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Obviously elated by the new look of The Hope, the Ondo State Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Mr Yemi Olowolabi has promised that the state government will help resolve the challenges posed by the dearth of printing equipment for the company.



Olowolabi gave the assurance shortly after inaugurating a four-man editorial board for the company.

Members of the editorial board are: Dr. Gbenga Abimbola (Chairman), Dr. Theo Adebowale, Dr. Bayo Fasunhan and Mr. Agbeluyi Ganiyu.

The commissioner said there is no doubt that the newspaper has woken up from its slumber and urged the new management to sustain the tempo.

“This is the only government newspaper in the entire South West still operating and everything will be done to sustain it”, he stressed.



Olowolabi commended the Newspaper’s Chairman and Editor-in chief, Sir Ademola Adetula for his concerted efforts to breathe new life into the establishment within three months.

The commissioner said “The Hope has now rekindled our hope in journalism practice, when I took over as a commissioner, I went round all the parastatals under the ministry, when I got to The Hope, I was genuinely worried because, virtually all the facilities were moribund. But what has happened between then and now is the ingenuity, creativity, and experience of the new chairman, Sir Ademola Adetula.

“For me, the chairman symbolises Hope and it is a challenge to our generation. Ordinarily, this is a man we went to bring from retirement, and he has been able to do things differently, he is a rare and uncommon talent. Our generation must emulate this”, he stated.

Olowolabi who affirmed that despite the paucity of fund, the present government had achieved a lot in the last two years posited that forty three road projects are ongoing in different parts of the state, more than 511 public primary schools had been renovated while many other projects are being executed.

While saying that since 2017, the present administration had been faithful to workers by not owing salaries, he said pensioners in the state also go home every month with something as government always set aside N200 million pensions fund.

He therefore congratulated the new Editorial Board members and wished them success in their new assignment.

The Chairman/Editor-in-Chief of the company, Sir Ademola Adetula who welcomed the commissioner said that the inauguration was long overdue.

Adetula said the members were carefully selected based on their track records and competence. “We are sure that they can resuscitate The Hope titles and bring about tremendous development in the company “.

Responding, the chairman of the newly inaugurated Editorial Board, Dr. Gbenga Abimbola expressed gratitude to the state government and the management of the company for finding them worthy of the task.



“Our job is no doubt a sensitive one accompanied with challenges, but if the chairman has been able to surmount the challenges he met here, we have no doubt that we will work to achieve success and take the paper to a greater level”, He assured.

He equally pledged their loyalty and commitment to the company, noting that even though they were professionals in their own fields, they were going to do the part time job as full time.”Our job will not be limited to physical presence, we are in a computer age, therefore we will do the job seamlessly.

AKETI LEKAN SI!!!!!!

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About 6, 800 women and youths in Ondo State are to benefit from a 750 million naira loan initiated by the federal government.

The Director General ,National Directorate of Employment (NDE), Dr Nasir Mohammed Argungu, who made the revelation during an empowerment programme held in Akure noted that the the figure would be increased to 10,000 due to the zeal displayed by the beneficiaries in the state.

The women and youths empowerment programme is part of the social investment programmes conceptualised by the Buhari’s administration to empower youths and women to be self reliant.

Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu in his remarks at the event who said most of the people empowered did not have a startup capital to run their trades, hence the importance of the loan implored the beneficiaries to use the funds judiciously to boost their trade.

The governor who explained that certificates would be issued to the beneficiaries for easy access to the loan from the CBN, ranging from zero to N10 million which would be collateral and interest free.

Also speaking the Special Adviser to the state governor on Public and Intergovemental Affairs, Mrs Bunmi Ademosu said the empowerment is another promise kept by the Buhari led administration in collaboration with the state government to empower women and youths in the state.

Speaking at the programme, the director general, national directorate of employment Dr Nasir Argungu explained that for a start, 300 of the beneficiaries are going to enjoy micro enhancement loan of N10,000 direct cash disbursement.

Argungun equally stressed that another 1500 young men and women will be trained in various trades while 5000 will have certificates for easy access to loan from the Central Bank of Nigeria.

While noting that The loan alone is N750 million, the NDE boss said the agency is targeting N850 million for Ondo State.

Some beneficiaries of the empowerment loan, Mrs Onome Joy, Miss Folake Ojo and Mrs Fauzat Momoh commended the Federal Government’s intervention which they said would go a long way in ameliorating their plights.

Others assured that the fund given them would be invested in profitable business.

My Governor is working!!! See how this man will bring smile to faces this January ehn

This bloody Noisemaker has lots his followers now.

This is the result of the successful security summit in Ondo state. Governor Akeredolu is keen on ensuring that we are safe. Kudo BABA AKETI!!!

Yes o!! SAI BABA!!!

The Code of Conduct Tribunal, CCT, sitting in Abuja, has adjourned further proceedings on the non assets declaration charge the Federal Government filed against the suspended Chief Justice of Nigeria, CJN, Justice Walter Onnoghen, indefinitely.

The Mr. Danladi Umar-led tribunal said its decision to suspend Justice Onnoghen’s trial was based on the order of the Court of Appeal in Abuja.
“Inview of the Court of Appeal order for stay of proceedings and out of respect for the Court of Appeal, the tribunal hereby adjourn this matter sine-die (indefinitely) pending the determination of the Appeal before the Court of Appeal”, Mr. Umar ruled.

Only the CCT Chairman and the third member of the panel, Mrs. Julie Amabo, attended the sitting.

The second member of the panel, Mr. William Agwadza Atedze, was absent.

It will be recalled that Mr. Atedze had openly disagreed with the Tribunal’s Chairman over the procedure adopted in trial of the suspended CJN.

Whereas the Chairman, Umar, relied on section 306 of the Administration of Criminal Justice Act, 2015, to reject a motion Justice Onnoghen filed for the tribunal to suspend his trial and await the outcome of his appeal.

On the other hand, Mr. Atedze, relied on section 287(3) of the 1999 Constitution, as amended, and plethora of Supreme Court decided cases, to insist that the CCT panel ought to have respected four different interim injunctions that restrained all the parties, including the tribunal, from taking further steps in the matter.

In Atedze’s absence, the CCT Chairman, Umar and Amabor, on January 23, issued the ex-parte order President Muhammadu Buhari relied upon to suspend Onnoghen and appoint Justice Tanko Muhammad as the Acting CJN. Meanwhile, security operatives, on Monday, sealed-off Onnoghen’s chambers at the Supreme Court, even as his administrative staff were barred from having access into any of the offices. This was as the Acting CJN, Muhammad, took over and presided over about 10 cases that came up for hearing before the Supreme Court on Monday.

SOURCE: https://www.vanguardngr.com/2019/01/breaking-cct-adjourns-trial-of-suspended-cjn-onnoghen-indefinitely/

Ballack1:
Rubbish, inconsequential governor

Before you get comfortable in your myopic and peanut sized opinionated thinking, let me clue you.

Akeredolu is our able GOVERNOR who has showered a lot of goodies to the good people on Ondo state. Under 2years, His works in some key sectors cannot be over-emphasized.

do you want me to list them?

Early detection and treatment of breast cancer have been described as the gateway to patient’s survival of the terminal disease.

Wife of the Ondo State Governor, Arabinrin Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu made the disclosure in Akure while declaring open a zonal workshop with the theme, “Expanding the Capacity of Medical and Health Workers’ Union of Nigeria (MHWUN) women towards the attainment of Sustainable Development Goals”, organised by MHWUN, Ondo State chapter.

Arabinrin Akeredolu who urged the participants from the three geo-political zones of the southern part of Nigeria to do more in every sphere of life added that consistent and proper self examination of the breast is very significant in early detection of breast cancer.

The wife of the Governor who survived breast cancer 21 years ago, explained that breast cancer is purely a health issue and must be handled medically, stressing that women should report any strange observation in terms of lump(s), colour, shape, size or otherwise noticed in their breast to the hospital immediately.

She recommended the fun filled self breast examination technique (sekem dance) for every woman, stating that it should be inculcated into their routine.

Meanwhile, the First Lady has called for active women participation in local politics, saying it serves as entry point for mainstreaming women into the larger politics.

She added that there’s need for increase in the number of female representation at all levels of government in order to strategize on issues affecting women.

Other highlights of the event include self breast examination, lectures on women empowerment and development among others.

In his welcome address, the state Chairman of the union, Comrade Fetus Ekehinde, stated that the union has always been playing a leading role among other unions in implementing the 2000 Beijing declaration by empowering women in participating in various union activities.

While commending the executives of the union for working effortlessly in ensuring a better union, he frowned at the incessant kidnapping and insecurity in the southern part of the country saying “just like the Boko-Haram insurgency threatens the peace of Nigerians in the North East, so also the threat of kidnapping and stealing of women under wears has become a nightmare in the southern part of Nigeria .

He specifically expressed appreciation to the state governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu for organizing the first of its kind security summit which according to him has helped in tackling the challenges of security in the state.

In her welcome address the state Chairperson (Women Committee), Mrs. Olufunke Owolabi noted that the event provides the avenue to discuss issues that affect women as unionists, saying “it is particularly difficult to be a career woman, an activist, a wife and a mother at the same time.”

In his address, MHWUN President, Comrade Biobelemoye Josiah presented by Comrade Sunny Osayande noted that the union can only attain predetermined level when it adequately mainstream women and youths.

Hundreds of Ijaw youths resident in the 19 Northern states and the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, yesterday, stormed the corporate head office of the Presidential Amnesty Programme on a solidarity march in support of President Muhammadu Buhari and the Special Adviser to the President on Niger Delta, Prof. Charles Dokubo.

The placard-carrying youths led by president of the Ijaw Youth Association in Northern Nigeria, Akasah Kelvin, said the solidarity march was to galvanise support for Buhari’s re-election in the forthcoming election.

Towards this end, Akasah said the group had scheduled a Town Hall meeting for January 29 in Abuja to endorse Buhari for a second term, adding that plans were underway to hold a three-million-man march in the nation’s capital.

“We are here to tell the whole world that President Buhari and Prof. Dokubo, have done well. For the past nine months that Mr President appointed him, he has done enough. Since he came into office, all the moribund training centres, he has revamped them. As a matter of fact, he has done enough and he is still doing more. So, the whole world should disregard the sponsored petitions and protests against him.

“We are saying they should give him enough space to work. give him time so that everybody will benefit from him. We are queuing behind President Buhari and Prof. Dokubo because they’ve done well and will Niger Delta to the next level.”

Responding, Dokubo expressed appreciation to members of the group for publicly demonstrating support for him and President Buhari.

He assured that the Amnesty Programme will be used under his watch to transform youths in the Niger Delta region.

“Our people have come to show Mr. President and I support which will go a long way. This office belongs to all of you and I was appointed to change the tune and narratives in the Niger Delta. This office belongs to everybody from the Niger Delta. You are supposed to benefit from it; to transform you. It is not only about paying N65, 000. It is for making you to realize that through this office, which has been supported by the President, who has given us the backing, you must work for him.”

Urging them to be united and organised, Dokubo emphasized on his determination to ensure that the Amnesty Programme is refocused to achieve its original mandate and transform its beneficiaries to become change agents.

SOURCE: https://www.vanguardngr.com/2019/01/n-delta-youths-march-for-buhari-dokubo-in-abuja/

The entire members of the National Automobile Technicians Association, (NATA) Ondo West and East Local government is holding a meeting for the progress of the association and general development in Ondo kingdom at Oba Adesanoye Civic centre in Ondo city.

His Excellency, Governor of Ondo state, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu SAN arrived at the event with other distinguished ladies and gentlemen and honourable members of the House of Assembly:
Hon. Adewale Adelakun, Ondo West Member House of Assembly, Constituency 1
Hon. Olamide Oladiji (Landmark), Ondo East Member House of Assembly
Hon. Jibayo Adeyeye
Sen. Tayo Alasoadura

Also present at the event is the State President of the National Automobile Technicians Association (NATA). The State Chairman, Mr Babatunde expressed his support for Hon. Ajibayo Adeyeye for Member, House of Reps.

During the event, over 5000 NATA members declares support for Hon. Ajibayo Adeyeye MHR Ondo/Ondo east.

Addressing the NATA members at the event, the Governor stressed that Hon. Ajibayo Adeyeye deserves to be voted for and urged all members to keep supporting him.

The proposed Port of Ondo would serve as a West African Port, which would change the landscape of the state when completed.

Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu made this known during the submission of a feasibility report on the Port of Ondo Deep Sea, held at the International Culture and Event Centre (The Dome) in Akure, yesterday.

He explained that the Port of Ondo was the only valuable deep seaport Nigeria could have as one of the states with the deepest coastlines.

“I assure you, we will have the Port declaration before the end of the year. The report has established its viability and bankability

“Our dream for this port in Ondo State is to serve as a conduit for our goods, agricultural produce and very soon, our Bitumen.

“It is the goal of this administration to ensure that the potentials of the State is maximized and that all necessary infrastructure required to make this a reality is put in place to achieve this,” he said.

The governor further said his administration would pursue the Port relentlessly, for the future generation and not for the present times.

“There must be a beginning. We have started and no going back. The goal is clear, we will capitalize and maximise on the coastline which is the deepest in Nigeria,” he said.

Akeredolu listed some of the benefits of the Port to include opening of the State to the world and access to the hinterland of Nigeria and significant employment opportunities for the teeming unemployed youths in the state.

Others, according to the Governor are acquisition of new skills for the labour force while government will benefit from project sharing with the concessionaries as well as increased IGR.

Akeredolu also mentioned infrastructural development as part of the advantages, adding that it will complement the state’s Free Trade Zone, thereby facilitating global transit of goods and equipment in and out of Ondo State.

Earlier, Chairman/Chief Executive Officer (CEO), of the Ondo State Development and Investment Promotion Agency (ONDIPA), Mr Boye Oyewumi said it was formally launched in October 2017.

He explained that the agency was saddled with the responsibility of attracting investment opportunities into the state.

Oyewunmi further said it was investor friendly, responded promptly to requests of investors, and was also a one-shop on stop center for investment discussion.

“Some activities involved in the ast 15 months include tourist use of waterways, encouragement of sponsors’ participation and development plans on how to enhance the tourist attractions,” he said.

Also, Project Leader and Senior Expert, Maritime Transport and Business Studies (MTBS) in charge of the Port of Ondo Development, Mr Willem Slendebroek, said the proposed Port which is on artificial Island would create 20, 000 direct jobs.

He added that the proposed Port, when completed, would have multiplier effects of higher indirect job opportunities.

According to him, the Port would attract Free Trade Zone, Shipping of port activities, enhancement of community roads and provision of sufficient traffic and businesses to justify the Port development.

He pointed out that the underutilized mineral resource in the state would be explored, exploited and exported for foreign exchange which would also boost the economy of the state.

The event attracted dignitaries and top government functionaries who included Chief of Staff to the Governor, Chief Olugbenga Ale, member representing Ondo Central Senatorial District at the National Assembly, Sen Tayo Alasoadura, member representing Ilaje/Eseodo Federal Constituency, Hon Victor Akinjo, Olugbo of Ugbo, Oba Frederick Akinruntan, stakeholders and community leaders from the southern part of the state.

Ondo City in Ondo West local government area of Ondo State was locked down on Thursday as governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN, stormed the ancient city to meet with the leaders and members of the National Automobile Technicians Association (NATA) to canvass their support ahead of the next month elections.

The governor who was received by a massive crowd into the City, took time to campaign for the President Muhammadu Buhari /Yemi Osinbajo's re-election.

The governor said that the country would have collapsed but for the sincerity and hard work of President Muhammadu who has fast tracked the development of the country.

Akeredolu urged the massive crowd to vote for Senator Tayo Alasoadura for the Ondo Central Senatorial district. He said the people must be weary of a man who left the state with a huge debt and seven months salary arrears.

Akeredolu warned the people not to vote for people whose political party is unknown. He said their desperate movement from the PDP to another party where they were sent out before they settled for a totally unknown political party shows they are not out to serve the people.

The Governor said Alasoadura has delivered well for the people of his senatorial district and deserve a second time at the national assembly.

Akeredolu asked the people of the town to send Jibayo Adeyeye to the House of Representatives. He described Jibayo as trust worthy and assured of his ability to deliver for his people.

The governor said for the state to move at accelerated pace, the three candidates for the house of Assembly in Ondo West and East must be voted in the coming election.

Earlier, the Ondo State chairman of NATA, Comrade Sobande Babatunde Oyeneye declared the association's support for all candidates of the APC for the House of Assembly, House of Representatives and the Ondo Central Senatorial seat.

"The association hereby gives Mr. Governor a promise to deliver Ondo West and East to the APC candidates come February 16th, also our support for the present administration shall never dimished" Oyeneye said.

According to the Chairman, NATA is made up of Auto-rewire, Battery Chargers, Motorcycle Mechanics, Vulcanizers, Welders, Panel beaters, Spray Painters, Alignment, Plant and generator Mechanics, Auto Body builders, motor mechanics and others.

Ondo state house of Assembly has assured the good people of Ondo state of proper scrutiny of estimates and values being defended by ministries and MDAS for sustainable development to strive in the state.

The chairman, Finance and Appropriation, Mr Sunday Olajide made the remark at the budget defence of various Ministries , Departments and Agencies MDAS in Ondo state at the Assembly complex in Akure.

Olajide urged agencies and parastatals involved to be judicious with their funds for the benefit of all and sundry.
During the day two of the budget defence, the state head of service Mr. Toyin Akinkuotu assured of government commitment to the welfare, regular payment of salaries and arrears of civil servants in the state.

Also speaking , The Commissioner for Natural resources who chose to speak through his permanent secretary, Alhaji Gbenga Fabunmi stated that once the 2019 budget is passed into law, it would create more enabling environment for investors to thrive in the state

The senior special Assistant to Governor Akeredolu on Agric development, Mr Akin Olotu assured of government ‘s resolve to empower youths through youths on the ridges programme an initiative of the present administration targetted at reducing the rate of unemployment in the state.

As for the Special Adviser to the Governor on public utilities, Tunji light Ariyomo noted the agency already accessed 5 million dollars for the actualization of urban water project which would greatly serve the people of Ondo state.

Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Professor Stephen Ocheni has said fillers across Kogi State after President Muhammadu Buhari stormed the state last week for campaign ahead of the elections, indicate that President Buhari will be re-elected for a second term.

President Buhari, at a rally in Kogi, had urged people not to vote for any Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, candidates, saying it would be a grave mistake to return PDP to power. Ocheni, who made the prediction while speaking with newsmen in Lokoja, said the last week mammoth crowd in Kogi also reflects that the future of the party is bright in the state. Ocheni said “The mammoth crowd that welcomed President Buhari is an indication of love Nigerians have for him and his good works to put the country on sustainable path of progress. “We are sure of winning because our policies and programmes speak for us. President Buhari will be re-elected.The chances of APC in Kogi State are bright and undoubtedly, from what you saw in terms of the massive crowd, you can see the mobilisation.”

SOURCE: https://www.vanguardngr.com/2019/01/buharill-win-says-ocheni/

Maritime Business Transport Business Solution Limited (MBTS) has signed a memorandum of understanding with the state government in order to develop deep-sea port and industrial Mega City in the state. This project will open up the riverine area of the state for international businesses.

The industrial mega city will have import, export and coaster shipments facilities that will promote the industrialization of the state.

By so doing, Governor Akeredolu has opened the Southern Part of the state for business and employment opportunities.

SOURCE: http://www.ondoevents.com/2018/09/04/free-trade-zone-ondo-set-to-build-mega-city/

Ondo State Government has restated its resolve not to condone any act of indiscipline in the state civil service.

To this end, it vowed to prosecute any erring persons according to the rules and regulations and due process as stipulated by the state civil service rule.

Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN, represented by his deputy, Hon Agboola Ajayi revealed this while receiving the report of the activities and events in the Civil Service Commission between 2017 and 2018 in his office yesterday.

Akeredolu who emphasised the need for the civil servants to be disciplined and give their best service to the state, said their service is pivotal to good governance and that “it is when you have disciplined officers that the output can commensurate with the input”.

Describing the civil service as the pillar and engine room of any government, he said his administration will continue to appreciate and see how it can be nurtured so that the commission can deliver through its personnel.



Akeredolu therefore assured that his government will continue to do “our best to ensure that the image of this government is not tainted and ensure appropriate attention is given to necessary areas in their report.

Meanwhile, the Chairman of the Civil Service Commission, Dr. Afolabi Adewakun while briefing the deputy governor, said some erring officers had been warned or dismissed from the service, while some others had their ranks reduced as a way of setting general tone for decorum within the Civil Service.

He therefore recommended that preventive measures and constant auditing of accounts and records should be put in place to checkmate fraudulent intentions.

Adewakun commended the Akeredolu government saying the commission was able to record the achievements because of the tremendous support of the governor through his total commitment to the rule of law and his respect for the independence of the commission.

He however urged the government to give necessary attention to their area of needs, assuring the government that the commission will continue to work accidously to ensure stability and discipline within the civil service, and ensure fairness and justice in the handling of matters concerning civil servants.

SOURCE: http://ondostate.gov.ng/Home/NewsItem/Ondo-Govt-goes-tough-on-act-of-Indiscipline

The Ondo State University of Science and Technology (OSUSTECH) Okitipupa, has been described as the most suitable institution in the country for maritime studies.

Vice chancellor of the institution, Prof. Sunday Ogunduyile declared this in an interview with The Hope in his office.

According to him, Ondo state has about 200 kilometers coastline which is the longest in Nigeria if not Africa, thereby making OSUSTECH strategically positioned for maritime studies .

Prof. Ogunduyile however described the State Governor, Arakunrin Rotimi Akeredolu (SAN ) as a visionary leader who considers very crucial the economic importance of both the human and natural resources available in the State for optimum use .

In his words ” Mr. Governor has shown interest in maritime studies at the University since day one . He sees OSUSTECH as having a solid comparative advantage in maritime studies “

” The expected activities of the Olokola Free Trade Zone , the emergence of shipping ports and services and the abundant natural resources in the Southern Senatorial Zone make it necessary for the University to strategize for action “

Ogunduyile noted that the objective of a Science and Technology University is to explore the basic concepts of physical science and earth science in order to solve human problems.

” Technology brings out confidence through the knowledge and applications of practical skills to create products that solve human problems ” he said.

He added that their was a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and collaboration already signed with a Maritime University in the Caribbean, so as to fast track the smooth take-off of the maritime courses.

On what would be the impact of the maritime studies on the economy of the state and Nigeria as a whole ,the VC said ” the maritime programme will save Nigeria billions of dollars as OSUSTECH will provide training in maritime and maritime related programmes.

” It will provide opportunity to empower the youths by providing human capacity and sustainable training in maritime industry, ship yard and dockyard activities “

While speaking on how the programme would be run, Ogunduyile explained that it will be domiciled in two existing faculties : Faculty of Science for Marine Science, Molecular Bioscience Neuroscience Courses, Natural Science and other related courses.

Faculty of Engineering will house Marine Engineering, Ship Building and Maintenance, Ocean Engineering among others.

SOURCE: http://ondostate.gov.ng/Home/NewsItem/OSUSTECH-most-suitable-for-maritime-studies-%E2%80%93-VC

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President Buhari receives in Audience European Union Election Observation Mission in State House on 22nd Jan 2019

EU Monitoring: President Buhari with R-L: Chief Observer EU EOM Ms. Maria Arena, Deputy Chief Observer Ms. Hannah Roberts, Head of EU Delegation Amb. Ketil Karisen and Political Analyst EU EOM Dominic Howell as he receives in Audience European Union Election Observation Mission in State House on 22nd Jan 2019

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Abfinest007:
GOD created man and he rested while
GOD was resting devil hurry and
created buhari

YOU ARE MAD AND I AM HERE TO TELL YOU THAT

Congratulations to us all. Now we can all enjoy a rise in our stipends and salaries

I am proud of my governor

A major dividend of one of the foreign trips that President Muhammadu Buhari made last year during which the Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu was on his entourage, would soon begin to manifest in diverse folds on the Ondo State economy.

Receiving officials of Bosman Van Zaal from The Netherlands , in his office in Akure, Governor Akeredolu said the state was prepared to encourage the company to develop a veritable Green House Project that will impact positively on agriculture by making the sector creatively attractive to young school leavers, ensure food security and equally encourage export in profitable magnitude.

While expressing the willingness of the State Government to do business with the Dutch firm, Arakunrin Akeredolu said he found so fascinating, the exchange programmes available for youths to study in one of the Universities in the Netherland which is the best in the world in Agricultural studies.

The governor charged the State Technical Committee on Green House Project to expedite actions on the proposal of Bosman to accelerate the take-off of the technological inspired mode of agriculture in the state.

Introducing the company, its Technical Officer, Mr. Robert Van Donk said Bosman has the capacity to bring under one roof to deliver complete turnkey facilities and specialistic monodisciplinary projects that are fully automated for the production of greenhouses, foil-covered greenhouses suitable for harsh climatic conditions.

He added that the Green House firm was reputed in food, ornamental plants and plants for cosmetic and pharmaceutical industries.

Also a Bosman economist, Mr Nico de Groot, noted that the astronomical growth in agricultural and horticultural products have necessitated the need for innovation. He said Bosman has been reputed for enhancing the world in a smart, efficient and valuable manner.

An official of the Nigeria-Netherland Business Association, Mr Eric Okunde was happy that Ondo State was exploring the Green House Project of one of the global leader in the sector. He assured that the business deal would be beneficial to the state and the investing firm.

SOURCE: https://citadelng.com/green-house-to-take-off-in-ondo-state-as-akeredolu-charges-stakeholders-to-speed-up-actions/

The All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council yesterday gave reasons why Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar, cannot be trusted by Nigerians.

APC Presidential Campaign Council spokesperson Festus Keyamo said Atiku is a questionable character who has continued to leave huge questions over his suitability for the highest office of the land.

In his view, Atiku’s visit to the United States has destroyed his campaign and exposed him.

The statement reads “In our press release issued on Sunday, December 30, 2018, titled “WHEN THE THIEF IS SHOUTING THIEF”: THE CASE OF ALHAJI ATIKU ABUBAKAR”, we correctly predicted as follows: “By running for President of Nigeria, Atiku intends to get some immunity from prosecution. Already, he is hoping to obtain a visa to visit the US, as a guest of the State Department, a concession that the US will grant to a presidential candidate of Africa’s biggest nation.”

“Therefore, we were not surprised by his visit to the U.S. For us, this visit is really a non-event, considering the issues involved in the forthcoming election. However, we have bad news for those who think this is a momentous event for Atiku Abubakar: the visit was nothing but a downright catastrophe because rather than dispel the fact of indictments hanging over his head, it further confirms and reinforces those facts for the following reasons:

“The visit had all the trappings of a fugitive sneaking into America under a ‘special diplomatic waiver’. For the candidate of the major opposition party in Nigeria, it is an absolute disaster that the visit was not announced ahead of time in Nigeria, with his programmes and itinerary clearly spelt out, the decent and customary minimum standard of such visits. This culminated in his close aides issuing conflicting statements about the visit when he was already on his way there. In fact, one of them called Paul Ibe actually spoke to the Press that his principal was nowhere near America! Such was the secrecy of the planning and execution of that visit.

“It is shameful that a presidential candidate of a major opposition party in Africa’s most populous country would visit America, and the international press was kept in the dark: There was NO SINGLE press conference with the array of international media and correspondents required for such ‘high-profile’ visit. Atiku knows he has no moral stamina to withstand the avalanche of hard questions bordering on his sordid past in America. In fact, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar claims he visited the Voice of America (VOA) but only did two carefully-packaged interviews with the Hausa service and the English to Africa programme – platforms that have always been available to him back home.

“How strange! In fact, both the Twitter handle (@VOANews) and official website of VOA did not mention any such visit of Alhaji Atiku Abubakar to their station. For news hounds, you would agree with us that such an ‘important personality’ cannot walk into a news premises without reporters swooping on him. Whatever he went to do in the premises of the VOA must have been a carefully-arranged private visit for the photo-ops, which was intended to scam Nigerians. What more evidence do we need of a “sneak-in-sneak-out” arrangement than this?.

“For a candidate who claims he wants to “get Nigeria working again” (a meaningless phrase) to sneak into America without meeting major players in private businesses is a curiosity and an indication that we are dealing with a candidate with a dodgy and questionable character. He claims he went to the U.S Chamber of Commerce, which is supposed to be a business federation.

“Again, the Twitter handle (@USChamber) and the website of the organisation make no mention of the visit of such an ‘important personality’ to them. Maybe their famous American lobbyist on a salary of N9million per month can help them ‘do something’ about this after this press statement.

“It is also an anomaly that the candidate of the major opposition party in Nigeria sneaked into America and did not meet large sections of political leaders of similar ideologies and persuasions towards which he claims to be inclined. For all his claim to be going to America to meet “U.S Government officials”, he only succeeded in meeting a certain “Congressman Smith”, who is the equivalent of a member of the House of Representatives in Nigeria.

“You would agree with us that as dignified and respected as the office of a member of the House of Representatives is, an important personality cannot come to Nigeria on an official visit and claim he has met the ‘Nigerian government officials’ after he pays a private visit to that member. For all we know, the Congressman Smith may just be a private friend of Dr. Bukola Saraki or Alhaji Atiku Abubakar. That reminds us of Atiku’s famous legislator friend he threw under the bus, Williams Jefferson, who taught us how to hide laundered money ( which was meant for Atiku Abubakar) in the deep freezer when the cops came knocking on his door!” he said

He said that it was very obvious now that the American trip was a desperate trip for photo-ops.



He added: “Throughout the trip, Atiku Abubakar looked cagey, frightened and on edge. We note the close support always provided by Senate President Bukola Saraki like a comforting guardian angel.

“The visit and arrangements smack of things local yahoo yahoo boys do to scam their victims. It is utterly disgusting and puerile that it has been brought into a serious political contest.

“Rather than being the highpoint of his campaign, the American visit is indeed the lowest watermark of Atiku Abubakar’s campaign. It was a political and P.R disaster. The statements he released from there only to the Nigerian Press back home that he intends to alienate other countries and do business with the U.S is actually the antithesis to our policy of non-alignment.

“For the information of Alhaji Atiku Abubakar and his handlers, Nigerians know that Nigeria is already working again for everyone and not for a few. As confirmed by him in a town-hall meeting a few days before his disastrous trip to the U.S, he said he wants to “get Nigeria working again” only for few of his friends who he claims he wants to make rich.

“If he cannot get them rich now from his private businesses, it is obvious that he is referring to the use of public funds to make his friends rich. Nigerians should judge for themselves whether this is the type of President they want.

“Finally, whoever advised Atiku Abubakar to undertake that trip to America just destroyed his entire campaign and exposed him for who he is – a questionable character who has continued to leave huge questions over his suitability for the highest office of the land and as such cannot be trusted by the Nigerian people.” he stated

The Presidency knocked former President Olusegun Obasanjo last night for accusing President Muhammadu Buhari of planning to rig the February 16 election.

It described Obasanjo’s 16-page statement as the last push by desperate politicians who can’t handle the President politically and have resorted to subterfuge.

“Our first message to the former President is that he needs a good doctor for good treatment and to say to him, ‘Get well soon’, it said.

A statement signed by the President’s Senior Special Assistant (Media and Publicity), Garba Shehu, said: “As repeatedly said of him, since Chief Obasanjo left office in 1979, he never let every succeeding leader of the country function freely, and this included the one he personally handpicked against all known rules drawn up by the party that put him in the office of the President. But Chief Obasanjo is jealous because President Buhari has more esteem than him and the sooner he learns to respect him the better.

“It is a notorious fact that in dealing with any leader that he failed to control, he resorted to these puerile attacks. As the grand patron, more correctly the grandfather of corruption as described by the National Assembly, Chief Obasanjo released today’s letter purely for the reason of rescuing his thriving corruption establishment.

“The elections starting in February will be free and fair as promised the nation and the international community by President Buhari.

What Chief Obasanjo and his co-travellers in the PDP should expect is that from the outcome, we will teach them a political lesson that they will never forget. This margin will be much bigger than we had in 2015.

“Claims that President Buhari and the All Progressives Congress (APC) have embarked on the President’s ‘self- succession project’, by recruiting collation officers who are already awarding results based on their projects to actualise the perpetuation agenda, in which the people will not matter and the votes will not count’ is not only utterly false, but a copious note from the book on the failed third term agenda of Obasanjo.

“The man, President Buhari who has taken Nigeria’s reputation to a higher level internationally and is working hard to improve on the records of elections he found in place cannot descend to the level that Obasanjo has himself sunk.

As for his attacks of the administration’s records in fighting corruption, what the former President said is no more than evidence that President Buhari’s war against corruption is succeeding. They thought it was all a joke.

“A leader who took USD 16 billion “upfront” to supply electric power yet failed to add a single megawatt to the national grid and to date, there is no trace of the money is jittery that he will be called to account. He is a coward.

Chief Obasanjo, manifesting a confused state of mind, blames President Buhari for the fall of Libya into a failed state and the unholy alliance between the Boko Haram terrorists and the ISIS, while at the same time calling it an African problem, saying ‘the struggle must be for all West African, Central African, North African and most East African States,’ which really does not amount to saying anything new.

“Nigerians looked up to him as a role model and a ray of hope to ethical and clean leadership until President Yar’Adua called him out to explain what happened to the $16 billion of taxpayer’s money. It is clear that with him sitting on top of the heap of corruption, he is no different from the crowd he leads.

“This language of his 16-page letter, likening President Buhari to General Sani Abacha, a man he dreaded and the one who jailed him under military laws, is most unfitting from a former President of Nigeria.

“The claim that President Buhari has put in place rigging machinery is both outlandish and outrageous. We are unable to get the words to describe a 90-year old liar, except to say that by the publication of this tissue of lies against the President, he, Obasanjo, not the President, will fall from everyone’s esteem.”

Ondo State governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN, has reiterated the commitment of his administration to maximum protection of lives and properties in the state.

Governor Akeredolu said it's also expedient to put in place necessary security architecture that would enhance all-round development of the state and protect the citizen and investors operating in the state.

The Governor spoke at the opening of the first Ondo State Security Summit held at the International Culture and Events Center (DOME) on Thursday.

He stressed that his administration is embarking on ambitious programmes of massive infrastructural development to create an enabling environment which will transform the state into an industrial hub.

The Governor said "There exists also a huge potential of making our State a preferred tourist destination. We have also demonstrated, in practical terms, our intention to reclaim our place of pride in the field of agriculture

"The indices of development in this sector are very encouraging. Our efforts to transform the coastal belt of the State, through the development of a Deep Sea Port, as well as the on-going road project from Lekki, Lagos State, across the costal belt to Igbokoda are all projected towards attracting capital and human inflow to the State. "

Akeredolu who said the summit , with the theme "Improving the Security Architecture of Ondo State for Sustainable Peace and Development”was aptly captured, expressed his expectation to have a robust discussion at the summit which will herald the desired change in the security framework of the state.

The Governor disclosed that his administration is donating vehicles for the security agencies in the state so as to enhance their job of protecting lives and properties of the people.

He said "As a Government, we are aware of the onerous responsibilities of leadership in this regard. We are committed, keenly, to maximum protection of lives and properties in the State

" We possess sufficient understanding to appreciate that there can be no development without peace achieved through a sustainable programme of securing lives and property.

"Government in the State has always been providing all it takes to ensure the security of lives and property. The current realities establish, clearly, the near-impossibility of total reliance on the Government to achieve this lofty objective.

"The provision of adequate security is capital intensive and, consequently, we need to involve all well-meaning individuals to ensure that the environment is free of crime.

The lead speaker, Prof. Femi Odekunle commended the state government for the convocation of the summit in apparent response to recent spikes in new patterns of criminality in the state.

He noted that there is an indisputable relationship between security and development, adding that the planning for security must be seen and treated as part and parcel of planning development.

Prof. Odekunle said "Fortunately, except for the recent upsurge in certain types of crime in the state, Ondo State cannot at present be regarded as" High-crime " or strife - torn

"So, the state has the temporal opportunity and advantage to plan for the enhancement of the security of her citizens. Graduation into the" high-crime " category can only sabotage her development efforts. The foresight of today is the advantage of tomorrow."

One after the other, speakers at the summit took turn to present different papers on Security.

President Muhammadu Buhari assisted by the outgoing, IG of Police, Alh Ibrahim K. Idris, decorates the new Inspector General of Police, Mr. Mohammad Abubakar Adamu today at the State House, Abuja.

Indications emerged, last night, that President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed Assistant Inspector General of Police, AIG, Adamu Mohammed, as acting Inspector General of Police. It was gathered that the appointment followed a meeting the President had with the outgoing IGP, Ibrahim Idris, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

Efforts to confirm this from spokesman of the President, Mallam Garba Shehu, however, proved fruitless as he said he was not in a position to confirm the information. Similarly, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, also said there was no official confirmation of the appointment.

But it was learned that the acting IGP was appointed by the President, in view of the retirement of the incumbent on January 3, 2019, when he clocked the mandatory 35 years in service. He will be 60 years today. AIG Abubakar Adamu Mohammed hails from Lafia in Nasarawa State. He was brought from National Institute of Policy and Strategic Studies, NIPSS.

He was Deputy Commissioner of Police, Ekiti State, Commissioner of Police, Enugu State and has also served at Interpol and FCIID, Alagbon for some years before he was promoted to the rank of AIG.

The retirement of the outgoing IGP has generated so much controversies as opinions of stakeholders in the polity had been mixed. While some wanted him retained as the 2019 elections draw nearer, others contended that he should not be allowed to superintend the polls due to the controversies that had dogged his activities in office.

SOURCE: Buhari appoints Adamu Mohammed acting IGP.
https://citadelng.com/buhari-appoints-adamu-mohammed-acting-igp/

ONDO State Governor, Arakunrin Rotimi Akeredolu, towards the twilight of last year presented the 2019 budget estimates before the State House of Assembly for appraisal.

TAGGED Budget of Rapid Development, the proposal of N190.023 billion, is higher than that of last year budget of N181.425, representing an increase of 4.7%.

THE budget, according to Akeredolu, is to make the state a model in industrial revolution, consolidating and building on the feats achieved in 2018.

WITH N87.906 billion of the total budget earmarked for capital expenditure, the state government signposts its commitment to complete all the ongoing road projects, promote functional education and technological growth, reduce reliance on federal transfers through diversification in the state’s economy and carry out an integrated approach to increase actual independent revenue by 50%.

THE expected total statutory allocation of N45. 5492 billion, independent revenue of N25 billion Value Added Tax (VAT) of N12.0195billion, Roll Over Fund of N8.5595 billion, Mineral Derivation of N17.6716 billion, Tax Refund of N9.600 billion and credit from Development Partners of N16.32810 billion are pointers that government’s large chunk of revenue are tied to the mercy of the federal government, and if all these monies are not available, it may greatly affect the state budget.

HOWEVER, we see opportunities. For example, the state government’s decision to approach the capital market for a new N30 billion bond to fund the huge infrastructural needs in the state is a welcome and ambitious move. This, to us, will assist the state to execute some of its lofty programmes and bring development.

THE expenditure of N87.906 billion in favour of capital development is commendable. The lofty idea has shown the assiduous resolve of the government to fast track the completion of all the ongoing capital projects in the state.

ON the education sector, it is a good idea for the state government to budget the sum of N34.841 billion, the third largest after infrastructural development. This amount will tackle the infrastructural decay in the sector and bring back the state to its viable education position.

HOWEVER, the N190.023 billion proposal for this year gives cause for anxiety. The average of oil price assumption of $55 per barrel looks good, however, the zig zag nature of the dollar in the international market is giving people goose pimples. More troubling is the assumed 1.60million barrel per day oil production target in the budget. The recent vandalism of oil pipelines in some states and threat by some militants to attack oil installations could make government to struggle to meet its target. The recent blow up of Conoil facility by militants is an attestation to the fact that the issue if not promptly addressed may affect the 2019 budget.

AGAIN, since the revenue projections are based on some macro economic assumptions as contained in the 2019-2021 MTEF of both Ondo State and Federal Governments, success will depend on the state government improving on the average monthly IGR, blocking loopholes in revenue and wastages and faithfully implementing the capital expenditure and debt repayment principle.



ANOTHER clog to the good implementation of the budget is that the present exchange rate of N305 to1 US$ depends on how stable the naira is to a dollar, how stable the oil prices are and successes in diversifying external revenues.

TO realise its objectives, Ondo State Government must intensify efforts at blocking its revenue leakages to increase revenue base. It is gladdening to note that the IGR of the state has increased from N905 million in 2017 to N1.263 billion in 2018. Government needs to tidy up the Board of Internal Revenue and make it autonomous so it can carry out various on-going financial reforms.

THE N10.369 billion budgeted for debt servicing is on the high side; we are suggesting that the state government should look for a more prudent way to raise revenues in this area. Again, things that should attract investors and increase the revenue base of the state should be embarked upon by government.

THE HOPE is of the opinion that the government should accord the Ore-Intersection flyover/bridge,Okitipupa/Igbokoda By-pass road, Araromi Seaside/Lekki road and other ongoing road constructions in the state top priority to attract investment and generate more revenues to the state. There is the need to give the road projects the urgency they deserve as vital economic recovery projects, until the state returns to its lofty position in the comity of states in Nigeria.

WE also need to work harder to raise funding for health sector in the state. The N6.3 billion budgeted for capital expenditure in this critical sector is not enough to tame the medical brain drain in the sector; government must do more in financing the health sector to attract the best experts to hospitals and the proposed University Teaching Hospital .

IMPLEMENTATION has been the bane of budgets in the country. Ondo government needs to overcome this. We observe that no budget has been fully implemented in the country since 1999, while government borrowed to meet expectations of the people.

EFFORTS should be made by the government to execute all the ongoing capital projects. We however appeal to the State House of Assembly to look at the budget critically and pass it into law without a delay. The elections into various offices which are slated for February and March should not be an hindrance to the early passage of the budget.

SOURCE: http://ondostate.gov.ng/Home/NewsItem/Ondo-Budget-Of-Rapid-Progress

Ondo State is targeting an Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) of N25 billion per year and this is official.

This ambitious figure was given in Akure by the State Commissioner for Economic Planning and Budget, Pastor Emmanuel Duyile Igbasan while answering questions as a guest on the Owena Press Platform.

The Commissioner who said the government will leverage on technology to drive the IGR which he said peaked from N600 million to N1.2 billion per month.

Igbasan said the Akeredolu administration has within two years unleashed on the state an unprecedented infrastructural development which has further inflamed the economy of the state.

“We have paid workers salaries up to date including the seven months owed by previous administration; we have awarded contracts worth N60 billion, more than N10 to 12 billion has been paid according to level of work done, no contractor is being owed anything.”

According to him, unprecedented achievements were recorded last year in the areas of education, health and health equipment worth N2 billion would soon be distributed across newly built five mother and child hospitals in the state.

The Commissioner disclosed that over N7 billion was expended on public primary schools across the state last year, out of which 523 or 51 percent of public schools were impacted.

He explained that there is no government in the state that has constructed the number of roads in four to eight that Akeredolu has done within two years.

Igbasan revealed that about five industries have commenced operation in Ore industrial park as part of the efforts of the current government to boost the industrialisation pace of the state, adding that feasibility study has been completed on the proposed Sea port in the southern senatorial district.

He added that the Sea port project will commence next year as development partner from Netherlands are almost through with the design.

Also, the commissioner hinted that the Southwest Bitumen project will come on steam next year to boost the economy of the state.

Commenting on the probability of the state government meeting the demand of ASUU and NLC, peradventure the federal government agreed with the unions, Igbasan was pessimistic, saying that hardly would any state cope with such demands except there is a change in the revenue allocation formula.

“If it is a general agreement, I can assure you that Ondo state will not be different; but from the benefit of information and figures at my disposal as a planner, I know that it will be very difficult, if not impossible, for any state to meet this agitation as things are today.

“So if most states in the federation will need to meet this demand including the minimum wage, and the demand of ASUU, there must be a change in the revenue allocation formula.



“The federal will need to give out something more because development actually springs from the local government and the state, not from the federal”, he said.

Reacting to the insecurity issue in the nation, Igbasan attributed the wicked acts to the decadence of moral value in the society, adding that the failure of some of our youths to embrace hardwork but rather pursuing get-rich-quick practices are factors contributing to the occurrence of the kidnappings and ritual killings that we are experiencing.

“What I am trying to say is that the moral fabric of our society has been eroded such that the youth we have today are not ready to sacrifice, they want to take the shortcut to wealth. They want to “hammer” so that they can buy an hummer.

“I think for us as a state and as a nation to get it right, we have to go back to working on the hear of the children are to let them know the value of hard work, to know the value of moral uprightness, to know the value of honesty,” he said.

SOURCE: http://ondostate.gov.ng/Home/NewsItem/Ondo-targets-N25b-IGR

Ondo state Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu(SAN) has commended the selfless service of the Nigerian Armed Forces for ensuring national cohesion and global peace.

He gave the commendation yesterday at the church service in commemoration of the 2019 Armed Forces Remembrance Day held at the Redeemed Christian Church Of God, Ondo Province 4 Headquarters, Akure.

Represented by his deputy, Mr. Agboola Ajayi, the governor noted that the annual celebration will rekindle people’s interest in the plight of families, dependants and relations of Nigerians who lost their lives in wars and peace keeping support operations all over the world.

“The current counter terrorism operation by the Nigerian Armed Forces have claimed the lives of some of our finest officers and men. The annual celebration is therefore to honour the departed and appreciate the living heroes, some of whom suffered various deprivations in the cause of wars and operations.

“If we remember our brothers and sisters that fell victim to terrorism and insurgency, we would appreciate the sacrifice made by the officers and men of our Armed Forces.

“Our officers and indeed our country need our prayers. We need to pray that God will grant them victory against the enemies of our dear nation”, he said.

While saying that people should empathise with the widows and dependants of the fallen heroes by donating generously to emblem appeal fund and purchase the emblems, the governor affirmed that the proceeds be used for the welfare of the ex-servicemen and the dependants of the fallen heroes.

He equally urged churches to pray for the coming elections and seek the face of God to give us free and fair elections and peace before, during and after.

The governor stressed the need for people to conduct themselves in the most peaceful manner, saying that the present administration at both federal and state levels are governments with interest of the masses at heart.

The governor through his deputy read the only lesson of the service from the book of Matthew chapter 25 verse 35 to 46.

In his sermon, the pastor in charge of the region, Pastor Umar Idris who preached on the topic: “Making a Case For the Families of Our Fallen Heroes”, noted that it is a day to weep and mourn the departed heroes who Iaid down their lives so that we can enjoy peace in the nation.

The pastor, who quoted from the Bible in John chapter 15 verses 12 to 13 said the day calls for sober reflection and grief.

Idris described the armed forces as patriotic Nigerians who have devoted their lives to ensure the security of lives and properties, noting that without them, the nation’s existence would have been jeopardised.

He called on people to emulate their character by thinking about the interest of this country before their personal interest.

He emphasised that all hands must be on deck to ensure that the welfare of families of the departed heroes and those who are alive but are now physically challenged or demoralised is made a priority.

Speaking in an interview with pressmen immediately after the service, the Senior Special Assistant to the governor on Women Affairs, Mrs Titi Adeyemi eulogised the forces who served and are still serving in various peace support operations worldwide.

She assured that the government will continue to support widows of the fallen heroes.

Also speaking, the state chairman of Nigeria Legions, Col. Olu Apata (rtd), informed that the President of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari and the present administration in the state has been supportive in terms of welfare of its members.

In a related development, the governor of the state, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN, on Friday at the Jumat service of the Armed Forces Remembrance Day at the Akure central mosque acknowledged the sacrifices and roles played by the Nigerian Armed Forces to ensure peace and unity in the country.

He eulogised the gallant officers for keeping the world at peace, noting that those who lost their lives in this process are not dead but are alive as they will forever be remembered and celebrated.

The Chief Imam of Akure, Alhaji Yayi Akorede ll, at the urged Nigerians to continue to pray for the peace and unity of the country.

President Buhari receives in courtesy visit some Traditional Rulers from South West in State House on 11th Jan 2019

President Buhari receives a presentation from Ooni of Ife Imperial majesty Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi Ojaja II during a courtesy visit by some Traditional Rulers from South West in State House on 11th Jan 2019

President Buhari with R-L: Ayangburen of Ikorodu Oba Kabiru Adewale Shotobi, Alake of Egbaland HRM Oba Oludotun Aremu Gbadebo, Ooni of Ife Imperial majesty Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi Ojaja II, Oloye of Oye and Chairman Ekiti Council of Traditional Rulers Oba Michael Oluwole Ademolaju Adugbole III, Chairman Ondo State Council of Traditional Rulers Olukare of Ikare Akoko Oba Akadri Saliu Momoh and Deji of Akure Oba Aladetoyinbo Ogunlade Aladelusi (Odundun II) as he receives in courtesy visit some Traditional Rulers from South West in State House on 11th Jan 2019

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