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Union Leaders Relay Sweet Memories of Past Encounters with Oyebanji as NLC, TUC Meet APC Flag Bearer

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June 3, 2022

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….Oyebanji Promises to prioritize workers’ welfare

AZEEZ GANIU (ADO-EKITI)

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It was a moment of

truth, commendations, assurances and recommendations when the All Progressives Congress(APC) governorship flag bearer, Mr. Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji met the leadership and members of Nigeria Labour Congress and Trade Union Congress in Ado Ekiti on Thursday.

The meetings which took place at the headquarters of the unions, yielded positive results as leaders of the unions, spoke glowingly of their past encounters with Oyebanji while serving either as Chief of Staff, Commissioner or Secretary to the State Government.

The union leaders unanimously agreed that Oyebanji, owing to his humble background and understanding of their plights, would be a listening leader, and will give priority to issues relating to workers’ welfare.

Oyebanji, who said his visit was not primarily to canvas for votes ahead of the June 18 election, told the workers that they shared the same humble background and were products of the same environment and upbringing.

“I’m not here primarily to canvas for votes but I considered it necessary to come and share some stories with you so that we all know what we share in common that could strengthen our relationship. My parents were teachers and we (the children and dependants) were trained with their salaries, deductions and loans taken from teachers’ cooperative societies.

“My father, a retired school principal, now a pensioner would not be happy with me as governor if I treat teachers shabbily. Even my mother in her grave would be angry with me if I deny Ekiti workers what is due to them” he said.

At the meeting with the leadership of NLC at the state secretariat of the union in Ado-Ekiti, the APC candidate said he had always identified with their aspirations for better welfare for workers in Ekiti State.

“I represent your collective aspiration for a better working experience for our workers. I represent your agitation, your struggle for a better life for our children, your yearning and aspiration for a better working environment in our state. What I’m working towards is to create an environment that you don’t have to struggle for what is virtually yours”

He added that prioritising workers’ welfare is one of the key factors to the development of any state. “If the workforce is not productive, the state can not develop. Therefore, development should start with better treatment of workers”

The APC Governorship candidate said he stands as the better candidate to vote for come June 18. This, according to him is because he shares the same sociological background with them and knows where the shoe pinches.

“One thing that is instructive is that growing up, I saw my parents doing more with less from the salaries and loans they were taking. So I know the importance of regular payment of salary and I know the importance of going to a cooperative society to collect loans because that is how I was trained. And I don’t know who else can understand this thing if not someone that has gone through it”

Speking further, Oyebanji said he is the most experienced among the candidates jostling to succeed the incumbent government having been part of governance in Ekiti for 11 years, manning various offices, including that of Chief of Staff, Commissioner in three ministries and as Secretary to the State Government.

He promised not to fail them because there is no excuse for that with his level of experience about governance and knowledge of their challenges.

Some former leaders of NLC in Ekiti state, Comrade Ade Ajayi and Arogundade, who accompanied Oyebanji to the labour house, solicited workers’ support for the APC Candidate, who they said assisted them to achieve what they achieved as Labour Leaders in Ekiti.

They assured the labour leaders of continuity of better treatment being enjoyed by them under Kayode Fayemi led administration if Oyebanji emerge as Ekiti governor.

Earlier the NLC Chairman in Ekiti State, Comrade Olatunde Kolapo in his welcome address, had extolled the good virtues of Oyebanji and talked about how he has been of great assistance to the union during his days as Secretary to Ekiti State Government.
He described Oyebanji as a kind-hearted man of refined character.

The labour leader admitted that BAO’s selfless service and contributions towards the development of Ekiti state was what prompted them to give their total support to his candidacy.

“I want to assure you that, labour in Ekiti State have seen what you have done so far. We are not only supporting you but also praying for you.

” We need a changer in Ekiti state. We need someone that can turn our fortune around. We cannot be waiting, waiting for salary again. And we have a man here that is humble and committed to that cause. We have a man here that thinks of labour”

Also the Trade Union Congress chairman, Comrade Sola Adigun, said the union is ready to give its support to any candidate that would prioritize their welfare in terms of regular payment of salaries, arrears, leave bonus, deductions and other welfare packages for Ekiti workers.

Comrade Adigun added that the union wants a government that would pay attention to workers as well as continue with the various infrastructural projects in the state. “We want the best for workers and we also want a government that will continue with these infrastructural projects. We want Ekiti to be delivered”

The TUC chairman also presented the union’s blueprint to Oyebanji, who promised to look into the to study it and look into the areas raised by the union if emerged as governo of the State.

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JANDOR Splashes N100 Million on distribution of Rice to APC Executives Across all wards and 57 LGA/ LCDAs for Sallah Celebration

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Eschew Desperation, Cleric Tells Nigerians Politicians As Olumoh Holds 34th Ramadan Edition Lecture for Late Father

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March 19, 2025

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Muslim clerics have tasked politicians to tone down on their desperation for power by all means, at the 34th Sheikh Sadallah AbdulSalam Olumoh Jokogbowo Ramadan lecture series in Ajeromi Ifelodun federal constituency on Sunday.

The guest lecturer Sheikh Ahmod Anofi Al-Mubarak who spoke extensively on the topic: “Destiny” at the Ramadan lecture organized by Honourable Lukmon Sa’ad Olumoh the member representing Ajeromi Ifelodun constituency 1 at the Lagos State House of Assembly, counselled all public office holders and intending aspirants not to see the race as a do-or-die-affair but to always succumb to the will of God in all their cravings.

Sheikh Al-Mubarak also declared that, “Conspiracy remains the root of all political issues, we ought to succumb to what destiny has in stock for us, especially that which is orchestrated by Allah because there is nothing, we can do about it.

“Try to consult God through prayers and whatever he has destined don’t influence anything in the contrary.

“You politicians are fond of doing that, having tried to attain a height repeatedly in politics without much success, you would not accept what destiny has tossed your way, you often try to force it, this most times end up badly”.

The cleric further admonished them to always create time for those who had supported their cause in time past, with the understanding that God loves one who is just in his or her dealings with his fellow human being.

Hon. Olumoh in a chat with newsmen also expressed the importance of the Ramadan lecture held in memory of his late father, stressing that the essence of the period is forgiveness and charity.

“This is the 34th edition and we are practising what the period is meant for- the spirit of forgiveness and giving.

“Today we have empowered over a thousand people with cash of ten thousand naira each, ten people will be given generators, also we will be giving grinding machines and hair dryers to some of our constituents.

“It could not be displayed because of the crowd but it will be distributed as we move on.

“Also, here we have a dedicated party member who we have given a motorbike this is coming as a reward of his hard work and commitment to the cause of the party, we have tried to touch our party people and constituents at every point in time even during stakeholder’s meetings.

A stakeholder within the Ajeromi Ifelodun polity of Lagos State, who also doubles as a Governor Advisory Council (GAC) member Prince Rabiu Adio Oluwa hinted that every Muslims should endeavour to take seriously the teachings of the holy prophet, while adding that the words of the prophet remain a guiding light for our day to day living.

“It is a source of inspiration to all, bringing them closer to Allah. I earlier corrected an impression here that the word of Allah is key, though money is important too. So, with that correction taken and some adjustments made it is a good gathering.”

Speaking to the lecture Olumoh hinted that: “As a Muslim we all believe in destiny, as dictated by Allah that we all believe in what we have destined.

“Rome wasn’t built in a day and for you to become somebody you must work towards achieving it.

“I didn’t come to the House of Assembly by Accident I have tried severally, to be a member of the House of Assembly since 2011and eventually I came in 2019 because it was destined for me to be there.

“I was persistent in my request for me to become a representative of my people so.

“I was well prepared for it to ensure that they get the dividend of democracy so, I believe in destiny and that whatever comes to you positive or negative is from almighty Allah.

“We ought to pray for Allah to give us what will benefit us in life and that is good destiny.

Olumoh further counselled constituents to keep hope alive stressing that things will take shape very soon given the well piloted reforms and economic policies of the Tinubu led government.

“My plea to the constituents is to be patient with the government it will go round, the economy might be what it is yesterday but we can now see the difference of the reforms initiated by our President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

“Prices of fuel is going down likewise that of foodstuff, so we know that we are getting there gradually, restructuring is taking effect and I am very sure we would all benefit by the special grace of God.”

The incumbent federal House of Reps members Hon. Paul Kalejaiye was also present at the Ramadan lecture.

A former Federal House of Representatives member Hon. Kolawole Taiwo however commended the lawmaker for keeping up with the culture breast taped by his late father Muslim cleric, adding that he had contributed immensely to developmental strides in the constituency.

Colleagues of Honourable Olumoh present at the lecture includes: Hon Noheem Adams (Eti-Osa 1) and Hon. Nureni Akinsanya (Mushin 1) who took turn to harp on the importance of the gathering stressing that Nigeria and Lagos state needs prayer to ensure stainable peace and development across all facets of live.

His Royal Majesty Oba Atanda Amore Tijani Oluwa Apapa kingdom Ajeromi also lend his voice on the impact of Ramadan, “It teaches us how to live amongst ourselves in peace.

The essence of the month of Ramadan is to revive our soul towards the ways of Allah.”

The council chairman of Ajeromi Ifelodun local government Hon. Fatai Ayoola was quick to add that being our brother’s keeper and deviating from all forms of vices, is the essence of the month.

“You have to appreciate your neighbours be in good terms with them and give assistance to the needy. This is a yearly thing that Olumoh kept running the way he met it with those who have been to the House of Assembly before him.

“We all should be prayerful and expect the best from this polity.”

In the words of Okeowo the Chairman of Ifelodun LCDA it is a time to put everything aside in reverence of Allah, he urged people in the locality to embrace peace at all times and to worship God in spirit and truth.