Economy

Worker’s Day: Akeredolu Salutes Ondo Workforce

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Ondo State Governor, Mr. Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN, has congratulated the workers in the state on the occasion of the 2022 Workers’ Day Celebration.

Governor Akeredolu saluted the resilience and dedication of the civil servants which have engendered optimum service delivery to the people of the state.

The Governor appreciated the leadership of the organized labour in the state for the continued exhibition of maturity, understanding and support, particularly at these challenging times.

“The workers are the strong engine room of every government. Their contributions to the success of any administration can not be over-emphasized.

“It is in recognition of the importance of our workers that this administration has continued to place premium on their welfare.

“We have set aside the obnoxious practice which encouraged partisan politics and truncate the careers of committed public servants. Our administration has in the last five years, determined the promotion of public servant on merit. These promotion exercises are regular and timely.

“We have repositioned our civil service and promote discipline among public officers. We have instilled values that encourage better performance and reward hard work. We shall continue to get better.

“We have recently approved the bifurcation of the Directorate of Finance and Administration into two departments. This is in line with the Federal Government’s directive that the directorate be separated into two departments for the purpose of specialization and to promote optimum service delivery.

“The newly bifurcated departments are the Finance and Accounts; and the Administration and Supplies. It is our belief that this bifurcation will further strengthen the delivery of services and allow core professionals to handle their schedules. We will continue to strive for more excellence in the civil service.

“While we are optimistic that better days await us, we shall not shy away from performing our avowed responsibilities. We shall keep exploring every available means to ensure that we meet our obligations of paying workers salaries, pensions and gratuities, and subventions as and when due, despite the paucity of fund and the dwindling federal allocation.” The Governor said.

Governor Akeredolu urged the workers to rededicate themselves to the service of the state and join hands with his administration to deliver on the “REDEEMED” agenda of his second term in office.

Signed:
Richard Olatunde
Chief Press Secretary to the Governor of Ondo State.
May 1, 2022.

Religion

Ikare Mosque Crisis : Gov. Akeredolu Receives Committee’s Report

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Ondo State Governor, Mr. Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN, on Tuesday received the report of the Peace Committee set up by the State government on the Ikare-Akoko Central Mosque crisis.

Chairman of the Peace Committee and Chief of Staff to the Governor, Chief Olugbenga Ale, led other members of the committee to the Governor’s office, Alagbaka, Akure where the report was submitted.

Ale commended Governor Akeredolu for his quick intervention at restoring peace to Ikare-Akoko Muslim community.

He explained that in the bid to ensure peaceful and amicable resolution of the crisis, the Committee had several meetings and consultations with relevant stakeholders, and directed immediate reopening of the Ikare Central Mosque which had earlier been shut down in the heat of the crisis.

The Chairman who noted that one critical finding of the committee is the peculiarity of the structure and arrangement of administration of the Mosque in Ikare, however, expressed hope that the committee recommendations would address the challenges facing the Ikare Mosque.

“In the course of the meeting, the committee listened to presentations from the parties, which included the Chief Imam of Ikare-Akoko Group, a delegation of the Olukare-in-Council and the Mosque Management Committee.

“A number of meetings were held with the feuding parties, especially the Chief Imam of Ikare, Alhaji Sheik Abbass Abubakar Mohammed, the Mufassir of Ikare Alhaji Sheu Batuta, Imam of Okela, Sheik Moshood Mohammed and the representative of the Olukare, Alhaji Chief Ekunnusi M. Ladi.

“The decision of the Peace Committee to hold the meeting with the above-selected individuals was informed by the observation of the committee that for peace to reign, both the Chief Imam and the Musfassir of Ikare must embrace the friendship and love that once existed between them before the commencement of the crisis”, the chairman stressed.

The Committee, among other things, recommended that, the Chairmanship of the Muslim Council should not be restricted to a quarter, but be rotational while the position of Naib Imam originally allotted to the Oorun Quarters be given to them.

It was also recommended that the dissolved committee should be allowed to complete its tenure and during the period, it should ensure there is openness, transparency and accountability in the management of the affairs of the Mosque.

Receiving the report, Governor Akeredolu appreciated the committee for doing a thorough job, promising to ensure full implementation of the report.

Akeredolu who expressed concern over the needless crisis, said Mosque should be a house of prayer and not the other way round.

Bukola Bardi

News Yoruba

Akeredolu Appoints Adetunji Adeleye as Special Adviser on Security Matters

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Ondo State Governor, Mr. Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN, has approved the appointment of Chief Adetunji Adeleye as his Special Adviser on Security Matters.

The appointment takes immediate effect.

Chief Adeleye will, however, continue to function as the Commander of the Ondo State Security Network (Amotekun Corps).

The appointment is part of the efforts of the Governor to further strengthen the security arrangement and improve the working relationship between government and security agencies in the state.

Governor Akeredolu congratulates the new appointee while charging him to double efforts in the fight against crime and criminals in the state.

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Economy

Akeredolu Presents 2022 Budget To State Assembly 

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Ondo State Governor, Mr. Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, on has presented a 2022 budget proposal of N191.6 billion tagged “Budget of Economic Re-Engineering” to the House of Assembly. 

The 2022 budget was presented to the lawmakers for scrutiny by the Commissioner for Finance, Mr. Wale Akinterinwa who represented the governor.

The Governor said “the 2022 Budget projections represent an increase of 9.59 percent over the 2021 budget, hence, the expansionary measures being pursued in the 2022 is carefully weighed option to weigh-in into the resultant fiscal resurgence envisage in 2022.

The Governor noted that the 2022, government would leverage on resources to source N44.000 billion from the financial market in order to accelerate the pace of development and job creation in the state.

In the budget, a total sum of N79.621 billion has been budgeted for capital expenditure, N102.106 billion for recurrent expenditure, representing an increase of 7.15 percent over the 2021 recurrent expenditure budget.

Responding, the Speaker, Mr. Bamidele Oleyelogun commended Governor Akeredolu for various ongoing developmental projects across the state and handed over the budget proposal to the House committee on Finance and Appropriation.

The Chairman, House committee on Finance and Appropriation, Mr. Sunday Olajide who appreciated the timely presentation of the budget proposal promised speedy attention to its passage.

Olumide Abudu

News Analysis

Examining the Efforts of Ondo State Government at Preventing Coronavirus

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Coronavirus, also known as Covid-19 is one disease that is currently ravaging the world with so many deaths recorded and new cases reported by the day.

Nigeria happens to be one of the countries of the world facing the challenge of coronavirus as it was imported into the country in February by an Italian national who has now recovered from the disease.

The entry of Covid-19 into Nigeria no doubt sent shivers down the spines of every Nigerian for the fact that it has no cure for now and that it is highly infectious, killing people by the day especially In Asia, Europe and America.

Since the emergence of this disease in Nigeria, the federal government has deployed all necessary measures to contain its spread while ensuring that victims get the best of medical care to prevent death from coronavirus.

Governors of states where confirmed cases of coronavirus have been announced have also put in place various safety measures to stem the tide of the viral disease.

It is noteworthy that even states where a single case of Covid-19 infection has not been recorded, are not leaving anything to chance in ensuring that the disease does not catch them unawares.

One of such states is Ondo, where the government wasted no time in announcing some safety measures towards preventing the entry of coronavirus into the state and also contain it in case of any eventuality. 

The first step was to embark massive media awareness campaign sensitizing people on the dangers of Coronavirus and the need to increase both environmental and personal hygiene especially regular hand washing with soap and running water to keep it away.

Another step being taken by the Ondo State Government against Covid-19 is the activation of its rapid response mechanism, mounting of surveillance on all border towns, ban on interstate travels, the closure of schools, markets, and worship centres.

Besides, the government has also directed workers on grade level one to twelve to work from home while Governor Akeredolu has also cancelled all official activities for two weeks, all in the bid to reduce the chance of contracting the disease.

Other safety measures are the ban on political gathering, social gathering and the convergence of more than fifty people at a time.

The government has also set up a task force to ensure total compliance with the shutting of markets, worship centres.

To cap it all, Governor Akeredolu directed all members of the state executive council to proceed to their local government areas to sensitise the people on the deadly virus.

An awareness video post by Governor Rotimi Akeredolu

These steps have no doubt helped Ondo State in keeping coronavirus away thus becoming the only state in the Southwest of Nigeria that has not recorded any confirmed case of Covid-19.

While the government, through the Ministries of Health and Information has promised to introduce more precautionary measures against the disease as the days go by, residents are also calling on the government to sustain the tempo to help Ondo state remain coronavirus-free.

Stakeholders believe that if this is done, more people will live beyond the pandemic.

Adebukola Bardi

Politics

Amotekun: There’s no going back – Gov. Akeredolu

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The Ondo State Governor, Mr. Oluwarotimi Akeredolu says no going back on Southwest Security Network, codenamed “Operation Amotekun”.

Governor Akeredolu stated this at the opening of public hearing on the law to establish the state security network and Amotekun corps organised by the Ondo State House of Assembly.

The governor noted that the public hearing was meant to take stakeholders’ contributions towards a formidable security network in the state and the southwest.

The Speaker, Mr. Bamidele Oleyelogun commended the turnout by stakeholders and urged to make contributions that would assist the lawmakers at reaching a fundamental law that could withstand the test of time.

On his part, the Commissioner for Justice and Attorney General of the state, Mr. Kola Olawoye stated that the enshrinement of the law has reached an advanced stage with the public hearing.

Radio Nigeria correspondent reports that traditional institutions, Afenifere, political groups, the NUJ and other groups submitted memorandums at the hearing.

High-point of the opening was the presentation of a drama sketch depicting the level of insecurity in the country.

Olumide Abudu