About Us

Our vision is to connect, inform, and empower Oyo

OyoTimes is a digital-first, community-powered news platform designed to simplify and streamline how we all access the local news, insights, and stories that matter most to our town.

OyoTimes was founded by Ridwan Awujoola (Readollar), a Product Designer, an Education Officer with the Oyo State Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, who saw a gap between our community and the digital world.

With a background in Educational Management and a deep passion for technology and community building, Ridwan's mission is to create a single, reliable, and accessible platform for the stories of our town.

This project is built on the belief that a connected community is a stronger community. By providing a modern, easy-to-use platform, we aim to bridge the gap between traditional media and the way we live our lives today—all with a hyper-local focus.

From the latest news and political insights to discovering local businesses and celebrating our shared culture, OyoTimes is a platform built for Oyo, by Oyo.

Ridwan Awujoola

Ridwan Awujoola

Founder & Editor-in-Chief

100%

Local Focus

50+

Community Contributors

1000s

Stories to Tell

Meet the Team

Esther Howard

Esther Howard

Copywriter

Dianne Russell

Dianne Russell

Back-End Developer

Ridwan Awujoola

Ridwan Awujoola

Designer

Jerome Bell

Jerome Bell

Marketing

Cody Fisher

Cody Fisher

Human Resources

Bessie Cooper

Bessie Cooper

Quality Assurance

Jenny Wilson

Jenny Wilson

Content Manager

Kathryn Murphy

Kathryn Murphy

Financial Analyst

Our Core Values

It takes great people to make a great product. Our company culture champions these values, which our team members embody in everything we do.

Community First

Our primary goal is to amplify the voices of Oyo residents, telling the stories that matter most to our town.

Local Focus

We are hyper-focused on the news, challenges, and triumphs of Oyo. If it happens here, it matters to us.

Truth & Accuracy

We are committed to reliable, well-researched, and unbiased reporting. Trust is our foundation.

Inclusivity

A platform for all people, families, and businesses of Oyo, regardless of background, belief, or status.

Innovation

Using modern technology (like this website!) to make local news more accessible and engaging for everyone.

Constructive Dialogue

We believe in building bridges. Our goal is to foster positive, respectful conversations that move Oyo forward.

Join Our Team

Interesting in applying for a position? View our Careers page for open positions and apply. We're looking for passionate people to join us.

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