It was a gathering of intellectuals at the “2023 Going Global”  foreign Plenary session where the current Secretary to the Oyo State Government and the Pioneer Deputy Vice Chancellor, Research, Innovation and Strategic Partnerships, from the University of Ibadan, Professor Olanike Adeyemo among other international erudite scholars gathered to discuss on western education and the going global held at Edinburgh, Scotland recently.

The second female Secretary to the State Government in the history of Oyo State, Professor Olanike Adeyemo in her lecture titled “Internationalization: is a Model Equitable Achievable? Reiterated that the global higher education system is evolving, but not in a homogeneous way.

She said the equitable transnational education model is achievable but cannot be global, hinting that, challenges and opportunities co- exist in the transnational education landscape around the world.

“Each society is at different stages of development and hence has different areas requiring support, the awareness by exporting Countries that transnational education cannot be monopolized hence offerings and agreement must be competitive”.

Professor Adeyemo alongside Professor Simon Marginson gave the keynote address at the opening plenary, they opined that partnership instead of treating transnational education like an exported product, symbolic partnership in terms of tangible and intangible benefits like involvement of host country professors to build capacity and ensure reciprocity.

The Secretary to the State Government added “Intentional regulation of partnerships and quality by the host Country’s competent authorities, however, long-winding bureaucratic processes will be counter productive, cost effective and scholarship model that bridges the current social/class access to transnational in host Countries.

It will interest you to know that professor Olanike Adeyemo is a professor of Veterinary Public Health and Preventive Medicine from the University of Ibadan.

She concluded at the conference that the transnational education system characterised by stiff competition for students by diverse actors from all regions of the world.

“Transnational education resources that meet the local social needs will be considered a desirable service offering instead of importation attributes such as competences in inter and cross cultural communication, international literacy, international consciousness, global awareness and global perspectives will be increasingly important in driving equitable transnational education partnerships”.

Professor Adeyemo said: I thank the British Council, especially, the amazing Adetomi Soyinka for inviting me to deliver my thoughts on “Internationalization: Is a globally Equitable Model Achievable?” at the opening Plenary session of “GoingGlobal2023” , Edinburgh,  @HEGoingGlobal. I concluded that the equitable internationalization model is achievable, but it cannot be global. Each model has to be context adapted to achieve equity. Another driver of equitable internationalization is, intentional analyses of skill gaps abinitio,  to ensure that partnership is geared towards meeting the Country’s social and developmental needs. Nigeria was well represented with contingents led by the Honourable Minister of Education, Professor Tahir Mamman.

Interestingly, Bisi Oni is the Executive Director at Fund Quest | Driving Financial Growth commended Professor Adeyemo on her mind blowing lecture at the “2023 Going Global’ Plenary at the Edinburgh, Scotland.

Oni said “Thank you Olanike Adeyemo for your thoughts on this subject. The core of internationalization lies on domestic cultural, social and indigenous practices of citizenry.

This is critical for sustainability. This explains why most global developmental templates won’t work in all jurisdictions.

Nations, peoples and communities must devise, adopt and implement models that work within their localities while keeping the focus fixed on global goals.

Once again, thank you Professor Olanike Adeyemo for your presentation at the event.

The Secretary to the Oyo State Government, Professor Olanike Adeyemo FAS FTWAS has said that the present administration would provide an enabling environment for the Higher Institutions of learning to thrive in the State.

She made this known during a courtesy visit paid by the Department of Veterinary Public Health and Preventive Medicine, University of Ibadan at the SSG’s Office, Secretariat, Ibadan.

She said the State Government would continue to engage University experts in various fields  of learning to contribute their own quota to the development of the State.

The Secretary to the State Government said Governor Seyi Makinde is somebody that wants things done right.

Professor Adeyemo added that the present administration is open for collaboration to deliver dividends of democracy in Omititun 2.0. for the people of the State.

She appreciated Professors from the veterinary department of the University of Ibadan for their continuous prayer and support to succeed on her present assignment.

Speaking at the event, the Head of the Department. Professor Victoria Adetunji alongside Professor Olayinka Ishola commended Governor Seyi Makinde for the dualization of Bashorun – Akobo-Ojurin – Road for the benefit of the people.

Abiodun Atilola

Media Officer SSG/HOS

The Oyo State Government has reiterated its commitment to a responsible gaming policy, in the state.

The Secretary to the State Government, Professor Olanike Adeyemo stated this during the 5th annual Stakeholders Interactive Forum of the Oyo State Gaming Board.

The Theme of the forum Tax and Task, Building a sustainable Gaming Environment was held at Golden Tulip Hotel, Jericho, Ibadan.

She enjoined gaming companies to embrace transparent monetization in the world of gaming.

The SSG said the State Government has a responsible gaming framework principle to ensure that the citizens are protected.

Professor Adeyemo urged game operators to cooperate with the Oyo State Gaming and Lottery Board to tap from the opportunity in the gaming industry in the State.

In his remarks, the Director General of the Board, Mr Olajide Boladuro commended the Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde for making Oyo State number one investment destination in Nigeria.

Boladuro enjoined gaming companies in the State to adhere to strict rules and standards designed to protect players in the gaming industry.

Abiodun Atilola

Media Officer to the SSG/HOS

The Oyo State Government has said that the welfare of members of different union and associations is paramount in its daily decision-making structures.

The Secretary to the Oyo State Government, Professor Olanike Adeyemo, stated this while hosting the executive members, association of Medical and Dental Officers of Oyo State at the SSG’s Office, Secretariat, Ibadan.

She charged members of the association to be more proactive in discharging their duties to the public at the State hospitals, hinting that the present administration in the State is people centric.

The Secretary to the State Government admonished the medical officers to devise a new system in the public hospitals to be more patient friendly for efficient service delivery.

Professor Adeyemo urged the association to pass their request to  the State inter- ministarial committee that look at the request from the union and the associations.

In his remarks, the Chairman of the association, Dr. Olaoye Solomon urged the State Government to employ more health workers into the State Hospitals.

Abiodun Atilola

Media Officer to the SSG/HOS

The Secretary to the Oyo State Government, Professor Olanike Adeyemo FAS FTWAS has commended the State Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development, Barrister Olasunkanmi Olaleye for his dedication and professionalism in serving humanity.

Professor Adeyemo gave this commendation on Monday at the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development on the occasion of Barrister Olaleye’s  birthday.

The Secretary to the State Government said the commissioner has worked selflessly in uplifting Oyo State  in various capacity which according to the SSG gave him the opportunity to have served the Government in many Ministries.

He stressed further that Barrister Olaleye has used his versed knowledge and experience in law for Development, urged him to be more committed and wished him many happy returns of the day.

Responding, the celebrant, the  State Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development, Barrister Olasunkanmi Olaleye commended Governor Makinde for giving him the opportunity under his administration to serve the State.

He said “I am overwhelmed and more honoured to receive the Executive Council of Oyo State led by SSG to celebrate me on the occasion of my birthday. I promise to do everything within my capacity to serve people of Oyo State at all levels”.

“I wish to express my profound gratitude to God and the Government of Oyo State under the watch of my boss, Engineer. Seyi Makinde”.

He enjoined the people of Oyo State to continue their unalloyed support for Seyi Makinde led administration in the State.

Abiodun Atilola

Media Officer to the SSG/HOS

The Secretary to the Oyo State Government Professor Olanike Adeyemo has said that the present administration in the State is passionate about the Security Architecture of the State to protect the lives and properties of the citizens.

She stated this while hosting the sensitization team from the Nigeria Army Headquarters Abuja on the ongoing recruitment exercise held at SSG’s Office, Secretariat. Ibadan.

She said Governor Makinde is a friend of all the security operatives in the State and they are performing efficiently to protect the people of the State.

The Secretary to the State Government said the present administration is passionate about the Security Architecture of the State, saying that security is one of the strong pillars of the State Government.

The team leader Brigadier General A.A Yusuph appreciated the State Government for its efforts to sensitize Oyo State indigenes about the recruitment exercise into the Nigeria Army.

Yusuph said sensitization from Oyo State is very effective, adding that Youth from the State recorded the highest number of applicants for the ongoing Nigerian Army Recruitment Exercise for 86 Regular Recruits Intake (RRI) for Trades/Non Trades Men and Women.

He added that the Defense Headquarters in Abuja has extended the closing date of the recruitment exercise from the 20th October to 27th October, 2023.

Abiodun Atilola

Media Officer to the SSG/HOS

The Oyo State Government has advised women to support one another in order to improve the social economic status of the society.

The Secretary to the Oyo State Government, Professor Olanike Adeyemo stated this while hosting the Economic Community of West African State/Federation of Business Women Entrepreneurs (ECOWAS/FEBNE) in Ibadan.

She said the present administration  under the leadership of Engineer Seyi Makinde has achieved 35 percent affirmation for women in the State.

She enjoined ECOWAS/FEBWE not to relent in empowering fellow women.

The Secretary to the State Government admonished women to team up to support one another and multi-task to reach greater heights in their profession.

In her remarks, the State coordinator of the group, Olubunmi Olalekan appreciated the State Government for different laudable projects and initiatives the present administration is implementing for the good of the people of Oyo State.

She added that ECOWAS FEBWE is a non-political organization with the sole focus of catering for women entrepreneurs in sub-sharan Africa by focusing on economic growth, poverty reduction through easing cross border trade for women businesses across West the African region, Africa and the global market.

Abiodun Atilola

Media Officer to the SSG/HOS

The Oyo State Government has assured that the present administration will give special attention to development of tertiary education in the State.

The Secretary to the Oyo State Government, Professor Olanike Adeyemo stated this while hosting the Governing Council of the Oyo State College of Health Science and Technology, Eleyele Ibadan, in her office on Friday.

She urged the Management of the College to be more proactive on academic accreditations of the school, in order to compete favourably with other institutions within and outside Nigeria.

Professor Adeyemo admonished the staff of the College to take advantage of the institution’s long-term experience, and revamp the Alumni association of the college.

This, according to her would take the school to the greater heights, adding that Governor Makinde is committed to the growth and development of higher institutions.

The Secretary to the State Government advised the college management to collaborate with other higher institutions in the country to upgrade its certificate, noting that it would increase the college’s ranking and rating in the country.

She said, “collaborate with institutions, you can do a twinning programme to upgrade your certificate, people will be willing to pay more and it will help the college performance”.

In his remarks, the Chairman of the college Governing Council, Dr. Aaron Ola Ogundinwin enjoined the State Government to support the institution in accreditation of courses in the college.

Abiodun Atilola

Media Officer to the SSG/HOS

The Secretary to the Oyo State Government, Professor Olanike Adeyemo FAS FTWAS has said that the present administration in the State would continue to partner Development Agenda for Western Nigeria (DAWN) Commission for accelerated development in the South-West.

She stated this while hosting the Commission’s management team at her office in Secretariat, Ibadan.

The SSG said the State Government would continue its working relationship with the commission to help farmers and market women in the State.

The Secretary to the State Government appreciated DAWN Commission for facilitating collaboration and strategic development among the western States.

She said, “we are aware of the plight of the farmers, the challenges they are facing on how to move their farm produce from one place to another across South West”.

In his remarks, the Director General of the commission, Dr. Seye Oyeleye said Governor Seyi Makinde has gone for excellence on the appointment of Professor Olanike Adeyemo as the Secretary to the State Government.

He added that Dawn Commission is willing to collaborate more with the State Government for more development in the south west.

Abiodun Atilola

Media Officer to the SSG/HOS

…Describes him as a National hero

The Oyo State Government has described the National flag designer, Pa Taiwo Akinkunmi as a National hero who left an indelible  legacy for  generations yet unborn.

The Secretary to the State Government, Professor Olanike Adeyemo stated this during a condolence visit to the residence of the late National hero at Elebu area in Ibadan.

She said the late pa Akinkunmi lived an impactful life and has built an enduring legacy for generations yet unborn, hinting that, the present administration in the State under the leadership of Engineer Seyi Makinde and the good people of Oyo State celebrate him as a National hero”.

She said “on behalf of His Excellency Engineer Seyi Makinde, the Oyo State Executive Council and the good people of Oyo State, we commiserate with the family of our National hero late Pa Taiwo Akinkunmi”.

The Secretary to the State Government said for Pa Taiwo Akinkunmi to design the National flag he had left an indelible legacy which she noted is worthy of emulation.

She added that the present administration in the State cherishes late Akinkunmi’s legacy, adding that his creativity in designing the Nigeria National flag is commendable.

She maintained further that Oyo State Government is proud of one of its indigenes, Pa Taiwo Akinkunmi who lived an impactful life.

Responding, the son of the National flag designer, Mr. Akinkunmi Akinwumi appreciated the State Government for the visit, urging the Government at all levels to immortalize the contribution of the late civil servant.

Abiodun Atilola

Media Officer to the SSG/HOS