• Latest
  • Trending
  • All
JUST IN: Makinde To Donate N500m For Air Force Base Construction In Ajia

JUST IN: Makinde To Donate N500m For Air Force Base Construction In Ajia

March 31, 2022
Don’t Engage PMS Members To Transport Election Materials – SDP Candidate, Lana, Warns INEC

Don’t Engage PMS Members To Transport Election Materials – SDP Candidate, Lana, Warns INEC

January 28, 2023
Why Atiku Is The Most Accepted Candidate In Oyo – Campaign Coordinator, Gbolarumi

Osun Tribunal Ruling Unjust, Misinterpretation Of Law, Against Wishes Of People – Gbolarumi

January 28, 2023
Ibarapa Central/ North APC Names Campaign Council As Olaoniye Emerges Director General

Osun Tribunal: Folarin Hails Judgment, Congratulates Oyetola, APC

January 27, 2023
Oyo RUWASSA Partners Stakeholders, Trains Health Workers, Others On Hand Washing Facilities’ Maintenance

Oyo RUWASSA Partners Stakeholders, Trains Health Workers, Others On Hand Washing Facilities’ Maintenance

January 27, 2023
PHOTOS: Makinde, Other G-5 Governors Exchange Warm Pleasantries With Atiku’s Wife At Enugu Airport

PHOTOS: Makinde, Other G-5 Governors Exchange Warm Pleasantries With Atiku’s Wife At Enugu Airport

January 27, 2023
APPLY: Ominira Initiative is Recruiting in Ibadan

APPLY: Ominira Initiative is Recruiting in Ibadan

January 26, 2023
Alleged N5.2b fraud: Lawyer Abandons ex-JAMB Registrar Ojerinde

Alleged N5bn Fraud: ICPC Re-arrest Ex-JAMB Registrar, Dibu Ojerinde

January 26, 2023
ADP Members Join Shina Peller In Accord Party 

ADP Members Join Shina Peller In Accord Party 

January 26, 2023
BREAKING: Chief Imam of Oyo Land, Mashood Ajokidero III, Is Dead

Makinde, Ilaka Mourn Chief Imam of Oyo Town, Describe His Demise As Huge Loss

January 26, 2023
Court Remands Taxi Driver Over Alleged Attempted Robbery, Rape Of Corps Member 

Fake Lawyer Arraigned In Court For Impersonation In Ibadan

January 26, 2023
Oyo NIESV Inaugurates New Executives, Presents Merit Award To Makinde

Oyo NIESV Inaugurates New Executives, Presents Merit Award To Makinde

January 26, 2023
Atiku’s Success Will Determine Your Second Term Ambition, Retrace Your Steps – Ex-Minister Oyelese To Makinde

Atiku’s Success Will Determine Your Second Term Ambition, Retrace Your Steps – Ex-Minister Oyelese To Makinde

January 26, 2023
">
  • Home
  • General News
  • Political News
  • Oyo Campus Gist
  • Special Reports
    • Interview
  • Jobs
  • To Advertise
  • Support Us Today
    • Submit A Story
Saturday, January 28, 2023
  • Login
InsideOyo.com
  • Home
  • General News
  • Political News
  • Oyo Campus Gist
  • Special Reports
    • Interview
  • Jobs
  • To Advertise
  • Support Us Today
    • Submit A Story
No Result
View All Result
InsideOyo.com
No Result
View All Result
">

JUST IN: Makinde To Donate N500m For Air Force Base Construction In Ajia

by InsideOyo
March 31, 2022
in General News
0
JUST IN: Makinde To Donate N500m For Air Force Base Construction In Ajia
">

Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, on Thursday, pledged to donate the sum of Five Hundred Million Naira(N500m), for the construction of the 671 Air Force Base located in Ajia area of Ibadan, Oyo State.

The governor, who announced the donation while performing the official ground-breaking of Air Force Base, Ajia, Ibadan, commended the Force for contributing positively stemming the tide of insecurity in the state.

RelatedPosts

Oyo RUWASSA Partners Stakeholders, Trains Health Workers, Others On Hand Washing Facilities’ Maintenance

Alleged N5bn Fraud: ICPC Re-arrest Ex-JAMB Registrar, Dibu Ojerinde

Makinde, Ilaka Mourn Chief Imam of Oyo Town, Describe His Demise As Huge Loss

According to him, efforts of the Air Force and other security agencies are noted in fighting against insurgency, banditry, and other security threats in various parts of the country.

A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Mr. Taiwo Adisa quoted Governor Makinde as saying that the state was eager to see to the completion of the project, adding that the coming of the Air Force to Ajia and the Ibadan Airport will not only enhance security but also positively affect the push for economic expansion.

He said: “I already said earlier that the state government will be supporting the building of the Air Force Base with N500m. It is available and we want to see rapid construction start here. So far, the Oyo State Government has been working collaboratively with the various security agencies in the state.

“When completed, this new base will improve the operational reach of the Nigerian Air Force in Oyo State and enhance crisis response time.

“Let me, at this point, commend the efforts of our military personnel in the fight against insurgency, banditry, and other security threats in various parts of our country. I will always say that our security agencies often perform a thankless job. No one remembers you when there is peace, but people begin to ask what you were doing once there is a breach. So, let me say thank you.”

He appreciated the efforts of the security agencies operating in the state for discharging their duties diligently adding that they should continue to remain true gentlemen in the discharge of their duties.

He added that the state will continue to support the security agencies to achieve their true objectives.

He added: “I want to commend the Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Isiaka Oladayo Amao, for his laudable achievements since he took over the reins of leadership. Indeed, our administration is committed to partnering with the Nigerian Air Force for a better civil-military relationship and improved security in our state.

“In November last year, I was in this area for the first-year remembrance ceremony of Pa Theophilus Akinyele. I remember stating on that occasion, that more development would be coming to this axis soon. This is part of our efforts to expand the Oyo State economy and turn this area into an aerotropolis.

“What we are about to witness here today – the ground-breaking ceremony for building the permanent site of the Nigerian Airforce base – is part of that overall plan. In fact, to make today possible, the Oyo State Government donated 58.58 hectares of land to develop this new base.

“In addition, we will also provide some support in the infrastructural development of the new Airforce Base. Part of that support is the ongoing reconstruction of the 21km Airport-Ajia-New Ife Express Road with a spur to Amuloko.

“More recently, we also embarked on dualizing the Ibadan-Airport Road and rehabilitating adjourning link roads along the airport axis, with spur roads along the Iwo Road interchange. With all these ongoing developments, when this Airforce Base is completed, it will be within 15 minutes-drive to Ibadan Airport and into the town.”

He explained that part of his overall vision is to engineer a modern Oyo State, appealing to the residents and people of Ajia Community to be accommodating hosts and support the plans to bring rapid development to their area.

“I must state that this new Airforce Base is not just an infrastructural project. It keys into our plans for a robust security architecture for Oyo State. As more businesses move to Oyo and the State takes a more cosmopolitan outlook, the challenges that we will face will increase. With this in mind, we made security one of the four pillars of our Road Map for Accelerated Development of Oyo State, 2019-2023,” the governor said.

Earlier in his remarks, the Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Isiaka Amao, thanked Oyo State Government for providing the Nigerian Air Force with the expanse of land to serve as the permanent site for the construction of structures for the 671 Nigerian Air Force Base, Ibadan.

He added that the landmark initiative will consequently provide a befitting environment for the Unit to better perform its security mandate within the State, and also enhance internal security operations in the South-West Region.

He said: “Hitherto, the (Air Force) Detachment had been without a permanent site and personnel of the unit have had to grapple with the challenge of residing in dispersed locations within Ibadan. This situation posed some operational and administrative constraints to the Unit’s disposition.”

He said that it was heart-warming that the Oyo State Government has provided the Nigerian Air Force with the expanse of land to serve as a permanent site for the Air Force Base adding that the development will enhance the Unit’s performance of security mandate within the State.

He stated that besides the establishment of the Air Force Base, the Air Force will also set up a Maintenance and Repairs centre at the Ibadan Airport because of its closeness to the Lagos hub.

“Accordingly, with the establishment of this new Base in Ibadan, the Nigerian Air Force would be able to extend her operational reach to enhance Internal Security operations in the South-West Region.

“Currently, the high density of air traffic operating on a daily basis from Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Ikeja inhibits military conduct of air operations in the Region. This new Base will therefore serve as a suitable alternate to Lagos airfield for the Nigerian Air Force to launch air operations in the Region seamlessly and more efficiently,” he added.

The event had in attendance top government functionaries, political office holders, clerics, and traditional rulers.

Share this:

  • Facebook
  • WhatsApp
  • More
  • Twitter
  • LinkedIn
  • Telegram
  • Email

Like this:

Like Loading...
Tags: oyo state news
Previous Post

Peller’s Wife Celebrates Birthday With Less-privileged, Gives Succour

Next Post

GCI Handover: Details Of MOU Between Oyo Govt, Alumni Association Emerge 

InsideOyo

InsideOyo

InsideOyo is an independent news medium for up-to-date events and happenings within and around Oyo state, Nigeria.

Related Posts

Oyo RUWASSA Partners Stakeholders, Trains Health Workers, Others On Hand Washing Facilities’ Maintenance

Oyo RUWASSA Partners Stakeholders, Trains Health Workers, Others On Hand Washing Facilities’ Maintenance

by InsideOyo
January 27, 2023
0

Oyo State Rural Water and Sanitation Agency (RUWASSA) in collaboration with Heineken African Foundation (HAF), Wateraid Nigeria (WANG) and Living...

Alleged N5.2b fraud: Lawyer Abandons ex-JAMB Registrar Ojerinde

Alleged N5bn Fraud: ICPC Re-arrest Ex-JAMB Registrar, Dibu Ojerinde

by InsideOyo
January 26, 2023
0

The Independent Corrupt Practices and other related offences Commission, ICPC, on Thursday, re-arrested Prof. Dibu Ojerinde, former Registrar, Joint Admissions...

Next Post
GCI Handover: Details Of MOU Between Oyo Govt, Alumni Association Emerge 

GCI Handover: Details Of MOU Between Oyo Govt, Alumni Association Emerge 

Please login to join discussion

Click to download InsideOyo.com App

  • Oyo TESCOM To Release Additional 1,000 Names Of Successful Applicants

    BREAKING: Oyo TESCOM Releases CBT Results (See How To Check)

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • JUST IN: Oyo TESCOM Releases LIST Of Non-teaching Staff, Interview Dates (See NAMES)

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • JUST IN: Oyo Govt Directs All TESCOM Applicants To Update Records (See How To Do It)

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • 7 Expensive Private Schools In Ibadan

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • Vacancy: UI Is Recruiting For Academic And Non Academic Staff Positions (See How To Apply)

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0

Are YOU in distress? Call Oyo State Emergency Number NOW!!!

oyo State Emergency Number

Join Our WhatsApp Group

InsideOyo.com

Copyright © 2022 Inside Media

Navigate Site

  • Home
  • General News
  • Political News
  • Oyo Campus Gist
  • Special Reports
  • Jobs
  • To Advertise
  • Support Us Today

Follow Us

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • General News
  • Political News
  • Oyo Campus Gist
  • Special Reports
    • Interview
  • Jobs
  • To Advertise
  • Support Us Today
    • Submit A Story

Copyright © 2022 Inside Media

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password?

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In
%d bloggers like this: