Education

Hospitalized Students, Teachers Recover from Chemical Inhalation

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By Oluwatoyin Adegoke

All persons admitted at the Ogun State Hospital, Ijebu-Ode, following the recent chemical inhalation incident in some schools within the town, have recovered and been discharged.

The state Commissioner for Health, Dr Tomi Coker, made this known during an engagement with parents, guardians and residents at Our Lady of Apostles Secondary School. 

She explained that the victims of the unknown gaseous substance were discharged having received medical attention and been certified fit by health personnel.

Dr Coker stated that the state government would deploy ambulance crews to all wards in Ijebu-Ode to ensure prompt emergency response.

According to her, each ambulance would be staffed with a driver and a paramedic to respond swiftly to incidents in the area.

Dr. Coker also noted that government had established a medical response protocol to ensure that any patient taken to secondary health facilities and requiring advanced care would be immediately transferred to Olabisi Onabanjo University Teaching Hospital.

The commissioner urged residents not to panic in the event of any unusual occurrence, advising them to make use of the ministry’s emergency response line.

She said that district surveillance nurses, nursing officers and rapid response personnel had already been deployed to the community, while the ministry had also informed the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control about the incident.

Earlier, the Commissioner for Environment, Dr Ola Oresanya, had hinted that gas analysers had been installed around affected schools to monitor air quality in the environment

Recalled that more than one hundred students and teachers from various schools in Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State, were reportedly undergoing medical treatment following alleged exposure to harmful chemical odour in the town.

Students, Teachers Hospitalised as Mysterious Gas Spreads Across Ijebu-Ode

The incident had caused panic among residents while emergency responders evacuated affected students to the State Hospital, Ijebu-Ode and other private medical facilities for urgent treatment.

Some of the schools affected were Our Lady of Apostles Girls School, Anglican Girls Grammar School, Ijebu-Ode Grammar School, Adeola Odutola Secondary School as well as St. Anthony School alongside many private schools within the area.

Edited by Olaitan Oye-Adeitan

Legislature

Abiodun Seeks Assembly’s Approval for 2026-2028 MTEF

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By Omolara Adasofunjo

 Ogun State House of Assembly has acknowledged a correspondence  from the State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun seeking the Assembly’s approval for the 2026–2028 Medium Term Expenditure Framework, MTEF for the State.

The Speaker, Mr Oludaisi Elemide, who read the Governor’s letter  titled: “Request for the approval of the 2026–2028 Medium Term Expenditure Framework, MTEF by the State House of Assembly”, noted that the request was in line with the Ogun State Fiscal Responsibility Law of 2020 as amended.

According to the letter, the Executive Council had considered and endorsed the prepared 2026- 2028 Medium Term Expenditure Framework, MTEF for the State.

The governor therefore urged the Assembly to consider and approve the framework to pave the way for the planning and budgetary process for the 2026 fiscal year and the outer years of 2027 and 2028.

The Speaker later referred the request to the House Committee on Finance and Appropriations for further legislative action.

Environment

Ogun Shuts 3 Companies over Environmental Infractions

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Olusegun Folarin

Ogun State government has closed down three private companies in Mowe and Sagamu areas of the state over various environmental infractions.

The Commissioner for Environment, Mr Ola Oresanya who confirmed this in Abeokuta explained that one of the companies, a pet bottle recycling company, was found guilty of discharging waste and storm water into their immediate environment of a private university premises.

Noting that the company failed to obtain drainage approval, leading to the exposure of students to potential dangers, Mr Oresanya added that the company was burning solid wastes on-site, violating state environmental laws and posing risks to workers and nearby residents.

He pointed out that despite government directives for proper remediation, the company neglected compliance, prompting the government to take decisive action to protect the well-being of students and communities.

The Environment Commissioner said the company in Sagamu was closed down due to its refusal to install effluent treatment plants, leading to the discharge of raw and hydrochloric acid into the environment.

Mr Oresanya said the reckless practice resulted in the contamination of groundwater in nearby communities, rendering the water unsafe and unhygienic.

Pointing out that the closure of the companies was to serve as a measure to prompt corrective actions, he reiterated the commitment of the state government to promoting a healthy and sustainable environment. 

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Environment

Ogun Govt. Orders Closure of Agro-Processing Company

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Oluwatoyin Adegoke

Ogun State government has ordered the closure of another Agro- processing company at Igbesa in Ado Odo Ota local government area of the state for polluting the ecosystem of the host community and damaging the environment.

Commissioner for Environment, Mr Ola Oresanya said   the closure followed several complaints from the host Community and subsequent verification and warnings by the State Environmental Task Force.

Mr Oressnya said the Company  was found guilty of industrial pollution through discharge of its untreated waste water into the community which had greatly affected the well-being of residents of the area

He therefore said that the company would remained shut until it restores the environment back to normal and be more responsible in their production processes and carry their host community along with their level of remediation.

The Commissioner appreciated the Igbesa Traditional Council for notifying the state government of the unethical environmental practices of the company, urging other councils, communities, residents and public spirited individuals to join the state government in enthroning proper environmental governance statewide.

He warned other companies operating in the state that while the government  continued to provide enabling environment for them, it would not tolerate any carelessness in their production processes.

Obituary

Ogun Govt Mourns Agura

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By Bolanle Adesida
Ogun State Government has described the transition of Agura of Gbagura, Oba Babajide Bakre as a great loss to the people of Gbagura, and the state in general.
A statement by the Secretary to the State Government, Mr. Tokunbo Talabi indicates that the state government commiserates with the Chiefs, Gbagura indigenes at home and abroad over the transition of the monarch.
The statement describes Oba Bakre as a highly respected and honoured monarch during his lifetime and his legacies will linger forever in the hearts of the family and the entire people of Gbagura.
Oba Bakre who was installed as the 9th Agura of Gbagura on the 21st May, 2019 by the State Government, joined his ancestors on the 14th, June, 2023.
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Transportation

State Partners FG on Decongesting Lagos-Ibadan Expressway

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By Omolara Adasofunjo

The Ogun State Government has signified her intention through the Ministry of Transportation and its agencies to collaborate with the Federal Government, Lagos State Government and other relevant stakeholders to ease traffic jam and other incumberances along the Kara, Berger-Opic corridor of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.

In a statement by the state commissioner for Transportation, Engr. Gbenga Dairo, The state government gave this assurance at the end of a technical session with all stakeholders directly connected and related to the decongestion of traffic build-up along the boundaries between Lagos and Ogun State, from Secretariat to Otedola Bridge, Berger and Opic, in view of the review of the traffic management plan, occasioned by the low pace movement of traffic along the route.

Consequently, the Ogun state government, through the Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Agency, TRACE, and the Vehicle Inspection Office, VIO, would synergize with the Federal Road Safe Corps, FRSC and the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, LASTMA, along the Kara, Berger-OPIC corridor to guarantee effective traffic management, as the last phase of the ongoing reconstruction work by the Federal Ministry of Works and Housing reaches its crescendo, in order to mitigate the inconveniences experienced by motorists.

The general public, particularly the motoring public were admonished to cooperate with all stationed traffic control personnel along the routes, by adhering to traffic rules and regulations to ensure free flow of traffic along the corridor.

 

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Politics

Gov Abiodun Inaugurates 4km Road

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Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has inaugurated the 4 – kilometre Oba Erinwole road in Sagamu with a promise that the gesture would be extended to all local government areas in the state. 

Speaking at the ceremony, Governor Abiodun described the construction and inauguration of the road as part of his administration’s efforts to improve the living standard of the people and open up the city to more investments.

While giving the assurance that his government would sustain the efforts till more roads in the state were passable, Governor Abiodun called on the people of Sagamu to take ownership of the new road project.

The Governor also gave the assurance that his administration would collaborate with the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, to reconstruct the dilapidated hospital road at Ogijo area. 

In a remark, the Akarigbo and Paramount Ruler of Remoland, Oba Babatunde Ajayi who acknowledged that the newly constructed road had brought relief to the people urged the present administration to sustain the spread of developmental projects across the state.

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Sport

Ogun State is ready to host NSF 2024 – Abiodun

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Ogun State governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has indicated the readiness of the state to host the 22nd Edition of the National Sports Festival, NSF, in 2024.

Governor Abiodun made this known in Abeokuta, when he played host to the 22nd National Sport Festival Evaluation Committee.

While describing Ogun State as a peaceful location, Governor Abiodun urged the committee to give priority to the security, conducive atmosphere and well-being of the athletes above other considerations.

The governor expressed optimism that the sports sector would help the youths to imbibe discipline, leadership skills and shun social vices, pointing out that hosting of the festival was fundamental to the social economic development of the state.

Earlier, the leader of the 22nd National Sport Festival Evaluation Committee, Mr Peter Nelson had noted the need for the state to put necessary things in place to be able to win the bidding process, including the need to ensure that accommodation that would be close to match venues.

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Politics

We generated over 70 billion in 9 months – Gov Abiodun

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Ogun State government has generated over 70 Billion Naira Internally Generated Revenue between the month of January to September 2022.

The State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun made this known in Ijebu Ode, during the Town Hall Meeting on the 2023- 2025 Medium Term Expenditure Framework and 2023 Budget for Ogun East Senatorial District.

Governor Abiodun explained that the upward increase in the state’s Internally Generated Revenue was a result of quality reforms initiated by his administration.

He maintained that his administration would continue to entrench digital initiatives and focus on infrastructural development that would not only be economically viable but also financially visible.

While pointing out that his government would grade all rural roads across the twenty local government areas of the state, the Governor maintained that his administration’s commitment to infrastructure would not be undermined.

Earlier, the State Commissioner for Finance Mr Dapo Okubadejo explained that meaningful engagement with all stakeholders on 2023 budget became imperative to ensure fiscal discipline and discourage extra-budgetary expenditure.

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Sport

Thirty-Six Sports Associations Come on Board in Ogun

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Ogun State Government has inaugurated thirty-six Sports Associations with sports writers as their Media officers.

The General Manager, Ogun State Sports Council, Mrs Iyabode Rotimi inaugurated the associations at the Moshood Abiola International Stadium, Kuto, Abeokuta,

Mrs Iyabode Rotimi explained that the inauguration of the chairman and members into various sports associations was part of the government’s commitment to the development of sports in the state.

Mrs Rotimi, who noted that poaching of the grassroots trained athletes by the gold harvesting states had become bothersome, appealed to various sports associations to reduce the trend to the barest minimum.

The Ogun State Sports Council General Manager also implored the chairmen and members of the sports associations to be committed to improving the face of sports in the state, especially at the forthcoming National Sports Festival in Delta state.

Also speaking, the former Chairman, Ogun State Football Association, Justice Dehinde Soremi encouraged the Chairmen and members of the sports associations to work towards taking sports to enviable heights in the state.

Justice Soremi, who commended the present administration for the efforts at developing sports in the state, said there was a need for government to do more in repositioning the state in the field of sports.

Speaking with Radio Nigeria, the Chairman of the Wrestling Association, Dr Abimbola Babalola promised to take the game to the secondary schools across the state in an effort to raise talents that would replace the ageing athletes.

Dr Babalola solicited the support of the members of the association towards the development of wrestling in the state.

In a remark, the Chairman of the Technical Committee, Prince Adetunji Onatolu expressed optimism that the inauguration of the associations would enable the state to prepare well for the National Sports festival later in the year.

Olusegun Folarin

Health

Ogun Govt Takes Step to Address Sales of Contaminated Meats

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The Ogun State Government has introduced measures to combat illegal veterinary operations and enforce necessary rules to prevent the sales of contaminated meat to the people. 

The Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Agriculture, Dr. Dotun Sorunke who made this known in Abeokuta said the government was concerned about the rise in the number of outlets offering illegal veterinary services in the state. 

Dr. Sorunke pointed out that the government had issued a 14 – day ultimatum compelling all providers of animal care services across the state to register with the department of veterinary services in the ministry before the 26th of this month or risk the closure of their businesses.

He explained that the directive would affect private veterinary practitioners, veterinary pharmaceutical outfits, slaughter slabs, live bird markets, and cattle markets in accordance with the Animal Disease Control Act of 2022. 

The Permanent Secretary emphasized that the government would also sanction distributors of fake animal drugs, operators of unhygienic slaughter slabs, and those engaging in the sales of contaminated meats capable of compromising the people’s health.

Olusegun Folarin

Opinion

Child Labour: Stakeholders Call for Implementation of Social Protection Policies

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Ogun State government has been urged to implement social protection policies that will address the issue of forced labour among children in the state. 

The Chairman, Ogun State Steering Committee on Child Labour, Mr Eshomounu Itemoagbo made the call in Abeokuta at the commemoration of World Day against Child labour. 

The Committee Chairman, Mr Itemoagbo, who applauded the government for initiating the Home Grown School Feeding Programme among other interventions to nurture the children, emphasized more efforts in the area of child protection and prevention of school dropout.

Other speakers, including the representative of Child Protection Network, Mrs Ikepo Adebayo, Mr Fashina Adebayo of the Ministry of Women Affairs and the Mrs Tolulope Kowo from the Ministry of Information expressed concern that the rights of children were being trampled upon by those who ought to protect them and appealed to stakeholders to strengthen the war against the right of the child.

They described the theme for this year’s celebration, “Universal Social Protection to End Child Labor” as a clarion call for government, religious bodies, non-governmental organizations and all adults to rise against all forms of child labour. 

Oluwatoyin Adegoke

Security

Olota Assures Residents of Adequate Security

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Olota of Ota, Oba Abdulkabir Obalanlege, has assured the people of Ado-Odo/Ota that their security is vital to the Ogun State Government.

The monarch who said this while speaking with news men on the state of affairs in his kingdom, said that it was the duty of the traditional political institution to ensure that the security of the society was safeguarded because it is what drives the development of the society.

Oba Olalanlege said security, which was the hallmark of a sustainable development aspect of nation-building, has been one of the areas he had ensured effective participation of stakeholders, especially the Police, Department of State Services, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, and other security arms of government for effective collaboration towards ensuring the safety of lives and property.

The monarch said, “The issue of security in the Ado-Odo/Ota area needs collective efforts”.

Oba Obalanlege therefore called on the police, DSS, the Nigerian Navy and other security agencies including local hunters for a briefing on security issues.

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Politics

Ogun Partners Foreign Firm on Developmental Project

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Ogun State government has signed a $400m Memorandum of Understanding, MoU with a foreign firm, on the development of Olokola Free Trade Zone and Remo Agro Processing Zone.

Speaking after signing the MoU at the Executive Chamber, Oke Mosan Abeokuta,
the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of the firm, Mr Gangan Gupta, explained that $400m would be used for the completion of phase one of the projects.

Mr Gupta noted that the intention of the Firm was to ensure that work starts on the industrial zone in July this year, adding that the firm would also focus more on the upstream sector.

Responding, Ogun state Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun who pointed out that the projects would create over 25,000 jobs, said the Foreign Firm would also set up a technical training centres at the Zones to train artisans for the sustenance of the projects.

Governor Abiodun added that his administration would continue to encourage more investors whose investments would not only enhance the socio-economic well-being of the people, but also retain the state’s position as the industrial capital of the country.

Bolanle Adesida

Housing

Govt Seals Buildings Over Violations

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Ogun State Government has sealed off thirty-two buildings in Isheri in Ifo Local government area of the State for violating various building regulations.

Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Mr Olatunji Odunlami who announced this during a chat with journalists in Abeokuta, noted that most of the buildings were either without planning permit or built beyond approval.

Mr Odunlami maintained that obtaining a planning permit before commencing construction was not negotiable, adding that the present administration was determined to ensure that the State remained safe, orderly, livable, and business-friendly.

The Physical Planning and Urban Development Commissioner also advised property owners and all concerned to desist from breaking the government seals, 

The Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on , Mr. Tunde Olugbewesa solicited the cooperation of property owners towards achieving a safe and secure environment.

Olusegun Folarin

Lifestyle

Hand everything over to God, to overcome challenges – Pastor Adeboye

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General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, Pastor Enoch Adeboye has called on Nigerians to rededicate their lives to God for a divine solution to all the challenges confronting them.

Pastor Adeboye made the call at the June 12 Cultural Centre, Kuto, Abeokuta in a sermon at the Christmas Carol and Service of Nine Lessons organized by the Ogun State government.

Pastor Enoch Adeboye at the Christmas Carol and Service of Nine Lessons 2021 organised by Ogun State Government

While explaining that all the nation’s problems were surmountable with prayer, the religious leader urged Nigerians to move closer to God and surrender everything to Him.

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun who read the 9th lesson from the book of John, chapter one, verses one to fourteen, encouraged Nigerians to believe in the true essence of Jesus as the Saviour of mankind

While appreciating God for His mercies despite all challenges, Governor Abiodun gave the assurance that his administration would continue to implement programmes to enhance the overall development of the state.

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, royal fathers, religious leaders, political leaders, government functionaries and other dignitaries were present at the service.

Bolanle Adesida

Energy

Ogun Govt, DPR, Collaborate On Tackling Illegal Siting Of Filling Stations

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The Ogun State Government has expressed its readiness to interface with the Department of Petroleum Resources, DPR, to enforce due processes in the marketing of oil and gas resources in the state.

Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Mr. Tunji Odunlami made this known in Abeokuta, at a consultative forum aimed at improving the oil and gas sector.

Mr. Odunlami who noted that the Ministry had discovered that petrol stations were being built without obtaining approval, explained that the process of getting permit had been made easier.

He said there was the need to regulate the activities of gas retailers, noting that those were not ready to follow due process would be stopped from operating in the state .

Mr. Odunlami who also met with the coalition of Ogun State Technicians, Artisans and Craftsmen described them as crucial stakeholders in the building of Lord production management in the State.

The head of Operations, Department of Petroleum Resources, DPR, Mr. Adebowale Oluwafemi expressed the Department’s readiness to work with the ministry to sanitise the oil and gas sector.

Olusegun Folarin

Transportation

Okada Riders Reject “Outrageous” Levy By Ogun Govt.

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Commercial motorcyclists in Ogun state have rejected the government directive to register at one of the state’s designated registration points across the state within ten days or risk arrest.
Some of the riders while speaking with newsmen in Abeokuta said registration fee imposed by the government was insensitive and outrageous.

According to two of them, Mr. Rafiu Akanbi and Michael Sote, the imposition of the outrageous levy on the riders was a plot to multiply the taxes already levied on them.

They called on the government to reduce the associations collecting dues from the riders.

Also speaking, another rider, Mr. Kunle Adelaja, said the government should pay more attention to fixing the deplorable roads in the state before considering imposition of the high registration fee.

An official of the motorcyclists’ union in the state, Mr. Olalekan Sonaola, however, appealed to the riders not to take laws into their hands but to engage with their secretariat when they are facing challenges.

It would be recalled that the Ogun State government had issued a ten-day ultimatum to the commercial motorcyclists to register their operations at registration points set up across the 20 Local government areas of the state.

Wale Oluokun

Lifestyle

General Olurin fought for the advancement of Yewaland, Ogun State – Ọba Olugbenle

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Service of songs has been held in his honour of the late former military governor of old Oyo State, retired Brigadier General Adetunji Idowu Olurin at Ilaro in Ogun State.

The service of songs attended by family, friends and well-wishers was part of the activities lined up to celebrate the life of the late military officer.

The late Brigadier General Olurin, who served as a military governor in Oyo State between 1985 and 1988 died at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital, LUTH, on the twentieth of August this year at the age of seventy-eight.

Ogun State governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, represented by the Commissioner for Budget and Planning, Mr Olaolu Olabitan described the death of Brigadier General Olurin as a great loss, not only for his family but also for the entire people of the state.

The governor said the Late General Olurin was bigger than the entire Yewaland considering the legacies he left behind.

The Paramount Ruler of Ilaro, Oba Kehinde Olugbenle in a tribute described the late General as a true son of the land who fought tirelessly for the development of Yewaland and Ogun state in general.

The monarch called on all the politicians in Yewaland, especially those aspiring for political positions to emulate the good qualities of the deceased.

The Senator Representing Lagos West at the National Assembly, Senator Olamilekan Adeola, in a tribute, said the late general impacted Nigeria’s political terrain through several advices and counsels.

The service of songs was attended by royal fathers, politicians and governments functionaries from within and outside Ogun State.

Wale Oluokun

Politics

Gov. Abiodun Swears in Six New Permanent Secretaries

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Ogun State Governor Prince Dapo Abiodun says his administration is at the advance stage of implementing the outstanding promotion of civil servants and offsetting all outstanding financial obligations.

Governor Abiodun who made this known in Oke Mosan Abeokuta while swearing in six new Permanent Secretaries, restated the commitment of his Administration towards ensuring welfare and development of the Public Service in the state.

While charging the new permanent secretaries to make probity and prudence their watchword, Governor Abiodun urged them to ensure proper management of both human and material resources under their care.

The Governor also appealed to the new Permanent secretaries to see all members of their ministries as the important catalyst to achieving greatness in their ministries, departments and agencies, urging them to also ensure a seamless and robust synergy between their ministries and others.

Governor Abiodun said his administration would continue to place the right people in specific areas of leadership where human and material resources of government would be adequately utilized.

The newly appointed permanent secretaries are Mrs. Olubukunola Adeniregun, Bureau of Local Government Pensions, Mr Adetunji Kanimodo Ministry of Rural Development and Water Resources,   Mr Olusegun Olaotan Ministry of Culture and Tourism.

Others are Dr. Rotimiolu Akinlesi Ministry of Special Duties and Inter-Governmental Affairs, Mr Waidi Olanloye Teaching Service Commission, and Adeolu Olufowobi, Local Government Service Commission.

Bolanle Adesida

Environment

Ogun Govt Urges Town Planning Officers To Embrace Modern Technology

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The Ogun State Government has implored Town Planning Officers in the state to take advantage of modern technology to advance the profession, ensure sanity in the sector and to move the state towards achieving proper town planning.

Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Mr. Tunji Odunlami who gave the advice in Abeokuta, at a two-day retreat for Zonal Planning Officers with the theme: “Strategy Planning and Vision Sharing”, said acquisition of knowledge would help to take stock of development and make planning ahead easier in order to achieve set objectives.

Mr. Odunlami reaffirmed the state government’s commitment to capacity building of critical stakeholders in the sector, particularly the town planning officers, to enforce international best practices in the discharge of their duties.

The commissioner described the retreat as an opportunity to bring officers together to cross-fertilise ideas for effective service delivery and a time to reflect on the past performance with a view to improving on them.

Speaking on “Vision Sharing, Target Analysis and Strategic Action Planning/ Future Plans”, a resource person, Mr. Adedayo Olowolagba underscored the importance of target analysis and the strategic action plans needed to achieve a goal, pointing out that planning permit process had been reduced to maximum of seven days for Simple Applications and 14 days for Major Application tagged 7-7-14.

Earlier, the Acting General Manager, Ogun State Planning and Development Permit Authority, Mr. Kolawole Ogun had advised the officers to always work in tandem with the physical planning law.

Olusegun Folarin

Education

Ogun Schools Resume September 13th – Commissioner

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All primary, secondary schools and technical colleges in Ogun State are to resume on Monday, September 13, 2021 for the 2021/2022 academic session.

The Ogun State Commissioner for Education Science and Technology, Professor Abayomi Arigbabu made this known in a statement in Abeokuta.

Professor Arigbabu enjoined parents, guardians and all school administrators to ensure strict compliance with COVID-19 protocols as the students resume.

The state Ministry of Education also announced the release of the 2021/2022 screening examination results into the 42 flagship schools.

The statement signed by the commissioner enjoined candidates that sat for the examination to visit the ministry’s website at ogmoest.ogunstate.gov.ng to check their scores and follow other processes of admission.

Meanwhile, the commissioner for education has announced that the move of the state government to tackle overcrowding in public school classrooms has begun to yield positive results.

Professor Arigbabu during a meeting with principals noted that the screening examinations into the 42 flagship schools and placement of students into other schools has helped tremendously to achieve the objective.

He pointed out that the decongestion would further boost academic performance of students.

The commissioner urged the principals to make adequate preparation in their various schools for the 2021/2022 academic session resumption, charging them to set good examples in terms of good morals and excellent academic performance for others to emulate.

Wale Oluokun

News

Gov. Abiodun Calls For Release Of Nigerian Activist

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Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State wants the Federal Government to immediately secure the release of a Nigerian Pastor, Kunle Garb who, according to him, is currently languishing in detention in Benin Republic.

Governor Abiodun who made the call in a statement in Abeokuta explained that Pastor Garb, a resident of Igbokofi village, Yewa North Local Government Area of Ogun State, was abducted at the village market by Beninoise Police who crossed illegally into the Nigerian territory.

In the statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Kunle Somorin, Governor Abiodun described Pastor Garb as an activist who had consistently campaigned against incessant harassment of Nigerians by the Beninoise in the attempts to forcefully annex the Nigerian territory.

He also called for prompt action by the relevant Federal authorities to prevent further harassment of Nigerians and encroachment on the Nigerian territorial borders.

Governor Abiodun who also called on the National Boundary Commission to clearly demarcate Nigeria’s international borders with Benin Republic, urged Nigeria’s security agents to properly secure Nigerians in the border communities.

Bolanle Adesida

Politics

Ogun State House Of Assembly Passes Two Bills

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Two bills including the one seeking to alter the nomenclature of the Tai Solarin College of Education to the Sikiru Adetona College of Education, Science and Technology, Omu-Ajose Law, 2021 and the fiscal responsibility commission Amendment law,2021 have been passed at the Ogun State house of Assembly.

The Sikiru Adetona college of Education Science and Technology bill was targeted at addressing the identity challenge being faced by the college of education in accessing intervention funds, and positioning the institution for better academic performance.

Also, the bill on Fiscal responsibility commission would ensure prudent management of the State’s resources, thereby achieving greater accountability and transparency in fiscal operations.

The passage of the bills followed the separate presentations of the reports of the Committee on Education, Science and Technology by the Chairman, Mr. Adeyemi Ademuyiwa, and his Finance and Appropriation counterpart, Mr Kunle Sobukanla.

Responding, Speaker Oluomo, directed that the clean copies of the bills be forwarded to the Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun for his assent.

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Health

Czech Republic Donates Medical Equipment To Ogun Government

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Czech Republic has donated medical equipment worth one hundred and ninety four million naira to Ogun state government.

While handing over the equipment to the state Governor , Prince Dapo Abiodun in Oke Mosan Abeokuta, the Czech Republic Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr Marek Skolil,  said

Czech Republic would continue to support and partner the state government particularly in the area of health development.

Ogun State Governor,Prince Dapo Abiodun,(centre) while meeting with Ambassador of Czech Republic to Nigeria,Mr Marek Skolil and his team.

Mr Skolil, announced that the Czech government would build an Intensive Care Unit , ICU, center in Ogun state, adding that the ICU would further enhance effective health care service delivery.

In a remark, Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun commended the Czech Republic for donating the ICU Unit beds, incubator, children cribs, a generator and a phototherapy machine to the state government.

Governor Abiodun, who called on Czech government to continue to  partner the state government  in the area of air surveillance, said his administration since  its inception had removed all forms of  bottlenecks, through business friendly policies.

Bolanle Adesida