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A Noble Figure Dedicated to Community Welfare
[Image description: From left to right: Mr. Alabi Segun Joseph, Oba Abolarin Omoniyi (The Orangun of Oke-Ila Orangun), Mr. Olushola Omidiji]
Meet Oba Adedokun Abolarin Omoniyi, the esteemed founder of Abolarin College, a revered institution rooted in his unwavering commitment to serving his people.
Following his tenure as a legal advisor to the then Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Anyim Pius Anyim, Oba Abolarin returned to his hometown of Oke-Ila Orangun, nestled in Osun State, Southwestern Nigeria. Abolarin College stands as a beacon of hope for children hailing from the rural communities surrounding Oke-Ila Orangun, particularly those from underprivileged backgrounds, including orphans and the offspring of widowed mothers.
This esteemed establishment not only imparts quality education but also nurtures these young minds in readiness for the future, with remarkable outcomes that belie their challenging beginnings.
During a recent visit by Comrade Alabi Segun Joseph, a respected youth leader in the political sphere and a native of Oke-Ila Orangun, along with Mr. Olushola Omidiji, Oba Abolarin graciously extended a tour of the school grounds. Through shared reminisces, Oba Abolarin recounted the genesis of the institution and the rewarding trajectory it has charted thus far, underscoring the profound impact of community service on both the recipient and the giver.
As a confidant of billionaire mogul Adedeji Adeleke, father of the renowned musician Davido, Oba Abolarin engaged his guests, particularly Comrade Alabi Segun Joseph, in discussions on impactful political leadership and strategies for driving national progress from grassroots levels to higher echelons.
Moreover, Oba Abolarin expounded on ongoing developmental initiatives within the community, spotlighting the remarkable Ila to Ora road project and the recent inauguration of a university in Ila Orangun.
As we extend our invitation to accompany us on our forthcoming expedition to Ifedayo Local Government, an excursion designed to immerse in the natural beauty and commercial potentials of the lush, hilly region. Together, we aim to explore the vast opportunities in agriculture, contributing towards the robust economic growth of this enchanting locale.
A Student Of Osun State Polytechnic, Iree, Osun State, has died after being hit by a trailer driver on Monday, April 15.
The Accident was said to have occurred when the driver, who was reportedly driving against traffic, collided with the motorcycle conveying a student named Olanrewaju Olatona and another passenger along the Ikirun-Osogbo road area of the state.
Due to the severe impact, Olanrewaju Olatona, a National Diploma 2 student, suffered fatal injuries. He died at the scene.
Olatona, who was the Financial Secretary of the Department of Mass Communication, was preparing for the one-year Industrial Training programme.
The driver fled the scene after the accident and has not been apprehended.
Subsequently, Osun State Polytechnic students organised a procession in front of the school gate and blocked the expressway for several hours.
Some unknown gunmen have kidnapped Joshua Rogers, the ChannelsTV reporter in Port-Harcourt, the Rivers State capital.
Politics Nigeria learnt that Rogers was picked up close to his residence at Rumuosi in Port Harcourt and to an unknown destination by the gunmen around 9pm on Thursday, April 11.
The reporter was driving his official ChannelsTV branded car when the hoodlums accosted, pointed a gun at him and took him away in the same vehicle.
Rogers was said to be returning from his official assignment in Government House after a trip to Andoni for a government event when the incident happened.
Already, the gunmen were said to have contacted his wife and demanded a N30million ransom for bis release.
His cameraman confirmed the incident and appealed to his abductors to set him free unconditionally.
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