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  • Mrs Bamidele Abiodun Named Lead Sanitation Ambassador

    Ogun State government has enlisted the support of traditional rulers and opinion leaders in the enforcement of its “One House, One Toilet Principle” and the spreading of the “Clean Ogun State, Use The Toilet Campaign” towards checking open defecation, especially at the grassroots. 

    Wife of the State Governor, Mrs Bamidele Abiodun made the appeal at a sensitization workshop to promote the target of ensuring open defecation free status in the state by the year 2025. 

    At the event organised by the State Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Agency, RUWATSAN, Mrs Abiodun called on government at all levels to tackle the global sanitation crisis and improve water supply in the rural areas.

    Also, Ogun State Commissioner for Rural Development, Mr Oludotun Taiwo and the National Coordinator, Clean Nigeria Campaign, CNC, Mrs Ayaba Kogbara decried the lack of sanitation facilities by many households and urged state governments to rise to the challenge of checking open defecation.

    Highlight of the event was the decoration of the wife of Ogun State Governor, Mrs Bamidele Abiodun as the lead sanitation Ambassador.

    Olajumoke Idowu

  • Abiodun Supports Female Entrepreneurs With 26 Million Naira Interest-Free Loan

    Wife of Ogun State Governor, Mrs Bamidele Abiodun has presented cheques worth 26 million naira interest-free loan to 11 women entrepreneurs in her quest to empower women in the society.

    Mrs. Abiodun, at the event marking the 2020 Women’s Entrepreneurship Day, at Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, restated her commitment to ensuring women entrepreneurs in the State, have access to loan opportunities, for the growth of their businesses.

    She said it was necessary for government and corporate bodies to assist the women folk, saying, “when we reflect on the mandate of Women’s Entrepreneurship Day, we are reminded that educated women are powerful force for change, that is why I am a strong proponent of girl child empowerment, because the long term gains for our societies are worth the investment”.

    The First Lady disclosed that her office received correspondence from SheVentures team in January, 2020, explaining that the vision behind the initiative was to empower women in business in Ogun State.

    She said the gesture would help open women entrepreneurs up to potential opportunities around them.

    “In January this year, I received some correspondence from the team, explaining the vision behind SHE-VENTURES. It was a simple vision to empower women in business in Ogun State. The initiative was their response to growing calls to support women owned enterprises through financial and non- financial means, that can open them up to potential opportunities around them”, she remarked.

    Mrs Abiodun appreciated FCMB SHE-VENTURES team for supporting Ogun State Government and advised the beneficiaries to put the loan to judicious use.

    Commissioner for Industry, Trade and Investment, Mrs Kikelomo Longe, former Ogun State Deputy Governor, Alhaja Salmot Badru, former, Speaker, Ogun State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Titi Oseni and Ms Bukola Onabanjo in their goodwill messages, unanimously enjoined the beneficiaries to invest the loan wisely, so as to be qualified for more after their repayment tenure.

    The Executive Director, Business Development, FCMB, Mrs Bukola Smith in her address, acknowledged the role of Mrs Abiodun in empowering women in the State, promising that the bank would continue to be supportive of her office and the womenfolk.

    She stated that FCMB recognised the role of women as entrepreneurs, nation builders and catalysts to sustainable development, explaining that the initiative was to give special attention to women entrepreneurs for easier access to finance, capacity building and building networks, which according to her would in turn bring about job creation and poverty reduction in the society.

    Modupeola Sobukonla

  • Abiodun Urges People to Pay More Attention to the Less-Privileged

    The wife of the Governor of Ogun State, Mrs. Bamidele Abiodun wants the society to pay greater attention to persons living with diseases and other vulnerable groups. 

    Mrs Bamidele made the call in Abeokuta while celebrating her 54th birthday anniversary among people associated with leprosy at the Hansens Disease Center, as well as children at the Juvenile Correctional Home.

    Describing the less-privileged individuals and groups as important members of the society, the governor’s wife maintained significant efforts must be made to accommodate and encourage them to contribute their best to the development of the state.

    She commended the medical staff and caregivers at Hansens Disease Center for taking good care of the patients and assured residents of the colony of government’s continued support. 

    Speaking on behalf of the colony, leader of the people associated with leprosy, Mr. John Ojoawo, expressed appreciation to Mrs. Abiodun for extending love to them on the occasion of her birthday. 

    Children at the Juvenile Correctional Home, Asero, Abeokuta also rejoiced with the governor’s wife who advised them to be well-behaved and cooperate with teachers and caregivers. 

    The events which featured, cutting of the cake and presentation of gifts and cash to the people were witnessed by the wife of the Speaker, Ogun State House of Assembly, OGHA, Mrs. Bolanle Oluomo and the wife of the Secretary to the State Government, Mrs. Derin Talabi. 

    Also in the entourage of the governor’s wife were the Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Mrs Funmi Efuwape, and the Commissioner for Trade and Investment, Mrs. Kikelomo Longe among others.

    Oluremi Olugbenro

  • Protect, empower and support widows – Ogun Gov’s Wife

    Wife of the Ogun State Governor, Mrs Bamidele Abiodun wants the society to rise in support of widows and protect them from harmful practices. 

    Mrs Bamidele made the call in Abeokuta during an empowerment programme in commemoration of this year’s International Widows Day.

    Mrs Bamidele Abiodun (l) with some of the beneficiaries at the event

    Speaking on the theme of the year’s commemoration, “I am Generation Equality: Realizing Women’s Rights”, Mrs Abiodun advocated greater commitment to recognizing and protecting the rights of widows in the society. 

    The governor’s wife emphasised the need to assist the group of vulnerable women in alleviating some burdens placed on them by tradition and ensure their access to education, decent work and training opportunities. 

    The event featured presentation of work tools, including sewing machines and hair dryers as well as food items and cash to representatives of widows groups from the three senatorial districts of Ogun state. 

    Addressing the beneficiaries, the Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Mrs Funmi Efuwape, encouraged them to take advantage of the gesture to improve their status and make a positive impact on their families.

    According to the Press Officer, Office of the First Lady, Mrs Kemi Oyeleye, one of the widows, Mrs. Dupe Balogun from Ifo Local Government Area, while speaking on behalf of the beneficiaries expressed appreciation to the governor’s wife and prayed for the success of the present administration.

    Oluremi Olugbenro 

  • Ogun Gov’s Wife Wants Stiffer Punishment for Rapists

    The wife of Ogun State governor, Mrs Bamidele Abiodun has led other women in state on a peaceful protest against rape with a call for speedy passage of laws on rape and other sexual abuse of women and girls. 

    Mrs Abiodun who made the call while addressing lawmakers during the protest at Ogun State House of Assembly Premises in Oke Mosan, Abeokuta, said such legislations should spell out stiffer punishments against perpetrators of rape in the state.

    Our correspondent, Oluwatoyin Adegoke has the rest of the story.

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    Oluwatoyin Adegoke

  • Families have a lot to do to combat Covid-19 – Mrs. Abiodun

    Wife of Ogun State Governor, Mrs. Bamidele Abiodun has described family unit as strategic in the development process and in containing the spread of Covid-19 in the society among other aspects of societal welfare.

    Mrs. Abiodun stated this in Abeokuta in statement through her Press Officer, Kemi Oyeleye on the occasion of International Day of Families.

    The wife of Ogun State Governor explained that the International Day of Families was set aside by the United Nations to promote awareness of issues relating to families and to increase the knowledge of the social, economic as well as demographic processes affecting families.  

    Mrs. Abiodun encouraged the families to be united and supportive in observing physical, social distancing, personal hygiene and living responsibly in a bid to overcome the Covid-19 pandemic.

    She reaffirmed her commitment towards alleviating the socio-economic status of women in the state as key components of families, pointing out that the distribution of palliatives during the lockdown was a demonstration of the administration’s determination to people’s welfare.  Olusegun Folarin

  • Governor Abiodun’s Wife Donates Food to 500 Households in Ogun

    Five hundred households in Yewa South and Ewekoro Local Government Areas of Ogun State have benefitted from the distribution of food items by wife of the state governor, Mrs. Bamidele Abiodun.

    The beneficiaries that comprised the aged, women and the vulnerable lauded the efforts of Mrs. Abiodun to cushion the economic hardship experienced by the people.

    Some of the beneficiaries of the donation

    The beneficiaries in the areas unanimously expressed their appreciation to the Wife of the Governor for catering for the needy and less privileged in the society urging her not to relent in her humanitarian services to the people of the state.

    According to the Press officer attached to office of the Wife of the Governor, Kemi Oyeleye, items distributed included rice, beans, garri, pasta, semolina and seasonings among others to further cushion the effects of the lockdown following the Covid-19 pandemic.

    Olusegun Folarin

  • Ogun First Lady Distributes Another Batch of Palliatives to Vulnerable

    In a bid to soften the harsh effects of the lingering lockdown on vulnerable members of the society, wife of the Ogun state governor, Mrs Bamidele Abiodun has offered support to widows and children in the state through the provision of basic materials for their use. 

    Mrs Abiodun while giving out the palliatives, including food items, snacks and educational materials said the gesture was necessary as incentives to help the vulnerable groups to cope with the prevailing economic condition. 

    The wife of the governor who was represented by the wife of the Permanent secretary, Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Mrs. Omolola Osota distributed the relief items to widow groups registered with the Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development.

    A director in the Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development, Mrs Bolanle Fadairo who received the relief items on behalf of the commissioner noted that the efforts of the governor’s wife would help to ameliorate the hardships faced by women, particularly widows in the state. 

    Some representatives of the groups, including Pillar of Life Widows Foundation and NASFAT Widows Foundation, Abeokuta Branch also applauded Mrs. Abiodun for reaching out to them at this critical period of the lockdown.

    In the spirit of Easter celebration, the representative of the governor’s wife also visited many homes to present gifts to pupils, including an eleven year old Segun Olutokun in Oke Ilewo, Abeokuta, a ten year old Modupe Kayode, in Ilisan, Ikenne Local Government Area and eleven year old Ilerioluwa Sosanya, in Isara, in Remo North Local Government Area of the state. 

    According to a statement by the Press Officer, office of the First Lady of Ogun State, Mrs Kemi Oyeleye, and appreciable quantity of the relief materials had also been allocated to the wives of chairmen across the 20 Local Government Areas of the state for distribution to children in their council areas.

    Oluremi Olugbenro

  • Covid-19: Wife of Ogun Governor to Distribute Soap

    Wife of Ogun State Governor, Mrs Bamidele Abiodun has received three hundred and forty packets of soap from a manufacturer as part of measures to curb the spread of Covid- 19.

    Receiving the items, Mrs Abiodun said the soap would be distributed across the three senatorial districst of the state to encourage the residents to wash their hands regularly and promote personal hygiene.

     The wife of the Governor, who was represented by a Chest Physician from the Olabisi Onabanjo University Teaching Hospital, OOUTH, Sagamu, Dr. Bolanle Adefuye said handwashing among other measures was key to contain the spread of the disease.

    Mrs. Abiodun also highlighted other measures to include keeping social distance, not picking the mouth or nostrils, covering the mouth when coughing and sneezing into the elbows.

     The Director, Corporate Affairs and Sustainable Business, Mrs. Soromidayo George, said it was necessary to support Ogun state government in its efforts to contain the spread of the disease and show care to the people.

     Olusegun Folarin

  • Tuberculosis: Access to Proper Healthcare Services is Important – Ogun Gov.’s Wife

    Ogun State government has blamed the prevalence of tuberculosis in the society to poor access to healthcare services especially among the less privileged.

    Wife of Ogun State Governor, Mrs Bamidele Abiodun made this known in a statement in Abeokuta through her media aide, Kemi Oyeleye to commemorate the 2020 World Tuberculosis Day.

    Mrs Abiodun who described tuberculosis as one of the major causes of death in Nigeria said there was the need for stakeholders to work together to ensure people have access to quality healthcare services in the state.

    The wife of Ogun State governor explained that the celebration of the World Tuberculosis Day with the theme “It’s Time” was to the draw attention of relevant stakeholders on the need to reduce stigma and discrimination as well as to build accountability.  

    She pointed out that Ogun State has 306 DOTS sites for TB services which increased from 216 DOTS sites in 2018 across the 20 Local Government Areas of the state while TB diagnosis remained free to patients. 

    Mrs Abiodun said eighty-three per cent of a total of three thousand, one hundred and two cases managed in 2019 were successfully treated.

    Olusegun Folarin