Rep Oyewo Greets Christians At Easter, Calls for Promotion of Virtues Exhibited By Jesus

Member representing Oṣogbo Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Olubukola Oyewo (Bukoy), has felicitated with the people of Osun state and Nigerians in general for witnessing another Easter season, urging them to exhibit the spirit of sacrifice, which is hallmark of the Easter celebration.

Rep Oyewo, in his Easter message released in Oṣogbo on Saturday, said Jesus Christ exemplified the virtues of selflessness during his time on earth. The Deputy Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Water Resources further charged Christians to use the season as a period to reflect on their individual and collective roles towards promoting harmony, sacrifice and love, which are necessary for societal development.

While congratulating Christians for the successful completion of the Lenten season, a period of 40 days of fasting and prayer which culminated in the Easter celebration, the political representative said the Easter period offers Christians and the entire people of Oṣogbo Federal Constituency another opportunity for sober reflection.

The Osun federal parliamentarian said it is only through love and sacrifice that the people could uphold the legacy of Jesus Christ which is encapsulated in His selfless love for humanity.

While wishing all inhabitants of Osun a happy Easter celebration, Oyewo also advised them to always ponder on how best to contribute to the growth of the state. 

Ramadan: Bukoy Felicitates with Muslims, Enjoins them on Piety, Tolerance

Hon. Olubukola Oyewo on Saturday in Osogbo called on Muslims to use the Ramadan fasting period to pray for continuous peace and unity in the country.

This is contained in a statement signed by the lawmaker and made available to the journalists.

Oyewo, who is representing Irepodun/Ọlọrunda/Orolu/Osogbo Federal Constituency, also urged Muslims to imbibe the spirit of tolerance, to ensure the nation’s peaceful co-existence.

"Muslims should use the period of Ramadan to seek forgiveness from others and forgive those who have offended them in order to gain from the salvation of the Almighty Allah.

"As Muslims, we know the importance of Ramadan as a holy month when Allah forgives His servants of their shortcomings.”

The lawmaker urged Muslims to use the period to forgive one another of all misgivings that had happened in the past.

"Time has come for us to unite and embrace one another as brothers and sisters,” he said.

While admonishing Muslims to attune their minds to the messages of love, brotherliness and peaceful coexistence, Oyewo advised them to always be their brothers’ keepers. He also stressed on the need to continue to prayer for the government.

Oyewo Congratulates Osun First Lady at 62

Hon. Olubukola Oyewo has congratulated the Osun State First Lady, Alhaja Kafayat Oyetola as she marks her 62nd year birthday.

The lawmaker in a press statement applauded the wife of the Governor for her motherly role and care for the survival of women, children and the youths in Osun State.

He noted that her numerous intervention in Osun’s quest for good governance, peaceful coexistence and empowerment of the vulnerable persons has contributed to the stability of the State.

Hon. Oyewo, who is the Deputy Chairman House of Representatives Committee on Water Resources, said the efforts of Alhaja Oyetola is evident in her various programs under Ilerioluwa Development Initiative which she champions.

”I wish to acknowledge and commend your motherly care to the State and in particular acknowledge your contributions to the successes of Governor Adegboyega Oyetola's administration through your insightful and resolute inputs to the processes of managing challenges of governance in the State.

“As Osun First Lady, you have inspired other women to develop initiatives to ensure that there's positive social and economic transformation in the lives of the vulnerable and underserved. 

"Your Excellency, on behalf of my family and entire constituents, I rejoice with you as you celebrate your birthday. I wish you sound health, wisdom and good guidance and you move with the task of repositioning and addressing the plights of women in the country,’ the lawmaker concluded.

Cheers as 300 Constituents Benefits from Relief Fund Facilitated by BUKOY

The Deputy Chairman House of Representatives' Committee on Water Resources, Hon. Olubukola Oyewo has facilitated relief funds for about 300 constituents. 

In a release by his media office on Friday, One Hundred and Fifty (150) constituents had earlier received Thirty Thousand Naira (30,000) each last week through the Federal Government Covid-19 Relief Fund, while another One Hundred and Fifty (150) Constituents recieved Sixty Thousand Naira (60,000) each through the Water Resources Volunteer Scheme, which was facilitated by Hon. Olubukola Oyewo.

According to the release, beneficiaries were drawn from all the wards in Osogbo Federal Constituency, adding that the intervention was to cushion the economic effect of the Covid-19 pandemic, and further regig the beneficiaries' businesses and social well-being.

The lawmaker also assures his commitment to the economic and social development of his constituents, as he promises that more of such opportunities will still be facilitated and available to constituents in coming days.