Economy

We are ensuring ease of doing business – Gov. Adeleke

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By Funmi Ojo

Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has described business as the bedrock of national development.

Governor Adeleke stated this when he received the leadership of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria, MAN, comprising of Osun, Oyo, Ekiti and Ondo states at the Government House, Oke-fia, Osogbo.

The Governor who maintained that developed countries thrives due to the industrial revolution said Osun is industrial-friendly and will never undermine business establishment.

He said his administration has been partnering with Osun State Chambers of Commerce and Industry, stressing that the State government is ensuring ease of doing business.

While describing MAN as top employers of labour, creating national wealth through entrepreneurs, the Governor said the State is open for business to address poverty and create wealth.

Earlier, the Chairman of the Association, Mr Lanre Popoola had said the association is working towards contributing to the growth of manufacturing Industries in Osun State through collaboration with the Government to address challenges such as infrastructural development; access to finance and markets.

While soliciting the support of the government on the Akoda-Ede Industrial Estate construction, Mr. Popoola maintained that this would attract investors that can contribute to the economic growth of the State as well as improve the well-being of the people of the State.

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Foreign

Man Crashes Car in Chinese Consulate, Shot Dead

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San Francisco police have shot and killed a man who crashed his car into the Chinese consulate on Monday.

According to police statement, the unidentified man was shot after officers arrived at the scene.

Footage online showed a blue Honda car in the lobby and dozens of people fleeing the consulate building.

A consulate statement condemned the incident, adding that, it posed a “serious threat” to the safety of its staff and other people at the scene.

“We strongly condemn this violent attack and reserve the right to pursue responsibility for the incident,” it added.

China’s foreign ministry has accused the unidentified individual of breaking into the consulate to hurt people inside the office.

The consulate has since temporarily closed parts of its office and has lodged solemn representations – a phrase for expressing diplomatic discontent – to the US, urging authorities to ensure that the matter is properly dealt with.

Police said that an open and active investigation was under way but have not revealed much information.

“When officers arrived here on scene, they found the vehicle had come to rest inside the lobby of the Chinese consulate. Officers entered, made contact with the suspect and an officer-involved shooting occurred,” said Kathryn Winters, a spokesperson for the San Francisco Police Department.

“The suspect was later pronounced deceased at the hospital,” she added.

She said that the police were coordinating with officials from the US state department for the investigation, adding: “There’s very little information that we can give at this time.”

Police say they are still trying to ascertain exactly how many people were in the office at the time of the incident.

Pictures from the consulate soon after the car was driven into the building, show a heavy police presence with the consulate building in the city’s Japan town area cordoned off.

Queue barriers and chairs lay toppled in the lobby, while other pieces of furniture were damaged.

No injuries have been reported from inside the consulate.

San Francisco will host the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation next month with Chinese President Xi Jinping expected to attend.

BBC/Taiwo Akinola

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Religion

Give to the needy in celebration of Eid-el-Adha – Alhaji Hamzat

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By Jeffery Ahonmisi

The Chief Missioner, Muslim Association of Nigeria, MAN, Ibadan Branch, Alhaji Alarape Hamzat says the faithful should endeavor to give to the needy during this period and beyond.

Alhaji Hamzat gave the admonition after the two Rakat prayers in celebration of the Eid-el-Kabir at the Muslim Association of Nigeria Eid Ground, Joyce B road, Ibadan.

The cleric noted that the Holy Quran clearly states that the ram killed during the Eid-el-Adha should be divided into three parts and shared among one’s family and the needy.

Alhaji Hamzat also advised Nigerians to support the present administration by performing their obligations dutifully.

He also tasked the people to commit the nation to the hands of Almighty Allah through prayers as it is part of measures that could move the country to an enviable height.

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Economy

Oyo Govt. to Partner MAN Towards Improving Industrial Sector

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Oyo state government has expressed readiness to partner the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria, MAN, towards improve the industrial sector of the state.

The Director General, Oyo State Investment and Public-Private Partnership OYSIPPP, Mr Segun Ogunwuyi made this known in Ibadan while playing host to the Executive Secretary, Manufacturers’ Association of Nigeria, MAN, in his office.

The DG, OYSIPPP who was represented by the Coordinating Director of the Agency, Mr. Akinola Makinde, asserted that the state was poised for industrial growth by making available, all the needed variables like good road network, secured environment as well as open up the agricultural sector.

He called on the manufacturing association to partner with the administration for the progress of Oyo State.

In a remark, the Executive Secretary, MAN, (Southwest), covering Oyo, Osun, Ondo and Ekiti, Mr. Nanzing Rinder promised to make sure the association key into the vision of the state government.

Iyabo Adebisi