Author: Optimal Times

The recent commissioning of eight feeder roads, totalling 38.48 kilometres, reconstructed within the Ibadan Zone underscores the unwavering commitment of Governor Seyi Makinde to addressing the critical infrastructure deficit in road construction across Oyo State. While commissioning the feeder roads, Governor Makinde had said: “As a government, our job is to do our best with the little resources we have to keep the residents happy and attract more people to come to our state. This is the way we grow our economy. We also acknowledge that we do not have all the resources at our disposal. So, we cannot meet…

Parents are the ultimate role models for children. Every word, movement, and action has an effect. No other person or outside force has a greater influence on a child than the parent. This profound statement captures the essence of the responsibility that parents bear in shaping the lives of their children. As a parent, you hold an unparalleled position of influence, one that extends far beyond providing for the physical needs of your child. Your words, actions, and attitudes lay the foundation for your child’s character, values, and future behavior. The Unseen Power of Daily Interactions Every day, in the…

The University of Medical Sciences (UNIMED),  Ondo Town,  has revealed how Nigeria can exploit the global market of medicinal plants estimated at around $100 billion which may be worth about $5 trillion by 2050.  This much was disclosed at the African Traditional Medicine Day,  organised by the Centre for Herbal Medicine and Drug Discovery on Thursday, August 29, 2024 at TETFund Building, Laje Campus of the university. In a paper titled:”Development and Promotion of Indigenous Medicinal Plants to Facilitate Universal Healthcare in Nigeria “, the keynote, Pharmacist (Mrs.) Zainab  Shariff, emphasised the need for value addition to the existing medicinal…

The Chairman, Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures of Nigeria, Rt. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin, has called for collaboration with strategic partners to support the implementation and adoption of E-parliament in State Assemblies across the country.  Ogundoyin said this in Abuja while delivering a keynote address at a day reflection session organised by the Conference in collaboration with its strategic partners – Partnership to Engage, Reform and Learn [PERL]  and Engaged Citizens Pillar  (ECP) The Chairman Conference of Speakers emphasised the need for a unified digital platform to streamline legislative activities, improve data management, and facilitate communication among legislators, committees, and…

Philips Osunsami Arrangements have been concluded on the proposed  maiden Parents’  Forum by the authorities  of Emmanuel Alayande University of Education, Oyo Town. According to a release signed by the Director, Directorate of Inter-community and Alumni Relations, Dr. Rasak Adetunji Adefabi, the Vice Chancellor of the university, Prof. Olanrewaju Olaniyan will preside over the meeting between parents and guardians and the authority of the University.The meeting will be anchored by the Directorate of Inter-Community and Alumni Relations. The release further noted that the meeting is slated to hold on Friday, August 30, 2024 by 10:00 a.m. at the 500-seater newly-renovated…

…As she Supports Small Businesses with #1.85 Billion Grant In an effort to mitigate the impacts of fuel subsidy removal on small businesses, Nigeria’s First Lady, Mrs. Oluremi Tinubu, has empowered over 1,000 petty traders in Oyo State through The Renewed Hope Initiatives. The programme aims to support Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) across the 36 states. In her address, Nigeria’s First Lady, Mrs. Tinubu, represented by Oyo State’s First Lady, Mrs. Tamunominini Makinde, announced that the federal government has allocated a sum of ₦1.85 billion to 30,000 women-petty traders nationwide, noting that the funding will help them overcome financial…

By Wuraola Oyedokun The Vice Chancellor, Lead City University, Ibadan, Prof. Kabiru Aderemi Adeyemo, has said Ibadan is more than a historic metropolis; its multifaceted role in Nigeria’s development is undeniable. Adeyemo stated this  while delivering a paper delivered at the inauguration of the new executives of Omo Ajorosun Club on 21st August, 2024. The paper had the theme: ‘Ibadanland: A Region of Entrepreneurship Development, Innovation and Educational Advancements in Nigeria’. The Vice Chancellor emphasised that significant contributions of the city span politics, economy, sports, trading, communication, commerce, music, recreational activities, and the legal sector. The VC said: ‘’Ibadan, the…

 By Wuraola Oyedokun  The Soun of Ogbomosoland, Oba Ghandi Afolabi Olaoye Orumogege III, has been described a monarch whose reign has opened and wonderful chapter in the history of the historical community. This was contained in a congratulatory message to the monarch by the entire Ogbomoso  Development Association (ODA) on his birthday anniversary. According to the congratulatory message in a statement signed by the President, Sir Chief Gabriel Olusola Olaleye and the General Secretary, Mrs. Felicia Abake Areo, the association said it was honoured to join in celebration of the monarch. ODA said: “We are honored to join in the celebrations…

By Bukayo Agboluaje Activities to mark the one-year-in-office celebration of Professor Olanrewaju Olaniyan, Vice Chancellor, Emmanuel Alayande University of Education, Oyo Town are  set to commence. According to a release from the university’s spokesman, ‘Wale Adeoye, the event will start on Tuesday, 27 August, 2024 with an interdenominational service, commissioning of projects, cutting of the anniversary cake and an anniversary lecture with the theme: “Benchmarking Graduate Output from Nigerian Universities”. The lecture will be delivered by the 12th Vice Chancellor, University of Ibadan, Prof. Abel Idowu Olayinka. Activities lined up for Wednesday, 28 August, 2024 include exhibitions and drama performances by…

By Odunayo Agboluaje The people of Efon- Alaaye have  received the nod of the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE), Kaduna to commence new programmes with effect from September , the 2024/2025 academic session.  This was contained in  the approval letter conveyed to the institution dated July 6, 2024 with reference Number : ‘C/TEB 467/VOL VII/ 59’,  which was personally signed by the Executive Secretary of the Board , Prof. Idris Buggaje. The letter read:”l refer to the application and subsequent Approval / Resource Inspection visits to Efon-Alaaye College of Management and Technology, Efon-Alaaye, Ekiti State. l hereby convey the…