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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Economy

Abiodun Supports Female Entrepreneurs With 26 Million Naira Interest-Free Loan

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Wife of Ogun State Governor, Mrs Bamidele Abiodun has presented cheques worth 26 million naira interest-free loan to 11 women entrepreneurs in her quest to empower women in the society.

Mrs. Abiodun, at the event marking the 2020 Women’s Entrepreneurship Day, at Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, restated her commitment to ensuring women entrepreneurs in the State, have access to loan opportunities, for the growth of their businesses.

She said it was necessary for government and corporate bodies to assist the women folk, saying, “when we reflect on the mandate of Women’s Entrepreneurship Day, we are reminded that educated women are powerful force for change, that is why I am a strong proponent of girl child empowerment, because the long term gains for our societies are worth the investment”.

The First Lady disclosed that her office received correspondence from SheVentures team in January, 2020, explaining that the vision behind the initiative was to empower women in business in Ogun State.

She said the gesture would help open women entrepreneurs up to potential opportunities around them.

“In January this year, I received some correspondence from the team, explaining the vision behind SHE-VENTURES. It was a simple vision to empower women in business in Ogun State. The initiative was their response to growing calls to support women owned enterprises through financial and non- financial means, that can open them up to potential opportunities around them”, she remarked.

Mrs Abiodun appreciated FCMB SHE-VENTURES team for supporting Ogun State Government and advised the beneficiaries to put the loan to judicious use.

Commissioner for Industry, Trade and Investment, Mrs Kikelomo Longe, former Ogun State Deputy Governor, Alhaja Salmot Badru, former, Speaker, Ogun State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Titi Oseni and Ms Bukola Onabanjo in their goodwill messages, unanimously enjoined the beneficiaries to invest the loan wisely, so as to be qualified for more after their repayment tenure.

The Executive Director, Business Development, FCMB, Mrs Bukola Smith in her address, acknowledged the role of Mrs Abiodun in empowering women in the State, promising that the bank would continue to be supportive of her office and the womenfolk.

She stated that FCMB recognised the role of women as entrepreneurs, nation builders and catalysts to sustainable development, explaining that the initiative was to give special attention to women entrepreneurs for easier access to finance, capacity building and building networks, which according to her would in turn bring about job creation and poverty reduction in the society.

Modupeola Sobukonla