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FG to Launch National Value Charter Soon – NOA DG

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By Isaac Afolabi

President Bola Tinubu will soon unveil a national value charter for Nigerians.

The Director-General of the National Orientation Agency, NOA, Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu announced this while addressing journalists during a working visit to Ondo State.

Mallam Issa-Onilu noted that the target of the national value charter was to bring back the forgotten core values, norms and revive the patriotic spirit of all Nigerians.

Our correspondent reports that the NOA DG who was at the palace of the paramount ruler of the Akure Kingdom, the Deji of Akureland, Oba Aladetoyinbo Aladelusi emphasized traditional and religious rulers’ involvement in the rebirth of lost values in the country.

He further stated that NOA would soon organise a workshop for traditional rulers in the country to get them actively involved in national affairs since they were the custodians of tradition and were closest to the people.

In response, Oba Aladelusi expressed delight with the national value charter implementation by President Bola Tinubu.

Oba Aladetoyinbo advocated roles for traditional rulers in the constitution.

The monarch also appealed for peace, unity, tolerance and dialogue among factions, and labour leaders in the country and expressed faith in a prosperous Nigeria under the present administration.

The highlight of the visit was a presentation of traditional attires and a national flag to the Deji of Akure.

Top directors of the National Orientation Agency led by the Ondo State Director, Princess Adelayo Adefolalu and chiefs in Akure Kingdom received the NOA DG, Mallam Issa-Onilu.

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FRCN Zonal Director Rallies Support for Positive FM

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Radio Nigeria will continue to live up to its role as the flagship of broadcasting in Nigeria by dishing out prompt and reliable information with life-impacting programming.

The Zonal Director, Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria, FRCN, Ibadan National Station, Mrs Bolatito Joseph stated this while on a working visit to Radio Nigeria Positive FM, Akure to solicit partnerships with agencies and institutions in Ondo State for the station.

Mrs Joseph in the company of the management staff of Positive FM Akure met with the Secretary to the Ondo State Government, SSG, Princess Oladunni Odu, the speaker, Ondo State House of Assembly, ODHA, Mr Bamidele Oloyelogun, the Deji of Akure Kingdom, Oba Aladetoyinbo Aladelusi and the executives of Heads of Federal Government Establishments and Institutions in Nigeria, NAFOHEADS, Ondo State chapter.

Speaker, ODHA, Mr Bamidele Oloyelogun (c) Zonal Director, FRCN Ibadan National Station, Mrs Bolatito Joseph and members of the committee of management at the Ondo State Assembly Complex
L-R: ndo State SSG, Princess Oladunni Odu and Zonal Director, FRCN Ibadan National Station, Mrs Bolatito Joseph
L-R: Speaker, ODHA, Mr Bamidele Oloyelogun and Zonal Director, FRCN Ibadan National Station, Mrs Bolatito Joseph
L-R, General Manager Postive FM, Mrs Olubunmi Olalere, the Deji of Akure Kingdom, Oba Aladetoyinbo Aladelusi, Zonal Director, FRCN Ibadan National Station, Mrs Bolatito Joseph and Deputy Director, Admin, Reverend Adebayo Eso
L-R: Zonal Director, FRCN Ibadan National Station, Mrs Bolatito Joseph, Ondo State SSG, Princess Oladunni Odu and General Manager, Positive FM, Mrs Olubunmi Olalere

During her call to the forum of heads of government agencies, Mrs Joseph appreciated the cooperation among the forum over the years and urged them to make use of the wide platforms of Radio Nigeria to publicize their events and activities.

At the office of the Secretary to the Ondo State government, Mrs Joseph said Positive FM was ever ready to promote all government activities and used the meeting to further notify the SSG of the station’s forthcoming 20th-anniversary taking place on April 20th, 2022.

Responding, the SSG, Princess Oladunni Odu described Radio Nigeria as a destination of choice for accurate news and pledged the assistance of the government to the station.

At the palace of the Deji of Akure Kingdom, Oba Aladetoyinbo commended Positive FM for enlightening the people since its establishment in 2002.

Corroborating the Deji of Akure, the speaker, Ondo State House of Assembly, ODHA, Mr Bamidele Oloyelogun advised Positive FM to remain unbiased while scoring the station high in its news and programming.

In her remarks, the General Manager, Positive FM Akure, Mrs Olubunmi Olalere pledged the station’s commitment to the people of Ondo state.

The visit ended with a meeting of the ZD with members of staff of Positive FM where Mrs Joseph charged them to be dedicated while pledging management’s commitment to addressing the welfare and other challenges facing the zone.

Isaac Afolabi

Transportation

Safety on the road is linked to discipline – FRSC Boss

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Motorists have been told to desist from believing myths that supernatural power are responsible for accidents in ember months but human errors which can be avoided.

Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, Mr Boboye Oyeyemi made this known while addressing road users at the launch of Ember Months Road Safety Campaign in Akure

The Corps Marshal represented by FRSC Zonal Commander, Osogbo, Mr Godwin Ogagaoghene challenged Nigerians not to be over-spiritual on the wheel but rather be disciplined, maintain their vehicles well and obey traffic rules to curb road crashes.

Correspondent Isaac Afolabi completes the report.

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Speaking on the theme for the campaign, “Drive safe, stay safe” the Commander, FRSC Ondo state, Mr Ahmed Hassan appreciated the Ondo State government for the construction of roads including the Ore flyover which he noted had helped in reducing accident on the popular axis.

Mr Hassan however warned drivers against the use of phone while driving, overloading and over speeding.

Earlier, Ondo State governor, Mr Oluwarotimi Akeredolu represented by his Special Adviser on Transport, Mr Tobi Ogunleye, said the state embarked in the construction of a vehicle inspection center and rider institute to train drivers and motorcyclists against recklessness and inspect vehicles.

The Deji of Akure, Oba Aladetoyinbo Aladelusi represented by Chief Sola Adegbonmire appealed to the drivers to shun alcoholic drinks and other stimulants while on duty for safety.

The FRSC conducted free eye tests and other medical checks for the drivers on the occasion.

Heads of agencies such as the police, fire service, NOA, NDLEA and others attended the program.

Isaac Afolabi

Security

Ondo Graduates Pioneer Officers Of Amotekun Corps

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Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu has appealed to the National Assembly to support the timely formation of community policing to end incessant crisis in the country.

Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu made the appeal at the passing out ceremony for the pioneer officers of Security Network Agency, Amotekun Corps in Ondo State.

Governor Akeredolu who maintained that community policing had better understanding of their terrains and languages, said Amotekun Corps was formed to compliment the efforts of the conventional security outfits in the state.

Governor Akeredolu solicited the support of all and sundry especially the traditional rulers to achieve a crime-free society.

Also speaking, the Amotekun Corps Commander, Chief Ade Adeleye who retired as retired NSCDC Deputy Commandant General said the establishment of the corps was informed by daily increase of kidnapping, robbery and killing in the state.

Chief Adeleye who described objectives of the agency as security collaboration to assist the conventional security outfits within the South-West states maintained that the pioneer cadets had undergone prerequisite trainings for the task ahead to nip crime in the bud.

The Deji of Akure, Oba Aladetoyinbo Aladelusi and the Olugbo of Ugbo, Oba Fredrick Akinrutan who recognized government’s struggle to get the Amotekun in place expressed confidence that the prevailing insecurities in the state would be a thing of the past.

Equipment presented to the corps at the passing out ceremony which was well attended by security heads, religious leaders and traditional rulers as well as hunters, included vehicles, motorcycles, security equipment and dogs.

Olorunferanmi Odofin

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Let’s use our diversity to our advantage – Sultan of Sokoto

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The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Mohammad Sa’ad Abubarkar, has called on Nigerians to respect and work for how ethnic diversity of the nation is managed for her greatness.

The Sultan made the call while delivering a public lecture to mark Ulefunta Festival in Akure, the Ondo State capital. 

In a lecture entitled “Our diversity, a divine gift and blessing untapped: wrong path trodden and way to peace”, the monarch enjoined Nigerians to see the nations diversity as a strength. 

The Sultan noted that many countries across the world had used their ethnic diversity to improve their people’s welfare, pointing out that the nation’s diversity should be seen as a blessing rather than a curse.

Alhaji Abubarkar at the Ulefunta festival marking the end of annual leave of the Deji of Akure, Oba Aladetoyinbo Aladelusi decried the upsurge of criminality in the country, and called on Nigerians to come together to fight the menace. 

Also, the Chairman of the occasion, Chief Micheal Ade-Ojo, observed that the country had been facing various security challenges in recent times, and implored Nigerians to come together to end the problems. 

Earlier, Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, who received the Sultan in his office, encouraged Nigerians to start seeing each other as one regardless of ethnic, political or religious background. 

Leke Adegbite