Security

Yuletide: Abiodun Calls for Adequate Protection

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By Abimbola Bamgbose

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has called on security agencies to design and deploy workable strategies that would ensure adequate protection of lives and property during this Christmas period.

The governor made the call when he received the new Commissioner of Police, Ogun State Command, Mr. Lanre Ogunlowo, who paid him a courtesy call in his office at Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta.

He commended the security agencies for ensuring peace and tranquillity, noting that, unscrupulous people are bound to take advantage of the period to cause security breaches in the state.

The Governor, while informing the new State police chief about the steps taken to secure the State and its people, said his administration reinvigorated the State Security Trust Fund to provide modern equipment and logistics to the security agencies, noting that this has helped make Ogun one of the most peaceful states in the country.

He emphasized the importance of inter-agency synergy, which he said has contributed to the peace being enjoyed in the state.

Governor Abiodun maintained that the State’s position as number three in Internally Generated Revenue would not have been possible in an atmosphere of insecurity, pointing out the issue of cultism, which is prevalent in some parts of the state, urging the new police chief to liaise with his colleagues from other agencies to find a final solution to it.

The first citizen of the state, commended the Inspector General of Police ,IGP, for deploying a highly intelligent and professionally sound officer to the state and equipping him with two Armoured Personnel Carriers, adding that the new CP’s practical training and qualifications have prepared him for the position.

While pledging to do all it takes to keep the State peaceful, the State helmsman assured that his administration would continue to support the State Police Command and other security agencies to maintain peace and order across the State at all times.

Speaking earlier, the new Commissioner of Police, Mr. Lanre Ogunlowo, said he is in the State to add value to what he met on the ground, assuring that with the support of the state government, cooperation from sister security agencies, and the additional Armoured Personnel Carriers given by the Inspector General of Police, he would work to secure the people and gain their trust.

Mr Ogunlowo appealed to the public to support police and other security agencies in achieving their mandates.

News

Southern Governors Appoint Abiodun as Chairman

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By Abimbola Bamgbose

Governor of Ogun state, Dapo Abiodun has been appointed as the chairman of the Southern  Governors Forum. 

Governor Abiodun was appointed alongside Professor Charles Soludo of Anambra state.

Lagos state governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu announced this on Monday after a four hour meeting of the forum at the presidential lodge, ibara, Abeokuta, the state capital.

In his acceptance speech, Governor Abiodun appreciated his colleagues for the confidence repose in him and pledge to ensure the confidence is justified.

Governor Abiodun promised to ensure a new and repositioned Southern Governors Forum. 

The meeting was the first in about three years.

 

Lifestyle

Tinubu Congratulates Abiodun on 64th Birthday 

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President Bola Tinubu has commended Governor Dapo Abiodun for his people-led approach to governance in Ogun State.

The President, in a congratulatory message to Prince Abiodun by his Special Adviser, Media & Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale on his 64th birthday, said the governor has brought his wealth of experience as business mogul to bear in the governance of the Gateway State.

The statesmen said: “President Bola Tinubu extends his warm congratulations to Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State on his 64th birthday and fifth anniversary as the leader of the ‘Gateway State’.

“Governor Abiodun is a businessman and politician and had managed successful businesses before taking up public office.

“President Tinubu joins family, friends, and well-wishers to celebrate the Governor on this special occasion.

“The President commends the Governor for his people-led approach to governance while wishing him good health and renewed strength in the service of the people of Ogun State.”

PR/Abimbola Bamgbose 

Economy

Gov. Abiodun Promises to Address Economic Challenges

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By Abimbola Bamgbose

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has reiterated his administration’s commitment to continue to implement workable Policies and Programmes towards mitigating the effects of the current inflation and economic challenges on residents in the state.

Governor Abiodun gave the assurance at Oja Irorun Civil Servants farmer’s market at Oke-mosan, Abeokuta during the inspection of the ongoing sales of rice to public servants.

The Governor explained that the sales of rice at the subsidized rate was to complement the efforts of President Bola Tinubu who has instituted many interventions to cushion the effects of the inflation that recently broke out in the country.

Governor Abiodun, who commended the workers for their support since the inception of the current administration, said sixty thousand bags of rice had been provided to be sold to the workers starting with level 1 to 7 while that of 8 to 14 would be followed before selling to those on level 15 to 17.

He also commended the head of service in the state, Mr. Kehinde Onasanya, for the proper coordination of the sales of the items.

The Governor promised that other food items like Garri and Beans would soon be available for sale to the public at a subsidized rate. 

Governor Abiodun enumerated some of the interventions already implemented by his government such as the payment of ten thousand naira transport allowance to workers and pensioners, introduction of CNG buses to reduce transportation fares, payment of fifty thousand naira each to eighty thousand indigent students in all the tertiary institutions across the country, provision of free medical care to expectant mothers and the payment of ten thousand naira to four hundred and fifty thousand indigent students in public primary and secondary schools.

Transportation

Abiodun Lauds FG’s Plan to Link Industrial Clusters by Rail 

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…says resuscitation of Ibadan-Abuja narrow gauge will boost trade, commerce 

By Abimbola Bamgbose 

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun said plans by the Federal Government to connect industrial zones in the country through rail lines, if successfully implemented, would reduce pressure on the nation’s highways  and prolong their lifespan.

The governor also noted that the resuscitation of the narrow gauge from Ibadan to Abuja, when completed, would allow investors to wheel cargo from Lagos to Kano State and improve trade and commerce.

Prince Abiodun stated this when he received the Minister of Transportation, Senator Saidu Ahmed Alkali and some commissioners for transportation across the country who were in the state for the 18th edition of the National Council on Transportation.

Governor Abiodun commended the minister for the bold steps he is taking to reposition the transportation sector of the country, noting that the plan by the Ministry of Transportation to resuscitate the Kaduna to Kano line would further open up the country for commerce.

“I am very glad about the laudable achievements under your watch, the initiatives that you’re championing, the intervention you have sought from the Chinese to resuscitate the Kaduna to Kano line so that you will now have the connection, all the way from Lagos, Ogun, Ibadan, Abuja, Kaduna and Kano.

“You admitted to me that you are thinking of how to connect our industrial zones so you can de-emphasis vehicular transportation whilst connecting the Badagry port to the rail line that will connect with the Lagos to Kano line, also thinking of a line that will go from Lekki port to Ijebu-Ode and connect to Kajola.

“This is indeed very laudable thinking. This is what you see when you put people who have the requisite experience and capacity in positions of authority, ” he said.

The governor added that his administration, upon realizing the importance of the transportation sector, quickly created a ministry that would see to the running of the sector in the state.

“We understood the importance of the Ministry of Transportation when I assumed office. We didn’t have that ministry in Ogun State. We had the Ministry of Works, and for some strange reason, my predecessor assumed that the commissioner for works could carry out the responsibilities of the commissioner of transportation.

“We are a testimonial for the transportation sector. We value that sector, we’ve taken transportation very seriously,” he said.

Abiodun said his administration is deeply committed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s vision of renewed hope, adding that the state under his watch would continue to put the people first.

Earlier in his remarks, Senator Alkali noted that the National Council on Transportation would address the National Transportation Policy, which does not exist at the moment.

He said that the ministry has submitted a draft recommendation for stakeholders to make their input for onward presentation and deliberation by the Federal Executive Council.

Senator Alkali disclosed that the Federal Government would soon commence the railway project from Ibadan to Abuja and Kaduna to Kano, adding that the ministry has started the evacuation of about 90 containers daily at the APMT terminal to Ibadan.

According to him, the ministry would start freighting of goods by the end of the present quarter from the APMT terminal to Kano State.

He said that the ministry is currently in high-level discussions with foreign investors to see how the transportation sector can be fixed.

“In December last year, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu directed the Vice President to lead a delegation to attend a conference in Beijing.

“The Vice President was privileged to hold a bilateral discussion with the Chinese President. Among the issues raised was in respect of our railway modernization project.

“The project was segmented initially. From Lagos to Ibadan was completed and put into use, and Abuja to Kaduna, Warri to Itakpe. We are looking at the possibility of continuing the project from Ibadan to Abuja and from Kaduna to Kano,” he said.

Alkali acknowledged Governor 

Abiodun for the great work he has started in the state, saying that he has written his name in gold.

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Lifestyle

Children are greatest assets of society – Gov. Abiodun

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By Oluwatoyin Adegoke

Ogun State Government says it will continue to implement programmes and policies tailored towards allowing the children to optimally realize their creative and productive potential.

Governor Dapo Abiodun stated this at the 2023 Children’s Day celebration held at the Nigerian Navy Secondary School, Onikooko, Abeokuta.

The Governor, who categorized children as the greatest asset for promoting strong and peaceful society, urged parents and guardians to spend quality times and pay more attention to the upbringing of their children.

Speaking on the theme of this year’s celebration “The State of the Nigeria Children Today, Proper Parenting for Value Reorientation and National Consciousness”, the Governor emphasized that moral decadence in the society could be linked to Neglect in good parenting.

This year’s Children day Celebration witnessed parade from public and private Primary and Secondary  schools across the state as well as members of voluntary organisations.

Dignitaries at the occasion included the state Deputy Governor, Mrs Noimot Salako, Head of Service, Mr Kolawole Fagbohun, members of the just dissolved State Executive Councils, Body of Permanent Secretaries, among others.

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Education

Gov. Abiodun Assents Polytechnic of Health and Allied Sciences Bill

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By Bolanle Adesida

A bill recognizing the change of the name of Ogun State Health Technology institute into the Ogun State Polytechnic of Health and Allied Sciences has been signed into law by the state Governor, Prince.

While signing the bill into law in his office, Governor Abiodun  congratulated the Governing council and students of the institution on the achievement and  commended the State House of Assembly for the speedy passage of the bill.

Earlier, the Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Prince Olakunle Oluomo had commended the Governor for expanding the scope of the school.

Governor Abiodun had on the 15th of February 2023 announced the change of name of Ogun State Health Technology institute into Ogun State Polytechnic of Health and Allied Sciences 

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Crime

Gov. Abiodun Declares War on Cults

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By Bolanle Adesida

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has said that his administration would henceforth deal with suspected cultists as terrorists.

Governor Abiodun who stated this at the Akarigbo’s Palace in Sagamu during a stakeholders’ security meeting, described the cultism as an act of terrorism.

He also announced that his administration would establish a Joint Intervention Squad which would comprise the military, police, the Department of State Security, Civil Defence, and local vigilante, to deal with cultism and other related crimes in the state, especially in Sagamu.

Governor Abiodun explained that the Squad would be provided with the necessary equipment, while its headquarters would be sited in Sagamu Local Government Area of the State.

In a remark, The Akarigbo of Remoland Oba Babatunde Ajayi said people of diverse cultures and religions had co-existed in the town for a long time, wondering why few elements in the society should disrupt peace in the town.

Also, the Seriki Hausawa of Sagamu, Alhaji Garuba Inua who explained that the clash was between rival cultists and not a case of inter-ethnic skirmish, maintained that his people were ready to work with other stakeholders in restoring peace to the town.

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Politics

Osoba Rallies Support for Gov. Abiodun

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By Bolanle Adesida

A former Governor of Ogun State and National Leader of All Progressives Congress, APC, Chief Olusegun Osoba has called on all members of the party in the state to continue to support the re-elected governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun.

Chief Osoba made the call while receiving Governor Abiodun, his deputy, leaders and members of the party at his Abeokuta residence.

While describing the victory of Governor Abiodun at the just concluded governorship election as divine intervention, Chief Osoba urged leaders and members of the party to be magnanimous in victory.

Responding, Governor Abiodun, who described Chief Osoba as his political mentor, commended him for inspiring his administration to do more.

The Governor explained that his administration would focus more on public utilities towards ensuring that people of the state have an adequate supply of potable water and uninterrupted power supply.

Governor Abiodun also said that the Ogun State International Agro Cargo Airport project would be completed before the end of the year, adding that investment would be brought into the state to facilitate Kajola Dry Port.

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Lifestyle

Gov. Abiodun Mourns Ogunlesi, First Prof. of Medicine

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Nigeria’s first professor of Medicine, Professor Theophilus Ogunlesi, has passed on at the age of ninety-nine.

Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State, while reacting to the news in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Kunle Somorin, described the death as painful.

He noted that Professor Ogunlesi passed away when his vast experience in the field of Medicine was needed most, especially in the face of challenges militating against the health sector.

The governor said Ogun had indeed lost one of the finest medical experts the world would ever know, saying the late Emeritus Professor would be sorely missed in the state, Nigeria and the world at large, 

He said Professor Ogunlesi would continue to be remembered as an illustrious son of Ogun, a highly respected citizen of Nigeria and a world-renowned specialist in the field of Medicine.

Wale Oluokun

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Environment

“My administration will install solar light in rural areas” – Gov. Abiodun

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Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has promised that his administration would install solar light in rural areas that are not connected to the national grid.


Governor Abiodun made this known  while inagurating 4.5 kilometres Molusi College Road  Ijebu-Igbo, in Ijebu-North Local Government Area of the state.


The Governor also said that electric transformers would be distributed to boost power supply at the grassroots, adding that rehabilitation of rural roads across the state would soon  commence.


While explaining that  construction of 4. 5 Kilometres Molusi College Road would  boost economic activities in Ijebu Igbo and its environs, the Governor gave the assurance  that affordable housing units would be constructed in the town.


The Senator representing Ogun East Senatorial District, Lekan Mustapha, commended the Governor for even distribution of developmental projects across the state and called for the reconstruction of more deplorable roads in Ijebu Igbo and its environs.


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Crime

Sponsors of Agosasa mayhem will be dealt with – Gov. Abiodun

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Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has directed the relevant security agencies to ensure that sponsors and perpetrators of the mayhem over chieftaincy issues in Agosasa town, Ipokia Local Government Area of the state are punished.

In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Kunle Somorin, Governor Abiodun condemned the violence and declared that anyone found culpable in the skirmish should be arrested and prosecuted according to the extant laws of the state.

The Governor, who expressed his dissatisfaction over the crisis which he described as unfortunate, said there were legitimate channels for addressing issues of chieftaincy without recourse to violence. 

Prince Dapo Abiodun said he had directed the police to restore peace in the town and fish out those behind the violence with the view to prosecuting them accordingly.

He also gave the assurance that adequate security would be provided in the town, urging the residents to remain calm and go about their normal businesses without fear.

Violence was unleashed on the town during the weekend following disagreements over the choice of a new king, leading to the death of at least one person, while property worth millions of naira were reported to have been destroyed.

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Politics

Gov. Abiodun Inaugurates Local Government Liaison Officers

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Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has inaugurated the newly appointed Governor’s Local Government Liaison Officers, with a call on them not to compete with their local government chairmen, but complement their efforts to serve the people at the grassroots.

Speaking at the ceremony held at Oba’s Complex Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, Governor Abiodun urged the Liaison Officers to work closely with their council chairmen by championing the course of development in the local communities. 

While urging them to brace up for the tasks ahead, Governor Abiodun stressed that their performance would be reviewed regularly.

He also appealed to them not to see their appointments as a means of corruptly enriching themselves from the public treasury, saying his administration would not hesitate to relieve those found wanting of their appointments.

Responding on behalf of the appointees, Mr Semiu Lawal, thanked the Governor for the confidence and trust reposed in them, promising that they would work hard to deliver on their mandates.

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Security

Sagamu Mayhem: Fish out the Culprits, Gov. Abiodun Charges Security Agencies

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Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has directed the State Commissioner of Police, the Commander, 35 Artillery Brigade as well as the Director, State Security Service to relocate to Sagamu and fish out those involved in the recent cult activities in the town.

In a statement in Abeokuta, Governor Abiodun also directed all security agencies in the state to intensify efforts to apprehend those behind recent similar cult activities in Abeokuta, the state capital.

The Governor charged security agencies not to leave any stone unturned in their efforts to bring the culprits to book while giving the assurance that his administration would continue to support the agencies. 

Governor Abiodun who condemned the dastardly act of the hoodlums which claimed the lives of some people and inflicted injury on others advised all peace-loving residents of Sagamu to cooperate with the security agencies to rid the town and its environs of cultists and other criminal elements.

Governor Abiodun urged the youths, especially the cultists to shun all acts that could bring shame to their parents and put their future in jeopardy. 

The Governor also called on parents and guardians to ensure that their children and wards stayed away from crime and criminality, adding that his administration would not tolerate any breach of the peace.

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Politics

Brace up for Challenges, Gov. Abiodun Tells New Appointees

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Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has approved the appointment of eight new Permanent Secretaries and a new Accountant General.

A statement by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Mr Kunle Somorin indicates that the new appointees will fill the existing vacancies among the rank of Permanent Secretaries in the State Public Service.

The statement notes that seniority, merit, professionalism and inclusiveness are considered in the appointment of the Permanent Secretaries and the Accountant General.

The statement shows that the new Permanent Secretaries are

Mr. Waheed Adesina,

Mr. Adetayo Adewale,

Mr. Adedayo Somoye,

Mr. Oluwaseyi Sokoya,

Dr Qudus Adegboyega,

Mr. Adenopo Adegbenga and

Dr. Moshood Oladeinde.

It adds that Messrs Adebayo Bamidele and Mr. Thomas Aregbesola are the new Solicitor General and Accountant General respectively. 

While congratulating the new appointees, the statement urges them to brace up for the challenges of their positions.

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Politics

Hold Your Council Chairman Accountable For Every Decision- Gov. Abiodun

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Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has sworn in twenty newly elected Local Government Chairmen in the state with a call on them to be creative in boosting their internally generated revenue, IGR.
Speaking at the ceremony held at Arcade Ground, Oke Mosan Abeokuta, Governor Abiodun also advised the chairmen not to over burden the people in their quest to raise funds to enhance development of their local government areas.
The Governor who promised that his administration would continue to support the local government council in the state, also expressed commitment to formulating and implementing peoples friendly policies and programmes.
Governor Abiodun urged people of the state, particularly those at the grassroots to hold their council chairmen accountable for every decision taken on their behalf.
Earlier, the Olu of Ilaro and Paramount Ruler of Yewaland, Oba Kehinde Olugbenle urged the newly elected Chairmen to justify the confidence reposed in them by performing their duties diligently.

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Judiciary

Gov. Abiodun Appeals to JUSUN to Call off Strike

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 Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has appealed to the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria, JUSUN, to call off their strike and give state Governors opportunity to perfect implementation plan on their demand for financial autonomy.

Governor Abiodun made the plea while playing host to the leaders of the State branches of Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, led by a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Mr Afolabi Fashanu in his Abeokuta, Oke Mosan office. 

Governor Abiodun who said that his administration supported the need for separation of powers, especially in the presidential system of government, pointed out that Nigeria Governors’ Forum was taking steps to resolve all the grey areas.  

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Responding, the leader of the NBA team, Mr Fashanu said his team would deploy moral persuasion and dialogue with JUSUN on the need to end the strike in the interest of justice and democracy.

It would be recalled that members of JUSUN embarked on an indefinite strike across country on April 6, 2021 to enforce financial autonomy for the judiciary arm of government as granted by the Nigerian Constitution.

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Religion

Let’s us remain optimistic about current situation in Nigeria – Gov. Abiodun

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Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has called on Nigerians, especially residents of the state, to embrace peace, love and unity as the world celebrates Easter.

In his Easter message, Governor Abiodun urged Nigerians to avail themselves of what the resurrection of Jesus Christ symbolizes and live in peace.

Governor Abiodun, who noted that Nigeria was facing some challenges, implored people to emulate the love Jesus Christ showed while being crucified, in order to lift the country to a greater height.

He pointed out that the resurrection of Jesus had indeed shown that the country had a great hope to become a powerful nation and

expressed optimism that Nigeria would regain its position among the comity of nations.

While wishing Christians a wonderful Easter celebration, the Governor urged them to continue to pray for the country to overcome socio economic challenges.

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Security

Gov. Abiodun Inaugurates Amotekun, Makes Soyinka Super Marshal of Corps

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Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has inaugurated Ogun State Security network Agency code named Operation Amotekun.

Inaugurating the outfit at the Arcade Ground, Oke Mosan Abeokuta, Governor Abiodun urged the operatives of Amotekun to carry out their duties within the ambit of relevant laws.

Governor Dapo Abiodun said his administration was expecting superlative performance of duties from the operatives of Amotekun, and urged them to diligently add value to the security machinery of the state. 

He said that Amotekun operatives were also subject to the law, and urged them to allow the rule of law be their watchword and respect the rights of the people.

While pointing out that inauguration of Amotekun was not to create unnecessary competition with other security agencies in the state, the Governor said many initiatives were being put together to stem the tide of kidnapping and all forms of crimes and  criminality in the state. 

In a goodwill message, Ogun State Commissioner of Police, Mr Edward Ajogun said police and other security agencies in the state would collaborate with Amotekun in the area of information sharing towards curbing crime. 

Also, Professor Wole Soyinka who was decorated at the event as Super Marshal of Amotekun expressed optimism that the Amotekun corps would complement the efforts of other security agencies in providing adequate security across the state, while advising the operatives not to abuse their uniforms.

In a remark, the State Commandant of Amotekun, Mr David Akinremi commended the state governor for giving them the opportunity to serve and providing necessary logistics for the smooth operations of the outfit. 

Mr Akinremi gave the assurance that the operatives would be committed to fighting crime in all parts of the state. 

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Politics

Gov. Abiodun Inaugurates Ogun Independent Electoral Commission

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Ogun State Governor Prince Dapo Abiodun has inaugurated the state Independent Electoral Commission, OGSIEC, with a call on the commission to introduce innovative and resourceful approaches for conducting free, fair and credible election at the local government level.

Inaugurating the Commission at the Excos Chamber, Oke Mosan Abeokuta, Governor Abiodun said peaceful conduct and general acceptance of Local Government election was tied to the resourcefulness and effectiveness of the state electoral commission.

The governor expressed optimism that the new management of OGSIEC would be reputed for fairness and good sense of judgment in the discharge of its constitutional duties, and urged the Commission to conduct free, fair and widely acceptable Local Government Election.

While pointing out that the conduct of the Local Government election was the constitutional responsibility of the state, Governor Abiodun said that his administration would continue to provide a conducive environment for the conduct of free and fair election at the third tier of Government. 

Responding, the chairman of the commission, Mr Babatunde Osibodu, who  gave the assurance that the commission would conduct credible election which would be a benchmark for future election in the state, urged all stakeholders to support the commission towards ensuring successful conduct of local government election.

Other members of the State Independent Electoral Commission are Mr. Olatunji Akoni, Mr. Tajudeen Omolaja, Mr. Ayodele Bankole,  Mrs. Gbemi  Onasanya and Chief Mrs Remileku Olaopa.

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Politics

Be loyal to the party – Gov. Abiodun urges APM decampees

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Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has called on the former members of the Allied People’s Movement, APM, who recently dumped the party to join All Progressives Congress to be loyal to the party and join hands with his administration to move the state forward.

Governor Abiodun made the call while receiving former seven members of  APM led by the Speaker of the State House of Assembly Mr Olakunle Oluomo at the Executive Chambers,  Governor’s Office, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta.

The governor explained that in the spirit of being fair and inclusive his administration did not discriminate against the former members of the APM and other members of the house from other political parties. 

In separate remarks, the former members of APM noted that they were not forced to dump their former party for the ruling All Progressives Congress, but they opted to join the moving train of development of Governor Abiodun led administration.

Earlier, the Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Mr Olakunle Oluomo had said that the next agenda of the House was to ensure that all hands were on deck to move the state forward, adding that more cooperation was needed for overall development of the state.

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Transportation

An agro-allied airport will be built in Ogun – Gov. Abiodun

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Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun says his government is taking steps to establish an agro-allied based airport that will project the state as a destination of choice for agriculture in the country.

Governor Abiodun made this known while inspecting former president, Olusegun Obasanjo’s aquaculture project at Owiwi, in Ewekoro Local Government Area of the state.

While speaking on efforts to make the state a special agro processing zone, Governor Abiodun said the government would continue to encourage partnerships and give priority to the agricultural sector towards alleviating poverty and reducing unemployment in the state.

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He commended the former president, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo for the project aimed at boosting food security, employment generation and promoting tourism in the state and the country.

In a remark, Chief Obasanjo, who commended the present administration in the state for giving priority to the agricultural sector, promised his commitment to the task of contributing to the growth of the sector at different levels. 

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Religion

Eid-el Maolud: Gov. Abiodun Urges Nigerians to Pray for Stability

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Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has appealed to Nigerians to use this year’s Eid-el Maolud celebration to pray fervently for the peaceful co-existence, stability and security of the country.

In his Eid el Maolud message, the governor reminded Nigerians that the holy Prophet Mohammed stood for peace and unity during his lifetime.

Governor Abiodun also urged Nigerian youths to remain law abiding and resist the temptation to be used as tools for wanton destruction.

While wishing Muslims a happy celebration, the governor urged them to rededicate themselves to the teachings and exemplary life of the Holy Prophet.

He also stressed the need for Nigerians to continue to observe social distancing and other COVID-19 safety protocols to further flatten the curve of the Pandemic in the State.

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Security

#ENDSARS: Gov. Abiodun Commiserates with Families of Victims

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Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has commiserated with the families of those who lost their loved ones and property in the #ENDSARS violence in different parts of the country. 

In a statement in Abeokuta, the Governor described the deaths and arson as unfortunate and urged management of public and private hospitals to treat all in need of medical attention brought to their facilities.

While pointing out that stringent measures could be announced should acts of breach of public safety and security continue, Governor Abiodun urged security agents to exercise caution in dealing with the #ENDSARS protesters to avoid further loss of lives and property.

He acknowledged the right of the people to protest but regretted that blockade of highways and other roads, destruction of public and private property, and unfortunate loss of lives were clear deviations from the original intention of the protest.

He called on the security team to continue to patrol the major streets towards ensuring peace, and urged the people of the state to report all acts of molestation, breaches of peace or extortion by calling 112.

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Security

ENDSARS: Don’t harm peaceful protesters, Gov. Abiodun tells Police

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Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has advised the officers and men of the Nigeria Police, Ogun State Command not to harm or arrest citizens involved in the peaceful protests against the operations of F- SARS

In a statement in Abeokuta, Governor Abiodun said only those taking part in unlawful protests and vandalism of public properties should be brought to book accordingly. 

He called on the police to always ensure the safety of law abiding individuals and organisations involved in the peaceful protest, adding that it was the civic right of all citizens to make their grievances known through peaceful protests and demonstrations that would not foment  danger.

Governor Abiodun also explained that all people that were arrested during the protest should have access to legal representation and maintained that his administration would not condone infringement on the rights of any citizen.

Governor Abiodun, who noted that some unscrupulous elements took the advantage of the situation to vandalize State property, Police stations and vehicles, appealed to people of the state to desist from all acts of violence, destruction and vandalism. 

Bolanle Adesida