OGUN FIRST LADY SEEKS EXPERTS' COLLABORATION IN TB TREATMENT
Wife of the Ogun State Governor, Mrs. Bamidele Abiodun, has revealed that Ogun State had taken drastic measures to mitigate the prevalence of Tuberculosis (TB) in the State.
Mrs. Abiodun stated this during the year 2025 World Tuberculosis Day in Abeokuta, with the theme: ‘Yes! We can end TB: Commit, Invest, Deliver’, Saying Tuberculosis was one of the major causes of death, an airborne disease with no gender discrimination or respect for social status.
She revealed that, Ogun State had over 600 DOTS sites for TB services across the 20 Local Government Areas of the State through network of 16 Gene Expert machines sites and over 70 microscopy sites, saying TB diagnosis had remained free to patients.
The First Lady stressed that, the State had equipped health facilities with free TB services, in consideration for the less privileged in the society, adding that those with low socio-economic status were more vulnerable to the disease.
“Ogun State has been quite innovative in this regard by increasing access to prevention and treatment, reducing stigmatisation and discrimination as well as build accountability. It is curable, a large percentage of cases had been successfully treated’, she said.
Mrs. Abiodun, said collaboration with Private Health Practitioners, Patent Medicine Vendors and Community Pharmacists, as key stakeholders would help in mitigating the spread, enjoining them to be more painstaking in the discharge of their duties and obtain information about patients' cough history, make effective use of modern diagnostic services provided by Gene Expert Machines to ensure diagnosis in general.
She called on religious leaders to be part of the crusade against TB by encouraging their followers to visit health facilities in suspected cases, not leaving out the Media organisations whose roles were to disseminate TB messages to the general public.
Mrs. Abiodun advised anyone with cough lasting for 2 weeks to present himself or herself to health facilities for free tests and treatment as an untreated TB case would infect 20 new persons, noting that all persons living with or in close contact with a TB patient must be screened.
Kemi Oyeleye,
Information and Public Relations Officer, Office of the Ogun First Lady.
PRICE HIKE/ CSR: OGHA RE-INVITES SIX QUARRY COMPANIES
Ogun State House of Assembly through its Committee on Industry, Trade and Investment has re-invited management teams of Andy CNC Quarry and Max Sanxin Quarry, Ijebu-Ode as well as Sino Trust/Multiverse Quarry and Huaya Quarry, Imosan, to appear before it on Thursday, 3rd April, 2025 at 2.00pm prompt in respect of the petition against the companies by the State Chapter of the Nigerian Union of Mine Workers.
Issuing the invitation shortly after an interface with two of the six concerned quarries at the Assembly Complex, Oke-Mosan Abeokuta, the Chairman of the Committee, Hon. Adebisi Oyedele, warned others who failed to attend the meeting that the Assembly would not hesitate to invoke section 129 of the nation's constitution to issue a warrant on them.
He noted that though, the mining activities were under the exclusive list but the issues raised by the petitioner bothered on welfare, peaceful co-existence and consumer protection which needs to the addressed.
Hon. Oyedele, commended the representatives of the two companies who attended the meeting, reiterating that the State Assembly would continue to carry out its quasi-judicial function to promote peace and tranquility in all parts of the State.
Jamiu Lawal,
Head, Information Department OGHA
OGSG COMMENDS AGBEHINSA KINGDOM, INSTALLS, AREGUN, ALATOYO
Ogun State Government has commended the people of Agbehinsa for their collective interest in working for the development of traditional institutions, which demonstrated their commitment towards putting the community's interest above personal interests.
The State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, made the commendation at the Installation and Presentation of Staff of Office to the new Alagbehinsa of Agbehinsa, Oba Isiaka Ogunnaike in Iperu Remo, Ikenne Local Government.
He noted that the event was a historic landmark that symbolises a watershed moment in the development of the community, pointing out that the installation of Oba Ogunnaike was a symbolic step in the right direction.
Speaking, the Executive Chairman of Ikenne Local Government, Hon. Asimi Jamiu, appreciated the governor for restoring Agbehinsa town to its original state, while imploring the kabiyesi to always ensure peaceful co-existence and the development of the land.
Oba Isiaka Ogunnaike, in his acceptance speech, appreciated Governor Abiodun, for his commitment in upholding traditional institutions and supporting the aspirations of the communities, pledging to lead with integrity, wisdom, and compassion, toward promoting the socio- economic development of Iperu Remo Land.
In the same vein, Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has installed the new Aregun of Iregun, Oba Abraham Ogunfowora, in Iperu Remo, Ikenne Local Government.
Represented by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Hon. Razak Daddah, the Governor charged the Monarch to ensure that his loyalty to his ancestral home should remained unflinching, adding that as a Part III Oba, he had no authority to install Baale over any settlement in his neighborhood or community.
Remarking, the Akarigbo and Paramount Ruler of Remoland, Oba Babatunde Ajayi, represented by the Onirolu of Irolu, Oba Sikiru Adeyiga, appreciated the Governor for supporting the traditional institution in the State, while admonishing the new monarch to be open-minded to counsel, and prayed that Iregun kingdom would be noted for remarkable development.
On his part, the Chairman, Ikenne Local Government, Hon. Asimi Jamiu, congratulated the Monarch on the auspicious occasion and charged sons and daughters of the land to support the new monarch for unity and growth of Iregun land.
In his acceptance speech, Oba Ogunfowora, expressed gratitude to Governor Abiodun for making the day a reality, disclosing that, his installation and presentation of the Staff of Office was a call to more responsibility. He pledged to deliver good leadership rooted in justice, fairness, and empathy.
He noted that due to the enormous contributions of Governor Dapo Abiodun, in making the State an investment destination of choice in Nigeria and the on going overall development across the State. He declared that, Iperu Remo and Iregun Kingdom confer on the Governor, the title of Aare Jagunmolu of Iregun Kingdom.
In a related development, a coronet Oba in Atoyo, Sagamu, Oba Haliru Bello, has been charged to maintain peace and tranquility in order to attract tremendous development to the community.
The Governor, represented by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Hon. Razak Daddah, gave the charge at the installation and presentation of the staff of office to the new monarch in Sagamu Local Government.
Representing the Akarigbo and Paramount Ruler of Remoland, Oba Babatunde Ajayi, the Onirolu of Irolu, Oba Sikiru Adeyiga, advised the monarch to see his appointment as a call to serve, urging him to champion all efforts to further enhance peaceful co-existence among other communities.
In his acceptance speech, the Alatoyo of Atoyo, Sagamu, Oba Bello, expressed gratitude to the Governor for his support, while soliciting the cooperation of the people of Atoyo towards developing the community and Sagamu at large.
Abiodun Okuboyejo,
Information and Public Relations officer, Min. LG&CA
OGSG INAUGURATES INFECTION PREVENTION, CONTROL WORKING GROUP
Infections pose a critical challenge to public health and it is the goal of any nation to ensure that every healthcare provider is equipped with the necessary knowledge and resources to manage and prevent infections effectively.
Commissioner for Health Dr. Tomi Coker, said this during the Inauguration of Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Technical Working Group which took place in Abeokuta.
The Commissioner stressed that IPC was a critical strategy put in place to safeguard healthcare facilities, saying that a strong IPC programme was essential in ensuring the safety of patients, healthcare workers and the wider community.
"To strengthen IPC implementations across our health system, we have designated focal persons in all Secondary and Tertiary Health Facilities, working closely with the State coordination team to drive IPC interventions. And the Inauguration of IPC TWG is a demonstration of our commitment to strengthening IPC through multi sectoral collaborations, by bringing together experts and key stakeholders to creating a platform for coordinated action, policy development and sustainable implementation of IPC best practices across Ogun State," She added.
Dr. Coker informed that IPC focal persons across 236 wards in the State, as well as all 40 Secondary and Tertiary health facilities had been successfully trained, adding that, a continuous online training programme would ensure update on IPC best practices.
In his welcome address, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry Dr. Kayode Oladehinde, said the establishment of the IPC TWG was a demonstration of the commitment of Ogun State Government not only to fight infections but also to safeguard the health of its residents, with the aim to implement best practices and innovative strategies that would lead to effective infection prevention in all healthcare facilities.
Speaking, State Coordinator and IPC TWG team lead, Dr. Festus Adetonwa, provided insights into the group’s objectives and action plan, highlighting the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration, noting that the strength of the IPC TWG lies in diverse expertise. He assured that development of standardised protocols, continuous training programmes, and community awareness campaigns to mitigate the risks of infectious diseases would be the team's core objective.
Adeyinka Elujoba
Information and Public Relations Officer, Ministry of Health
OGUN SOCU, NIMC COLLABORATE ON NATIONAL SOCIAL REGISTER FOR INDENTIFICATION
The Ogun State Operations Coordinating Unit (Ogun SOCU) of the National Social Safety-Nets Coordinating Office (NASSCO) in collaboration with National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) recently organised a three-Day step-down training for selected members of its Community Based Targeting Teams in the 20 Local Government Areas of the State.
Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Budget and Planning, Mrs, Olufunmilayo Dada, while declaring the training open in Abeokuta, said the exercise was in collaboration with the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), a thoughtful initiative of the Federal Government aimed at providing identity for the Poor and Vulnerable Households (PVHHs) across the country.
She emphasised that the training organised for Desk Officers, Grievance Redress Mechanism (GRM) Officers and three Enumerators each across the 20 Local Government Areas in the State was essential at equipping them with the necessary skills and prerequisite knowledge to undertake the update of the State Social Register and NIN Integration Exercise in the State.
Mrs. Dada, urged the 100 participants to ensure that they participate in the training and diligently carry out the update of the State Social Register and NIN Integration Exercise thereafter.
In her remarks, the National Coordinator, NASSCO, Dr. Funmi Olotu, represented by the National Grievance Redress Mechanism Manager, Dr. Daniel Amba, said Integrating the State Social Register with the NIN was a critical policy drive of the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Administration aimed at providing the Poor and Vulnerable Households (PVHHs) in the country with identification, so as to ensure that the most vulnerable households receive the support they need.
“using the NIMC device for enrollment, Kobo Collect for data collection and the subsequent updating of household information will ensure that we capture the correct data and provide the necessary support to those who need it most. “As you implement this initiative, you are not only providing identity to the vulnerable households but also ensuring that they have access to critical social services and support, “she said
In her welcome address, the SOCU State Coordinator, Mrs. Ijeoma Adegbite, lauded the administration of Governor Dapo Abiodun, for providing an enabling environment for Ogun SOCU to work efficiently and effectively, which had led to its great success at gathering the data of poor and vulnerable households while ensuring that they were not left out of receiving the necessary support.
In his goodwill message, Ogun State Coordinator, National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), Mr. Olushola Shotayo, reiterated the importance of the NIN Integration to the State Social Register, saying that without accurate data, there would not be any meaningful plan and progress in the country.
Shotayo noted the need to have a reliable National Social Register birth its harmonisation with National Identification Number (NIN), while urging trainees to pay attention to the facilitators, and acquire the needed knowledge to carry out the exercise effectively.
In their respective remarks, some of the participants, Desk Officer, Ewekoro Local Government, Mrs. Olubunmi Olakanmi, Grievance Redress Mechanism Officer, Ijebu North LGA, Mrs. Olayinka Adesanya, as well as an Enumerator from Ipokia LGA Mr. Emmanuel Godonu, appreciated the organisers of the training, promising to contribute their quotas at ensuring the success of the programme in the State.
Aderonke Dada,
Information, Education and Communication Officer, Ogun SOCU
OGUN, PATHFINDER INT'L STEP UP EFFORT ON CANCER PREVENTION
As part of efforts to increase vaccination coverage for Human Papilloma Virus (HPV), Ogun State Government in collaboration with a development partner, Pathfinder International has trained selected key stakeholders across the State, who will serve as HPV Vaccine Champions.
Speaking at a two-day training programme in Abeokuta, Executive Secretary, State Primary Health Care Board, Dr. Elijah Ogunsola, said it was imperative to create adequate public awareness that would inform the people on the benefits of HPV vaccination for girl child of age nine, which had been included in the immunisation schedule.
Dr. Ogunsola emphasised the need for improved coverage of the vaccination in the State, noting that the vaccine was free, safe and effective in protecting the future of the girl child against cervical cancer.
‘’ The State Government, development partners, NGOs and public-spirited individuals are working towards ensuring that parents, caregivers, educators, among others make girl child available for the long-life immunity vaccination,’’ he said.
On his part, Senior Communication Officer, Pathfinder International, Mr. Bayo Ewuola, said the essence of the training was to equip the champions with knowledge, skills, and strategies necessary to advocate for the widespread acceptance and integration of the HPV vaccine into the routine immunisation programme.
He commended the commitment of the State Government and the technical working group, Family Health Initiative (FAHIO) on the vaccination campaign, urging the participants to work towards the realisation of the objectives of the training in their different areas.
In their remarks, two of the stakeholders, the Oloruba of Oruba, Ota Awori Kingdom, in Ado-Odo/ Ota Local Government Area of the State, Oba Wadudu Deinde and the Iyaloja, OGD market, Sagamu, Mrs. Tobiloba Bamidele-Nelly, appreciated the organisers for the opportunity to contribute their quota to HPV vaccination campaign in the State, promising to deliver accordingly in their different domains.
Owotomo Segun & Alatishe Fatimah,
Information and Public Relations officers, OGSPHCDB
WE ARE READY TO ATTRACT MORE INVESTORS, SET UP FARMERS' MARKET -GOV. ABIODUN
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has said his administration is ready to collaborate with genuine investors, who are willing and ready to invest in the State's Agricultural Sector.
Abiodun stated this when he received a delegation from the JBJ, JBS and SEARRA Group of Brazil, led by Jose Batista, who paid him a courtesy call in his office at Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta.
He said the State had over 16,000 square kilometers of land mass, and more than 12,000 was arable, saying the State presents a perfect place for large scale investors in farming.
The Governor revealed that State had over 200,000 registered farmers, who were engaging in the production of different types of farm produce and were ready to work with any large-scale farmers or agriculture based organisations.
"We are trying to set up the biggest farmers' market in Abeokuta, where farmers will bring their produce, process them and sell at affordable prices.
" We support them with farm inputs, such as tractors and even clear the farm land for them and link them up with off takers. So far, N5.4bn has been spent in supporting and training our farmers", he said.
State helmsman emphasised that the State had the largest road network and a good intertwined transportation system that would be access through land, sea and air to any part of the country, coupled with gas articulation as the result of two major gas pipelines crisscrossing the State, making the State a preferred destination for investors.
He called on the Brazilian conglomerate to take advantage of the strategic location of the State, its vast human and natural potentials and the conducive environment to invest in State, assuring that his administration was ,bsd0ready to work with them.
In his remarks, Executive Secretary, Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission (NIPC), Aisha Rimi, said JBJ as the primary supplier of cattle in Brazil, rear cattle in 12 farms of about 200,000 hectares and employ about 5000 people.
Reacting, the leader of the delegation, Mr. Jose Bastista, noted that his team was happy with the level of enthusiasm shown by officials of the State Government to work with them, as well as the conducive business environment that was in the State.
Elijah Udofia,
Information and Public Relations Officer, Office of the Gov.
OGUN TO PARTNER WITH BRAZILIAN FIRM ON POWER PLANT
The quest to make Ogun State self-sufficient in energy is yielding results as the State government is set to partner Ambar Energia of Brazil to establish power plants in the State.
Governor Dapo Abiodun stated this while receiving a delegation from Ambar Energia, led by its president, Marcelo Zanatta, who paid a courtesy call on him in his office at Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, said the State, as the industrial hub of the country was in dare need of energy demand from the numerous factories operating within its geographical location, as the current energy allocated was not adequate.
He said Ogun and Lagos States currently consume about 40 percent of the total 6000 Megawatts of energy generated in the country, adding that with the nation's demand projection of 45,000 Megawatts in 2030, Nigeria have a lot of potentials which the company could explore.
"The power plant we are building now had four Megawatts before, but we are increasing that with the one we are currently building. The first phase is meant to be 30 Megawatts to serve the State government offices, residential areas and this is a drop in the ocean.
"What we plan to do is to build the similar plants in the three zones of the State and they will be like captive plants. We desire partners with Ambar to generate the required electricity to the state and also assist in the distribution," Governor noted.
The State helmsman emphasised that Ogun was blessed with natural resources like gold, lithium, bitumen, silica, limestone, among others, just as it was the largest producer of cement, cassava, poultry and eggs, stating that electricity was needed to unlock the potentials.
Governor Abiodun informed that the State is divided into Ijebu-Ode, Abeokuta, Atan-Agbara, Remo, Imeko-Afon and Aworo Industrial Clusters for easy siting of Industries by investors.
The Governor disclosed that the construction of the biggest garment producing company in Africa is set to start at the Special Agro Processing Zone located at the Gateway International Airport and would be needing 300 Megawatts of electricity for their operations, saying with the rich background of Ambar Energia, one of the first five energy companies with 27 plants, the capacity to produce about 4.3 Gigawatts of electricity, the State could collaborate with it to unleash the potentials as the investment destination of choice in the country.
"Our policy as a government is to work with the private sector. Our vision is to be a good administration that creates an enabling environment believing that by doing so, it will translate into economic prosperity and also individual upliftment for our people.
"Government is to work with the private sector because government cannot do business. Government is an enabler of businesses and we believe that by enabling businesses, they will employ citizens and this will translate to individual prosperity", he said.
Speaking on behalf of Ambar Energia, Marcelo Zanatta, said they were ready to share their experiences with Ogun and explore areas they would like to invest in the State.
The Ambar Energia team made up of Marcelo Zanatta, Fabio Bindemann and Marcus Preitas, had earlier visited the Gateway International Airport, Olorunsogo Power Plant and the Onijoganjogan Power plant.
Elijah Udofia,
Information and Public Relations Officer, Office of the Gov.
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