GATEWAY INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT A DETOUR FROM MURITALA MOHAMMED AIRPORT - AGF
The Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi, has described the Gateway International Airport as a detour from the ever busy Muritala Mohammed International Airport in Lagos State.
The Attorney General of the Federation made this known in an interview at the Gateway International Airport, shortly after attending the installation of Alhaji Adebola Adegunwa, as the Asiwaju of Ijebuland, affirming that the Airport was of international standard.
He commended the state Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun for his work ethics, eulogising him as a pacesetter, who had brought into governance, great vision and passion.
"It is apparent that he is working. You cannot imagine that this place was like a forest some four, five years ago.
" So, to have done it, brought it up to this taste and standard within a very short time, shows the type of person he is. He is a man of taste, vision and he is a great economist because he knows that the benefits that the state will derive and by extension the generality of people is enormous’’, he said.
Earlier, Governor Abiodun expressed satisfaction with the quality of work done so far at the Airport, adding that his administration had vigorously followed its implementation plan and timeliness to construct the Airport, which he said, was unarguably fast becoming the best Airport in the country.
The governor, who disclosed that approval had been given to begin operations, would also receive a no objection for commercial flights operation to commence in another 30 days.
"We received our approval to begin to operate non-scheduled flights, like I have speculated, which means that non-scheduled flights like private planes can now declare their intention to come to this airport and file their flight plans and land in this airport.
"I am convinced that in another two weeks, we will receive a no objection for commercial flights to commence operations here and it is my desire to ensure that commercial operations indeed commence in another 30 days or thereabout, God willing.
"Like I always say, you can build all roads in the world; anybody can build an highway, but not many administrations can build an airport; an airport connects you from one location to the rest of the world", he said.
Oluwafunso Obasan,
Press Officer, Office of the Governor
GAS EXPLOSION: ABIODUN ORDERS EVACUATION, PROMISES COMPENSATION FOR VICTIMS
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has ordered that some of the buildings affected by recent gas explosion at Ita-Oshin, in Abeokuta North Local Government Area of the state be evacuated, to allow integrity tests on affected buildings.
Prince Abiodun made this known during an on-the-spot assessment of damage done to property and businesses around the area, promising to adequately compensate people whose property were damaged or destroyed, while those who were injured in the incident would also be treated by the state government.
He expressed worry over the safety of articulated vehicles conveying Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) across the country, noting that issues bordering on regulations, road worthiness of the modes of transportation of the products should be addressed.
"As a responsible state government, our emergency management team had taken stock of all those businesses, residences that were affected by this unfortunate incident", he said.
The Governor promised to ensure legislation to provide the required oversight for the sector, adding that he has directed the Ministries of Environment and Transportation to ensure that the truck heads that are carrying petroleum products into the state are roadworthy.
Governor Abiodun charged the Standard Organization of Nigeria (SON) to be on top of the fast evolution of the industry, saying that they should as a matter of urgency ensure that the standards of the CNG tanks used by trucks meet the required standards, calling for need to deliberate on policy frameworks and regulatory oversights that would prevent such accidents in the state.
"We must first ensure that the right regulatory framework to ensure that the truck heads that are transporting such inflammable products into the state are road worthy.
"Going forward, we need to now begin to look at what kind of policy framework, what type of regulatory oversight should be provided both at the state and federal levels because we will not allow this unfortunate incident to become a clog in the wheel of the energy transition that is needed in the country", he said.
Oluwafunso Obasan,
Press Officer, Office of the Governor
OGUN CJ GRANTS AMNESTY TO THREE INMATES, ASSURES DECONGESTION OF CORRECTIONAL CENTERS
Ogun State Chief Judge, Justice Mosunmola Dipeolu has granted amnesty to three inmates, Joseph Apan, Nureni Oladosu and Babatunde Fagbayi from prison custody just as part of efforts to decongest correctional facilities across the state.
The trio was released during Prison Visit and Jail delivery exercise, at the Ilaro Correctional Centre, Ilaro, embarked upon by Hon. Justice Dipeolu, who was accompanied by Judges, Director of Public Prosecution, management and officials, including the Controller and Assistant Controller, Correctional Centre, saying the exercise would further decongest the facility.
She decried the dire conditions plaguing correctional facilities, saying, "We cannot afford to have deaths on our hands due to overcrowding.
"The conditions here at the correctional centre have not improved. It is evident that overcrowding is rampant, even without official statistics. This overcrowding particularly concerns those awaiting trial, as they suffer without having been found guilty".
Promising swift action against decongestion, the Chief Judge noted that while courts work to expedite cases, root cause of congestion must be addressed, while noting that some individuals had been awaiting trial since 2018, a situation, which according to her, was unacceptable.
Remarking, Controller Correctional Centre, Mr. Saliu Adepoju, appreciated the chief Judge and her entourage for the exercise and upholding the ethics of the Judiciary.
Magaret Ayayi,
Press Officer, Ministry of Justice & Judiciary
SYNERGY IN QUALITY CRIMINAL JUSTICE DELIVERY UNDERSCORED
The need for Investigators and Prosecutors to synergise in the delivery of quality criminal trial for managing social order has been stated.
Ogun State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr. Oluwasina Ogungbade SAN, made this known in Abeokuta, at the closing of a two- day worship on ‘Efficient Prosecution of Criminal Cases for Law and Police Officers, as well as the Public Prosecutions Officers in the Ministry of Justice’.
Mr. Ogungbade said inadequate investigation had hampered effective criminal justice delivery and administration, adding that it was imperative to boost capacity of police investigators and prosecutors at all times for the efficiency of the judicial system.
The Attorney-General, who emphasised genuine collaboration among justice stakeholders, said, “The intensive sessions focus on equipping relevant stakeholders with essential skills and strategies for effective investigation, leading to successful prosecution of criminal cases”.
He added that the smaller group sessions had provided proactive solutions to improve the criminal justice system.
“The workshop is not a criticism for any team, rather it was scheduled as we have seen benefits of cooperation between Police and the Ministry of Justice”, he said.
Remarking, the Solicito-General and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Mr. Olusegun Olaotan, emphasised the importance of collaboration and continuous improvement among prosecutors and state councils, calling for teamwork to achieve success in handling criminal cases, especially in matters like rape among others.
He suggested strategy of plea bargaining when facing challenges with witnesses, stressing the importance of prosecutors bringing relevant facts to the court's attention for better protection of both witnesses and defendants.
Delivering her lecture titled, ‘The role of a Prosecutor in the administration of criminal justice’, the Resource Person, who was also a Judge in High Court, Abeokuta Division, Justice Ayoola Babawale, disclosed that crime was a global and national challenge that threatened the economic, political as well as social security of a nation, pointing out that Prosecutors play vital roles to keep society crime-free and help in the administration of justice.
Justice Babawale noted that part of the duties of a Prosecutor was to ensure that evidence was available in court, have knowledge of facts and applicable law, in respect of cases brought to charge, advising them to update themselves on tools that would enhance their duties, so as to ensure justice was served.
Contributing, Director, Public Prosecutions Department, Mrs. Adejumoke Adewole, added that the role of a Prosecutor begins with issuance of legal advice, while the responsibility of issuing the legal advice would be done by the Attorney-General of the federation or state, as the case may be.
Reacting, a Principal State Counsel in Public Prosecutions Department, Ms Temitope Adeyemi, said the workshop was interactive and that she had gained more knowledge on prosecution of criminal cases.
Oladele Opeyemi & Magaret Ayayi,
Press Officers, Ministry of Justice/ Judiciary
THIRD TERM RESUMPTION: LEARNERS TASKED ON CURRENT AFFAIRS
As both primary and secondary schools, as well as Government Science and Technical Colleges across Ogun State resumes for 2023/2024 Third Tern Academic activities, learners have been urged to update themselves in current issues around the world.
Giving the charge during the monitoring of resumption for the new term at Ijebu-Ode, Sagamu and Abeokuta, Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Prof. Abayomi Arigbabu, said as students, certain information about their nationality, nativity and locality were basic knowledge needed for educational development.
Prof. Arigbabu explained that the vision of the current administration was to raise learners that would become notable citizens, who could combine moral uprightness and family life with academic excellence, urging learners to prepare for West African Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) to be focused, determined and be hard working, so as to pass their examination at one sitting and be ready for next stage of their education pursuit.
"Government will continue to try its best to make school environments more conducive for teaching and learning through provision of infrastructural facilities like tables and chairs, computer set, electricity for productive academic attainment", he said.
Speaking in an interview with journalists, the Principals, Anglican Girls' Grammar School, (senior) Ijebu-Ode, Mrs. Ebunoluwa Idowu and her private school counterpart, Mrs. Rachel Omitogun, Moslem Comprehensive High School, (junior and senior), Ijebu-Ode, Messers. Abimbola Ramoni and Olusegun Busari respectively, said they would be more committed to raising learners who would be future leaders.
Welcoming the Commissioner with rhymes, the primary four pupils of Christ Apostolic Church Primary School 1, Alapo Ijebu-Ode, affirmed their passion for education, as they promised to be dedicated, focused and committed to their studies.
Other schools visited include, Soyindo Community Grammar School, Sagamu; Methodist Comprehensive High School, Sagamu; Sagamu High School, Makun High School, Sagamu,; Methodist High School, Abeokuta and Agunbiade Victory High School, Magbon, Abeokuta.
Ayoola Obadimu,
Press Officer, MOES&T
OGSG TO UPGRADE VETERINARY CLINICS
As part of its continued effort at providing effective and qualitative service delivery, the Ogun State government is set to upgrade its veterinary clinics across the state.
The State Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Security, Hon. Bolu Owotomo, made this known during a conference, organised by the Nigerian Veterinary Medical Association (NVMA), to mark the year 2024 World Veterinary Day with the theme, "The Veterinarian is the Essential Health Worker", at Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library (OOPL), Abeokuta.
Hon. Owotomo, said the theme was apt, describing Veterinary as a profession where knowledge of medicine is applied to promote animal health and productivity, thereby safeguarding public health, food and security.
"I have always felt that the best doctor in the world is a Veterinarian because he cannot ask his patient what is the matter, he just have to figure it out", he said.
The Commissioner disclosed that the Ministry, through the Department of Veterinary Services, would soon begin mass vaccination against transboundary animal diseases, like anthrax, for all animals in the state, pointing out that government was determined to put an end to quackery and indiscriminate handling of veterinary drugs, to guide against antimicrobial resistance,
Owotomo, who warned that unlicensed Veterinary practitioners would be apprehended and prosecuted, just as substandard abattoirs would be shut down, commended the Veterinarians across the state for their commitment to public health, enjoining them to be more diligent in the discharge of their duties.
In their separate remarks, the National President and State Chairman, NVMA, Dr. Moses Arokoyo and Dr. Olalekan Oduntan, respectively, noted that veterinarians play essential roles as gatekeepers to public health.
In his lecture, an Early Warning expert, Food and Agriculture Organisation with United Nations (FAO-UN), Prof. Folorunsho Fashina, maintained that the role of a Veterinarian was crucial, not limited to syringe and treating of animals but management of zoonotic diseases and quality control in food safety, enjoining participants to seek relevant opportunities that would be beneficial to their field.
Also speaking, the CEO, Amo Byng Nigeria Limited, Dr Ayoola Oduntan, pointed out that unwavering drive and enthusiasm would keep an entrepreneur focused and determined, stating that a successful entrepreneur must have a clear vision that guides business decisions and actions.
Highlight of the celebration was a presentation of Award of Excellence to Hon. Owotomo and some dignitaries at the event.
Gbenga Moronfolu & Morolayo Fadairo,
Press Officers, Ministry of Agriculture & Food Security
YOUTHS ADMONISHED TO SHUN SOCIAL VICES
Youths have been admonished to reflect on peace, moral teachings learnt from the holy books and desist from social vices, in order to sustain harmony in the society.
Ogun State Commissioner for Education Science and Technology (MoES&T), Prof. Abayomi Arigbabu, gave the admonition during the public presentation of a book, titled, ‘Ascendancy of Arabic and Islamic Studies in Nigeria’, in honour of late Prof. Musa Abdul, at Tai Solarin University of Education, Ijagun, Ijebu-Ode, saying younger generation should cultivate the habit of reading edifying, inspirational and educative books.
Prof. Arigbabu described the honouree as an exemplary teacher and prolific writer, who introduced young learners to basic teaching of Islamic studies, adding that he as an advocate of moral teaching, the late Islamic scholar had touched many lives with his wealth of knowledge.
"Today as we celebrate Prof. Abdul's life and legacy, we are not only paying tribute to his contributions but also affirming our commitment to preserving and effectuating his teaching for generations to come", he said.
Earlier, National President of Nigeria Association of Teachers of Arabic and Islamic Studies (NATAIS), Prof. Musa Abdul-Raheem, said the book stands as a testament to the rich tapestry of ideas, theories and discoveries woven by collective efforts of those inspired by the honouree's work.
Samuel Ogungbesan,
Press Officer, MOES&T.
OGUN ADOPTS CBT FOR RECRUITMENT
Ogun State Civil Service Commission has adopted Computer Base Tests (CBT) for its recruitment owing to its merit-based process which gives no room for mediocrity to thrive.
Chairman of the Commission, Engr. Tokunbo Odebunmi, stated this while fielding questions from newsmen during recruitment exercise for health personnel, Data Processing Officers and Auditors, at the 500-seater ICT Centre, FUNAAB Alabata, Abeokuta, saying the exercise was to complement and strengthen the state’s workforce, in line with its statutory responsibilities of the Commission
"This examination is peculiar for some professionals like, Auditors, Pharmacists, Nurses, Science Laboratory Technologists and others, as well as General Duties for those working under Administration.
"In Ogun State, we do not make sensational recruitment but employ only when there is the demand, so that people will not just be employed for no justification but on purpose", he said.
Engr. Odebunmi revealed that the recruitment would be in three phases namely, CBT, extended interview and the final stage, which is the oral interview.
In their separate responses, two of the participants, Mr. Razaq Adelanwa and Miss Maria Oyolola, commended government for the exercise, saying the arrangements and atmosphere were conducive .
Funmi Onafowope,
Press Officer, Civil Service Commission
OGSG BEGINS SALES OF RICE TO WORKERS IN REMO ZONE
In furtherance of its commitment to improve workers' welfare, Ogun State Government has commenced sale of rice at discounted prices to civil servants on Grade Levels (GLs)1 to 14, in Remo North, Ikenne and Sagamu Local Government area of the state.
Speaking during the event at the Methodist Comprehensive College, Sagamu, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Establishment and Training, who was also the Chairman, Steering Committee on Sales of rice at discounted rate to Ogun State workforce, Mrs. Lydia Fajounbo, observed that the occasion was a significant step in the ongoing effort at improving the living standard of workers in the state.
Mrs. Fajohunbo commended the state Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, for extending the sales of the commodity to workers in other parts of the state, noting that the gesture proved him to be a worker-friendly governor.
She expressed satisfaction at the large turnout of workers for the exercise, which according to her, indicated that workers appreciated the governor's gesture.
Also speaking, his counterpart from the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, Mr. Samuel Adeogun, expressed optimism that the initiative would go a long way in cushioning the effects of fuel subsidy removal.
On his part, the Chairman, Academic Staff Union of Secondary Schools (ASSUS), Dr. Felix Agbesanwo, commended the state government for the exercise, urging teachers to reciprocate the gesture by being more diligent to duty.
Three of the beneficiaries, Mrs. Yetunde Udokoyi from United High School, Ikenne; Mrs. Funmilayo Kemisola from Orile Community High School, Isara Remo and Mr. Akinbowale Jamiu, Akesan Grammar School, Iperu, applauded the governor for his magnanimity, promising to always put in their best in their service delivery.
Gbenga Moronfolu,
Press Officer, Min. of Agric. &Food Security
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