Agriculture

Ogun Forestry Ministry Organises Retreat for Officers

By Web News 411

By Olusegun Folarin

Officers of the forestry ministry in Ogun State, especially those in the forest reserves have been urged to stand up to their responsibility towards harnessing the natural resources and uphold the global highest standards of forestry management.

Ogun State Commissioner for Forestry, Mr Taiwo Oludotun stated this during the opening ceremony of a three-day retreat, organised by the ministry for the management staff and heads of division of the ministry, at Ijebu -Ode, in Ogun State. 

The commissioner explained that the retreat was a unique opportunity for them to reflect on rules and regulations guiding their jobs as foresters, exchange ideas and deepen their understanding of forest management principles.

Mr Oludotun who noted that though the government was committed to the preservation of natural vegetation, especially in the protection of the ozone layer, said the ministry would not be deterred from boosting the revenue by blocking leakages.

Earlier, the Permanent Secretary of the ministry, Mr Timothy Olatunji, had explained that the retreat would enable officers to reflect on global best practices, identify areas of improvement, and collectively brainstorm on innovative solutions while drawing on diverse perspectives and expertise within the group.

Participants including Mrs. Asake Badejo and Mr. Olumuyiwa Adeogun appreciated the leadership of the ministry for organising the retreat, assuring that the knowledge gained would be utilised to move the ministry forward.

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Agriculture

Ogun State Government Reads Riot Act to Illegal Farmers, Timber Contractors  

By Web News 360

By Oluwatoyin Adegoke

Ogun State government has ordered illegal farmers and timber contractors to vacate the Omo Forest Reserve, in Ijebu-East/ North Local Government Area of the state, on or before January 15th, 2024.

The Ogun State Commissioner for Forestry, Mr Taiwo Oludotun, who gave the order during a meeting with farmers, village heads and timber contractors at Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, said seventeen communities were identified to have encroached on the buffer zones of the forest reserve.

The communities are Eseke, Tamitami, Bridge, Korede, Fatai, Sojukorodo, Etemi-Gerade, Onigburugburu, Erifun, Aba Alhaja, Erimogan, Ologunna, Ori Apata, Imaba, Apora, Fatai 2 and Yomi Iga.   

Ogun State Commissioner for Forestry, Mr Taiwo Oludotun

Mr Oludotun pointed out that planting cocoa seedlings within the state’s forest reserves was illegal, warning that any cocoa seedlings found within the forest reserve after the exit date would be duly sanctioned.

He stressed that the ministry would not fold its arm and allow illegalities to continue within the forest reserve, saying any timber contractor found to be involved in cocoa plantation within the reserves, would be sanctioned.

In his remarks, Permanent Secretary in the ministry, Mr. Timothy Olatunji, called on timber contractors to cooperate with the ministry to put an end to the unwholesome activities within the forest reserves.

Responding, the representatives of timber contractors, Mr Kunle Kalejaye and Alhaja Ranti Bambi, expressed displeasure at the violation of government’s directive by some illegal farmers, promising to complement the ministry’s efforts in curbing the illicit act.

Oluwatoyin Adegoke

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Politics

Ikoga, Ado-Odo Lauds Abiodun Over Approval Of Road Construction

By Web News 949

The people of Ikoga, Ado Odo, area of Ogun State has lauded the approval of the construction of Ikoga to Ado-Odo road as this will boost the socio-economic life of the people.

The Olofin Adimula of Ado-Odo, Oba Lateef Akanni, stated this while on a Thank You Visit to the state government and was received by the Deputy Governor, Mrs Noimot Salako-Oyedele on behalf of Governor Dapo Abiodun.

Oba Akanni while praying for a successful tenure described the present administration as being responsive to the yearning of the people as Governor Abiodun was the first governor to take interest in the plight of the people of Ikoga and Ado-Odo by providing the necessary solution to the dearth of good roads in the area.

Ogun State Commissioner for Forestry, Mr Tunji Akinosi who also joined the delegation to appreciate the governor for not just the Ikoga road, but all other roads to be constructed across the state, noting that the approval came after careful scrutiny and contributions made by the deputy governor. 

Responding, the Deputy Governor, Mrs Noimot Salako-Oyedele informed that there had been loads of agitations due to the deplorable state of roads particularly in the Ado-Odo axis, adding that this approval was government’s way of delivering on the promise made to the people. 

Mrs Salako-Oyedele thanked the delegation for finding time to show their appreciation, as this would encourage the government to do more, and called for patience as more infrastructural development would be carried out to bring more investors to the area.

Modupeola Sobukonla