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By Our Reporter

Ogun State Government has developed a holistic Health Annual Operational Plan (AOP) for the year 2023 with a firm call on all stakeholders to work towards implementing the stated goals in the document.

The AOP is an important tool for translating government intentions and policies into tangible actions as well as defining the road map with timelines to reaching the desired destination.

Speaking at the disseminating meeting and formal launch of the AOP in Abeokuta, the Commissioner for Health, Dr. Tomi Coker, said the 2023 document was technically worked upon with input from development partners and validated to ensure the gaps in the health needs of Ogun residents are well addressed.

Coker said that the annual plan, which is the third in the series, would lead to scaling-up effective service coverage, coordinating support for health and increasing domestic health financing.

She, therefore urged the programme directors, coordinators, monitoring and evaluation(M & E) officers to do their best in ensuring the state achieved up to 75% implementation status in the 2023 AOP, adding that the material should be put to use and not left to gather dust on the shelves.

Coker advised programme directors and managers to raise memo ahead of time to request for fund for any forthcoming project without delay, describing the annual operational plan as an examination which the stakeholders set for themselves during the five-day thorough brainstorming sessions away from distraction a few weeks ago in Ijebu-Ode.

The Commissioner, who also presented laptops and flash drives to the Medical Officers of Health as well as Monitoring and Evaluation officers across the 20 local government areas of the state, noted that gadgets would enhance the quality of data in the state.

Coker said that the government has put all modalities in place to introduce Electronic Medical Records ( EMR) to replace the manual system in line with 21st century practice.

“This document should not sit on the shelves but it should be a dynamic one that we refer to at every point in time. It is our implementing tool for translating government policies into tangible actions.

” It is, therefore, important for us to be proactive because we must not be found wanting in the examination we set for ourselves. We have to work assiduously to implement the expectations for 2023 for the benefits of the entire residents of Ogun State as far as the health sector is concerned, ” she said.

Earlier, the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Health, Dr. Kayode Oladehinde, described the 2023 AOP as an improvement on th past two editions, just as he called for all hands to be on deck to ensure the success of the set goals.

In his remarks, the Director of Health, Planning, Research and Statistics, Dr. Kayode Kusimo thanked the Commissioner for Health, Dr. Coker, for her sterling leadership which has resulted in the state’s annual plan for three consecutive years.

Kusimo also appreciated the development partners for their support, assuring that the next year’s plan will have a resounding implementation status.

By William Adeyemi

Republic of Turkey has announced that drones and helicopters from the country would be provided to the Nigerian nation to strengthen its security architecture.

Turkish Ambassador to Nigeria, Hidayet Bayraktar who disclosed this during the commemoration of the 99th National Day of Turkey held in Abuja added that helicopter and drones from Turkey would soon arrive in Nigeria as part of arrangements.

He said the security support from Turkey to Nigeria would be coming from the defence cooperation contract signed by both countries in 2021.

Ambassador Bayraktar said that Turkey was determined to extend all kinds of support to Nigeria in its efforts to counter its security threats by sharing its experience, technical expertise and technology. “The defence contracts signed between our countries last year marked a historical record”, he stressed.

“Taking this opportunity, I am proud to announce that two of our flagship defence industry platforms drones (TB-2)
and helicopters (T-149 ATAK) are set to arrive in Nigeria.

“We are confident that new Turkish defence products would support the efforts of the Nigerian government and contribute immensely to the peace, prosperity and security of Nigerians.” .

The Ambassador said the Turkish Government would also be expecting the Nigerian government to justify this gesture by taking the necessary steps against the strong presence of heinous FETO terrorist group in Nigeria.

“Remaining as the sole obstacle hindering our bilateral relations to develop further, we call Nigeria not to let terror groups undermine our excellent ties by allowing them to fund their illegal aims and activities in the country through by generation through Ransome.

Bayraktar said that year 2022 which marked the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties with Nigeria had indeed gained a huge momentum recently with the reciprocal high-level visits of President Erdogan in October, 2021 and President Buhari, in December 2021.

He expressed confidence that Turkey would soon achieve the target of $5 billion of bilateral trading volume with Nigeria. “These mutual high-level visits have provided the opportunity to underline our shared goal of strengthening our bilateral ties in every field, especially in terms of commerce, defence industry, energy, construction, manufacturing healthcare, education, tourism and culture.

“With its steady growth over the last decade and by emerging as an economic powerhouse in its region, Türkiye expressed its readiness to share its development experience with African States to broaden and strengthen its cooperation in different areas.

“Today, Turkish business people, some of whom are present here are investing in numerous sectors: from Fast-Moving-Consumer goods to construction, from healthcare to transportation, from energy to agriculture.

“With the current pace of increasing commercial relations, I am confident that we will soon achieve our target of $5 billion of bilateral trading volume with Nigeria, which remains as one of our top trading partners in sub-Saharan Africa.”

By Bisade Ojoye

The governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun has told the newly installed Olowu of Owu, Abeokuta, His Highness, Oba, Professor Saka Adeola Matemilola that his enthronement was a call to service towards the development of Owu Kingdom and the state in general

Abiodun gave this charge on Saturday while presenting with the instrument of office as the 14th Olowu of Owu and 23rd Edition of Owu Day Celebration held at the Oba Adeleye Park, Sokori, Ori-Omi, Sokori, Abeokuta.

He also charged the new monarch to join hands with the government in its efforts towards achieving its vision of building the future of the state, especially now that his administration has charted a new economy blueprint for the state.

The governor described Owu people as intelligent, resourceful and highly cerebral and have evolved over the years to become a force not only in Yorubaland, but the entire nation.

Abiodun enjoined the people of the kingdom to ensure that the unbroken bond among the Owu people should continue to be strengthened especially after Orile Owu was devastated in the 1820s during the Yoruba inter-tribal wars.

He pointed out that the long history of the Owu people’s triumph over adversity, resilience in the face of opposition and crass demonstration made them a one, united, indivisible and proud entity.

“Indeed, wherever we find the Owu people, you see them excelling. Whether in Osun, their primordial ancestral homestead, through Kwara, Oyo, Lagos, Ogun and even in Ondo states. One is always faced with a unique species of mankind – indomitable, valiant, loyal, strong-willed, tenacious, highly outspoken, principled and resourceful”, the governor noted.

The governor who described the new Olowu as a man of honour and integrity whose vast experience and intellectual prowess, he believed would bring in immense growth to the kingdom therefore implored sons and daughters of the kingdom to support the traditional ruler in his developmental agenda to take the town to greater heights.

Abiodun assured equal treatment of all parts of the state in project execution, declaring that his administration remained committed towards the successful implementation of its ISEYA Agenda, and charging the people of Owu Kingdom to discharge their civic responsibilities peacefully as the 2023 election was fast approaching.

He commended those who contested for the stool with the new monarch for being orderly, the Planning Committee of the Odun Omo Olowu and other stakeholders who contributed to the success of the annual festival, noting that the large turn out of Owu indigenes at the coronation event was a confirmation to the acceptability of the new Olowu.

In his remarks, the chairman, Abeokuta North Local Government Area, Abdulsam Ayorinde, expressed optimism that the crowning of Oba Matemilola would usher in a new era of development in Owuland and its environs, urging the indigenes to rally round the traditional ruler for the peace and development of the town.

The Balogun of Owu and former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, represented by the Otun of Owu, Chief Doja Adewolu, described the new monarch as a man of wisdom, knowledge and good character who rose to the top of his career, expressing the hope that he would steer the ship of the town to greater height.

In his acceptance speech, Oba Matemilola assured all sons and daughters of Owu kingdom that he would lead the way and facilitate the growth of the kingdom, calling on groups, religious leaders and individuals in the kingdom to play their part with trust, dedication and unity.

Oba Matemilola believed the Olowu stool is unique and comes with great responsibilities, promising to live up to the virtues, principles and values as exemplified by his predecessors.

The event draw dignitaries from all walks of life, amongst others were former governors, Olusegun Osoba; Senator Ibikunle Amosun; Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Ogunwusi; Obong of Calabar, Edidem Ekpo Okon Abasi; Olu of Warri, Utieyinoritsetsola Emiko; Alake of Egbaland, Oba Adedotun Aremu Gbadebo.

By Olufemilade Oyinade

The wife of APC presidential flagbearer, Senator Oluremi Tinubu and wife of the presidential running mate, Hajiya Fatimah Shettima were in Yobe state to commiserate with the Governor, Mai Mala Buni Haruna and the people of the state over the devastating flood.

The governor while receiving them said the gesture exemplified the shared value of goodwill, compassion and willingness to stand united for the people.

“I am pleased to receive the wife of our party’s presidential candidate, Senator Remi Tinubu, and that of his running mate, Hajiya Fatima Shettima, who were in Yobe State to commiserate with the people over the recent devastation caused by flood.

“This gesture amplifies our shared values of goodwill and compassion, as well as our willingness to stand united for our people”, Governor Buni stressed

By Olamide Yinusa

The Executive Chairman, Ikenne Local Government, Hon. Olusegun Ogunleye has sent his warm felicitations to Hon. Olabisi Adesina on his election as the Chairman, Board of Directors, Lagos Airport Hotel.

Ogunleye, according to a release from his Media Office described the election as a well-deserved elevation and expressed confidence in Adesina’s capability to turn around the fortunes of the hotel and improve on its present enviable status.

“I have no doubt in my mind of your competence to take the hotel to greater heights, judging by your wealth of experience garnered over the years, as a successful businessman, thoroughbred administrator, and reputable socialite. I believe that your rich private sector background and wide political contacts and social network will be brought to bear in your new assignment,” said the Chairman.

Hon. Ogunleye therefore prayed and wished the Chairman, a successful tenure of office.

Hon. Adesina, an APC chieftain from Iperu Remo, Ogun State, was early in the year appointed by Governor Dapo Abiodun, as the Ogun State nominee into the board of the Lagos Airport Hotel, a subsdidiary of the Odua Group of Companies, jointly owned by the South West States of Ogun, Ondo, Oyo, Osun, Ekiti, and Lagos.

He was elected at the board meeting held on Wednesday, succeeding Princess Olufunke Olugboji, Ondo State representative on the board whose 2-year tenure has just lapsed.

By Prince Henry Ojoye

Professor Oba Saka Matemilola, emerged as the new Olowu of Owu Kingdom in Ogun State after a keenly contested election which took place among the seven candidates of the ruling houses in Owu, Abeokuta Ogun State. One of the prominent members of the kingmakers who was part of the selection process was former President Olusegun Obasanjo, the Balogun of Owu kingdom.

Oba Matemilola ascended the throne of his anscestry after the death of Oba Adegboyega Dosunmu who died in December 2021 after a brief illness. Oba Dosunmu was a veteran TV producer before he ascended the throne in 2005 and reigned till 2021.

An Engineer and human capacity developer from the Matemilola ruling house of Soke compound, Owu, Abeokuta. Matemilola bagged his Ph.D in Applied Mathematics from the University of Cambridge, UK.

He is a Visiting Scholar at the Institute of Petroleum Studies, University of Port Harcourt. He sits on the board of various companies, such as Motus Technology Limited, City Roller Limited and Cypher Crescent Limited. He belongs to the Nigeria Society of Engineers and a Fellow of Cambridge Philosophical Society.

He is also a distinguished member of the Society of Petroleum Engineers, Nigeria Council. As one of the influential sons of Owu kingdom, he has contributed immensely to the development of his community by providing water boreholes, monthly feeding allowance to the needy, dedicated financial support to healthcare, provision of school facilities and other philanthropic deeds.

However, his emergence did not come without controversy. After his selection, he was accused by two of the ruling house in Owu as not being an indigene of the community. Tajudeen Adelani and Aminat Adesina, both from different ruling houses in Owu separately petitioned the Ogun State government against the appointment of Matemilola. He was described as a non-indigene of Owu kingdom.

However, the claims of these candidates were dwarfed by the kings popularity and acceptance as many sons and daughters of Owu Kingdom said he had made significant and immeasurable contributions to the development of the land.

He choice, according to our impeccable sources was informed by his accessibility, amiability, approachability and sensitivity to the yearnings and aspirations of the Owu Kingdom. He was also preferred for his high degree of maturity and reasonable resolving issues within his lineage, amongst the people in the land and any one he encounters.

By Olufemilade Oyinade

Presidential candidate of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu said he had forgiven Vice President Yemi Osinbajo.

Tinubu stated this in Kano while addressing some political support groups loyal to Osinbajo during the APC presidential primaries, saying a man who asks forgiveness from God, he must be willing to forgive others.

Tinubu said he has nothing against the vice president and assured he would work with everybody, disclosing that he visited Osinbajo at his house after the primaries and also interacted with him during the ministerial retreat.

“I have nothing against him. I have been to his House after the primaries. I have seen him on the day of the goodwill message to the retreat organised by the president.

“And a man who forgives—a man who asks for forgiveness from Allah fully deserves forgiveness. If you cannot give forgiveness, how are you asking from Allah? To me, it is over,” he said.

During a meeting, Coordinator of the Drone Marshall Support Group, Alwan Hassan had urged Tinubu to work with Osinbajo and other presidential aspirants who ran against him at the primary election on 8 June.

He said they had made consultations with some of Tinubu’s friends and enemies and some of them spoke glowingly about him. “Most of them agreed that you are patient and forgiving, and that you easily forgives whosoever offends him in politics.”

“We want to see more of public participation between you and the vice president, Professor Yemi Osinbajo and all other aspirants that contested against you. You are the candidate, you have won,” he said.

Hassan assured that all the group would work for the APC candidate.

Osinbajo was one of the presidential aspirants who ran against Tinubu in the APC presidential primary election held in June.

Aside from Osinbajo, other 13 presidential aspirants included the Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, Governor Dave Umahi of Ebonyi State and Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello.

Osinbajo, a political ally of Tinubu, served as attorney general and commissioner for justice when Tinubu was governor of Lagos State between 1999 and 2007.

By William Adeyemi

The Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria, Mr. Godwin Emefiele has announced that the bank would redesign the Naira.

The Governor who announced this at a press briefing in Abuja, said the exercise would affect the highest denominations: 200, 500, 1000 notes.

Emiefele said the action was taken to control the currency in circulation revealing that the new naira notes would be in circulation from December 15.

He added, “The new and existing currencies shall remain legal tender and circulate together until January 31, 2023 when the existing currencies shall seize to be legal tender.

“Accordingly, all Deposit Money Banks currently holding the existing denominations of the currency may begin returning these notes back to the CBN effective immediately. The newly designed currency will be released to the banks in the order of First-come-First-serve basis.

“Customers of banks are enjoined to begin paying into their bank accounts the existing currency to enable them withdraw the new banknotes once circulation begins in mid December 2022. All banks are therefore expected to keep open, their currency processing centers from Monday to Saturday so as to accommodate all cash that will be returned by their customers.

“For the purpose of this transition from existing to new notes, bank charges for cash deposits are hereby suspended with immediate effect. Therefore, DMBs are to note that no bank customer shall bear any charges for cash returned/paid into their accounts.

“Members of the public are to please note that the present notes remain legal tender and should not be rejected as a means of exchange for purchase of goods and services.

“We would like to use this opportunity to reassure the general public that the CBN would continue to monitor both the financial system in particular, and the economy in general, and always act in good faith for the achievement of the Bank’s objectives and the betterment of the country.

By Stephanie Henry

United States President, Joe Biden and Britain’s new Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak have agreed in talks Tuesday to work together to support Ukraine and stand up to China, the White House said.

They spoke for the first time hours after Sunak became Britain’s UK, inheriting an economic crisis following the resignation of Liz Truss after a mere 45-day tenure.

The two leaders also reaffirmed the special relationship that exists between the United States and Britain, and said they would work together to advance global security and prosperity, the White House said in a read-out of the conversation.

“The leaders agreed on the importance of working together to support Ukraine and hold Russia accountable for its aggression,” the statement said of the war triggered by the Russian invasion of its pro-Western neighbor in February.

The White House said Biden and Sunak also agreed to “address the challenges posed by China,” which Washington has identified as its top geopolitical and economic rival on the world stage today.

Downing St had earlier released its own read-out of the call in which it said the pair “discussed the extent of UK-US cooperation, both bilaterally and in regions such as the Indo-Pacific,” as well as the more contentious issue of Northern Ireland.

China’s foreign office spokesman Wang Wenbin said on Wednesday that Washington must abandon its “zero-sum thinking” on Beijing.

“China is a partner and a (source of) opportunity for the development of all countries, not a challenge and a threat,” Wang said at a daily press briefing.

“Instead of spreading its outdated ‘China threat theory’ and piecing together a small clique with no future, it should try to establish a new mindset of openness, inclusiveness and win-win cooperation, and do more to promote world peace and development.”

Earlier on Tuesday Biden had congratulated Sunak in a tweet.

Biden described the naming of Britain’s first non-white prime minister as “pretty astounding, a groundbreaking milestone.”

Britain has been a key European ally of the United States in arming and supporting the Ukrainian military as it tries to repel the Russian invasion which began in February.

By Bisade Ojoye

The Executive Vice Chairman/Chief Executive of the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) Engr. Prof. Mohammed Sani Haruna has disclosed that the on-going nationwide upgrade of skills of Nigerian youths in various fields and occupations has been aimed at Nigeria’s participation in the fourth Industrial revolution.

Prof Haruna at the occasion of the training of 100 youths in “Modern Methods of Electrical Installations and Maintenance” today in Calabar, Cross River State, South-South geo-political zone advised the youths to take their training and empowerment programme seriously because the series of training was to prepare them to contribute to industrial revolution presently being championed by NASENI as directed by President Muhammadu Buhari.

According to NASENI boss, the need to get Nigerian youths equipped and or given new skills in order to cope with changes in technologies and innovations could no longer be over emphasised. “technology is changing and those with old skills in electrical installations are losing jobs because new techniques for either trouble-shooting and handling of electrical installations are coming to the industry”, he stressed.

According to the Executive Vice Chairman of NASENI: “development in cutting edge technologies or frontier technologies as the innovations that are shaping the fourth industrial revolution is no doubt disrupting many things and introducing constant changes and standards.

“These technologies include Artificial intelligence(AI); Robotics; the Internet of Things(IOT); Big Data: Block Chain; Additive Manufacturing(3D Printing; Autonomous Vehicles; Unmanned Aerial Vehicles; Gene Editing; 5G Network; and even Smart Grid and agitations for wireless electricity. Every aspect of human endeavour, Agriculture, Health, Industry, Transports, Hospitality etc all now requiring electricity however advanced Electricity Energy.

Speaking further on reasons for the Skills acquisition training of 100 youths in Calabar, Prof. Haruna explained that installation, repairs and maintenance will no longer be metre conduiting, piping or trunking of cable channel and streaming overhead conductors alone. He said the new system of modern electrical installations and maintenance had gone beyond provision of lighting points and sockets outlets. It is about automation remote sensing, remote control and wireless, therefore the capacity of the already existing electrical technicians needed retooling and skills upgrade.

Professor Haruna said “handlers of modern electrical installations repairs and maintenance need to familiarize themselves with the current advances of the new and emerging technologies and also prepare, and be equipped to possess adequate competencies to meet the challenges and opportunities of the development anticipated of the shape and nature of the next industrial revolution which Nigeria must be part of in line with the directive given to NASENI by President Muhammadu Buhari”

The Governor of Cross River State, Prof. Benedict Ayade who was special guest at the occasion thanked the Federal Government and NASENI for bringing the upgrade and introduction of new skills in electrical installations and maintenance to Calabar and Cross River State’ youths.

He disclosed that both the Federal Government under President Buhari administration and Cross River State under Prof. Benedict Ayade shared same vision on the need to pursue solving the socio-economic challenges of the country, creation of jobs for the teeming youths and poverty reduction amongst the general populace via industrialization and the development of the manufacturing sector of the economy.

He said the state had revived the Construction and Fabrication Academy of West Africa Building in Calabar, a building now serving as temporary site for newly established NASENI Agricultural Machinery & Equipment Development Institute(AMEDI),Calabar.

The Cross River State Governor, represented by the Deputy Governor, Prof. Ivara Esu thanked the Executive Vice Chairman/Chief Executive of NASENI, Engr. Prof. Mohammed Sani Haruna on the training and upgrade of the skills of 100 youths in the State.

The Chairman of the occasion, Barrister Ochiglegor Igbado, Member, House of Representatives commended President Muhammadu for his passion for youth developments, saying without focus on self-employment and skill acquisition of the youth, it is practically impossible to create adequate jobs because of the large number of the unemployed youths coming out of schools. Therefore, he urged the trainees to take the on-going skills upgrade in electrical installations and maintenance very serious such that there would not be need any more to invite foreigners from neighbouring countries to fix electrical faults and maintain installations in the State.

A list of equipment handed over to the youths included: Complete electrical tool box, Multi-metre tester, Cordless Drilling machine, Leather handgloves and other safety equipment

By Olufemilade Oyinade

Ogun State governor, Dapo Abiodun has described the death of the former Head of Service in the state, Engineer Isiaq Olanrewaju Bisiriyu, as shocking, painful and a great loss to the state.

Abiodun, who stated that the former Number One civil servant in the state was a thorough-bred public servant and astute administrator, declared that Ogun had lost one of its finest in the public sector.

The governor said, though Engineer Bisiriyu had retired from the service, his contributions to the state matters, particularly in the area of public service would be sorely missed. He was the first Head of Service to work with Gov. Abiodun when he assumed office in 2019.

Abiodun, in a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Kunle Somorin, in Abeokuta, expressed his deep condolences to the family of the former Head of State, his community and the civil service of Ogun state.

He observed that as a governor, working with the late HoS was not only eventful but also beneficial and cordial.

Abiodun added that his administration inherited the late Bisiriyu as the Head of Service from the immediate past administration but Bisiriyu stood out as a worthy administrator.

“His acumen, good character, humane disposition and unassuming personality, endeared him to our team”, the statement said of the late former Clerk of the House of Assembly.

Gov. Abiodun reiterated that he would personally miss his wise counsel, just as he noted that a huge vacuum had been created by the demise of Engineer Bisiriyu.

While praying that Allah should grant the soul of the departed Aljanah Fridaus, the governor equally asked God to grant his family and state civil servants the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.

By Bisade Ojoye

he lineages of the kingship can be traced back to the  first Olowu of Owu, son of Oduduwa’s daughter.

Every Olowu that ruled the  Owu Kingdom were princes selected from six ruling houses namely Amororo, Otileta, Ayoloye, Akinjobi, Akinoso and Lagbedu. The Oba will be assisted by his appointed chiefs known as Ogbonis and Ologuns.

Other past Olowu who ruled the kingdom of Owu from the genesis before Oba Saka Matemilola include:

1. Oba Pawu 1855-1867
   (OTILETA Family)
2. Oba Adefowote
   1867-1872 (OTILETA
   Family)
3. Oba Aderinmoye
   1873-1890
   (OTILETA Family)
4. Oba Adepegba
   1893-1905
   (AYOLOYE Family)
5. Oba Owokokade
   1906-1918
   (OTILETA Family)
6. Oba Dosunmu
   1918-1924
   (AMORORO Family)
7. Oba Adesin
   1924-1936
   (OTILETA Family)
8. Oba Adelani
   Gbogboade 1938-1946
   (OTILETA Family)
9. Oba Salami Gbadela
   Ajibola 1949-1972
   (AYOLOYE Family)
10. Oba Adebowale
    Oyegbade 1975-1980
    (AKINJOBI Family)
11. OBA Michael
    Oyelekan April 29th,
    1987 -May 8th, 1987
    (AKINOSO Family)
12. Oba Olawale Adisa
    Odeleye 1993-2003
    (LAGBEDU Family)
13. Oba Adegboyega
    Dosunmu Amororo II
    From 2005-2021.

Historically, the history of Owu kingdom is gloomy and there have been several conspiracy theories that surround her history. Based on the oral sources, the founding of Owu Ipole which was formerly known as  Orile-Owu was shortly after the settlement of Oduduwa in Ile – Ife.  Like  they said Owu was the first to be founded after Ile – Ife. Going by oral tradition, it is believed that the Owu occupied an area directly along and below Niger River in the present country of Nigeria. Orile-Owu later expanded and became a very popular and powerful Yoruba settlement, which eventually attained the status of a kingdom of great repute. It became a force to be reckoned with within Yoruba land, particularly between the late 18th and early 19th centuries.

During the second half of the 19th century, Orile-Owu began to decline due to hunger, persistence war and insecurity over their lives  and properties resulting from slave raiding. Therefore, they had to evacuate the territory in  search of a secure place in order to ensure their survival. The Owus moved out of their settlement  and escaped southwest in groups for safety in the face of heavy external aggression (Chief Olalere per comm., 2011).Their initial settlement was destroyed as a result of the late 19th century intra-sub-ethnic wars.

This caused a lot of damage to the people and in response to the threat, the Owus had to move out of the territory to take refuge in neighboring kingdoms, which is why there is wide dispersal of the Owus all over the country. Owu settlements can be found today  mostly in Yoruba communities like Abeokuta, Lagos, Igbomina land in Kwara State. Based on the account given by Ogundele and Babalola, 2007:60; Ogundele and Ebonine: 2010, the fall of Old Oyo empire in the early 19th century, coupled with the final invasion of Orile-Owu in 1825 was pertinent to the demographic changes in southern Yoruba land. 

After moving out of their former territory for a new settlement which is Ibadan,, the rulers of Ibadan, upon hearing the impending Owus attack on their territory, they immediately send  diplomatic emissaries to them.  On the contrary, unlike earlier settlements, the Owus did not stage any war or violence attempt against the army of Ibadan,  instead they peacefully moved into the town, this was unlike their initial territory where they made use of force and war.  As a response towards their peaceful gesture, the monarchs of Ibadan provided them territory to settle (Ita Lisa to Owu Ipole near Ikire).

Going forward, they also settled in Abeokuta among the people of  Egba. The Owus people had engaged in several wars (Owu war) and won battles. They moved from territory to territories, which is why today they can be found in  the Niger River, Lagos State, Epe, etc. Moreover, they can not be classified neither as Ijebus or Egbas.