Security

No Room For Under-Aged Herders In Ondo- Gov. Akeredolu

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Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu says security operatives will continue to arrest under-age herders across Ondo State.

Governor Akeredolu stated this while swearing in Princess Oladunni Odu as the first female Secretary to the State Government alongside four special advisers to the governor.

The Special Advisers were the immediate-past Head of the State Public Service, Mr. Dare Aragbaiye as Special Adviser on Union Matters and Special Duties, Mrs Olubunmi Ademosu Special Adviser, Public and Intergovernmental Relations, Mr Babatunde Kolawole as Special Adviser, Rural and Community Development as well as Mr Summy-Smart Francis as Special Adviser on Entrepreneurship Development

Congratulating the people of Ondo state on the versatile Special advisers being choosing towards good governance Governor Akeredolu said the state government would continue to eject illegal occupants from the state forests.

Governor Akeredolu explained that modern methods of cattle breeding and cattle ranching would be encouraged where herders would be duly registered to end incessant conflicts between herders and farmers or the host communities

Responding on behalf of others, the secretary to the state government, Princess Oladunni Odu and Kolawole Babatunde in an interview pledged that the new appointees would be committed to making Ondo State better than they met it

Olorunferanmi Odofin

Politics

Gov. Akeredolu Swears In Four Commissioners

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Ondo State Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu has sworn in four commissioners to run the affairs of four ministries in Ondo State

They are the former Commissioner for information and orientation, Mr. Donald Ojogo, his counterpart in the ministry of Finance, Mr. Wale Akinterinwa, former Commissioner for Justice and Attorney general, Sir Charles Titiloye , and the former Special Adviser on Works, Lands and Infrastructure, Mr. Aminu Raimi.

The Governor attributed the commissioner’s choice to their outstanding performances in the first tenure

Describing the commissioners as trusted choices, Governor Akeredolu charged them to be committed to the yearnings and aspirations of the good people of Ondo State

Mr. Akeredolu who directed the new commissioners including the S.A to return to their previous ministries urged them to put in their best to the services of the people.

Responding on behalf of others, the Commissioner for finance, Mr. Wale Akinterinwa appreciated Governor Akeredolu for the opportunity with a promise never to let the governor and the people of Ondo State down.

Olorunferanmi Odofin

Politics

Ondo Assembly Okays Commissioner Nominees

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Ondo State House of Assembly has confirmed the four Commissioner Nominees forwarded to it by Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu last week.
The Commissioner Nominees include Mr Donald Ojogo, Mr Wale Akinterinwa, Sir Charles Titiloye and Mr Raimi Aminu.
The house at the plenary led by the Speaker, Mr Bamidele Oleyelogun after receiving the report of the house committee on selection embarked on the confirmation process.
At the plenary, the lawmakers from the constituencies of the nominees took turn to speak on the nominees and formally present them before the house.
The Speaker, Mr Oleyelogun thereafter put the confirmation to voice vote and the lawmakers accented to it.
The house also confirm the nomination of Mr Bayo Olufusi as a member of Ondo State Judicial Service Commission.
Responding on behalf of the Nominees, Mr Donald Ojogo commended the lawmakers for the thorough screening and reception accorded them and promised to discharged responsibilities to be given to them in the interest of developing the state.

Olumide Abudu

Security

Community Policing: Ondo Govt. Gives LGs Go Ahead

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Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu has directed the Eighteen Local Government Chairmen in the State to set up Local Vigilante group for Security surveillance at the grassroots

He gave the directive at a meeting with the local government chairmen in his office in Akure.

Governor Akeredolu said the effort was to tackle insecurity and rid the state of criminal elements especially at the grassroots.

He encouraged the council chairmen to engage local hunters who would work effectively with the state security network codenamed “Amotekun” to dislodged the dreaded elements from the state’s forest.

The Governor assured that, at least, two vehicles would be provided for the Amotekun Corps in each local government areas as operational vehicles to aid their fight against criminality.

Arakunrin Akeredolu noted that the Amotekun corps is key to the effective security of lives and properties of the people of the state, urging the local government chairmen to work with the Amotekun Corps.

Earlier, the state chairman of the Association of Local Government of Nigeria ALGON who is also the Chairman of Akoko South-West Local Government Mr. Augustine Oloruntogbe had congratulated the Governor for conducting local government election in the state in fulfilment of his electioneering campaign.

Olorunferanmi Odofin

Yoruba

Won Ti Bura Fun Gomina Akeredolu Fun Saa Eto Isejoba Keji

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Won ti bura fun Gomina ipinle Ondo, Ogbeni Rotimi Akeredolu gege bi Gomina Ipinle naa fun saa keji.

Gomina Akeredolu tow obo iwe lago mokanla ku ise die owuro oni.

Igbakeji re titun, Lucky Ayedatiwa, naa je bibura fun lati ropo igbakeji re tele too dije taako ninu eto idibo Gomina to koja nipinle naa.

Akoroyin ileese wa to wa nibi eto naa jabo pe liana abo covid-19, je titele san-san.

Odofin/Idogbe

Politics

Akeredolu, Deputy take Oath of Office

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Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu has taken an oath of office as the sixth elected Governor of Ondo State

Governor Akeredolu and the new Deputy governor elect, Lucky Ayedatiwa emerged victorious in the last year governorship election held on October tenth in Ondo State

The Oath of office was administered by the state chief judge, Justice Olanrewaju Akeredolu

Venue of the second term inauguration on Igbatoro road in Akure, the Dome was filled to capacity but in compliance with the covid-19 protocols

Security operatives both in uniform and otherwise were fully on ground to maintain peace and order

Dignitaries at the ocassion include Dr. Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti state, his Lagos counterpart, Babajide Sanwoolu, Ogun State, Dapo Abiodun, Godwin obaseki of Edo State, Osun State Gboyega Oyetola, APC leader, Chief Bisi Akande and former Governor of Ogun State, Senator Ibikunle Amosun.

The mother of Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, Mama Grace Akeredolu was also in Attendance

Shortly after Mama Akeredolu’s arrival, the National Leader of the All Progressives Congress, Asiwaju Ahmed Bola Tinubu also arrived at the venue

Olorunferanmi Odofin

Politics

Gov. Akeredolu Lauds Gbenga Daniel Over Defection

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Chairman, Southwest Governor’s forum, Arakunrin Rotimi Akeredolu says the defection of the former governor of Ogun State, Otunba Gbenga Daniel from People’s Democratic Party, to All Progressives Congress, APC, is a welcome development appreciated by the party faithful.

The Chairman, who is also the Governor of Ondo State made the remark at Sagamu, country home of former governor Gbenga Daniel to welcome him to the party.

Governor Akeredolu described the defection of the former governor as home coming noting that the former governor had stayed too long outside his home.

He noted that the ongoing APC membership revalidation and registration has created an opportunity for people to join the ruling party and urged the party members in the state to come together as they have more to gain when there is unity.

Kano State governor, Alhaji abdutlahi Ganduje in a remark described event as historic and extol the virtues of the former governor being an experienced politician.

Niger State Governor, Alhaji Abubakar Bello who is the Chairman of the ongoing APC membership revalidation and registration exercise expressed satisfaction over the massive movement of new members into the party

The Ogun State governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun in a remark described Otunba Daniel as a dynamic political figure whose presence in the party will make it stronger in the state.

Otunba Gbenga Daniel while responding commended Governor Dapo Abiodun for his style of governance which he said has helped in transforming the state.

He advised Nigerians to close ranks and speak with one voice in order to surmount the insecurity challenge currently ravaging Ogun state and the entire nation.

Wale Oluokun

Health

Ondo Government Establishes Agency To Check Counterfeit Drugs

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The bill to regulate all drugs in hospitals across Ondo State is in progress

Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu announced this during the official flag-off of the Basic Health Care Provision Fund Programme in Akure

The Governor said the Drug Regulatory Agency was to put out fake drugs in the hospitals thus facilitating better healthcare in the society

Governor Akeredolu who said the Health Care Fund was to mitigate financial barrier encouraged the state’s residents especially the civil servants to key into the intervention program for improved medical delivery

In a remark, General Manager, Ondo State Contributory Health Commission, Dr. Abiodun Oyeneyin said the medical care supported by 2014 national health act would take care of 50 while the primary health care would handle 45 percent and the remaining 5 percent by emergency cum NCDC

Dr. Oyeneyin maintained that 20000 beneficiaries would be enrolled across the 18 local government with beneficiaries drawn from national social register.

Feranmi Odofin

Security

Makinde, Akeredolu Visit Sasa Market, Sue for Peace

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Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo state and his counterpart from Ondo, Rotimi Akeredolu SAN have appealed to residents and traders to remain calm following a mayhem which occurred between an indigene and settler in Sasa market, Akinyele local government area of Oyo state.
Governor Akeredolu who was in company of Governor Makinde visited the market to commiserate with the affected traders and residents in the area over their losses.
Addressing the warring factions at the popular Sasa market, Governor Seyi Makinde and the Chairman of the South West Governors Forum, Rotimi Akeredolu enjoined the aggrieved groups to sheath their swords and give peace a chance.
They warned against reprisal attacks reminding the people that Nigeria is one and spread across the different geo-political zones of the country.
Speaking with newsmen after the exercise,Governor Makinde promised an immediate palliatives for the traders and residents of Sasa community who lost their abodes and properties to the clash.
The governor, who would later meet with the leaders of the market to find a lasting solution to the conflict, urged the security agents to step up their game and fish out those who were hiding under the crisis to perpetrate evils.
On the closure of the Sasa market and environs to further forestall the break down of law and order, Governor Makinde said the curfew was still in place.
Also, in an interview, Governor Akeredolu appealed to the people to allow the incumbent governor to take charge and resolve the matter amicably.
It would be recalled that a man was allegedly killed following a fight which occurred between an indigene and settlers at the market last Thursday resulting into reprisal attacks leading to loss of lives and properties.

Iyabo Adebisi

Security

Ondo Gov. Seeks Collaboration Between Security Agents

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Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu has appealed to the Nigeria Military to collaborate with the community security agents to combat the increasing criminal activities in the country

Governor Akeredolu made the appeal at the 2021 Armed forces Remembrance day celebration in Akure, the Ondo State Capital.

The governor observed daily decrease in the number of military personnel in the face of the ongoing fight against insurgency, terrorism, kidnapping and armed banditry

Governor Akeredolu argued that the step would not only boost the military strength but would also enhance local intelligence to get the perpetrators.

The governor implored the federal government to provide technologically aided equipment for the military with the assurance that Ondo state government would also continue to assist families of the fallen heroes with generous donation

Earlier, the commissioner for Women Affairs and social development, Mrs. Titi Adeyemi had solicited supports for the families of the fallen heroes to boost the morale of serving personnel and the living heroes

In attendance were security chiefs, religious and traditional rulers including Brigadier General Zakare Abubakar and Deji of Akure, Oba Aladetoyinbo Aladelusi.

High points of the remembrance day included the parade and wreath laying as well as presentation of softloan cheques to families of the departed heroes by the state’s chairman, micro credit agency, Mrs. Kolawole Kosemani.

Armed forces remembrance day is an annual event in memory of the nation’s fallen heroes and veterans, recounting their sacrifices during the first and second world war, Nigerian civil war and peace support operations around the world.

Olorunferanmi Odofin

News Yoruba

Gomina Akeredolu Seleri Ebun Gbamabinu Fawon Eeyan Ti Dukia Won Baje Nipinle Naa

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Gomina ipinle Ondo Oluwarotimi Akeredolu ti seleri lati seto gba mabinu fawon eeyan ti dukia won je bibaje nipinle naa.

Gomina Akeredolu, so eyi lasiko to nba awon Oniroyin soro nilu Akure, leyin to sabewo sawon ibi towoja awon omo isota dee nilu Akure to fi mo Okitipupa nibiti won tii foo ogba ewon.

Gomina sope, iko kan yoo je gbigbe kale ti yoo risi awon dukia to je bibaje fun eto iranwo too ye.

O sodi mimo pea won towote pelu iwa aito konilo laijiya.

Gomina Akeredolu ko sai war o awon araalu lati maa bojuto dukia ijoba toba wa lakata won.

  ODOFIN/IDOGBE

Education

#EndSARS: Akeredolu halts academic activities

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Ondo State Government has directed that all schools be closed for the meantime from tomorrow 21st October 2020 because of the engulfing nationwide protest and the need to ensure safety of our students and staff.

Parents and the public are to note this directive and all schools are to comply.

Any inconvenience is regretted, while the State Government would ensure resumption of our schools as soon as possible.

Thank you and God bless.

Femi Agagu

Hon.Commissioner for Education

Politics

Governor Akeredolu Receives Certificate of Return

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Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC has presented certificates of return to the Governor-Elect, Mr. Oluwarotimi Akeredolu and Deputy Governor-Elect Mr. Lucky Ayedatiwa in Ondo State election held on Saturday October 10, 2020.

INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, represented by the National Commissioner in charge of Ondo, Ogun and Lagos, Dr. Adekunle Ogunmola charged the Governor elect to be magnanimous in victory.

In an address, INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner, REC in Ondo state, Ambassador Rufus Akeju reassured all stakeholders in the electoral process that the commission would continue to build on high level of credibility it has achieved in both Edo and Ondo governorship elections.

In an acceptance speech, the Governor elect and incumbent, Mr. Oluwarotimi Akeredolu commended INEC for the successful conduct of the election while dedicating the victory to the people of Ondo state.

Governor Akeredolu promised to do more that would surpass his achievement in the first term.

Our Correspondent reports that the ceremony was witnessed by dignitaries from across the party hierarchy, 17 members of the house of assembly loyal to the Governor among others.

Olumide Abudu

Politics

Ondo Guber: Gov. Abiodun Expresses Joy over Akeredolu’s Victory

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Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has congratulated his Ondo State counterpart, Olurotimi Akeredolu, for emerging the winner of Saturday’s gubernatorial election in the state.

In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Kunle Somorin, Governor Abiodun described the victory as a testimony of Akeredolu’s popularity among his people, noting that his performance in the last four years had contributed immensely to the sound victory recorded at the poll.

Governor Abiodun expressed happiness over the peaceful conduct of the election, saying it was an indication that Nigeria was steadily making progress in her democratic journey.

While assuring the Governor-Elect of the support of his government and  the people of Ogun State for a successful tenure, Governor Abiodun expressed optimism that Akeredolu’s second term would usher in more physical development that would be second to none in the history of Ondo State.

He called on the people of Ondo State to give their governor the needed support for the state to experience more developments in the next four years.

Bolanle Adesida

Politics

Re-Election: Gov. Fayemi Congratulates Akeredolu

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Ekiti State Governor, Kayode Fayemi has congratulated his Ondo State counterpart for his success in the governorship poll held yesterday, October 10,2020.

This is contained in a Press Release by Governor Fayemi’s Chief Press Secretary, Yinka Oyebode.

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PRESS. RELEASE

FAYEMI CONGRATULATES AKEREDOLU ON RE-ELECTION

….says Ondo electoral victory a wake-up call for APC

The Governor of Ekiti State, Dr Kayode Fayemi has congratulated Ondo State Governor, Mr Rotimi Akeredolu (SAN) on his re-election for a second term in office.

Governor Fayemi in a statement in Ado-Ekiti on Sunday, said Akeredolu’s electoral victory was an attestation to the fact the electorate would always reward a performing leader and administration with their votes.

Dr Fayemi also commended the people of Ondo State for their peaceful conduct at the poll, a situation which he said greatly reduced the pre-election tension in the state in addition to crippling the antics of purveyors of violence.

The Ekiti State Governor also congratulated the national leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for proper coordination. He also lauded the leaders of the party in Ondo State for closing ranks ahead of the election and working together to achieve victory for the party.

The Ondo State experience, he says, should be a wake- up call for the party that effective coordination and sincerity of purpose are necessary for electoral victory.

“It is a new day in Ondo State. Congratulations to my brother Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu (SAN) and a bigger congratulation to the APC members in the state. The biggest applause, however, goes to the good people of Ondo State for ensuring the election was held in an atmosphere devoid of rancour, violence and blood-letting as many had predicted.

“It is heart-warming to see the electorate reward Governor Akeredolu’s good performance in terms of industrialisation and infrastructure development of the state among others with electoral victory.

“To whom much is given, much should be expected. I have no doubt that the good people of Ondo State would witness a greater level of socio-economic, industrial and infrastructure development in Governor Akeredolu’s second term.
Governor Fayemi urged the APC leadership to build on the electoral success in Ondo State for future elections.

“It is a wake-up call that with a laser beam focus, proper planning, unity and sincerity of purpose, elections are almost always winnable. It is hoped that the various bye elections coming up at the end of the month will benefit from this renewed vigour and focus in our party”, Dr Fayemi added.

Yinka Oyebode
Chief Press Secretary to the Governor
11-10-2020