Man O' War Nigeria, Oyo State Command Blog

  In 2020, there were 2.3 million women diagnosed with breast cancer and 685 000 deaths globally. As of the end of 2020, there were 7.8 million women alive who were diagnosed with breast cancer in the past 5 years, making it the world’s most prevalent cancer. It is therefore the commitment of the Oyo State Command to contribute its quita towards the eradication of the disease.   This was the reason why a Breast Cancer Awareness Seminar  was organised by the Gallant Female Unit (GFU) of the State Command  on the 27th of October 2023. Breast cancer is a disease in which abnormal breast cells grow out of control and form tumours. If left unchecked, the tumours can spread throughout the body and become fatal. The GFU led by their O/C, ASM Salako Azeezat has made it their responsibility to create awareness, by providing information on breast cancer among women, men and students to make them understand the importance of early detection and treatment. The program was attend...

At about 1100hrs on Tuesday, 31st October 2023, officers of Man O' War responded to a tip of the sighting of group of students engaging in truancy in the vicinity of Olubadan Secondary School, Ibadan. Sequel to this, during a raid in the adjoining area of the school around 1135hours, a number of truants were apprehended in a nearby abandoned building which has been turned into a gambling den. Items recovered from the said entities included knives, catapult and gambling items.   The students and the recovered items were handed over to the school authorities. The State Command of Man O' War Nigeria will continue to assist the authorities in ensuring an end to truancy in all public schools in Oyo State.

N o organisation can develop without investing in the development of the mental capacity of its members.  This is the basis of the various programs organised by the present Man O' War leadership in Oyo State.  These programs have been aimed at refreshing and stimulating members intellectual development and include seminars, symposia and field training programs. A recent example of this continuous education program is the enrollment and subsequent graduation of several officers of the State Command as members and fellows of the Institute of Criminology and Strategic Studies (ICSS). At the graduation ceremony which was held on Wednesday, 25th October 2023 at Oyo State House of Chiefs, Agodi Secretariat. Ibadan, the State Commander, Alhaji Yekeen Lukman led the roll of calls of members that bagged the fellowship of the Institute, having performed excellently by passing out with distinction at the Diploma and Higher Diploma courses. The Yekeen Lukman-led administration will not r...

It was the timely response of men of Man O' War Nigeria that probably saved the life of a teacher in ADS Secondary School in Saki West Local Government Area of Oyo State on Friday, 20th October 2023. One of the suspects being apprehended   The teacher was being assaulted by the suspects armed with knifes and assorted charms when the Intelligence & Information Gathering Unit of the Saki West Area Command of Man O' War Nigeria got wind of the incident. A knife retrieved from the suspects   Led by the Area Commander, DSM Odukunle Felix, the school invaders were overpowered and disarmed and the teacher rescued by the combined team of men of the Area Command and those of the Rescue Unit of the State Command. The invaders had been allegedly unleashed on the school by a disgruntled parent whose child was reported to have been disciplined for bad behaviour. The student however turn the disciplinary session into a fist fight with the teacher. The suspects have been handed over t...

On Saturday, October 7, 2023, the Oyo State Command of Man O' War Nigeria held the finals of its first sports fiesta at the Chief Lekan Salami Stadium, Adamasingba, Ibadan. The event was a resounding success, with a large turnout of participants and spectators. The athletes competed in a variety of sporting events, including football, relay races, and sprints. At the occasion, Pastor Gabriel Amusan, the founder of Agbala Gabriel Apostolic Church in Ibadan, was decorated with the ranks of an honorary member of the organization as a War Marshall. He was also given an award for his support of the organization and its commitment to youth development. Pastor Gabriel Amusan Receiving His Award from the State Commander  In his remarks, Pastor Amusan expressed his gratitude for the honor and pledged his continued support for Man O' War Nigeria. He also promised to help complete the renovation of the organization's office at Iwo-Road. The Oyo State Commander of Man O' War Nigeri...

PRESS RELEASE The Oyo State Government has committed to unwavering support of the Man O' War organization in the state. This was made known by the State Governor, Engr. ‘Seyi Makinde on Saturday the 7th of October 2023 at the finals of the maiden edition of the annual sports fiesta of the Man O' War organization in Oyo state. Hon. Adegoke being welcomed by the State Commander   The governor, who was represented at the occasion by the Honorable Commissioner for Youths and Sports, Hon. Wasilat Adegoke, commended the Man O' War organization for its role in promoting discipline, patriotism, and physical fitness among young people. Noting that Engr. ‘Seyi Makinde has been sponsoring hundreds of members of the organisation to various Citizenship and Leadership Training Centre courses even before becoming the Governor, assured the organization of the state government’s continued support in its efforts to develop the skills and talents of young people in the state. The victorious O...

I t was a spectacular moment yesterday, Saturday 12th August 2023 in Oyo town, the venue of the inter-zonal football competition between Ibadan Main-City and Oke-Ogun Zone1 as the latter scored a total of 6 goals versus the fomer 1 goal, to win the match. Oke-Ogun Zone 1 Football Team           Similarly, Ibadan Less-City was defeated by Ibarapa Zone in Ido town via penalty shootout.       Ogbomoso Zone had a technical walk-over on Oke-Ogun3  to proceed to the next stage while the match between Oyo and Oke-Ogun2 ended 2:0 in favour of Oyo Zone.                                 As  stated by the Chairman of the Sports Festival Committee and a former State Commander, Alhaji Femi-Sanni, t he football aspect of the Sports Festival is now expected to go into the semi-final and final stages. Oke-Ogun2 Zonal Football Team  The grand finale of the Sports F...