Lifestyle

Eminent Nigerians Grace Pa Christopher Ogunbanjo’s Funeral

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By Wuraola Bamgbose

It was a celebration of a life well spent as eminent Nigerians on Thursday thronged Erunwon, Ijebu, Ogun State as the remains of a foremost illustrious son of the State Pa Christopher Ogunbanjo was laid to rest at his residence.

Our correspondent reports that a funeral service had earlier been held at the church of Epiphany, Egba Anglican Diocese, Erunwon, Ijebu, which had in attendance dignitaries such as the State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, Minister of finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Wale Edun, two former governors of Ogun State Aremo Olusegun Osoba and Senator Ibikunle Amosun amongst others.

Commenting on the life and times of the late icon, President Bola Tinubu who was represented by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume described Pa Ogunbanjo as a distinguished figure in Nigeria’s legal and business communities, whose multifaceted roles as an industrialist, corporate lawyer and philanthropist left indelible impressions in these important fields as he empowered and mentored numerous professionals from Nigeria and beyond. 

Also, in another remark, the executive governor of Ogun State Prince Dapo Abiodun who eulogized the late philanthropist described him as a man of honour, who thrived on self-discipline and moderation.

In his sermon, Venerable Ebenezer Abiala of the Ijebu Anglican diocese said, that Pa Christopher Ogunbanjo lived a fulfilled as he served God diligently during his lifetime.

Venerable Abiala however urged all Christian faithfuls to move closer to their maker in absolute service, dedication to God and humanity.

Prince Christopher Ogunbanjo was born on 14 December  1923 and passed on 7th October 2023 at the age of 99.

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Governance

Gov. Abiodun Approves Projects for Councillors

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By Abimbola Bamgbose

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has approved constituency projects for the 236 councillors in the state.

Prince Abiodun made this known at the Governor’s Office, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, when he received the councillors who were on ground to pass a vote of confidence on his administration.

The Governor said the approval was in fulfilment of his promise to ensure the councillors execute projects in their various constituencies as they are the closest to the people at the grassroots.

Governor Abiodun, who recently approved the full payment of furniture allowance to the 236 councillors, also promised to ensure the continuous empowerment of the councillors.

Governor Abiodun also appreciated the judiciary for upholding the rule of law and called on opposition members to join his administration in moving the state to the next level.

Governor Abiodun, who noted that Ogun State was currently the fastest growing economy in the country, promised that his administration would spend the next three and half years building on the solid foundation laid in the first term.

Earlier, the Chairman, Ogun State Forum of Councillors, Mr Olarenwaju Adeleye thanked the governor for approving and paying their full furniture allowance.

Mr Adeleye also acknowledged Governor Abiodun for executing at least a project in each of the 236 wards of the state and commended him for not abandoning projects left unfinished by the immediate past administrations in the state.

Politics

Tribunal Affirms Gov. Abiodun’s Victory

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By Oluwatoyin Adegoke

The Ogun State Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal has affirmed the election of Prince Dapo Abiodun of the All Progressives Congress, APC, as the duly elected Governor of the State.

At the end of the proceeding which lasted about 11 hours, the three – member panel, led by Justice Hamidu Kunaza, dismissed the petition of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, and its candidate, Chief Ladi Adebutu, challenging the victory of Dapo Abiodun in the March 18, 2023 governorship election.

The PDP and its candidate, Chief Adebutu had petitioned the Tribunal, accusing the INEC, Governor Abiodun and the APC of non compliance with the Electoral Act and corrupt practices during the election, alleging that the governor did not win the majority of votes cast during the election.  

Justice Kunaza who read the lead judgment at about 8.15pm during the Tribunal sitting at Isabo, Abeokuta, held that the petitioners did not successfully prove the allegations of non compliance with the Electoral Act and had not discharged the burden of proof. 

Justice Kunaza maintained that the petitioners failed to prove beyond reasonable doubts, the allegations of non compliance, over voting, disenfranchisement of voters, non qualification of Prince Dapo Abiodun and corrupt practices during the polls.

In separate reactions, Counsels to the APC, Professor Taiwo Osipitan and that of the INEC, Dr Remi Olarubora said the indepth judgement was a landmark and the best history. 

Counsels to the petitioners declined to speak to newsmen as they made their way out of the venue with many party chieftains and supporters while the state deputy Governor, Mrs Noimot Salako – Oyedele who thanked the people for standing firm with the present administration led those who thronged the court in support of Governor Abiodun and the APC. 

Politics

Ogun Guber: Security beefed up as Tribunal Set to Deliver Judgement

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By Oluwatoyin Adegoke

There were anxiety in Isabo Magistrate Court, Abeokuta, and environs as security personnel have been stationed as early as 6:am on Saturday at strategic places as the Ogun Governorship Election Petition Tribunal delivers its judgement.

The Peoples Democratic Party ,PDP and its candidate, Mr Ladi Adebutu, had filed a petition against the election of Governor Dapo Abiodun of the All Progressives Congress APC as Governor of Ogun state.

The Three-man Panel headed by Justice Hamidu Kunaza is set to deliver judgement on the petition filed  by PDP and  Adebutu against the victory of Abiodun at the Saturday, March 18 2023 election.

Radio Nigeria reports that the State Deputy Governor, Mrs Noimot Salako -Oyedele, Deputy Chief of Staff to  Governor Abiodun, Mr Toyin Taiwo, Senator representing Ogun West at the National Assembly, Mr Olamilekan Adeola, Member House of Representatives, Mr Tunji Akinosi were sighted already seated at the Court room.

It was observed that the road leading to the court premises were blocked by security operatives including the police, DSS , NSCDC and Amotekun Corps.

Some party loyalists who were prevented from entering the court premises were seen hanging around the court.

Security

Amnesty Programme Awaits Repentant Cultists in Ogun

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By Olusegun Folarin

Ogun State government is proposing an amnesty programme for would-be cultists who may wish to surrender their weapons.

The state is also considering the establishment of a Special Court to try cult-related cases.

Governor Dapo Abiodun dropped this hint during after a joint security meeting, held at the Governor’s Office, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, Ogun State on Wednesday.

He announced that a Joint Anti-Cultism Security Task Force comprising all major security outfits would be set up with the  mandate to rid the state of the menace of cultism.

According to Governor Abiodun, the administration is deeply committed to fostering a peaceful and violence-free society, and dedicated to providing the Special Court and Joint Anti-Cultism Security Task Force with the necessary logistics and tools to support their operations effectively.

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Economy

Ogun Distributes Rice to 300,000 Residents

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By Oluwatoyin Adegoke

Ogun State government has officially commenced the distribution of rice to the residents as palliatives to cushion the effect of subsidy removal.

A ceremony organised in Abeokuta, the state capital to flag off the distribution exercise also featured the official inauguration of a Central Working Committee saddled with the responsibility of ensuring efficient and effective distribution of the items to the grassroots.

The committee announced plans to distribute a total of three hundred thousand pieces of packaged rice, weighing 10 kilogrammes each to residents using the 5,400 polling units across the state as distribution centres. 

In separate remarks, the representatives of Pensioners, People with Special Needs and Community Development Committees appealed to the relevant authorities to strengthen measures that would promote equitable distribution of the palliatives. 

Addressing the gathering, a member of the House of Representatives, Mrs Adewunmi Onanuga, the Deputy Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Mrs Bolanle Ajayi and the Iyaloja General of the state, Alhaja Yemisi Abass appreciated the Federal and State governments for implementing the initiative towards making life more comfortable for the people. 

Responding,the Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun while applauding the Federal Government’s intervention expressed optimism that the residents would feel the impact of the palliatives within the next one week. 

Governor Abiodun restated his confidence in the ability of the Central Working Committee to handle the palliatives distribution effectively and appealed to the people to be patient with the government as the ongoing efforts would help to reposition the country for greatness. 

Politics

Tribunal Strikes out Adebutu’s Petition against Abiodun

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The Governorship Election Petition Tribunal, sitting in Abeokuta, Ogun State, had strucked out the vote-buying allegation levelled against Governor Dapo Abiodun and the All Progressives Congress, APC, by the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, and its governorship candidate, Mr. Ladi Adebutu.

Adebutu had dragged Governor Abiodun and the APC to the tribunal, challenging their declaration as the winner of the March 18, 2023 governorship election in the state.

But the governor’s lawyers, led by Chief Wole Olanipekun, SAN, in their defence to the petition, made weighty allegations backed up by a police report, establishing that Adebutu and the PDP engaged in vote buying during the election.

On May 22, 2023, Adebutu and the PDP filed a reply to the defence by Governor Abiodun and the APC, also levelling the vote-buying allegation against the ruling party.

The Governor’s lawyers, represented by Prof. Taiwo Osipitan, SAN, however, filed an application asking the Tribunal to strike out the reply in its entirety or the alternative, to strike out offending paragraphs from that Reply.

Osipitan argued that the Reply filed by Adebutu and PDP contravenes paragraph 16(1) (a & b) of the Electoral Act and the rules of court pleadings.

While ruling on the matter, the Chairman of the Tribunal, Justice H.N. Kunaza, agreed with the submissions by Prof. Osipitan.

In the ruling, supported by the other two members, Justice J.B. Egele and Justice Sannusi Shehu, the Tribunal overruled Adebutu’s lawyers, led by Chief Goddy Uche, SAN, saying that the application filed by the Governor’s lawyers was not the kind of application that the Constitution requires to be determined at the end of proceedings in judgment.

Relying on relevant provisions of the Constitution, the Tribunal held that only applications that challenge the tribunal’s jurisdiction or the competence of a petition will be deferred till judgment whereas the application filed by Governor Abiodun’s lawyers was not that kind of application.

The Tribunal also held that the Reply by Adebutu and PDP was incompetent for multiple reasons.

The Tribunal identified some paragraphs which contained unnecessary and repetitive allegations, others, which contained arguments and legal conclusions (which are not allowed in replies), and some paragraphs which were an improper expansion of the petition earlier filed.

The Tribunal noted that in their petition, Adebutu and PDP alleged that Governor Abiodun and APC committed corrupt practices during the gubernatorial elections.

The Tribunal further noted that vote buying is a specie of corruption and that if PDP and Adebutu truly believed that APC engaged in vote buying, the petitioner ought to have included those allegations in their petition from the start, which they did not do.

The Tribunal noted that if the Reply filed by Adebutu and PDP was permitted, there was a risk of prejudice, surprise, or even shut out Governor Abiodun and APC on the issues raised in that Reply.

The Tribunal denounced Adebutu and the PDP for coming up with the vote-buying allegation only after APC and Governor Abiodun had done the same against them.

With this backdrop, the Tribunal unanimously concluded that Governor Abiodun and APC would be prejudiced if the Reply filed by Adebutu and PDP is allowed.

The Tribunal held that when Governor Abiodun and APC filed their defence, they joined issues with Adebutu and PDP; that by joining issues, the parties fixed the dispute; and that it was improper to go outside those issues in the Reply.

The Tribunal also found that it was unnecessary to file a Reply in the circumstance, as held in several decisions of the Supreme Court and the Appeal Court.

The Reply was accordingly struck out.

Jelili Owonikoko, SAN, represented INEC, while the APC team was led by Chief Onyeazu Ikpeazu, SAN.

Culled / Titilayo Kupoliyi

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Politics

Tribunal Strikes Out AA’s Petition against Gov Abiodun

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By Wale Oluokun

Ogun State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal, sitting in Abeokuta has struck out the petition of Action Alliance, AA, against Governor Dapo Abiodun and the All Progressives Congress.

The tribunal decision followed the withdrawal of the petition by the applicant.

The court had earlier struck out the petitions of New Nigeria Peoples Party, NNPP and Action People’s Party, APP.

The Ogun State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal now has only the petition of the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Mr. Ladi Adebutu to decide.

The commencement of the tribunal sitting on the PDP petition against Governor Dapo Abiodun was stalled after some members of the PDP were allegedly attacked by political thugs.

Politics

Dapo Abiodun, Deputy Sworn in for Second Term

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By Wale Oluokun

Prince Dapo Abiodun and Mrs. Noimot Salako-Oyedele have been sworn-in for the second term in office as the Ogun State governor and the deputy.

The swearing-in was conducted by the Ogun State Chief Judge, Justice Mosunmola Dipeolu at the MKO Abiola Stadium, Kuto, Abeokuta, the State Capital.

The governor in his speech promised to work harder to surpass what was achieved in his first term in office.

He thanked the people of Ogun State for giving him the opportunity to serve the state again.

Governor Abiodun also inspected the guard of honour parade by the Nigeria Police while it was raining. 

The swearing-in ceremony which was affected by rain storm that prompted top dignitaries to leave the stadium before the governor could mount the dais to address the people had in attendance mothers of both the governor and his Deputy as well as traditional rulers, families and well wishers.

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Lifestyle

Subomi Balogun was a colossus – Gov Abiodun

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By Bolanle Adesida

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has described the death of business mogul and philanthropist Chief Subomi Balogun as a colossal loss, not only to Ogun State but Nigeria in general.

In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary Mr Kunle Somorin, 

Governor Abiodun said the contributions of the late banker to the socio-economic development of Ijebuland and Ogun State could not be over overemphasized.

Governor Abiodun pointed out that the vacuum created by the demise of Chief Balogun would be difficult to fill, adding that his wealth of experience in the banking sector would be sorely missed.

While commiserating with the immediate family of the deceased, Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Adetona, and the entire people of Ijebu, the Governor noted that the deceased rendered selfless service to God and humanity during his lifetime.

While praying for the repose of the soul of the deceased, the Governor urged his family members not to grieve, but to find solace in the fact that Chief Balogun lived an impactful life.

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Politics

Ogun Govt Debunks Claim of Cabinet Dissolution

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By Bolanle Adesida

Ogun State Government has debunked the report being circulated on some social media platforms, claiming that the state Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has dissolved the State Executive Council.

In a statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr Kunle Somorin, described the report as not only untrue, but misleading.

The statement affirms that the State Executive Council is still intact as Governor Abiodun has not directly or indirectly announced any dissolution.

The statement explains that Governor Abiodun is working with members of his cabinet to ensure overall development in the state.

It urges the people of the state to disregard the report.

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Politics

Let’s work together – Abiodun Tells Opponents

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By Bolanle Adesida

Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State has promised to run an administration that is more committed to providing focused and qualitative governance while creating the enabling environment for increased public – private partnership.

Governor Abiodun made the promise while addressing a jubilant crowd of party faithful and supporters at the Presidential Lodge, Ibara, Abeokuta shortly after the Independent National Electoral Commission INEC, declared him winner of the gubernatorial election in Ogun State for a second term.

Governor Abiodun who expressed appreciation to the people of the state for giving him the mandate for another term, called on other contestants to join hands with his government towards ensuring the overall development of the state.

While commending Independent National Electoral Commission INEC for conducting transparent, free and fair election, the Governor also appreciated all security agencies for maintaining law and other during and after the election.


Labour

Abiodun Increases Quarterly Pension Payment to N1bn

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By Bolanle Adesida


Ogun State Government has increased quarterly payment for pensioners from Six hundred million Naira to One billon Naira.

The State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun announced this while addressing pensioners at an interactive session held at the June 12 Cultural Centre, Kuto, Abeokuta.

Governor Abiodun who also announced that his administration had increased monthly pension of those that were collecting Five thousand Naira to fifteen thousand Naira, expressed the readiness of his administration to offset backlog of pensions and gratuities. 

While noting that his administration was not unmindful of the plight of the senior citizens, the Governor said his administration had made a special arrangement to take care of pensioners who needed urgent medical treatment.

Earlier, the State Chairman, Nigeria Union of Pensioners, Alhaji Waheed Oloyede had called  for the review of pensions,and pointing out that regular interface between the pensioners and the state government was necessary in order to  solve any impending issue.

Economy

Ogun Govt Distributes Food Items to Residents

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As part of efforts to cushion the effects of fuel and Naira scarcity, Ogun State Government has concluded arrangements to distribute 400,000 food items to vulnerable residents of the state.

The State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun who made this known at a Press conference in Abeokuta, said the newly appointed Social Investment Officers would begin the distribution of the food items today, Saturday 11th February.

Governor Abiodun expressed optimism that the social intervention programme would provide the needed succour to the people of the state, especially in the face of cash and fuel scarcity.

While apologizing to the people of the state for the hardship and inconveniences the naira swap policy had caused them, Governor Abiodun appealed to security agencies to handle the situation with more professionalism and deeper maturity.

He explained  that his administration was working hard to tackle scarcity of naira, adding that his government was also taking steps to facilitate the adequate supply of petroleum products to designated filling stations across the state.

The Governor also said that the New Commissioner of Police, Frank Mba could be reached on telephone number 07025000383  whenever the need arises.

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Economy

We have enough cash to disburse – CBN

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By Bolanle Adesida

Ogun State Controller of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Mr Wahab Oseni says the apex bank has enough cash to disburse to all commercial banks in the state.

Mr Oseni gave the assurance when Governor Dapo Abiodun paid an unscheduled visit to the Abeokuta branch of the bank in view of the hardship faced by residents of the state over the lingering problem of cash scarcity. 

The CBN Branch Controller said measures had been introduced to monitor commercial banks’ compliance with the disbursement ratio of 40% cash to money agents, 30% across the counter and 30% through the Automatic Teller Machine.

Mr Oseni who said microfinance banks had also been added to the plan of cash disbursement across the country, gave the assurance that the situation would improve from Tuesday, 7th February.

In response, Governor Dapo Abiodun promised that members of his cabinet would be involved in the monitoring of the cash disbursement to prevent commercial banks or their agents from hoarding the new naira notes. 

Governor Abiodun also appealed to residents, especially the youths to avoid any form of civil unrest, noting that such actions would amount to shutting down the economy of the state and could make things more difficult.

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Environment

Abiodun Solicits FG’s Support in Mitigating Effects of Flood

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Ogun state government has solicited the assistance of the federal government in its flood mitigation programme especially in providing concrete lining on all its secondary erosion trunks.

Governor Dapo Abiodun made the call when he received the Presidential Technical Committee on Flood who are on a fact finding mission to the state in Abeokuta.

Governor Abiodun who was represented by the Commissioner for Environment, Mr Ola Oresanya, explained that the concrete lining would increase the hydrodynamics of the secondary trunks which he said were constantly dredged by the state government thereby preventing flooding especially in the urban areas.

While stating that flooding in the state could be traced to urban and coastal, the governor pointed out that the present administration since its inception in 2019 had put measures in place to manage and mitigate it.

He commended President Muhammadu Buhari led government for his bottom-up approach to solving the flooding problems across the country.

Responding, the Leader of the Presidential Committee, Dr Godstime James said the committee was in the state to look at areas often affected by flood with a view of finding lasting solution to them adding that their reports would be submitted to the federal government for appropriate action.

The Presidential Committee members were later taken to all flood affected areas as well as drainage and canal sites in the three senatorial areas of the state for on the spot assessment.

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Education

Abiodun Reassures NYSC of Continuous Support

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The Governor of Ogun State, Dapo Abiodun, has reassured the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, of continuous support in the state.

He made this known while receiving the NYSC National Governing Board at the Government House in Abeokuta, during a courtesy visit.

In a statement made available to newsmen on Monday, Abiodun, who welcomed the delegates led by its chairman, Fatima Abubakar, commended the scheme for its contribution to national development.

The governor described the NYSC as a “right step in the right direction.”

“The NYSC Scheme is geared towards national unity and integration which is very commendable because many of our children have been exposed to the different parts of the country through NYSC. It has helped them to interact with fellow youths from other parts of the country. This, to a very great extent, has promoted national unity and integration,” he said during the meeting on Wednesday.

He said even though the state government was facing the challenge of paucity of funds, his government would continue to support the NYSC scheme in the State.

Governor Abiodun promised more support for the scheme, specifically in the refurbishment of an ambulance, the connection of the public power supply of the orientation camp in Sagamu to the Ikenne Grid, which promises more hours of electricity supply, as well as sending the State Ministry of Works to assess the dilapidation of the state-owned Corps Lodge at Oke Ilewo, Abeokuta for possible renovation.

Earlier, the Governing Board Chairman appreciated the governor for his unalloyed support for the scheme in the State. She described the Sagamu Orientation camp as the best in the country.

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Politics

Police Warn Politicians against Hate Speech

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Ogun State Police command has set up a political campaign and rally monitoring team towards preventing break down of law and order during the electioneering period.  

State Commissioner of Police, Mr Lanre Bankole who made this known in Abeokuta at a conference for senior police officers, said the police would safeguard all venues of political campaign and rallies.

While advising all political parties to abide by the electoral Act, the Commissioner stressed the need for politicians to desist from hate speeches capable of heating up the political temperature in the state.

Declaring the conference open, Ogun State Governor Prince Dapo Abiodun called on the police authority to always engage politicians on the need to play by the rules.

The Governor urged the senior police officers to come up with modalities and strategies to nip all forms of crimes in the bud and curb violence ahead of the 2023 General Election.

On the recent fire incident at the Abeokuta South office of the Independent National Electoral Commission,  Governor Abiodun said that he had mandated the Commissioner of Police to ensure that all those responsible for the incident were arrested and prosecuted.


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Sport

Amusan Becomes Ogun Sport Ambassador

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Nigerian athlete and global Champion in 100-metre hurdles, Oluwatobi Amusan has been appointed as Ogun State Sports Ambassador.

Governor Dapo Abiodun who announced this when he played host to the current World, Commonwealth and African champion at his Oke Mosan Abeokuta office also presented the sum of five million naira and a house to the star athlete.

Governor Abiodun described Amusan as a role model for the girl child and a point of contact for other youths in the country to renew their hope in hard work, persistence, faith and diligence.

Governor Abiodun who urged youths in the sector to ensure a seamless combination of their Sporting activities and education without any clash of interest gave the assurance that the Ijebu Ode stadium would be made available and in good shape, for the star athlete to train during her stay in the country. 

In a remark, the World Commonwealth and African 100 meters Champion, Tobi Amusan who commended Governor Abiodun for his support, also called on other tiers of the government and development partners to do more for athletes.

Bolanle Adesida

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Economy

Adoption of technology will boost revenue – Abiodun

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Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun says adoption of  technology has helped the state to increase its revenue generation.

Governor Abiodun who made this known during the Southwest Secretaries to the State Government’s Forum held in Abeokuta, described the usage of technology in public administration as a welcome development.

He said the process had also increased the efficiency and effectiveness of the state’s revenue generating agencies.

While describing the Secretaries to the State Governments of the southwestern states as the engine room of government, Governor Abiodun said that their roles in implementing the visions and policies of government had enhanced development in the zone.

Earlier, the Secretary to Ogun State Government, Mr Tokunbo Talabi expressed optimism that the south west region would regain its economic leadership in the country, through synergy among  the states in the region.

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Economy

We will keep opening up Ogun State’s economy– Gov. Abiodun

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Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has said that his administration would continue to provide an infrastructure capable of opening up and driving the economic development of the state.

Governor Abiodun gave the assurance while inaugurating Igan-Ishamuro-Odo Shikiti Road, in Ago-Iwoye, Ijebu North Local Government Area of the state.

While pointing out that the road was constructed to make life more comfortable for the people of Ago-Iwoye and its environs, the Ogun helmsman called on the residents and motorists to take ownership of the road and desist from blocking the drainages.

The Governor, who reiterated that his administration would continue to construct and rehabilitate any economic viable road in the state, said his government had awarded a contract for the rehabilitation of the deplorable condition of Abeokuta- Ifo- Lagos expressway.

Earlier, the Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure, Mr Ade Akinsanya, said the road which was started and completed by the present administration would improve economic activities in the area.

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Gov. Abiodun Presents Sport Utility Vehicles to State Judicial

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Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has presented thirteen Sport Utility vehicles to the state Judiciary.

Presenting the vehicles to the State Chief Judge, Mosunmola Dipeolu, at Oke Mosan Abeokuta, Governor Abiodun explained that the step became imperative to enhance the welfare of the judges and smooth running of the State judiciary.

The Governor noted that the presentation of the vehicles was in fulfilment of the promise of his administration to always support the state Judiciary.

While pointing out that his administration had increased the quarterly allowance of judges, Governor Abiodun said that his government would continue to support the state Judiciary for quick dispensation of justice.

Governor Abiodun added that his administration had also started the construction of housing estate for the judges in the state.

Responding, the Chief Judge, Mosunmola Dipeolu, who acknowledged the Governor for his support to the state judicial, gave the assurance that the Judiciary would continue to support the state government and ensure effective service delivery.

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Sport

Gov. Abiodun Felicitates World Record Holder, Amusan

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Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has felicitated world-class sprinter and new world record holder, Tobi Amusan.

In a statement, Governor Abiodun described Amusan’s feat at the 2022 World Athletics Championship, held in Eugene, Oregon, USA was heart-warming and a thing of pride to the black race, Nigeria and Ogun State in particular.

While saying that Amusan’s victory was another superlative record from an Ogun State indigene, Governor Abiodun said the world-class sprinter had reconfirmed the State’s standard of excellence in sports.

The Ogun helmsman said Amusan’s victory was compensation for a disappointing outing in Tokyo last year where she finished fourth in the final despite being touted to take one of the medals.

He urged Amusan to turn her attention to the Commonwealth Games that will begin on Thursday, July 28th where she is also the defending champion.

Governor Abiodun also said that his administration would continue to put in place infrastructure and incentives to encourage talented athletes.

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Politics

Ogun Elders Endorse Abiodun ‘s 2nd Term Bid

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Ogun State Governor’s Elders Advisory Council has endorsed second term bid of Governor Dapo Abiodun. At a meeting held at Obas Complex, Abeokuta, the members of the Governor’s Advisory Council led  by Chief Oluleye Okuboyejo, unanimously endorsed Governor Abiodun for second term based on his sterling performance. 

While commending Governor Abiodun for providing conducive environment for foreign and indigenous investors,  Chief Okuboyejo called for a motion for the endorsement.
The motion was subsequently moved by the former Deputy Governor of the State, Senator Adegbenga Kaka From Ogun East Senatorial district and supported by Chief Olu Agemo from Ogun West, as well as Chief Segun Sowunmi from Central  senatorial district.
Chief Okuboyejo also called for a voice vote and there was no dissenting voice.

 Responding, Governor Abiodun who noted that the endorsement by the Governor’s Elders Advisory Council was a position of trust, pointed out  that their action would propel him to work harder
The Governor also said that his administration would  concentrate more on electricity generation and water to further boost socio-economic development of the State. 

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Economy

Ogun Pledges Conducive Environment for Investors

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Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun says Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture sectors are the foundation and engine room of any thriving economy.

Governor Abiodun who stated this during the closing ceremony of the 11th Gateway International Trade fair held at the MKO Abiola Trade Fair complex, Abeokuta, said these sectors were necessary to boost food security, provide employment and shelter for the teeming populace.

Represented by his Deputy, Mrs Noimot Salako-Oyedele, Governor Abiodun said his administration had put in place the necessary machinery towards ensuring the implementation of road maps for the socio-economic development of the state.

While giving the assurance that his administration would continue to provide a conducive environment for investors, Governor Abiodun promised that his government would continue to support the Ogun State Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture OGUNCCIMA for the overall development of the state.

In a remark, Ogun State Commissioner For Industry, Trade and Investment, Mrs Kikelomo Longe said the trade fair had Projected a vibrant business atmosphere of the State to the country in particular and the world at large.

Earlier, President OGUNCCIMA, Alhaji Wasiu Olaleye who pointed out that over 5,000 companies had taken the advantage of the trade fair to exhibit their products, promised that the Chamber would continue to promote socio-economic development in the state.

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