IBADAN STAMPEDE: PEPVAN CONDOLES VICTIMS, URGES RELEASE OF VENDORS

 IBADAN STAMPEDE: PEPVAN CONDOLES VICTIMS, URGES RELEASE OF VENDORS

Professional Event Planners and Vendors Association of Nigeria (PEPVAN) has expressed deep sadness and commiseration with the government and people of Oyo state following the unfortunate stampede that led to the death and injury of more than 35 children at the ill-fated Children’s Carnival which happened on Wednesday, 18 December.

The programme which was organized by the Women In Need of Guidance and Support (WINGS) Initiative, an NGO founded by Queen Naomi Silekunola, the former wife of the Ooni of Ife, was originally planned to give out different gifts to 5,000 children in celebration of this year’s Christmas festivities.

However, the huge publicity given to the programme led to more than 7,000 children and guardians, mostly mothers, besieging the Islamic High School, Bashorun, Ibadan venue of the event as early as 6 a.m. 

These attendees struggled to gain entry to the venue at the same time and this led to a stampede which led to the death and injury of many would-be attendees.

PEPVAN, the umbrella body of event planners, vendors, and traditional comperes in a statement issued and jointly signed by the National President, Mr. Adekunle Wonders Adetunji, and the National Secretary, Mrs. Titilope Eleshinla, commiserated with the families of the victims and the Oyo state government on the unfortunate occurrence.

“PEPVAN is deeply saddened by this unfortunate incident which has left a lot of undesirable feelings in its wake. As parents ourselves, we condole the parents in this challenging period and pray that the Almighty God grants them the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss,” the statement read in part.

“We also wish the victims who are receiving treatment across various medical facilities speedy and total recovery.”

The association commended the state government for swinging into action immediately to ensure that the casualty figure was quickly contained. It noted that this action demonstrated the commitment of the government to the well-being of the citizenry in the state.

“PEPVAN appreciates the state government and the security agencies for their quick action which ensured that the situation was quickly brought under control. This is indeed encouraging to note as it shows that we have a caring, responsible, and responsive leadership in the state.”

“We also commend the Oyo State Police Command for taking up the matter immediately. The arrests that have been made show that the government is on the side of justice and is ready to ensure that there are no sacred cows.”

Addressing the arrest and detention of PEPVAN members, the association appealed to the state government and the Police authorities to ensure that nobody is unjustly held in connection with the unfortunate incident.

“We understand that an occurrence of this nature will call for thorough investigation which will lead to the arrest, detention, and questioning of different people. We however call on the authorities not to scapegoat any of the arrested people, especially those who are not influential.”

“We appeal to the government and Police authorities to consider releasing PEPVAN members who were only at the venue to discharge the duty for which they were engaged. Our members who were arrested were not part of the organizers. They were only at the venue to render the service they were engaged for and are not part of the organizers.”

“We implore the Police and the state government to look into this and be gracious enough to release our members and other service providers who have been taken in for questioning. They were only doing the work they were engaged for and cooperated with the investigators. We believe in the sincerity of the Police to ensure that no one is unjustly treated arising from this unfortunate incident.”

LAUTECH Alumni Association, Oyo State Chapter Presents 2024 End-of-Year Party

 LAUTECH Alumni Association, Oyo State Chapter Presents 2024 End-of-Year Party

Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria - The LAUTECH Alumni Association, Oyo State Chapter, under the umbrella of the LAUTECH Alumni Global Worldwide, is pleased to announce its 2024 End-of-Year Party.

*Theme: Excellence in harmony*

*Topic: "Mastering Your Money: Strategies for Success"*

*Keynote Speaker:* 

Dr. Oyebade Oyedepo, a renowned expert in financial management, will deliver the keynote address 

The discussants are:

Mr. Ayomide Babalola

Hon. Sola Kolawole

Mr. Olufemi Ayo Adegoke

Dr. Kunle Awotiku

*Event Details:*

- Date: 15th December 2024

- Time: 2pm prompt 

- Venue: Mercifield Event Centre (formerly NULGE Event Centre), opposite Ibadan Northwest Local Government Secretariat, Onireke, Ibadan.

The event promises to be an evening of networking, learning, and celebration, as alumni members come together to mark the end of the year.

"We are excited to host this event, which aligns with our mission to promote the welfare and interests of our members," said Inaolaji Akinloye Adisa, FCIFC, LAUTECH Alumni PRO, Oyo State Chapter.

For more information, please contact:

Inaolaji Akinloye Adisa, FCIFC

LAUTECH Alumni PRO, Oyo State Chapter

08038604085

Federal Polytechnic Ayede Shines as Mr. Samson Oladejo Joins NIPR as Fellow.

 Federal Polytechnic Ayede Shines as Mr. Samson Oladejo Joins NIPR as Fellow.

A staff of federal polytechnic, Ayede Ogbomoso Mr. Samson Oladejo has been inducted as fellow member Nigeria Institute of Public Relations(NIPR).  

Mr. Samson  Oladejo is a renowned journalist and seasoned  public relations  practitioner who is the public relations  officer 2 in the polytechnic.

At the induction ceremony which took place today in Abuja, the NIPR registrar Mr.  Uzoma Onyegbadue FNIPR charged the newly inducted members to live up to expection in upholding the ethics of the profession.

Mr. Uzoma Onyegbadue FNIPR.noted that public relations as a profession is for  image makers who understand what it means to represent their organization for proper image making and development.

    

Expressing his joy, Mr Samson Oladejo who attended the induction ceremony virtually appreciated God for the laudable feet achieved, promised to continue to uphold the tenets of the profession, nothing that he would never compromise the standard.

Mr Samson Oladejo holds a Higher National Diploma (HND) in Mass Communication from the prestigious Polytechnic, Ibadan, Post Graduate Diploma (PGDE)  Public Relations, Bsc Mass Communication (in view) Precious Cornerstone University, Ibadan.

Mr. Samson Oladejo before his induction into the NIPR has  worked with Hallmark University, Ogun state, The Polytechnic Ibadan, Adecom Polytechnic, Ibadan all as a lecturer and academic researcher. His research works were delved on public relations, be and print journalsm, among others. He is a renowned academic with national and international experiences and award.

Me. Samson Oladejo appreciated the rector Federal polytechnic, Ayede Ogbomoso Engr. Dr. Taofeek Adekunle Abdul-Hameed  for his moral and academic support which spurred him into achieving the feet. He said the rector always creates and enabling environment for academic progress.

Other inductees were Senior Special Assistant on Communication to Kwara State Governor/Chairman Nigeria Governor's Forum (NGF), Ibraheem Abdullateef, Public Relations Officer, Nigeria Customs Service, Lagos Free Trade Zone Command 

 Information Officer, Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC),

Badmus Olawale among others.

LAUTECH ALUMNI ASSOCIATION, OYO STATE CHAPTER CONGRATULATES HON. ONILEDE SOLOMON ON HIS ELECTION AS GENERAL SECRETARY OF ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIA UNIVERSITY ALUMNI (ANUA)

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LAUTECH ALUMNI ASSOCIATION, OYO STATE CHAPTER CONGRATULATES HON. ONILEDE SOLOMON ON HIS ELECTION AS GENERAL SECRETARY OF ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIA UNIVERSITY ALUMNI (ANUA)

Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria - [Date] 8th December 2024

On behalf of the Chairman, Mr. Adelekan Abiodun, and members of the LAUTECH Alumni Association, Oyo State Chapter, we are delighted to extend our warmest congratulations to the immediate past Global President of the Alumni Association, Hon. Onilede Solomon, on his election as the General Secretary of the Association of Nigeria University Alumni (ANUA).

This achievement is a testament to Hon. Onilede Solomon's exceptional leadership skills, dedication, and commitment to the advancement of university education in Nigeria. His election is a well-deserved recognition of his tireless efforts to promote the interests of alumni associations and universities across the country.

As Hon. Onilede Solomon assumes his new role, we pray that God will continue to grant him wisdom, strength, and guidance to excel in his position. We are confident that his wealth of experience and expertise will be a valuable asset to ANUA, and we look forward to seeing the positive impact of his leadership.

Once again, we congratulate Hon. Onilede Solomon on this remarkable achievement and wish him all the best in his new role.

Signed:

Inaolaji Akinloye Adisa FCIFC

LAUTECH Alumni PRO,

LAUTECH Alumni Association, Oyo State Chapter.