Labour

Be More Dedicated, Abiodun Urges Ogun Workforce

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By Bolanle Adesida

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has urged public and civil servants in the state to continue to demonstrate more professionalism and dedication to their duties and responsibilities.

Governor Abiodun who stated this at Okemosan Abeokuta during the send-forth reception held in honour of Former Head of service Dr Nofiu Aigoro and six retired  Permanent Secretaries, Said his administration would continue to make the welfare of workers a priority.

Governor Abiodun reiterated that his administration was committed to resolving all outstanding issues, urging the entire workforce to take a cue from the meritorious service of the retired Head of Service and permanent secretaries.

While describing Dr Aigoro as a very calm, deliberate, committed, selfless and dependable administrator, Governor Abiodun also pointed out that the outgone Permanent Secretaries is very resourceful.

He said that his administration would continue to count on the wealth of experience of the former head of service and the permanent secretaries not only for the continued development of the public service but the state in general.

In a remark, the Former Head of service Dr Nofiu Aigoro while appreciating Governor Abiodun for finding him worthy of being the first Medical Doctor to be appointed as the Head of Service, implored civil servants in the state to continue to do their best.

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News

Akinlade Lauds PMB for Signing Egbado/Yewa into Law

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By Olusegun Folarin

House of Representatives elect representing Yewa South/ Ipokia Federal Constituency, Mr Isiaq Akinlade has lauded President Muhammadu Buhari for signing the bill to change the name of the area referred to as Egbado to Yewa into law.

Mr Akinlade who stated this while speaking with Radio Nigeria after exercising his franchise at Ahamadiya ward 2 in Owode Yewa, Yewa South local government, described the signing of the bill into law as a hallmark and a good signal for the residents of the area.

Mr Akinlade who also applauded the president for his efforts to grant local government autonomy said the step would enhance development especially, at the grassroots level.

He expressed satisfaction over the peaceful conduct of voters during the gubernatorial and State Houses Assembly elections in the area.

Also, the gubernatorial candidate of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Barrister Biyi Otegbeye who performed his civic duty at 9:50 am at the State hospital, Ilaro ward 1 commended INEC for addressing the challenges recorded during the Presidential and National Assembly.

An Observer, Mrs Abiodun Oyedele who commended the peaceful conduct of the exercise said the turnout of voters was impressive.

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Politics

We didn’t endorse any Guber candidate – Ogun NUP Chairman

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By Wale Oluokun

The leadership of Nigeria Union of Pensioners, Ogun State Chapter says, the union had not endorsed any gubernatorial candidates in this weekend’s election.

The state Chairman of the Union, Alhaji Waheed Oloyede while speaking with newsmen in Abeokuta explained that the union was open to all candidates as elders and not being carried away by the politicians’ pronouncements.

The Chairman stressed that coming from disappointments of the past, the retirees would be having the hope that whoever emerged as the state governor will honour his promises.

Earlier, the governorship candidate of the People Democratic Party, PDP, in Ogun State, Chief Ladipupo Adebutu had addressed, senior citizens promising that if elected, his government will source for funds to pay a substantial part of the owed gratuity arrears among other requests of the pensioners.

Governor Dapo Abiodun had also promised that, the senior citizens of an increment in their quarterly payment from Six hundred million naira to One billion naira and the monthly pension of those collecting five thousand naira to fifteen thousand naira.

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Culture

Aug 20 now Isese day – Abiodun

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By Bolanle Adesida

 Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has declared 20th August every year as a day to celebrate Isese Day in the State.

Governor Abiodun who made the declaration at an interactive session with members of the Alternate Medicine practitioners in the state held at June 12 cultural Centre, Abeokuta, said that executive order to that effect would be signed before the end of the week.

While explaining that a bill would be sent to Ogun State House of Assembly to further back up the executive order, the Governor said his administration would work out modalities on ways to regulate activities of the Alternate Medicine practitioners. 

Governor Abiodun also said that anyone found practising any form of healthcare delivery without a licence would be arrested and prosecuted.

Earlier, the Chairman, Board of Alternate Medicine, Alhaji Nurudeen Olaleye had commended the Governor for providing a conducive atmosphere for Alternate Medicine practitioners in the state.

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Politics

Poll: Collation of Results Concluded in Ogun

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By Wale Oluokun

The collation of presidential election results in Ogun State has been concluded.

Collation officers of twenty local government areas had presented their results with Sango/Ota presenting the results at fifteen minutes after one in the morning.

The State collation officer, Professor Kayode Adebowale, while speaking, said the election was peaceful.

Fifteen minutes before seven o’clock in the evening, representatives of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, Mr Olu Fatoki and All Progressive Congress, Mr Yemi Adelani called the attention of the State Collation officer to the delay Ifo Local Government and Obafemi Owode Local Government areas, calling for the postponement of the results collation.

The Resident Electoral Commissioner, REC, Mr Niyi Ijalaye, however, said the exercise would be concluded against all odds.

Out of the two million six hundred and eighty-seven thousand six hundred and six registered voters in Ogun State, six hundred and twelve thousand three hundred and forty-one voters were accredited for the presidential election with five hundred and eighty thousand one hundred and twenty-four valid votes recorded.

African Democratic Congress, ADC, scored 10,529 votes; All Progressive Congress, APC, had 341,554 votes with the Labour Party, LP 85,829 votes.

The People’s Democratic Party PDP, recorded 123,831 votes while the New Nigeria People’s Party, NNPP, had 2,200.

Thirty-one thousand three hundred and twenty-four votes were rejected.

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Politics

INEC Receives 10 LG Results in Ogun

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By Modupe Sobukonla/Wale Oluokun

Results from ten Local Governments out of the 20 Local Governments have been received by The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC Ogun State. 

The Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) of the state, Niyi Ijalaye, stated this at the INEC collation centre in Magbon, Abeokuta.

He added that the Vice Chancellor of the University of Ibadan, Professor Kayode Adebowale, is the collation officer for the state.

Mr Ijalaye listed the local government areas whose results have arrived at the state collation centre including Remo North, Ikenne, Egbado South and Ewekoro.

Others are Abeokuta North, Ijebu North, Ijebu North East, Imeko Afon, Odeda and Egbado North local government areas.

However, the results of Abeokuta North was stepped down for reconciliation due to errors in the presentation by the collation officers.

The collation is currently in recess 

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Transportation

First Commercial Flight Lands at Gateway Agro-Cargo Airport

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By Bolanle Adesida

People of Ogun State have witnessed the landing of the first commercial flight at the Gateway Agro-Cargo Airport, located in the Ikenne Local Government Area of the State.

Speaking at the official landing of the maiden test flight into the Airport, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, expressed optimism that the airport would help to transform the state’s economy and serve as the catalyst to boost development in the South West region and the nation.

The Vice President who described the International Agro Cargo Airport as the Engine room of robust economy, commerce and business, also announced ongoing efforts to ensure that Kajola Dry Port in the state would soon become operational.

Addressing the excited residents, Governor Dapo Abiodun explained that the airport was part of an integrated development programme aimed at unleashing the full potential of the state

He pointed out that the construction of the airport would strengthen his administration’s bid to provide a conducive atmosphere for industries and attract more foreign investors.

Earlier, the Minister of Aviation, Senator Hadi  Sirika had emphasized that the airport would improve the socio-economic development of the people of the state, noting that the gains of the airport with the ability to enhance the movement of cargo to designated locations could not be quantified.

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Education

Ogun State College of Health Technology Renamed

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Bolanle Adesida

Governor Dapo Abiodun has announced the renaming of Ogun State College of Health Technology, Ilese – Ijebu to Ogun State Polytechnic of Health Sciences and Allied Sciences, Ilese.

Governor Abiodun made this known while addressing students of the institution during a campaign tour of the Ijebu North-East Local Government Area of the state.

The Governor, who promised that the polytechnic would soon have a substantive Rector, said his administration would continue to give priority to education.

He assured the people that rehabilitation works would commence on roads within the institution by next week, pointing out that the Ilese township road which was recently re-awarded by his administration would soon be completed.

The Governor, who also inaugurated the 8 – kilometre Erunwon – Atan Road in the council area as well as another 3.2-kilometer Molipa Expressway in Ijebu-Ode, emphasized that his administration had constructed over 400km of roads in the last three and half years. 

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Security

Abiodun Equips Security Agencies to Tackle Crime

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By Bolanle Adesida

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has said that his administration has taken delivery of drones to assist security agencies in the state to track criminals.

Governor Abiodun made this known at Okemosan Abeokuta while receiving the New Commissioner of Police in the state, Frank Mba and the New Brigade Commander of the 35 Artillery Brigade, Alamala, Abeokuta,  Brigadier-General Mohammed Aminu.

The Governor explained that Ogun in conjunction with Oyo State had established different security points along Lagos-Ibadan expressway to curb kidnapping and other criminal activities.

He also said that police commands in two neighbouring states have been largely responsible for the constant combing of the forest being used by criminals on the axis.

In a remark, the new Commissioner of Police, Frank Mba who commended Governor Abiodun for providing a conducive environment for security agencies to thrive in the state, pointed out that he was in the state to fight crimes and defend the rights of the people of the state.

Also, The New Brigade Commander of the 35 Artillery, Brigadier General Mohammed Aminu while commending the Governor for giving priority to security of lives and property, promised that Nigerian Army would continue to defend territorial integrity of the country.

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News

Gov Abiodun, Monarchs, Move to End Violent Protest in Ogun

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By Bolanle Adesida

Following the protests that rocked Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital yesterday over cash scarcity, Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has called on the protesters to stop their protests and allow the outcome of his engagement with the Bankers Forum and the Central Bank to yield positive results.

Governor Abiodun made the call during the Statutory meeting of the Council of Obas, held at the Oba’s complex, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, 

appealed to the protesters to exercise patience.

While pointing out that, the Central Bank of Nigeria was taking steps to address the situation, the Governor said the voices of the protesters had been heard loud and clear.

Governor Abiodun said it was disheartening to see bank buildings being vandalized and people resorting to violence to register their displeasure.

In a remark, the Chairman, Ogun State Council of Obas and the Paramount ruler of Remoland, Oba Babatunde Ajayi commended the Governor for promoting peace and giving priority to the welfare of the people as well as traditional institution in the state.

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Politics

Shun Hate Speeches – NHRC Boss Tells Political Actors

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By Wale Oluokun

National Human Rights Commission has advised political actors to shun hate speeches and conduct that could infringe on the constitutional rights of the citizens.

The Ogun state Coordinator of the Commission, Mr Olu Shodeinde gave the advice at the Gubernatorial Town Hall on Human Rights organized by the Ogun State office in Abeokuta.

In attendance at the meeting include the Ogun state Commissioner of Police, representatives of civil society groups, the Nigeria Bar Association and political parties.

The Executive Secretary of the National Human Rights Commission, Chief Tony Ojukwu represented by the Director, of Civil and Political Rights, Mr Abdulrahman Yakubu called on politicians to protect the rights of Nigerians to participate in governance including the right to vote and to also aspire for positions.

He commended the Ogun office for organizing the non-partisan town hall meeting.

The commissioner of Police, Ogun state command, Mr Lanre Bankole while addressing the gathering assured that the Nigeria Police would continue to respect the human rights of all citizens stating that, all security agencies in the Ogun state would provide the enabling environment for a free, fair and credible election in the state.

Some of the speakers at the Town Hall meeting on Human Rights in Abeokuta expressed displeasure on the non-appearance of many candidates to explain their blueprint on Human Rights for Ogun state.

The three gubernatorial candidates that attended the Ogun State town hall on Human Rights are Asiwaju Tony Ojesina of the Social Democratic Party who arrived at the venue a few minutes before the event started, Mr Cyrus Johnson of People Redemption Party and Dr Samuel Adeyemi Of Action Alliance who joined the event midway.

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Politics

Amosun Reiterates Support for Ogun ADC Governorship Candidate

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By Wale Oluokun

The immediate past governor of Ogun State, Senator Ibikunle Amosun says his decision to support the governorship candidate of another party, the African Democratic Congress, Mr Biyi Otegbeye against his party the APC was for equity and fairness.

Senator Amsoun while speaking at the campaign rally of the ADC in Abeokuta explained that Yewa/Awori part of the state deserves to also lead the state.

He stated that his decision to support Mr Otegbeye was not due to any grudge against the incumbent Governor Dapo Abiodun but to give every part of Ogun State equal opportunity.

The former governor, who expressed concern about the current state of affairs in the state, said that the present government has dropped the standard in road construction, accountability and even distribution of infrastructure.

He called on his supporters to vote for the APC presidential candidate, Senator Bola Tinubu and vote for Biyi Otegbeye for the governorship seat.

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Judiciary

14 Inmates Recieve Pardon

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Adebola Ajayi

Fourteen inmates awaiting trial across various Correctional Centres in Ogun State, have been granted a pardon by the Chief Judge of the State, Justice Mosunmola Dipeolu who encouraged them to stay off crime as they reunite with Society.

Speaking at the maiden edition of the jail delivery exercise for 2023, held at the Ceremonial Court on Judiciary Complex, Kobape road, Abeokuta, Justice Dipeolu informed the pardoned inmates that, their data were already with the judiciary, thereby making it easier to locate and bring them to justice, whenever they were found wanting.

Justice Dipeolu while restating the government’s commitment towards the welfare of inmates and decongestion of Correctional Centres in the State, announced that another jail delivery exercise would come up in the second quarter of 2023.

In their separate contributions, the representatives of two Non-governmental Organizations, NGOs, that specialized in the welfare of inmates, Pastor Hezekiah Olujobi and Mr Taiwo Olukoyede appealed to the State government to sustain the kind gesture of regular decongestion of Correctional Centres. They promised to monitor and empower the newly pardoned inmates to make them better in Society.

In a remark, the Controller, Nigeria Correctional Centres, Ogun State Command, Mr Abdulrasheed Alimi  represented by his deputy Mr Mobolaji Adenaya commended efforts of the jail delivery committee set up by the government, for working assiduously to ensure that the recommended inmates regained their freedom

The beneficiaries of the jail delivery exercise who could not hide their joy appreciated the Chief Judge for the mercy shown to them. They pledged to distance themselves from acts capable of bringing them back to the custodial Centres.

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Economy

New Naira Notes: Ogun Traders Call for Extension of Deadline

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By Oluwatoyin Adegoke

The new naira notes remain Nigeria’s legal tender that must be universally accepted and treasured in the bid to strengthen the economy.

Ogun State Director of the National Orientation Agency, NOA, Mr Kolawole Obadina stated this when he led the agency’s team on sensitisation visits to various markets in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital.

The NOA team armed with the posters bearing the pictures of redesigned 1000, 500 and 200 naira notes visited major markets and other places largely populated by traders, including the Itoku Kampala Market and Sapon business area as well as Post Office, Kuto and Omida markets.

Addressing the traders, Mr Obadina stressed that there is a need for market men and women to accept the new naira notes as credible means of exchange and protect the nation’s currency from all forms of abuse. 

Responding, some of the traders, Mr Ifeoluwa Fagbemi and Mrs Omonike Akinjobi acknowledged that contrary to the initial rumours, handling the new notes had convinced them that they were carefully designed as they were beautiful to behold. 

The traders expressed concern that the new money was not yet enough in circulation and appealed to the Central Bank of Nigeria to extend the deadline for the mop-up of the old naira notes. 

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Economy

Naira Notes: Report banks whose ATMs dispense old notes – CBN

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By Oluwatoyin Adegoke

Ahead of the deadline announced by the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, for the mopping up of old naira notes, mixed reactions have continued to trail the process.

A number of people who spoke with Radio Nigeria in Ogun State expressed concern about the time-frame as the an end of old notes as legal tender was too short while others maintained that the compliance level among the stakeholders would reach the peak before the deadline. 

The situation was viewed differently by the people, depending on their area of engagement. 

To a group of youths encountered by Radio Nigeria at one of the popular ATM galleries in Abeokuta, the approaching deadline was an avenue to catch fun as they took turns in trying out the cash machines to check if they dispensed the old or the new notes.

The youths who referred to their action as “catching cruise” disclosed that they had gone round the city to find out that most banks only partially complied with the directive of the CBN as the ATMs were loaded with a mixture of old and new notes.

Another resident, Mrs Tinuola Akinola was full of excitement about the new currency which according to her, was colourful and beautiful to behold, stating that touching the new money always gave her the feeling of holding international bills.

In separate reactions, traders who spoke with Radio Nigeria at some markets in Abeokuta, Ilaro, Sagamu, Ota and Ijebu-Ode complained that the new notes were scarce but expressed the hope that the relevant authorities would ensure the availability of the newly introduced notes before the CBN deadline. 

Similarly, Mr Aminu Ibrahim and Mr Samuel Olanipekun who said they were yet to set eyes on the new money, 10 days to the CBN’s deadline appealed to the apex bank to shift the set date for the mop up of the old notes. 

In a contribution, a communication consultant, Mr Bolaji Adeniji, urged the stakeholders to cooperate with the CBN to ensure that the redesigned naira notes achieved the purpose of bridging the inflation gap in the nation’s economy. 

Responding to the people’s reactions, the Abeokuta Branch Controller of the CBN, Mr Wahab Oseni advised customers to report any bank whose ATMs failed to dispense new notes at the office of the Central Bank in Abeokuta.

Mr. Oseni who explained that the bank had embarked on sensitisation campaigns among the market men and women across the state about the new cash policy, advised the people not to reject the old currency for their business transactions until the last day, on the 31st of this month.

Oluwatoyin Adegoke

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Transportation

Access Road Opens Up Prospects to Ogun Community

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Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has promised that his administration will continue to embark on more developmental projects to make life comfortable for the people of the state.

Governor Abiodun made the promise while inaugurating 5.7 kilometres Oru-Awa-Ilaporu road during his campaign tour in the Ijebu North Local Government Area of the state.

While describing the newly inaugurated road as an important bypass that would boost socio-economic development in Oru and its environs, 

Governor Abiodun explained that the construction of the road was another testimony of his administration’s drive to open up the state for more investments. 

He explained that the road would serve as a bye-pass to Ijebu-Igbo, adding that all the legacy projects of his administration were reference points that his second term would bring in more developmental projects into the state.

In a remark, Orimolusi of Ijebu-Igbo, Oba Lawrence Adebajo, commended the present administration in the state for spreading the dividends of democracy to the people of Ijebu North Local Government.

Bolanle Adesida

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Politics

Ogun Residents Appraise INEC on Decentralization of PVC Collection

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Nigerians have been urged to take advantage of the ongoing decentralization of the process for the collection of the Permanent Voter Cards by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to empower themselves ahead of this year’s general elections. 

A cross-section of residents of Abeokuta, the Ogun State Capital, who gave the advice while speaking with Radio Nigeria, applauded the decentralization process.

The respondents maintained that the initiative would address the challenges experienced in the collection of the PVCs at the initial stage, which had contributed to a large number of uncollected cards. 

Some of the registrants, including Mr Olugbenga Olukunle, Kamorudeen Erinoso and Abiodun Adekunte said they were encouraged to collect the PVC because the collection point was brought to their local community. 

The duo of Mr Olayinka Ayodele and Mrs Taiwo Shokunbi also expressed optimism that INEC’s decision to bring the collection point of PVCs closer to the people would enable more Nigerians to get the cards. 

“We are so glad and excited that the collection process has been made easier. It does not take time at all to collect our PVC at the ward level. The INEC officials really tried”.

The situation was however different for a couple of registrants at Egbeda ward 8 in Obafemi-Owode local government area when Radio Nigeria visited the collection centre as they expressed disappointment over their inability to collect the PVC. 

Radio Nigeria’s enquiries however revealed that the registrants could not get their PVCs because they fell into the category of people who opted for fresh registration, instead of effecting the transfer of polling units, which amounted to double registration and INEC had declared that such registrations null and void.

Speaking on the level of PVC collection, the Head, of INEC’s Voter Education and Publicity Department in Ogun State, Mrs Celina Beckley described people’s response to the exercise as very impressive and renewed the Commission’s readiness to sustain the system. 

According to her, “The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, opened another phase of distribution of Permanent Voter Cards, PVCs, to duly register eligible voters in December 2022, at the local government areas nationwide and further decentralized it to the ward level on the 6th of January, 2023”.

Mrs Beckley restated that, the collection exercise would close across the Country, on the 29th of this month and advised registrants yet to collect their PVCs to take the advantage of the extension of the collection period, noting that, the cards remained their major tool to determine the Country’s leaders at various levels. 

Adebola Ajayi.

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Politics

Abiodun Inaugurates Kemta-Ilugun-Somorin Road

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Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has inaugurated the 5.7 kilometres Kemta-Ilugun-Somorin road in the Odeda Local Government Area of the state.

Speaking at the ceremony which was part of his campaign tour to the local government, Governor Abiodun also announced that his administration would begin the construction of Saje Opeji Road in Bode Olude next week.

While explaining that the construction of Kemta-Ilugun-Somorin Road was another milestone in the infrastructural development of the state, the governor said his administration would construct more roads to further open the state for more economic activities.

An aerial view of a section of the Kemta-Ilugun-Somorin Road

Governor Abiodun who said his administration had ensured inclusive governance by executing at least a project in each of the 20 local government areas, commended the people of the state for their efforts in promoting peace across the state.

In a remark, Olu of Kemta, Oba Adetokunbo Tejuosho commended Governor Abiodun for focusing on road infrastructure and promoting socio-economic development across the state.

Bolanle Adesida

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Education

Missing Colleague: NUT, NIWEN Organise Prayer for Safe Return

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A prayer Chain has been ordered in all Schools in Ogun State for the safe return of a Teacher, Mrs Oluwabukola Adeboye.

Mrs Adeboye was declared missing on Monday on her way to School, F Kuti Primary School, Isabo, Abeokuta, Ogun State.  

The Chairperson, Nigeria Women in Education Network, NIWEN, Comrade Oluwakemi Ayedun told Radio Nigeria that the prayer chain was called in conjunction with the state Branch of the Nigeria Union of Teachers, Nut, led by its Chairman, Comrade Abiodun Akinola.  

According to Mrs Ayedun, The teacher was dropped at Gbonagun Junction, Obantoko by her husband, who is a retired teacher very early on Monday morning to board a taxi to Isabo in an effort to resume the second term academic session, but unfortunately, she did not get to school and had not been seen till now.  

Speaking in an interview, the Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, Ogun State Command, Abimbola Oyeyemi said the police were not relenting in investigating what happened to the woman and to ensure her safe return. 

Modupeola Sobukonla.

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Environment

Gov. Abiodun Inaugurates Esure Road

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Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has inaugurated 2.1 kilometres Esure road in Ijebu-Mushin, Ijebu East Local Government area of the state.

Speaking at the ceremony which was part of his campaign tour to the local government, Governor Abiodun called on the people of the area to take ownership of the project.

Governor Abiodun said that, light-up-the-rural-areas project of his administration would soon commence with the distribution of electricity transformers and solar system.

He also urged people of the state to collect their Permanent Voter’s Cards before distribution deadline and elect competent leaders during the forthcoming general election.

In a remark, the Chairman, Ijebu East Local Government Area, Chief Wale Adedayo, who commended Governor Abiodun for reconstructing the road, urged the him to construct access road in Yemoji area.

Earlier, Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure, Mr Akin Adesanya said, construction of the road was part of present administration’s inclusive policies to ensure that all parts of the state benefit from developmental projects.

Bolanle Adesida

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Education

FG Launches Out-of-School-Children Campaign

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The National Campaign on Out-of-School-Children has been launched in Ogun State with a call on State Governors to substantiate the efforts to strengthen basic education in all the states. 

Minister of State for Education, Mr Goodluck Opiah, who made the plea while flagging off the campaign in Abeokuta, said addressing the issues responsible for keeping children out of school should be the concern of everyone.

The Minister explained that Nigeria’s educational system was structured to prepare children for responsible citizenship and national development, noting that gainful engagement of the teeming children and youths would promote peace and check social vices in the country.

Mr Opiah said the ministry was determined to step up the enrolment of all school-aged children and retain them in formal or non-formal schools close to their homes. 

The Minister urged the Ogun State Government to continue to prioritize education funding towards addressing identified issues, especially the shortage of teachers and appealed to traditional, religious and community leaders to be at the forefront of the campaign to reduce statistics of Out-of-School-Children across the country.

In a remark, Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, who gave the assurance that his administration would continue to ensure universal access of Children to quality education, said the introduction of free education policy for both primary and secondary school pupils was aimed at giving every child the opportunity to be in school.  

Bolanle Adesida

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Security

Border surveillance will be improved ahead of election- NIS Comptroller

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The Comptroller General, Nigeria Immigration Service, NIS, Mr Idris Jere has said that the service will put necessary measures towards improving surveillance at the nation’s borders ahead of the forthcoming general election.

Mr Jere stated this at Oke Mosan Abeokuta when he paid a courtesy visit to Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun.

While assuring that the Nigeria Immigration Service would guard the Nation’s borders properly before, during and after the general election.

The Comptroller General called on Ogun State Government to assist the service with logistics support.

While describing Governor Dapo Abiodun as a security-conscious administrator, Mr Jere commended the Governor for his support to the Nigeria Immigration Service in the state.

Responding, Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun called for more presence of the Federal Government in the oil-rich Tongeji Island in Ipokia Local Government Area of the state.

Governor Abiodun also said that his administration would continue to support the efforts and initiatives of the Nigeria Immigration Service in the state.

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Economy

You have not delivered on your promises – NUP to Ogun Gov.

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Pensioners in Ogun State have called on the state government to pay the six four point four billion naira gratuities owed as promised by Governor Dapo Abiodun before the 2019 election.

The Ogun State Chairman of the Union, Comrade Waidi Oloyede who made this known at a media parley in Abeokuta, said the state government had also failed to implement the consequential review in pensions as also promised.

The Ogun State Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Pensioners, NUP, also accused Governor Abiodun of continuously reneging on various promises made before the 2019 general elections.

He stated that the state government had only paid three point six billion naira out of 68 billion naira of backlog of gratuities in the last four years.

Comrade Oloyede called for the regular release of substantial funds to offset the backlog of gratuities, stating that the current economic situation of the country was not favourable to the pensioners.

Efforts to seek the reaction of the government with calls to the phone of the Secretary to the Ogun State government was not successful as the phone rang out.

Wale Oluokun

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Crime

Yahoo Boys Kidnap Colleague over Proceeds of Fraud 

By Web News 692

Four suspected internet fraudsters popularly known as yahoo boys have been arrested by men of Ogun State Police Command for abducting their colleague over sharing of proceeds of fraud business. 

In a statement by the state Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, Mr Abimbola Oyeyemi, the suspects, Agbe Simeon ‘m’, Messiah Nicky ‘f’, Oladapo Dolapo ‘m’ and Yetunde Shonola ‘f’ were arrested at Orile Imo village in Obafemi Owode Local Government Area of Ogun State, following information received by the police at Owode Egba Divisional Headquarters, that one Haruna Usman, who had been abducted since Thursday, 22nd of December 2022, was being held hostage somewhere in Orile Imo. 

Mr Oyeyemi said upon the information, the DPO Owode Egba Division, CSP Popoola Olasunkanmi, quickly mobilized his men and stormed the area, where four of the abductors were apprehended while two others escaped. 

According to him, preliminary investigation revealed that the victim and the suspects belonged to an internet fraudster syndicate and that they recently swindled somebody whose identity was not yet known of the sum of twenty-six million, four hundred and thirty-seven thousand, nine hundred and fifty naira (#26,437,950), but the victim only gave the sum of #2,200 to his other colleagues, claiming that the money had not been paid completely by their client. 

He explained that this infuriated his colleagues who then lured him to a herbalist home at Orile Imo and held him, hostage, there since Thursday, 22nd of December 2022, with the threat to kill him there if he refused to give them their complete share.

 The police spokesperson said information got to the police who moved in, rescued the victim and apprehended four of the abductors, while others escaped. 

Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police, cp Lanre Bankole, has directed that the suspects be transferred to anti-kidnapping unit of the State Criminal Investigation Department for further investigation and possible prosecution. 

Omolara Adasofunjo

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Transportation

FRSC Establishes Mobile Court for Erring Drivers

By Web News 566

The Sagamu Unit Command of Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, in Ogun State, says it will establish a mobile court to try erring drivers during the festive period.

Unit Commander of FRSC, Sagamu, Taofiq Iyanda, stated this in an interview with the newsmen in Sagamu, Ogun.

Mr Iyanda said this would serve as a deterrent to road users who intended to flout traffic rules and regulations during the yuletide.

According to him, any motorist apprehended for route violation, driving against traffic, and other traffic offenses would have their vehicles impounded and prosecuted accordingly in the mobile court.

The unit Commander explained that the exercise aimed to check the excesses of drivers that could lead to the loss of lives through road crashes.

“We are appealing to motorists to obey traffic rules and regulations to stem mishaps on the highway, especially during this coming festive season.

“In addition, they should cooperate with FRSC personnel and other sister agencies, to ensure sanity on the highways and to get to their various destinations safely,” he said.

He enjoined motorists to have all relevant documents in order not to be delayed by traffic personnel in the course of their journeys.

The unit commander added that motorists should ensure that their vehicles were properly serviced, especially for long trips, to prevent unnecessary breakdowns of cars on the roads.

Mr Iyanda stressed the need for vehicles’ fog lights to function as harmattan had started in some parts of the country.

He also warned against reckless driving, wrongful overtaking, and drunk driving to minimize accidents during the festive season.

Net/Adetutu Adetule

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