Crime

Governor Abiodun Suspends Abidemi Rufai

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Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has suspended his Special Assistant Mr Abidemi Rufai, over alleged unemployment benefits fraud in the United States.

In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Kunle Somorin, Governor Abiodun said the state government had received the  disturbing news of the arrest of Mr Rufai in New York.

Governor Abiodun  said his administration was committed to ensuring open,  transparent, accountable and morally upright administration, adding that his administration would not condone any act of criminality by anyone in the state.

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Politics

50 Billion Naira Liabilities Not Captured By Predecessor- Gov. Abiodun

By Web News 559

Ogun State government has said that not less than N50billion financial liabilities were not accounted for in the financial report handed over to Governor Dapo Abiodun in May 2019.

A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor Mr. Kunle Somorin indicates that the omitted amount is financial liabilities incurred by the immediate past administration due to unpaid pensions, gratuities and outstanding staff salaries.

While noting the recent report by the Debt Management Office ,DMO, on the state’s domestic debt, the statement says the omitted figures by the immediate past administration in the state has an impact on the DMO report.

It  shows that the increase in the 2020 total debt of the state is due to an undisclosed gratuity and staff liabilities of about N50bn not recognized in the State financial statements in May 2019 at the end of the tenure of the immediate past administration. 

The statement restates the commitment of the present administration in the state to ensure transparency and accountability in all matters.

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Lifestyle

Governor Abiodun condoles with Senator Osiniwo’s Family

By Web News 708

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has described the sudden death of Senator Adebayo Osinowo as shocking and unbelievable.

In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Kunle Somorin, Governor Abiodun noted that Senator Osinowo who represented Lagos East at the National Assembly was a committed progressive and a grassroots mobilizer.

Governor Abiodun pointed out that the deceased who was an industrious son of Ogun State did not limit his service to the state, but was ready to make use of his political and administrative skills wherever he found himself.

The Governor said Senator Osinowo worked tirelessly for the good of his people, adding that his meritorious service as a four-term member of the Lagos State House of Assembly, led to his election to the Senate where he served as Chairman, Committee on Commerce, Industry and Trade. 

While urging the people to take solace in the good legacies left behind by the late Senator Osinowo, the governor prayed for the repose of his soul and for God to grant his family the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.

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