ALL IS WELL WITH ARAKUNRIN AKEREDOLU AND AND PROF. AJAYI BOROFFICE’S CAMP


Pre-election period is always filled rumors and attempt of smear personalities, changing narratives to cause division among party loyalist and supporters. While the said article claimed that Prof. Ajayi Boroffice denied his purported plan to back the Governor of Ondo State Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu towards his second term bid, it’s quite evident and crystal clear that this is another political propaganda which must be taken like another old housewife’s tales with no iota of credibility. While this news continues to circulate the media space, it takes no esoteric lenses to realize that this is another old tricks employed by the political miscreants in the state to disrupt the existing peace of the state.
While these political jackasses are at it smearing themselves in the dirt with absurd claims, the relationship between the Governor of Ondo State and Prof. Ajayi Boroffice in these past few months have clear indication that Prof. Ajayi Boroffice has nothing against Arakunrin Akeredolu and that he is ever supportive of the good and progressive governance of the Akeredolu led administration in Ondo State. It would be recalled that Prof. Ajayi Boroffice was one of the first to congratulate Arakunrin Akeredolu upon his emergence as the Governor elect of Ondo State, moreover in the several occasions where both individuals were seen in the public, the shown of brotherly love and support for one another in these several occasion is enough to quench these baseless rumors.
Moreover, following the intervention of the party bigwigs which was led by the Party National Leader, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, former interim National Chairman, Chief Bisi Akande; Chairman of the Nigerian Governors’ Forum Kayode Fayemi and erstwhile governor of Ogun State , Chief Segun Osoba , the differences between these two individuals has been sorted out as both parties has been appeased as the party is now united with one common goal in Ondo state and at the National Level which is collectively focused on ensuring the continuity of good governance has been witnessed in the state. Prof. Ajayi Boroffice and Arakunrin Akeredolu are progressives, who will never do anything against party rules.
The good people of Ondo state must never allow itself to be distracted by these rumor peddlers and unscrupulous elements who have no good intention, just has Arakunrin Akeredolu is focused on developing and sustaining his good works in Ondo State, Prof. Ajayi Boroffice is also focused on discharging his duties as a senator of the federal republic of Nigeria.

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WE WILL CONTINUE TO ADD VALUE TO EDUCATIONAL ASPIRATION OF OUR PEOPLE – AKEREDOLU

Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu has vowed to continue to add value to the educational aspirations of the people of the state by supporting the best ideas for moving the State forward.

Governor Akeredolu said the hope and vision of his administration is to see that Ondo State becomes the number one state that has the best and most modern infrastructure for educational development in the country.

The Governor spoke at the Maiden Convocation Ceremony of the University of Medical Sciences, Ondo City on Friday, December 13, 2019.

Arakunrin Akeredolu, who pointed out that Ondo is a State where people love education, and where education is the number one industry of most families, stressed that his administration will continue to do its very best to support the University of Medical Sciences and all State tertiary institutions that have been so well distributed across the three senatorial districts of the State.

The Governor and his wife, Arabinrin Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu were among eminent personalities that were conferred with the institution's Hero's' award in recognition of their love and commitment to the progress and sustainability of the institution.

While charging the Council and Management of the institution on purposeful development, Governor Akeredolu said they must shun self-interest, further charging them to be accountable in the use of the meager resources of the institution following “due process”, transparency and accountability.

The Governor said: “At this point, let me congratulate the Council, Senate, staff and students of UNIMED for this milestone development. It's due to the hard work that you all have put in that we are witnessing today's event.

“ I do hope you will continue in this manner to ensure even greater successes for the University. I also congratulate the graduating students, their parents and guardians, who must be very happy that what began as a small anecdote only a few years ago, has now transformed into a big success for their wards and families.

“The graduating students must also know that the degree they are getting today is only a small seed, which they should make bigger and stronger in their quest for personal development.

”I therefore wish to call on UNIMED and indeed all Universities in Ondo State to ensure that their management is strong and that senior management officials are appointed with consideration for merit, track records, integrity and strong University management experience.

“As the Visitor, I will continue to monitor the trends in order to ensure that only the very best personnel that buy into the vision and mission of the State for educational development will find places in the management of our tertiary educational system.“

OWO AGOG AS AKEREDOLU PRESENTS STAFF OF OFFICE TO OLOWO

Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu,SAN, has presented the staff of office to the new Olowo of Owo, Oba Gbadegesin Ogunoye, amidst pomp and peagantry, in the ancient town.

Royal fathers from far and near who graced the occasion include Oba Ogunwusi Enitan, Ooni of Ife, Oba Aladetoyinbo Aladelusi, Deji of Akure, Oba Victor Kiladejo, Osemawe of Ondo Kingdom and other prominent traditional rulers in the state.

Governor Akeredolu expressed his administration’s commitment to non-interference in any transparent process of selection of traditional rulers in the state.

The Governor said the people’s tradition will not be violated for political expediency, adding that he will continue to support all practices and traditional norms which affirm life.

While thanking the Omo-Olowos and the kingmakers for a rancour-free selection process, Governor Akeredolu said the wide acceptance enjoyed by the Olowo ensures unanimity of purpose and unforced collaboration among the people.

He said: ”The spontaneous expression of joy, affectionate jubilation and fraternal camaraderie, which enveloped the whole kingdom, on the announcement of the choice by all the Omo- Olowo, compelled approval.

“The new Olowo, a comely, calm, principled, honest and unassuming personality, has become the veritable tool employed by both terrestrial and celestial powers to unite our people. It has never been this good.“

While emphasizing his administration’s determination to ensure even distribution of social and economic benefits of good governance, the Governor said good governance has been deepened under his watch by listening to the people on the challenges encountered and taking decisions based on priorities.

“I want to emphasise the fact that our administration is determined to ensure even distribution of social and economic benefits of good governance through the provision of infrastructural facilities and social amenities not only in urban cities but also in all communities in the State.

“Some of the facilities being provided are road rehabilitation and construction across the State, renovation of public schools, rehabilitation of damaged boreholes, and massive provision of hospital equipment and consumables.”
Arakunrin Akeredolu congratulates Oba Ogunoye and the entire people of Owo kingdom.

Olabode Richard Olatunde
Special Assistant to the Governor (New Media)
December 14, 2019.

WE WILL DO ALL POSSIBLE TO BRING OUT ENTREPRENEURIAL POTENTIAL SKILLS IN OUR YOUTHS – ODSG

The Ondo State government has said it will continue to support every available means to equip and bring out the entrepreneurial potential skills in the students and youths of the state.

The Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology Mr Femi Agagu stated this at the 2019 global entrepreneurship project exhibition and award with the theme : “Entrepreneurship, Better quite early— seeing needs and solving problem” held in Akure on Tuesday.

Agagu who was represented by the permanent secretary ministry of Education, Science and Technology Rev. Akin Asaniyan (FPA) described entrepreneurship as the engine room of economic growth and productivity.

The Commissioner posited that the success story of most successful nations today like USA, China, Indian e.t.c was traced to their early discovery of entrepreneurship as a catalyst to sustainable economy, thus making them the giants of global economy.

Agagu told the students that they had the potentials and the passion to change the world through commitment and dedication, adding that they could unlock new solutions to the pressing global challenges facing the country.

Speaking in similar vein, the Ondo State Head of service Mr Dare Aragbaye said education was more than acquisition of paper certificates .

Aragbaye who was represented by the Permanent Secretary, Board for Technical and Vocational education, Dr (Mrs) Arinola Akinsete said education without skills would only roll out unemployable graduates, hence the emphasis on entrepreneurship training,skills acquisition and practicals in the State Technical Colleges, Polytechnics and Universities.

The Head of Service said the present administration in Ondo State wss poised to breed and nurture Technologists and Entrepreneurs capable of turning things around in their various spheres of endeavours.

Also speaking, the Chairman of Ondo State global entrepreneurship network Mr Wale Akinyanmi said if Nigeria would remain as one indivisible entity and come out of the present economic challenges, it must embrace entrepreneurship, noting that era of white collar jobs was gradually going into extinction.

In her speech the Director Science and Technology, Ministry of Education Science and Technology Mrs Yemisi Olayode expressed joy over the innovations and ingenuity of the students noting that there were hopes for the future economy of this country.

Highlights of the programme were tour of the exhibition by guests led by representative of the Head of Service and the Permanent secretary ministry of Education Science and Technology as well as assessment of the projects by a team of Assessors led by Mrs Olamide Falana

Some entrepreneurial projects exhibited by the Students were fish traps, kerosene incubator, shoe making, cake baking, cloth weaving, cloth dyeing etc

The 2019 global entrepreneurship project exhibition had earlier been held for all Secondary Schools in Ondo State at five different zones of Akure, Ondo, Owo, Ikare Akoko and Okitipupa with the best three (3) of each zone selected for the final competition.

Out of the fifteen (15) Schools that came for final exhibitions, three schools emerged as the best and went home with a trophy each and other prizes.

Apalara of the ODSG, a blessing to us - Beneficiaries

Beneficiaries of Apalara Micro Credit Scheme of the Ondo State Government under the Arakunrin Rotimi Akeredolu led administration have described the scheme as a blessing to them

The scheme has boost their businesses and has improved their economy tremendiously.

The Chairman of Ready Made Association in Oba-Ile, Akure North Local Government area of the state, Mrs Adefunke Oluyemisi Fade said her association members are now capable of stocking their shops with varieties of goods to meet their customers' demand.

According to her, the loan which is at a single digit interest rate is making repayment easy

Her words;” repayment is now stress free unlike other loans obtained from bank, SEAP and Lapo considering the high interest rate and the payment module”

While calling on beneficiaries to ensure prompt payment so that others could also benefit, Fade urged prospective beneficiaries to follow the rules guiding the scheme so that they can benefit .

Another beneficiary, Mr Jacob Ajayi Orimolade said the scheme has added value to his business because he has been able to acquire the needed equipment to improve production.

Orimolade who is into fishery production. pleaded with government to further reduce the interest rate on the loan saying that any loan or incentive for agriculture should not be higher than five percent.

However, the President of Union of Tippers and Quary of Nigeria, Mr Joseph Akinyamolenu noted that government should include more traders as his organisation is yet to benefit.

While appreciating government for establishing Apalara, he declared that government's impact is being felt butasked formore.

The Chairman of Mrs Bamidele Arugbo, applauded with government on the gesturethat traders should be enlightened more on how to assess the facility.

ONDO STATE HEALTH CONTRIBUTORY SCHEME TARGETS 400,000 RESIDENTS ANNUALLY

As the world marks the international universal health coverage day, Ondo state government says it is targetting over 400,000 residents within its first year of operation for contributory health scheme.

General Manager of The Ondo State Contributory Health Commission (ODCHS) Dr Abiodun Oyeneyin told orange fm in akure that government's target is to have at least 10 per cent of the about 4.6 million of Ondo State residents with health insurance cover.

Oyeneyin said the commission has appealled to the organized labour unions to continue conversation with civil servants to key into the formal sector plan of ODCHC in earnest.

He explained that the state government has committed itself to paying a certain premium for the benefit of the pregnant women and under 5 years old children in the state.

He tasked government, citizens and donors to contribute to the scheme, adding that health insurance is the most effective and eveidence-based contributory mechanism for health across the world through resources pooling.

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ODHA Charges To Do Thorough Jobs

Ondo State House of Assembly has charged contractors handling rehabilitation and construction of roads across the state to do a thorough job that will stand the test of time.

The House Committee on Works and Infrastructure gave the charge during its oversight visit to the sites of roads under construction and rehabilitation in the Northern Senatorial District area of the state.

Speaking with Journalists, the Chairman of the Committee, Dr Adeyemi Olayemi who expressed satisfaction with the level of work done on the dualisation of Ikare township road phase two, commended the contractor handling the project for adhering to standard.

Olayemi, who is the Chief Whip of the House and a member representing Owo state constituency ll, said the governor has invested so much in infrastructure across the state and the people of the state are happy with the development through their reactions and comments.

The Chairman however frowned at the slow pace of job at Iyere/Ipele phase one and two in Owo local government.

While saying that the contractor handling phase one was not on site during the visit despite the fact that he was informed about the oversight function, he posited that the House would take it up at the parliamentary meeting.

He stressed that the committee was not also satisfied with the work at phase two and therefore called on the supervisor of the project to be on site on Monday to defend what they have done.

Olayemi informed that the oversight visit was to see how far they have gone with projects as approved in the budget.

Meanwhile, residents of the place visited eulogised the Akeredolu-led government for the infrastructural development in the state, adding that they will forever be grateful for bringing relief to motorists and people plying the roads.

Other road projects inspected included failed section along Owo/Ikare road, construction and rehabilitation of Molege junction to Ute township road, Iyere/Igbe road, among others.

Source:https://citadelng.com.ng/2019/12/11/odha-charges-to-do-thorough-jobs/

Ondo Rice Farmers Harvest 300,000 Tonnes- Major Increase

Ondo State chairman of Sunshine Rice Association, Prince George Oladapo has disclosed that rice production in the state is on the increase, as many farmers are currently harvesting not less than 300,000 tonnes.

Particularly, he said there have been an upsurge in the number of rice farmers in the state in recent time.

He said that the state at present could boast of average 15,000 rice farmers which he projected could double before next season going by the rate at which people have shown interest in rice farming as a result of the huge market and favourable price.

He said the development will definitely force down the price of rice soon.

Oladapo assured that the current price of the nation’s branded rice would not last as he called on the consumers to exercise patience with local rice farmers and processors.

Reacting to complaints by some people that farmers failed to reduce the price of the commodity as promised, some rice farmers and processors in the state who spoke with The Hope attributed the high price to excessive rainfall experienced this year which wiped off many farms, while some said it is as a result of cost of production.

Recalled that the President of Rice Farmers Association of Nigeria (RIFAN), Aminu Goronyo called on Nigerians two months ago to expect a crash in the price of the commodity, saying “we have a bumper harvest we never had before” and that it will crash the price to nine thousand naira per 50kg bag in three weeks.

Secretary to Ondo State Federated FADAMA Community Association, Mr Boluwade Ogunbodede who attributed the exorbitant price of the commodity to cost of production said processors run their mills mainly on diesel making the cost of production higher than necessary.

Ogunbodede added that excessive rainfall experienced in the year wiped off most farms leaving some farmers with almost nothing.

He assured that the price of Nigerian rice will come down as time goes on since more people are embracing rice cultivation in the country coupled with the assistance from government.

“I just arrived from a meeting with the Central Bank of Nigeria held in Abuja. There are many rice anchors now from all over the country. I saw a lot of farmers and with that I know it is possible for Nigerians to grow rice that will feed us and even export,” he stressed.

When asked why some local rice are of poor quality, Ogunbodede noted that some farmers still process the product the old way because what they plant is small. He said further that most Nigerian rice could compete with foreign rice while some are even better.

Coordinator of CMS Cooperative Society, producer of mainland rice in Akure, Mr Omotayo Alonge affirmed that the variety being produced in Nigeria is one of the best which according to him is better than most foreign rice.

Alonge who believed that the current price is reasonable considering what goes into the production, stated that the price will come down with time saying “we are just coming up”.

He commended Nigerian rice farmers who work all days to meet the demands of the populace, adding that they have more than enough to feed Nigerians till the end of the year and beyond.

Others who spoke described the step of the Federal Government to close the border as a blessing advising that government should not bow to pressure from any quarter.

They also appealed to Nigerians to bear with them in the area of price saying it would come down with time.

Source:https://citadelng.com.ng/2019/12/09/ondo-rice-farmers-harvest-300000-tonnes-major-increase/

Owo Begins Preparation To Commemorate Millennium as a Kingdom

All roads lead to Owo today as the ancient town begins preparations to commemorate her 1000 years as a kingdom.

A colloquium in which three eminent scholars are billed to speak will herald the millennium event.

Owo, based on empirical records was founded by Olowo Ojugbelu in 1019 AD and have been ruled by 32 archs till date.

Speakers at the colloquium include an historian and US based scholar, Dr. Joseph Olugbadehan, a Psychologist, Dr. Taiwo Adelegan and a prominent Islamic Scholar, Alhaji Anola.

They will speak on “A leap of a millennium, building on our glorious past; challenges and prospects and the way forward.

The colloquium, The Hope gathered has been packaged to paper the cracks in the town which had been bedeviled by highly volatile political and chieftaincy wranglings.

Other activities include an entrepreneurship scheme for the youth, an art exhibition and a musical fiesta.

High point of the week long anniversary is the presentation of staff of office to the Olowo of Owo, Oba Ajibade Gbadegesin Ogunoye III by the State Governor, Arakunrin Odunayo Oluwarotimi Akeredolu on Saturday December 14, 2019.

Our correspondent reported the noticeable inflow of Owo sons and daughters home and abroad in the last one week even as visitors storm the ancient town.

Already, a uniform known in local parlance as ‘Aso Ebi’ with Oba Ogunoye’s portrait has been produced and purchased massively by well-wishers to commemorate the event.

The report also showed that virtually all the major hotels in the town have been booked by visitors and quests invited by the community.

Are church service at the Saint Andrew’s Cathedral, Imola on Sunday is expected to round off the event.

Source:https://citadelng.com.ng/2019/12/09/owo-begins-preparation-to-commemorate-millennium-as-a-kingdom/

ONDO, AKURE TO GET GENERAL HOSPITAL- AKURE

Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu,SAN, has said Akure, the Ondo State capital and Ondo City will soon get General Hospitals to replace the old ones that were amalgamated to form a Multi Complex Teaching Hospitals in both towns.

It will be recalled that the Akeredolu’s administration signed into law the establishment of the University of Medical Sciences Teaching Complex (UNIMEDTHC).

The Law amalgamated existing specialist hospitals in Akure and Ondo town to form a Multi Complex Teaching Hospital, named University of Medical Sciences Teaching Hospital Complex for the already existing University of Medical Sciences.

Governor Akeredolu said his administration understands that Teaching hospitals are meant for referral cases, adding that the two towns will soon get another General Hospital.

Arakunrin Akeredolu was speaking at the Ekimogun Day Festival 2019, which was held at the Oba Adesanoye Civic Center, Ondo town on Saturday, December 7, 2019.

The Governor also appreciated the role of the Osemawe and Paramount Ruler of Ondo Kingdom, Oba Victor Kiladejo in fostering peace in the kingdom.

According to the Governor, the Monarch's initiative of getting the youths out to renounce their membership of different cult groups has brought peace into the kingdom and the state at large.

The Governor said: ”I want to thank you, sir. You started it and other Traditional Rulers followed suit. You brought the young cultists together and they renounced their membership of the groups. We have seen the benefits in the peaceful atmosphere. I thank you for using your foundation to train a few of them. The Deji of Akure has done it and Owo has followed suit a few weeks ago.”

Arakunrin Akeredolu also disclosed that his administration will soon embark on the construction of rural roads in Ondo Kingdom, through the Rural Access and Agricultural Marketing Project (RAAMP) of the world bank.

Olabode Richard Olatunde
Special Assistant to the Governor (New Media)
December 7, 2019.

[quote author=Kapilta post=84692267]create a thread for it and let's find a way to push it to the frontpage. Let the world see what our omoluabi governors are doing.[/quote)The Executive Governor of Ondo State, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN, today, Friday, December 6, 2019 formally renamed the Senate Building of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko, as Olusegun Mimiko Senate Building.


According to the Govenror, the Senate Building was renamed in commemoration of the 20th year anniversary and Convocation to acknowledge the vision and contribution of Dr. Olusegun Mimiko while in Office as the Governor of Ondo State

He was assisted by the Pro Chancellor, Dr Tunji Abayomi; Vice Chancellor, Prof Igbekele Ajibefun; and other Principal and senior government and university officers.

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On the Renaming of AAUA Senate Building After Dr. Olusegun Mimiko. Hon. Otito Atikase wrote;

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AKEREDOLU CONGRATULATES SEGUN OLUGBOYEGUN OVER HONORARY DOCTORATE AWARD

Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu,SAN, has congratulated Dr Segun Olugboyegun over his conferment of honorary Doctorate Degree Award by the state-owned Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko on Friday.

Dr Segun Olugboyegun is the son of the renowned industrialist from Owo Kingdom, Late Rev Canon Jide Fagboyegun.

The Honorary Doctor of Business Administration was conferred on Dr Olugboyegun as one distinguished Nigerian and in recognition of his selfless services and contributions to the development of the society.

Speaking at a special reception organized in honor of Dr Olugboyegun, Governor Akeredolu described him as a strong supporter of the progress and development of Ondo state.

The Governor revealed that Dr Olugboyegun was one person who travels across the world with his personal resources to seek for investor to develop the state.

He also saluted his passion for the development of Owo kingdom, adding that Dr Olugboyegun doesn’t take lightly any issue that has to do with the progress and upliftment of Owo kingdom.

The Governor described Dr Olugboyegun as a shining light of Owo kingdom and Ondo state at large.

Olabode Richard Olatunde
Special Assistant to the Governor (New Media)
December 6, 2019.

Source:https://citadelng.com.ng/2019/12/06/akeredolu-congratulates-segun-olugboyegun-over-honorary-doctorate-award/

AKEREDOLU OFFERS AAUA OVERALL BEST STUDENT IMMEDIATE EMPLOYMENT

Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu,SAN, has offered the overall best graduating student of the Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko (AAUA), Ajakaiye Daniel Oluwatobi an immediate employment.

Daniel Oluwatobi graduated with a CGPA of 4.76 from the Accounting department, Faculty of Social And Management Sciences of the University.

Governor Akeredolu, who announced the immediate employment while delivering his address on the occasion of the 9th Convocation ceremony of the AAUA on Friday, said the best graduating student deserves to work in the institution to enable him contribute his knowledge to the growth of the school.

Arakunrin Akeredolu, who noted that the state manages three Universities and a Polytechnic, assures that his administration will continue to exert necessary efforts to sustain the tempo of development in all the State-owned citadels of learning.

He said despite stiff competing demands, his administration has ensured prompt release of subventions in order not to jeopardise the delicate balance of running a modern university.

The Governor also disclosed that his administration has also done its best to grow the physical infrastructure in all the state-owned institutions.

He said: ”As part of our administration’s understanding of the running of a 21st century-compliant university, we have continued to give the management of all state-institutions the free hand needed to run their affairs.

“Plans are on to ensure that we leverage the research efforts of academics across our institutions while also not failing to tap from their wealth of experience and research when occasions demand.


“Our educational policy thrust is clear, to make our institutions of higher learning independent and well-funded with a view of making tools of positive changes in the society.”

The Governor noted that with the 20th year of the existence of the university, it has continued to do exceptionally well nationally and globally despite its young age.

"Within such a relatively young age, the university has consistently emerged as the Best State-owned University in Nigeria, and it is currently ranked the ninth best out of the about 160 universities in the country,” the Governor said.

Olabode Richard Olatunde
Special Assistant to the Governor (New Media)
December 6, 2019.

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In Three Months Six million Nigerians Join Rice Producers, says FG

OVER three months after the closure of the nation’s borders, about six million Nigerians, including youths, have ventured into rice farming in the country, the Federal Government has said.

The number may have risen to over 18 million if 12.2 million farmers involved in the venture before the border closure as provided by the Rice Farmers Association of Nigeria is added.

The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, stated these in Kano on Thursday after a tour of major rice mills to assess the impact of border closure.

He visited the Al-Hamsad Rice Mill, Kura Brothers Rice Mill, Tiamin Rice Ltd and Umza International Farms, all in Kano, to ascertain how they had been grappling with the rising demand for rice in the country.

He was accompanied by the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Alhaji Sabo Nanono; rice farmers and millers as well as officials of the Nigeria Customs Service.

The number may have risen to over 18 million if 12.2 million farmers involved in the venture before the border closure as provided by the Rice Farmers Association of Nigeria is added.

The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, stated these in Kano on Thursday after a tour of major rice mills to assess the impact of border closure.

He visited the Al-Hamsad Rice Mill, Kura Brothers Rice Mill, Tiamin Rice Ltd and Umza International Farms, all in Kano, to ascertain how they had been grappling with the rising demand for rice in the country.

He was accompanied by the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Alhaji Sabo Nanono; rice farmers and millers as well as officials of the Nigeria Customs Service.

According to him, all existing 34 rice mills in the country were now producing at maximum capacity following the closure of borders.

Mohammed also stated that the impact of the border closure would hasten the country’s quest to achieve self-sufficiency in rice production.

According to him, while daily production has hit 150,000 bags, the cycle of rice cultivation has increased from twice a year to three times a year as a result of increase in the rice production value chain.

The minister expressed optimism that self-sufficiency in rice production would also translate to more job opportunities for the teeming millions of unemployed youths.

He said, “Let’s start with rice farmers. Before the drill, which some people have referred to as border closure, there were 12.2 million rice farmers in Nigeria, according to RIFAN.

“The farmers were cultivating rice twice a year. Now, many rice farmers across the country have started three-times-a-year cultivation in order to meet the increasing demand. This is phenomenal.

“Not only that, at least six million people, mostly youths, are now venturing into rice production, meaning that we could hit 18 million rice farmers in no time if the present trend continues. This is positive fallout of the border drill. Also, some farmers are now going beyond rice farming and venturing into buying rice paddies and even packaging and marketing. In fact, young farmers are buying small rice mills and off-taking rice paddies from rice farms.

Source:https://citadelng.com.ng/2019/12/06/in-three-months-six-million-nigerians-join-rice-producers-says-fg/

BREAKING:
Armed DSS Operatives Re-Arrest Sowore, Bakare In Court Premises


The move follows the disruption of court proceedings by DSS operatives during the commencement of trial in a case brought against the activists by the Nigerian Government on Friday morning at the Federal High Court.

Scores of heavily-armed operatives of the Department of State Services are currently chasing the vehicle of Senior Advocate of Nigeria and lawyer to activists, Omoyele Sowore and Olawale Bakare, after he drove them out of the premises of the Federal High Court in Abuja.

The move follows the disruption of court proceedings by DSS operatives during the commencement of trial in a case brought against the activists by the Nigerian Government on Friday morning at the Federal High Court.

The secret police had made fruitless attempts to rearrest Sowore and Bakare inside the courtroom having only released them on bail on Thursday night.



The incident led to rancour and commotion inside and around the court premises with the armed operatives preventing Sowore and team from leaving the place.

However, after several minutes of tension, Falana drove the two men in his car out of the court premises with DSS operatives in several vehicles giving them a hot chase behind.

Source:https://citadelng.com.ng/2019/12/06/breaking-armed-dss-operatives-re-arrest-sowore-bakare-in-court-premises/

ONDO : KAADI-IGBEAYO NOW FREE AS GOVERNOR AKEREDOLU LAUNCHES "ABIYOMO HEALTH INSURANCE SCHEME" !

EXPANDS FREE HEALTH PROVIDERS FROM 2 TO 7 LOCATIONS !

In furtherance of his promise to improve all health indices and ensure qualitative health delivery, Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu,SAN, on Tuesday flagged-off the Maternal -And -Child Health Insurance Scheme (AMCHIS) and the State Contributory Health Scheme (ODCHS).

The Governor also declared that his administration will employ more Medical Doctors and Nurses and also upgrade the physical infrastructure of the seven designated Mother-and-Child friendly hospitals across the state.

Governor Akeredolu said both the Contributory Health Scheme and the Maternal and Child Health Insurance Scheme are evidence of his administration’s commitment to the Universal Health Coverage (UHC) with a consciousness of a sustainable framework of healthcare financing.

Governor Akeredolu, who performed the flag-off at the Mother and Child Hospital, Akure, said the State Executive Council, last year agreed and approved the payment of premium for the healthcare benefits of all under-5 children and pregnant women resident in the State to the Ondo State Contributory Health Commission’s pool.

He said the state is leading by example through the gesture to make contributions on behalf of pregnant women and under-5 children in order to ensure that maternal and under-5 children health services are free at the point of care.

The Governor noted that the Residency card (Kaadi Igbeayo) remains the prerequisite to benefit from the Maternal and Child Health insurance Scheme (AMCHIS).

He disclosed that the State Information Technology Agency (SITA) has positioned its officers at strategic locations in the seven designated Mother and Child-friendly Hospitals to register and issue the Residency Card to pregnant women free of charge.

Arakunrin Akeredolu said: "First, we have christened it the Health Insurance Scheme of Ondo State, pointing to the fact that a model of health insurance is adopted to drive and sustain the scheme.“Secondly, we have expanded the scope of providers from the two Mother-and-Child Hospitals in Akure and Ondo city (both in the Central Senatorial District) in the past, to additional five secondary facilities, including State Specialist Hospital, Ikare-Akoko and General Hospital, Owo in the Northern Senatorial District; General Hospital, Ore, State Specialist Hospital, Okitipupa and General Hospital Igbokoda in the Southern Senatorial District. Residents of the State in the remaining 11 LGAs can also access any of these seven selected hospitals that is close to them.

”Permit me to state that our administration started this journey when we sent a bill to the State House of Assembly in 2018 to establish the Ondo State Contributory Health Scheme (ODCHS) and Ondo State Contributory Health Commission (ODCHC).

“I signed the bill into law in the same year and the office complex of ODCHC was formally commissioned on the 24th of June, 2019. This law mandates each resident of Ondo State to have a health insurance cover and the Ondo State Contributory Health Commission is working assiduously to realise this herculean task.”

Source:https://citadelng.com.ng/2019/12/05/ondo-kaadi-igbeayo-now-free-as-governor-akeredolu-launches-abiyomo-health-insurance-scheme/

Gov Akeredolu deserves re-election, says Fayanju

he State Coordinator of Aketi Advocacy Group (AAG), Tayo Fayanju has appealed to the good people of ondo state to vote the Governor of ondo state, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, again in order to continue his work towards a better Ondo State
The coordinator spoke at a meeting of the forum in Akure. He said that it was imperative to re-elect Akeredolu to sustain the legacy of transforming the state.

He has transformed the state. We are witnesses to the
transformation in the State. Akeredolu has touched all sectors. He is performing, he revealed;
“Look at what he is doing at the transport sector. Road construction is going on in all areas of Ondo State
“Governor Akeredolu has changed the face of governance in the state with legacy projects.

“He inaugurated roads in Ijoka area of Akure south local government that links Idanre, in Idanre local government.
“Besides, the governor has transformed education with the construction and renovation of primary schools, health, commerce, workers welfare and other sectors. He deserves our votes to enable him continue the programmes he has started.”

Coordinators for the three senatorial districts were unanimously elected at the meeting.
“Governor Akeredolu has shown that he loves his people. He consider their interest first in whatever he does. He deserves to be re-elected,” he said.

Source:https://citadelng.com.ng/2019/12/05/gov-akeredolu-deserves-re-election-says-fayanju/

Education Incomplete Without Skill Acquisition - Akeredolu

Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu,SAN, has emphasized the need for Universities and other tertiary institutions to prioritize skill acquisitions alongside the acquisition of certificates.

The Governor said the practice of acquiring certificates without the skills and knowledge to solve problems cannot be equated with capacity.


Arakunrin Akeredolu, who delivered the 20th Founders' Day Anniversary Lecture of the Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko, on Wednesday, said the acquisition of certificates should be evident in the capacity to engage challenges and break new grounds to accommodate the inherent dynamism in human affairs.

The Governor, who lamented the embarrassing presence of a multitude of unemployed youths in the polity, called for an urgent review of the current practices.


While pointing out the errors that is often made, Akeredolu said the society usually mistake being lettered to be the sole purpose of education, adding that the ability to read and write only opens doors for opportunities.

He said: ”Proficiency in an official language of the State confirms elitism, not capacity. Being knowledgeable in specific areas of knowledge is an advantage. The needs of a society should be emphasized in a curriculum of training.

”A properly trained citizen is an asset to the community. An untrained compatriot is a perennial burden. A system of instruction must be purposeful; it must be designed to achieve an end. Acquisition of knowledge confers potential ability status on a people. Its application actualizes dreams and prevents untoward occurrences.”

Governor Akeredolu said universities in Nigeria will only contribute meaningfully to the development of the country if there is a remarkable change in attitude.

”Our universities must redirect their energies to peculiar areas of research, which will be beneficial to the environment. Until this is done, the tragic joke continues,” Akeredolu said.

While congratulating the graduating students, the Governor asked them to consider the acquisition of their certificates as basic, saying that they need to acquire new skills to survive at this current period.

He saluted the vision of late Pa Adebayo Adefarati for establishing the university, adding that the state must ensure that the noble idea continues to grow.

” I am not oblivious of the significant strides already made by this great institution. I must, however, nudge you not to be complacent. The fact that our products look up to government as the main employer of labour in the type of economy we practise shows that we still have a very long way to cover before arriving at the desired destination,” the Governor concluded.

Olabode Richard Olatunde
Special Assistant to the Governor (New Media)
December 4, 2019.

Source:https://citadelng.com.ng/2019/12/04/education-incomplete-without-skill-acquisition-akeredolu/

FOWOSO’s Empowerment Unquantifiable, Says Akeredolu

Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN, has described as unquantifiable the training and empowerment of women in the state by the Foundation Of Wives of Ondo State Officials (FOWOSO).

The Governor said the activities of the Foundation, particularly in the area of training and empowerment of women across the 18 Local Government Areas of the State, have produced many entrepreneurs.

Governor Akeredolu spoke on Wednesday at the 2nd FOWOSO summit, held at the International Culture and Event Center (DOME), Igbatoro Road, Akure.

Arakunrin Akeredoku, who said he was a bit skeptical about the initiative at the beginning, noted that what the First Lady, Arabinrin Betty Anyanwu -Akeredolu has taken women through in the last two years could be best described as a phenomenon.


”The First Lady’s approach is for the betterment of women of Ondo State. What our women have gained with FOWOSO, especially the training is unquantifiable. There are so many women that have been trained on many handiwork. I believe that in your own little ways, FOWOSO has produced entrepreneurs.” Akeredolu stressed.

Speaking on the theme of the summit; ”Prioritising Women’s Health & Well Being In Nigeria”, the Governor said his administration has prioritised the well-being of women in the state.

He said: ”We have prioritized women health and well-being in Ondo State and that was what led to the Maternal and Child Health Scheme which we launched yesterday. All you need to access the free health care for pregnant women is your residency cards. Every child under 5 is entitled to free health care in Ondo State.

”Let me commend the efforts of the Founder of FOWOSO, Arabinrin Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu for this laudable initiative geared towards the development of womenfolk in Ondo State.

”This Foundation has, over a period of two years, impacted positively the lives of women in the State. There is no gainsaying the fact, therefore, that FOWOSO is focused in the right direction as Ondo State women are now able to contribute to the growth and sustenance of the economy of the State

”This is made possible through skill acquisition training and empowerment programmes organised for women across the 18 Local Government Areas in the State. ”

Olabode Richard Olatunde
Special Assistant to the Governor (New Media)
December 4, 2019

We’ll Continue To Create Enabling Ambience For Artisans In Ondo - Akeredolu

Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu,SAN, has assured that his administration will continue to create an enabling ambience for Artisans in the state.

The Governor said, apart from the money that has been injected into the micro-credit loan scheme for the Artisans in the state, another set of fund will soon be set aside for the Artisans to access.

Governor Akeredolu spoke on Tuesday, during the 2019 Artisans’ Day Celebration, held at the MKO Abiola Democracy Park, Akure, the state capital.

The Governor said his administration is continually providing good roads and more infrastructure, with all logistics needed to engender increase in productivity.

He said the pivotal roles of artisans to the economic activities of the State requires that government gives them maximum support in order to generate massive employment and boost income for the State.

Governor Akeredolu said:”It is obvious that this sector has demonstrated its unalloyed support for our government and I can assure you that we shall continue to create an enabling ambience for the sector to thrive in our dear State.”

Arakunrin Akeredolu said the celebration has become necessary to sustain the premise that human capital is a critical catalyst for economic emancipation of nations and prosperity of the people.


“It is my belief that artisans occupy a sizeable proportion of the total human capital resource in the State. As a matter of fact, they occupy a large portion of the total active population in our State.

“As it is now, the festival, which is an annual event, is being channelled to drive and enhance the capacity of our youths for productivity in order to create wealth.

”Ondo State has the potential to become a key player in the economy of the nation by virtue of its human capital and natural endowment. To achieve this, it is imperative and urgent to re-engineer the economy and place it on a trajectory of sustained economic growth.

“Our administration understands the fact that sustainable development can be accomplished through robust partnership with artisans. Therefore, our focus is to ensure rapid growth, development and sustainability of our economy," Akeredolu stressed.

Olabode Richard Olatunde

Special Assistant to the Governor (New Media)

December 3, 2019.

Akeredolu Flags-off Maternal and Child Health Insurance Scheme

In furtherance of his promise to improve all health indices and ensure qualitative health delivery, Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu,SAN, on Tuesday flagged-off the Maternal -And -Child Health Insurance Scheme (AMCHIS) and the State Contributory Health Scheme (ODCHS).

The Governor also declared that his administration will employ more Medical Doctors and Nurses and also upgrade the physical infrastructure of the seven designated Mother-and-Child friendly hospitals across the state.

Governor Akeredolu said both the Contributory Health Scheme and the Maternal and Child Health Insurance Scheme are evidence of his administration’s commitment to the Universal Health Coverage (UHC) with a consciousness of a sustainable framework of healthcare financing.

Governor Akeredolu, who performed the flag-off at the Mother and Child Hospital, Akure, said the State Executive Council, last year agreed and approved the payment of premium for the healthcare benefits of all under-5 children and pregnant women resident in the State to the Ondo State Contributory Health Commission’s pool.

He said the state is leading by example through the gesture to make contributions on behalf of pregnant women and under-5 children in order to ensure that maternal and under-5 children health services are free at the point of care.

The Governor noted that the Residency card (Kaadi Igbeayo) remains the prerequisite to benefit from the Maternal and Child Health insurance Scheme (AMCHIS).

He disclosed that the State Information Technology Agency (SITA) has positioned its officers at strategic locations in the seven designated Mother and Child-friendly Hospitals to register and issue the Residency Card to pregnant women free of charge.

Arakunrin Akeredolu said: "First, we have christened it the Health Insurance Scheme of Ondo State, pointing to the fact that a model of health insurance is adopted to drive and sustain the scheme.“Secondly, we have expanded the scope of providers from the two Mother-and-Child Hospitals in Akure and Ondo city (both in the Central Senatorial District) in the past, to additional five secondary facilities, including State Specialist Hospital, Ikare-Akoko and General Hospital, Owo in the Northern Senatorial District; General Hospital, Ore, State Specialist Hospital, Okitipupa and General Hospital Igbokoda in the Southern Senatorial District. Residents of the State in the remaining 11 LGAs can also access any of these seven selected hospitals that is close to them.

”Permit me to state that our administration started this journey when we sent a bill to the State House of Assembly in 2018 to establish the Ondo State Contributory Health Scheme (ODCHS) and Ondo State Contributory Health Commission (ODCHC).

“I signed the bill into law in the same year and the office complex of ODCHC was formally commissioned on the 24th of June, 2019. This law mandates each resident of Ondo State to have a health insurance cover and the Ondo State Contributory Health Commission is working assiduously to realise this herculean task.”

Olabode Richard Olatunde
Special Assistant to the Governor (New Media)
December 3, 2019.

Source:https://citadelng.com.ng/2019/12/03/akeredolu-flags-off--maternal-and-child-health-insurance-scheme/

BE MORE COMMITTED TO YOUR SERVICE YEAR – AKEREDOLU CHARGES CORPS MEMBERS

Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State has urged corps members to be more committed to serving the country during their 12-month stay in the state.

Akeredolu made the call during the swearing-in of the 2019 Batch ‘C’ (Stream II) corps members, at the permanent orientation camp, Ikare- Akoko on Monday.

The governor, represented by the Commissioner for Sports and Youth Development, Mr Dotun Owanikin, said that the welfare and security of the lives of corps members remained a top priority of his administration.

Akeredolu urged them to take the content of the orientation course seriously, especially the skill acquisition programme.

“As a responsible government, I want to say, without mincing words, that your welfare and security would be adequately taken care of during your service year.

“Our government will continue to improve on developmental projects and infrastructure that will encourage those who observe their mandatory service to want to stay and live in the state at the end of their service year,” he said.

The State Coordinator of NYSC, Mrs Grace Akpabio, urged the corps members to abide by the rules and regulations of the camp.

According to her, the scheme has now had a South-West Zonal Coordinator as part of efforts to improve the welfare of corps members.

She also appealed to corps members, who had been diagnosed with life-threatening ailments, to always report to the camp clinic for proper monitoring.

“I want to encourage the local governments, corporate citizens, well-meaning Nigerians, philanthropists as well as other stakeholders to make their presence felt in the camp by contributing to the numerous ongoing projects there,” she said.

Source;https://citadelng.com.ng/2019/12/03/be-more-committed-to-your-service-year-akeredolu-charges-corps-members/

Customers’ Satisfaction, target of Ondo Govt Health Scheme – Commissioner

Towards achieving better customer satisfaction and qualitative service delivery, The Ondo State Government has scaled up the capacity of Medicine Handlers as the State Contributory Health Scheme is about to start.

At the Train the Trainers programme which took place in Akure, the Commissioner for Health, Dr. Wahab Adegbenro said with the coming of the Contributory Health Scheme aimed at achieving universal health coverage, it is expected that there will be upsurge, in health facilities, hence the need to scale up the capacity of Health Workers for better service delivery.

Dr Adegbenro said any error in the medical process which he described as a chain, could endanger the life of the patient, this ,he said the government is guarding against.

The Health Commissioner added that customer satisfaction is the driving force of the Ondo State Contributory Health Scheme and that the government will do all humanly possible to ensure the state achieves Universal Health Coverage.

The Executive Secretary Ondo State Primary Healthcare Development Agency, Dr Francis Akanbiemu opined that Medical Services is incomplete without essential Drug Management.

Dr Akanbiemu disclosed that gaps were noticed in drug management, hence the need to bridge the gap by training the critical mass of professionals that will go back and train others.

He added that the training was a followup to a training that was done across the state In July , as there need to train medicine handlers who will be going out to supervise and train others to ensure drug management is carried out as it should.

In his Goodwill message, Mr Adebola Lawal who represented the State PSN Chairman opined that the role of drug administration in patient management cannot be over emphasised as any fault with prescription and handling, faults the entire medical process.

Mr Lawal appealed to participants to listen attentively so that they can cascade the training correctly in the interest and betterment of patients.

Also in his Goodwill message, the Programme Coordinator Nigeria State Health Investment Project (NSHIP), Dr. Paulinus Omode who also butressed the role of Pharmaceutical Services in Medical management, said there is need for training and retraining of Health Workers so they can be in tune with Global Best Practices in their various fields.

He thanked the State Government for organising the training saying nothing is too much for the government to give safeguard to the health and lives of the people

The number one Pharmacist in the state and Director Pharmaceutical Services Ondo State Ministry of Health ,Pharm Olugbenga Lasekan appealed to participants to do their jobs with utmost caution because of the legal implication of what is prescribed and how is is dispensed.

Pharm Lasekan informed them that the State Government has zero tolerance for expiries so they should manage effectively drugs in their custody and avoid waste of scarce resources.

The Convener and Director Pharmaceutical Services Ondo State Primary Healthcare Development Agency, Dr Akindele Akinruntan said the training became necessary because in the cause of supervision, it was noticed that there are gaps in drug management in health facilities ,which if not quickly addressed, could endanger the lives and health of patients.

Dr Akinruntan said some practices being carried out were not in terdem with mordern medical practices,thus participants were drawn from the 18 LGAs to be taught the right thing to be done per time.

Some participants interviewed which include, the Director Nursing Services, Ondo State Primary Healthcare Development Agency, Mrs Adeyinka Kajero, Pharmacist Tope Olowolayemo,from Ese-odo and Pharmacist Technician Ola Oparinde from Ishua in Akoko East LGA, said the training is timely, a morale booster, continued training is the is the in thing as Health Workers must be up to date on Best Global Health Practices.
They promised to scale it down correctly while pleading with the government to employ more pharmacists and other drug handlers.

Source:https://citadelng.com.ng/2019/12/02/customers-satisfaction-target-of-ondo-government-health-scheme-commissioner/

El-Rufai commends Awo, Ajasin for free education policy


The Governor of Kaduna State, Malam Nasir El-Rufai has attributed the high quality human capital in the South-west of the country to the foresight of chief Obafemi Awolowo and his political ally, late Chief Michael Adekunle Ajasin in implementing the free education programme.

El-Rufai made the observation in Akure yesterday at a colloquium organized by the Ajasin Foundation to commemorate the 116th post humous birthday anniversary of the former Governor of Ondo State.

He said both Awolowo and Ajasin deserved commendation for the ingenious education policy which had improved the fortunes of the South-West region.

The Governor, who was the key note speaker at the event said the high quality human capital development in the South-West is a direct consequence of the free education policy.

He said if there was no elite consensus, it would have been difficult for Ajasin and Awolowo to have surmounted the opposition they faced in instituting the policy.

El-Rufai then gave the areas in which elite consensus in Present-day Nigeria could galvanise the nation towards economic development and social justice.

He said elite in the country should come to a consensus on such key issues as the rule of law, citizenship, meritocracy, diversity and devolution of power.

He then spoke on the theme of the colloquium, which is Promoting Economic Development, Social Justice and Rule of Law as Pathways to Stability, Peace and Prosperity in Nigeria.

The Kaduna State Governor said Nigeria could only achieve rapid national growth if governments all over the country institute the rule of law and social justice.

He said the rule of law provides an acceptable mode of conduct that guarantees fairness, which translates to economic development within a background of social justice and peace.

He said governments have a role to play in the dynamics because they have a responsibility to protect millions of vulnerable Nigerians who have been weakened by climate change, rapid social growth and pervasive poverty.

In his contribution Mr. Agboola Ajayi, who represented the Ondo State Governor, said Ajasin left a gap that contemporary Ondo State politicians found difficult to fill.

He said the fact that present politicians use Ajasin’s name to campaign showed that the late former governor will not be easily forgotten.

He commended Ajasin’s children for instituting a programme to remember their father’s legacies.

The chairman of the occasion, Senator Bode Olajumoke extolled the contributions of Ajasin in changing the face of present day Ondo State though his educational and industrial policies.

He also commended Ajasin’s children for organizing an initiative for the past 20 years to make many remember the legacy of their father.

In her remarks, Jumoke Anifowose one of Ajasin’s children, said her father while alive focused on social justice, human rights and human capital development, a commitment that led him to fight the military in a bid to install democracy in the country.

She hoped that the colloquium this year would provide a workable template to usher Nigerian to the rank of economically developed nations of the world.

The Ajasin Foundation was established in 1999 to espouse and inculcate ideals such as personal discipline and commitment to public good as principles for the present and coming generations of Nigerians should imbibe towards economic development

Source:https://citadelng.com.ng/2019/11/29/ajasin-colloquium-el-rufai-commends-awo-ajasin-for-free-education-policy/

APC disowns suit seeking third term for Buhari

The All Progressives Congress has distanced itself from the suit seeking an amendment of the constitution to allow President Muhammadu Buhari to run for a third term in office.

The ruling party said the suit filed by a “self-proclaimed” member of the party, Charles Enya, was in bad taste, describing him as a busybody and an “enemy” that might have been sponsored by the opposition.

The APC in a statement on Thursday by its National Publicity Secretary, Lanre Issa-Onilu, threatened a legal action against Enya and serious disciplinary action, if truly he was a member of the party.

The statement said, “The party had initially chosen to ignore him, however, it has become important to send a clear message to him and such other agent provocateurs.


“At the last National Executive Committee meeting of the party, President Buhari didn’t mince words and he is not the type that talks tongue in cheek. He pointedly said he would abide by the constitution and uphold the oath of office he took, swearing by the holy book he believes in. This, he said, was beside his advanced age which made such an idea beyond his contemplation.”

The APC said it was ready to send a strong signal to enemies of the country like Enya, who might be testing the resolve of the government on its mission to work for the best of the country.

The statement added, “The party is, however, by this statement sending a strong signal to such other busybodies like Charles Enya, who may be contemplating testing the resolve of our government on our mission to work for the best for our country, to be ready to face the law.

“We would follow this new enemy of our country, who is most likely being sponsored by the desperate and misguided opposition, every step of the way, using all legal means to thwart his devilish efforts to create chaos in our country.

“As a party, we would not take kindly to anyone or group causing unnecessary distraction for this administration through anti-democratic actions. As a country, we are several years behind where we ought to be.

“The President Buhari-led administration is focused on the onerous responsibility of delivering good governance. We are focused on revamping our moribund infrastructure, growing the economy, fighting corruption, creating the right environment for our teeming youths to deploy their creative energies, and providing adequate security for all of our people.

“We have tried to find out the status of this character claiming to be a member of our party. If he turns out to be our member, we would ensure the party’s organ that has the responsibility to act on this matter promptly commence the process of expelling him. We are a progressive party and we do not have space for anti-democratic forces and charlatans.”

In the suit filed at the Federal High Court in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, Enya had prayed that the clauses restricting the President from seeking another term be removed from the constitution


He asked the court to order the National Assembly and the Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, to remove the constitutional clauses stopping Buhari from getting a third term.

Defendants in the suit are Clerk of the National Assembly, Mohammed Sani-Omolori, the National Assembly and the AGF.

He added that the present two-term tenure was discriminatory

Leadtimes Regional Summit on Good Governance set to honour Akeredolu,Obaseki, others in Ghana

A Group, Leadtimes Regional Summit on Good Governance, is set to honour some Nigerian and Ghanaian business men.

Also to be honoured are the wives of Edo, Enugu and Ondo State Governors, namely, Mrs. Betsy Obaseki, Mrs. Monica Ugwuanyi and Mrs.Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu.

Others are Executive Director of Cometstar Manufacturing Company Limited, Mr. Nwamaka Uduji, Chief Executive of Four Gate, Prince Omolayo Oladugbagbe, for good governance and administration in public and private sectors.

A statement by the Group, signed by Advisory Board Chairman, Leadtimes Africa, Professor Buba. S.Mshelia, and Director of Institute of Art Management and Professional Studies, Professor Prince Eze Nwauba, said the theme of the conference is “Promoting Business, Investments and Security in Africa through Good Governance -A Case Study of Ghana.

The statement, which was made available to The Nation, said the conference would be used as platform to honour Africans across Ghana and Nigeria who have excelled in their professional career and business across the regional borders.

It will also honour those who promote good governance in Africa. “Leadership would be recognized with honours at the occasion,” the duo stated.

The summit, which will attract participants from all walks of life including captains of industry, technocrats, security agencies, business men and women, religious leaders and all stakeholders in leadership cycle, is expected to last for a day.

Source:https://citadelng.com.ng/2019/11/28/leadtimes-regional-summit-on-good-governance-set-to-honour-akeredoluobaseki-others-in-ghana/

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