Iwoland Youth Conference 2017 Communique

THE TEXT OF COMMUNIQUE ISSUED AT THE END OF THE MAIDEN EDITION OF IWOLAND YOUTH CONFERENCE WHICH TOOK PLACE AT SEEBEE HOTELS AND EVENTS CENTER ON SATURDAY, 8TH OF APRIL, 2017.


Youths from Iwoland (Iwo, Ayedire and Ola-Oluwa local Government Areas) attended the maiden edition of Iwoland Youth Conference which took place at SeeBee Hotels and Event Centre, Iwo on Saturday, 8th of April, 2017.

A total number of six hundred and thirty seven (637) youths were registered at the conference venue while another hundreds of youth participated in the conference without registering. The conference was put together by Arise and Impact Nigerian Youths Initiative, an organization working in the area of leadership, education, entrepreneur, youth advocacy and development, and good governance. The organization was born out of deep burning passion to see youths excel in all ramifications. The organization is determined in building, restructuring and developing the mindset of youths towards achieving success in leadership, education, and entrepreneur and community development.


Among the participants at the conference are youths from government agencies and parastatals, academics, youths from private sectors, civil societies, student union bodies, representatives from youth oriented groups and forum. The keynote address was delivered by Director, Bureau of Communication and Strategy, State of Osun, Hon Semiu Okanlawon. Other dignitaries at the conference include Honorable representing Iwo Federal Constituency, Hon Akintayo Gafar Amere, the Secretary to the State Government of Osun, Alh Moshood Adeoti represented by Hon Tajudeen Adisa, Oluwo of Iwoland, Oba (Dr) Abdulrsheed Adewale Akanbi was represented by Aremo of Iwoland, Prince Adelani Akanbi. Other personalities at the conference include High Chief Kunle Alabi, Alh. Sulaiman Bello, Barr Ige Bola Abimbola, Engr Ayoade Lawal, Hon Amos Akindiya, Hon Abdulahi Gbadebo, Engr Olayinka Ayinde,

Among the young Iwoland youths that lead others in various discussion are a Director at Kennedia Consulting, Mr Seun Akinrinoye, Country Director of Lead360, Femi Iromini, the CEO of Meera Stitches, Mrs Gbemisola Adisa-Lawal, the immediate past chairman of CDHR, Osun state branch, Com Akin Gofment, a former student leader, Mr Saheed Basiru Democrat among others.

The theme of the conference was BEYOND THE LIMIT, with the focus of YOUTH TAKING THE LEAD IN;

1. Academics
2. Entrepreneurship
3. Leadership
4. Community development.

The Iwoland Youth Conference is aimed at bringing together young minds from the three Local Government that made up Iwoland and beyond. The conference was used to create a platform where ideas, views are exchanged. Experience on different issues that ranges from education, entrepreneur, community development and nation building as it concerns the needs and aspirations of Nigerian youths was the major focus. The conference was an opportunity to allow young minds to voice out their ideas and concerns and make necessary observations and suggestions as it affects the youth in Iwoland and Nigeria at large.

In the course of the conference, over 10 key speakers (majority from Iwoland) were opportune to speak to the teeming Iwoland youth at the conference and there was panel discussion session as well.

During the conference;

1. It was noted that youth constituted more than 60% of Iwoland population. Youths are the working mechanism of any society and as well the driving force of any nation.


2. It was also acknowledged that if Iwoland wants to witness a rapid development, there is need for youth to be more proactive. Youths must strive to position themselves strategically as that is the only way to remain relevant in the society.


3. It was also stated emphatically that there are great and intimidating number of potentials among Iwoland Youth and the greatest challenges has been harnessing these potentials for the benefits of Iwoland. Expedient action must be taken to harmonize various thoughts and ideas of Iwoland youth for the utmost benefit of our communities


4. Noted that Iwoland youths need to be strategically involved in the emergence of political leadership of the country such that their welfare and opportunities available to them stand out as campaigns and issues during and after the electioneering. Youth must fight and struggle for programmes that would make them critical stakeholders in the affairs of their communities such that nothing moves without their involvements.


5. Noted that the importance of personal development of every Iwoland youths cannot be overemphasized. All youths in Iwoland are advised to build an intimidating career for themselves even before going into politics


6. Expressed the need to foster unity among the communities in Iwoland. It is only through peace and unity that a true development can be achieved.


7. Recognized the achievement of a good number of Iwoland Youths who has distinguished themselves in their private and public life.


8. It was also noted that it is increasingly necessary for youths to be actively involved in politics. The era of youths being used as a disturbance has gone. It is time to be proactive and participate actively in politics.


9. The issue of youths being used as political thugs was discussed.  The increasing and disturbing rate of crimes, gangsterism and other social vices were frowned at. Youths are advised to stay away from acts that can lead to destruction of their lives. Government must consider various strategies towards engaging the youths actively in order to take them away from unwholesome activities.


10. Appreciated the presence of Hon Akintayo Amere, Alh Moshood Adeoti and other dignitaries in presence for having so much belief in youths and their passion for the development of Iwoland.


11. Expressed a profound gratitude to all the co-organizer of the conference for going extra miles in making the conference a reality.


12. Expressed gratitude to Arise and Impact Nigerian Youths Initiative under the leadership of Mutalub Yusuff Ola-Gold for putting the conference together.


Signed:

Yusuff Ola-Gold, Mutalub
For: Arise and Impact Nigerian Youths Initiative

Lara Alabi-Olutayo
For: Planning Committee, Iwoland Youth Conference 2017

You need a mentor

You need a mentor!

This is Femi Iromini, one of the many mentors I have 😊. The truth is if I have 100 mentors, Femi is the number one!

He's my childhood friend. We grew up together in the same neighborhood though I am older than him (10 months no be keremi😄). He has been instrumental in most of the many life changing decision I have made.

Femi is a very intelligent guy and I am too. He is very smart and I am smart as well. But he has an edge since we were very much younger than this. He can easily decipher stuffs that may look somehow difficult before anyone.

When we were in SS 1, Femi had advised me to move to art class. He said I will do better as a Lawyer or Journalist. Truly I argue a lot during my secondary school days. I will always dominate any topical issue among my friends in class. Femi said I will do better as a Lawyer because of my prowess in arguments and debates. I ignored his advice. That's by the way. I am talking about mentor.

You need a mentor!!
I got fascinated to Femi due to his deep insight into reality. When I was seeking admission into university, Femi had already gotten admission to study Geophysics at OAU. He later convinced me to study Geology /Exploration Geophysics too. That's the power of a mentor.

Sometimes in 2010, I visited Femi at OAU. I was in part 1 in the University by that time. Femi has already founded an organization, inxpire.com. We began to brainstorm. We shared various ideas, one of them which would later metamorphosed to Arise and Impact Nigeria Youths Initiative today.

You need a mentor!!!
You need someone to share your dreams with. You need someone that truly understand you. You need someone that actually believe in you. You need someone that derive pleasure in your personal growth and development. You need someone you can walk to at any point in time and share your burden with. You need someone that is ready to accept you for who you are. You need someone to fight for you.

Femi is my boy😃. Yes, my boy. (remember I senior him for 10 months 😜😜). But I so much  respect and cherish  him. I respect and value him because he is my mentor. And we have continued to grow together.

We must not confused a mentor with a role model. A mentor must be close to you. He must be accessible and readily available for you. You need people around you. It makes the task of life more easier.

You need a mentor.

IKIRE by Sulayman Olusina Nafiu

IKIRE

Mainstream, mettle's Monument,
Lakes leaks their leaping loins,
At the villages' outskirts edges.
When wind whirls, forest shields.

Ikire
Hunters' lea and the 'hunteds'
The life-time inn of the oracles.
Flirty fly flies like floating foam,
Around local lamp at night marts.
Dòdò thee all we hale at dinners!

Ikire
The limbo, Palm nuts' meadow,
Found at all the cardinal points.
The ranch of the rich merchants.
Ikire, the city of warriors' tomb,
Sun's sconce and petals's stem.

Dòdò- banana-made cake

Sulayman Olusina Nafiu

25th May 2016

Roles and Functions of a Legislator in a Democratic Setting

Roles and Functions of a Legislator in a Democratic Setting. A lecture Delivered by Isreal Akinlawon on 14th of April, 2016 on IDC whatssap  platform



First and foremost,I will like Crave for our indulgence to the fact that I will try to use lay man language as possible. Will run away from quoting laws as possible. Two key point shall be explain form our topic before addressing the real topic of the day. The two are Legislator annd Democracy. Who do we refer to as a Legislator?

 A legislator is a person who writes and passes laws,especially someone who is a member of a legislature. Legislators are usually politicians. And are often elected by the people of the local or state as the case may be. Democracy is a means for the people to choose their leaders and to hold their leaders accountable for their policies and their conduct in office. Government is based on the consent of the governed so in a democratic setting the people are sovereign. They are the highest form of political authority. A legislator belongs to legislative branch of government and it works in conjunction with the executive and judicial branches. Its main responsibility is the creation of law. The legislature is an highly misunderstood institution in our country today. Crisis of expectations is the root of the confusion. Most often people confuse the roles of the executives with that of the legislature. Most Nigerian don't know they are different. And may I start it here that its also pathetic that many of the legislators don't even know their responsibilities in this side of the world we find ourselves. To an average Nigerian,they expect legislator to provide Roads,School,Bridges,Markets,Hospitals,Electricity etc in their communities. Even when this is not part of their functions. Legislator only appropriate money for the executives to provide these infrastructures.  After all said then here comes the question what are roles of a legislator. Like I said in the earlier post. The main function of a legislator is to create law. It as been established that a legislator don't just emerged. A legislator is a representative. So a legislator proposes and creates law in respect to the interest of his people.  Aside from creating law a legislator also perform these functions

 INVESTIGATIVE ROLES: The legislature in a democratic has a sole constitutional power to conduct investigation into any agency or government with a view to exposing corruption and correcting any relapses in the conduct of public policies
This power is enjoined under section 88 of the constitution as amended
PUBLIC PETITION: The national assembly through its committees on public petition as the constitutional mandate to receive and enquire into public petitions and complaints brought to its attention. The essence of enquiring into public petitions or complaints is to address or redress any grievances or wrong done to any person(s),group(s) or community(s) within or outside Nigeria

POWER OF APPROPRIATION: Much of the influence which the legislature enjoys in the polity is derived essentially from its power of appropriation Under the law the national assembly is saddled with the power of appropriation. No money shall be withdrawn from the consolidated revenue fund or public fund of the federation without the authorization of the national assembly

 HOLDING GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABLE: The legislature through its oversight functions hold the ministries,department and agencies accountable to the public. They make sure that the allocation given to each segment are effectively  and that people of the public gets value for their money

 POWER OF CONFIRMATION: The legislature also as sole power under constitution to screen and confirm nominees for appointment into the Executive council of the federation and other federal executives bodies

CONFLICT MEDIATION AND RESOLUTION: The legislature as responsibility under the law to mediate into conflict and see to its resolution. Before it lingers so much E.g ASSUU and Federal Government, Fuel Subsidy issue, Etc

PROTECTING PEOPLE'S INTEREST:Like I said initially,since Legislator representing people in their local area then the interest of their people becomes their interest. Effective Legislator connect people to their government by giving them a place where their needs can be properly articulated. As the representative of the people their role and responsibility is to make sure they protect and defend the interest and right of their constituents. Also they should ensure their constituents get their own share of dividends of democracy and also assist in getting job placement. If they don't nobody will do it for them
Finally I want to say that the strength of any legislator is influence and without it He or She can not do anything

Final word from me: Elected representatives st the local,state and national levels should listen to the people and respond to their needs and suggestions. Thanks very much for Your time.

 God bless you all

Influence of Technological Change on Agricultural Development

Influence of technological change on agricultural development.

 A lecture delivered by Jubreal Akintayo on IDC whatsapp page on 11/04/2016


 As we all know, technology is the application of knowledge of nature for achievement of goals. Technology in agric has been in existence from time immemorial.  A technology that is sufficiently pure to be composed of arts and artifacts of a society, developed over the years among the people and peculiar to the people is called 'indigenous technology.  The use of tools and instruments to complement human energy in carrying out activities like tillage and land preparations is an indigenous technology. Tools like cutlass, hoe, etc has been useful to farmers. It however differs from one tribe to the other. Nupe type of hoe is peculiar to them and is quite different from Yoruba's type. Technology of cultivation, pest control, harvest and storage also differ from tribe to tribe. Various tribes have developed techniques for managing pest and diseases both on field and storage, making use of local materials. Example is the use of water from locust bean processing(omi iru), neem leaf(dongoyaro) and palm kernel oil.

 Also, some communities are attached to the belief that cultivation of some certain crops has to be ushered in with festivals and rituals. Some people will not harvest yam until rituals are done (odun Isu). Another example is the use of cloth or\and noise making materials like stone and bottles to scare away squirrel and other rodent pest. Those are some of agricultural indigenous technology used by our local farmers. However, the use of indigenous technology limits the scope of agriculture. Hence the need for technological change.
 Technological change occurs when ideas and innovations in a society are being introduced and adopted in another society.  Example is in transportation where the art of trekking and the use of beast of burden are being replaced by vehicles. Another example is communication where the use of signs, gestures like the use of palm fronds to signal the conveyance of corpse are being replaced by evolving technologies of phones, radio etc. Heath is another example where traditional healing based on superstitious beliefs in supernatural forces are largely being replaced by scientific medicines and hospital care.  Education, where socialization by imitation and direct teaching of basic skills has been enriched by formal instructions in school books and audiovisuals. Traditional houses constructed with muds, sticks and leaves are giving way to permanent structures made of cements, glass, iron etc. Traditional farming has been transformed through the introduction of viable seeds, improved breeds of crops and livestock, agric chemicals, improved processing and storage equipments. The resultant effects of these tech changes in an agrarian society is no doubt an increase in agricultural productivity. The introduction of biotechnology has gone a long way in moving agric sector.
The provision of viable and pest resistant crops and breeding of highly resistant and productive livestock cannot be overemphasized.
 Integrated Pest Management (IPM), habitat preservation, resource conservation technology, farm machineries(like tractors) are some of the brainchildren of tech change and these has led to a remarkable feat in stabilized food production, regular market supply, constant provision of raw materials etc.

As much as technology has positively influenced the agric sector, the undesirable influence cannot be left unattended to. It has relegated some useful indigenous tech that are thought to be relatively advantageous over new invents. For example, it is cost-effective, non toxic to use neem leaf to prevent storage pest rather than the use of chemicals. Digital divide is another negative impact of tech change.  However, it is evident that the positive influence outweighs the negatives. But we can still do more.

On a final note, it is pertinent to state that IDC can adopt agricultural extension as one of its programmes. Iwoland is largely an agrarian society. Agric extension is less costly, cost effective, less strenuous, less-laborious and it will surely go a long way in bettering the lots of the poor farmers around us. Provision of advisory services, teaching of new innovations, provision of viable and economic seedlings, supply of fertilizers and agrochemicals are some of the little ways to help. It is on this note I submit
Thanks for your time
God bless Iwoland

List of the newly appointed Council managers in State of Osun

Below is the list of the newly appointed Council manager in the state of Osun

Beacon of Hope by Jubreal Akintayo

BEACON OF HOPE
Not just a hope
A shiny one
A hope for the youths
A hope to claim the 'Tomorrow Leader' mantra
A hope for the less privileged
A dash resistant hope
A promising hope
A youth oriented hope
A hope of egalitarianism
A hope for human development
A hope for sound education
A hope for job opportunities
A hope for industrialisation
A hope for community development
Hope for a a new dawn
RAI2019 is the hope
RUFAI ADENIYI ISMAIL is the hope bearer
The entire youthood of Iwoland are the hopefuls
Purposeful representation is the mission
Party membership is just an affiliation
Party is just a name
YOUTH MISSION IS 'THE PARTY'

Jubril Akin-Akintayo ©2016

Concatenation by Jubreal Akin-Akintayo

CONCATENATION
If I were a wealthy man
My street would be of gold
My gold would be of glitters
My 'glitteratti' world would devoid of Intimidation

My neighbourhood would be of ivory
My ivory would be large
My large heart would contain all

My neighbours would be of succour
My succour would be all-encompassing
My encompassing succour that would touch hearts

My friends would be of affluence
My affluent world that would not scare others
My 'other sides' would taste from the affluence

My city would be of glamour My glamorous city that would be a centre of attractions
My attractive city that would have a booming economy

My environment would be of serenity
My serene environment that would elongate lives
My life that would be spent to help others

My coast would be of spaces
My space that would be of contents
My contents that would be of brilliance

My world would be a safe abode
My abode would be a safe confine
My confine would be of utmost security

My group would be of dynamics
My dynamism that would yield good results
My result that would be an object of envy&emulation

My policies would devoid of favouritism
My favourites would not enjoy preferential treat
My treatment would be same for all&sundry

IF I WERE A WEALTHY MAN I SHALL MAKE THE WORLD A BETTER PLACE TO LIVE

Jubril Akin-Akintayo
©2016