...Targets 500 Bed Medical Facility

The determination of the Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu administration to provide first-class health facilities for the people of Ondo State has taken another giant leap with the commencement of the construction of a modern world-class teaching hospital at the former State hospital in Akure, the state capital.

Already, the Critical Care Unit complex has been constructed and will be used as the temporary Accident and Emergency ward to allow for the demolition and construction of a two-storey complex at the current A & E building.

Similarly, a new building has been constructed for the Children Emergency ward, which was never in existence since the establishment of the hospital.
The Akeredolu administration has also began the reconstruction of a 16-year old abandoned structure at the hospital, which is projected to be used for surgical outpatience and stroke ward.

Addressing Journalists after inspecting the ongoing construction at the facility, Governor Akeredolu said his administration is upgrading the health facility from a 150-bed to a 300-bed hospital.

Arakunrin Akeredolu also hinted that he has given a directive that houses very close to the hospital should be valued, as his administration is ready to acquire the buildings and compensate the owners.

He said apart from the fact that it is very dangerous living very close to a hospital, the acquisition will enable government to expand the facility and build a modern world-class Teaching hospital.

Akeredolu said:”All of us have toured this facility and I’m sure you remember what we met on ground here . Since we came on board ,things have changed here including the road network and a number of buildings here have been renovated, but we have just started

“The important thing is that we are building a new medical ward, a two-storey building and it will be so big. Very soon, by next month the frontage will go down and it will allow for a modern medical world-class facility here.
“It is taking us a lot to arrive at making this place a world-class teaching hospital . We know that the University of Medical Sciences needed to have a befitting hospital . Instead of building new ones or concentrating in one area, we decided to have a multi-sector hospital.

“This place used to be a 150-bed hospital and it will be 300-bed when we complete it.
"I have looked at the buildings that are too close to the hospital and I have asked that they should be valued so that we can acquire them and compensate the owners .

”Our target is to have a 500-bed teaching hospital . A number of buildings around will have to go and we will pay compensation and expand the hospital to make it big.”

Olabode R Olatunde
Special Assistant to the Governor (New Media)
10th September , 2019

Source:http://www.ondostate.gov.ng/Home/NewsItem/Akeredolu-Commences-Construction-of-World-Class-Teaching-Hospital-in-Akure

hisexcellency34:
We are in Akure and nobody is mutilating. These are paid APC supporters

When a leader is good, pageantry and ceremony are the least of what we can do as citizens to show appreciation.

johnmartus:
I'm from akure and i go home time to time the man is not do anything except newspaper projects..

I don't this you are from Akure, even Ondo state. With this massive infrastructure projects

hisexcellency34:
We are in Akure and nobody is mutilating. These are paid APC supporters

nobody pay for anything, one way or the other the Government has benefit them and they come out to welcome the Gov.
Massive trooping out of people in multitude for the first love of Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Odunayo Akeredolu, SAN.

#OmoluabiAketi
#LoveForAketi
#Ibigiga

Wild Jubilation As Akeredolu Returns To Akure

Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin ,Oluwarotimi Akeredolu Aketi SAN, has returned to Akure, the state capital today, Friday November 8, 2019 amidst pomp and pegantry.

The visibly happy people of the state trooped out enmass to welcome their governor who has been attending to some official assignments in Abuja, FCT, for some weeks.
While in Abuja, Governor Akeredolu received an award of the African innovative governor of the year.

He also witnessed the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with medicus International, Germany. The Governor also attended the Nigeria Governors’ Forum meeting and hosted the Southwest Governors’ Forum meeting at the state Lodge, Asokoro Abuja.Arakunrin Akeredolu also attended the monthly National Economic Council Meeting, met with the new country director of the world bank, received the National Leader of the APC, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu and some members of the National Working Committee of the APC.

Source:http://ondostate.gov.ng/Home/NewsItem/-Wild-Jubilation-As-Governor-Akeredolu-Returns-To-Akure

Ondo State governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu,SAN, today, Thursday November 7, 2019, met with the new Country Director of World Bank, Mr Shubham Chaudhari at the World bank office, Abuja, FCT.

At the meeting, Arakunrin Akeredolu updated the new country director on the ongoing world bank projects in Ondo state and requested for inclusion in the new projects for the benefit of the good people of the State.

:camera_with_flash: ODSG

Maturity is all about being genuine. Being ethical and charismatic are both great leadership skills that are possessed by governor Akeredolu. These skills set are hard to come by especially by our modern day politicians. The one trait often overlooked in leadership is maturity. Making informed and enlightened decisions, giving advice that helps empower others, and refusing to let emotions rule are all signs of a mature leader. Maturity is a way of building trust.
It comes not only with age, but with mindfulness and accepting responsibility.

This article is focused on the recent approval of 5 billion naira for pension and gratuity by the ondo state governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu SAN, for retired public servants from 2011
till date.


I have always found the best leaders to be those who know how to relate with everyone even oppositions. As obvious as it may seem, not everyone has this trait. Being able to be in a room and connect with everyone on some level is not the easiest trait to come by. It's important in the sense that, connecting with leaders makes followers stick with them through thick and thin.


The ondo state governor has not only conquered regular payment of civil servants' salaries, he has also paid pensions and gratuities of retired public servants in the state, which is second to none in Nigeria.


Being a good leader requires combination of good traits; one trait is not enough. But among all these
traits, I believe a leader should have stability in both emotion and passion.

During Akeredolu's campaign in 2016, many political analyst said the man Aketi, is an introvert who might not be able to match up with other political candidates if elected, but Contrary to that misconception, introverts make very good leaders. They are reasonable and persistent, and their ability to carefully analyze every situation can mostly bring incredible results. Also, introverts would rather listen than talk, which means that they take into consideration various points of view and then put more time into critical thinking.

Source:https://citadelng.com.ng/2019/11/07/ondo-state-in-happy-mood-as-retirees-gets-ready-for-pension-gratuity/

PRINCESS EIGBOKHAN ORIH
TCC NEWS

Akeredolu Assures Best Primary Healthcare:

The Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu has reiterated his administration’s commitment to having the best Primary Healthcare in the country just as he promised to continue to invest in it by ensuring that basic necessities are adequately met as and when due.

He stated this at the 3rd quarter 2019 Polio Task Force meeting which held in Akure.

Arakunrin Akeredolu said that his government had been responsive to the needs of the people at the Primary Healthcare level especially in the area of approving the recruitment of more Health Workers to boost the capacity of the Primary Healthcare for a more efficient service delivery.

The Governor stated that his investment in Primary Healthcare is beginning to yield the desired result as the States came first nationally in Routine Immunisation with 79percent ,as there is a remarkable improvement in the coverage of Antigens.

The Governor who was represented by his Special Adviser on Health, Dr Jibayo Adeyeye said the State is still maintaining the 300percent improvement in all Primary Healthcare activities as assessed by the Lots Quality Survey which is a performance result for programme monitoring.

He also disclosed that in an assessment done by WHO and other collaborators, the State was rated very high in documentation for Polio-Free certification.

The governor noted that in 2019, the State has conducted outbreak 1& 2, Reactive Yellow Fever Campaign, National Immunisation Plus Days and has started training health workers for the introduction of 2nd dose of Measles Vaccine into the Routine Immunisation which will be launched on the 24th of November, 2019.

In his Feedback report on Polio Eradication and routine Immunisation, the World Health Organisation (WHO) State Coordinator, Dr Akinola Fatiregun reviewed immunisation activities in the state between last quarter and the third using various parameters and concluded that the State had excellent performance in most of them.

Fatiregun who was represented by Mr Opeyemi Ekun charged LGA Caretaker Chairmen to take ownership and spearhead immunisation activities in their domain and also ensure Task Force meeting at the LGA level holds regularly.

In his welcome address, Commissioner for Health, Dr Wahab Adegbenro represented by Executive Secretary, Ondo State Primary Healthcare Development Agency,Dr Francis Akanbiemu said the meeting which is to allow stakeholders review government input, evaluate them and appraise the declared output and also assess the impacts was a Federal Government directive.

Source:https://citadelng.com.ng/2019/11/04/akeredolu-assures-best-primary-healthcare/

NDE TRAINS 50 YOUTHS ON POULTRY MANAGEMENT, VEGETABLE GARDENING IN ONDO

The National Directorate of Employment (NDE) said it has trained about 50 unemployed persons in poultry management, vegetable gardening and other crop production skills inOndo State.

Mr Awokoya Olusegun, State Coordinator disclosed this in a statement made available toNigeria News Agency on Sunday in Akure.

According to him, NDE has began the implementation of sustainable agricultural development training at its Agricultural Skills Training Centre (ASTC) in Mariwo, Ifedore Local Government Area of Ondo State.

Olusegun said that about 596 beneficiaries had undergone training in the same programme since inception of the scheme in the state.

He said that the gesture was part of the directorate’s renewed effort to meet the ever increasing challenges of job creation in the country.

“One month would be devoted to the theoretical training while the remaining two months would be devoted to practical training on attachment to reputable and relevant field of choice in agricultural farms or institutions,” Olusegun said.

Source:https://citadelng.com.ng/2019/11/04/nde-trains-50-youths-on-poultry-management-vegetable-gardening-in-ondo-state/

SON destroys substandard goods in Akure, Ondo State.

Fake and substandard goods worth several million of naira were yesterday destroyed by the Standard Organisation of Nigeria (SON) yesterday in Akure, the Ondo State capital.

The goods destroyed are: cassava flour, coca-cola, transmission fluids, tyres cylinders LPG popularly refers as cooking cylinders and automobile spare parts.

Destroying the goods, state coordinator of SON, Mr Gabriel Agafie said the substandard and expired products were threats and injurious to human health.

He called on Nigerians to always look at the labelling to check the certification and expiry date of products before buying such.

Agafie advised the general public to look out for the MANCAP logo for manufactured products for Nigeria use and the SON logo for Nigerian products produced for foreign countries.

This, he noted showed that the products have fulfilled the Nigeria Industrial Standard (NIS) requirements.

He warned producers and marketers who presumed that it is business as usual to be ready to face the wrath of the law.

The Principal Legal Officer of the organisation at the national headquarters, Mr Nanjwan Karimu Damap quoted section 29 and 47 of the SON act which empowers the organisation to destroy such items and prevent unsuspecting Nigerians from the dangers such products can cause them.

KAMOMI AKETI
LET THERE BE SURPLUS IN FLOW OF WATER

It's a known fact that 75% of the universe is made up of water, while the 25% is made up of land; but it is still a kind of mystery that there are reports over shortage of water around the world, something that government around the world have tried to confront. Nigeria as a nation is not left out, which implies that our dear Ondo State once upon a time faced this situation.

Regardless of what people might say, if many doubt water as being a mere cheap achievement, then such individuals have not visited Lekki and Lagos Island where the water around them is salty and they have to import water from the mainland. Perhaps, one should take a visit to the Niger Delta region where water is sold for high prices.

We then ask, is water not free gift of nature? Water has been a critical issue in Ondo State years back until our mantra came on board tagged "Otun Otun ni oo" and inside this, drinkable water movement emerged "KAMOMI AKETI", a vibrant initiative that declared "state of emergency" on free inflow and access to drinkable water.

You might want to ask what is "KAMOMI", well, it is a Yoruba language whose literal meaning implies "Let us drink water", which means let the whole Ondo State drink water freely during the reign of AKETI. Like the saying goes thus "seeing is believing", over 30 communities have testified to the reality of this initiative that has installed new borehole and repair the old ones.

Communities like Iboropa-Akoko, Emure Ile, New Owo Town, Alade Idanre, Ondo Town and many more. Water outbreak diseases during the tenure of Governor Akeredolu has reduced drastically and many have been asking how come, well the answer is simple: KAMOMI AKETI INITIATIVES has been the brain behind this outstanding achievements. More water projects are still on-going and will be completed by February 2020 in which we will kick-start new ones in another 30 communities.

Our vision and plight remains the same; safeguarding the welfarism of every occupants in Ondo State in which water is a crucial part and this is just the beginning.

Once again we say "Let Us Drink Water of Otun Otun"....

Ondo riverside communities’ N6bn power project ready soon –NDDC


Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) acting Managing Director, Akwagaga Enyia, has disclosed that N6 billion 132/33kv sub station to provide electricity for over 2,000 riverside communities in Ondo State, will be ready for use soon.

Enyia gave the assurance when she addressed newsmen during an inspection of the project in Okitipupa, yesterday.

The NDDC acting managing director, who was in company with the Deputy Governor, Agboola Ajayi, said she was excited the commission was constructing a huge power station in the oil-producing area of the state.

It was gathered that the project got stalled for over 10 months due to non-payment of outstanding Interim Payment Certificate (IPC).

However, the NDDC met the obligation last week and work began in earnest as a target completion period of first quarter of 2020 has been agreed between contractors and the commission.

“I was told that for sometime, there was delay in the progress of work on site. When I came on board as the acting managing director, I made sure funds were released to put the project on fast-track. That is why work is going on at a much faster pace now,” she said.

Enyia stated that it was one of the key projects with many months of outstanding IPC, which the commission had cleared to pave the way for progress at the site.

Enyia assured that as more funds were made available to the commission, payment would be sustained to guarantee early completion of the project, stating that the contractor had promised to complete the project by the first quarter of 2020.

The deputy governor expressed delight that over 2,000 oil-producing communities spread across five local government areas of Ilaje, Ese-Odo, Okitipupa, Odigbo and Irele, all in Ondo South Senatorial District, would benefit from the sub-station.

Executive Director, Engineering and Technical Services, Niger Delta Power Holding Co Ltd., Ifeoluwa Oyedele, said the inspection by NDDC was significant because it underscored the importance of collaboration among agencies of government.

Source:https://www.sunnewsonline.com/ondo-riverside-communities-n6bn-power-project-ready-soon-nddc/amp/

Why Scholarship Board should be strengthened – ODHA

Ondo State House of Assembly has described functional education and technological growth as panacea to enduring legacy in the education sector.

Members of the House Committee on Education, Science and Technology made the assertion during their familiarisation visit to the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB),State Teaching Service Commission , (TESCOM)and State Scholarship Board in Akure.

The lawmakers who observed the dwindling human resources in public schools in the state called for urgent recruitment of more teachers to fill the obvious vacancies.

Members stressed the need to strengthen the state scholarship board by ensuring linkages with foreign partners, bodies and philanthropists in order to meet its financial obligation to indigent students in tertiary institutions.

Chairman of the committee, Mr Toluwani Simeon- Borokini posited that members will support every move to invest in the sector in order to ensure that solid foundation are laid for incoming generations.

Borokini who commended the state government for its effort in giving face lift to public primary schools across the state, encouraged the boards to work closely with the assembly to further strengthen the system.

The Chairman SUBEB, Princess Oladunni Odu who had earlier outlined the numerous achievements of the board in year 2019 affirmed that several primary schools across the state have witnessed turn around in terms of infrastructural development.

She added that training and retraining, promotion of staff, distribution of instructional materials and public schools enrolment drive among others have been the board’s priority.

The SUBEB boss informed that the board is currently collaborating with the Local Government service Commission to facilitate the transfer of 617 local government staff who are holders of NCE and B.ed certificates to the board. She however sought for the assistance of the assembly in fast tracking the recruitment of teachers into public schools as well as more funding of primary education.

Also, the Permanent Secretary TESCOM, Mrs Olufunmilayo Ajayi who reeled out the activities and challenges of the board to the committee noted that the commission has placed embargo on Rural – urban migration of teachers except on crucial condition.

The Administrative Secretary of Scholarship Board, Mr Ayodele Jemilugba who also briefed the lawmakers on their activities and various challenges, opined that government could harness other sources to complement its effort in boosting education via scholarship and bursary award stating that the board is facing a lot of challenges.

Committee members on the visit include Mr Toluwani Simeon-Borokini, the house Majority leader, Mr Jamiu Maito, Vice Chairman of the committee, Dr Olayemi Adeyemi, Mrs Favour Tomomewo, Mr Felemu-gudu Bankole.

ODSG screens 276 for breast cancer


In an attempt to have a more committed and productive workforce, no fewer than 276 women were screened for breast cancer at the Ondo State Hospitals Management Board (HMB) yesterday.

Speaking with The Hope shortly after the breast health awareness at the premises of the board, Permanent Secretary, HMB., Dr. Niran Ikuomola explained that the event aimed at equipping staff with the knowledge of breast cancer and means of preventing it.

Noting that it will be an annual event, he stated that although it is more beneficial to women, men can also benefit, saying “they have women and daughters.”

While speaking further, he noted that it is important to have a healthy staff which will help in bringing improvement to the state health sector.

He added that “it will be a motivation to staff in order to have more commitment to work.”

However, he stressed the need for staff to take care of their health just as he hinted that the resuscitation of the board’s clinic is underway for effective health care delivery especially during official hours.

Speaking earlier, Director, Planning, Research and Statistics, Dr (Mrs) Ronke Fagbemi while providing answers to some questions from the gathering, stressed the need for women to avail themselves for medical check up at qualified health facilities whenever they notice any change in their breast.

Emphasising that lumps in breast isn’t cancer, she noted that lumps can reoccupy after it has been removed from the breast and advised that such reoccurrence should be presented for proper medication.

According to her; “lumps without being operated can lead to other ailment in the body, hence, always visit health facilities for proper diagnosis.”

Speaking further, she noted that massaging of breast does not prevent cancer but rather helps in its early detection, noting that “it is good for men to play with women’s breast as a lot of benefits are attached to it.”

Fagbemi berated the wearing of tight bra by some women, noting that it can cause fungal infection under the breast such as itching and sore.

She said that “although some women tend to wear padded bra because as they go older, there is the probability for the breast to sag. It is important for you to always loose the bra in order to free the breast later in the day.”

partnerbizn3:
As if they care

if they don't Cares, they won't border

[quote author=Charmingrascal post=83372721]I thought he was declared missing[/quote)human being for that matter
Governor

mutumina007:
Mrs Betty Akeredolu is really touching lives with her BRECAN Initiative.

#TheLadyAketi

yes ooo
Active first lady ever, ride on mama

donbachi:
Some folks are about to get richer.

meaning what?

As part of its commitment to improve the health sector, facilitate modern healthcare in Ondo State and end medical tourism abroad , the administration of Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu has signed a memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with a Germany-based health institution, Medicus International, to build a USD1.1billion Sunshine medical City in the state.

The Mou was signed by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Hon. Ifedayo Abegunde, while the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Medicus International, Frank Spriewald, signed on behalf of the company at the Ondo State Governor's Lodge, Asokoro, Abuja, on Thursday, October 24, 2019.

Speaking at the event, Governor Akeredolu said he was more than convinced that Medicus International has good intention to develop the medical infrastructure in the state.

He said: "I am more than convinced that Medicus has good intention. As I told them when they came, coincidentally about few weeks ago, I was in Germany myself and I saw their structure.

"When I was in Berlin, I was talking to another medical organisation to bring their facility to Ondo State. I was negotiating with them not knowing that someone else was already waiting for this.

"No doubt, we are interested in this. We have made efforts. We are already working on how to secure a land very close to the airport. It is an interesting thing.

"We are prepared to cooperate and we know that this sort of thing is to be done as a joint venture. The interest of Ondo State is there. We are putting land. The joint venture itself will come up."

Arakunrin Akeredolu also announced that the state government has set up a team led by the Special Adviser on Health to work with the Medicus International.

Earlier, the facilitator for Medicus International, Chief Oludare Bello, said the time for the execution of the project is thirty six months and development will be completed in forty eight months.

According to him, the hospital will deal with all facets of healthcare, adding that the nearness to the airport became imperative because the hospital will have its own helicopter that will transverse other parts of the state for medical purposes.

Chief Bello explained that there will be other facilities in the medical city such as conference Center, Cinema, teaching hospital and nursing school.

He said: "The hospital is a city on its own. The design is premised on the fact that there will be green in the whole hospital. That is to make the patients see the ambience of the hospital when they lean over the window to have a view.

"It will be one of its kind in Nigeria. Over 50% of the doctors are already trained in Germany. The doctors that will be employed here will also be trained in Germany.

The Special Adviser to the Governor on Health, Dr. Jibayo Adeyeye, said Medicus International is charged with the responsibility of looking for fund for the project, adding that the State government is only investing 100 hectares of land and with other routine approvals.

He said the MoU is coming after serial of engagements to have a memorandum signed between the state government and the organization.

Olabode Richard Olatunde
Special Assistant to the Governor (New Media)
October 24, 2019

:camera_with_flash: ODSG

Source:http://ondostate.gov.ng/Home/NewsItem/ODSG-Signs-MoU-To-Build-1-1Billion-Dollars-Medical-City-In-Ondo

As part of its commitment to improve the health sector, facilitate modern healthcare in Ondo State and end medical tourism abroad , the administration of Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu has signed a memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with a Germany-based health institution, Medicus International, to build a USD1.1billion Sunshine medical City in the state.

The Mou was signed by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Hon. Ifedayo Abegunde, while the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Medicus International, Frank Spriewald, signed on behalf of the company at the Ondo State Governor's Lodge, Asokoro, Abuja, on Thursday, October 24, 2019.

Speaking at the event, Governor Akeredolu said he was more than convinced that Medicus International has good intention to develop the medical infrastructure in the state.

He said: "I am more than convinced that Medicus has good intention. As I told them when they came, coincidentally about few weeks ago, I was in Germany myself and I saw their structure.

"When I was in Berlin, I was talking to another medical organisation to bring their facility to Ondo State. I was negotiating with them not knowing that someone else was already waiting for this.

"No doubt, we are interested in this. We have made efforts. We are already working on how to secure a land very close to the airport. It is an interesting thing.

"We are prepared to cooperate and we know that this sort of thing is to be done as a joint venture. The interest of Ondo State is there. We are putting land. The joint venture itself will come up."

Arakunrin Akeredolu also announced that the state government has set up a team led by the Special Adviser on Health to work with the Medicus International.

Earlier, the facilitator for Medicus International, Chief Oludare Bello, said the time for the execution of the project is thirty six months and development will be completed in forty eight months.

According to him, the hospital will deal with all facets of healthcare, adding that the nearness to the airport became imperative because the hospital will have its own helicopter that will transverse other parts of the state for medical purposes.

Chief Bello explained that there will be other facilities in the medical city such as conference Center, Cinema, teaching hospital and nursing school.

He said: "The hospital is a city on its own. The design is premised on the fact that there will be green in the whole hospital. That is to make the patients see the ambience of the hospital when they lean over the window to have a view.

"It will be one of its kind in Nigeria. Over 50% of the doctors are already trained in Germany. The doctors that will be employed here will also be trained in Germany.

The Special Adviser to the Governor on Health, Dr. Jibayo Adeyeye, said Medicus International is charged with the responsibility of looking for fund for the project, adding that the State government is only investing 100 hectares of land and with other routine approvals.

He said the MoU is coming after serial of engagements to have a memorandum signed between the state government and the organization.

Olabode Richard Olatunde
Special Assistant to the Governor (New Media)
October 24, 2019

Source:http://ondostate.gov.ng/Home/NewsItem/ODSG-Signs-MoU-To-Build-1-1Billion-Dollars-Medical-City-In-Ondo

ONDO GOVERNMENT EXPRESSES READINESS TO PARTICIPATE IN USD 10 MILLION FG /IFAD/NDDC AGRICULTURAL TRANSFORMATION PROJECT

Ondo State Government has expressed its readiness to participate actively in the Federal Government/IFAD/NDDC, USD10 Million Agricultural transformation Project, Life – ND

Ondo State Commissioner for Agriculture Asiwaju Adegboyega Adefarati gave the assurance while hosting the team from FG/IFAD/NDDC(L-ND) in his office in Akure.

The commissioner who expressed confidence in the ability of the state Government to pay its counterpart fund as at and when due judging by its previous performance said Agriculture is the Main focus of the Akeredolu led administration to create massive employment and poverty reduction.

“it is on records that Ondo state performed creditably well in previous project by coming first amongst the nine states that piloted the IFAD project in Nigeria”

Adefarati who gave the assurance said , the state is in better placed to perform exceedingly well in this new program especially now that the project is coming at a very critical time in the life of the current administration with a renewed vigour to achieve it agricultural policy of food sufficiency, poverty reduction and improve living standard for farmers.

Adefarati who commended the partners for being gender sensitive for allocating not less than 6O per cent of its funds to women said the wife of the Governor Betty Anyanwu- Akeredolu would extremely be happy with the development.

Earlier, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry Alhaji Boluwaduro Kunle Sanni while welcoming the team said the state is ever ready to accept inputs and partner federal government and development partners in all areas especially in Agricultural sector to be most agricultural productive state in Nigeria.

According to him Ondo state has displayed the political will before now and is willing to do all within its power to benefit maximally from this agricultural transformation project to the benefits of the people.

He assured the team that the state will give the FG/IFAD/NDDC L-ND the best push it deserved in order to continued to benefit from similar gestures in future.

In her response the the team leader of four man team Mrs Ngozi Ohaechesi said they are in the state to conduct interview for personnel that would manned the L- ND Project in the state.

The team is made up of officers from the Federal Ministry of Agricultural and Rural Development, Federal Ministry of Finance, IFAD and Niger Delta Development Commission NDDC.

The wife of the Governor of Ondo State, Chief Mrs Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu is to deliver the 7th Distinguished Guest Lecture of the University of Medical Sciences, UNIMED Ondo.

The lecture tagged ‘A Stitch in Time Saves Lives: Breast Cancer Prevention Advocacy in Nigeria’ is slated for Thursday, October 24, 2019 by 9:30am at the main auditorium of the University.

According to a statement by the Head, Public Relations Department of UNIMED, Mr. Temitope Oluwatayo, the topic is in tandem with the vision statement of the institution which is ‘to expand access to compassionate, comprehensive and high-quality healthcare for under-served population and to lead the scientific pathway for reducing the burden of disease in our society’.

“As obtained in previous Distinguished Guest lectures of the University, the programme is aimed at promoting the health and social well-being of Nigerians through engagement, outreach services and public education.”

Chief Mrs Anyanwu-Akeredolu, an aquaculturist and a philanthropist is the founder of the Breast Cancer Association of Nigeria, BRECAN.

She started the nonprofit organization to raise awareness of the disease and has won awards in recognition of her work and commitment in the fight against breast cancer in Nigeria.

Akeredolu Charges Vehicle Inspectors To Adhere Strictly To Standard For Safety Of Life On Highway

Ondo State governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu has called on Vehicle Inspection Officers not to compromise standard in the discharge of their duties particularly in the current 'ember' months.

The governor made the call while playing host to a delegation of Directors/Chief Vehicle Inspection Officers from the Southwest zone of the country in his office in Akure, the state capital.

The governor who was represented by his deputy, Hon. Agboola Ajayi, while describing the role of the officers as such that has to do with safety of citizens' lives, said his administration has put measures in place to ensure safety of road users in the state.

According to him, the recent establishment of the computerised vehicles inspection center in the state would go a long way in curbing accidents on the roads, giving the condition of the vehicles as one of the major factors leading to accidents.

He stressed the need for synergy between the V.I.O and the Federal Road Safety Corps in the discharge of their duty as they have a common goal which is to safe lives of road users, saying their roles are complementary.

Also in his remarks at the event, Special Adviser to the governor on Transport, Mr. Tobi Ogunleye, while analysing the procedure for issuance of drivers license, said ninety per cent of the task are done by the V.I.O. while the FRSC takes the credit and shunck the revenue that accrued from the exercise.

According to him, in addition to ensuring safety on the roads, the office of the V.I.O had helped in increasing revenue base of the state with the raise from about three hundred and fifty as at the begining of this administration to about 1.7m per week currently.

Earlier in his address, the leader of the delegation who is the Lagos State Director of Vehicle Inspection Services, Engr. Adebayo Olusoji charged the Southwest governors on the need for deployment of technology for VIO officers for effective maning of the roads.

While describing bad roads as a major cause of road accidents across the federation, Adebayo lauded the state government on its drive on road construction in the state.

He also appreciated the establishment of the computerised vehicle inspection centre in the state, calling other Southwest state to emulate the gesture.

:camera_with_flash: Olawale

ONDO ASSEMBLY ASSURES ILAJE – ESE ODO RESIDENTS OF EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTION OF DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS

Ondo state house of Assembly has assured the people of Ilaje and Eseodo local governments of equitable distribution of developmental projects in the oil producing areas of the state.

The Speaker, Bamidele Oleyelogun gave the assurance during an interface with Eseodo rights vanguard, federation of ugbo youth and management of Ondo state oil producing areas development commission OSOPADEC at the assembly complex in Akure.

Following the complaints written by Eseodo rights vanguard which held a peaceful protest at OSOPADEC on the recent recruitment exercise, the house deem it fit to meet with the warring parties on the need for peace to reign in the mandate areas.

Receiving the people into the assembly complex ,the speaker, Bamidele Oleyelogun in his remark emphasized on the need for the people to give peace a chance in the mandate areas for more progress and development.

Oleyelogun who was represented by the majority leader of the house, Jamiu Maito implored the aggrieved parties to be calm assuring them of fairness and equity of dividends of democracy especially as regards the current recruitment into OSOPADEC.

The chairman house committee on OSOPADEC, Prince Abayomi Akinruntan noted that the committee will continue to interact with them in ensuring that everyone has a sense of belonging in the process.

The president, Eseodo rights vanguard, Eric yanyangbini as well as the president of federation ugbo youth, Mr Gbenga demehin who relayed their complaints to the house urged the house to address the imbalance in the recruitment exercise.

The permanent secretary OSOPADEC, Mr victor koledoye assured of the commission’s readiness to be fair in the recruitment exercise adding that more people oriented projects are underway for the people of the mandate areas .

Adelegbe lauds Akeredolu’s efforts in increasing IGR

The member representing Owo/Ose Federal Constituency of Ondo State in the National assembly, Otunba Timehin Adelegbe has commended the Akeredolu led Government for its current giant strides in the generation of internal revenue to boost the economy of the state.

Adelegbe, who is a renowned Banker and Economist by profession, while addressing newsmen in Abuja, quoted the latest Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) report released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) which shows that Ondo is presently one of the top ten states that generated the highest revenue in Nigeria between January and June 2019.

According to the business oriented legislator, it is worthy of note that Ondo state generated a whopping sum N19 billion of the total N691.11 billion generated by the 36 states and the FCT inclusive in the first half of the year.

According to him, “The report by the National Bureau of Statistics showed that thirty-one states and the FCT recorded growth in IGR, of which Ondo is one, while five states recorded a decline in IGR at the end of June 2019. This can easily be attributed to the brilliant policies of the Akeredolu-led Administration in regulating tax collection especially through automation in the state.”

The former Ondo state Commissioner for Commerce and currently a member House Committee on Budget and Appropriations in the House of Representatives specifically commended the assiduous efforts of Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, in revamping the State agencies directly involved in generating revenues, especially the Ondo state Internal Revenue Service under the Chairmanship of Mr Tolu Adegbie, who he commended for his brilliance and bringing his wealth of experience gathered in the banking sector to bare. Moving the half yearly performance from average of N5billion in 2016 and 2017 to N9billion in 2018 and astronomical N19billion in 2019 is highly appreciable and commendable.

Otunba Adelegbe stated that “it is not surprising that citizens of Ondo state are not finding it too difficult to pay their taxes, considering the quantum and massive infrastructural developments being witnessed in the state, especially road rehabilitations and constructions.

He added that the problem of tax evasion in the past was rampart because the government could not point at any meaningful projects done in the state with the tax payers money, which made people of the state to see those non-performing governments as a task masters and slave drivers”.

Adelegbe said the present up shoot in the IGR of Ondo state is a big plus to the state in the sense that it has empowered the state to meet its recurrent expenditure without stress, which he believes has informed the regular payment of workers’ salaries and embarking on capital projects in major parts of the state.

He specifically cited some roads being constructed and rehabilitated within the state like Iwalewa Road, High Court Road, Oke Ogba and so on in Akure metropolis, Sabomi Road in Ese Odo, Opasorun Road, Bajare/Okemayo, St. Joseph Road in Idanre, three box culverts at Oyinmomo Ishakunmi Road in Ikare, the 2.3km Ogbomo Ifedara, Ajegunle Streets and Howlet Road, Ifon, completion of dualized township road in Owo, construction of dualized township road in Ikare Akoko, construction of Ijoka-Idanre road among many others.

FAYEMI PLEDGES COMMITMENT TO EKITI WORKERS’ WELFARE AS HE CLOCKS ONE YEAR ON SEAT.


Ekiti State Governor Kayode Fayemi, on Tuesday assured workers of his administration’s commitment to enhancing their productivity by providing conducive working environment for them.

He spoke while laying the foundation for the Ministry of Justice’s office complex and the Traditional Council Chambers.

The governor also promised to complete all abandoned buildings in the secretariat complex, just as he expressed appreciation to all civil servants for their contributions and dedication to duties, which, according to him, had aided the socio-economic growth of the state in the last one year.

Fayemi, who performed the turning of the sod for the two buildings, as part of activities to mark his first year in office, stated that the office complex for the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) and Local Government Service Commission would be completed.

He commended the state Ministry of Justice for its prompt handling of cases by ensuring that the ministry was ever active and prompt in providing rapid and systematic interpretation of government’s policies and rules into life-touching laws.

The governor said his administration embarked on the legacy project to ensure a befitting edifice for the Ministry to enhance its performance, adding that the ministry was once neglected and relegated in the past, but had now become a bride sought after nationally.

Fayemi added, “As a government, we understand and appreciate the importance of good, conducive and comfortable working environment as a prerequisite to enhancing performance and bringing the best out of every worker.

“We are committed to the welfare of all civil servants in Ekiti State, and I reassure you all that the welfare of our workers is our paramount interest. We appreciate your contributions and dedication to duties, and we will continue to do our best to inspire you to perform better.

“Any responsible government that wants efficiency and effectiveness from its workforce must provide conducive working atmosphere for the officials and staff of the Ministry. This is, of course, also true of many other buildings in the Secretariat. That is why we are taking steps about other structures, including SUBEB and Local Government Service Commission (LGSC) Secretariat and at least two other uncompleted structures in the Secretariat.

The governor also urged traditional rulers in the state to reciprocate government’s gesture by ensuring that they maintained peace and adequate security of lives and property of their subjects.
Ondo State Government To Clamp Down On Roadside Trading.

Ondo state government has diclosed its intention to clamp down on roadside trading in the state.

To this end, it has ordered traders selling goods by the roadside especially along major roads in Akure metropolis and other major towns in the state to vacate .

Giving this directive was the Senior Special Assistant to the State Governor on Special Duties, Dr. Doyin Odebowale in an interview with The Hope.

A recent report in The Hope had earlier reported that the Oba Adesida road was experiencing traffic congestion due to the activities of traders selling their wares along the popular road, particularly weekends.

Major streets in the Akure metropolis were dotted with makeshift stalls wheeled by the roadsides in which some traders peddle their wares.

Odebowale said “there is an existing law that prohibits traders from selling their goods by the roadsides.

He said “they are deliberately flouting the order. I have been telling them to leave the roadside but they are adamant,” he said .

He wondered at the refusal of the traders to leave the roadsides despite being warned several times about the security threat such practice constitutes.

He stated that some times, he had to lead the task force that would ensure that no trading is carried out by the roadside as the environmental task force was attached to his office.

Odebowale said that the task force does not want to carry out its duty by half measures and disclosed that they were preparing for a comprehensive exercise to correct the abnormality and get the traders off the roads.

He explained that he has called people concerned to a meeting and urged them to make them see reasons why it was odd to be involved in street trading.

He said that he appealled to them to leave the roadsides and get proper shops before the task force would swing into action.

He reiterated that very soon the state government is going to clear them off the walkways and roadsides.

HEALTH IS YOUR RIGHT, NOT DEMOCRACY DIVIDENDS, AKEREDOLU TELLS CITIZENS

Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN, has described good health as a basic right of citizens.

The governor stated this while speaking at the opening ceremony of the 2019 Nigerian Medical Association, NMA Physicians' Week held in Akure, the state capital.

Represented at the event by his deputy, Hon. Agboola Ajayi, Akeredolu said it was in realization of this that his administration from inception had formulated policies that were aimed at boosting healthcare delivery system.

According to him, his administration, in a bid to provide affordable and sustainable funding of quality healthcare service, had signed into law the establishment Ondo State Contributory Health Scheme which would soon commence free maternal and under-five children services at the point of care.

He added that approval had also been given for the procurement of medical equipment worth several millions of naira as well as the recruitment of health workers to improve the diagnostic and therapeutic capacities of Primary Healthcare system in the state.

Noting that the theme of this year's Physicians' Week, ' Care for the Unknown Patient: An Overview' was apt and timely, the governor said all the health policies in the state were targeted at all categories of the people as no one knew who the next patient would be.

Earlier in his address, the National President of the NMA, Dr. Adedayo Faduyile said the association chose the theme for this celebration of the Physicians' Week, Care for the Unknown Patient' to address the challenges faced by them especially to advocate for policy framework.

His words, 'the theme ' Care for the Unknown Patient: An Overview' was chosen to bring to the fore the issues affecting Nigerians who suddenly found themselves in an unconscious state from traumatic caused majorly Road Traffic Accident or medical conditions,' he said.

He lamented the situation where innocent Nigerians died in emergency situation as a result of no deliberate provision of facilities to meet their need, calling for more fund for the health sector by all levels of government to improve health.

While calling for condusive working environment for doctors across the country, Dr. Faduyile called on the Nigeria Police to provide necessary protection for doctors.

Also speaking at the event, Ondo State Health Commissioner, Dr. Wahab Adegbenro, said everyone one has access to medical services without financial embarrassment in the state including the unknown patients.

He hinted that a comprehensive contributory health scheme to cater for pregnant women, children and other valuable persons would soon be launched as part of moves to boost health care delivery.

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The Ondo State Government under the rule of Governor Rotimi Akeredolu, has sent a high powered delegation led by the State Head of Service, Mr Dare Aragbaiye to condole with the Nigeria Union of Pensioners (NUP) in Ondo State over the demise of its Chairman, Chief Akinsola Oloruntusin Adetuwo who died on Thursday, 20th September, 2019 at the age of 80 years .

Represented by the Permanent Secretary of the State Pension Transitional Department, Mr Tope Kolawole, Mr Aragbaiye eulogized late Pa Adetuwo, whom he described as an astute administrator that was passionately committed to the improvement of the welfare of Pensioners and the development of the state.

He declared that the death of Pa Adetuwo was a rude shock and painful loss to the state government, and particularly recalled that the late Chairman recently led the Executive of the Union to his office on a courtesy visit in August this year where he commended Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu for prioritizing the welfare of Pensioners in the state by paying over #4 billion arrears of gratuity owed Pensioners by the immediate past administration in the state.

Mr Aragbaiye, who comforted the Union by saying that their departed Chairman lived a fulfilled life, prayed that God will give them and the family of the deceased the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.

Receiving the delegation, the Acting Chairman of the Union, Elder Adedapo Salami appreciated the Governor for sending the delegation to commiserate with the Union on the death of its Chairman and particularly for his commitment and interest towards improving the welfare of Pensioners in the state.

Elder Salami described late Pa Adetuwo as a man of peace, visionary leader and a philanthropist, adding that the Union would carry the state government along on the burial ceremony of the late Chairman which he said had been tentatively scheduled to hold between 20th and 22nd of November, 2019 in his home town in Irele.

In his remarks, the Secretary of the Union, Comrade Akin Sunday said the condolence visit by the state government is a testimony to the good life of late Pa Adetuwo, saying that the departed Chairman lived a selfless life for the benefits of others.

Other members of the delegation were the Head of Teachers’ Pension, Alhaji Muyideen Yusuf, Head of Civil Service Pension, Mrs Mary Omoloye and Deputy Director, Finance and Administration of the State Pension Transitional Department, Mr Adeleke Olorunmo.

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The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State at the weekend reacted to the criticism of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), on its intention to identify with APC brethren in Kogi State.


The opposition party had alleged that the state’s APC was planning to fund the re-election bid of Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State. According to the ruling party, this, without any ambiguity, is a mischievous claim.

A statement by its spokesman, Alex Kalejaiye, said, For the records, the state chapter plans to set up a committee that has a clear assignment: To boost the morale of our party members in Kogi State.

“It is ridiculous for any individual or a political party, especially one that has national colouration, to allege that Ondo State chapter would build a war chest for an election holding in Kogi State, or anywhere else for that matter. Without dispute, the APC-led government in the state harbours no space for financial recklessness. This has drawn applause from objective and sincere observers and resulted in maximising benefits of levies and taxes for the welfare of the people. A government that dwells in the realm of frivolity would not contemplate the on-going transformation, and industrialization in Ore.

“Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has repeatedly bragged about what he would do to support the PDP in Ondo. We perceive same as normal political arrogance”. It said contrary to the PDP’s allegation that the APC-led government has destroyed the health sector, the party declared with all sense of modesty that the current administration has so far employed about half a million health workers to ensure quality health services.

The party urged the discerning people of the State to mock the unimpressive attempt of the PDP, and keep faith with a government that was going the extra mile to right the wrongs of decades.

Wife of Ondo State Governor, Mrs Betty Anyanwu Akeredolu will on Tuesday the twelfth of November 2019, receive the NAWOJ GRAND AMAZON AWARD which is part of activities to mark the 30th Anniversary of NAWOJ in Nigeria.

A statement by NAWOJ in Ondo State signed by its Secretary, Mrs Patience lbeh, explains, that the wife of the Governor will also at the event be enlisted into the Association’s hall of fame, all in recognition of Arabirin’s commitment to the development of Children and women through her BEMORE EMPOWERED INITIATIVE, her commitment to the fight against rape and gender based violence among many other humanitarian strides.

The statement explained, that NAWOJ have carefully followed these initiatives through our lens as Media Executives and deemed it fit to honour Mrs Akeredolu as one of our AMAZONS as we commemorate the 30th Anniversary and celebrate the efforts of our founding mothers.

The Anniversary which will hold at the Radio House Press Center Hall, Garki Abuja is with the theme: NAWOJ @ 30: CELEBRATING THE AMAZONS

About thirty women journalists from Ondo state will attend the event which will witness the convergence of well over 1,200 women journalists from Nigeria and the Diaspora, even as it will draw participants from various women women civil society organizations across Africa.

Source:http://ondostate.gov.ng/Home/NewsItem/Mrs-Akeredolu-To-Bag-Grand-Amazon-Award-As-NAWOJ-Marks-30th-Anniversary