OGUN SEALS GAS COMPANY OVER EXPLOSION
Ogun State Government has sealed-off Gasco Marine, the company whose truck exploded at the Ita-Oshin axis of Abeokuta North Local Government Area last Saturday.
Speaking in an interview after sealing-off the company at Onijoganjogan, Abeokuta, the Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to the Governor on Environment, who is also the Chairman of the Special Task Force on Environmental Matters, Hon. Farouq Akintunde, said the accident was due to negligence of the company.
"Few days ago, Ogun State was in tumult with the news of fire incident that occurred around Ita-Oshin. We can authoritatively confirm that the truck that was involved in that fire is from this Company.
"It was a sorry case because it involved loss of life and destruction of property. Our preliminary investigation shows that it is an act of negligence from the company, as they did not do the needful as regards the truck.
"As a regulatory body which is in control of all these matters, we believe there is need for us to conduct safety and audit tests on all their trucks to prevent future occurrence. In doing so, we have to shut down the premises and after that, all other procedures will follow", he said.
The SSA said the company would be unsealed as soon as all necessary steps and precautions are in place, maintaining that as a business-friendly state, government do not take joy in sealing business premises.
Elijah Udofia,
Press Officer, Office of the Governor
OGUN ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE TASKS HOUSING CORPORATION, OTHERS ON IMPROVED REVENUE
Ogun State House of Assembly Committee on Public Accounts and Anti-Corruption has tasked the management of the State Housing Corporation to take advantage of existing comparative gain it has in the real estate market to improve on its internally generated revenue.
Chairman of the Committee, Hon. Damilare Bello, gave the charge while examining the years 2021 and 2022 financial records of the Corporation, in continuation of the consideration of audit reports on Ministries, Departments and Agencies of Government in the state, at the Assembly Complex, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta.
Hon. Bello, who decried the sharp decline in the revenue records of the Corporation, pointed out that the Management of the Corporation, led by the General Manager, Mr. Akinwale Ojo, needed to be more strategic at improving the Corporation's revenue generation performance through optimum productivity.
Bello, in company of other members of the Committee counseled the Corporation to set machineries in motion, in order to attract more subscribers to its existing and prospective housing schemes across the state, thereby placing it as a housing provider of choice, requesting the Corporation’s management to submit supporting documents in relation to some expenditure lines, including lands and buildings, as well as those under residential.
The Committee had earlier examined the audit reports of the Ministry of Environment and that of the Market Development Board, tasking the Board to take advantage of the new development around the major markets in the State to earn more revenue into government coffers.
The lawmakers therefore requested the Board, led by the Acting General Manager, Mr. Samsideen Akinwunmi, to produce the breakdown of revenues from all markets in the state, stressing the need for blocking all revenue leakages to ensure improved revenue.
The financial records of Public Works Agency also examined, where the Committee demanded some relevant documents relating to expenses under roads and bridges.
Jamiu, Lawal,
Head, Information Unit, OGHA
OGUN CHIEF JUDGE GRANTS AMNESTY TO ANOTHER 46 INMATES
In a bold move to decongest correctional facilities in Ogun State and bring hope to those behind bars, the State Chief Judge, Hon. Justice Mosunmola Dipeolu, has granted amnesty to another 46 inmates during a jail delivery exercise at Oba and Ibara Correctional Centres in Abeokuta.
Giving the breakdown, Hon. Justice Dipeolu stated that 31 inmates were released from the Oba Correctional Centre and 15 from Ibara Correctional Centre bringing the total number of inmates granted amnesty to 49.
Recall that the Chief Judge had earlier granted amnesty to 3 inmates at the Ilaro Correctional Centre.
Speaking during the visit, the Chief Judge, accompanied by a team of Hon. Judge of the state High Court, Director of Public Prosecution Management, as well as some officials, including the state Controller and Assistant Controller, Correctional Centre, said cases of inmates were reviewed, leading to freedom granted to those deemed deserving.
At Oba Correctional Centre, Justice Dipeolu expressed concern over overcrowding and dire conditions of the facility, stating that, "We cannot ignore the plight of those awaiting trial; many of whom have been incarcerated for years without conviction".
She emphasised the need for swift justice and rehabilitation, rather than mere punishment, to address the root causes of congestion.
At Ibara Correctional Centre, the Chief Judge commended the facility's management for their efforts in maintaining a relatively better environment, urging them to do more to address the lingering issues.
Margaret Ayayi,
Press Officer, Ministry of Justice/Judiciary
SUBSIDISED RICE: BENEFICIARIES PRAISE GOV. ABIODUN'S INITIATIVE
Ogun State workers have continued to express their gratitude to Governor Prince Dapo Abiodun for mitigating the effects of fuel subsidy removal by selling subsidised rice directly to them.
In an interview at the point of sale for public servants at St. Peter's College, Olomore in Abeokuta North Local Government of the state, some beneficiaries, Messers Adetokunbo Adekunle and Adesina Raheem Yusuf from St Peter's College, Olomore and Mrs, Olubunmi Odunewu from Zonal Education Office, Abeokuta, appreciated the initiative and called for regular sales at intervals for more workers to benefit.
They pointed out that continuous sales would curb hike in price of the commodity by market traders, who exploit the public during economic challenges.
Recall that public servants at Ikenne, Remo North and Sagamu Local Governments had earlier benefited.
Speaking, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Establishments and Training, who is also the Chairman of the Steering Committee on Sales of Rice at Discounted Rates to Ogun State Workforce, Mrs. Lydia Fajounbo, explained that the exercise aligns with state government's directive to sell the commodity directly to beneficiaries at discounted rates, assuring workers of seamless sales of the commodity.
Gbenga Moronfolu,
Press Officer, Min. of Agric. & Food Security
OGUN TEACHERS CHARGED TO BE PROFESSIONAL
As schools across Ogun State resumed for the Third Term academic session, Chairman, Teaching Service Commission, TESCOM, Evangelist Olalekan Ifede, has charged public secondary school teachers to be professional and proactive in their conduct for sustenance of the teaching profession.
Ifede gave the charge at Obafemi Owode Local Government Area of the state, during the school resumption monitoring exercise by the Commission, urging them to be more dedicated to their duties.
"I am very happy that we have a dedicated teachers and all we need to do is to encourage them to do more", he said.
He enjoined them to desist from engaging in any examination malpractices, affirming that the act could destroy the future of younger generation academically and otherwise.
While appreciating Governor Dapo Abiodun for prioritising the teachers' welfare, the Chairman urged teachers to reciprocate the good gesture by making sure that the students pass their various examinations in fly colours.
In their separate remarks, the Principals of Magboro High School, Mr Kayode Falola and his counterpart from Community High School, Adesan-Olu, Mr Femi Oyadina, appreciated the Commission for the visit, promising to continue to maintain decency and adjust where necessary in their profession.
Some of the schools visited include, Siun High School, Community High School, Ofada Community Comprehensive High School, all in Obafemi-Owode Local Government Area.
Others were Raluwen High School, Alaro Community High School, Isanyin Grammar School, all in Ijebu North-East Local Government Area of the state, among others.
Gafar Alabi,
Press Officer, TESCOM
OGSG ASSURES FRSC OF CONTINUED SYNERGY
Ogun State Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Hon. Ganiyu Hamzat, has assured Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC), Ogun State Command of continued synergy towards achieving seamless driving culture, especially at the grassroots level.
Hon. Hamzat, who gave the assurance during a courtesy visit by the Federal Road Safety Commission State Sector Corps Commander, Anthony Uga to his office at Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, describing the Commission as a lifesaving entity, noted that training and retaining of drivers, especially at the grassroots, should be intensified at the local government level, just as workshops for all the chairmen in the local government areas of the state was germane.
Speaking, the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Dr. Rotimiolu Akinlesi, said the visit was apt, as it would further solidify the relationship between the two agencies, to ensure safety of lives and property.
In his remarks, Sector Commander Uga, explained that the FRSC’s mantra was to stem the spate of crashes within the state, revealing that about 760 local government offices had been established across the state, towards entrenching the Commission into the grassroots.
He informed that efforts were in top gear to address over-speeding with capacity building of drivers, not only at the grassroots but across Ministries, Departments and Agencies of government in the state, to ensure citizens imbibe safe driving culture.
Also present at the meeting were Directors in the Ministry, and Ogun State Chief Route Commander, Local Government, Favour Akinsipe, among others.
Sakirudeen Bashiru,
Press Officer, Ministry of LG&CA
NEMA PROMISES TO RESTORE DAMAGED ELECTRICAL POLES, OTHERS IN ADO-ODO/OTA LGA
Towards prompt restoration of electricity to communities affected by damaged electrical poles during a heavy rainstorm in Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government Area of Ogun State, the Coordinator, National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Mr. Olanrewaju Kadril has promised Federal Government’s support through provision of poles, cables and wires, among others, to ensure the wellbeing of residents.
Mr. Kadril, who made this known during a visit to assess the level of the damage of some communities in Ota, pointed out that the damage was much due to substandard products and materials used in erecting the poles, assuring the people of renewed government commitment to disaster risk reduction outlines for decision making in ensuring desirable outcomes in Disaster Risk Management (DRM), to reduce risks from hazards facing the country.
Contributing, Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government Chairman, Engr. Sheriff Musa, represented by the Supervisor for Works, Hon. Kamorudeen Aina, expressed optimism that succour provided by government would further ameliorate the suffering of residents in the area, appreciating the agency for its efforts in disaster management in the state and across the country.
On his part, Olota of Ota, Oba Abdukabir Obalanlege, appreciated the quick response of the agency to the natural disaster in Ota, urging it to do the needful in restoring the damaged poles and electricity to the affected areas, so as to improve the socio-economic wellbeing of the people.
Tope Bankole,
ZIO, Ota
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2024 GATEWAY FAIR: ABIODUN CANVASSES FOR MORE INVESTORS, PROTOCOL OFFICER WINS BUNGALOW
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has called on investors across the globe to tap into the enormous investment opportunities in the state, assuring of his administration’s unwavering commitment to creating enabling environment for their investments to flourish.
Governor Abiodun made the call during the Closing Ceremony and Raffle Draw of the 13th Gateway International Trade Fair, at M.K.O Abiola Trade Fair Complex, Laderin, Abeokuta, where a Protocol Officer with the Ogun State House of Assembly, Mr. Adewunmi Adeleke, emerged winner of the grand prize of a two-bedroom bungalow, just as there were other winners of consolation prizes.
Represented by the Deputy Governor, Engr. Noimot Salako-Oyedele, the governor said his administration had put in place, strategic initiatives to promote conducive environment for investment and sustainable development.
“Let me use this medium to invite well-meaning investors to tap into enormous investment opportunities our state offers. All sectors of our economy are opened for partnership. We have opportunities in the area of funding, infrastructure development, Human-Capital Development and so on, while we remain unwavering about the development of the overall State economy”, he said.
While calling for continuous support of private sector, the governor disclosed that government's efforts to make the state more viable had been fruitful as "a sizeable number of new companies have opened in the state", describing this year's Fair as "record-breaking and benchmark setting", promising that the next edition would surpass this year’s.
Remarking, Commissioner for Industry, Trade and Investment, Mr. Adebola Sofela, appreciated the collaboration among stakeholders which has aided the success of the Trade Fair, urging all stakeholders to continue to leverage the opportunities derived from the exhibition and to further collaborate towards unlocking the full potential of the state's economy.
He commended the resilience exhibitors at the Trade Fair, despite economic challenges in the country, noting that there had been an influx of businesses into the state, which according to him, positively impacted on employment opportunities for residents and the economy.
Earlier, President, Ogun State Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (OGUNCCIMA), Engr. Mike Akingbade, observed that this year’s edition was the best in the history of the exhibition and a platform being understudied by some states, lauding Governor Abiodun for creating an enabling environment for the event.
He urged government to continue to build on established strong partnership with the Chambers, appealing for the construction of permanent pavilions at the M.K.O Abiola Trade Fair Complex, Laderin, Abeokuta.
In his reaction, the Grand Prize winner, Mr. Adewunmi Adeleke, who expressed surprise at his emergence, lauded the raffle draw initiative, calling for its sustenance for future editions.
Commenting on the Fair, Chief Executive Officer, Threadline Coutures, Mrs. Rukayat Dairo and Sales Officer, Park In by Raddison, Mrs. Rahmat Ahmed, described this year’s edition as memorable and well attended by local and international visitors, enjoining government to construct permanent pavilions.
Wale Osunbiyi,
Press Officer, Ministry of Industry, Trade & Investment
WE'LL ENSURE DIVIDENDS OF DEMOCRACY, GOV. ABIODUN ASSURES
In a bid to ensure that dividends of democracy cut across the 20 Local Government Areas of Ogun State, the state Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has commissioned 20 Lock-up Shops and 28 Open Stalls, at Sayedero Market in Ilaro, Yewa South Local Government Area of the state.
Speaking during the commissioning, Governor Abiodun said his administration was poised at embarking on laudable projects that would enhance the socio-economic development of the people.
The governor, represented by the Commissioner, Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Hon. Ganiyu Hamzat, commended the Chairman of the Council, Hon. Lateef Salami for the projects, urging him not to relent but intensify efforts to justify the mandate reposed on him by the people through development and promotion of economic growth in the area.
In his remarks, the Executive Chairman, Yewa South Local Government Area, Hon. Lateef Salami, appreciated the Governor for his unflinching support towards completion of the projects, saying he was resolute to ensuring provision of social amenities to his people, thereby making life comfortable for them.
He noted that the shops and stalls would boost commercial activities within the area, as well as increase the economic growth of Ilaro and its environs, appealing to the beneficiaries to utilise the facilities, ensure adequate maintenance and keep a good marketing environment, to spur on government to do more.
In their separate remarks, the Iyaloja of Sayedero Market, Chief Mrs. Risikat Idowu, represented by Chief Christiana Odunaro and the Community leader, Comrade Dosumu Kehinde, appreciated the Governor for fulfilling his promise of turning Sayedero Market into an ultra-modern market, saying the projects would positively improve their livelihood. They appealed to government for the more developmental projects in the axis.
Sakirudeen Bashir,
Press Officer, Min. of LG&CA
OLOWU, OBASANJO THUMBS-UP OGSG ON NEW IBARA GRA
In continuation of advocacy on the commencement of the new Ibara Government Reserve Area (GRA) Regeneration Scheme by the Ogun State government, the Olowu of Owu kingdom, Oba (Prof.) Saka Matemilola and former President of Nigeria, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, have commended Ogun State government for the giant stride at creating a new Abeokuta.
This was indicated during the awareness talk on the new Ibara GRA Regeneration Scheme, led by Commissioner for Housing, Jagunmolu Akande Omoniyi, with Olowu Traditional Council, at the Olowu Palace, Oke-Ago Owu, Abeokuta.
The Olowu, who thanked God for the peaceful atmosphere in the state, expressed delight that such a laudable project is happening during his reign, promising to give necessary support to the project.
On his part, Chief Obasanjo reminisced that the old Ibara GRA was created to accommodate Civil Servants who were relocating from old Western region, lamenting that the current structure does not conform with urban renewal programme.
He added that Abeokuta, as the state capital, should enjoy more developmental and legacy projects, but not at the expense of other parts of the state, calling on government to rehabilitate the roads within Ibara GRA.
Speaking on behalf of the Traditional Council, Olotu of Owu Kingdom, Chief Ogo Oluwa Bankole and a representative from Owu Heritage, UK, Chief Michael Ogunseye, appreciated Prince Dapo Abiodun’s administration for initiating the scheme, advising the government to be transparent about the project.
Earlier, Commissioner for Housing, Jagunmolu Akande Omoniyi, emphasised that the idea on the new Ibara GRA was not merely about demolishing and reconstruction but to bring a total transformation, geared towards enhancing the economic value of the state.
Adeola Adebajo,
Press Officer, Ministry of Housing
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