Agriculture

Ondo Approves N3bn for RAAMP

By Web News 467

By Isaac Afolabi

The Ondo State Executive Council has approved the sum of N3.47 billion counterpart funds for the Rural Access and Agricultural Marketing Project , RAAMP

Commissioner for Energy, Mines and Mineral Resources, Mr Razaq Obe and the Special Adviser to the Governor on Information and Strategy, Mr Olugbenga Omole announced this in Akure.

Our correspondent reports that Mr Obe explained that the project would see many feeder roads asphalted to connect rural dwellers to towns and drive the economy of the state through Agriculture, while other life-impacting projects would be executed.

Mr Omole said in the bid to transform Akure into the State Capital, the government approved the sum of five hundred million naira for a street lighting system via solar-powered lights.

He disclosed that the  State Government also approved the appointment of Prince Adu Omotayo as the new Asinigbo of Isinigbo in Akure North Council and as well as the appointment of warrant Chiefs for the purpose of appointing new Afa of Oke-Agbe in Akoko North West Council Area.

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Politics

We cannot be induced or swayed from true democratic values – ODHA Members

By Web News 808

The Ondo State House of Assembly, ODHA, has debunked the rumour making the rounds that members received the sum of ten million naira each to fast-track the impeachment process of the embattled deputy governor, Chief Agboola Ajayi.

The lawmakers in a statement by the Chairman, House Committee on Information, Mr Olugbenga Omole and made available to newsmen described the allegation as unfounded and an attempt to create enmity between the executive and legislature.

The statement indicates that the lawmakers claimed they cannot be induced as they represent the interests of the people of the state.

The lawmakers expressed their unalloyed support to the developmental strides of Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu and true democratic values.

They cautioned the embattled deputy governor to avoid implicating the lawmakers in a bid to carry his cross.

The lawmakers urged the people of the state to disregard the rumour and go about their lawful dealings without fear.

Olumide Abudu