Politics

Governor Abiodun Felicitates Akeredolu On His Victory

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Ogun State Governor Prince Dapo Abiodun, has congratulated his Ondo State counterpart, Governor Rotimi Akeredolu, over his electoral victory at the Supreme Court.

In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary Mr Kunle Somorin, Governor Abiodun described Akeredolu’s triumph at the Apex Court as a well deserved victory for democracy.

The Governor said that though he never doubted the victory of Ondo Governor at the governorship poll, his pronouncement by the court as the duly elected Governor showed that people of the state cast their votes for Governor Akeredolu.

Governor Abiodun urged his Ondo State counterpart to be inclusive irrespective of political affiliation of all the indigenes of Ondo state.

He also urged the residents of Ondo state to rally round their Governor in his bid to ensure good governance and turn the state around for better.

Bolanle Adesida

Politics

Ogun Election: Newly Appointed Officers to Be Sworn-In

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The Elected Chairmen and Vice-Chairmen in Ogun state are to be sworn-in on Monday, 26th July, 2021, in Abeokuta.

According to the Chief Press secretary to the governor, Mr. Kunle Somorin, while speaking on phone, the chairmen will be sworn in by Governor Dapo Abiodun.

The Ogun state Independent Electoral Commission, OGSIEC, had declared all the twenty Candidates of the All Progressives Congress, APC, as the winner of the twenty chairmanship seats in the local government election conducted on Saturday.

The councillorship seats elections results are still being awaited.

Meanwhile, Ogun state chairman of the New Nigeria Peoples Party, NNPP, Mr. Olaposi Oginni has called on the state Independent Electoral body not to change the results of the Imala ward in Abeokuta North Local government.

The chairman while speaking with newsmen in Abeokuta, said the agents of the party had submitted results to the party revealing the victory of the party at the ward.

Also, a state leader of Action Alliance, Mr. Dapo Adeyemi in a statement in Abeokuta, also decried the non-inclusion of the party in the result sheets made available in some polling units.

He said the electoral body had lived up to the pre-election day allegations of working for the ruling party

Wale Oluokun

Politics

Southern Governors Advocate Power Shift

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Governors from the Southern part of the country, under the aegis of the Southern Governors Forum, have canvassed a rotational Presidency between Northern and Southern Nigeria, with a resolve that the next President must emerge from the South.

In order to consolidate democracy and strengthen the Electoral process in the Country, the Southern Governors’ Forum also rejected the removal of the Electronic transmission of the election result from the electoral act and that of the confirmation of exclusive jurisdiction in pre-election matters on the Federal High Court

The Governors of the seventeen States making up the Southern part of the Federation had converged on the Lagos House, Alausa Ikeja to discuss urgent national issues at the meeting hosted by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu

Those in attendance are the Chairman of the Forum and Governor of Ondo State, Rotimi Akeredolu, that of Ogun State, Dapo Abiodun, Gboyega Oyetola of Osun, Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta, Rivers’ Nyesom Wike, Seyi Makinde, Oyo, Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti, Douye Diri, Bayelsa, Enugu’s Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi and Emmanuel Udom of Akwa Ibom.

While the Governors of Anambra and Cross River were absent, that of Edo, Imo, Abia, and Ebonyi were represented by their Deputies.

In a six-point Communique, the Governors re-affirmed their commitment to the unity of Nigeria on the pillars of equity, fairness, justice, progress, and peaceful co-existence between and amongst its people.

Presenting the communique, Arakunrin Rotimi Akeredolu
said the Forum had set a timeline of Wednesday, 1st of September, 2021 for the promulgation of the anti-open grazing law in all Member States; and resolved that Funds deducted from the Federation Account for the Nigeria Police Security Trust Fund should be distributed among the States and Federal Government to combat security challenges.

He said the Forum reviewed the security situation in the country and commends security operatives for their relentless efforts in restoring security and safety and commiserates with families and loved ones of those who have fallen in the line of duty

The Southern Governors Forum re-emphasized the need for State Police; resolving that if for any reason security institutions need to undertake an operation in any State, the Chief Security Officer of the State must be duly informed;

Governor Akeredolu announced that the forum frowned at selective criminal administration of Justice and resolved that arrests should be made within the ambit of the Law and fundamental human rights

On the recently passed Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB) Law, the Forum commended the National Assembly for the progress made in the passage of the PIB but rejected the proposed 3% and support the 5% share of the oil revenue to the host community as recommended by the House of Representatives;

The Forum also rejected the proposed 30% share of profit for the exploration of oil and gas in the basins; as well as the ownership structure of the proposed Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC).

It disagreed that the company be vested in the Federal Ministry of Finance but should be held in trust by Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA) since all tiers of Government have stakes in that vehicle.

The Southern Governors Forum unanimously chose Lagos State as its permanent secretariat.

FRCN, Abuja

Politics

Ogun Gov. Inaugurates Computer Section For Ophanage To Mark 61st Birthday

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Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has inaugurated computer section in Stella Obasanjo Children’s Home Abeokuta, with a call on the children of the orphanage not to be distracted with their present conditions.
Inaugurating the Computer Section as part of activities marking his 61st birthday,
Governor Abiodun, promised that he would always make himself available for the children of the orphanage.
While urging the Children of the orphanage to be committed to the pursuance of their aspirations towards achieving their set goals in life, Governor Abiodun advised them to be determined and be good citizens of the country.
He promised that each of the children at the orphanage would be presented with a befitting state’s luxurious gifts to mark their respective birthdays.
The Governor also donated a bus and presented sets of computers, food items, toys to the orphanage.

Bolanle Adesida

Education

FG Reiterates Commitment To Providing Adequate Security In Schools

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The Minister of State for Education, Mr Chukwuemeka Nwajiuba has advised the government of Ogun State to carry out the analysis of security threats and challenges confronting schools in the state in the bid to strengthen federal government’s efforts in addressing the problems
Mr Nwajiuba who made the call in Abeokuta during a visit to Governor Abiodun explained that the school based threats assessment initiative was part of the efforts of the federal government to strengthen security in all schools across the country.
The Minister pointed out measures were being put in place towards improving security architecture within and outside school campuses across the country, noting that he was in Ogun state to inspect federal government’s infrastructure in the education sector.
While acknowledging the efforts of the state in developing the education sector, Mr Nwajiuba said the ministry was planning to give federal awards to Faith Odunsi, an Ogun State indigene student, who emerged winner in the Global Open Mathematics Tournament.
Responding, Governor Dapo Abiodun who said his adminstration had placed high premium on education sector remarked that about 300 schools had been rehabilitated across the state.
The Governor gave the assurance that his adminstration would continue to collaborate with the federal ministry of education to boost development in the sector.

Bolanle Adesida

Environment

Ogun Govt. Reiterates Commitment To Road Infrastructure

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Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun
says his administration would continue to give priority to road infrastructure in border communities towards providing conducive environment for residents and investors.
Governor Abiodun gave the assurance while inspecting ongoing construction of
4.6 kilometres Denro Ishasi Akute road in ifo local government and 2.35 kilometres Journalists Estate road, Arepo in Obafemi Owode local government area of the state.
While giving assurance that his administration would ensure timely completion of Denro – Ishasi – Akute Road, Governor Abiodun said the state government would find solution to abandoned road project in Akute junction – oke aro – ijoko road towards alleviating the sufferings of the residents.
The Governor also said that the contractors handling construction of Journalists Estate road, Arepo had promised to complete the project within six months.
He gave the assurance that all the people whose property were affected would be adequately compensated, adding that his administration would construct primary health care centre in Arepo.
While inspecting ongoing construction of the state fire service and Ambulances station in Isheri, Governor Abiodun said the station would be commissioned next month, adding that his administration had acquired fire trucks and built four fire stations across the state.

Bolanle Adesida

Sport

Governor Abiodun Mourns Late NFF Technical Director, Laloko

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Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, says late former Technical Director, Nigeria Football Federation ,NFF, Chief Kashimawo Laloko will always remain in the hearts of Nigerians for his passion for discovery and nurturing local football talents into international fame.

In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary Mr Kunle Somorin, Governor Abiodun said the death of the seasoned football administrator would no doubt leave a gap in football administration, not only in Nigeria but in the world.

He pointed out that the death of Chief laloko who was the Olori Parakoyi of Egbaland, would create serious gap in Nigerian football family particularly in the area of developmental and grassroots soccer, adding that he was an advocate of hiring local coaches for international football teams.

While saying that the Nigeria football family would miss Laloko for his technical know-how in the game of football, Governor Abiodun noted that the Egbaland and Ogun would equally miss his frank and candid opinions on issues of national interest, especially the round leather game.

The Governor commiserated with his immediate family members, Egbaland, Ogun state, Nigeria, Africa and indeed the world, on the death of Laloko, who he described as one of the finest football administrator Nigeria had produced.

Bolanle Adesida

Politics

Ogun 45th Anniversary: Dapo Abiodun to Address Residents

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Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun will make a state broadcast on Wednesday 3rd February, 2021 as part of activities marking the 45th anniversary of the creation of the State.

A Statement by the State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Alhaji Abdulwaheed Odusile says a virtual colloquium with the theme “Ogun State: The Legacy of a Great Future” will also be held on Wednesday, February 3rd.

The statement shows that a renowned scholar of public administration and retired federal permanent secretary, Professor Tunji Olaopa will present a paper at the event.

It adds that the celebration will be low key due to the precarious public health situation in the country following the resurgence of the COVID-19 pandemic.

 It would be recalled that on February 3, 1976, the then Head of State, General Murtala Muhammed announced in a nationwide broadcast, the creation of seven new states to increase the number of states in Nigeria from 12 to 19.

Bolanle Adesida

Education

I Will Give Priority to Physical Infrastructure on Campuses – Dapo Abiodun

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Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun says his administration would reconstruct all access roads within and outside tertiary institutions across the state.

The Governor made this known while playing host to members of National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS, and National Association of Ogun State Students, NAOSS, in his Oke-Mosan Abeokuta office.

Governor Abiodun maintained that his administration would continue to make learning environment conducive for students, adding that the state government would give priority to physical infrastructure on campuses.

While explaining that his administration was committed to build hostels for students of state owned tertiary institutions

Through Public,  Private Partnership initiative, the Governor said that the state government would set up a criteria to reward  excellence among the student leaders.

In a remark the Chairman, NANS Ogun State Chapter, Mr. Bamgbose Tomiwa commended the Governor for initiating a reward system for best graduating students in tertiary institutions and for giving the youths a chance to serve in his administration.

Bolanle Adesida

Yoruba

Ìjọba ìpínlẹ̀ Ògùn wọ́gilé owó àyẹ̀wò COVID-19 fáwọn akẹ́kọ oníwe mẹ́wa

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Ìgbaniwọlé sáwọn ilé ìwé ibití àwọn akẹ́kọ tí ńgbénú ọgbà ilé ẹ̀kọ́ taládaní nípinlẹ̀ Ògùn ni yio sinmi lé ìpinu àwọn alásẹ ilé ìwé àti ẹgbẹ́ àwọn òbí àti olùkọ́.

Gómìnà ìpínlẹ̀ Ògùn, ọmọba Dapọ Abiọdun ló sọ̀rọ̀ yí nígbàtí ó ńkede pé àyẹ̀wò àrùn covid-19 fún àwọn akẹ́kọ nípele ẹ̀kọ́ oníwe mẹ́wa tó ńgbé inú ilé ìwé yio jẹ́ lọ̀fẹ fún gbogbo àwọn tó wà nílé ẹ̀kọ́ t’íjọba àti t’aládani n’ípelẹ̀ náà

Nígbàtí ó ńfèsì sí ìfẹ̀hònú hàn àwọn òbí àwọn akẹ́kọ náà lórí sísan ẹgbẹ̀rún lọ́nà méèdogbọ̀n naira dandan ńdadan fún àyẹ̀wò covid-19 fún àwọn akkkọ nílé ẹ̀kọ́ aládani, Gómìnà Abiọdun ni wọ́n yíò dáwó padà fún àwọn tí wọ́n bá ti sanwó tí wọ́n sì ti wọ́gilé kíkanípá láti sàyẹ̀wò àrùn covid-19 kí wọ́n tó padà sílé ìwé.

Ó tọ́ka síì pé pẹ̀lú bí wọ́n se léè sàyẹ̀wò ẹ́ẹ̀dẹgbẹ̀ta lọ́jọ́ kan níbùdó àyẹ̀wò tí ìpínlẹ̀ náà, ó ní kò léè séèse kí wọ́n se àyẹ̀wò gbogbo wọn tán kí ìdánwò oníwe mẹ́wa tó bẹ̀rẹ̀ lọ́jọ́ kẹtàdínlógún osù yí

Bolanle Adesida/Yẹmisi Dada

Judiciary

Ogun Sacked Obas: Status quo remains – Court

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Seventy-five coronet Obas sacked by the Ogun State Government have challenged their demotion before the state High Court sitting in Abeokuta.

The court presided over by Justice Akinyemi in the inaugural sitting on the interlocutory injunction filed by the coronet Obas ruled that the status quo should be maintained.

Justice Akinyemi explained that the relationship that existed between the claimants and the defendants prior to the termination of their appointments and promotions should be maintained pending the determination of the suit before the court.  

Counsel to the seventy-five coronet Obas, Mr. Olumide Oniyire after the court sitting told newsmen that the status quo of the appointment of the traditional rulers should be maintained as proclaimed by the court.

However in her response, the defence counsel, Mrs.  Dankuwo argued that the status quo the judge ruled was after the revocation of the appointment of the coronet Obas noting that the proper time to maintain status quo should be at the time of the revocation.  

The court adjourned further hearing on the case to seventh of July this year.

Ogun state government under the leadership of former Governor Ibikunle Amosun had on thirteenth May 2019 confirmed the appointment and upgrading of some community chiefs to coronet Obas.

The appointments was however reversed by Governor Dapo Abiodun’s administration on sixth of February this year following the recommendation of a committee set up to look in to the selection and upgrading procedures used by the former administration.

Wale Oluokun

Yoruba

Gómìnà Sanwoolu gbàmọ̀ràn lórí ìfọkànsì

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Gómìnà Babajide Sanwo-Olu gbàwọn ọmọ orílẹ̀dè yíì níyànjú láti nígbàgbọ́ kíwọ́n sì fìmọ̀sọkan, pé ilẹ̀ yíì sì máà dára.

Gómìnà Sanwo-Olu tún kọminú lórí báwọn ọmọ orílẹ̀dè yíì kan se ńsíkúrò nílẹ̀ yíì, lọ sí ilẹ̀ òkèrè níbi tílẹ̀ tó ń mú kílẹ̀ Nàijírìa pàdánù àwọn ọlọ́pọlọ pípé ẹ̀dá, tíwọ́n lè mú ìdàgbàsókò bá orílẹ̀dè.

Ó wá gbàwọn ọmọ ilẹ̀ yíì nímọ̀ràn, papa jùlọ àwọn ọ̀dọ́ láti túbọ̀ lẹ́mi ìfọkànsì, kíwọ́n sìridájú pé àwọn ń kópa tíwọ́n náà, sílé síwájú àtàgbéga ilẹ̀ Nàijírìa.

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News

Ambassador Makes Case on Behalf of Tongeji Island Residents

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The Nigerian Ambassador to Benin Republic, Mr Emmanuel Oguntuase has called on Ogun state government to extend the dividends of democracy to the people of border towns especially the residents of Tongeji Island in Ipokia Local government area of the State.

Ambassador Emmanuel Oguntuase, Governor Dapo Abiodun and other dignitaries during the courtesy visit

Mr Oguntuase made the call when he paid a courtesy visit to Ogun State governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun.

Mr Oguntuase who explained that the government of Republic of Benin was already luring the people of the Island with gifts, with the aim of nationalising them, called for the provision of basic infrastructure in the Island to make life more comfortable for the residents of the area.

Responding, Governnor Dapo Abiodun who promised to constitute a committee to visit Tongeji Island, said the state government would interface with the boundary commission towards alleviating the sufferings of the residents of the Island.

Governor Abiodun also promised to collaborate with Development Agenda for Western Nigeria, DAWN commission, towards tackling insecurity and other challenges confronting the residents of border communities.

Bolanle Adesida