GOV. ABIODUN'S SUN AWARD IS WELL DESERVED - AKUME
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, has described the Governor of the Year award received by the Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, as a well-deserved recognition for a leader who has done well for his state.
Senator Akume made this known in Lagos, on the sidelines of the 21st Sun Awards to celebrate Nigeria's leading lights in all walks of life, calling on Nigerians to join hands with the administration of President Bola Tinubu, in moving the country forward and not rhetoric.
" Great people have been honoured; we have to work together to ensure that this country moves forward and we have a president who is doing all it takes to move us forward, that is what we want, not rhetoric," he said.
Receiving the award, Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, expressed appreciation to the Sun Newspapers for the honour bestowed on him, noting that the award was a validation of his administration’s commitment to the socio-economic development of the state.
"I have not seen the proprietor or any member of the board of Sun Newspapers, maybe in three years, so, this is definitely by merit", he said.
Abiodun, while commending President Bola Tinubu for his bold steps at repositioning the country, expressed hope that the pain currently being experienced by the people of the country would soon be a thing of the past, saying that state governors had resolved to do the needful in their various states and synergise to ameliorate the difficult time.
Obasan Oluwafunso,
Press Officer, Office of the Governor.
GOV. ABIODUN CHARGES OGUN WORKERS TO BE INNOVATIVE FOR IMPROVED PRODUCTIVITY
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has charged Civil Servants in the state to be diligent in their duties and acquire new skills to broaden their knowledge for improved productivity.
Governor Abiodun, who gave the charge at Government House Chapel, Oke-Igbein, Abeokuta, during a Thanksgiving Service for the retirement and 60th birthday of the Director, Office of the Chief of Staff to the Governor, Mr. Idowu Olumuyiwa, said dedication, perseverance and continuous learning were critical to personal development and effective service delivery.
Represented by his Deputy Chief of Staff, Dr. Oluwatoyin Taiwo, Governor Abiodun described the retired Director as a thorough-bred professional, who displayed competence, loyalty and humility while in service, tasking workers to imbibe virtues that would make them valuable in the course of their career progression.
Remarking, the Senator, representing Ogun Central Senatorial District, Alhaji Shuaib Afolabi Salisu, said the retiree was a valuable asset to the Office of the Governor and was always eager to proffer solutions to any challenge in the office.
Speaking, the Elese of Ilese-Ijebu, Oba Oluremi Obayomi, noted that the celebrant was an embodiment of courage, a team player, disciplined, and ready to adapt to new strategies that could guarantee organisational growth.
Responding, Mr. Olumuyiwa expressed gratitude to God for seeing him through his service years, noting that working in sensitive offices such as Governor's Office, Offices of Secretary to the State Government and Chief of Staff to the Governor requires discipline, perseverance and utmost loyalty.
Isaac Oseni,
Press Officer, Office of the DCoS
YOU HAVE RESPONSIBILITY TO MANAGE THE FOREST, COMMISSIONER CHARGES FORESTERS
Ogun State Commissioner for Forestry, Engr. Taiwo Oludotun, has reminded officers of the Ministry, especially those in the forest reserves of their responsibility towards harnessing the natural resources, to uphold the global highest standards of forestry management.
Engr. Oludotun stated this during the opening ceremony of a three-day retreat, organised by the Ministry, in collaboration with Abemgo & Associates, for the management staff and heads of division of the Ministry, at Ijebu -Ode, explaining that the retreat would provide participants with unique opportunity to reflect on rules and regulations guiding their jobs as foresters, exchange ideas and deepen their understanding on forest management principles.
He noted that though government was committed to the preservation of natural vegetation, as it protects the depletion of the ozone layer, the Ministry would not be deterred from boosting the revenue by blocking leakages for developmental projects across the state.
The Commissioner enjoined participants to actively contribute and explore new avenues for improvement and innovation, advising them to report any form of infraction in their area of operations to the appropriate quarters.
Earlier, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Mr. Timothy Olatunji, said the retreat would enable officers to reflect on global best practices, identify areas of improvement and collectively brainstorm on innovative solutions, while drawing on diverse perspectives and expertise within the groups.
Contributing, the Senior Consultant, Abemgo & Associates, said seasoned professionals would impact knowledge to make participants aware of their responsibility as civil servants and the need to have team spirit.
Speaking on behalf of other participants, Mrs. Asake Badejo and Mr. Olumuyiwa Adeogun, appreciated the leadership of the Ministry for organising the retreat, assuring that the knowledge gained would be utilised to move the ministry forward.
Speaking during an interview with journalists, the Project Manager Ogun State Forestry Plantation Project, Area J4 Forest Reserve, Mr. Babatunde Adebosin, revealed that the retreat would have a multiplying effect on the professional outlook of the Ministry and make participants think outside the box.
The retreat had in attendance the State Head of Service, Mr. Kolawole Fagbohun, Directors in the Ministry and some retired management staff.
Kayode Oduyebo & Luke Adebesin,
Press Officer Ministry of Forestry.
ABIODUN CALLS FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT OF IJAKA-OKE
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has called on the new Agbaigba of Ijaka-Oke, Oba Joseph Ogungbohun, to ensure sustainable development of Ijaka-Oke and its environs.
Governor Abiodun, who made the call during the Official Installation and Presentation of Staff of Office to the new monarch at Ijaka-Oke, Yewa North Local Government Area of the state, enjoined the new monarch to be proactive by embracing innovations and implementing sustainable projects that would bring about the overall socio-economic development of the community and envy of its contemporaries.
Represented by the Commissioner of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Hon. Ganiyu Hamzat, pointed out that government was keen on prompt filling of vacant stools in the state to ensure that traditional institutions and leadership were properly positioned, as they serve as the bridge between the people at the grassroots and government.
Abiodun explained that as Part III Coronet Oba, the new monarch had become the royal custodian of the culture and tradition of Ijaka-Oke, adding that Oba Ogungbohun must continue to champion efforts that would promote peaceful co-existence among the people and other royal fathers in Yewaland, to justify the mandate and trust reposed in him by the government and people of Ijaka-Oke.
He urged the people to support and cooperate with the new monarch and ensure all hands are on deck to pave way for improved standard of living in the community.
Earlier, the Executive Chairman, Yewa North Local Government Area, Hon. Gabriel Ogunyomi, advised the monarch to harness the potential in the land, to support the developmental drive of the present administration, appealing to sons and daughters of Ijaka-Oke both at home and in the Diaspora to rally round and support the new king in his vision and mission to transform Ijaka-Oke to an enviable land by facilitating growth and unity.
In his acceptance speech, Oba Ogungbohun, appreciated the governor and the people for the opportunity to serve, promising that developmental projects, workable and friendly policies to attract investors would be implemented, to improve the well-being and the economy of the community, soliciting for more infrastructural development in Yewaland.
Sakirudeen Bashiru,
Press Officer, MLG&CA
IJEBU-ODE LG BEGINS RENOVATION OF COUNCIL SECRETARIAT
The Chairman of Ijebu-Ode Local Government Hon. Babatunde Emilola-Gazal, has commenced the renovation of the council secretariat to give it a new facelift.
The area to renovate includes the construction of a new Conference Room, Secretary to the Local Government (SLG) office and renovation of the Chairman's office.
The Council Chairman, Hon. Emilola-Gazal, while speaking with newsmen in his office at Ijebu-Ode, stated that, “The local government secretariat does not have a Conference Room to have meetings, instead we make use of the Chairman's office, but we decided to construct a new Conference Room to give more space to the office of the chairman. On the part of the construction of new office for the Secretary to Local Government, the office needed expansion, so that is why we decided to build another new SLG office”.
“Don't forget that Ijebu-Ode Local Government is a premier Local Government and we are doing this to leave a lasting Legacy".
Speaking on other projects his administration had embarked upon, the council chairman said 140 Solar power street lights would be installed at the Secretariat, GRA Road, linking Eruwon and Isiwo, promising completion of the projects before the end of his tenure.
"The Local Government had sunk a borehole at Ward 3 in Etitale and Arawa in Itamapako; there are also ongoing renovation projects of primary schools at Isiwo and Irawo.
“We will embark on construction of 270 Lock-up shops at Epe Garage, while the renovation of Oke-Oyinbo Primary Health Centre is ongoing", he said.
Majekodunmi Damilare & Tokunbo Adeeko.
ZIO, Ijebu-Ode.
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NO ALLEGATION OF FRAUD LEVELED AGAINST EX-COMMISSIONER, OTHERS
Ogun State House of Assembly Committee on Public Accounts and Anti-Corruption, led by Hon. Damilare Bello has clarified that the invitation extended to the former Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Abdulwaheed Odusile and the Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to the Governor on Media, Emmanuel Ojo, was not an indictment but to seek clarifications on the audit report of the Ministry.
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Hon. Bello gave the clarification during the Committee's meeting with the officials of the state Hospitals Management Board, at the Assembly Complex, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta.
The Committee Chairman, in company of other members, including Hons. Musefiu Lamidi, Dickson Awolaja, Wahab Haruna, Yusuf Amosun, Folawewo Salami, Lawal Samsideen and Waliu Owode, noted that the sitting was not meant to witch- hunt but to put the various Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) of government on their toes in the prudent management of resources.
He recalled that at the last sitting of the Committee, there was misinformation in some sections of the media, insinuating fraudulent practices against the erstwhile commissioner and others, cautioning that the Committee had not indicted anyone but merely considering issues raised in the audit reports, with a view to addressing them.
"On Monday, at our last sitting, there was misinformation that this honourable House has indicted the ex-Commissioner and the SSA (Media); we have not indicted anyone. We have only used the media to invite them for clarification on the Auditor General reports, in line with our constitutional responsibilities.
“It is important to note that this House has no reason to witch-hunt anyone. We are only making sure the people see our governor working alongside with the legislators with the right procedure to achieve all government lofty policies and programmes", he stated.
He urged the public to disregard the rumour, saying, “not everything in the media space is the right picture of things from the Assembly”.
The Committee Chairman called on Heads of MDAs to work together with the Assembly in blocking all leakages by promoting accountability and transparency in running the affairs of government.
Jamiu Lawal,
Head Information Unit, OGHA
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GOVT. DISTRIBUTES REUSABLE SANITARY TOWELS TO SCHOOL GIRLS
Ogun State government has commenced distribution of eco-friendly, reusable sanitary towels to selected secondary school girls in the state.
Speaking during the flag-off exercise in Ogun Central Senatorial District, at African Church Grammar School, Ita-Eko, Abeokuta, state Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Hon. Adijat Adeleye, affirmed that the sanitary towels were comfortable and convenient to use, thereby reducing pressure on parents considering the economic challenges in the country.
Hon. Adeleye stated that the well-being of girl-child was one of the priorities of Governor Dapo Abiodun-led administration, noting that the Ministry would continue to give necessary attention to adolescent wellness, to enable them be role models and attain enviable heights in the society.
"I want to you to know that the present administration under the leadership of Prince Dapo Abiodun is passionate with the wellbeing of girl-child, that is why he is giving you all necessary attention to keep you safe and I believe that with the distribution of this reusable pads, there will be relief on money spent on purchasing them monthly’’, she said.
She advised them to ensure routine cleaning of the product to prevent contracting germs that could cause diseases, illnesses and bad odour, pointing out that personal hygiene would boost their morale, social interaction, health status and psyche.
Contributing, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Women Affairs, Mrs. Ayotunde Lawal, appealed to the girls to maintain cleanliness and ensure that the sanitary towels were neatly cared for, noting that, ‘’cleanliness is next to godliness’’.
Earlier, representatives of the Principal of African Church Grammar School and Baptist Girls College, Mrs. Elizabeth Famoroti and Mrs. Yemisi Akinda respectively, said distribution of the sanitary towels was apt, as it would reduce money spent on purchasing disposable ones, admonishing the students to cultivate high hygiene standards.
Appreciating the government for the gesture, two of the students, Glory Olusola and Waliat Dauda, expressed joy over the initiative, promising to imbibe the culture of cleanliness to enjoy good health.
Folake Ogunboyejo & Tayo Olusanya,
Press Officers, Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development
OGUN REITERATES PASSION FOR STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS
The Prince Dapo Abiodun-led administration will continue to ensure provision of accessible and affordable education, as well as quality living standard to students with special needs.
Ogun State Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Prof. Abayomi Arigbabu, stated this during a courtesy visit by presenters of a programme on physically challenged people, ‘Special People Compass’, on Ogun State Television (OGTV), to his office at Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, saying government had ensured quality education, complementary meals for day students and boarders at Special Needs Schools, to further make teaching and learning easy and interesting to them.
Prof. Arigbabu added that several infrastructural interventions such as renovation of classrooms, toilets, hostels, and vocational training centres were carried out in the schools and the cooperating secondary schools, to enhance easy assimilation of knowledge, while the moribund state Braille Book Production Centre was resuscitated, just as the Ministry distributed over 100 wheelchairs and white canes to people living with visual impediment, to aid mobility and punctuality to school.
"I have always been passionate about the Children with Special Needs, giving them adequate attention at all times. They are never left behind in the Education Revitalisation Agenda of this administration’’, he said.
While underscoring the purpose of their visit, one of the presenters, Mr. Abiodun Omoyayi, commended the present administration on its unrelenting efforts at ensuring that the people with special needs were not redundant, but given equal attention and opportunity, mentioning other areas that need urgent government intervention.
Meanwhile, Prof. Arigbabu has highlighted interventions of the Prince Dapo Abiodun government towards achieving academic excellence in secondary schools, while receiving the new executive members of the All Nigeria Confederation of Principals of Secondary Schools (ANCOPSS), in his office at Oke-Mosan, Abeoukta, saying regular payment of teachers’ salaries, renovation, rehabilitation and building of over 1,000 classrooms, payment of bursaries to indigenous students, payment of running cost, among others were prioritised to further enhance education in the state.
Speaking, the state President of ANCOPSS, Mr. Oluyinka Adekoya, appreciated government for its usual support, pledging allegiance to the present administration’s policies on education.
Samuel Ogungbesan & Ayoola Obadimu,
Press Officers, MOES&T
OGSG WARNS TRADITIONAL HEADS ON ILLEGAL ALLOCATION OF SETBACKS
In a bid to rid Ogun State of illegal structure, traditional heads have been warned to desist from using their positions to illegally allocate setbacks and open spaces to people in their domains to traders for commercial gains.
Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Environment, Alhaji Farook Akintunde, gave the warning when he led the state Taskforce on Environmental Compliance and Enforcement to Akute in Ifo Local Government Area, to remove shanties and makeshift structures in the area.
Alhaji Akintunde stated that the exercise became necessary following a petition sent to the state government by the Anigilage Community Association and the management of Zumuratul Primary School on illegal allocation of spaces at Akute underbridge and around the school by the traditional ruler in the area.
The Governor's side noted that unauthorised trading activities had exposed residents of the community, particularly students to avoidable danger.
"Aside from the environmental nuisances which they create, no government will fold its hands and watch a traditional ruler illegally allocate setbacks and open spaces to traders for selfish gains, instead of him to direct them to government designated markets.
"That the wall of the fence of Zumuratul Primary School was even allocated, despite knowing that serene atmosphere is needed for learning is not only bad, but constituted an affront to state government's policies of effective learning environment.
"So the state government had no other choice than to restore the environmental and learning dignity of the area by demolishing all the shanties and makeshift structures", he said.
He advised the displaced traders to find genuine space in the authorised markets, saying the state Environmental Marshals had been detailed to apprehend anyone relocating to the area.
Speaking, the Chairman, Ifo Local Government, Mrs. Kikelomo Delano, appreciating the state government for heeding the call of the Community Development Association, pledging that the local government council would enforce the ‘No Trading’ order in the demolished areas.
Sakirat Kehinde-Ajala,
Press Officer, OGEPA
OGUN, WORLD BANK SYNERGISE TO REHABILITATE TECHNICAL COLLEGES
As part of plans to make the eight technical colleges across the state compete favourably with others across the globe, Ogun State Government has partnered with the World Bank to ensure their complete rehabilitation for better performance
The Acting Executive Secretary, Mr. Akinleye Olubori, made this known in Ayetoro, during one of the inspection visits with some prospective contractors, saying the exercise which involves Ogun State Transformation Economic Project (OGSTEP), was towards repositioning the technical education sector.
Mr. Olubori emphasised on the importance of youths embracing skill acquisition, saying the younger generation was the hope of tomorrow and there was a need for youths to be resourceful, appreciating Governor Dapo Abiodun for giving special attention to technical education in the state.
According to him, "Youths should not wait for white collar jobs but acquire skills that will make them employers of labour and reduce the rate of unemployment in the country".
Speaking, World Bank official on Technical and Vocational Education Training (TVET), Mr. Eyo Unyime, explained that the rehabilitation would cut across the geo-political zones which would be of benefit to all citizens in the state, hinting that the technical colleges would be equipped with modern equipment and facilities to train students.
In their separate reactions, Mr. Taiwo Jimoh, Principal, Government Science Technical College, Idi-Aba and his counterpart from Ijebu-Ode, Mr. Samuel Omotola, commended government for the initiative, saying technical education in the State was set for a paradigm shift that would propel it to an enviable height.
Bola Sobola,
Press Officer, OGSTVEB
Mosunmola Feyisetan,
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