OGHA LAUDS ABIODUN FOR COLLABORATIVE GOVERNANCE, OTHERS
The Speaker of the Ogun State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Oludaisi Elemide, has commended the State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun for encouraging collaborative governance through the creation of enabling environment to aid intervention projects and other empowerment programmes, facilitated by members of the National Assembly to various constituencies in the state.
The Speaker gave the commendation while responding to the submission of a member, representing Yewa North II State Constituency, Wahab Haruna, who spoke under personal explanation, at the Assembly Complex, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta.
Elemide, who acknowledged the positive attitude of the government of inclusiveness being run by the Dapo Abiodun led-administration, recalled that in the past, there were instances of political differences between some former State Governors and National Assembly members which denied the people of democratic gains of such projects which complement the gains of the ISEYA Mantra of the present administration, especially the rural electrification projects being resuscitated among others, in Ogun West Senatorial District and other parts of the state.
He admonished the Federal lawmakers not to rest on their oars at facilitating more developmental projects to the grassroots, adding that such initiatives would further aid socio-economic growth.
Earlier, Hon. Wahab spoke on the revived rural electrification projects in his constituency by the Senator representing Ogun West, which he noted, had been abandoned for over 12 years, leaving numerous communities in darkness, expressing optimism that the project upon completion, would provide power supply to about 57 communities.
Also at the Plenary, the Speaker appealed to Governor Abiodun to consider the construction of more access roads across the state, to ease human and vehicular movements.
Elemide made the appealed while responding to the submission of a member, representing Ifo II State Constituency, Folawewo Salami, who reported the deplorable condition of Ijoko/Ajuwon/Alagbole and Hercules/Toyin/Giwa roads among others within his constituency, noting that government needed to maximize the dry season period to commence construction of the roads.
The Speaker, who corroborated Salami's submissions on the situation of the roads, directed the House Committee on Works and Infrastructure to liaise with the Ministry of Works and Infrastructure and Public Works Agency (OGPWA), to begin immediate construction and rehabilitation of roads in all parts of the state.
Jamiu Lawal,
Head, Information Unit, OGHA
OGSG REAFFIRMS STAND TO FIGHT ADULTERATED ADIRE FABRIC
Ogun State Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Hon. Sesan Fagbayi, has reaffirmed government's stand to fight the adulteration of Adire fabric in circulation and prevent the textile from going into extinction.
Hon. Fagbayi, who stated this while featuring on a radio programme in Abeokuta, said the present administration in the state was passionate about the preservation of culture and traditions and would put in place various reorientation programmes at sensitising the public among other stakeholders on how best to promote the homemade.
“We have met with the Iyalojas of the Adire markets; the Alake is involved too and on the part of the government, we have put up strategies to sensitise the people", he said.
The Commissioner also disclosed that the Ministry was working towards acquiring an authentication seal for each of the fabric, adding that a policy to guide against adulterated Adire was already being put in place.
Hon. Fagbayi, who said government was committed to ensuring that cultural heritages and sites in the states were preserved and met international standards, revealed that the Ministry was embarking on assessment tours of all tourist sites, to assess their condition, assuring that road network leading to the various sites were upgraded and repaired for easy access.
He called on the National Executive Council as well as the state House of Assembly to join hands with government in promoting local Adire by prohibiting the adulterated one, popularly called, ‘Chinese Adire’ from the markets.
Funmilola Akinpelu,
Press Officer, Ministry of Culture & Tourism
OGUN RATIFIES FORMER ‘LUTH ACQUISITION’
Ogun State Government has commenced ratification of properties on portions of land formerly acquired by Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH) in Ifo Local Government Area of the state.
The Director General, Bureau of Lands and Survey, Arch. Segun Fowora, stated this while fielding questions from journalists in Abeokuta, saying there was opportunity to get title documents for such land through the state’s Property Registration Programme (PRP) under the Ogun State Land Administration and Revenue Management System (OLARMS) website www.olarms.ogunstate.gov.ng, to create a roadmap that would allow government to properly plan for development.
“Presently, PRP is offering ratification in communities in Ifo Local Government Area of the state which include, Igbusi, Fagbayi, Ogan, Abule Oke, Abata, Pakoto, Ojusango, among others’’
“PRP is still offering services in areas such as, Ikereku-olokuta, Ijeun Lukosi, Laderin, Abule-oko, Agunreti, in Abeokuta South and Obafemi Owode Local Government Areas (LGAs); Asese, Mowe, Orimerunmu, Makogi, Sefiu Sote, Olowotedo, Magboro Akeran, Ibafo, in Obafemi/Owode and Ifo LGAs; Aiyetoro, Lukosi, Seidu, Ogijo, ilara, Aguntoye Villages, Shimawa, Emagbon, Konigbagbe, in Sagamu L.G.A and Ilaro township in Yewa South LGA”.
“This programme will enable owners of dwelling houses and commercial properties to register their assets and obtain necessary building permits at 50 precent discount within a fixed time frame”, he said.
Arch. Fowora disclosed that the assessment of properties would commence on Monday, February 5, 2024, urging beneficiaries to purchase forms at designated centres within their communities and follow necessary procedures, while officials would be at the sites at 10.00am daily to register them.
Temitope Adewunmi & Bisi Fabajo,
Press Officer, BLS
ABIODUN RELEASES ANOTHER N1BILLION GRATUITY
In fulfillment of his promise to cater for the welfare of pensioners, Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has released another N1Billion Gratuity for the senior citizens.
The Permanent Secretary, Bureau of State Pensions, Mr. Adesoji Adewuyi, made this known in his office at Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, explaining that the money was released to cater for the State Pensions which would be in two batches, with the first batch for Pensioners in October 2014 list, as well as the outstanding of Basic, Rent and Transport (BRT) allowance for the month of March, 2013, while pensioners with urgent medical needs or hospital bills would be considered from the gratuity.
Mr. Adewuyi further informed that the second batch of the gratuity would be paid to pensioners who were listed for November 2014, adding that the Basic, Rent and Transport (BRT) allowances for the remaining pensioners in March and April 2013, would equally be taken care of.
He appreciated government for its commitment towards the plight of the senior citizens, adding that the gesture would go a long way in bringing a positive impact to the lives of the pensioners and enjoined those who were still awaiting payment to be patient with the present administration, as it would soon be their turn.
The beneficiaries thanked god for sparing their lives to reap the fruits of their labour, appreciating the governor for keeping to his promises and prayed that God would continue to guide and protect him in steering the ship of the state.
Sururat Odusanya,
Press Officer, Bureau of State Pensions.
OGUN PILGRIMS TO PAY N4.899M HAJJ FARE
Sequel to the N4.899million final Hajj fare announced by National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), intending pilgrims from Ogun State, who deposited N4.5million have been advised to balance the payment on or before February 12, 2024.
Executive Secretary, Ogun State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board, Alhaji Dauda Salau, stated this while addressing pressmen in Abeokuta, saying the Board would carry out documentation and processing of visa for pilgrims who have completed payment.
Alhaji Salau urged the Muslim faithful who are willing to perform the 2024 hajj to utilise the opportunity of the extension for the payment, noting that, ‘’there will be no further extension of date by NAHCON’’.
He appreciated the cooperation and understanding of the pilgrims since the commencement of the exercise, promising a seamless Hajj operation.
Lateefhat Ayoola,
Press Officer, OGMPWB
OGUN ENJOINS CHRISTIANS TO PARTAKE IN ROME, GREECE PILGRIM EXERCISE
Ogun State Christian Pilgrim Welfare Board has commenced sensitisation programme for 2024 pilgrimage to Rome and Greece, as part of efforts to promote the spiritual well-being, as well as religious virtues of Christians across the state.
The Executive Secretary of the Board, Mr. Ibiyemi Oduyemi, who disclosed this while briefing some clergymen in his office at Oke-Mosan, explained that the new trip to Rome and Greece was introduced by the Nigeria Christians Pilgrim Commission (NCPC), due to the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas which broke out on October 7, 2023, saying the war had temporarily disrupted pilgrimage exercise to Israel and Jordan.
Mr. Oduyemi noted that the pilgrimage would open them to new spiritual and practical knowledge of Christian sites Europe, where they would visit numerous Biblical sites located in the City of Corinth, Thessalonica, Philiipi, the Vatican City, St. Peter's Square and Basilica, among others, thereby enhancing their understanding of the scripture.
He enjoined Christians within and outside the state willing to embark on this year's pilgrimage to Rome and Greece to visit the Board Office at the State Secretariat Complex, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta to purchase their Application Forms and make further enquiries.
The Board Secretary assured that the present administration had put adequate security measures among other welfare packages in place, towards making the exercise a hitch-free trip for intending pilgrims., urging them to utilise the trip to seek the Lord and explore the numerous biblical sites without any hidden agenda to abscond.
Lateef Ositelu,
Media Officer, CPWB
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