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Senator (Dr) Sharafadeen Alli has called for stronger collaboration with the European Union to boost agricultural development, stressing the need to leverage bilateral strength and goodwill to achieve sustainable agricultural objectives. Alli, the Senate Committee Chairman on Agricultural Colleges and Institutions, made the call on Wednesday during his courtesy visit to the EU Embassy in Abuja.  The lawmaker said that the visit was to brief the EU on the committee’s programmes and seek strategic partnership. He said that the collaboration would focus on the First National Legislative Summit and Expo on Agricultural Colleges and Research Institutions scheduled for May 11 to May 13 in Ibadan. The senator said the summit would hold at the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture(IITA), aimed at strengthening institutions and promoting innovation in agricultural education and research. He noted that the partnership would enhance capacity building, increas...

Senator (Dr) Sharafadeen Alli (APC–Oyo South) has congratulated renowned legal luminary and former Chairman, Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Ibadan branch, Akeem Agbaje, on the occasion of his birthday. In a statement issued on Wednesday, Senator Alli described Agbaje as an outstanding legal practitioner whose contributions to the advancement of the legal profession and justice sector remain commendable and impactful. The lawmaker said that Agbaje’s tenure as NBA Chairman was marked by visionary leadership, dedication to professional ethics and unwavering commitment to the rule of law, and institutional integrity. Alli extolled Agbaje’s role in mentoring young lawyers, promoting legal reforms, and strengthening the justice system describing him as a pride to Oyo State. He added that Agbaje’s consistent advocacy for fairness, equity, and good governance has earned him respect across professional divides, making him a distinguished personality.  The...

Press Release MESSAGE BY PRINCE AYODEJI ABASS- ALESHINLOYE,MDII  THIS IS A SACRIFICE WORTH MAKING. IT IS A MODEST BUT STRATEGIC ONE FOR THE GROWTH AND GREATER GOOD OF OUR CONSTITUENCY OLUYOLE LOCAL GOVERNMENT My dear brothers and sisters of Oluyole Local Government. Respected leaders, elders, party faithful, and my beloved people, I stand before you today with a heart full of gratitude and a deep sense of responsibility. First, let me say this clearly — thank you. Thank you for your love, your trust, your prayers, and your unwavering support throughout my journey. Without you, I would not be standing here today. Today, I bring a message that is both personal and for the greater good of our constituency. After deep reflection, wide consultations with our leaders, stakeholders, and higher authorities who entrusted me with the responsibility I currently hold, I have taken a decision… a decision that comes from sacrifice, from love for our people, and from a des...

Senator (Dr) Sharafadeen Alli (APC–Oyo South) has felicitated Christians in Oyo State and beyond on the occasion of Palm Sunday, urging them to embrace the virtues of humility, sacrifice and love exemplified by Jesus Christ. In a statement made available to newsmen on Sunday, Alli described Palm Sunday as a significant day in the Christian calendar, marking the triumphant entry of Jesus Christ into Jerusalem and the beginning of the Holy Week. He said that the celebration serves as a reminder of Christ’s humility and peaceful mission, symbolised by His entry into Jerusalem on a donkey amid cheers of “Hosanna” by the people. The lawmaker urged Christians to reflect deeply on the spiritual lessons of the season, stressing the need for selflessness, compassion and renewed commitment to peaceful coexistence in the society. Senator Alli also called on Nigerians, irrespective of religious affiliations, to use the period to pray for unity, stability and progress of the...

Senator (Dr) Sharafadeen Alli (APC–Oyo South) has congratulated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on the occasion of his 74th birthday, describing him as a visionary leader whose resilience continues to shape Nigeria’s democratic journey. This is contained in a statement he personally signed and made available to newsmen on Sunday in Ibadan. Senator Alli lauded the President’s lifelong commitment to public service, noting that his sacrifices and strategic leadership have remained instrumental in the nation’s political and economic development over the decades. He said that Tinubu’s role in strengthening democratic institutions, especially during critical periods in Nigeria’s history, has earned him widespread respect both within and outside the country. The lawmaker commended the President’s reform-driven agenda, expressing confidence that his policies would ultimately reposition Nigeria for sustainable growth, stability and prosperity. Senator Alli descri...

Leaders of the All Progressives Congress in the Ibarapa Central and Ibarapa North Federal Constituency have formally agreed on the zoning of key elective positions ahead of the 2027 general elections, in a move aimed at strengthening internal cohesion and improving electoral outcomes. The resolution was reached on Thursday, March 26, 2026, during a constituency stakeholders’ meeting held at the party secretariat in Igboora. The decision was documented and jointly signed by the constituency chairman, Chief Francis M. Babalola, and the secretary, Chief T.A.A. Adenrele. According to the communiqué, the zoning arrangement is a strategic response to the party’s performance in the 2023 elections, which leaders described as an ugly embarrassing situation that must not be repeated. Under the new agreement, Ibarapa Central Local Government has been designated to produce the party’s candidate for the Oyo State House of Assembly, while Ibarapa North Local Government will p...