BRITISH ENVOY LAUDS OGSG ON INDUSTRIALISATION DRIVE
The British High Commission has lauded Ogun State government on its aggressive industrial drive, thereby making the state a haven to do business in Nigeria.
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Giving the commendation was the Deputy British High Commissioner, Mr. Jonny Baxter when he led a team from the British High Commission, Lagos, to the Office of the Deputy Governor, Engr. Noimot Salako-Oyedele, noting that the huge industrial presence across the Gateway State was a testament to Governor Dapo Abiodun-led administration’s commitment towards ensuring the state remains the industrial capital of Nigeria, expressing the Commission's willingness to identify with it for improved economic and trade relations.
While describing Ogun as pivotal to Nigeria's industrial base, given the various economic opportunities abound in the state, the British Envoy said his government was willing to collaborate with the state government, especially on industrialisation and by extension, agriculture, to strengthen the agricultural value chain for food security.
"Since the current economic realities across the globe call for smooth and strategic measures, partnering with the government through programmes that enhance agriculture, towards making it become the mainstay of the economy for the good of the people, especially the vulnerable, is a right step in the right direction", he said.
Remarking, the Deputy Governor, Engr. Noimot Salako-Oyedele, informed the British High Commission's delegate of government’s commitment to sustaining the conducive environment for existing businesses to thrive, while new ones were facilitated into the state, stressing that creating a conducive environment was the pull factor, Governor Dapo Abiodun identified at the inception of his administration.
Engr. Salako-Oyedele, who pointed out that the state was endowed with an expanse of arable land mass which was being judiciously utilised for economic gain, pointed out that twenty thousand hectares of land had been set aside for rice and maize production, towards achieving food security.
She affirmed the continuous engagement of stakeholders and players of industry like the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN), on the ease of doing business without degrading the environment, through Public Private Partnership, adding that the attendant problems associated with industrialisation such as migration, infrastructure deficit and insecurity were being looked into.
Other dignitaries present were, Deputy Chief of Staff to the Governor, Dr. Toyin Taiwo; the Commissioners for Industry, Trade and Investment, Mr. Adebola Sofela; Transportation, Engr. Gbenga Dairo; Agriculture, Mr. Bolu Owootomo and the Director-General, Bureau of Public Procurement, Mr. Dapo Oduwole.
Idongesit Jonah & Temitayo Taylor,
Press Officers, Office of the Deputy Governor
PHC UNDER ONE ROOF: OGUN SHOWS COMMITMENT TO TRAINING, OTHERS
As part of measures to ensure successful implementation of Primary Health Care Under One Roof (PHCUOR), the Ogun State government says it will invest in the training of health workers, ensure provision of essential commodities and availability of drugs, towards achieving global health practices in healthcare delivery.
PHCOUR is a policy document, introduced by the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) and approved by the National Council on Health in 2011, to reduce fragmentation of all services under one authority.
Commissioner for Health, Dr. Tomi Coker, gave the assurance in Abeokuta, during a meeting organised by the Primary Healthcare Development Board for Local Government Chairmen, Supervisors for Health and Local Government Health Secretaries, stating that government was passionate and focused on achieving robust, efficient and effective primary health care delivery.
Dr. Coker hinted that efforts were geared towards solving challenges faced by Primary Healthcare Centres (PHCs), with the notion of incorporating Local Government Chairmen for effective implementation of the programme, adding that the initiative would make health workers in local governments to be competent in the discharge of their duties.
"We will be investing in training of our health workers; we will also invest in ensuring essential commodities and drugs are available", she said.
The Commissioner assured of continuous upgrade of PHCs across the state with modern equipment, stressing that qualitative services at the centres would be accessible and affordable.
Speaking on the functions of the Local Government Chairmen, Dr. Coker explained that there were six Health Authorities in each Local Government, headed by the Chairman, who would coordinate and ensure health workers in his local government comply with guidelines.
Remarking, the Chairman, Association of Local Government Chairmen of Nigeria (ALGON), Mr. Babatunde Emilola-Gazal, charged his colleagues to brace up to the responsibilities assigned to them, in achieving the objectives of PHCOUR.
"Healthcare is a major responsibility of government and we all know that primary healthcare is the bedrock of healthcare anywhere ", he said.
Mr. Emilola-Gazal, on behalf of members of the Association, pledged unalloyed cooperation and support to enhance the health policies and programmes of Governor Dapo Abiodun-led administration.
In her contributions, Chairman, Health Secretaries Forum, Dr. Atinuke Duzeh, emphasised the importance of community engagement and awareness to increase utilisation of the facilities.
Fatimah Alatishe & Yinka Elujoba,
Press Officers, PHCDB & MoH
HARNESSING MATHEMATICS POTENTIAL IN ADDRESSING ECONOMIC CHALLENGES HIGHLIGHTED
A call has gone to policy makers and other stakeholders in harnessing the full potential of Mathematics to effectively address the economic challenges of the country.
Ogun State Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Prof. Abayomi Arigbabu, made the call during the 9th Annual Conference and Presentation of Awards of the Mathematical Association of Nigeria (MAN), Ogun State Chapter, tagged, "Mathematics And Its Application To Nigerian Economic Problem", at Yewa College, Ilaro.
Prof. Arigbabu called for collaboration among some professionals, such as mathematicians, economists and others, as the application of Mathematical principles and techniques could be a catalyst for the socio-economic growth and transformation of any society.
"Let us seize the opportunity of this conference to reaffirm our commitment to harnessing the power of Mathematics for the betterment of Nigeria's economy", he said.
Speaking, the Chairman, Ogun State Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM), Evang. Olalekan Ifede, represented by Yewa South Zonal Secretary, Mr. Ajasa, said Mathematics serves as the bedrock of numerous disciplines, such as Engineering, Finance, Accountancy, Statistics and Information Technology, adding that it offers a structured framework for problem solving and decision-making.
Earlier, the State Chairman of MAN, Dr. Temitope Ajayi, appreciated the present government in the state for meaningful contributions towards the Association's success stories, explaining that the theme was deliberately chosen to generate ideas that could help the government achieve effective governance and service to humanity.
In their presentations, some members of the Association, Alhaji Akande Akinola, Prof. Sikiru Amoo, Dr. Caleb Akintade and Dr. Olayiwola Durojaye, said Mathematics cuts across all human endeavours such as, Medicine, Communication, Agriculture, Accounting, manufacturing, among others, calling on government to ensure that the subject is effectively taught in schools, towards further advancement of the state.
In another development, Prof. Arigbabu, represented by the Permanent Secretary, Mrs. Abosede Ogunleye, reiterated the developmental initiatives and other capacity-building mechanisms put in place by the Prince Dapo Abiodun-led administration to transform the education sector, to place the state on a higher pedestal.
Prof. Arigbabu revealed this at Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, during a courtesy visit by executive members of the Teach For Nigeria Organisation, Teach For All, as well as other international teaching groups from United Kingdom, Ethiopia, Lesotho, Serbia and Eswatini, to understudy the education sector’s outstanding achievements.
Ayoola Obadimu & Samuel Ogungbesan,
Press Officers, MOES&T
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