HON. OLUBUKOLA OYEWO

...enjoins strict adherence to health advisories on COVID-19  The lawmaker representing Irepodun/Olorunda/ Orolu/ Osogbo  Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Olubukola Oyewo (Bukoy) has called on Nigerians to be prayerful and exhibit love and sacrifices at this trying time in the spirit of Easter celebration.  The lawmaker, in a statement signed by him and released to newsmen by his Media office, felicitated with Christians on the occasion of this year's Easter celebration, noting we have every reason to thank God and maintain our commitment to serving Him through humanity by showing love and sacrifice to ourselves. "I congratulate our Christian brothers and sisters for the grace of witnessing another Easter celebration. It is indeed a rare opportunity for us all to rededicate our commitment to loving ourselves regardless of social differences and making sacrifice for humanity", Oyewo said.  He added that "we must live by the lessons of uncondi

The Lawmaker representing Irepodun/Olorunda/Orolu/Osogbo federal Constituency, Hon. Olubukola Oyewo has asked Nigerians to obey all directives and precautions issued by the authorities on coronavirus. Since the December outbreak in Wuhan, China, the new coronavirus has spread rapidly, with more than 294,000 confirmed cases in 186 countries, including Nigeria, as of mid March. The lawmaker in a statement issued by his media office, urged all persons including religious gathering to observe all the necessary precautions against the pandemic, and to follow the guidelines for combating the disease. Oyewo cautioned Muslim and Christian faithfuls against attending religious programmes if they are experiencing symptoms such as respiratory problems, fever, cough, shortness of breath and breathing difficulties. He also urged religious organizations to abide by the guidelines and precautions stipulated by the authorities including suspending gathering of over 50 persons as advised by sta

The Deputy Chairman, House Committee on Water Resources, Hon. Olubukola Oyewo has congratulated the immediate past Commissioner for Local and Chieftaincy Affairs in the State of Osun, Barr. Kolapo Alimi on his appointment as the Senior Legislative Aide to the Speaker of the House of Representativs, Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila. In a statement personally signed by him, the Lawmaker expressed confidence in the ability of Bar. Alimi being a seasoned administrator and astute legal practitioner, to further consolidate on the pedigree of the parliament. He described his appointment as a well deserved and befitting one considering his experience and expertise. The Lawmaker felicitated with the new appointee whom he described as a brother and friend. He expressed optimism that he will do the state and indeed the nation proud. He remarked that “On behalf of my family and the good people my constituency, I wish to rejoice with my brother, Barr. Kolapo Alimi for being found worthy by the Sp

Political environment is synonymous with sweet promises most of which are not achievable. This discrepancy leads to a loss of trust in leadership. Such a pattern is common in our clime. However, the current member representing Irepodun/ Olorunda/ Orolu/ Osogbo Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Olubukola Oyegbile Oyewo is an exception, one of the steadfast persons that keep to their promises. His appointment as the Deputy Chairman, House Committee on Water Resources is expected due to his utmost diligence and readiness for the legislative task, a position that is strategic and core in rebuilding the legislative arm of government, to let people have the feel of true and genuine representation. Hon. Olubukola Oyewo on the platform of All Progressives Congress (APC) was declared the winner of the Irepodun/ Olorunda/ Orolu/ Osogbo Federal Constituency election on the 23rd February, 2019. It's on record that, during the electioneering campaign, he mad

The Deputy Chairman, House Committee on Water Resources, Hon. Olubukola Oyewo has enjoined Muslim faithfuls in his constituency and the country to imbibe the qualities of Prophet of Islam Muhammad (PBUH) and his companions. Oyewo, who is a lawmaker representing Irepodun/ Olorunda/Orolu/ Osogbo Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, said this on Monday in a press briefing in his Osogbo Office. He emphasised the need for Muslim faithfuls to embrace peace, unity, honesty, endurance and perseverance as exemplified by Prophet Muhammad during his life time. Tha lawmaker used the occasion to call on Nigerians to continue to pray for peace and prosperity in the country, stressing that, without peace there will be no development and prosperity. He commended the strides of Federal Government in the fight against insecurity and other vices threatening the corporate existence of the country. He described the federal government's border-closure initiative, agricultur

The city of Osogbo was yesterday agog as the ancient city witnessed the grand opening of the Constituency Relations Office of Irepodun/Olorunda/Orolu/Osogbo Federal Constituency. The office complex, built by Hon. Olubukola Oyewo, the member representing the Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, was commissioned by Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, Speaker of the House of Representatives. The commissioning also witnessed the presentation of letter of appointments to 40 legislative aides that will assist in the effective discharge of his legislative duties, presentation of scholarship prize award to winners of Bukoy Essay and Oratory Contest for tertiary institution students, and the official inauguration of the BUKOY Foundation. While speaking with newsmen, the lawmaker affirmed that the essay and oratory contest was to prepare the students for governance and to improve their educational standard. As to why he founded BUKOY Foundation, he iterated that " the fou

The House of Representatives has urged the National Emergency Management Agency NEMA, to provide relief materials for the communities affected by recent devastated flooding in Osogbo Federal Constituency in the State of Osun. In a motion moved on the floor of the House of Representatives by Hon. Bukola Oyewo, who represents Irepodun/Olorunda/Orolu/Osogbo Federal Constituency in which he called the attention of the House to the negative impact of the flood on the lives and economic activities of the people of the area, that has led to decline in agricultural production and other water- borne diseases" The House of Representatives also urged the Federal Ministries of Water Resources and Environment, and Ogun-Osun River Basin Development Authority to urgently visit the affected communities for an on-the-spot assessment of the effect of the menace and assess the possibly of constructing water channels to prevent further flooding. The House however mandated the House Committees o

Thee Member of the House of representatives representing Irepodun/Olorunda/Orolu/Osogbo Federal Constituency, Hon. Bukola Oyewo has urged Nigerians to remain steadfast and resolute in the pursuit of peace, unity among all citizens of the country. The lawmaker who made the appeal in his message on the 59th anniversary of the nation’s independence, also reiterated his commitment to his promises to ensure his constituents are given the real dividends of democracy. While congratulating  President Muhammadu Buhari (GCFR), the Governor of the State of Osun, Gboyega Oyetola and all Nigerians especially his constituents on the anniversary, he extolled the sacrifices of the founding fathers of the nation “whose sweat and contributions paved the way for the country’s achievement of independence which we celebrate today” Hon. Bukola Oyewo further commended the fighting spirit of the founding fathers, fallen heroes and heroines, the Armed Forces and other security agencies for their effor

The Honourable Member representing Osogbo Federal Constituency, Hon. Olubukola Oyewo has congratulated Governor Gboyega Oyegola on his 65th birthday. In a statement released by his media office, he described Gov. Oyetola as a blessing to his generation, State of Osun and Nigeria as a whole. Oyewo said Oyetola had reasons to celebrate, adding that his 65 years on earth have been full of activities and that better years were ahead for the Governor. The lawmaker recalled that just about a year ago, nobody knew that Oyetola would emerge the governor of the state, saying that it was obvious “the people’s Governor” adequately prepared for the task of ruling the state regarded as the state of the virtuous at this material time. “I wish my action Governor a happy birthday. Governor Oyetola deserves all the accolades he could get on a day like this. “While I wish him many happy returns of the day, I want to emphasise that it is very clear that the APC and the people of Osun State di