Amudipe Opeyemi Marcus

Food, Water, Clothing and Shelter are considered the basic human needs. It is the ultimate goal of any governance to ensure that its citizens have access to these basic needs of life. It will be considered a big crime against humanity and against all the virtues of good governance if any leader within his given capacity fails to ensure the provision of these basic needs.

As little and insignificant as they might seem, they are an integral element necessary in the survival tussle of every individual. We might ask ourselves, if any administration fails to provide something as little as these, what is the hope of the masses when it comes to bigger things? For such administration is nothing but an outright failure.

The days are gone were people celebrate bulls in a china shop projects, touching lives positively especially in the grassroots requires no white elephant project, all that is required are heartfelt and sustainable projects tailored after the wellness and welfarism of the people.

This is the way men of old has etched themselves in the walls of history, for their testament were never written on walls, but on the heart of the people. There testaments forever spoken of, passed from one generation to another.

Standing tall among men who has chosen to walk the walk and talk the talk, doing that which is right and befitting for his people is Arakunrin Akeredolu, the man whose unfailing vision and brilliance has led Ondo State from the path of obscurity into a realm where living has been made easy for all and sundry.

Quite ingenious to see Arakunrin Akeredolu roll out the Kamomi Aketi water scheme, which has saw to the rehabilitation of over 750 boreholes in about 300 communities in the state.

Lack of portable water has been a huge problem in the state, as many communities find it an herculean task getting access to good and drinkable water supply.

Previous administration has tried to find a lasting solution to this ugly situation, an example is the failed Owena Dam Project which initiated by the Agagu led administration.

The Kamomi Aketi Water scheme has proven to be a lasting solution to the issue of water scarcity in rural areas in Ondo State.
The success of the Kamomi Aketi water scheme did have a wonderful ripples effect, as the Federal Government has adopted the model for all states across the federation.

To this end, the Federal Ministry of Water Resources through its PEWASH programme in conjunction with the Ondo State government organized a day training programme for participants across the six geo-political zones of the country in Akure, the state capital to understudy the Ondo system.

This move by the federal government is a positive acknowledgement of the tremendous efforts of Arakunrin Akeredolu to ensure that the lives and welfare of the people of Ondo State receives a massive facelift. When there is an evidence of good governance, backed up by good success story from the people who are the direct beneficiaries, it becomes a template for others to follow.

In Ondo State, Arakunirn Akeredolu has proven to the whole world, through his masses oriented projects that he is a worthy example to be followed across all the states in the federation.

In Nigeria, a group of local experts has launched Nigeria Flying Labs South West Hub to meet and foster the demand for digital entrepreneurship. The newly formed Flying Labs team is applying their expertise in drones, drone data, and geographic information systems (GIS) to empower local businesses and smallholder farmers. Already, the team has trained 100 youth in Ondo State in smart farming techniques and drone technology. In the months to come, it will organize additional training sessions and reach even more people, each of whom in turn has the power to generate exponential impact. Nigeria Flying Labs South West Hub is proud to build on the expertise of the global network of “Flying Labs” partners all around the world. It is equally pleased to use its unique knowledge to help Nigeria’s most innovative future entrepreneurs take flight.

So, what is Nigeria Flying Labs South West Hub? A regional hub of expertise and innovation, it works collaboratively with local communities to build skills and to give individuals the tools they need to succeed. It was formed as an alliance between Orbital Solutions Global Services Limited, which focuses on GIS, YUAVI Technologies Limited, a company specializing in aerial imaging, and the Ondo State Office of Innovation and Partnerships. This partnership is built upon a shared commitment to the best operational practices and the highest data standards. Within the scope of the alliance, YUAVI Technologies provides additional drone services and public sector partnerships while ION offers enterprise and human capital development to drive sustainability of drone service commercialization. The goals of the partnership with YUAVI Technologies Limited and ION include building local skills of digital entrepreneurs, catalysing businesses and creating demand for the skills of digital entrepreneurs. Nigeria Flying Labs South West Hub is led by Managing Director Adewale Adegoke, an expert in how geospatial technologies and data can catalyze economic opportunities for both the public and private sectors.

And what exactly does Nigeria Flying Labs South West Hub do? They empower local communities to excel in a rapidly changing modern era. Take those 100 youth who attended the team’s first training. By its conclusion, they were equipped to use drones to improve agriculture and, very soon, the Labs will build on this success to train an additional 50 youth in the same techniques, mentoring them to become digital entrepreneurs and to incorporate drones into e-extension services.

Once these skills are employed outside the classroom, Nigeria Flying Labs South West Hub scales humanitarian impact. They build partnerships between the public and private sectors, uniting key actors for a common goal. Together, the Labs and their partners incubate innovative ideas on how to interpret drone data for social good. F surveying and mapping local land to improve agriculture to human capital development, the Labs achieves quantifiable outcomes for its beneficiaries.

Nigeria Flying Labs South West Hub is dedicated to catalyzing new business and empowering local businesses. How? By mentoring digital entrepreneurs to partner with public sector agencies and generating demand for their skills in a sustainable business environment. To do so, the Labs uses its “droners’ platform” to establish market linkages between drone pilots and potential clients.

Nigeria Flying Labs South West Hub is the latest in a string of such labs generating impact across the globe by harnessing technology for social good. However, while it builds on the success of its predecessors around the world, the team and the community that surrounds Nigeria Flying Labs South West Hub has proved itself unique. Already, there has been tremendous excitement among local entrepreneurs to learn the skills to build their businesses and benefit their communities. Over the coming months, be sure to track their progress—and watch Nigeria Flying Labs South West Hub soar.

Source: https://blog.werobotics.org/2019/09/27/in-nigeria-a-new-flying-labs-takes-flight/

Residents of Akoko in Ondo State have tasked Governor Rotimi Akeredolu on the need to resuscitate the moribund industries in the area for the growth of economy and development of the state.

They stated that as the governor was making frantic on roads and school rehabilitation in the state, such should be extended to the moribund industries many of which were inaugurated by late Chief Adekunle Ajasin, the first civilian governor of the state.

The duo of Chief Ladi Bello, a community leader from Akunu Akoko East Local Government and Barrister Bayode Awe from Okeagbe Akoko North West Local Government Area in an interview with newsmen, observed that the state could be transformed from civil service state to industrialised state if the moribund factories and industries can be revived.

They cited few of such insolvent industries like Alpha D factory, Ikare Akoko; Ceramic factory, Ifon; Nirowi Wood factory, Ondo; Oluwa Glass factory at Igbokoda, among others would provide jobs for the teeming unemployed youths in the state and boost the revenue generation of the state.


They noted that small scale industry loan scheme need to be put in place for entrepreneurs to allow them establish and help the economy to grow.

They commended the state governor for massive road projects going on and that of schools that were being rehabilitated in the state.

Source: https://leadership.ng/2019/09/29/residents-tasks-akeredolu-on-moribund-industries/

As part of the reform agenda of the Ondo State Head of Service, Mr Dare Aragbaiye to reposition the State Civil Service for excellent service delivery and make bureaucratic processes less cumbersome, the state government would soon commence automated system of processing documents of Pensioners for their retirement benefits.

To this effect, the State Information Technology Agency has developed a computerized system that would electronically capture Pensioners and process their documents on line for easy and quick reception of their benefits.

Presenting the design to the Pension Reform Committee at the office of the Head of Service in Akure, the Director of Software in the State Information Technology Agency, Mrs Bola Oyebode said the process would allow for interface with each of the retirees at the point of exit from service for capturing and collation of their data.

Mrs Oyebode noted that instead of the usual manual process of obtaining various documents from different Ministries, Agencies and Departments of government for approval, the documents would be automated and uploaded to a preferred server for assessment by relevant government officials, adding that the process would lessen the burden of Pensioners and reduce movement of documents from one place to another.

In his remarks, the Head of Service commended the Agency for the innovation which he said would enhance easy access to Pensioners records, eradicate fraud in the pension office and put an end to the activities of the syndicate that exploits Pensioners by collecting certain percentage of money to process their retirement benefits.

He added that with the system, Pensioners’ data could easily be collated, arranged, processed and retrieved while falsification of documents would be difficult to perpetrate.

The Administrative Secretary of the State Public Service Reform Office, Mr Oluwagbenga Akingbesote said the Committee has reduced the documents to be submitted by retirees for the process of their retirement benefits from about 30 to 16.

Mr Akingbesote opined that with the reduction in number of documents to be processed and introduction of automated processing system, the time and resources to be spent by Pensioners would be drastically reduced.

The Permanent Secretary of the Pension Transition Department, Mr Tope Kolawole and his counterpart in the Local Government Pension Transition Department, Dr. Bunmi Eniaiyewu, who was represented by the Director of Local Government Pension, Mr Gbenga Tolulope presented report to the Committee.

Other members of the Committee include among others Permanent Secretaries of Hospital Management Board, Dr Adeniran Ikuemola, Civil Service Commission, Mrs Folasade Adegoke, Teaching Service Commission, Mrs Funmilayo Ajayi, Department of Service Matters, Mr Bayo Philip and the State Auditor General, Mr Sunday Adegoke.

Source: http://Ondostate.gov.ng/Home/NewsItem/Ondo-State-Govt-Introduces-Automated-System-For-Retirement-Benefits-Processing

Gov. Akeredolu is my visionary leader. His achievements in developing Ondo State are outstanding.

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The Ondo State Government said it has concluded arrangements to establish a single largest cocoa estate in Africa on 2,000 hectares of cocoa plantation at Ijugbere, in Owo Local Government area.

The State Commissioner for Agriculture, Mr Adefarati Gboyega who disclosed this in Akure at a media briefing, said that it was a deliberate plan to further grow the cocoa industry in the state.

According to a statement signed by the Head of Media Unit of the Ministry, Mr Bolu Ajijo, Adefarati said that government had embarked on giving free cocoa seedlings to farmers so that the state could regain its lost glory in cocoa production and for the farmers to understand the premium it placed on qqq.

Adefarati said that this had led to the expansion of farm settlements, improvement in farmers’ yields and repositioning of Ondo as the number one cocoa producing state in Nigeria.

“The present administration commenced free distribution of improved cocoa seedlings across the state in 2018, with over 400,000 seedlings and it has distributed over 250,000 cocoa seedlings and thousands of oil palm, coconut and kolanut seedlings this year”.

The Commissioner expressed the state government’s commitment to boosting agricultural activities and encouraging youths to embrace agriculture.

Adefarati further disclosed that government had also commenced replacing old cocoa trees, with long gestation period, with improved seedlings.

The Commissioner commended the Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu-led administration for giving the moribund agricultural sector in the state a facelift.

According to him, rehabilitation is already ongoing at the Sunshine Fisheries Farm, with an annual production capacity of five million juveniles, which had been abandoned for more than 11 years.

He said farmers registration was ongoing in government reserves and farm settlements across the state to ensure wholesome agricultural practices and guide against encroachments.

Aside enabling the state to have near accurate data of farmers in government reserves, the Commissioner said that the exercise would also increase revenue generation from the farm settlements.

The Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology Mr Femi Agagu has said that the free education policy which the South western part of Nigeria was noted for is still intact in Ondo State.

Agagu stated this in a Statutory meeting with All Nigeria Conference of Principals of Secondary School (ANCOPSS) Ondo State chapter held in Akure on Monday.

The Commissioner who said the list of approved collectables is available for both School Principals and Parents for compliance frowned at incessant reports of School Principals charging illegal fees from parents and their wards before allowing them in Schools.

He said this act has become embarrassment to the state, noting that government would be left with no option than to apply appropriate sanctions for those found culpable to serve as deterrent to others.

Speaking on inadequate teachers in some public school, the Commissioner said the office of the Ondo State Head of Service has began a process of scouting out for those with teaching qualifications in the Civil Service for further redeployment to the Teaching Service as school Teachers.

While reacting to cases of Indiscipline and Cultism among Students, Agagu urged the School Principals to avoid indiscriminate admission of Students into their schools and be proactive by engaging the Students at all times with both Curricular and extra curricular activities to avoid idleness

Also addressing the principals, the Permanent Secretary Ministry of Education, Science and Technology Mr Akin Asaniyan said those who had collected above the collectables would be made to refund whatever is collected in excess to the students or their parents.

Asaniyan said instead of school principals extorting the Students, they should rather make the schools as Internally Generated Revenue sources for government through what they collect from the use of premises for ceremonies and part-time programmes and pay part of whatever realized to government purse since the schools belong to government and are being maintain by government. .

Speaking on the quality delivery services and competency of some teachers in public schools, the Director Inspectorate and quality assurance .Mr Olusola Akanle said “The Teacher Registration Council of Nigeria ” (TRCN) had intimated the government with plan to as from year 2020 prosecute Teachers without teaching qualifications.

In an interview, the ANCOPSS president Ondo State chapter Mr Johnbull Mebawondu said although he had held a meeting with all the principals where it was agreed that none of them will collect extra charges aside the one approved by state government, it was necessary that they heard from the Hon. commissioner.

Similarly, the Principal of Fiwasaye Girls Grammar School, Akure, Mrs Taye Bòlá said the meeting was apt, according to her a lot of issues bothering on School Services and administration in the new session were discussed and resolved.

At the end of the meeting a 3man communique drafting committee read the resolutions which were arrived at and same shall be forwarded to government for action. with aim of moving education forward in the state

The meeting, although statutory, was one of the series of meetings called to caution the excesses and also fashion out modalities that will put an end to Social Vices in the education sector.

The Nigeria Union local government Employees (NULGE), Wednesday cautioned politicians and aspirants for 2020 Ondo state governorship election to desist from playing politics with the recent screening of the local government workers, pensioners and primary school teachers in the state.

The Union added that the screening exercise was in the best interest of the workers and pensioners, assuring that governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu-led administration would not use the exercise to retrench any worker.

The Ondo state President of NULGE, Comrade Bola Taiwo disclosed this in Akure while speaking with newsmen on the recent outburst by some governorship aspirants who criticised the screening exercise.

Comrade Bola who will be sworn-in for another term on Thursday September 26, having been elected unopposed two months ago, noted that the screening was organised to know when the workers joined service and when they would retire, so that government would plan for them.

On the logjam over the implementation of the 30,000 minimum wage, the NULGE President expressed reservation over the failure of both government and the organised labour to agree on a new salary table before signing into law of the new wage.

The NULGE President said, “politicians should not use workers’ welfare to play politics against Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu; the screening for primary school teachers, local government workers and their pensioners is not to witch hunt anybody. The screening exercise was organised to know the numerical strength of local government workers and primary school teachers to enable government plans for the workers.”

“There is no indication that government wants to use the screening exercise to downside or retrench workers, there is nothing like that and if you monitored the screening (two weeks ago), it has a human face.”

“The government never asked for certificate or primary six certificate, it is just your physical appearance and your letters of appointment and letter of last promotion, just to know when you joined service and when you will retire, and how to plan for them, nothing like retrenchment plan.”

“Unlike previous or past screenings under the last administration in the state when a lot of people lost their lives, travelling around to get primary six certificate, this current screening under this administration is not like that.”

He said, “during the screening we have discovered a lot of revelations, where workers traveled out of the country (without official approval) and still collecting salaries, by the time the screening report is out, we will see the revelations.”

“We have had reactions from politicians about the screening, we want to advise politicians in the state that if they want to fight for positions in the state, they should not use workers’ welfare to settle scores.

He noted that, “either primary school teachers or local government workers or even pensioners should not be used to play politics. We don’t want workers to be used to negotiate for appointment.”

“I first got to the office through a bye-election to complete the tenure of Dr Bunmi Eniayewu as NULGE President when he was appointed the permanent secretary few months ago. However, I want elected unopposed and our inauguration will hold on September 26.”

“At the initial stage, there is a mistake, I don’t expect our labour leaders to agree on a new minimum wage without a table, in the past years, there will be a (salary) table before going on negotiations, it is the table that should be used to reach figure, that is why we find ourselves at this stage.”

Comrade Bola said, “we want to advise that the allocation formula of sharing money from the federation account should be reviewed to enable state governments and local governments get more allocations to implement the new minimum wage.”

Ondo House of Assembly has called for a good working relationship among Christians and Muslims irrespective of their religion and socio- economic affiliations for societal development.

Chairman House Committee on women affairs and social development, Mrs favour Tomomewo made the call during a familiarization tour of the committee to the Ondo Christian welfare board and Ondo state Muslim welfare board.

The chairman, house committee on women affairs and social development, Mrs favour Tomomewo in her remarks noted that the Christian and Muslim welfare board forms an integral board that see to the welfare of not just the Christians and Muslims alone but the people of Ondo state in general.

Tomomewo who commended Governor Akeredolu for his disposition towards creating a platform for religious unity called for cordial synergy between Christians and Muslims in the state.

The lawmaker assured the Assembly’s readiness to continue to support the state christian and Muslim welfare board in the realisation of its mandate for the people.

In his response, the chairman, Ondo state Christian welfare board, pastor Agboola who thanked the committee for the visit expressed optimism that it would further enhance the overall performance of the board.

As for the chairman, state Muslim welfare board, Alhaji Khalid fawehinmi who noted that over 275 Muslim faithful were taken to hajj this year sought the lawmakers support in all areas .

The committee as part of its statutory responsibilities has equally empowered over 500 women as a way of giving back to their various constituencies during the tour.

The Permanent Secretary, Board for Adults, Technical and Vocational Education, Dr. Aarinola Akinsete gave the advice during a monitoring tour to some Government Technical Colleges and Skill Acquisition Centres in Ondo State.

The Permanent Secretary, according to statement from the Media Officer in the State Education Sector, Goodluck Akinyomi expressed satisfaction on the readiness of Staff and Students of the Colleges for the new academic session.

Akinsete lauded the State Government for making Technical and Vocational Education a priority for both Junior and Senior Secondary School leavers in the State. This, according to her, would certainly afford individual learners to acquire a trade job to enhance good living and be self- reliant.

The Permanent Secretary who further reiterated the need to partner the government in the development of the sector noted that the Governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu led administration has committed huge investment on Technical Education in the State and parents should embrace the opportunity for their wards to be part of the worthy course as Ondo state could not be left out of the modern World technological drive.

Commending the teachers for their Commitments and dedication, Akinsete charged them to redouble their efforts for collective realization of the Objectives.

Some of the Technical Colleges visited were Government Technical College, Idanre, Government Technical College, Oke-Igbo, Prospects High Schools, Akure and Ondo City and Skills Acquisition Centres in Akure and Ondo City.

Source: https://www.thehopenewspaper.com/permsec-stresses-importance-of-technical-education/

Parents have been advised to register their wards in the Government Technical Colleges in the State in order to enhance their vocational and entrepreneurial skills to advance jobs creation in Ondo State.

The Permanent Secretary, Board for Adults, Technical and Vocational Education, Dr. Aariola Akinsete gave the advice during a monitoring tour to some Government Technical Colleges and Skill Acquisition Centres in the State.

Dr. Akinsete who expressed satisfaction on the readiness of both the Staff and Students of the Colleges visited on resumption for the 2019/2020 academic session lauded the State Government for making Technical and Vocational Education a priority for both junior and senior Secondary School leavers in the State.

Dr. Akinsete who further reiterated that the Government of Oluwarotimi Akeredolu has committed huge investment on Technical Education in the State tasked parents to embrace the opportunity for their wards to be parts of the worthy Course.

Some of the Technical Colleges visited were Government Technical College, Idanre, Government Technical College, Oke-Igbo, Prospects High Schools, Akure and Skills Acquisition Centres in Akure and Ondo City.

…sets to monitor academic performance of pupils


As students resume for the new academic session in Ondo State, the wife of the State Governor, Arabinrin Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu, has charged teachers to introduce innovative approaches to teaching and learning process.

In a statement signed by her Press Secretary, Miss Tobi Fadeni, Mrs. Akeredolu also urged students and pupils to make academic excellence their watchword in order to surmount the challenges ahead of them.

She further encouraged them to raise the bar of excellence, adding that as the term progresses she would continue to monitor outstanding academic performance and social well being of the students.

She observed that the world is now driven by ICT and thus her interest is premised on ensuring students are ICT equipped, stating that the BEMORE Girls Boot camp and Tennis Clinic which took place during the holiday were necessary to broaden the horizon of the children and harness their potentials as the future leaders of tomorrow.

The First Lady who lauded parents and teachers for their support to the Akeredolu- led administration, also urged them to provide necessary support that could ensure the children as future leaders of Nigeria achieve their dreams.

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC),Ondo State Command, has inaugurated the Agro-Ranger unit of the corps to prevent clashes between herdsmen and farmers in the state.

Inaugurating the operation unit at NSCDC command’s headquarters in Akure the state Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu commended the NSCDC for the initiative.

He added that the step taken would improve agricultural output and ensure food security.

The Governor who was represented by the secretary to the state Government , Mr Ifedayo Abegunde said the move would end incessant farmers and herders conflict in the state.

While addressing the squad Mrs Christiana Abiakam-Omanu, the state commandant of NSCDC, charge the newly inaugurated squad to work in line with the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development on provision of security at various proposed cattle ranches and other agro allied investments.

Her words “This is one of the measures being adopted by government to effectively checkmate the incessant farmers/herders clashes and enhance effective protection of indigenous and foreign investment in the agricultural sector.

She added that there was need to safeguard the growing investments in the sector and assure local and foreign investors of their safety and that of their investments and assets.

According to her, the NSCDC personnel in the squad have undergone very rigorous training that can enhance their capacity under highly experienced professionals.

She promised that the squad would be deployed immediately to areas they are needed.

The commandant solicited the cooperation of the state government and individuals to ensure overall success of the squad.

Source: https://www.thehopenewspaper.com/ondo-nscdc-to-end-farmers-herders-clashes/

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Ondo State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Wahab Adegbenro has assured residents of the state that the state government is ready to partner any organization or individual who is willing to bring succour to the people of the state.

Adegbenro spoke through the Director in the Ministry of Health, Dr. Olu Emoruwa during a three- day free health programme organized by Career Bridge Foundation, a United States of America based Non – Governmental Organization.

The event which took place in three centres of Igbotako, Iju-Odo and Igodan-Lisa had in attendance over 5000 residents who were screened of various health related problems.

Adegbenro commended the efforts of the Chief Executive Officer of the NGO, Mr. Dupe Oluwadahunsi for his passion and zeal towards the people’s welfare and well-being.

On the effort of the state government at alleviating the health challenges of the people, Adegbenro said the state government has procured and distributed health equipment to all the 18 local governments in the state.

“The present administration has procured and given out equipment for the benefit of all the people in the 18 local governments of the state “.

“We have feedback that the people are enjoying the benefits. We have also partnered a body in the United States to get other facilities which the people are equally going to enjoy “

The programme which was the third edition was organized in collaboration with Hon. Akinrogunde Akintomide, lawmaker representing Okitipupa Constituency 1 as part his Constituency projects.

Akinrogunde in his own remarks described the gesture as an opportunity to give back to his people who cannot afford basic health care.

One of the beneficiaries, Mr. Kola Adeyehun who was screened for cataract and was given free eyes glasses lauded the programme and urged the government to support such initiative in the overall interest of the state.

The Ondo State government on Sunday explained that the N50b loan bond approved by the State House of Assembly last week is to be used for developmental projects initiated by the administration of Governor Rotimi Akeredolu.

The State Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Mr Donald Ojogo, who disclosed this while speaking with newsmen dismissed the claim that the loan was secured to fund the re-election bid of Akeredolu.

Ojogo, who emphasised the need to develop infrastructural facilities in the state said the bond loan became necessary in order to pay contractors handling various capital projects in the state, especially contractors handling road projects.

He assured that the money from the capital market would not come to the purse of the state government but it would be spent directly on government’s projects.

Ojogo, explained that Akeredolu would rather spend such huge bond on legacy projects that would impact positively on the lives of the citizenry instead of using same for any re-election bid.

He said, “The bond as we all know is a N50 billion bond that was approved by the House of Assembly on Thursday. That bond is meant to enhance not just to sustain the development that has been achieved but to further engender and sustain development in the state.

“From that bond N50 billion, 50 kobo or 50 cents of that money is not coming into government purse. It is between the capital market and the banks where the fund will be domicile.

“The governor didn’t take loan or bond to win his election in 2016, the people freely gave him their mandate, so he can’t take loan to do any re-election.

“Disregard opposition, opposition will always talk, it is part of their job to talk. We all know that the money would not be paid into government’s purse but it will be used to fund all these ongoing and new capital projects directly.”

Ojogo assured the people of the state that contractors would soon return to sites of road projects that are currently experiencing a delay, adding that with the approval of the bond, ongoing projects would be completed in record time.

He said the current administration in the state had been able to pay backlog of salary when it came on board and said, “I don’t need to go back to memory lane. One of the revered policies of the governor has been and it remains the fact that he will not dwell on the past. And that is the policy we have promised to uphold.

Source: https://tribuneonlineng.com/why-we-are-securing-n50bn-loan-bond-ondo-govt/

Ondo State governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN, has declared that the ancient town of Owo in Owo local government area of the state did not make a mistake with the choice of Oba Ajibade Gbadegesin Ogunoye as the new Olowo of Owo kingdom.

Governor Akeredolu, who described Oba Ogunoye III as the monarch the people of Owo have always yearned for, saluted the people for making a great choice.

Arakunrin Akeredolu spoke on Sunday at the coronation ceremony of Oba Ajibade Gbadegesin Ogunoye III, held at the Olowo's Palace in Owo.

The governor, who said he was at the event as an indigene of the town, described the coronation ceremony as remarkable for the people of the town.

He thanked the Omolowos and other chiefs involved in the selection process of the new King and the youths for standing by their choice.

He said:"Let us thank the Lord. I thank the Omolowos and all the chiefs that were involved in the selection process. I thank all the people of Owo for the peaceful exercise. I thank the youths for standing by the Oba. "

"We respect the memories of our past Kings.The Olagbegi first, Olagbegi second and Olagbegi the third. Also, Agunoye first, Ogunoye second and now we have Ogunoye the third. We also respect the memory of the late Oba Ajike. Particularly, we respect the memory of Oba Victor Folagbade Olateru - Olagbegi the III

"Our immediate past Oba has done his best. Let me acknowledge others who contested the throne with Oba Ajibade. Kabiyesi, please bring them together. "

The governor disclosed that it is a deliberate policy of his administration not to intervene in chieftaincy matters of any town, stressing that the people must make their choice themselves.

"We have a policy on Chieftaincy. This government decided deliberately that we will not intervene in chieftaincy. Let the people make their choice. Today gives us sign that Owo has made the best decision ever. "

The governor alos assured the people that the developmental project ongoing across the state will not be limited to any area, adding that It will cover the whole state.

He urged the new Olowo to sustain the peace in the town.

Olabode R Olatunde
Special Assistant to the Governor (New Media)
8th September, 2019.

Ondo State Ministry of Information and Orientation has solicited the support of the State House of Assembly for effective information management of the Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu-led administration.

Ondo State Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Mr. Donald Ojogo sought the support of the assembly members while receiving members of the House Committee on Information who were on a familiarisation visit to the Ministry.

While congratulating the lawmakers on their election into the House of Assembly, Ojogo said that their victory at the poll would attract positive development to their various constituencies.

In a release signed by his Press Officer, Mr Sola Omogboyegun, Ojogo noted that the Ministry is saddled with the responsibility of ensuring that programmes and policies of government is given adequate media engagement.

Ojogo reiterated the commitment of the Ministry to propagate government activities through various means of information dissemination.

The Commissioner stressed the need for adequate funding for the Ministry to carry out its core mandate of strategic information gathering, processing and dissemination, while appealing to the House to support the Ministry in the area of appropriating adequate funds.

The State spokesman therefore urged the lawmakers to inform the Ministry whenever the House has having programme that requires publicity.

In his remarks, the Chairman, House Committee on Information, Mr. Olugenga Omole appreciated the Commissioner and other management staff of the Ministry for the warm reception.

Omole added that the redeployment of the Commissioner to the Ministry was a welcome development, describing the redeployment as a round peg in a round hole.

He, therefore, promised that the Committee would ensure adequate budgetary provision for the Ministry in the 2020 budget, stressing that the House would give all necessary support.

He noted that information is about digitalisation, which requires adequate funding for the Ministry to perform effectively.

The House Chairman on Information also urged the Ministry to key into the social media world, saying the world is now a global village.

Omole further commended the ministry for a job well done in propagating government programmes and policies, stating that the Ministry of Information is the ear and eyes of the government.

In the entourage were, Mr. Success Torhukerhiju, Mr. Abiodun Faleye, Mr. Toluwani Borokini, Mr. Abayomi Akinruntan and Mr. Adeyemi Olayemi.

Source: https://www.thehopenewspaper.com/ministry-solicits-odhas-support-on-information-mgt/

The wife of Ondo State Governor, Mrs. Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu will today address participants at the ongoing joint UMM-Harvard Global Health Catalyst Workshop on digitalisation in Radiation Oncology, at the University Medical Centre Mannheim (UMM), Germany.

Mrs. Akeredolu who is also a guest speaker at the two-day workshop, will be speaking on how to bring world-class RADIOTHERAPY to Ondo State during the third session of the workshop.

The UMM-Harvard Global Health Catalyst workshop will focus on emerging strategies to automatize common clinical workflows in radiotherapy.

It was also aimed to provide a forum for physicians and physicists from emerging countries who are eager to improve health care in their countries by establishing these technologies.

Mrs. Akeredolu is therefore pressing the button hard to ensure that Ondo state has a modern radiotherapy to serve as a safe and efficient pillar of cancer treatment.

The Ondo state Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, yesterday said his administration’s commitment to improve the welfare of the people of the state was total.

Akeredolu who spoke while receiving Ondo State executives of the All Nigerian Confederation of Principals of Secondary Schools, (ANCOPSS), who paid him a courtesy visit in his office, also promised to partner ANCOPSS for better welfare of workers including teachers in the state.

The governor who was represented by his Chief of Staff, Olugbenga Ale, particularly said his government would continue to fulfil all his electioneering campaign promises to the people across the state, promising not to disappoint the people who freely gave him their mandate.
This is coming as the ANCOPSS commended the governor for his unwavering commitment to the welfare of teachers in the state and infrastructural developments across the state.

According to the governor, all the achievements recorded so far by his administration in all sectors were a tip of the ice-berg, adding that more people-centred projects are still coming to further bring comfort to the citizenry.

He thanked the ANCOPSS executives for appreciating efforts of his government in all sectors at bringing development to the state and the people, stressing that government would continue to give the welfare of civil servants including teachers a priority through regular payment of salary and other emoluments.

The governor also added that all the ongoing aggressive road projects and massive renovation of schools with necessary facilities across the state would be completed in line with the electioneering campaign promises to the people.

Earlier, the state Coordinator, ANCOPSS, Otunba Adeyemo Adebisi, lauded Governor Akeredolu for the regular payment of salaries of teachers including those owed by past government as well as regular promotion of workers in the state and other encouragements given to teachers by the present administration.

Also speaking, ANCOPSS Vice President 1, Fola Ogunbade, informed the governor that the state ANCOPSS was in support of all the policies and projects of the Akeredolu-led administration in view the immense benefits and development they have brought to the people of the state.

SOURCE: https://www.thehopenewspaper.com/well-fulfil-our-campaign-promises-akeredolu/

Thirty officers of the Ondo State Internal Revenue Service, ODIRS, who retired from the service have ceremonially pulled out from the service, just as the State Head of Service, Mr. Dare Aragbaye advised them not to overstress themselves so as to enjoy the sweat of their labour after retirement.
The HoS who gave the advice at the “Pen Down” ceremony held at the State ODIRS premises, Akure, explained that retirement is meant for relaxation and that they should see themselves as assets to the society.
He said: “As you are going into retirement, sickness will not be your portion. When l was employed into service, the first point of call was the Ministry of Finance, where l met most of you . It is a thing of joy for me because l’m sending you forth today”
He commended the retirees for their immense contributions towards public service delivery and increase in the Internally Generated Revenue of the state.

Aragbaye noted that what to be done after retirement matters most and enjoined them not to engage in stressful projects that could cause them sickness or untimely death.
The Accountant-General and Permanent Secretary, IRS, Mr. Laolu Akindolire in his address congratulated the retired officers and appreciated them for being part of the success story of IRS to assist the State Chairman of the IRS, Mr. Tolu Adegbie to boost the revenue of the state.
He said the retirees left the service better than they met it and urged those who are still in service to give their best for the progress of the state.

The State Chairman, IRS, Mr. Adegbie earlier in his address, said the retired officers deserved the ceremony after their careers in the state service.

After retirement, he said their good health matters most and therefore implored them to take good care of their health.
He appreciated them for their collective supports to boost the IGR of the state, praying for God’s favour over their health.
One of the retirees, Mr Rafiu Fagbemi, while speaking with journalists, gave thanks to God for sparing him to retire successfully after 35 years sojourn as a public servant.

Also, Mrs. Kemi Egba, thanked the Chairman of IRS and the co-staff for honouring them with the ceremonial “Pens Down” and prayed for them to also retire successfully from service.

SOURCE: https://www.thehopenewspaper.com › 30-odirs-staff-bow-out-of-service

ONDO State Governor Rotimi Akeredolu has urged eminent Nigerians not to neglect care for young and old people.

Akeredolu, who was represented by a former House of Representatives member, Dr Temitayo Fawehinmi, said this on Tuesday at the 25th anniversary and annual awards ceremony of Ibitayo Fawehinmi Foundation in Lagos.

The governor extolled the virtues of the founder of the foundation, the late Samuel Fawehinmi, urging well-meaning Nigerians to emulate his philanthropic gesture.

He said: “Care for the old people is something that should not be neglected. Unfortunately, it is rare for the people to remember the old people. But Baba Fawehinmi did not just remember them, he cared for them and built a home for them.”

The chairman of the occasion, Prof Olukunle Iyanda, said the late Fawehinmi will always be remembered for his sacrifice for the less previledged.

“As a successful businessman, the late Fawehinmi did not monopolise his wealth. He was concerned about the health and well-being of children and old people. Baba was a man of many parts: he was a teacher and an entrepreneur who believed in putting into practice what he was teaching,” Iyanda said.

Source: https://thenationonlineng.net/akeredolu-others-seek-support-for-young-old-people/

ALOZIE GENEVIEVE
TCC NEWS
Roads are vital to any development agenda as it brings about economic and social benefits to the society. Roads are the channels through which the economy flows. By linking farmers to the market, workers to the office, students to school, and the sick to the hospitals in any given society.


Taking cognizance of the importance of good road networks, Ondo State governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu SAN, among other campaign promises, embarked on road construction and rehabilitation to ensure that the state becomes a fertile ground for socio-economic growth and suitable for Ondo state dwellers.


According to a report from the office of Ondo State Ministry of Works and Infrastructure, in June, 2018, Ondo State government approved N11.2 Billion for the commencement of the construction of approved road projects in the state. However numerous of road projects in the state has witnessed the effect of this development. The indigenes of Owo and Motorist has not stopped eulogizing the governor over the dualisation of Owo road from Emure junction to A-U-D and Ministry of Works to Iyere junction totaling a number of 7.135 kilometers Dual Carriageway which gulped N7.1 billion.


Meanwhile N695.2 million was spent on the rehabilitation of some selected township roads in Isarun, Ifedore Local Government Area totaling 3.1 kilometers. Also some selected township roads in Ile-Oluji in total 5.25 kilometers gulped N882.4million.


This administration, which is determined to carry every community along on its developmental agenda, has also spent N1.4 billion on the construction of Alagbaka-High Court and Appeal Court road in total 6.2 kilometers in Akure the Ondo State capital. The constructions of road networks have reduced road congestion in the state capital.



governor Akeredolu has also approved the construction of 7.35 Kilometers road in Akure South which are Orita Obele -Ire Akari - Oke Odu – Ipinsa, the rehabilitation of Maronu, Ondo Road and Atibiti roads, In a bid to offer a comprehensive impact of road network, the well-known horrible Gaga road in Akure South Local government which has claimed many lives through road accident over the years, has received the attention of this administration through road construction projects going on in the state.



According to the Chairman, Landlord association of the Area, Mr. Alaba Oloyede, who spoke to journalists during an interview, said the Gaga community will forever be grateful to the Akeredolu led administration. Others also testify that since the completion of the road project, business activities has been favorable, while road accident has reduced drastically. Oda community, has joined other communities in the state to shower encomium on the governor over the recent ongoing road construction and Dualization of the community major road which has put many businesses on hold as a result of the bad state of the road.



In the main time, the people of Akoko North East local government area, will not forget the administration of Oluwarotimi Akeredolu in a jiffy. As the dreaded Oke Alabojuto hill that is associated with myth and therefore left unattended to claim lives and destroy properties over the years, was brought down for 0.5Km road. As well as various inter-communities’ roads such as construction of Lennon Jubilee-Solaco-Ugbe road, the dualization of Ikare Township road, construction of 3 Box Culverts and rehabilitation of failed portion of Owo- Ikare road has also received due attention by this administration.


Ore dwellers has joined other Ondo state citizens to testify about the growth in their economic activities in the region, as Governor Akeredolu has started the construction of The overhead bridge in Ore, the first of its kind in Ondo.

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The chairman of the South-West Governors Forum and Governor of Ondo State, Mr. Rotimi Akeredolu, on Monday, disclosed that all the Southwest governors have agreed to engage the services of local vigilante groups to tackle insecurity in the zone.

Akeredolu represented by his deputy, Agboola Ajayi at the South-West geopolitical zone security summit convened by the Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, said that the use of vigilantes was a fallout of the recent security summit held in Ibadan, Oyo state.

According to Akeredolu, “Ondo State with other five states of the South-West, the Development Agenda for Western Nigeria also known as the DAWN commission are trying to engage our local vigilantes and collaborate with security agencies.

“This cannot be achieved without involving our traditional rulers who are the custodians of our culture; who know everybody in their communities. We are doing all of this so that we can sleep and close our two eyes.

“With the little resources at our disposal, the Ondo State government will continue to do its best. Not only that, we have done the security summit which was organized by the State government where all the critical stakeholders were involved.


“Very soon, we will launch the Security Trust Fund that will take care of the security arrangement of the state.

“We are also providing jobs for the youths. That is a social security package. If they are engaged, they (can) be self-reliant. I am very sure nobody will think of engaging in something that will damage his own image, his family and reputation. So, the social security package is very important.

“We have a lot of packaged programs that are merely for the youths. About two thousand youths from the riverine are going to benefit from it. It’s not about paying monthly stipends like amnesty, we will train them in the vocation of their choice. Some want to be mechanics, hairdressers among others.

“Apart from that, we have youths on the ridges. We are encouraging our youths to go into mechanized farming where they don’t need to go and look for a white-collar job. We have already secured N2 billion loan from the CBN which will be available for anybody who is willing. We are doing all these to see that our environment is conducive and everybody is engaged,” Akeredolu added.

The host Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, also unveiled the security agenda of his administration, at the event, which had in attendance, the Inspector General of the Police, Mohammed Adamu; Governor Gboyega Oyetola of Osun State and representatives of other South-West governors.

Makinde in his welcome address said the recent deterioration in the state of security in the South-West, and the country at large prompted the security summit of June 25th in Ibadan, which was coordinated by DAWN.

He said, “It was a consensus that measures be put in place to address insecurity in the geopolitical zone.

“In furtherance of this noble and lofty ideal, a holistic framework for security of the South-West is being put up by the DAWN Commission.

“In Oyo State, in the next few days, we shall unveil a security roadmap, focused on improving security infrastructure

“Awakening the security consciousness of our people and encouraging robust partnership of non-state actors, such as the traditional institutions, volunteers, and other well-meaning residents of the State.

“Application of technology in fighting crimes and criminalities; collaboration with development partners, especially in the areas of capacity building for our security personnel and others.

“Promotion of effective synergy amongst security agencies deployed to the State and ensuring effective oversight of the security agencies to curb excesses, especially in the areas of corruption and trampling on the fundamental rights of our people.

“Ensuring the judicious use of assets of the State assigned to the security agencies, and also ensuring the sustenance of the afore-mentioned measures, as well as periodic review of the measures to meet the dynamic nature of the society.”

Makinde, who stressed the obligations under the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria added that “The security and welfare of the people shall be the primary purpose of government.

“We will do whatever is necessary to protect the lives and properties of our people in Oyo State within the ambits of the law.”

Source: https://punchng.com/south-west-to-engage-vigilantes-to-fight-insecurity-akeredolu/

Governor Yahaya Bello on Thursday emerged the flag bearer of the All Progressives Congress(APC) in Kogi State.


He won the APC primary with 3,127 with a landslide. Counting is ongoing at the collation centre

He was approved as the aspirant of APC and three others to seek the candidature of the party ahead of the governorship election in Kogi state. The party also disqualified 12 aspirants, including the two sons of a former governor of the state, late Abubakar Audu.

The party’s screening committee, chaired by Senator Hope Uzodinma, approved Bello, a member of the House of Representatives, Hassan Bello, Ekele Aisha Blessing and Abubakar Bashir.

Source: https://www.legit.ng/1256994-kogi-election-governor-yahaya-bello-defeats-apc-governorship-candidate.html

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GENEVIEVE ALOZIE
TCC NEWS

The essence of proper waste management is to ensure proper disposal of waste, protect the Environmental health and safety of the populace.


Waste management is the proper handling of waste materials. This involves more efficient handling and disposal of materials without causing hazard to human health. It also entails proper recycling of reusable waste materials to useful product.


Due to inadequate orientation on waste management and improper waste disposal practices most people go about pilling garbage in unauthorized places without having any knowledge on how hazardous this waste could be on their health and the environments.


Negligence from the government through the non introduction of the right laws and its enforcement has also contributed immensely to the improper disposal and management practices in the past.


The Oluwarotimi Akeredolu led administration is poised to create a cleaner and healthier Ondo state.


The Ondo state government is determined to distinguish itself in the area of environmental health for the state with this initiative tagged “Clean and Green Ondo State”.


ZL Global Alliance, a private waste management agency which is known for its quality waste management operations, has been called upon, to carter for the waste containment, general sanitation, hygiene and cleanliness within the state.


Since the inception of the initiative "CLEAN AND GREEN ONDO STATE" by the Oluwarotimi Akeredolu led administration and its operational take off through ZL Global Alliance, this has contributed largely in ensuring a cleaner Ondo state through their numerous services, such as, appropriate handling, evacuation, collection, transportation, recovery, disposal, monitoring and reporting of waste management in the State.


The Ondo state Commissioner for Environment, Mr Folorunsho Esan, during a courtesy visit to the Deji of Akure, appealed to traditional rulers, community and religious leaders to support the drive by Governor Akeredolu in making Ondo State the cleanest state in Nigeria. The commissioner said that the government is working tirelessly to ensure a cleaner Ondo state.


The gaint strides being taken by Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu to ensure that Ondo state remains the beautiful bride and the best destination for business, growth and development can not be over emphasized.


This visionary leader who is determined to solve the problems of his people most especially the power (electricity) problem and break the barriers of poverty and unemployment in the state , has showed interest to build three waste to energy power plant that will generate 7.8 megawatts of power each per day.


The Executive chairman of Typha Cenia Nigeria Limited, Dr. Solomon Edebiri who disclosed this said that the waste to power technology which is being practiced all over Europe, is designed to convert municipal waste to energy. This project in no distant time would commence in Ondo State.


Dr. Solomon Edebiri said Harnessing waste in ondo State for productive use is a driving goal and agenda of Governor Akeredolu’s led administration on industrialization and in doing so will not fail in its responsibilities to provide a safe environment and safeguarding the lives of its citizenry through proper waste management and disposal.

The Ondo State government has promised to prioritise the training and re-training of its health workers to ensure effective healthcare delivery.

Commissioner for Health Dr. Wahab Adegbenro spoke when he opened three-day training on Essential Drug Management for Pharmacists in the Ministry of Health, Hospitals Management Board and the State Primary Health Care Development Agency.



Dr. Adegbenro, who explained that effective drug management system is key to achieving qualitative healthcare, hoped that the training would help to ensure uniformity of procedure in drug management in health facilities.

The commissioner promised that the government would not relent in fighting fake and counterfeit drugs, saying measures have been put in place to ensure that lives are protected at all times.

He urged participants to take advantage of the training, saying it would help them to perform better in their places at work.

Special Adviser to the Governor on Health Dr. Jibayo Adeyeye said the state would continue to do the needful in ensuring that quality drugs are available in all the health facilities across the state.

Executive Secretary, Primary Health Care Development Agency Dr. Francis Akanbiemu described the training as training the trainers, saying participants would in turn cascade the knowledge gained to over 600 public, private and secondary healthcare facilities in the state.

The chief trainer, Folukemi Aladenola, explained that the training is to ensure that drugs are safe, available and affordable at all times. She praised the government for procuring a Tru-Scan machine which she said has helped to detect fake and counterfeit drugs.

Source: https://thenationonlineng.net/ondo-to-prioritise-healthcare/

AMUDIPE OPEYEMI MARCUS
TCCNEWS

Waste management is the most pressing environmental challenge faced by urban and rural areas in Nigeria. with a population of 178.5 million, is one of the largest producers of solid waste in Africa. Despite a host of policies and regulations, waste management in the country is alarming with each passing day.


Changing the narrative when it comes to an effective waste management system in Nigeria, the Ondo state government in the bid to ensure a clean environment has ensured that issues relating to the wellness of the good people of Ondo state are treated with great importance. By introducing ZL Global tagged OPERATION FLUSH to carry out waste management operations in the state. Also it has put in place tasks and responsibilities to effectively focus on all relevant clients, and employees on appropriate handling, evacuation, collection, transportation, recovery, disposal, monitoring and reporting of waste in Ondo state.


The OPERATION FLUSH program is an intensive operation to evacuate all illegal dumps from communities, water channels, canals, drainages and river tributaries.
The execution of the Operation Flush intervention program cuts across different categories of waste management mentioned below;
Vegetation Control
Vector Control
Desilting of drainages, canals and river tributaries
Evacuation of solid waste from communal/ancient dump sites

This initiative caters for waste containerization, general sanitation and hygiene within the operational environment to curb various disease outbreak in this post-Ebola era. It would be recalled that the Ondo state government had flagged off the OPERATION FLUSH in the ancient town of Owo on the 3rd of February 2019 which is done to put an end to the worrisome menace of Lassa fever.

At the end of the operation, lands were identified as dump site for Owo and Ose local government respectively. the Ondo state government on the 9th of July 2019 acquired a brand-new Amphibious Excavator to help tackle flooding in the state.


The acquired Amphibious Excavator (Swamp buggy) would be used to combat flooding problems ravaging various parts of the state.

However, to support the efforts of the Ondo state government in keeping the state clean and the populace healthy, the management of Sterling Bank on the 27th of August 2019 donated 600 customized reflective uniforms to the Ondo State Waste Management Authority (OSWMA) for highway sweepers and workers working with the agency. In addition, the bank also donated kits, brooms, spades, boots and rakes to the authority in fulfilment of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)


Moreover, a bad environmental outlook will eventually scare away potential investors from the state, which will in the long run have a huge toil on the economic development and growth of the state.

Amudipe Opeyemi Marcus
TCC NEWS