GOV. ABIODUN HOSTS ACE ACTOR LATEEF ADEDIMEJI, PLEDGES SUPPORT FOR HISTORIC FILM 'LISABI'
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has pledged support for the new film "Lisabi," which is set to hit Netflix soon.
Governor Abiodun gave the pledge when he hosted an artist, Lateef Adedimeji and his wife, Adebimpe, at the Governor’s Office, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, charging theatre practitioners in the country to take on the vital responsibility of educating the younger generations about the remarkable sacrifices made by past heroes.
He emphasised that youths would be deeply inspired by figures like Lisabi when their stories were portrayed on the big screen.
In an interview after the meeting with the governor, Adedimeji expressed gratitude for the productive discussions, highlighting the governor's encouragement to bring impactful stories of historical heroes to the cinema.
He revealed plans for a film village and resort centre in Abeokuta, adding that his vision was to ensure that stories of the state's heroes were shot within the state.
"We are here because Ogun is my state; it is where I am from. We have made a movie that has to do with one of our heroes, 'Lisabi Agbogbon Akala,' and it is coming to Netflix on September 27.
"We thought it would be best to have a premiere in Ogun State since it is an Ogun State story. I know that the governor is always ready to support such initiatives and is eager to involve himself with stories that relate to our culture and traditions.
"We have our own film village in Ogun State that we are already building, and we would be willing to seek the government's support for the film village to see how much we can develop there. This will allow us to bring entertainment from other places into Ogun State, thereby creating a flow of people coming to the film village to see what we have, shoot their own films and explore what Ogun State has to offer.
"It is high time we established this in Ogun State. There are so many stories we can tell, stories of our heroes. It would not be right to hear that we are shooting the stories of our heroes elsewhere, which is why we are creating our own film village right here, located after OGTV, Mile 6, Ajebo Road", he said.
Oluwafunso Obasan,
Press Officer, Office of the Gov.
OGSG COMMENCES DISTRIBUTION OF INPUTS TO 2,400 FARMERS UNDER AGRO POCKET
Ogun State government, in partnership with the Federal Government, under the National Agricultural Growth Scheme-Agro Pocket (NAGS-AP), has commenced the distribution of inputs to 2,400 farmers across the state, as part of its proactive measures aimed at producing enough for local consumption and export.
The state Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, during the flag-off ceremony of inputs redemption under the Scheme, at Dapo Abiodun Viewing Centre, Obafemi-Owode Local Government Area of the state, said the initiative was towards attaining self-sufficiency in food production.
Governor Abiodun, who was represented by the Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Security, Hon. Bolu Owotomo, who was also represented by the Permanent Secretary, Mrs. Kehinde Jokotoye, said government would not relent at supporting farmers, to further boost food production.
Abiodun stressed the importance of traditional farmers cannot be overemphasised, as they constitute 90 percent of food production in the country, imploring them to be more committed to food production, towards ensuring food security.
He urged them to take advantage of the scheme by making maximal use of the inputs to better their production, informing that a strict monitoring and oversight system had been put in place at redemption centres to ensure proper usage of the inputs and achieve the objective of food security in the country.
"Let us make good use of this opportunity, so that the success of this phase will make farmers benefit more from the state and federal governments of Nigeria", he said.
Earlier, State Coordinator, Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, Dr. Oluwatoyin Ayo-Ajayi, appreciated the present administration for partnering with the federal government for the initiative, adding that the programme was to support farmers at the grassroots level in cassava, rice and maize with inputs such as, seeds, pesticides, herbicides and fertilizers, to boost their production and enhance their livelihood.
Dr. Ayo-Ajayi explained further that government would support each rice farmer with inputs worth N212,000; cassava farmers N189, 000, while N186,500 worth of inputs would be given to maize farmers, pointing out that government would pay 75 percent, while 25 percent would be paid by the farmers, to further address food challenges in the country.
Also speaking, state focal person, Mr. Olufemi Akiniyi, described the initiative of the federal government as apt, enjoining beneficiaries to make good use of the inputs distributed for the purpose it was meant for, to avail them better opportunities.
Responding on behalf of other farmers, Chairman, Ogoloko Ayiwere Rice Farmers Association, Mr. Ismaila Akerele and Secretary, Agbelere Isiun Maize Farmers, Mr. Yusuf Ashimiu, commended both the federal and state governments for the support enjoyed by farmers at all times, promising to judiciously use the inputs to attain food sufficiency in the nation.
Morolayo Fadairo,
Press Officer, Min. of Agric. & Food Security
FEEDBACK MECHANISM: OGUN ANNOUNCES LINK FOR CONTRIBUTIONS TO 2025 BUDGET
As part of measures to ensure that all relevant stakeholders have a say in the Ogun State 2025 budget, the Ministry of Budget and Planning has created a link through which contributions can be made into the budget making process.
Commissioner for Budget and Planning, Mr. Olaolu Olabimtan, stated this in Abeokuta, while disclosing the link as, https://bit.ly/
Mr. Olabimtan said the state government was desirous of having as many inputs as possible from interested stakeholders, so as to have a meaningful budget that would cater for the needs of the people.
He added that the link would make it possible to reach stakeholders, irrespective of their location whether within the State, any part of Nigeria or in the diaspora.
He therefore urged interested members of the public to make haste and use the link, https://bit.ly/
OGIS
OGSG PARTNERSHIP WITH UK ’LL TRANSFORM RECYCLING INDUSTRY – BRITISH HIGH COMMISSIONER
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has been commended for his visionary leadership in collaborating with Hinkley Recycling, a United Kingdom (UK)-based company to introduce a cutting-edge technology in the lead and lithium recycling industry, which will deliver a significant economic boost to the state.
The British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Dr. Richard Montgomery, gave this commendation during a joint press conference on investment in manufacturing, facilitated by OgunInvest, at Olusegun Osoba Press Centre, State Secretariat, Oke-Mosan, stating that the state government's partnership with the UK e-waste recycling company would be beneficial to both parties.
“The strong UK group is not just bringing in a new recycling plant, but also introducing new technology that will grow into the foreign market. Given the rise of solar energy, electric vehicles and all the mobile technologies that use lithium batteries, this technology will help add value chain of this market. I just want to say congratulations to the state government and to Hinckley for reaching an agreement that I believe will be beneficial in the long run", he said.
He acknowledged the initiatives of Ogun State Investment Promotion and Facilitation Agency (OgunInvest) to attract investors in the state, saying the UK government was seeking further opportunities to support government in initiating more investments that would positively impact the state and the broader Nigerian economy.
On his part, Managing Director, Hinckley Recycling, Mr. Andres Claws, said with assistance of Manufacturing Africa under the UK government, the company had taken the initiative to establish the first lithium and lead-acid battery recycling plant in the state, commending OgunInvest for its continuous support throughout the project.
Claws, who added that the large volume of used batteries in the country poses a significant danger due to its hazardous components, noted that the project, apart from its economic benefits, promotes safe and efficient e-waste recycling that would protect public health and reduce environmental pollution in the state, commending the Ministry of Environment for its cooperation and being instrumental to implementing the necessary reforms to support the project.
In his remarks, Commissioner for Industry, Trade, and Investment, Mr. Adebola Sofela, said the Dapo Abiodun-led administration was highly intentional about the ease of doing business, which had helped to streamline bureaucratic bottlenecks and made it easier for businesses to thrive.
He noted that this laudable investment was a testament to the achievements of OgunInvest, saying the agency had been instrumental in bringing Hinckley to this stage and remains committed to assisting investors establish themselves in the state.
The Commissioner also highlighted the state government's efforts to improve security and develop critical infrastructure, such as roads, to meet the needs of investors, pointing out that the present administration had been creating industrial clusters for emerging industries, to further position the state as the premier investment destination in Nigeria.
Earlier, Commissioner for Environment, Mr. Ola Oresanya, described Ogun as the recycling hub of the country with over 1,500 metric tons of waste daily, adding that establishing a lithium recycling plant in the state was a strategic move and assured that government would fully support the initiative to ensure its success.
Sesan Sodunke,
Press Officer, OgunInvest
NYG: OGSG REWARDS OUTSTANDING YOUNG ATHLETES
Ogun State Government has rewarded outstanding grassroots athletes, who won medals at the 8th National Youth Games in Asaba, Delta State with instant cash prizes.
Speaking after the medal presentation to the winners, Commissioner for Sports Development, Hon. Wasiu Isiaka, saying the instant cash prizes was not just to encourage them to do more, but to also aim for international competitions and tournaments.
Hon. Isiaka assured the athletes of government’s readiness to nurture them to enviable heights, attributing the successes recorded during the games to the current administration's resolve to take sports back to the grassroots.
While appreciating the young athletes for their service to the state, the Commissioner expressed optimism that exposure gained at the games would go a long way in re-moulding the budding talents to become better, in order to represent the state and the country at other national and international competitions.
“I am highly impressed with the results and performances of these young athletes, and as you are all aware, it is no longer news that in Ogun State, we reward our athletes when they perform excellently, like they have done here, as the State Government doles out instant reward for motivation and encouragement. We are certain of a glorious future in sports with these budding talents we have”, he said.
On her part, Acting Director of Sports, Mrs. Oluwatoyin Alade, attributed the giant strides Team Ogun contingent made at the National Youth Games in Delta to the relentless effort of the state government at repositioning sports at all levels.
She revealed that Team Ogun’s Atinuke Onabiyi became the first ever youth athlete to record the highest score by any youth in Nigeria in Female Rifle Individual Shooting, scoring 502.1 point in a single shot, thereby surpassing the record set by Akwa Ibom’s Etuk Effiong (486) at the 2022 National Youth Games.
While appreciating to the Commissioner for his relentless effort at making the young athletes fulfil their life-long dream of representing their state and competing at major tournaments, the Acting Director of Sports acknowledged that his presence had been a morale booster for the athletes.
The new National Record Holder, an SS3 student of Greenlands Academy, Onikolobo, Abeokuta, who won two Gold medals, Atinuke Onabiyi, expressed excitement at representing the state, appreciated Governor Dapo Abiodun for the cash awards, saying it has always been her lifelong dream to represent Nigeria at the Olympic Games.
Miss Onabiyi, who won gold in Female 10m Air Rifle for Team Ogun in Shooting, qualified for the next Youth Olympics Games in Dakar, Senegal.
With the exceptional performance of Team Ogun Shooters, all the three state Shooters had been invited by the Nigeria Shooting Sports Federation (NSSF).
Ayobami Disu,
Sports Development
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