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Politics

Ogun APC Set Up Local Government Campaign Committee

By Web News 10 July 2021 585

The All Progressives Congress, APC, in Ogun State has constituted the State Campaign Committee for the local government elections.

According to a statement by the party caretaker Committee, the campaign committee is headed by the Ogun State Deputy Governor, Mrs. Noimot Salako-Oyedele.

The State Campaign Committee was charged with the “overall coordination of the party Local Government Elections Campaign and is to liaise with respective Local Government Campaign Committees.”

According to the statement, the terms of reference for the committee include “overall coordination of the Local Government Elections Campaign activities, including drawing up a State-wide Campaign Timetable and itinerary and liaison with respective Local Governments’ Campaign Committees.”

The terms of reference also include the “identification of projects to be commissioned by the governor during the campaign across the twenty LGAs; determination of required campaign resources among others”.

The Committee includes some members of APC State Working Committee (SWC), members of the House of Representatives, members of Ogun State House of Assembly, Special Advisers and Special Assistants to the state governor.

Wale Oluokun

Transportation

Tanker Explosion: Ogun Government Appeals For Commuters’ Cooperation

By Web News 22 June 2021 593

The government of Ogun State wants motorists passing through the Lagos – Ibadan Expressway to cooperate with road safety agencies and other security officials working to restore normal flow of traffic on the expressway after the fire incident that claimed lives and property at Ogere axis of the road.

Two persons reportedly died in the inferno sparked by a tanker, loaded with Premium Motor Spirit, PMS, and 13 other vehicles were razed.

A shot of some vehicles affected by the fire

The Ogun State Deputy Governor, Mrs Noimot Salako-Oyedele who led a government’s delegation to inspect the scene of tanker explosion extended condolences to those affected by the incident and appealed to the road users to be patient.

Ogun State Deputy Governor, Mrs Noimot Salako-Oyedele (centre) with official at the scene of the explosion

She explained that the contractor handling the road construction had been mandated to provide alternative ways of diverting traffic to address the gridlock and commended the Federal Fire Service and other rescue agencies for their prompt response to prevent further loss of lives and property.

The Deputy Governor also announced that the Ministry of Special Duties and Intergovernmental Affairs had been directed to act as the incident commander to co-ordinate all agencies towards promoting the safety of lives and property while ensuring speedy evacuation of the debris to traffic movement.

Wale Oluokun