Lifestyle

Ooni, Dangote, Oshiomole Others Pay Condolence Visit to Gov. Abiodun Over Father’s Death

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Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi has urged the family members of late Pa Emmanuel Abiodun to take solace in the fact that their patriarch lived an impactful life.

Oba Ogunwusi who was accompanied by Alara of Ilara Kingdom Oba Olufolarin Ogunsanwo stated this in Iperu Remo, when he paid a condolence visit to Ogun State Governor Prince Dapo Abiodun.

While commiserating with Governor Abiodun over the demise of his father, Oba Ogunwusi described the deceased as a good man who lived a fulfilled life and contributed immensely to the development of education sector in the country.

Oba Ogunwusi who advised Nigerians to live an exemplary life worthy of emulation, also commended Governor Abiodun for embarking on developmental projects across the state.

Responding, Governor Abiodun described his father as an humble man, and pointed out  that he impacted greatly on people’s lives through his teaching  profession.

Alhaji Aliko Dangote, Former Governor Of Edo State, Adams Oshiomole and other dignitries also paid condolence visit to Ogun State Governor.

Bolanle Adesida

Economy

Ogun Residents Benefit from FG Conditional Cash Transfer Scheme

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The disbursement of monthly stipend of Five thousand naira to the poor and the vulnerable under The Conditional Cash Transfer (CCT) programme of the Federal Government has commenced in Ogun state. 

The Program which was flagged off in Odeda local Government area By the State Government will benefit a total of nine thousand, five hundred and ninety three vulnerable people across the state.

Speaking at the Flag off, The Commissioner for Special Duties and Intergovernmental Affairs, Mr Femi Ogunbanwo who said beneficiaries were  drawn from six local governments across the three senatorial districts of the State expressed the hope  that the program would improve household consumption and enhance the economy of the affected communities, among other benefits.

The Head, State Cash Transfer Unit, HUP-CCT, Mrs Olufunmilayo Soyoye-Baker said the scheme was designed to help beneficiaries graduate from poverty, prevent them from sinking further into poverty and build resilience to withstand shock and risks.

In the same vein, The Chairman Odeda Local Government, Mrs Folasade Soyinka expressed appreciation to the Federal And State Government for choosing Odeda as one of the benefitting Local Governments.

Speaking on behalf of the beneficiaries, a farmer, Mrs Sufiana Idowu who commended the state and the federal governments for the gesture said the fund would go a long way in boosting her agriculture business and her standard of living.

Modupeola Sobukonla

Lifestyle

Cleric Tasks Christians On Righteousness

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The remains of Mr Titus Olasunkanmi Omidiji have been buried with admonition to christians to live a life that would make them to reign with Jesus Christ, after death.

The Bishop of Egba Diocese of  Anglican Communion, the Reverend Emmanuel Adekunle gave the charge in a sermon at the funeral service held in Christ Anglican Church, Ijemo, Abeokuta, Ogun State.

The Reverend Adekunle who encouraged faithful to remain steadfast and dedicated to the service of God in the face of trials and tribulations, noted that they must be ready to share in the sufferings of Jesus Christ, to be able to be partakers of his glory in heaven.

The clergyman observed that Christians had become endangered in the recent times across the globe, hence the need to be righteous in order to overcome challenges.

The Reverend Adekunle remarked that the deceased was a devout christian and philanthropist par excellence, and implored the family to sustain his legacy.

Speaking on behalf of the family, the eldest daughter of the deceased, Mrs Gbemisola Fabunmi appreciated God for the life and time of their father, whom she noted would be sorely missed by everyone who had come in contact with him.

In remark, a niece of the deceased and the Acting zonal Director of Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria, Ibadan zonal station, Mrs Bolanle Owoyemi described her late uncle as loving, caring and supporter of good fortunes, whose memory could not be easily forgotten.

Aged Sixty- seven, Mr Titus Olasunkanmi Omidiji died on the thirtieth of July 2021, and was survived by wife, children, grandchildren and family members.

Adebola Ajayi

Politics

Community Leader Urges Youths on Credible Leadership

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Youths have been advised to provide credible leadership alternative to the nation with good conduct and enviable character aimed at bringing about peace and economic prosperity.

A community leader in Orile Imo, Chief Olalekan Olakunle gave the advice at the Second summit of the Southern Youth Assembly of Nigeria held in Abeokuta.

The community leader noted that youth must recognised their responsibilities as a critical components of the society.

He stressed the importance of youths being law abiding and be supportive of laudable projects of government at all levels as part of their readiness to lead.

Earlier, the Chairman of the Youth Assembly, Mr. Ife Ahmed said the event was organised to get the youths involved in the nation building process and to equip them for the tasks before them.

The summit with the theme, the role of youth in the sociopolitical and economic development of Nigeria’ was to chat the way forward for youth’s emancipation in Nigeria.

Wale Oluokun

Technology

Technological Experts Seek Framework To Recognize Individual Competences

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Experts have advocated the development of a National Skills Qualification framework that will recognize individuals competencies, irrespective of how such skills were acquired. 

They made the submission during a lecture at the Federal Polytechnic Ilaro, Ogun State.

The Raheem Adisa Oloyo Annual Lecture, according to the organizers was put together to enable stakeholders to brainstorm on ways to promote technological and Vocational education to boost human capital development and and enable more Nigerians to become economically self reliant.

At the maiden edition of the lecture which attracted experts from different parts of the country, the speakers maintained that enhancing people’s access to qualitative vocational training and making skills acquisition attractive to the youths would mitigate the growing challenges of unemployment and under – employment in the country. 

In a presentation titled “Repositioning Technical and Vocational Education Training, towards addressing the Technological challenges of a Nation in the twenty first century, The Guest lecturer and immediate past Executive Secretary, National Board for Technical Education, NBTE, Doctor Adamu Kazaure noted that the sector was too formalized with no provision to cater for those who acquired skills informally. 

Dr Kazaure lamented that evaluation for all forms of education was based on conventional examinations with little or no opportunities for work based experiences. 

Doctor Kazaure also identified poor funding and inadequate infrastructure as some of the challenges confronting Polytechnic and technical college Education in the country.

Also, The Chairman, Governing Council of the Polytechnic, Doctor Veronica Ogbuagu said the country’s economy, infrastructure and people’s standard of living could not improve, if the nation failed to pay adequate attention to proper technology advancement. 

Similarly, Chairman of the Occasion and Immediate Past Chairman of The Polytechnic Governing Council, Professor Abubakar Sadauki applauded the lecture as a platform to discuss the Challenges limiting Polytechnic Graduates and Professionals from reaching their full potential.

Earlier, Rector of the Polytechnic, Dr Olusegun Aluko had explained that the annual lecture was borne out of the desire of the institution to provide avenues for identifying and proffering solutions to issues affecting the polytechnic system as well as Technical And vocational education in Nigeria.

All participants were unanimous in their submissions that polytechnic education was imperative for the country’s quest to maintain national sovereignty, ensure prosperity among the people and compete favourably among civilised nations of the world.

Modupeola Sobukunola

Judiciary

Ogun JUSUN Begins Indefinite Strike Over Salary Dispute

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The Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria, JUSUN, Ogun State Branch, have embarked on an indefinite strike over short payment of salaries by the state government.

The Ogun State JUSUN Chairman, Comrade Edun Tajudeen, while speaking with newsmen in Abeokuta, said the strike was in compliance with the National Secretariat’s directive to begin the strike on the eleventh day of August.

Comrade Tajudeen noted that series of meetings had been held with representatives of the state government which ended in a deadlock before the decision to embark on industrial action. 

The JUSUN chairman, however, appealed to the state government to look into the requests of the workers and do the needful.

A visit to the state Magistrate and High Courts at Isabo and the new Judiciary Complex along Abeokuta-Sagamu road revealed that the courts were under lock and key, while the union leaders were on hand at the entrances disallowing people from gaining entrance into the court premises.

Wale Oluokun

Crime

College of Health Tech. Staff Arrested for Allegedly Raping Student

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Ogun state Police command have arrested an administrative staff of College of Health Technology Mr. Olawale Jamiu for allegedly raping a student.

According to a statement by the state Police command spokesman, Mr Abímbólá Oyeyemi, the 39 years old college staff was arrested following a report lodged at Ilese Ijebu divisional headquarters by the management of the college. 

He stated that the victim was raped when she went to collect her school file from the office of the suspect.

Mr. Oyeyemi noted that the suspect dragged the victim into the file room and forcefully had sex with her.

He said the victim later reported the incident to her guardian who in turn reported to the authority of the school. 

According to the statement, the suspect who initially denied the allegation could not deny the apologetic message he sent to the victim after the act.

Meanwhile the victim had been taken to state hospital Ijebu Ode for medical treatments while  the Ogun state commissioner of police, Mr. Edward Ajogun has ordered the immediate transfer of the suspect to anti human trafficking and child labour unit for prosecution. 

Wale Oluokun

Environment

Ogun State Waste Management Authority Warns Traders Against Dirty Environment

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Traders operating markets across Ogun state have been advised to make cleanliness their watchword in a bid to prevent the outbreak of communicable diseases especially Cholera.

The Special Adviser to the Governor on Environment and Chief Executive Officer of  Ogun State Waste Management Authority, Mr Ola Oresanya gave the advice in Abeokuta while announcing the shutting down of Iberekodo daily market.

Mr Oresanya who explained that the shutting down of the market was necessary to serve as deterrent to other markets in the state noted that the present administration would not allow trading in dirty and unkempt environment especially now that cholera and other communicable diseases were spreading across the country.

He said the market failed to comply with the earlier warnings on public hygiene protocols as it relates to market sanitations in the overriding public interest.

The Special Adviser to the Governor on Environment pointed out the market would remain shut until the traders clean the market environment of all dirt and clear the illegal dumping site within the market.

In a reaction, the Iyaloja of Iberekodo Market, Alhaja Monsurat Oladipupo assured the state government of their readiness to clean the market to enable them to open for trading activities as soon as possible.

Olusegun Folarin

Health

Ogun Introduces Additional Polio Vaccine Into Routine Immunisation

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Ogun State Primary Health Care Development Board  in collaboration with Development Partners in the health sector has introduced Inactivated Polio Vaccine, IPV2, as additional vaccination in the Routine Immunisation, RI, schedule, to be received by children at 14 weeks.

Speaking at the flag-off at Iberekodo Primary Healthcare Centre in Abeokuta North Local Government Area, Commissioner for Health, Dr. Tomi Coker said that the vaccine would protect children against polio virus and further boost their immunity.

Dr. Coker explained that the introduction of the vaccine into the RI schedule was in fulfilment of the four major objectives of the Global Polio Eradication Initiative, which mandated all countries that were using Oral Polio Vaccine to add at least one more dose of IPV into their schedules by the end of 2015.

She noted that the efforts was aimed at maintaining the polio free status that Nigeria and Ogun State achieved on August 25, 2020.

Also, the Executive Secretary, Ogun State Primary Health Care Development Board, Dr. Elijah Ogunsola who explained that Inactivated Polio Vaccine including IPV2 would be administered to  children as their first and second dose at 6weeks and 14weeks respectively, described the the vaccine as safe and effective.

 In their separate remarks, the State Coordinator, World Health Organisation, WHO, Dr. Sunday Abidoye, his counterpart from the  National Primary Health Care Development Agency,  Mrs. Victoria Adebiyi as well as representatives of  United Nations Children Emergency Fund, UNICEF,  Mrs Florence Molokwu,  said the introduction of the vaccine was another giant stride at improving the health and wellbeing of children in the State, promising the continued  technical support of their various organisations.

Speaking on behalf of mothers and caregivers, Mrs. Abiodun Adenuga and Mrs Aderonke Ogunba appreciated the State government for the initiative.

Segun Folarin

Education

TETFUND To Construct 245 Million Naira Skill Acquisition Centre In MAPOLY

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In the bid to tackle unemployment among youths, the Tertiary Education Trust Fund,TETFUND, is constructing a two hundred and forty-five million naira Skills Acquisition and Vocational Centre at Moshood Abiola Polytechnic, MAPOLY, Abeokuta. 

At the foundation laying ceremony, the Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Professor Abayomi Arigbabu said the project initiated under the 2018 TETFUND Annual Intervention would boost the capacity of the youths to create wealth. 

Olusegun Folarin presents the details in this package.

Olusegun Folarin

Housing

We have launched an online platform to ease Building Permit procurement – Ogun Govt.

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Ogun State Government has launched a portal on its official website to enable prospective applicants and intending investors to get necessary information on procurement of building permits for residential and commercial purposes from the comfort of their homes.

The Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Mr. Tunji Odunlami announced this at a stakeholders’ meeting in Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta.

A cross-section of attendees at the stakeholders’ meeting

Mr. Odunlami explained that the initiative was part of the efforts to forestall multiplicity of charges, revenue leakage and removal of bottlenecks in the process of ensuring prompt access to building permits.

He pointed out that proposals on one principal law and five regulations to provide legal backing for the restructuring, reforms and operations of the Ministry and other newly created agencies had also been initiated to enhance the process. 

Earlier, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Mrs. Yetunde Dina had noted that the forum would enable the government to assess the performance of various reforms policies geared towards creating the sustainable business environment for investors.

Olusegun Folarin

Lifestyle

Intercity Travelers Unaware Of Elections, Stranded In Abeokuta

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Many travelers were prevented from gaining access into Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital while the local government elections held in the state lasted. 

The commuters who were stopped by security operatives at the outskirts of the city told Radio Nigeria that they embarked on the journey because they were unaware of the election and subsequent restriction of movement. 

Staff reporter, Oluwatoyin Adegoke has the rest of the story.

Oluwatoyin Adegoke

Politics

Ogun LG Polls: Voters Bemoan Late Arrival Of Election Materials

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Eligible voters in parts of Ogun State have expressed concern over the late arrival of electoral materials and officers to most of the polling units in across the state.

Those who spoke with Radio Nigeria about two hours after the scheduled kick off time for the exercise said the delay in the commencement of the electoral process could discourage people from participating in the council polls.

One of the voters, Mr. Idowu Jeje blamed to the low turnout of eligible voters on the poor awareness among the residents on the council polls.

Radio Nigeria correspondent who visited some polling units in Abeokuta South Local government reports that some youths who turned up at various units for the election had converged to organize a football game, claiming that they resorted to playing the game instead of waiting endlessly for the election officials.

Olusegun Folarin

Politics

Tight Security As Ogun LG Elections Hold

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Election of chairmen and Councillors into twenty local government areas of Ogun State has commenced.

The restriction order by the government was being enforced by security operatives.

The soldiers and other security operatives mounted road blocks on major roads in the city.

The security operatives are observed to be very strict sending back many vehicles including some with identifications.

As at a few minutes to nine some polling units along Abiola Way, Ijaye and Oke Ilewo and Sapon Ward Eleven unit 1 and 2 all in Abeokuta the state capital.

The situation was the same at Kobiti Mosque where some electorates were seen seated with no sign of the election materials in sight.

At the Ogun State Independent Electoral Commission office, security operatives were seen seated.

The state chairman of OGSIEC, Mr. Babatunde Osinbodu was said to be in the office and will later in the day speak with the media on the exercise.

Wale Oluokun

Politics

All Is Set For LG Elections In Ogun

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Preparations for the local government election in Ogun State have reached the climax among stakeholders as political parties display different attitude to the process. 

Radio Nigeria reports that, the conduct of the polls has continued to generate reactions among stakeholders. 

Residents of the state are making efforts to enable them to cope with the restriction of movements ordered by the government during the elections between 7am and 4pm as many voters have to travel to different parts of the state to be able to take part in the exercise. 

Security agencies and traffic management Corps have also assured the people of adequate measures to protect their lives and property, before during and after the polls. 

Meanwhile, some leaders of political parties who spoke with Radio Nigeria on preparations for the local government elections have emphasized the need for the electoral umpire to refrain from acts capable of putting the elections in jeopardy. 

They alleged that the Ogun State Independent Electoral Commission, OGSIEC, had been interfering in party politics and not living up to expectations as an independent agency but acting as an appendage of the state ruling party. 

On the report that The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP in the State has withdrawn from participating in the polls, state chairman of one of the factions, Alhaji Sikirullai Ogundele, maintained that it was to protest the undue interference of the Commission in the internal politics of the party, alleging that OGSIEC was assisting the opposition to destabilise the PDP in Ogun state.

In a reaction to the planned boycott however, another factional Chairman of PDP in the state, Mr Leke Shittu said the report was untrue as the members had fulfilled all the requirements for the elections and would participate actively in the entire process. 

In a statement in Abeokuta, Mr Shittu who described his faction as the authentic leadership of the PDP in the state emphasized that the party was not pulling out of the election. 

Chairman of the New Nigeria Peoples Party, NNPP, Mr. Olaposi Oginni who also confirmed the party’s readiness to take part in the election the concern over the report of violence campaign at rallies organized by the ruling party, which according to him was capable of fueling voter apathy 

On his part, the Ogun state chairman of the Labour Party, Comrade Abayomi Arabambi while speaking on the exercise said his political party had no grievances over the local government election and the state Electoral body.

He said labour party was prepared to participate in Saturday’s council elections. 

Some eligible voters while reacting to the controversies trailing the conduct of the local government election, blamed the situation on the lack of internal democracy and emergence of factions in the major political parties, including the ruling APC. 

They urged the OGSIEC to refrain from acts capable of putting the polls in jeopardy. 

Radio Nigeria’s attempt to get the reaction of the electoral body was however stalled as the Chairman, OGSIEC, Mr Babatunde Osibodu was unavailable for comments and all efforts made to reach him were unsuccessful.

Wale Oluokun

Politics

LG Polls: Ogun Govt. Announces Restriction of Movement

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Ogun State Government has announced a statewide restriction of movement for the conduct of local government elections tomorrow, 24th July 2021.

A statement by the State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Alhaji Abdulwaheed Odusile indicates that nine hours restriction will take place between the hours of 7am and 4pm.

The statement explains that the restriction is to ensure that Ogun State Independent Electoral Commission conduct peaceful councillorship and chairmanship elections in all the 236 wards and 20 local government areas of the state. 

It says that voters are free to move to their polling centres within their neighborhood and cast their votes for the candidates of their choice during the period of the restriction.

The statement urges the electorate to be peaceful and avoid any act that could tarnish the reputation of Ogun State as one of the most peaceful states in the country.

Bolanle Adesida

Politics

PDP Withdraws From Coming LG Elections In Ogun

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The Peoples Democratic Party in Ogun State has withdrawn from tomorrow’s local government council elections.

The state chairman of the party, Alhaji Sikirullai Ogundele, while speaking with Radio Nigeria said the decision was due to the interference of the  Ogun State Independent Electoral Commission in the internal politics of PDP in the state.

He also Stated that insecurity was another reason leading to the boycott of the Local government election as campaign rallies of the the APC had been characterised with violence.

Alhaji Ogindele also noted that the PDP had sued electoral body, OGSIEC for dealing with a faction in the party, noting that the electoral umpire was assisting the opposition to destabilize the PDP in the state.

The OGSIEC Chairman, Mr. Babatunde Osibodu had been denying fuelling the crisis in the PDP.

Wale Oluokun.

Security

Police, Other Security Agencies On Standby For Saturday Election In Ogun

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The Ogun state Police Command is to collaborate with other security agencies to ensure safety of lives and property during the coming Saturday Local Government Election.

A statement by the Spokesman of the Command, Mr. Abímbólá Oyeyemi in Abeokuta stated that the police has put in place elaborate security arrangements to ensure free, fair and credible election.

Mr Oyeyemi said the command has met with the contesting political parties and their candidates warning to them to eschew violence before, during and after the election.

He also said the Command has directed all the Area commanders and Divisional Police Officers to be on the alert to nip in the bud any violent act that may want to occur within their area.

Mr. Oyeyemi said the command’s tactical teams including SWAT, Anti-kidnapping, Anti-cultism and the mobile police force have been deployed to every nook and cranny of the state to ensure hitch free local government election.

The spokesman said the state Commissioner of Police, Mr. Edward Ajogun appealed to party leaders to advise their supporters to conduct themselves in peaceful manner as anybody caught trying to disrupt the smooth conduct of the election will be made to face the full weight of the law. 

Wale Oluokun

Religion

Be Your Brothers Keeper – Chief Imam of Egbaland

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Muslim faithful in Abeokuta converged on various Eid grounds across the capital city to observe their two rakkah prayer for this year’s Eid-l-Adha celebration.

The Chief Imam of Egbaland, Alhaji Sahdallah Bamgbola, in a sermon shortly after performing the two rakkah prayer said Almighty Allah has the solution to every problem facing humanity.

Alhaji Bamgbola advised leaders to fear God while discharging the duties.

The Chief Imam urged privileged Muslims to assist the less privileged and make them happy during the festival.

Representative of the state governor, Alhaji Salis Shuaib while addressing the Muslim faithful urged them to continue to be their brother’s keepers.

Modupeola Sobukonla

Environment

Eid-el-Kabir: Ogun Govt. to Establish Special Waste Disposal Operation

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Ogun State government is to ensure massive deployment of facilities to evacuate the expected high volume of wastes that will be generated across the state as Muslims celebrate this year’s Eid el Kabir. 

Special Adviser to the Governor on Environment and Chief Executive Officer of the State Waste Management Authority, OGWAMA, Mr. Ola Oresanya made the promise in a statement in Abeokuta. 

Mr. Oresanya said the special wastes disposal operation to keep the state clean and tidy during the celebration would involve the deployment of compactors, loaders and sweepers for use of the personnel. 

He advised residents and visitors to the state during the Sallah period to endeavor to pack the refuse, especially wastes from animals and livestock properly for easy collection. 

The Special Adviser to the Governor on Environment also urged road users to be mindful of road signs as sweepers and other environmental workers would be on duty throughout the period for the essential exercise.

Oluremi Olugbenro

Transportation

FG Approves Construction of Sagamu Ilaro Road

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The Federal Government of Nigeria has approved the construction of one hundred kilometres Sagamu Ilaro road.

Ogun State Governor, Prince  Dapo Abiodun who made this known while addressing  people of Ilaro in yewa South local government area of the state, said when completed, the ₦79 billion contract would alleviate the sufferings of the motorists passing through the road.

Governor Abiodun who also decried the deplorable condition of Owode Ilaro road, gave the assurance that the ongoing reconstruction of the road would be completed at the end of the year.

The Governor pointed out that his administration had completed 66 projects in Yewa South local government in the last two years, while total of 345 Projects had been completed across Ogun West Senatorial district of the state.

He gave the assurance that his administration would continue to ensure overall development across the state.

Bolanle Adesida

Security

Eidel- Kabir : Police Command Assures Maximum Security In Ogun

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Police command, Ogun State says, it has put a robust security arrangement in place to ensure hitch free Sallah celebration.

 The Commissioner of Police, Mr Edward Ajogun who stated this in Abeokuta noted that men and officers of the command had been deployed to strategic locations to nip any violent crime in the bud.

Mr Ajogun said Area Commanders and DPOs had been directed to embark on 24 hours surveillance around various praying grounds as well as events and recreation centers across the State.

The Commissioner of Police while felicitating Muslim faithful urged them to reflect on the reasons for the Sallah celebration and be good ambassadors of Islam by ensuring peace at all times.

 He also appealed to members of the public to alert the Police whenever they noticed any strange or suspicious faces, gathering or movement in their domain in order to assist the security agencies to perform their duties to the optimal level.

Olusegun Folarin

Agriculture

150 Rice Farmers Get Free Input From FG

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Rice farmers in Ogun state has called on the federal government to expand the numbers of benefitiaries for the free inputs support for rice farmers in the state.

The farmers while speaking with Radio Nigeria after the distribution of the support at the Kotopo, Abeokuta office of the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development said the one hundred and fifty beneficiaries would judiciously utilise the inputs.

Radio Nigeria Correspondent reports that the rice farmers trooped out in large numbers to be part of the distribution.

Inputs distributed to the rice farmers expected to be used in cultivation of one hectare of land include one bag of fifty kilogramme certified rice seed, four bags of NPK fertiliser, two bags of Urea fertiliser, and one litre of growth enhancer.

Other input received by the one hundred and fifty rice farmers across Ogun state include four litres of pesticides and five litres of pre and post emergence herbicide.

The Minister of Agriculture and Rural development represented by an assistant director at the ministry, Mallam Bashir Usman hinted that the rice farmers are expected to enhance food security of the nation with their produce and also to increase their income.

The minister cautioned the farmers against diversion or outright sale of the supplied input as neccessary mechanism had been put in place to monitor and deal with defaulters.

Ogun State Commissioner for Agriculture and Natural Resources, represented by the Programme Manager, Ogun State Agriculture Development Programme , Mrs. Taiwo Ayansanwo said the state government was concentrating efforts on small medium hold farmers noting that the state government was pleased with the efforts of the federal government to empower more farmers.

Some of the farmers while speaking with Radio Nigeria commended the federal government for the support and called for expansion of the number of beneficiaries.

Earlier, the Ogun State coordinator of the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Mr. Ganiyu Oseni had assured the farmers of prompt monitoring of the support input which he said was facilitated by the Japan International Cooperation Agency, JICA.

Wale Oluokun

Yoruba

Ìjọba Ìpínlẹ̀ Ògùn Gùnlé Ìlanilọ́yẹ̀ Lórí Ẹ̀yà Àrùn Covid-19 Min

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Ìjọba ìpínlẹ̀ Ògùn ti gùnlé ìlanilọ́yẹ̀ lórí àyẹ̀wò láwọn ìjọba ìbílẹ̀ márun tí àrùn covid-19 ti nwopo pẹ̀lú àmọ̀nràn fáwọn olùgbé ibẹ̀ láti ríì dájú wípé wọn tẹ̀lé ìlànà ìlera lọ́nà àti dáàbòbò ara wọn lórí ẹ̀yà TUNTUN ÀRÙN COVID-19 tí a mọ̀ si Delta.

Alákoso fọ́rọ̀ ìlera nípinlẹ̀ Ògùn, Dókítà Tomi Coker ló sọ̀rọ̀ yí nílu Abẹokuta.

Alákoso náà rọ àwọn olùgbé ibẹ̀ láti máà tẹ̀lé àwọn ìlànà bíì títakété síra ẹni, fífọ ọwọ́ lóòrekóòre, àti lilo ibomu bomu lọ́nà tótó láti dènà kíkó àrùn ọ̀hún.

Dókítà Coker tún késí àwọn asáàjú àwújọ àti àwọn asáàjú ẹ̀sìn, àwọn ilé isẹ́ ìròyìn àti àwọn tọrọkan gbọ̀ngbọ̀n láti fọwọ́sowọ́pọ̀ pẹ̀lú ìjọba ìpínlẹ̀ Ògùn láti léè se kóríyá fún títẹ̀lé àwọn ìlànà wọ̀nyí.

Alákoso náà wá kéde pé ìjọba ìpínlẹ̀ Ògùn ti ńsàkosílẹ̀ àwọn tó ní àrùn covid-19 tó pọ̀ síì pẹ̀lú bí wọ́n ti se ní àwọn mẹ́ẹ̀dógún tí wọ́n sese ní láàrin ọ̀sẹ̀ méjì tó kọjá.

Wale Oluokun/Oluwayẹmisi Dada

Health

Delta Variant: Ogun Govt. Mobilises For Increased Testing

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Ogun State government is to embark on the mobilization for testing in the five high burdened local government areas of the state, with an advice to the residents to ensure strict adherence to public health and social measures in place to protect themselves from the virulent Delta variant of SARS Cov-2. 

The State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Tomi Coker made this known in a statement made available in Abeokuta.

The commissioner urged the residents to use proven public health and social measures such as physical distancing, frequent hand washing, and proper use of face masks to prevent infections and save lives.

Dr. Coker enjoined community leaders, religious leaders, media houses and other stakeholders to join hands with the Ogun State Government to encourage strict compliance to proper hand washing, regular and correct use of face mask, two meters physical distancing in public places and avoidance of crowded gatherings.

The commissioner noted that the Federal Ministry of Health through the Nigeria Centre Disease Control, NCDC, had alerted the country of the confirmation of the virulent Delta variant of SARS Cov-2. 

Dr. Coker announced that Ogun State has experienced a gradual rise in cases with fifteen new incidents in the last two weeks compared to two cases in the whole month of June 2021.

She said four persons are currently being managed in the isolation centre that have been empty in the last one month including two new deaths in the last three weeks.

Wale Oluokun