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Old Boys Commission interlocking paved driveway at St. Charles Grammar School, Osogbo(+Photo, Video)

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June 11, 2023

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Old Boys Commission Interlocking Paved Driveway At St. Charles Grammar School, Osogbo

Old Boys Commission interlocking paved driveway at St. Charles Grammar School, Osogbo

By Hameed Oyegbade

As part of their contributions to their alma mater, members of St.charles’ Grammar School, Osogbo Old Boys’ Association (SCOBA) have completed and inaugurated interlocking paved driveway in the school.

The project which was donated to the school by SCOBA 69/73 stanza gulped about N20Million.

At the inauguration of the project in Osogbo on Saturday, SCOBA Global President, Charlean Peter Tade Adekunle said the school driveway interlocking pavement was one of the numerous projects executed by the old boys association.

Old Boys Commission Interlocking Paved Driveway At St. Charles Grammar School, Osogbo

Adekunle said the school has produced eminent men and that it’s imperative for them to come back to support the school to retain its value.

According to him, “The old boys have been a very formidable force supporting the school with various projects including infrastructural development in the school.”

He said the old boys are also supporting the teachers and students to sustain the value and reputation of the school.

The association had donated an ICT center worth N25Million to the school, courtesy of 81 set when they marked their 40th anniversary.

For those admitted into the school in 69 and graduated in 73, to mark their 50th anniversary, they funded the interlocking pavement of the School driveway from the school gate.

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The old boys were at the school on June 3rd for founders Day where they remembered Saint Charles Lwanga. The school was named in memory of Charles Lwanga.

Old Boys Commission Interlocking Paved Driveway At St. Charles Grammar School, Osogbo

Charles Lwanga was a Ugandan convert to the Catholic Church who was martyred with a group of his peers and is revered as a saint by both the Catholic Church and the Anglican Communion.

Adekunle said the old boys association is commited to motivating the current students by telling them about the values of the prestigious school and the benefits of being good students and focusing on their studies so as to excel in life.

The Chairman of the 69/73 set, Charlean Engineer Lekan Oyeleye said the idea was informed by the desire of old boys to give back to their alma mater.

Oyeleye said during a visit to the school, his stanza discovered that the driveway while approaching the school from the gate was not very good and that his set decided to execute the project to give the school a facelift and make it motorable.

The Chairman of the *School’s Board of Governors, Charlean Prof…, Professor Babatunde Benjamin Adeleke who finished from the school in 1965 lauded the old students for their contributions to their school.

Prof Adeleke said “SCOBA has done a lot for the school, the students and for members of the association. Friendship has grown among us. We help each other. SCOBA comes to the school regularly to execute projects. This interlocking pavement of the school driveway has changed the face of the School and beautified it.”

Old Boys Commission Interlocking Paved Driveway At St. Charles Grammar School, Osogbo

Prof Adeleke said “SCOBA in the past few years embarked on a project to ensure that St Charles students do well in their study. Fortunately, last year, the school achieved 96 percent pass in which 96 percent of the students were able to have five credits in their final external examinations which will enable them gain admission into tertiary institutions. That is the kind of things we want. it is when the students do well and make progress that they would be proud to belong to old boys association.”

Charlean Sola Omopo, SCOBA Board of Trustee (BOT) Chairman urged the current students to also learn to give back to the school when they grow up and become successful.

“In our days, we didn’t see old students like this. I left St. Charles in 1971. The present students have the privilege of seeing old students regularly executing projects in the school for them. So, they have to emulate and have that instinct that when they grow up, they are also coming back to the school to give back to this school.”

The Permanent Secretary of the Osun State Ministry of Education Muritala Adekilekun Kehinde Jimoh said the state government is grateful to the old boys association of the school for its numerous contributions to the school

The PS said the state government is willing to partner SCOBA in making the school better for the benefit of the present students.

Old Boys Commission interlocking paved driveway at St. Charles Grammar School, Osogbo

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Don’t host US, French military bases in Nigeria, northern leaders warn Tinubu

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May 4, 2024

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu

Don’t host US, French military bases in Nigeria, northern leaders warn Tinubu

Prominent northern leaders have cautioned against allowing the United States and French governments to relocate military bases from the Sahel region to Nigeria.

The leaders in an open letter to President Bola Tinubu and the National Assembly leadership urged the Federal Government to resist such pressure.

Those who signed the letter are Professor Abubakar Siddique Mohammed of the Centre for Democratic Development, Research and Training (CEDDERT), Zaria; Professor Kabiru Sulaiman Chafe, former Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, representing the Arewa Research and Development Project (ARDP), Kaduna; Professor Attahiru Muhammadu Jega, former Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC); Professor Jibrin Ibrahim from the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD), Abuja; Auwal Musa (Rafsanjani) of the Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CCISLAC) Abuja; and Y. Z. Ya’u from the Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD), Kano.

The letter highlighted reports of aggressive lobbying by the American and French governments targeting Nigeria and other Gulf of Guinea nations to enter new defence agreements allowing the redeployment of troops expelled from Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger.

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Expressing concern, they cautioned that Nigeria, strategically positioned among the Gulf of Guinea countries, might yield to such pressure, compromising its defence and internal security.

“The recent expulsion of French and American troops from Niger due to their perceived ineffective presence raises questions about the efficacy of hosting foreign military bases,” they said in the open letter.

They also argued that the primary goal of these bases, ostensibly to combat terrorism in the Sahel, has not been achieved, as terrorism has only escalated since those camps were established.

“It is important to clearly state that there are only dangers and no gains from such military operations.

“The American operations in Niger Republic, for example, were ostensibly to pre-empt and uproot terrorists from the Sahel region. The result has so far been quite unimpressive if not a complete failure.

“It is apparent that the presence of American troops and other intelligence personnel in Niger Republic is not serving any useful purpose.

“This is for the simple reason that terrorism, far from diminishing, has risen dramatically since the US began its operations in the region,” they said.

The signatories warned against compromising Nigeria’s sovereignty and independence for short-term strategic alliances, highlighting potential adverse long-term consequences.

Moreover, they highlighted the negative impact of hosting foreign troops, including increased living costs and environmental degradation, which disproportionately affect lower-income populations and indigenous communities.

As of now, the presidency or the National Assembly have not publicly responded to the open letter.

Don’t host US, French military bases in Nigeria, northern leaders warn Tinubu

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Osun kingship Tussle: Court stops coronation of Gov Adeleke-appointed king

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May 4, 2024

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Osun kingship Tussle: Court stops coronation of Gov Adeleke-appointed king

Just weeks after a court ousted a monarch chosen by Governor Ademola Adeleke, Justice Micheal Awe has halted the planned presentation of the staff of office to the second king of Iree, Oba Muritala Oyelakin.

In a sequence of events, two kings had emerged as the Aree of Iree in the Boripe local government area of Osun state after Adeleke disapproved of the appointment of Oba Ademola Ponnle by his predecessor, Adegboyega Oyetola, and instead selected Muritala Oyelakin as king.

This dual kingship sparked a crisis within the community, with kingmakers neglecting the traditional rites of Oba Oyelakin.

Originally scheduled for Saturday, May 5, the ceremony for presenting the certificate, instrument, and staff of office to Oba Oyelakin as the Aree of Iree was put on hold.

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Justice Awe, presiding over the State High Court in Ikirun, Osun State, issued a restraining order against Governor Adeleke, his administration, and four traditional chiefs, including King Oba Oyelakin, prohibiting them from proceeding with the staff of office presentation ceremony.

The order was issued in response to a lawsuit filed by Oba Ademola Ponnle, who sought to halt the ceremony. Justice Awe granted the request, emphasizing the need to maintain the status quo until further legal proceedings.

The court order forbids Oba Oyelakin from receiving any instruments or staff of office as the Aree of Iree or undergoing any formal installation until the matter is heard on Wednesday, May 8.

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We have added 625MW to national grid – Minister

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May 4, 2024

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Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu

We have added 625MW to national grid – Minister

The Federal Government has announced the addition of 625MW of power to the national grid, increasing the grid’s wheeling capacity to 4800MW.

Bolaji Tunji, Special Adviser, Strategic Communications to the Minister of Power said this in a statement in Abuja on Friday.

Mr Bolaji quoted the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu as saying this at the inauguration of the 63 Mega Volt Ampere (MVA), 132/33 Kilo Volt (KV )mobile station at Ajah, Lagos and at the inuaguration of 60MWA, 132/33KV Power Transformer in Birnin Kebbi, Kebbi.

According to the minister, the pivotal project is a testament to the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Tinubu towards transforming the Power sector in the pursuit of reliable and sustainable energy infrastructure for a better Nigeria.

Mr Adelabu said that the mobile substation being inaugurated was a strategic deployment aimed at improving the transmission capacity constraints by over 1300mv across the nation.

He spoke on the significance of the project and other equipment undergoing installation under the Presidential Power Initiative (PPI).

Mr Adelabu said that the mobile substations equally stands as a beacon of hope for businesses, household reliant on uninterrupted power supply, stopgap measure during maintenance and emergency.

He commended the collaborative efforts of the FGN Power Company, the German Government and Siemens Energy whose partnership has facilitated the production and installation of the substations.

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The minister also announced the remote inuaguration of a 60MVA power transformer at Birnin Kebbi, Kebbi.

“Together, these equipment will boost our transmission wheeling capacity by 123mw, thereby paving the way for enhanced electricity supply for all Nigerians”.

”I urgy all Nigerians to safeguard these vital installations against acts of vandalisation and sabotage,”he said.

Mr Adelabu noted that the success of governments initiatives hinges on collective responsibility.

He also called on the management of the Power Company and all stakeholders in the power sector to work with determination to ensure that the timelines set for projects delivery are achieved.

“Together, we will embark on a journey towards a brighter future for Nigeria, one powered by innovation, resilience and collective determination”, he said.

Earlier in his remarks, Kenny Anuwe, Managing Director of FGN Power Company said, ” as Nigeria continues its journey towards energy sufficiency and economic prosperity, initiatives like the PPI.

According to him, this underscores President Tinubu’s unwavering determination to deliver adequate electricity towards unlocking Nigeria’s full economic potentials.

Mr Anuwe assured of FGN Power Company’s commitment in driving progress and delivering tangible improvements in electricity access for all Nigerians in this transformative era in Nigeria’s power Sector.

Mr Tunji said that FGN Power was established by the Presidency as a special purpose vehicle (SPV), tasked with implementing the Presidential Power Initiative (PPI) with Siemens serving as the technical partner.