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ATTACKER To Illuminate Over 180 Locations Across Ijebu-North/Ijebu East/Ogun Waterside Federal Constituency



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... In continuation of Rt. Hon. Adeṣẹgun Abdel-Majid Adekọya's Sustainable Development Projects in Ijebu-North, Ijebu East, Ogun Waterside Federal Constituency



In a significant move towards sustainable energy and community development projects, Rt. Hon. Adeṣẹgun Abdel-Majid Adekọya, an outstanding representative of Ijebu-North, Ijebu East, Ogun Waterside federal constituency in the 9th Assembly, is set to inaugurate the installation of solar lights in at least 180 locations starting tomorrow, Wednesday, 17th of January 2024.


This ambitious initiative is aimed at bringing about positive change by providing reliable and environmentally friendly lighting and solutions to different communities in the constituency.
The Solar lights will increase safety, encourage outdoor activities, and contribute to a more sustainable and energy-efficient environment in Ijebu East, Ijebu North, and Ogun Waterside federal constituency.


Hon. Adekọya's commitment to the welfare of his constituents is apparent in this proactive approach to addressing the needs of the community being a grassroots politician per excellence, the project aligned with broader efforts to harness renewable energy sources and promote sustainable practices for a better, more resilient future.


Residents are optimistic about the positive impact of this initiative, expecting improved visibility, increased safety, and increased community involvement as Solar energy continues to gain attention as a clean and cost-effective energy source.


Without exaggeration, the efforts of Rt. Hon. Adeṣẹgun Abdel-Majid Adekọya to make his constituency a mega city through landmark projects, which most of them are single-handedly facilitated by him while in office and after office will be emulated by legislators who are dreaming of delivering quality representation to their immediate constituencies.


Adekọya is dedicated to promoting sustainable development and improving living standards in Ijebu North/Ijebu East/Ogun Waterside Federal Constituency.

Pelican Valley Sends Forth Dependable Director of Operations, Ife Daniel
... CEO Vows To Be Daniel's First Salesman In His Future Endeavour


It was a moving moment as Pelican Valley Nigeria Limited, a foremost Nigerian real estate firm, sent forth her dependable and loyal staff, Mr Ifeoluwa Daniel, who will be stepping down as the company's Director of Operations on 31st of January, 2024

If there was a staff member the Pelican Valley would have wished could stay interminably, that staff was Ife Daniel because of his immense contributions to the rejigging of the firm to the path of growth and success within a short time.

And despite joining the team barely two years ago at a time the real estate company was at its low ebb due to treachery, conflict of interest and betrayal of trust exhibited by a previous key staff, Ifeoluwa was able to use his ingenuity, tact, managerial ability and wisdom to frontally tackle the attendant challenges to the satisfaction of the firm's clients.

During the brief valedictory ceremony at the Pelican Valley Estate Laderin, Abeokuta after the weekly management meeting of the firm which also had Ifeoluwa in attendance, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Pelican Valley, Ambassador (Dr) Babatunde Adeyemo extolled the virtues of the outgoing Director as a loyal, diligent and committed staff.

Adeyemo reckoned that the value of service rendered by him was not something anybody could quantify in Naira and Kobo, saying the parting gift presented to ex - Director was just a symbolic appreciation for his contribution to the success story of Pelican Valley.

The CEO, therefore, heartily prayed for the success of Ifeoluwa as he left to chart a new path for his life, pledging to also give him any necessary support he needs to succeed.

"We are sending forth our highly dependable staff who have worked with us with vigour and energy. It is so unfortunate that they are leaving us with sweet - bitter feeling most especially our outgoing Director of Operations, Mr Ifeoluwa Daniel. Mr Ifeoluwa entering this organisation was highly symbolic because he really met us at our low ebb, at a very low point where we got betrayed by our past handler and to the glory of God, he has been so instrumental to the development of the organisation, righting so many wrongs, correcting things that were not done professionally. He was instrumental towards increasing and developing our organisation growth rate with over 200% within a short period of time. what amazes me much about him was that unlike the past handler, he was so diligent at work and there was no conflict of interest so far.

"Despite making his intention known to me that he would want to be a real estate entrepreneur, yet up till today, I have not seen any trace of conflict of interest or him trying to divert our clients to personal use. Ife, I want to assure you today that as you are leaving this organisation, whenever you set up your own business, I will be your number one marketer. I'm going to be your marketer because you have really done well.

" No one is perfect, you have really done well. I want to pray for you. You will never fail by the grace of God, just continue with what you are doing, you will never fail. As you are progressing, it is going to be a point of contact, the house is yours, you are free to come or call and seek support for anything and I will reciprocate because there is nothing anyone would do in this world that he will not reap the reward."

Meanwhile, a new Director of Operations, Tpl. Olumide Akintomide, a registered Town Planner and member of the body of Town Planners in Nigeria, has joined the Pelican Valley management team.

Tpl Akintomide who is coming from one of the foremost real estate firms, takes over from Mr. Ifeoluwa Daniel.

The new Director of Operations has pledged to bring his wealth of experience to bear on Pelican Valley Brand, assuring that he would raise the bar of service delivery from where his predecessor stopped.

Discovering an emerging location: As New Industries Berth Along Abeokuta - Sagamu - Interchange Corridor, Think Pelican Ecostay Apartments Now





By Babatunde Adeyemo





A new economic hub is emerging in Ogun, the Gateway State. It is happening along the corridor of Kobape - Siun - Sagamu interchange road. Multinational companies are springing up steadily on that stretch as investors continue to reckon Ogun State as their destination of choice.



The fact is well known that the Abeokuta- Sagamu Interchange road is the ceremonial route to the Gateway state capital, Ibara, Kuto, MKO Abiola Stadium, Oke Mosan, Laderin, Kobape, Siun to Sagamu interchange, which inturn, links the Lagos-Ibadan- Sagamu expressway, Ondo, Benin-Ore and by extension, the northern and South -Eastern parts of Nigeria.



On Tuesday, January 9, the Minister of Industry,Trade and Investment, Dr. Doris Uzoka-Anite and the Governor of Ogun State, Prince(Dr) Dapo Abiodun commissioned two new factories and extension of the Tropical General Investment Group (TGI), at the Sagamu Inter-change, Ogun State.



This 36 - kilometre corridor also hosts one of the vast government acquired lands, guided jealousy by the Ogun State Government, which according to the government's Master Plan, the area is designed to be the emerging Dubai of Nigeria as it is expected and have began to harbour big industries, sky scrappers and the best of modern housing schemes.







It makes sense to project that with these industries being located along that stretch, it will trigger economic growth,throw up many job opportunities which will naturally drag people to gravitate towards the area.



This have began has multiple factories are established within 36 kilometres interchange corridor. such as the unfolding scenario will create increased demand for workers and managers. Other businesses such as real estate development then follow the factories to meet the pressing housing needs of the workers and foregn expertraits. This creates even more jobs and more demand for housing on this corridor withe almost 95 % of Government acquired lands.



Interestingly, one of the few modern estates around the 36 kilometre stretch Sagamu - Interchange corridor and free from government acquired lands is the Pelican Brief Estate, Pelican's Ecostay apartments and the Pelican"s Greenish acres farm Estate, amongst other state government owned estates too. The corridor also hosts the largest brewery in West African, and some existing multinational companies. The Ogun State Agro Cargo Airport is just a few distance away from the axis.





The Pelican's ranges of products on the This 36 - kilometre Siun-Kobape- Interchange corridor were conceived to be an eco - friendly setting, a serene ambience where men and nature would align to promote 'good health and longevity,' and away from the congestion of the Abeokuta metropolis.



The essence is to make Pelican's Ecostay Apartments a zero carbon emission human habitation, a tourist attraction with special built lounge, recreation areas, special built club and a Gymn centre for the comfort of the calibre of clients that had keyed into the concept.



Interestingly, Pelican Brief Estate and Pelican Ecostay apartments have a FULL government approved layout. It has its own Master plan which provides for Green Areas and at the same time, an eco-friendly place called Pelican Ecostay apartments. It is conceived to offer comfort and healthy living. Already, about N10million naira have been earmarked for buying plants and tree seedlings in phases. The concept is that a seedling will be put in each plot and compound so that in the next two or three years, one can always have a serene ambience and zero carbon emission because in the estate. There will be no home power generator in any apartment. It is going to be 100% eco - friendly in compliance with ecostay, eco - friendly concept.



in it bid to also compliment the Ogun State's Government's efforts on lighting up the Interchange corridor, the management Pelican Valley Nigeria Limited have also earmarked a whooping sum of (#20m) twenty million naira to provide an industrial solar street lighting for over for kilometres of link roads, connecting there housing projects on the corridor, admist a strategic collaboration with the Ogun State police command for a possible siting of a police station.



The estate is not a product of happenstance. On the contrary, it was deliberately sited at that particular spot in Masa Kobape area of Abeokuta to give investors peace of mind, it is a place where man and nature will align to promote good health, and longevity and away from the congestion of Abeokuta metropolis. This is why it has become increasingly important that those who cherish a good health -promoting environment should key into the estates now and not delay any further.



One stricken feature about it is its proximity to strategic to key economic indicators in the state and neighbouring states. It is 45 minutes drive from Ikeja, Lagos and less than 20 minutes from Abeokuta's Prof Wole Soyinka Train station . It is all encompassing and truly an emergence tourist attraction. The estate will host special built lounge, recreation areas, special built club and a Gymn centre. All these have been specified in the Master Plan of Ecostay apartments and the same is being extended to the Pelican Brief estate

Efforts are being regularly to make the setting as natural as possible. There is a Camel and some friendly birds in the estate. The Camel will enhance the movement of tourists.



The estate is well approved by the relevant government authority. The beauty of government approved layout estates is that in every layout of government approved estate, there is a portion mapped out for green areas, recreation, hospitals, worshipcenters and schools, it is compulsory and you can't use that portion for any other purpose. Before government approved a layout, you must have a green area, you must have a place for recreation, you must have commercial area so that nobody goes building shops in front of his apartment to sell groundnut or coconut. Such will never happen in Pelican Brief or Pelican Ecostay Apartments because there is purposefully vouched out facility space for that. There is a commercial zone. There is going to be a 5 - storey building corporate headquarters there. One floor will house Oko Opo Foundation. One floor will be for the supervision of the estate.



The last floor will be for the second passion of the promoter, which is broadcasting as plans are underway to have a Radio Station because there is going to be a convergence of bundle of knowledge there. One is referring to Nigerians who have excelled in many endeavours and they want to retire to the place. The broadcasting station will tap into their wealth of experience by bringing them to handle one or two live programmes in the envisaged Radio Station. It is going to be the knowledge base of Ogun State, the tourist attraction and future of Ogun State. What else can ask for in an estate. This is definitely the time to think and invest in Pelican Brief Estate Pelican's Ecostay Apartments and Pelican Green Acres Farm Estate at Kobape.

Tree Planting: Ogun To Distribute Tools To Foresters






In preparedness for year 2024 tree planting season, the Ogun State Ministry of Forestry is set to distribute tree planting tools across its nine forest reserves.

Commissioner in the Ministry, Engr. Taiwo Oludotun disclosed this at Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, while addressing news men during an inspection of the tools, such as watering cans, wheelbarrows, head pans among others, disclosing that 2024 planting season would soon commence with about two million tree seedlings.

Engr. Oludotun explained that the agency would take steps in ensuring that the survival rate of the one million trees planted in 2023 is 80/90 percent achieved.

"Last year our plan was to plant one million trees but to God be the glory, we were able to surpass it. This year, in conjunction with our development partners and private sectors, we are targeting two million trees", he said.

Meanwhile, timber contractors in J1 and J4 in Ijebu-East Local Government Area of the state have been cautioned to avoid activities that hinder government from achieving its set goals in the forestry sector.







Engr. Oludotun stated this at a meeting with the contractors in Abeokuta, saying such activities include, planting of cocoa in the forest reserves, illegal cutting of trees, cutting of trees into flitches and illegal allocation of lands to farmers for agriculture purposes by enclave heads.

While appreciating them for their cooperation in the outgone year, the Commissioner warned that unregistered tractors, felling machines and lorries found in the forest after 6.00pm and on weekends, would be impounded by the state government, enjoining the contractors to form task force that would monitor activities of illegal occupants in all forest reserves across the state.

Responding on behalf of her colleagues, Alhaja Oluwaranti Kazzem appreciated government for its support, assuring of sustained cooperation in the new year.

Attacker dissociate self from online post comparing him to one Jowizaza


The attention of Attacker Media Team has been drawn to an online post by one "iwoyeblog 2.0" on Instagram comparing the former deputy minority whips, Rt. Hon. Adesegun Abdel—Majid Adekoya with one Jowizaza on who is more richer.

We want to inform the general public that our principal, Rt. Hon. Adesegun Abde—Majid Adekoya, a known thorough breed politician and responsible public holder can never engage in any unwarranted competition online with anyone.

His focus is how Ijebu North/Ijebu East and Ogun Waterside will develop through his first class projects to enable the constituency become a topic of emulation by other constituency in Nigeria.

He would never at any time loose focus in his philanthropic gesture to his immediate constituency and beyond because he is a cheerful giver at all times.

Signed
Attacker Media Team

Glits and Glamour As Former Lawmaker, Film Producer, Rotimi Makinde gives out daughter in marriage on daughter's birthday date



Solanke Ayomideji Taiwo





It was such a joyful mood for the family of Hon Rotimi Makinde who among other things celebrated his birthday on the 3rd of Jan and gave out his daughter in marriage on the 6th of January the very birthday date of his first daughter.


Fortunately, The bride was born on January 9th making reason for the Capricornian Hotel and family 3,6 and 9th of Every January.


The beloved family and friends were full of joy as dignitaries across the nation honoured one of the frontiers of the South West Agenda 23' Swaga ,a group known for Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu since 2020, BAT for President.


Makinde In his word."We could not be more grateful for having you all attend our daughter's wedding, You mean the world to us and we feel so lucky to have such an incredible outing and the support was so superb, Thank you so much for making our daughter's wedding a very astonishing one, Your contribution to the success of the event of our lives will remain etched in our minds forever, and we are appreciative that you could share in the joy of what was the happiest and most significant day of our lives, Your prayers, gifts, warm and earnest wishes are truly unforgettable, Celebration will never cease in your life. God bless you abundantly.






In his text to this writer Makinde stated: Hon Kutigi and Hon Dr Ibrahim Gusau my school mate and former colleagues, I can't but single these people out to appreciate them both of them came all the way from the far from northern part of Nigeria. Also, Senator Gbenga Obadara, Sen Babajide Omoworare, Hon Segun Omoworare, Hon Bimbo Daramola, Hon Abiodun Balogun,Hon Barr Adetunji Ajagbe,Ajibola Famurewa,Yinka Ajayi Bakare, Bosun Oladele and many politicians from Osun state and Lagos ground ,Hon Rotimi Oloro ,Yeye Oge of Egba land, Prophetess Kanrinkese, Lady Janet Ope Irawo, Chief Tahoeed Ajao, Hon Tijani Elempe, Prince Ayinde Olanrewaju an estate experts.... "Only God can reward you all for the show of love and generosity. Dr Akeeb Ajilesoro, Dr Suraj Ajilesoro.." Makinde said.


It was a well attended occasion witnessed by about 15 traditional leaders from Ile—Ife led by the Second in command to Ooni of Ife, Oba Idowu Adediwura,the Obalufe of Ife.


Meanwhile, Rotimi Makinde holds the title of Bobaselu of Ile—ife, Fiwagboye of Ila Orangun, Mayegun of Ifewara and Bobajiro of Ede, many persons from this town were all in attendance to rally support for their own beloved son.


Also, Several NNPC numero uno who were all former colleagues of Makinde and Bola Makinde graced the wedding ceremony. Baales, several title holders which includes Chief Funminiyi, Awontinde Akantioke, Architect Dunni Opayemi, Alh Yisa Aremu and friends, Many Car dealers led by chief Abiodun Ogbomola, Lanre Gentry, Otunba Makanjuola Alh Ayanleke, among other important personalities.


The occasion was Chaired by Prince Adegboyega Ogunwusi Sooko Layeekun of Ile Ife. Also well attended by big gurus in political class of Osun State Sooko Tajudeen Lawal, Alh Wole Oyebamiji, the MD of Water Inland Way of Nigeria, and Osun APC party chairman of Osun State and a former commissioner Alh Sooko Tajudeen Lawal and his executive members, Engr Remi Omowaye, Hon Benjamin Adereti,Hon Ayodele Fanibe,Chief Yinka Omisade, The Oluboris church congregation led by Chief Folarin, Chief Obadina Monsuru Fala,Mr Bakky Adeoye, Mr Deji Adenuga a member of Nollywood family who flew in from Dublin, Lady Bukky Arewa, Barr Tunji Bamisigbin, Mr Kola Odufuwa,The old grammarians of OGS led by Prince Adewale Adeboye, Mrs Cecilia And Hon Kunle Ojuade, the Makindes family led by Alh Ganiyu Makinde, the former police minister Alhaji Jelili Adesiyan and his beautiful wife.

"To those who could not be there physically but in spirit I honestly thank you all, I appreciate the credit alerts and those your wonderful texts and calls especially from the likes of the Chief of Staff to Mr president, Rt Hon Femi Gbajabiamila, Rt Hon Olubunmi Etteh a leader like a sister and of course the former deputy governor of Osun State.I am proud of you all." Rotimi Makinde, Former Lawmaker, Nollywood Film Producer.

APC, Tinubu won election through manipulations, now confused in govt – Segun Showunmi


Former spokesperson for the Atiku Abubakar Campaign Organisation and national chairmanship hopeful of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Segun Showunmi, has said the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, and its candidate during the last presidential election, President Bola Tinubu, are confused after rigging their way to power.



He said the President’s confusion is the reason for the country’s current hardship.



He spoke at the sidelines of the end-of-the-year party organised by the party in Ogun State on Saturday.



“The APC have manipulated, and they are now confused. Everything is not working. Life is now really unbearable. The cost of living is too high. Inflation is too high. People are just generally feeling unhappy; they can’t manage exchange rates. They can’t manage the naira. Every day, we hear stories of people getting killed, and they have not been able to do anything.



“They have compacted themselves in a party of poverty, a party where they only go for condolences, a focus-less and directionless group,” he said.



The candidate of the PDP in the last election, Ladi Adebutu, was accused of fleeing the country over allegations of vote buying during the 18th March gubernatorial election.


But on his return, he presented himself at the police headquarters in the state, gave his statement and left.



Showunmi, however, accused the APC of attempting to intimidate the PDP, insisting that his party cannot be cowed.



“It is difficult for opponents in Nigeria, and the ones that are in charge of the country now will go to any length or spare no expense to make life harder for the opponents. So what we have come here to do today is in solidarity with our party and the flag bearer during the last election in Ogun state, to say that nothing about the rumours going around is true. Thank God he has also presented himself before the police and all that is now in the past.



“But, suffice to say that democracy can not thrive under an atmosphere of bullying, within 16 years that the PDP was in charge of this country, I don’t remember us bullying the opposition and they had better stop bullying the opposition. We are not the kind of people that can be bullied or cawed,” he added.



Also speaking of his ambition to contest the position of the national chairmanship of the PDP, Atiku’s ex-spokesman noted that there is a need for a paradigm shift in the party.



“A political party that is 25 years old must review itself in a way that it can recalibrate, right its wrongs and bring together a set of new opinions that will make it different from all other parties and also run in an equitable, just and all-inclusive manner. People are not saying they just want a chairman, but they are saying they want Otunba Segun Showunmi. I will try my best and if it is the wish of the leaders and collegians, we shall run an insightful tenure, a paradigm shift from what we used to have.


“Every other zone has done Chairman and it is even beyond that now. It is about who has passion, capability, tenacity, wisdom and Competence to know how to administer the party in the right direction,” he said.

Ex Ogun Agric Commissioner Mourns Passing of Ondo Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu

Dr. Adeola Odedina, former Ogun State Commissioner of Agriculture, who also served as the provost of the Federal College of Agriculture in Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria and Former Rector Moshood Abiola Polytechnic Abeokuta Ogun State, Nigeria expressed heartfelt condolences to the people and government of Ondo State following the demise of Governor Rotimi Akeredolu.

The Former Commissioner disclosed this in a statement issued to newsmen on Thursday.

Akeredolu died on Wednesday morning at the age of 67. The governor passed on following a protracted illness.

Odedina reminisced about their collaborative efforts, highlighting their shared vision for agricultural development and the active involvement of youths in agriculture across Ondo State, Southwestern Nigeria, and the entire nation.


In his life governor Akeredolu at every public and private event, extol the dedication and passion of Dr Odedina for leadership in agricultural development.

The former commissioner extended his prayers to God, seeking strength and support for the family that Governor Akeredolu left behind.

Yuletide:Toyin Amuzu felicitates with Christians, preaches love



The house of representatives candidate of People's Democratic Party, PDP, High Chief Toyin Amuzu has felicitates with Christians in Abeokuta South federal constituency, Ogun State and beyond on this year’s Christmas celebrations.

He said the birth of Jesus christ evinces love, joy, peace and fulfilment for humanity. He urges Christians and Nigerians to show more love to one another and live peacefully as one united people with a great hope for prosperity.

In his goodwill message, issued on Sunday, the real estate guru noted that “beyond just Christmas, witnessing the end of this year is quite a significant and uncommon blessing for all to thank God about. Especially, for his love, forgiveness, peace and other blessings enjoyed all through the year.”

He noted that, “the yuletide is an avenue for all to reflect on these blessings and replicate same in the life of those in need.”

He expressed optimism that the Nation at large will be better off if all imbibes the spirit of unity, love, tolerance and respect for the opinion of others.

He buttressed that the decadence of these virtues amidst unnecessary covet is the hallmark of insecurity and kidnappings that are been witnessed across the country.

He thereafter appealed to all, irrespective of faith to pray for the country, leaders and government in the quest to achieving a secure, peaceful and united Nigeria.

He then wished the people of Abeokuta South federal constituency and Ogun state area festival of merriments and a prosperous New Year, in advance.

...Dedicates Award To Governor Abiodun, Aremo Osoba



Talented real estate practitioner, Dr Babatunde Adeyemo, has been named the Synergy's 'Man of the Year 2023,' a prestigious award bestowed on him by Synergy Interlinks Network to crown the over 60 different awards he had honourably garnered this year alone from distinguished organisations, professional bodies, groups, youths and individuals.

The colourful presentation of the Award to Dr Adeyemo at a ceremony that took place at the Marque within the sprawling Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library (OOPL), Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital, attracted dignitaries from far and near.

The Realtor who is the CEO of Pelican Valley Nigeria Limited, a foremost Nigerian real estate firm behind the Pelican Valley Estate Laderin, Abeokuta; Pelican Brief Estate; Pelican's Ecostay Apartments and Pelican Green Acres Farm Estate - located at Kobape corridor of Ogun State, is also a philanthropist and founder, Oko Opo Foundation, the vehicle through which he caters to the widows, children and other vulnerable members of the society.


Explaining the rationale behind the honour, Mr Kazeem Adewale, the founder of Synergy Interlinks Network, said the Meritorious Man of the Year Award given to the young philanthropist and real estate developer, is meant to celebrate his remarkable achievements in the areas of philanthropy, integrity and due diligence in real estate practice, jobs creation and helping to bridge the nation's widening housing deficit.

Other personalities who received the Synergy's meritorious awards include a member of Ogun State House of Assembly representing Idiroko Ipokia state constituency, Hon Bisi Oyedele and Hon. Lukman Adeleye, the minority leader of the Ogun state house of Assembly.

Also honoured are Miss Gift Barry-Oba, Saheed Adeola (a journalist with Fresh FM, Abeokuta) and 70 others.

Responding, Dr Babatunde Adeyemo who is also a ECOWAS Youth Council Ambassador as well as Anti - Corruption Ambassador, said the award is one of the greatest ways to wrap up the ever demanding and eventful 2023, he said he's delighted to dedicated the award to the Governor of Ogun State, Prince, Dr, Dapo Abiodun for creating a conducive environment for businesses to operate safely in Ogun State, and also, the former Governor of Ogun State, Aremo, Olusegun Osoba for his rural electrification projects during his years in Office, which paved way for the location of the Pelican-Brief Estate project at Kobape, Ogun State. The Ogun real Estate poster boy however used the medium to congratulate all his estates existing customers, noting that the company will soon halt sales of lands to concentrate on luxury housing development and sales on it Estates.

Breaking: OGSG Gives Quit Notice To OMO Forest Reserve Encroachers




Illegal farmers and timber contractors around the elephant conservation area in Omo Forest Reserve, in Ijebu- East/North Local Government Area of the State have been ordered to vacate the area on or before January 15, 2024.

The State Commissioner for Forestry, Engr. Taiwo Oludotun, gave the order during a meeting with farmers, village heads and timber contractors at Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, disclosing that 17 communities were identified to have encroached on the buffer zones of the Forest Reserve.

According to the Commissioner, “the 17 communities are Eseke, Tamitami, Bridge, Korede, Fatai, Sojukorodo, Etemi- Gerade, Onigburugburu, Erifun, Aba Alhaja, Erimogan, Ologunna, Ori Apata, Imaba, Apora, Fatai 2 and Yomi Iga”.



Engr. Oludotun pointed out that planting cocoa seedlings within the state's forest reserves was illegal, warning that any cocoa seedlings found within the forest reserve after the exit date would be duly sanctioned.

"The state Ministry of Forestry will not fold its arm and allow illegalities to continue within its forest reserves, any timber contractor found to be involved in cocoa plantation within the reserves, the government property hammer of such contractor will be withdrawn’’, he said.

In his remarks, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Mr. Timothy Olatunji,

called on timber contractors to cooperate with the Ministry to put an end to the unwholesome activities within the forest reserves.

Responding, the representatives of timber contractors, Hon. Kunle Kalejaye and Alhaja Ranti Bambi, expressed dismay at the violation of government’s directive by some miscreants, promising to complement the Ministry's efforts in curbing the illicit act.

OPC National coordinating council (NCC) member, Prince Dr. Adedipe Dauda Ewenla congratulates Aare Gani Adams as he takes Ayinba Ayomide Joy to the altar





Member of National Coordinating Council, Oodua People's Congress OPC, Prince Amb Dr. Adedipe Dauda Ewenla NiL DiL Bsc Msc. has congratulated Aare Ige Adams, The Aare Ona kakanfo of Yorubaland on the traditional wedding with his beautiful wife Ayinba Ayomide Joy yesterday 9th of December, 2023.


According to the wedding message from Prince Amb Dr. Adedipe Dauda Ewenla NiL DiL Bsc Msc, "Dear Boss the 15th Aare Ona kakanfo of Yorubaland Iba Gani Abiodun Ige Adams, I feel humble to convey my most heartfelt congratulations to you and your new wife on this most special day. May your love only grow stronger over the years.


Sir, congratulations on this most important part of life, Have a wonderful life together. I am very excited for you both today, Boss. Your partner is fortunate since you are not only a great leader but also a wonderful a great warrior of note.


May you both be happy together. Dearest Boss, I have never seen you happier or full of life than you have been leading up to your traditional wedding, Sir. I wish you and your spouse every happiness and prosperity in the future.


So I have every hope for you both to have happiness and love. I wish you a sweet and lengthy honeymoon thus I will have time and freedom to boss around. Wishing you a happy traditional marriage life. I am happy you finally found your missing half and made a lifelong commitment to cherish and love it. I wish you success and exciting married life

Congratulations to 15th Aare Ona kakanfo of Yorubaland Iba Gani Abiodun Ige Adams and the new beautiful Ayinba Ayomide.Joy Adams

Congratulations to the generalissimo of Yorubaland
Congratulations to the Oodua people's congress
Congratulations to the Oodua progressive Union
Congratulations sir/ma.

Signed

Prince Amb Dr Adedipe Dauda Ewenla Nis DiL Bsc Msc
National Local Government inter-relation Committee Chairman

Let's Join Hands To Build Nigeria, Abike Dabiri, Pelican Valley CEO Urge Diasporas


....Advocate Making Exit Plan, Investment Ties With Home Ahead Of Retirement



The Chairman/ CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa and realtor (Amb) Babatunde Adeyemo have called on Nigerians in the United Kingdom, United States and other parts of Europe to join hands with their fellow compatriots at home to build Nigeria together to greater heights.

Hon. Abike Dabiri and Ambassador Adeyemo gave the advice separately on Sunday night while addressing the Nigerians in the UK during the Avenue Impact Business Networking and Winter Ball at the Crown Plaza Hotel, London.

While the former federal lawmaker and veteran Broadcast journalist who expressed joy because of the many diasporas making Nigeria proud at home and globally, who she urged to continue believing in themselves and supporting one another to keep Nigeria aloft for honours, Adeyemo advised them not to wait until they've attained the retirement age before making plans to relocate back home - japada, or establish investment ties with their fatherland.

The CEO of NIDCOM said the Commission exists among other things to serve as an ambassador and a bridge between the Nigeria diaspora and homeland to foster continuous collaboration, preserving expertise, and mobilising resources for Nigeria's socio-economic, cultural, and political development by way of encouraging those abroad to invest at home.

According to her, there is a mortgage scheme of the Federal Government to support the diasporas on mortgage issues.

In his address, Adeyemo told the diasporas that the time to make strategic exit plans and establish investment ties with home is now that many of them are still active or have few years ahead of their retirement age so that the process of relocation would be seamless, thorough and achievable when the period beckons on them.

The CEO of Pelican Valley Nigeria Limited, a foremost Nigerian real estate firm behind the Pelican Valley Estate Laderin, Abeokuta, Pelican Valley's Brief Estate, Pelican's Ecostay Apartments and Pelican Valley Green Acres Farm Estate - all at Kobape - Masa corridor of Ogun State spoke on the Investment opportunities in the real estate business back home at the well attended event by Nigerian professionals and government officials, including the Chairperson of the Diaspora Commission, Hon. Abike Dabiri - Erewa, the Mayor of Southwark London, Michael Shitu and Mr Smart Kemiki, the Director of Dominion Forever Limited.

Adeyemo who is a multi - award winning real estate practitioner, urged diasporas to make hay while the sun still shone or better still, take a bow when the ovation is heard loud, even as he said they could venture into the real estate industry with little or no funds by starting as realtors, earn commissions and grow to be like the Pelican Valley within the next 10 years.

He, however, identified capital, due diligence, development and value adding as well as goodwill as four basic necessities to be in place for one to succeed or excel in any venture, especially the real estate industry.

The ECOWAS Youth Ambassador and an Anti - Corruption Ambassador, explained that carrying out due diligence, for example, is very critical when buying any piece of land lest one falls into the hands of scammers and have one's fingers burnt while the goodwill is essential to a successful marketing of real estate products.

According to him, if any of the diasporas follows those four key factors with a strategic exit plan long before retirement and possible relocation to Nigeria, the better the chances of success.

"As we have, japa so we have japada syndrome...infact, to japada syndrome is even more complex than to japa...if you don't want to eventually become a mama londona or baba londona in future...they say, Ile ni abo sinmi oko ...the time to start having an investment ties with your homeland is now...don't ever procrastinate...the ovation will soon be loud and it will be in your best interest to take a bow when the ovation is loud," he advised.

Adeyemo recalled with pride and satisfaction that he has been practicing real estate business for over 14 years without a single dispute or court case and without running to the police for any land dispute, warning investors to be mindful when they 'see a real estate company doing aggressive marketing,' they should know that something is chasing such a firm.

He noted that in Pelican Valley, they don't call their prospects, having been convinced that real estate is value driven.

He said, "If you Google "the only estate with full government approval in.Ogun state now, you will definitely see what the Ogun State government said about our Estates...not only the Ogun State government but also private individuals and investors.

"Pelican Valley Estate has 100 percent positive reviews on Google....The values we add to our projects made our client's ROI to move up by almost 300 percent in just one year.

"We launched Pelican Brief with a paltry sum of 685 just 3 years ago, today, Pelican-Brief is #5m per plot and it will be N7.5m per plot starting from next tomorrow which is the 5th of December.

"In that Estate, we have a 500 kva electric transformer, fully energized, 5 armed security guards, Camels and peacocks for tourist attractions.....less than 50 mins drive to.the.Lagos State governors office and 15 mins from the Ogun State governors office.

"We also have Pelican Valley estate, Laderin...we introduced that estate for just 800K per plot 9 years ago but today, the plot is N 25Million and it will be N30m next tomorrow...I live in that Estate with my family presently. These are lands we bought as low as 300K per plot about ten years ago."

Earlier in his welcome address, the CEO of Avenue Impact Limited and Convener of the event, Mr. Funso Akinwunmi appreciated Honourable Abike Dabiri-Erewa for her presence, and lauded her for the dedication to fostering stronger ties between Nigerians in the diaspora and their homeland, adding that the establishment of the NIDCOM is a testament to the Nigerian government's dedication to leveraging the diaspora's vast human capital and material resources.

"We extend our encouragement to the government to proactively cultivate an environment that makes Nigeria a home and an attractive destination for those contemplating travel abroad. Our beloved Nigeria holds immense potential, and fostering an environment conducive to growth and prosperity will undoubtedly serve as a magnet for Nigerians at home and abroad.

"It is our collective responsibility to engage in nation-building actively, and a critical aspect of this endeavour involves addressing key areas that influence citizens' decisions, including the desire to travel abroad. By investing in robust infrastructure and fortifying the economy, the government can instil confidence and pride in Nigerians, making them enthusiastic about contributing to the nation's growth and development.

"We also urge the government to seize this opportunity to prioritise initiatives that enhance the appeal of Nigeria, both for its residents and those living abroad. A thriving and welcoming Nigeria will retain its talented citizens and attract the global Nigerian diaspora, fostering a collective effort towards building a stronger and more prosperous nation," he said.

Akinwunmi also appreciated the CEO of Pelican Valley Nigeria Limited whom he described as a distinguished expert in property investment for gracing the business networking event and sharing his useful wisdom in the real estate business within the Nigerian context.

"Your wealth of knowledge and strategic vision have undoubtedly played a crucial role in the real estate sector, and we are privileged to have you share your wisdom with us," he said.

Ibogun sets to launch fundraising for construction of civic center in December




“The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.” “Giving is not just about making a donation. It is about making a difference.”


The Ibogun community in a bid to create an avenue for getting people's opinions is set to launch a fundraising for the construction of a Civic center on the 6th of December 2023 at Ikeja, Lagos State.


Civic center is an important part of a community because it provides a place for people to come together and engage in activities that promote civic engagement. It can be used for a variety of purposes, such as hosting public meetings, providing a venue for cultural events, and offering recreational activities. Civic centers can also be used to provide educational opportunities, such as classes and workshops.


It will provide a place for people to come together, civic centers can help to foster a sense of community and promote civic engagement.



The Kabiyesi, Hrm Oba Adeshina Kayode Faluade while speaking with our correspondent said, the construction of a mosque and motorized borehole is borne out of his passion to assist the people in getting water supplies for their daily activities.


The guest musician for the day is King Wasiu Ayinde Marshal popularly known as KWAM 1, while important dignitaries in the length and breath of Nigeria is expected to attend the fundraising and launching ceremony which would be taken place at R & A City Hotel in Ikeja, Lagos state on the 6th of December 2023.

Business Networking Event: Nigerians In UK Excited As Pelican Valley CEO Lands In London


...Expected To Attract Over £2Million Investment To Ogun

Ground swells of enthusiasm and expectation have remained high among Nigerians living in the United Kingdom as the Pelican Valley CEO, Ambassador Babatunde Adeyemo landed in London - ahead of the Avenue Impact Winter Ball slated for December 3rd at the Crown Plaza Hotel, London.

The Chairman of the Nigeria Diaspora Commissioner, Hon. Abike Dabiri - Erewa will grace the exclusive networking event as a Special guest of honour while Realtor Adeyemo will use the avenue to connect with other project professionals, Nigerians in the UK and enlighten them about investment opportunities, particularly in the real estate industry back home in Nigeria.

Adeyemo who is the brain behind the Pelican Valley Estate , where unusual homes happen, Pelican Brief Estate, where he sets to ignite a smartcity, Pelican's Ecostay Apartments, where nature meets luxury and Pelican Valley Greenish Acres Farm Estate, where investors farm to fortune at Kobape - Masa corridor of Ogun State - and few metres away from Professor Wole Soyinka Train Station Abeokuta, stormed London Avenue Impact Winter Ball with a range of Pelican Valley real estate products for the diasporas, who have all been eagre to meet the tested and trusted real estate brand and developer.

Speaking to The Daily Crucible about the event, Adeyemo, who vouched for the integrity of the organiser, assured of his readiness to help Nigerians living abroad to benefit from the Pelican Valley's many products, which he said were designed to suit their taste and peculiar needs.

He explained that he would specifically guide them on the prospects in the real estate business and where to invest for assured ROI; drawing from his over a decade of practical experience in the Nigeria's real estate industry.

Receiving the real Estate poster boy at the Heathrow Airport, London, the convener and Director of the Avenue Impact Limited ,Funso Akinwunmi, expressed delight over the arrival of the multiple award winning real developer and anti curruption ambassador.

He said all is set for the prospects to embrace the once in a lifetime investment opportunity.

Aside Adeyemo, Mr. Smart Kemiki will also give property portfolio insights at the event while live performance will be done by Paul Play Dairo.

In a related development, Ambassador Adeyemo will also embark on another business trip to Canada for the forthcoming Canada Trade Mission '24 slated for early next year in the North American country.

Earlier in July 2023, The Daily Crucible reported that an estimated over half a billion dollar investment is expected to come to Ogun State, particularly Abeokuta, the state capital, next year to boost income, create jobs and further drive the socioeconomic fortune of the Egba people to the next level.

Cumulatively, the investments are expected to come from Nigerians living in Canada, United States, Europe and other parts of the world who are desirous of laying a solid foundation back home by way of investments preparatory to their 'Japada.'

And the vehicle to drive the investments is the planned ‘Canada Trade Mission 2024,’ a trade show and exhibitions, which is an initiative of the Solteque Group to bring Nigerians in diaspora together for a sensitization fair on the opportunities available to explore back home in the real estate sector, Adire, Isanyan, Aso Oke and other local fabrics business that are synonymous with the Egbas of Ogun State.

Also, the Pre - conference session of it was held in October in Nigeria at the June 12 Cultural Centre Kuto - Abeokuta which witnessed former President Olusegun Obasanjo, Governor Dapo Abiodun and the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Pelican Valley Nigeria Limited, Realtor Adeyemo, the Permanent Secretary, Ogun State Ministry of Culture & Tourism, Mrs Oluwatosin Oloko and Special Adviser to the Governor on Job & Employment Creation, Mr. Abiola Odetola galvanized the youths, artisans, local talents, and the economy in diverse sectors for exposure to the global market of consumers and investors in Canada as well as other parts of the world.

On the Canada Trade Exhibitions, the multi - award winning realtor assured that he would personally guide those eager to Japada on how to invest hard earned savings lest they fall into the wrong hands and lose their money.

Gov. Adeleke Dissolved US To Pave Way For Removal Of Osun CJ - Commission

There seems no respite in place for the embattled administration of the Osun state governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, as members of the Osun state Judicial Service Commission dissolved illegally this October have finalised plans to fight their abrupt sack within the ambit of law.

In a statement signed by Hon. Rotimi Makinde and Barrister Tomi Olagbaju on behalf of the entire members of the dissolved judicial commission, the disenchanted group explained that the dissolution of the statutory commissions before the end of their five years' tenure was a product of executive recklessness which should not be enlivened for the sake of commonsense, decency, orderliness and our fledging democracy.

The group alleged that their commission's dissolution was politically motivated and had connection with sinister motive against the Chief Judge of the state, Honourable Justice Adepele Ojo.

According to them, "when the state government could not find the CJ pliable to execute their devious plan and consequently could not find anything incriminating against the CJ, since all approvals from her office to our commission went through due process of law, the Governor believed the best strategy to adopt is to disband us, and bring in ductile characters, even when our tenure still remains four years."

They added that, "it is strange that a government which has become a butt of jokes and comedy in the comity of states over unending financial infraction, recently being its inability to justify the over N130b revenue accrued to it in the last one year and failure to account for N10b extra budget for food and entertainment inserted in the supplementary budget of the state governor, is the one devoting its energy to sack a Chief Judge over ridiculous and puerile N5m graft claim. Where does the Government derive powers to investigate and punish a Chief Judge? Such powers reside in the National Judicial Council."

The group equally stated that Governor Adeleke had all along, since his inauguration, stopped the salaries of all the statutory boards in such a reckless manner just as he used the same to lock out some traditional rulers and deprived them of their priveleges.

The group finally appealed to the National Judicial Council to pay adequate attention to the management of judiciary in Osun as they equally appealed to Nigerians and security operatives to hold Governor Adeleke responsible should anything untoward happens to them or any member of their family.

They vouched to fight on until they get justice.

"Our case will be the terminus point to the impunity and illegality being perpetrated by the current government. They must have got away with others, but in our case, we will fight and get the deserving justice,". The statement concluded.

It would be recalled that chairmen and members of the statutory commissions, namely Osun State Judicial Service Commission; Osun State Independent Electoral Commission (OSSIEC); Osun State Civil Service Commission and Osun State House of Assembly Service Commission, dissolved October 30, 2023, had challenged their dissolution at the National Industrial Court of Nigeria (NICN), Ibadan, Oyo State, urging among other reliefs, the court to nullify the dissolution and direct the Osun State Government to stop giving further effect to the purported constitution of the new commissions.

The claimants also prayed the court to ask the state government to pay damages in the sum of N500m

Only Registered Tractors'll Operate In Ogun Forest Reserves — Says Commissioner




Henceforth, tractors not registered with the Ministry of Forestry in Ogun State would not be allowed to operate within the State’s forest reserves.

Commissioner for Forestry, Engr. Taiwo Oludotun dropped this hint during a chat with newsmen at his office in Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, saying that the government would no longer fold its hands and allow illegality to persist across its forest reserves.

He further disclosed that registration and proper documentation of the tractor with the Ministry is necessary, as a sticker would be issued before such a tractor could be allowed to operate within the reserves.

Oludotun stated that timber contractors were also not left out in the new order, adding that they must also revalidate their registration with the Ministry before they could be allowed to operate within the government forest reserves, advising forest officers to ensure they protect trees planted from being destroyed.

Rotimi Makinde Repudiates Dissolution Of Statutory Commissions By Governor Adeleke, Tasks Him To Rescind Decision







A former lawmaker who represented Ife Federal constituency at the National Assembly in the 7th Assembly, Hon. Rotimi Makinde has took a swipe at Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State for dissolving statutory commissions just as he advised him to rescind decision with immediate effect.



The Ife born politician and APC Chieftain also threatened to go to Court should the Governor refuse to call for reinstatement of the sacked officials, including him (Makinde) who is a member of Osun State Judicial Service Commission.



It would be recalled that the Governor took the decision on Monday, October 30, 2023 and the affected commissions are the State Civil Service Commission, the Judicial Service Commission, the Osun State Independent Electoral Commission and the Osun State House of Assembly Service Commission respectively.



Makinde in a statement on Tuesday personally signed by him and made available to the media said:



“I am really stunned to see that Governor Ademola Adeleke whom I had personal relationship with before he became Governor and who once served as a Senator with better understanding of law making would act in a manner that defies the tenets of the rule of law. Even the President of the Federation didn't have record of removing anyone in statutory offices at the Federal level through use of executive fiat.



“The handlers of Mr. Governor ought to have advised and guided him accordingly on how statutory commissions work, how their membership are constituted, their tenure in office, etc. For example, the Judicial Commission where I belong is of 5-year tenure and was just renewed by the immediate past Governor. The dissolution of these Statutory Commissions on Monday by the Governor is a total aberration and must be reversed forthwith.



The statement further stressed:



“With no intent to embarrass the Governor and his government, I expect Mr. Governor to heed wise counsel and ensure that things are done in an honorable manner and in tandem with extant rules. Meanwhile, tendering of apologies, rescinding decisions or making policy corrections is not new in governance and it isn't an act of cowardice, it only shows such leadership is matured and has respect for the people, protocol, convention and the grundnorm that govern them to foster cohesion, inclusiveness, peace and progress.



“Indeed, Mankind has always had problems with the rule of law but every nation, even if grudgingly, recognises that the rule of law is at the heart of the social contract. Destroy it and you destroy the social contract and the basis for the community of man and the institution of government. Individuals rulers may abuse it or bend it to their whims and caprices but the rule of law is an open wound. It cannot be ignored because it opens itself to the conscience of political leaders at all levels. The rule of law matters, therefore, Governor Adeleke shouldn't allow sycophants around him to mislead or make him walk on eggshells.



“Under our laws, the legislature makes the laws and the courts interpret them. If anyone is suspected of breaking the law, the constitution says he must be taken before a judge who will decide his fate. I expect Mr. Governor to toe the line of honor and decency by shifting his ground on this matter otherwise I will approach the court which is the final arbiter to seek redress.” The statement concluded.

Pelican Valley CEO, Adeyemo reiterates support for Nigerian Youths


...As Lamide Lawal Becomes Rotary Club Of Oluomo Sunrise President


An ECOWAS Youth Ambassador, Dr. Babatunde Adeyemo has reiterated his commitment to supporting and encouraging Nigerian youths who are engaged in worthy ventures towards advancing the growth and development of society and humanity.


Dr. Adeyemo who is the CEO of Pelican Valley Nigeria Limited, a foremost Nigerian real estate firm, said he renders such support through leading by example in real estate business and also through Oko Opo Foundation, a not - for - profit charity that caters for the widows, their dependants, the less privileged and vulnerable members of the society.


The Realtor spoke on Sunday, October 29 at the Excellent Event Centre Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital during the installation of former Special Assistant to Governor Dapo Abiodun on Youths Affairs, Comrade Olamide Lawal, as the President of Rotary Club Of Oluomo Sunrise shortly after the Emerald Humanitarian Service Award 2023 was bestowed on him by the Club.


Citing himself as reference point, Adeyemo said it is both possible and practicable for a Nigerian youth to succeed in any noble cause in the country without harming oneself, others or cutting corners and engaging in irregularities, recalling that with just a meagre amount of money, he ventured into real estate business in less than 15 years and has today made a success story.

He harped on integrity, honesty, patience, diligence, perseverance, delay gratification and quality service delivery as salient attributes one needs to imbibe to succeed not only in real estate business but also in life generally.

The awardee appealed to Nigerian youths to make integrity, patience, perseverance, diligence and trustworthiness their companions if they aspired to succeed in business and in any other worthy endeavours.


Others who were honoured with awards at the ceremony graced by the Deputy Governor, Noimot Oyedele - Salako, an engineer, Commissioner for Women Affairs, Hon. Motunrayo Oladapo - Adeleye and the Aboro of Ibeseland, Oba Rotimi Mulero, include young politician and State House of Assembly aspirant during the last general elections in the state, Solomon Enilolobo and a public servant, Mr Obayemi Ayodele, who is a product of Moshood Abiola Polytechnic, Abeokuta.


Adeyemo who commended the Rotary Club and the newly installed President, Olamide Lawal for the award, promised to support and encourage them in any of their societal and humanity uplifting projects. Dr. Adeyemo, an anti corruption ambassador also sieze the occasion to hint the gathering about is zeal to take the crusade and message of hope to the Nigerian youths all over the world.

Excitement as Oludotun celebrates birthday, distributes N2,000 worth of fuel to 2,000 beneficiaries (PHOTO & VIDEO)





As Birthdays are a special day for many people, as it marks the anniversary of their birth. It is a day to celebrate life and to reflect on the past year, The honorable commissioner of Forestry in Ogun state, Hon. Taiwo Oludotun has celebrated his birthday today with distribution of palliative to the people of Abeokuta city today 25th of October, 2023.


The beneficiaries received two thousands naira (N2,000) worth of Petroleum Motor Spirits PMS known as petrol as a way of appreciating God for his love over his life and to provide succor to them during the economic downturn ravaging the country at the moment.




According to Amebo Newspapers NG correspondent, the method of distribution was done in a popular filling station situated in Abeokuta North area of Ogun state coordinated by All Progressives Party APC chieftain, Hon. Lanre Jaji who successfully complete the task to selected beneficiaries.
The beneficiaries includes, Motorcycle riders, taxi cab, private vehicles among others.


Hon. Taiwo Oludotun while speaking with our correspondent on a telephony interview said,
"Birthdays are time to show appreciation for family and friends and to make wishes for the future..... Birthdays are a time to celebrate and to recognize the importance of life, I am always happy when I give out to the people, those who are closer to me knows that as my usual attitude, there are lots of reasons to appreciate Almighty Jesus for his grace upon me and my family over the years" he said.


The beneficiaries extended their appreciation to the celebrant, they prayed for long life and more prosperity to Hon. Taiwo Oludotun as they happily received their petrol at the filing station.

Sagamu Crime Prevention: Akarigbo Meets Ogun Security Team






As parts of efforts to put an end to issue of Insecurity bedevilling Sagamu and its environs, the Akarigbo and Paramount Ruler of Remoland, HRM Alayeluwa Oba Dr Babatunde Adewale Ajayi CFR yesterday held a consultative meeting with Security officials from the Ogun State government.

The State security team was led by Special Adviser to the State Governor on Security, AIG Sola Subair rtd.


Other members in the security team included Security consultant to the Governor, CP Awolowo Ajogun rtd, SSA (security) Hon. Biyi Odubote, and all the D.P.Os in Sagamu.


Speaking at the consultative meeting, the security officials briefed Oba Dr Adewale Ajayi about the war on criminality in his domain particularly cultism and the successes so far achieved.

AIG Subair (rtd) reiterated the resolve of the Ogun State government to rid Remoland of cultism.

He explained that about 120 arrests have been made by the police in the last 3 months and that about 100 are on remand through court orders.

On his remark, HRM Oba Ajayi CFR appreciated the state government a for its efforts which are yielding positive results.

He equally commended and appreciate the State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun for providing new APC ( Armoured Personnel Carrier) to supplement and improve the logistics that Ogun State government had already provided.

The Kabiyesi also reiterated and pledged support of all the traditional institutions and the good people of Remo to the government in the drive to make sagamu and Remo peaceful communities.


Also present at the event were HRH Oba Adewale Osiberu, Elepe of Epe, HRH Oba Oriyomi Soile, Radanuwa of Idado and Chief Adebayo Onafuwa, Bamofin of Remoland.

Canada Trade Mission '24: Obasanjo, Abiodun, Pelican Valley CEO To Grace Abeokuta Pre -Conference Session Oct 23

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, Governor Dapo Abiodun and the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Pelican Valley Nigeria Limited, Ambassador Babatunde Adeyemo are among the dignitaries expected to grace the pre - conference Abeokuta 2023 session of the forthcoming Canada Trade Mission '24.

The Pre - conference Abeokuta '23 which has been slated for October 23 at the June 12 Cultural Centre Kuto - Abeokuta, the state capital seeks to galvanise artisans, local talents, and the economy in diverse sectors preparatory for exposure to the global market of consumers and investors in Canada as well as other parts of the world.

The elder statesman Obasanjo is coming as chairman of the occasion, Governor Abiodun would be the distinguished guest of honour while Realtor Babatunde Adeyemo would feature as guest speaker.

Other dignitaries expected to attend the event are the Alake of Egbaland, Oba Adedotun Gbadebo; who is the Royal Father of the day, the Iyalode of Yorubaland, Chief (Mrs) Alaba Lawson (Mother of the day) and Tunde Kilani (guest of honour).

Others are guest speakers including Permanent Secretary, Ogun State Ministry of Culture & Tourism, Mrs Oluwatosin Oloko and Special Adviser to Governor Dapo Abiodun on Job & Employment Creation, Mr. Abiola Odetola.

The Daily Crucible had in July 2023 reported an estimated half a billion dollar investment is expected to come to Ogun State, particularly Abeokuta, the state capital, next year to boost income, create jobs and further drive the socioeconomic fortune of the Egba people to the next level.

Cumulatively, the investment is expected to come from Nigerians living in Canada, United States, Europe and other parts of the world who are eager to lay a solid foundation back home by way of investment preparatory to their “Japada.”

And the vehicle to drive the investment is the planned ‘Canada Trade Mission 2024,’ a trade show and exhibitions slated for next year in Canada. It is an initiative of the Solteque Group which is aimed at bringing Nigerians in Diaspora together for a sensitization fair on the opportunities available for them to explore back home in real estate sector, Adire and other local fabrics business that are synonymous with the Egbas of Ogun State.

The promoter of the planned 5 – day event in Canada is Chief Olawale Olaleye, who disclosed this to The Daily Crucible that the event had already received the blessing of Chief Olusegun Obasanjo and the Alake of Egbaland, Oba Adedotun Gbadebo, the Osile of Oke – Ona Egba, Oba Adedapo Tejuosho, and other sectional monarchs.

Chief Olaleye who is the CEO of Solteque Group and the Bobawoga of Orile Itesi, Egbaland, said that the investment drive is targeting the real estate sector as well as the Adire, Isanyan, Aso Oke and other local fabrics businesses.

According to him, the Canada Trade Mission ’24 will feature a talk show where notable practitioners in real estate like the CEO of Pelican Valley Nigeria Limited, Dr. Babatunde Adeyemo, will educate participants on how to take advantage of the real estate investment back home.

“We are looking at a project that is set to bring about a quarter to half a billion dollar investments into Ogun State, particularly Abeokuta from investors and other participants that are going to channel their resources back home.

“It is going to be a loaded event and is probably going to be a 5 – day event, because we planned for tourist attractions, when people come into the country, we take them around for site seeing perhaps it will be the event for the last day. It is going to be a trade show, products exhibitions, talk show where notable practitioners in real estate like the CEO of Pelican Valley Nigeria Limited will educate people on how to take advantage of real estate investment.

“The ‘Canada Trade Mission 2024’ is borne out of the idea of trying to let our people in diaspora see the opportunity that are in real estate at home," Chief Olaleye said.

Corroborating the Bobawoga, the CEO of Pelican Valley, Dr. Babatunde Adeyemo, who vouched for the integrity of the organiser and the planned trade show itself, assured of the preparedness of the foremost real estate firm to help Nigerians living abroad benefit from its many products.

The multi award winning Realtor also noted that the Pelican Valley products are specifically tailored to meet the yearnings and taste of Nigerians in Diaspora, assuring that he would personally attend the ‘Canada Trade Mission 2024’ to appropriately guide those eager to Japada and invest their hard earned savings/earnings lest they fall into wrong hands and lose their money.

He said, “I’m an anti – corruption Ambassador and have been practicing real estate for the past 12 years. It is a rare privilege partnering with Chief Olawale Olaleye, the Bobawoga. I got to know him as an investor, he personally invested in our project and has fully developed his project in our Pelican Brief Estate,with 100% government approval. He is one of the over 100 Nigerians in Canada that have invested in our project, his integrity and obedience fished him out, I’m a reserved person I don’t roll with people that will dent my integrity and image. I have critically studied him, and realised that he is a man of his word. I’m ready to throw in my hart at whatever he is doing.

“So, I see Canada Trade Mission 2024 as an opportunity. About a year ago when he invited me, I first of all thought he was part of those that makes mouth but after getting my Visa Without collecting a dime from me I began to take a second look at the thing, although I ‘m not always interested in traveling out, I don’t like it. We have successfully earnersed the international real estate world without stepping out of Nigeria, but he has been using his love to persuade me to help people in the diaspora and continue to contribute to humanity. It is not about going there to make money but to help people of like -minds, people of aee age willing to japada successfully.

“You know we are used to hearing Japa, now we are hearing Japada. When you Japa and you achieved your dreams there, there is a need for you to also Japada. So, Bobawoga and Pelican are actually an architects of Japada, he is helping those that want to Japada, to make things easy for them to Japada because I know that it is not that easy for you to come back home because there are many conditions attached to coming back.

“You must have a solid base. What are you coming back to do? You are getting old already and the weather is not friendly to you anymore. You can’t just leave that place in a hurry. You have so many dependants there, you have to settle them. Coming down here, you need to answer the questions of, ‘ what are you coming here to do?’ Which investment have you made? So, he is trying to help those that are ripe to Japada, to make a solid investment back home. I have to be there to talk to them and give advice so that when they are coming back, they will not fall into wrong hands posing as real estate players. You see, the prey of these scammers are the diasporas eager to Japada, who had worked in the snow and want to invest their hard earned savings/earnings in Nigeria. They are the prey of the fraudsters. I’m going there personally to be part of the discussants and to let people know the value of the real estate investment and how to start early before they eventually Japada. So, it is my passion and I’m really happy to be part of this development.”

“In fact, our products are meant for them. I know by the time I will be leaving Canada, Babawoga will be given a Chieftaincy title in Canada by his people because the value of the investment expected cannot be overemphasized, once they pay, they are getting their allocation almost immediately. It is not the case of someone waiting for months or years to get allocated. We have done our beacon sheet and it is government approved. We have Pelican Greenish Acres Farm Estate for them to keep their heart and soul together, we have Pelican Ecostay Apartments where we build houses for them. You can buy ready – made houses from us so that you don’t fall preys to wrong hands and lose your money. We are fully prepared to meet demands.”

Pelican Valley Announces date for Increment In Lands Prices, Pledges Continuous Effort To Serve Better.





A foremost real estate company in Nigeria, Pelican Valley Nigeria Limited has announced the increment of Price of the lands in it Estates and pledged its continuous effort to serve it customers better and deliver premium value with a consistent high return on investment on their investment with it.

The CEO of the firm, Ambassador (Dr.) Babatunde Adeyemo, made this known to the newsmen on Tuesday in a release that entails the public notice to the prospective and potential Customers.

He disclosed the reasons behind the Increment of the price, adding that the increase will be effective from 5th of December, 2023.

While announcing the new prices, he noted the current and new prices of the affected Estates.

According to Adeyemo "Due to our projected and ongoing massive capital investments to the tune of over #1B on Basic infrastructures in our Estates and the Client's financial commitment to over 90% of our lands in our Estates, there will be an upward review in the prices of land in our Estates.

He also called on those that are willing to invest in real estate business to quickly key in to it before it will be too late for them, and disclosed the price of some of the firm's estates at the beginning how much they worth now.


While analysing the benefit of the Pelican Valley Products, he highlighted the social amenities been put in place in all the Estates and the uniqueness of those Estates among others in the South West region of Nigeria.

"You need to invest with someone with a proven track records of integrity and goodwill so that your real estate investment can be secured. Let me shock you, 90% of Nigerians in diaspora who are investing in real estate had actually got their hands burnt, because most of them are unable to reach out to realtors who can secure their investments. And it takes someone with clean bill of health, prudency and great integrity to secure real estate on behalf of any individual. It is very evident in our track record that we have been into this real estate business for almost 14 years now without a single court or police case and when you check our reviews, u will discover that we have 100% positive reviews on all our public platforms. So, it would be a wonderful opportunity for those that are willing to invest and get a high RoI to take full advantage. Take for instance the Pelican Valley Estate which we started selling land there at N800k about eight years ago,today, a plot of land there is N20million to be increased to about #25 million, also Pelican Brief Estate in Kobape, we started selling land at N785k but today, it is N5million per plot, now to be increased to about #7.5 million . I know in the next few years, it will shoot up to about N10million per plot. So, it is good for people to invest now, most especially Nigerians in diaspora, they are really in vantage position because the exchange rate is favourable to them and they can easily key into real estate business and it will multiply RoI for them. So, it is a good opportunity for them to key in.

"We are taking the "REAL" products to them in London soon, Gods willing, first of oir Estates is the Pelican Valley Estate, Laderin, where unusual homes happens. Pelican Valley has one of the most beautiful landscape, most unique ambience and serene environment one cannot find in the whole Southwestern part of Nigeria. It is so natural and you can't see something like it anywhere in the Southwestern part of Nigeria. It took us almost seven years to achieve such scenery ambience and landscape. We introduced it 8 years ago. Its Fully energised with a 500kv electric transformer, four Fully armed security guards, drainages, two gardeners and all major roads interlocking.

"Other products are Pelican-Brief Estate, Kobape, where we are igniting a Smart City. Pelican Brief is presently the fastest growing estate in Ogun State today. We started selling Pelican Brief with meagre N785k per plot three years ago but today, a plot is N5million.
Presently, we have four armed security guards on site and two gardeners working daily. We have also launched a N1billion road construction intervention scheme using interlocking stones for our majour roads in the first phase of road construction. We also have a 500 Kv transformer, fully energized, stepped down from a 33kv trunkline.

"Every plot in Pelican Brief has electricity pole in front of it, with Fully energised serviced wires. It is the only estate that has a "FULL" GOVERNMENT APPROVED LAYOUT in Ogun State for the first three and half years of the present administration in Ogun State. Pelican Brief has so many fully subscribed diasporan clients, which influence the naming of some of our streets after their base, among those names are Ontario drive, Manitoba drive and so on..we cannot rule out the possibility of having a AVI drive or London avenue in the nearest future. Pelican Brief presently has over one hundred and fifty building approvals with over fifty ongoing constructions.

"We've done all our beacon sheet (Ready-made registered surveys for all plots), when you buy our lands and pay in full, you get allocation almost immediately you are ready for development. These are type of products the Diaspora needs. The Estate is less than 15 minutes from the Prof. Wole Soyinka train station, which connects Ogun State to Lagos, Ibadan and in the long-term, all the 36 State capitals in the Nigerian Federation.

"Another product is Pelican Ecostay apartments. Pelican Ecostay apartments is just one part of Pelican Brief Estate, there we have started building one bedroom studio apartments, two bedroom apartments, three bedroom apartments and three bedroom duplexes. So, Ecostay apartment is highly unique where everything there is going to be 100% eco-friendly. We have started planting trees there and the tree planting project cost us over N10 million. We want to make it a site - seeing and tourists attraction. We have placed order for three Camels, donkeys, peacocks to make the ambience scenery and natural. The building sites and the building is also fully approved by the Ogun state government, with provisions for a purpose built lounge, gym, mini club, recreation, skid gas station,green areas, open space and hospital.

"Those are some of the unique advantages of our products, you can call it our unique selling points. We also have Pelican Valley Greenish Acres Farm Estate, which is a by - product of Pelican-Brief Estate and the Pelican"s Ecostay Apartments. The idea is to have a place not too far away from the estates whereby our clients and residents can easily go to get fresh vegetables and farm products, to complement the dreams of Ecostay apartment and make people live natural and eat natural. We discovered that about 80% of our clients in the diaspora are 55 years old upward and most of them are ready to come back home in retirement and once they got home, they would need something to keep body and soul together. That was why we have the farm estate. It is about 1.5kilometer away from the Pelican Brief Estate and Pelican'sEcostay Apartments. They can just take a walk up from their houses to their farms, eat fresh vegetables that the body needs and jug back home. It is a way of promoting wellness and healthful living and future. So, those are the products we are planning to introduce to Nigerians in diaspora startedfrom London, this December, Gods willing. Our ranges of products are interwoven, interconnected and interrelated.

He however, stated that the new rates taking effect from 5th of December as follows;

1.Pelican Brief:
Current Price - 5,000,000
New Price - 7,500,000 (All inclusive)

2.Pelicans Greenish Acres:
Current Price - 5,000,000
New Price - 6,000,000 (All inclusive)

3.Pelican Valley:
Current Price - 40,000 per SQM
New Price - 50,000 per SQM (All inclusive)


For further inquiries, please call the CEO or the director of Operations:
08024506873

World Teachers' Day: Reps Deputy Minority Whips, 9th Assembly, Adekoya commends Teachers for contributing to the nation .


Solanke Ayomideji Taiwo




The Deputy Minority Whips, Federal House of Representatives 9th Assembly, Rt. Hon. Adesegun Abdel—Majid Adekoya has commended Teachers in Ijebu North, Ijebu East and Ogun Waterside for delivering quality Educational Services to the Students and Pupils across the globe.



The aim of celebrating World Teachers’ Day is to focus on assessing, appreciating, and improving educators around the world. It also provides an opportunity to shed light on the issues related to teachers and teaching.



This year’s World Teachers’ Day, with the theme "The teachers we need for the education we want: The global imperative to reverse the teacher shortage". highlights the critical role teachers are expected to play in transforming and shaping the future of education in the midst of the growing societal needs and challenges of the 21st century.



The Deputy Minority Whips Federal House of Representatives, 9th Assembly, Rt. Hon. Adesegun Abdel—Majid Adekoya used the occasion to reaffirm his commitment to the development of the education sector and the improvement of the welfare of teachers in Ijebu North, Ijebu East and Ogun Waterside federal constituency.



In a statement made available on Thursday: “Today, I join the world to honour and celebrate teachers for their roles in eradicating illiteracy, character moulding, securing the future of our children, who are the leaders of tomorrow, and their contributions towards the advancement of humanity.



“I congratulate the teachers in Ijebu North, East and Ogun Waterside federal constituency, and salute their unwavering commitment and dedication to their noble profession. I appreciate their vital roles in nurturing, teaching, and equipping our students with necessary social skills and helping them compete favorably in a contemporary society.



“I want to reassure you all of my commitment to the development of the education sector and the improvement of the welfare of teachers in our constituency, I implore you all to redouble your efforts in delivering sound education to our children.



“My candid advice to you all is to be upright in your profession and, at all times, endeavour to apply the ethics of noble teaching and not relent in contributing your best to nation building. I am ever committed to upholding the interests and welfare of teachers in our constituency.



“On behalf of the good people of Ijebu North, East and Ogun Wateraide Federal Constituency, I wish our great and selfless teachers, a successful and happy celebration,” he concluded.

Amb Babatunde Adeyemo's Oko- Opo Foundation: Illuminating Lives Through Purpose-Driven Philanthropy


In a world often consumed by the pursuit of material wealth, Ambassador Babatunde Adeyemo stands out as a beacon of hope and compassion.

The Oko-Opo Foundation, under his visionary leadership, has emerged from the depths of his passion for adding value to people's lives.

Ambassador Adeyemo passionately asserts that no amount of money can truly secure the future of one's children. Instead, he believes that the key to sustaining wealth lies in building institutions and actively enriching the lives of others as the best legacy and inheritance.

Oko-Opo Foundation is not merely a charitable endeavour; it is a meticulously crafted strategic plan and life long ambitionof the young philanthropist. Ambassador Adeyemo envisions a future where his success translates into a lifeline for those in need.

Astonishingly, he has pledged approximately 90 percent of his wealth to support the less fortunate, reaffirming his commitment to a modest lifestyle.

The foundation is designed with strategic intent. It allocates a significant portion of Adeyemo's investments to assist widows who find themselves in dire circumstances following the loss of their husbands.

These widows, often left homeless, face housing challenges and societal embarrassment. Oko -Opo Foundation is determined to address their unique needs with unwavering compassion.

With an unshakable belief in the foundation's potential, Ambassador Adeyemo is compiling a comprehensive list of vulnerable individuals who will benefit from its outreach.

While the foundation's official launch was initially scheduled for September 11 2023 , it has been rescheduled to December, affording ample time for meticulous planning.

Importantly, once the foundation is set in motion, it will be an unwavering force for good.

Ambassador Adeyemo sees the foundation as the canvas upon which he will exercise his entrepreneurial and developmental skills towards promoting crusade.

Moreover, he is passionately grooming his children to carry forward the torch of Oko -Opo Foundation, ensuring that its legacy endures for generations to come.

For Ambassador Adeyemo, philanthropy is not just a passing project; it is a lifelong commitment.

He firmly believes that there are two primary avenues to touch people's lives in a country like Nigeria: politics or philanthropy. While some may choose the path of politics, Ambassador Adeyemo's personal conviction leads him to focus on philanthropy as the vehicle through which he can make a profound and lasting impact.

Oko -Opo Foundation is rooted in Ogun State, and it draws inspiration from the admirable efforts of individuals like Agbala Gabriel and others, though Oko Opo planned to be unique in his style of Delivery.

What sets Ambassador Adeyemo's foundation apart is its resolve to lead by example by dedicating a substantial portion of its resources to bring about tangible change in the society.

With a robust presence on social media, Oko- Opo Foundation aims to connect with like-minded individuals who share the same dedication to make the world a better place.

The foundation's sincerity and unwavering commitment have already garnered significant support from individuals eager to join this noble cause.

As the Foundation prepares to embark on its philanthropic journey, one thing is abundantly clear: Ambassador Babatunde Adeyemo's vision is not just a fleeting endeavour; it is a legacy in the making.

His dedication to compassion and generosity is being passed down to future generations, ensuring that the foundation's impact will endure for years to come.

Ogun Student Leader, Adeyemi Samson Appreciates Reps Deputy Minority Whips 9th Assembly, Adekoya For Making His Masters Program successful


Solanke Ayomideji Taiwo



A student leader in Ogun State identified as Adeyemi Samson has sent word of appreciation to The House of Representatives, Deputy Minority Whips of the 9th Assembly, Rt. Hon. Adesegun Abdel—Majid Adekoya for making his Masters programme successful through mentorship and sponsorship.


Adeyemi Samson graduated from Olabisi Onabanjo University with Political Science but chosed to further his education to attain his Masters to upgrade his curriculum vitae in case of any available resume.


He sent his message of appreciation via a WhatsApp group where Rt. Hon. Adesegun Abdel-Majid Adekoya is also a member today 2nd of October, 2023.


Rt. Hon. Adesegun Abdel-Majid Adekoya's love for education is second to none in Ogun state, he has sponsored thousands of students to school and organised free coaching exercise for JAMBITES who are seeking admission into university of their choices.


During his tenure at the green chambers, he ensured he renovated hostels, facilitated conducive classrooms for public primary schools and secondary within Ijebu North, Ijebu East and Ogun Waterside federal constituency, Ogun state.

Help Restore Hope In Our Youths, Bejeroku of Oke Agbo Urges Realtor Adeyemo


...As Monarch Partner Pelican Valley CEO To Drive Development


The Bejeroku of Oke Agbo, Ijebu Igbo,Oba, Stephen Adeleke Adekoya, has described realtor Babatunde Adeyemo as a beacon of hope and charged him to use his vision, impressive achievements and experience in real estate business to restore hope in Nigerian youths.


Oba Adebajo who noted that hope is what keeps life going, said that at this critical time of the nation's economic trajectory, hope is an essential ingredient needed to stay on right course and navigate safely.




The monarch gave the advice during an interview with The Daily Crucible at The Podium within the cosy Pelican Valley Estate Laderin, shortly after a guided tour of it by Dr. Adeyemo, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Pelican Valley Nigeria Limited, a foremost real estate firm.


Oba Adebajo and one of the illustrious sons of Ijebu Igbo were at Pelican Valley to deliberate on feasible practical partnership with the CEO on community development and youth mentorship.


He expressed satisfaction with all the experiences and knowledge shared during the tour and voiced out his readiness to partner with the Pelican Valley to bring development to his domains.



The monarch said, "Anytime you see me in this element, that I'm truly and genuinely happy, I'm always turned on when I see people doing something differently and achieving uncommon result. I think such has been an experience with Pelican Valley in the last three hours we have been moving round some of your estates around in the capital city of Ogun State.



As a young man, I respect his vision and I thank God on his behalf and I'm happy again to still be a Nigerian and happy too to still be a Black man because a number of times we write ourselves off by our statements, by our actions, by our beliefs system that oh nothing good again can come from us. So, when we see things like this from young people, we are not just Blacks but who are Nigerians, you know that there is still hope for Nigeria. Like I have mentioned before, Hope is why all of us live. We all live for hope. And when there is no hope, human beings become desperate. When there is hope and continuous loss of hope, the initial thing that will set in is depression. A number of the cases that we treat in this country today that lead to fatalities are as a result of depression and also as a result of loss of hope. When the road seemed closed, fear is immediately created. When that fear that was created is not addressed on time, and there seem to be blockages as to the way out of the problem, one runs into depression. The rest can be left to the imagination. So, I have come, I have seen and my mission when I was coming was different. It was just to come, discuss with one big man in a big and cosy office and why I say he should be a mentor and add mentorship to the vocation he is presently doing, is to encourage our youth. Whatever it is that I have come for, we can do everything here with what I have seen and in my seeing, I have learnt and I have gained a lot from Pelican. And I want to appeal to the CEO and I'm praying too, that God will continue to support him. And I want him to keep the flag flying and share his vision with a number of our youths. When you do that, you create hope. Hope is the foundation of everything we become in life. It is that thing that makes you say, 'oh I can do it?' So, if I do it, there is an opportunity here?'
It encourages a lot of people, it gives them a renewed hope that will turn their lives for the better.


On How youths can key into the Pelican vision


Seeing is believing. A number of times, especially based on the experiences they have had, people now believe only what they can see. So, he could go to an institution, it could be one - off programme in a year, you look at all our institutions within Abeokuta and Ogun State, you pick the town Planners, architects, engineer and take them round, you let them know it is an engagement and opportunity to ask questions, to let them see how you did it and how you started, what gave you the vision, how you developed the vision and how you had the opportunity of taking easy money to start ,which would have become a challenge probably intractable challenge and how you avoided it through advice by somebody whom you can also regard as a financial mentor now. So, when you take them through such a life experience that is practicable, the end result of which they are seeing here and you bring people to this type of environment and they see it and say, 'so things like this could happen here by vision of somebody,' it gives them a lot of hope. The hope is what we should bring back to our youths in Nigeria.




Partnering Pelican to drive development in Ijebu Igbo


I'm already partnering with him in my mind and I don't do anything outside of my mind. I'm telling you from the bottom of my heart that I'm already partnering with him because I have gained. When I mentioned knowledge gap which I believe is the missing gap either at the government level, individual level or at the institutional level. Yes, we have vast land that is there and my own take off point is, 'how do we develop it?' I started the discussion with my brother and I told him that all our children abroad and diaspora, can't we create an estate that we can name Diaspora Estate or something befitting? Or Ijebu Diaspora Estate? He now said, 'Yes, I have a friend, lets go meet that my friend, he is into things like what you have in mind. So, I think I have come, I have seen and I believe I will be able to conquer all the challenges facing me as far as development of this vision and my domain is concerned. If I have seen him do it, he has done it, I have seen it and he has told me so many things that assisted me in allaying some of the fears, very simple statements he might not have known or imagined the effect. He has told me that I could approach the government and of course, I will not do it without him. So, every step of the way, we will carry him along and that is deemed practical partnership. We will carry him along, we will share his experience, he will guide us, he will mentor us and I want to assure him that we will not disappoint him because we will also do well.

Speaking on the visit of the Royal father, the CEO, Pelican Valley Nigeria Limited, Amb (Dr) Babatunde Adeyemo, who expressed pleasure over the visit, described the traditional ruler as an extremely good listener and one of the most cerebral traditional ruler he had ever met. The recently inducted anti-corruption ambassador and ECOWAS youth ambassador also stated that the king had said his mind in totality and might not really need to add much. "Kabiyesi his one of the most cerebral and good listener I had met in recent times, you see, I don't often tell people about my life stories and how integrity, goodwill, creativity and fiscal discipline can squeeze water out of the rocks, because I often sound like a motivational speaker, so nowadays days, I feel the best way to inspire is to let the people see for them selves and judge. I don't really like motivational speakers, realtors or politicians who don't speak with direct references or tangible evidences,talk is always cheap. Show us what you have done and use them as reference points. That is why we don't do aggressive marketing, adverts or sales promotion at Pellican-Valley, We speak to clients through continuous value adding and developmental projects in our various Estates ".

Reps Deputy Minority Whips 9th Assembly, Adesegun Adekoya donates Five Transformers, Sinks 11 Borehole in Ijebu East, North, Ogun Waterside areas


...rural electrification of 5 transformers and installation
..... 11 Borehole successfully sunk for the benefits of the dwellers



Solanke Ayomideji Taiwo


The Deputy Minority Whips, House of Representatives, 9th Assembly, Rt. Hon. Adesegun Abdel—Majid Adekoya has donated five 500KVA transformers to Ijebu East, Ijebu North and Ogun Waterside area of Ogun state.
He equally energized it for them after donation.


He successfully sunk total number of 11 borehole within the last two weeks throughout the Federal Constituency namely Ilaporu, Ifakanpo, Oru, Lugbedu, Ago-Iwoye Old Garage, Agbodo, Ijebu-Igbo, Olojumeta, Ogun Waterside, Ogbere Township, Oko-Makun, Imobi, Oki-Igbode, Imobi, J4-Inside, Aba-Paanu Village, Mamu respectively.


According to our source, The Protection crew are to test the Transformers at AKO Farm Settlement, ISAMURO, Oke -OGBE on Thursday 28th of September while the installation will come up alongside the meter on Monday, October 1st, 2023.

The 9th Assembly Deputy Minority Whips, Rt. Hon. Adesegun Abdel-Majid Adekoya is not the current member of house of representative but he continued his legacy projects despite not winning the February 25th election.


Below are the lists of ongoing projects:

• On-going project is the Odoye, Oke-Ogbe, Orule-Isamuro, Agric Farm Settlement and Ako-Orule Rural Electrification/Transformers to be Energized soon by Rt. Hon Adesegun Abdel—Majid Adekoya.

• Works has commenced on Abobi (Oyininkoro Area) 500KVA Transformer project, Agosec Area Transformer will be installed and Energize between now and Thursday, 28th of September, 2023.

• Ongoing Projects Facilitated new Ibipe Community Primary School, Ago-Iwoye opened for fresh pupils On-going Professor Onabamiro Road Concrete Drainage, Shalla-Ereke Rural Road Surface Dressing Project, Fencing of the Atikori Comprehensive Health Centre, Ijebu-Igbo, Supply and Installation of #50M worth Specialise Diagnostic Equipments to Ago-Iwoye Hospital, Comprehensive Reconstruction / Rehabilitation of Ago-Iwoye Secondary School Library.

• On-going Construction of Concrete Drainage at Depolu Tuntun Alaye Junction, Ojowo, ljebu-lgbo, Facilitated by Rt. Hon. Abdel-Majid Adesegun Adekoya (ATTACKER) 2023 ZIP.

Eidul-Maloud: Imbibe the Virtues of the Prophet — Taiwo Oludotun Felicitates with Muslims

Solanke Ayomideji Taiwo, Abeokua



Ogun State Commissioner Designate, Hon. Taiwo Oludotun has felicitated with Muslims in the country, as they join faithful worldwide to mark Mawlud today.
In a statement signed by him, he urged MusliNabiyyms to use the occasion, which is the celebration of the birth of Prophet Mohammed, to on the ideals of the prophet.

“The teachings of Prophet Mohammed centred on sobriety, peace, sacrifice and selflessness. These were the ideals he stood for and which, we, as Muslims, should emulate,” he added.

He also urged Muslims to pray for God for divine intervention and to heal our country and imbibe the spirit of love, patience, and perseverance.

He said: “The story life of Prophet Muhammed is inspiring and motivating, he lived a life worthy of emulation. In commemoration of his birthday which is today, I want to urge all Muslims to imbibe the spirit of love, patience, and perseverance. History has shown that these are the virtues of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him).

“As you celebrate, I urge to to pray for this country, pray for God’s guidance for the executive Governor of Ogun state, Prince Dapo Abiodun mfr. to further pilot the affairs of Ogun state, noting that Nigeria needs wisdom and God’s guidance. With prayer and unity, I know we will get to where we want to be.

"I wish all Muslims in Ogun State and across the world a happy Eidul-Mawlid Nabiy celebration.”