Lifestyle

DAWN Commission Celebrates Former Ekiti Governor, Dr Fayemi

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By Olawale Asake

The Development Agenda for Western Nigeria, DAWN Commission has organised a Roundtable Conference in Ibadan to mark the 60th Birthday of the immediate past Governor of Ekiti State, Dr Kayode Fayemi.

Dr Kayode Fayemi, a two-term Governor of Ekiti state, and former Chairman of Nigeria Governors Forum, NGF, also served as Minister of Solid Minerals under President Muhammadu Buhari.

Before his appointment, he was a founding member of the Afenifere Renewal Group.

The Conference, which championed its discourse on the relevance of the Regional Development Commission Agenda of the present administration, showcased the viability of the Commission in driving force to better serve the people.

Delivering a keynote address, A Professor of Political Science at the University of Ibadan, Remi Ayede recommended intergovernmental relations to achieve the regional development agenda of President Bola Tinubu’s administration.

Professor Ayede explained that the establishment of Regional Development Commissions should not be seen as political compensation but as a means to engender multilevel governance to enhance a common developmental economy.

 Professor Ayede stressed the need to re-tune the governance system to adapt to current issues of geographical peculiarities, calling for policy and mechanisms to coordinate activities of regional development commissions at the local, regional and federal levels

A one-time Chief Whip of House of Representatives and Chairman, of Afenifere Renewal Group, ARG, Hon. Wale Oshun, stressed the need for regional development commissions to be apolitical so as to achieve their developmental aims and objectives.

Earlier, the Director General, of the DAWN Commission, Dr ‘Seye Oyeleye, who said the Conference was organised to recognise and appreciate the impact of Dr Kayode Fayemi for playing a key role in the establishment of the DAWN Commission, noted that the Commission would serve as a think-tank for the newly established Southwest Development Commission, SWDC.

Responding, the Celebrant, Dr Kayode Fayemi, who recalled his efforts towards the creation of the DAWN Commission to fast-track the development of the southwest region, expressed happiness at its success stories.

Dr Fayemi, therefore called for continued dialogue, and partnership, urging them to shun competition in addressing common issues and promote national development.

He called on all Stakeholders in the SouthWest to work together in the interest of Regional Development, as laid down by the founding fathers like the late Sage, Chief Obafemi Awolowo whose legacy still lingers to date

Meanwhile, the Commission presented an Award Plaque to His Excellency, Dr John Kayode Fayemi for his outstanding role towards establishing the Commission among the SouthWestern States.

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Politics

I’ll tackle corruption in fuel subsidy if elected – Kwankwaso

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By Dayo Adu

The Presidential Candidate of the New Nigeria People’s Party, NNPP, Alhaji Rabiu Kwankwaso said his administration if elected would leverage local content and Direct labour of indigenous contractors to build and improve Nigerian roads and infrastructures.

He stated this in Ibadan at the presidential parley organised by Southwest Development Stakeholders Forum to engage him on his planned programmes in relation to the Southwest region.

Alhaji Kwankwaso promised to improve on his achievements as two termed governor of Kano state to upgrade the education system through the provision of scholarships for students in public and private tertiary Institutions, payment of WAEC examination fees, an increase of JAMB result validity from one year to four years as well as recruit more teachers.

The NNPP Presidential candidate noted that his administration would tackle corruption in fuel subsidy, which brought about fuel scarcity, adding that fuel subsidies would be totally removed with the provision of palliatives to cushion the effect on the masses.

Earlier, in a remark, Director General, DAWN Commission, Mr Seye Oyeleye, advocated inclusiveness to enhance the rapid development of southwest and other regions of the federation.

Chairman of the forum and Publisher of Alaroye weekly magazine, Mr Alao Adedayo who said the forum was apolitical urged the presidential candidate to ensure regional needs and interests were accorded high priority if elected.

A total of five Presidential candidates which include  Prince Adewole Adebayo of the Social Democratic Party, SDP, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, PDP, Omoyele Sowore of AAC and Alhaji Kola Abiola of PRP had featured on the presidential parley series while presidential candidates of Labour party Peter Obi and All Progressives Congress, APC, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu are being expected to feature on later dates.

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Education

Schools to Re-Open Soon – Osun Government

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Special Adviser to Osun State Governor on Education, Mr Jamiu Olawumi says state government plans to re-open schools soon.

Mr Jamiu stated this after a virtual meeting by the Development Agenda for Western Nigeria, DAWN, known as the DAWN Commission, in collaboration.

With the forum of South-West education commissioners, special advisers
on education and the State Universal Basic Education Board.

He said the meeting was convened following realisation that the
Covid-19 pandemic might not go anytime soon.

Mr Jamiu noted that the Osun State Ministry of Education is awaiting the
governor’s approval to give a date on resumption.

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