OGUN, MOROCCO TO COLLABORATE ON EDUCATION, ENERGY, OTHERS
The Ogun State government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Confederation of General Employers of Morocco (CGEM) to collaborate on power generation and distribution, education, housing, infrastructure, among others.
Governor Dapo Abiodun while speaking at the event held at the Governor’s Office, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, noted that Morocco had achieved significant success in the areas of education, technology, manufacturing, agriculture, and a host of others, from which Ogun State would benefit, saying Morocco had offer a 30 percent subsidy as an incentive for investors and signed 60 trade agreements with different countries across the world, as well as becoming a leader in solar energy.
He stated that the country had progress from importing to exporting electric vehicles to Europe and manufacturing parts for aircraft manufacturers.
The success story of Morocco, the governor emphasized, would be replicated in Nigeria with the arrival of the Confederation of General Employers of Morocco to establish operations in Ogun State.
"We hope that in our partnership we can unlock all the potential and maximize it. We want to learn from how you perfected hydro, solar, and gas energy, presenting the right mix that, of course, brings down the cost of energy.
"We identified agriculture, agribusiness, and agricultural technology, in which you are very advanced. Morocco today is the largest producer of fertilizer on the continent and one of the biggest exporters of fertilizer. I recall that you were informed of the plan to establish a massive fertilizer plant in Nigeria. We hope that we can bring that plant to Ogun State.
"Being an industrial state, we discussed manufacturing and industrial development, in which you've excelled. How do we partner? How do we learn from you so we are not starting from scratch? How do we develop technology together? How do we collaborate with companies in Morocco to bring the automobile industry to Ogun State?" He inquired.
He added that the state has a Special Economic Zone at the Gateway International Airport, which would serve as a Free Trade Zone, adding that it was important to partner on how to transfer technology and collaborate to bring manufacturing and agricultural companies to the state.
Abiodun noted that the state had a scheme called the "Light Up Ogun Project," which requires about 6,000 to 7,000 Megawatts to power the numerous industries operating in the state.
He stated that his administration was ready to partner with the Moroccans in the area of technical and vocational education by further strengthening the existing technical colleges to train Nigerian graduates and bring about an economic revolution, as witnessed in Morocco, stressing the need for the extension of the Blue Line from Lagos to Ogun State, as the state has obtained approval to do so.
Speaking earlier, Vice President of CGEM, Mr. Zerouali, stated that his organisation was ready to partner with the state in the automobile, agro-food industries, and the education sector, with the belief that it would help to strengthen the cordial relationship and friendship, as well as enhance economic ties between the two countries.
Governor Dapo Abiodun signed on behalf of the state, while Mr. Ali Zerouali signed for the Moroccan side.
Elijah Udofia,
Information and Public Relations Officer, Office of the Gov.
PREPARE GIRL CHILD FOR FUTURE RESPONSIBILITIES - FIRST LADY
Wife of Ogun State Governor, Mrs. Bamidele Abiodun, has urged women to prioritise girl child for future responsibilities.
Mrs. Abiodun gave this advice during the commemoration of year 2025 International Women's Day, at the June 12 Cultural Centre, kuto, Abeokuta, with the theme: 'Collectively, We Can Accelerate Action’, saying it was necessary to empower girls to become confident, independent, and responsible leaders which would enable them to reach their full potentials.
‘’Women should serve as positive role models for their girl child, demonstrating strong character, integrity, and compassion, mothers can inspire their daughters to contribute to the development of the society. We must also ensure that we promote girl child education and empowerment so as to shape the next generation of leaders and change makers,’’ She said.
In her keynote address, Deputy Governor of the State, Engr. Noimot Salako Oyedele noted that women should prepare and be ready to lead in their various positions, seek knowledge, have experience and be opened to training, while being deliberate in exposing younger girls to responsibilities to achieve their goals.
Engr. Salako Oyedele stated that Women were greatly making an impact in the development of our nation, explaining that women must see themselves as role models, perception changers, resource managers, ensuring they provide meaningful contributions and reject stereotypes that would limit women.
In their goodwill messages, President of the State Customary Court of Appeal, Honourable Justice Femi Segun, Chairman, Ogun State House Committee on Women Affairs, Hon. Omolola Bakare, wife of the Olowu of Owu, Mrs. Aminat Matemilola, emphasised the importance of collaborating to ensure inclusiveness and that women empowerment programmes were crucial, stressing that unlocking women's full potential was essential for nation building and creating a society where every woman has equal opportunities in all aspects of life.
In her lecture, a representative from Society for Family Health, Mrs. Omotayo Adeyemo, who spoke on Family Planning, said family planning was safe, would reduce infant mortality rate and ensure childbirth spacing, noting that, family planning had no negative impact on infertility but would help mothers to attend to economic needs and pursue their career as their male counterparts.
Highlights of the event was distribution of empowerment tools such as popcorn machines, generating set and grinding Machines to some women across the state, while representative of the beneficiaries, Mrs. Adesanya Olufunke, Adeosun Adebimpe, appreciated the state government for the empowerment.
Folake Ogunboyejo & Tayo Olusanya,
Information and Public Relations Officer, Min. of Women Affairs & Social Development
OGSG COMMISSIONS NEW CLASSROOMS, PLEDGES MORE INFRASTRUCTURE
In its continuous efforts to provide conducive learning atmosphere for learners, Ogun State Government has commissioned newly constructed a Storey building of 8 Classrooms at Akute Community High School and Zumratul Islamiyya Primary School, Akute in Ifo Local Government Area.
Speaking during the Commissioning of the classrooms and rehabilitation of other buildings in both schools, the State Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Prof. Abayomi Arigbabu said the building have a record of being the first classrooms to be built from the scratch by the present administration in the State.
Prof. Arigbabu while appreciating Governor Dapo Abiodun for another epoch-making achievement, stated that the infrastructure would linger on in the mind of the Pupils who had witnessed learning under a tense atmosphere in the past.
The Education Commissioner assured that tables and chairs would also be supplied to the school so as to ensure a better learning condition, reiterating the commitment of the government to further provide infrastructure towards improving standards of education.
"Now that you have a very good learning environment, you must work hard on your Higher Education Potentials", Arigbabu charges teachers and learners.
The Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Mrs. Oluwatosin Oloko while shedding light on the need to sustain the standard of the structure, she charged the school principal to closely monitor the learners in order to put the building into good use.
Remarking, the Principal of the school, Mrs. Adesola Adebukola, noted that the structure represents progress, growth and unwavering government’s commitment towards ensuring standard in the education sector, expressing her gratitude to Governor Dapo Abiodun for making the vision a reality.
In their separate remarks, the Chairman of Ifo Local Government Area, Hon. Olamilekan Kushimo, Alakute of Akute, Oba Aliu Akindele, Ifo APC Chairman, Barr. Olumide Oluwole and Zonal Chairman of Ifo Community Development Council, Alhaji Basiru Akangbe also appreciated the government for such a landmark achievement.
Speaking on behalf of the learners, Favour Agbo of Akute Community High School and Bolutife Bamidele of Zumratul Islamiyya Primary School commended the government for transforming their schools from moldy nature to a palace.
Ayoola Obadimu,
Information and Public Relations Officer, MOES&T
MINISTRY OF HOUSING ORGANISES STAKEHOLDER PROJECT WALK WITH IBARA GRA SUBSCRIBERS
The Ogun State Ministry of Housing will on Friday 28th March 2025 hold a Stakeholder Project Walk with the subscribers of new Ibara GRA at the construction site, Ibara Housing Estate, Abeokuta by 4:00pm.
A release signed by the Commissioner for housing, Jagunmolu Akande Omoniyi, stated that all subscribers in the cluster 1&2 were expected at the project walk in order to see to the level of work done on the site.
The release further urged the subscribers to come along with all their titles documents for clarification while necessary arrangements have been put in place to host the Muslim Faithfuls To Iftar after the session.
Adeola Adebajo,
Information and Public Relations Officer, Min. Of Housing
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