In its continuous strive to instill leadership qualities in the youths The leadership of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) in Ijebu North Local government branch held a leadership summit on Friday, 10th of November, 2023.

The event was attended by Ijebu North Local government Chairman; Mr. 'Bolaji Odusanya and notable leaders of the Youth Council which included; Comr. Adeleke Adebajo (Former Chairman, Ogun state NYCN), Olóyè Akóláwólé Shórèmí (Ogun state NYCN Chairman), Comr. Olawale Senbadejo (Former Deputy Chairman, Ogun state NYCN), Comr. Shittu Saheed Senbadejo (Programmes Officer, Ogun state NYCN) and other executive members of the NYCN in Ogun state.

In his address, the state chairman of the council, Olóyè Akóláwólé Shórèmí commended Ijebu North NYCN executives for deeming it necessary to enlighten youths on 'leadership'. He lauded the giant strides of the Abolaji Sobowale-led executives since its inception and urged her to keep the torch burning.

Representative of the Ijebu North Local government executive chairman; Hon. Olanrewaju Abass (Leader of the house) delivered the goodwill message of the Chairman, urging the youths to be upright in their doings.

Delivering his note as the guest speaker, Prince Adeleke Adebajo noted that there is no better investment compared to investing in human. In grooming youths for future task, the guest speaker urged leaders to invest so much in them.

Former Deputy Chairman of the council in Ogun state, Comr. Senbadejo Olawale enjoined the youths to be alive to their responsibilities.

Other major highlights of the event was the commissioning of the youth office which was recently approved by the local government boss, Mr. 'Bolaji Odusanya. The new NYCN executives in Ijebu North led by Comr. Abolaji Adeniyi Sobowale also got their certificates of return.

It was all glamour in Ijebu Igbo, Ijebu North Local government area of Ogun state on Saturday, 28th of October, 2023 as the Sopen Lukale of Oke Sopen, Ijebu Igbo, Oba Mufutau Adesesan Yusuf,FAAC installed new chiefs.

The installations, according to the Sopen Lukale, is a reward for their outstanding and notable contributions to the overall development of Oke Sopen.

Witnessing the installation ceremony were; Orimolusi of Ijebu Igbo, HRM,Oba Lawrence Jayeoba Adebajo (Ojuromi VI), Ebumawe of Ago Iwoye; HRH, Oba Abdulrasaq Adesina Adenugba, former senator representing Ogun East Senatorial District, Sen. Olalekan Mustapha, Olokinne of Ojowo, Kegbo of Atikori, Bejeroku of Oke Agbo, Abijaparako of Japara and several other high-profile dignitaries.

The newly installed Chiefs are; Chief (Mrs) Bolanle Aderonke Akinsanya Opanuga (Yeye Bobagbimo of Oke Sopen), Alhaja Kuburat Iyabode Azeez (Yeye Mesho of Oke Sopen), Amb. Chief Sherifat Olusola Musa (Yeye Bewaji of Oke Sopen) and Aare Dr. Adebayo Odunowo (Aare Bobaseye of Oke Sopen).

Major highlight from the event includes the presentation of beneficiaries of the scholarship scheme sponsored by HRH, Oba Mufutau Adeseasan Yusuf, FAAC (Erinkitola 1) through the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN, Ijebu North Local GovernmentBranch). The beneficiaries (strictly secondary school students) were drawn from each of the government-owned schools in Oke Sopen. The monarch explained that the scholarship scheme was borne out of his love for education, which he described as the best legacy that can be given to a child.

He congratulated the beneficiaries and their parents and enjoined them to make the best use of it. He also implored their parents to duly play their role in making sure that the desired aim of the scholarship is achieved.

At the event, the student with the highest score (355) for the 2023 UTME in Ogun State; Shittu Prisilla Adedunni who is an indigene of Oke Sopen, was also presented to the Sopen Lukale and other guests at the event. The monarch had earlier made a hundred thousand naira donation to the young girl, in a bid to appreciate her for doing Oke Sopen proud. While presenting her to the guests at the event, the Orimolusi of Ijebu Igbo, Oba Lawrence Jayeoba Adebajo also donated a cash gift of two hundred and fifty thousand naira to the young girl.

In her address, Prisilla appreciated the monarchs for finding her worthy of such recognition. She promised to always do her best academically in order to continue doing Oke Sopen, Ijebu Igbo and Ogun state proud.

Oke Sopen, the biggest town in Ijebu Igbo was agog on Friday, 19th of May, 2023 as its monarch, HRH, Oba Mufutau Adesesan Yusuf FAAC (ERINKITOLA 1, Sopen Lukale of Oke Sopen) marked the 20th year of his ascension to the throne.

The epoch-making event attracted an array of distinguished personalities and royal fathers who came from far and near to celebrate the monarch.

Part of the activities highlighted for the commemoration of the 20th year anniversary were; the commissioning of So-Safe Corps Office, the laying of foundation of the Nigeria Security & Civil Service Corps (NSCDC) and the commissioning of M'ROYALE EVENTS CENTRE.

In his welcome address, Sopen Lukale, HRH Oba Mufutau Adesesan Yusuf FAAC appreciated all royal fathers, distinguished personalities, security agencies and well wishers present at the event. Stating the reason for the construction of the So-Safe Corps building and foundation laying of the NSCDC office, he said this was meant to aid the smooth running of the day to day activities of the corps in Ijebu Igbo. He expressed dissatisfaction at the situation of their former offices which he described as 'not suitable'. Oba Yusuf expressed confidence that with the newly constructed offices, activities of the corps in the community would be more efficient.

Speaking at the event, the Orumolusi of Ijebu Igbo, Oba Lawrence Jaiyeoba Adebajo (Ojuromi VI), commended Sopen Lukale for his indelible achievements and commitment to the continuous growth of Oke Sopen. He expressed satisfaction at the level Ijebu Igbo in general is moving steadily, particularly in the area of putting up projects that would aid security in the town.

Orimolusi further stated that the ongoing healthy competition among the monarchs from the six quarters of Ijebu Igbo is germane to the speedy development witnessed in recent times, while urging them to continue to strengthen the cord of unity.

The state commander of Ogun state community, social orientation and safety corps, Soji Ganzallo showered encomium on the Sopen Lukale of Oke Sopen, HRH Oba Mufutau Adesesan Yusuf FAAC for his massive support for the Corps, the latest of which is the construction of the SO-SAFE CORPS office. He assured that the Corps is equally committed to ensuring security of lives and properties across the length and breadth of Ijebu Igbo.

Notable personalities at the event include; the senator representing Ogun east senatorial district, Senator Olalekan Mustapha, Ijebu North local government chairman, Mr. Bolaji Odusanya, Orimolusi of Ijebu Igbo, HRM Oba Lawrence Jayeoba Adebajo (Ojuromi VI), the Ebumawe of Ago Iwoye, Oba Abdulrazaq Adenugba, the Oloru of Oru-Ijebu, Oba Abdulrasaq Olufemi Adebanjo, the Olokinne of Ojowo, Oba Abdulrasheed Abayomi Banjo, Bejeroku of Oke Agbo, Oba Adeleke Adekoya, Abijaparako of Japara, Oba Aderemi Ogunye and Oba Ibitoye Solaja, the Keegbo of Atikori.

Others are; the Council of Olorituns, council of baales and the league of Imams from Oke Sopen.

A non-governmental organization, Brodas Across Nigeria (Belarus Chapter) celebrated her 2nd Year Anniversary and the end of tenure of its current executives with a colourful party tagged, *"FAMILY FUNFAIR"*.

The epoch-making event was graced by various families who had come to share in the joy of the organization and catch fun.

In his remark, the outgoing Coordinator of the organization, Mr. Ola Albert appreciated the members for their unflinching support and overwhelming show of love which he said has helped him in running the affairs of the organization smoothly.

Speaking further, he assured that the principles and philosophy of the organization shall be well protected for the benefit of all. He congratulated the new executives and prayed that their tenure shall be a successful one. He however urged them to uphold the glowing image of the organization, expressing confidence that with steadfastness, the organization will reach its peak and overcome every obstacle.

He was quoted as saying, "In the last two years, I have ensured there's stability in the ship and sailed it to the safest point of anchor. I have no doubt that the new hands coming on board will consolidate on the achievements made so far and use same as a benchmark for raising the standard of the organization above the point they met it.

The family funfair was put in place in order to gather our families for merriments and allow them enjoy the beautiful moment. However, it is not members of our families alone that here. We had invited families too who have come from far and near to celebrate and jolly with us", he concluded.

OMOILU DISOWNS KUKOYI, EGBEYEMI

...SUSPENDS JIGAN TAIWO INDEFINITELY


The leadership of Omo Ilu Foundation in Ogun State has disowned and dissociated itself from some individuals, parading themselves as leaders of its group within the PDP in the state.

The group, in a stakeholders' meeting held on Sunday at its headquarters in Ijebu Igbo, said the duo of Messrs Ola Kukoyi (a.k.a Kosigiri) and Seni Egbeyemi, have never been members of the group.

It warned them to desist from parading themselves as such or risk facing the full wrath of the law.

Speaking at the meeting, the State Coordinator of Omo Ilu Foundation in Ogun State, Prince Leke Shittu, said, "My attention has been drawn to the fact that some political jobbers, in thier wishful thinking have been parading themselves as leaders of Omo Ilu group. First and foremost, one who is not a member of this group can not rise to its leadership rank. Hence, it is absolute stupidity for those who are not even members of this group to lay claim to its leadership.

"Unknown to the impostors, Omoilu is a registered entity with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC). Therefore, it is an absolute stupidity for those who were at no point part of what we have been doing in Omoilu for over a decade to start laying claim to its leadership. He maintained that Omo Ilu is one and that anyone who is willing to be a member should go through the normal procedure.

"I appointed Hon. Jigan Taiwo as the Ogun East senatorial chairman of this group but now that he has connived with some non-members to start parading himself as the State Coordinator, he is definitely an impostor. We will take all necessary steps administratively and within the ambit of the law to deal with this issue."

A delegate to the meeting from Odogbolu Local Government Area, Hon. Bola Odumosu (a.k.a Oko Opo), moved a motion that the group should suspend Taiwo and disown both Kukoyi and Egbeyemi.

The motion was seconded by Mr. Peter Ige from Yewa North Local Government Area.

The meeting through a voice vote overwhelming adopted the "indefinite suspension" of Taiwo as the senatorial chairman of the group in Ogun east "until he purges himself of his acts of insubordination and indiscipline".

Present at the meeting were Prince Shittu, Barr. Taiwo Shote, Asiwaju Adesina, Chief Kehinde Oladehinde, Hon. Kola Akinyemi, Mrs. Nike Ejioye, among others.

OMOILU DISOWNS KUKOYI, EGBEYEMI

...SUSPENDS JIGAN TAIWO INDEFINITELY


The leadership of Omo Ilu Foundation in Ogun State has disowned and dissociated itself from some individuals, parading themselves as leaders of its group within the PDP in the state.

The group, in a stakeholders' meeting held on Sunday at its headquarters in Ijebu Igbo, said the duo of Messrs Ola Kukoyi (a.k.a Kosigiri) and Seni Egbeyemi, have never been members of the group.

It warned them to desist from parading themselves as such or risk facing the full wrath of the law.

Speaking at the meeting, the State Coordinator of Omo Ilu Foundation in Ogun State, Prince Leke Shittu, said, "My attention has been drawn to the fact that some political jobbers, in thier wishful thinking have been parading themselves as leaders of Omo Ilu group. First and foremost, one who is not a member of this group can not rise to its leadership rank. Hence, it is absolute stupidity for those who are not even members of this group to lay claim to its leadership.

"Unknown to the impostors, Omoilu is a registered entity with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC). Therefore, it is an absolute stupidity for those who were at no point part of what we have been doing in Omoilu for over a decade to start laying claim to its leadership. He maintained that Omo Ilu is one and that anyone who is willing to be a member should go through the normal procedure.

"I appointed Hon. Jigan Taiwo as the Ogun East senatorial chairman of this group but now that he has connived with some non-members to start parading himself as the State Coordinator, he is definitely an impostor. We will take all necessary steps administratively and within the ambit of the law to deal with this issue."

A delegate to the meeting from Odogbolu Local Government Area, Hon. Bola Odumosu (a.k.a Oko Opo), moved a motion that the group should suspend Taiwo and disown both Kukoyi and Egbeyemi.

The motion was seconded by Mr. Peter Ige from Yewa North Local Government Area.

The meeting through a voice vote overwhelming adopted the "indefinite suspension" of Taiwo as the senatorial chairman of the group in Ogun east "until he purges himself of his acts of insubordination and indiscipline".

Present at the meeting were Prince Shittu, Barr. Taiwo Shote, Asiwaju Adesina, Chief Kehinde Oladehinde, Hon. Kola Akinyemi, Mrs. Nike Ejioye, among others.

RE: OGUN PDP FACTION REJECTS ADEBUTU, ENDORSES ATIKU SPOKESMAN FOR GOVERNOR

My attention has been drawn to a news, being circulated on all social media platforms that a faction of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) in Ogun State has endorsed Hon. Segun Sowunmi as its Governorship candidate ahead of the 2023 gubernatorial election.

Ordinarily, News like this would have been simply dumped in a thrash bin where it actually belongs to but for the purpose of setting the records straight and clearing my name from the mess, which was planned by some desperate political business merchants, I must emphatically distance myself from the so called KANGAROO endorsement of candidate which was planned and executed by the State Chairman, Alhaji Semiu Shobayo who was dancing to the tune of his sponsorer.

I wish to categorically state that the purpose of the said meeting was totally derailed from, only for Alhaji Shobayo to begin the acting of a written script by bringing up the endorsement agenda which they already had in plan.

The meeting was majorly organized to pass vote of confidence on the South West leadership of the only governor of the party in the region, Engr. Seyi Makinde who is also the Oyo State Governor and to equally give our full backing and support to the National leadership of the party which has Ambassador Taofeek Arapaja as the Deputy National Chairman (South). Same was planned for the Adagunodo-led South West leadership of the party. Upon this agreement were the reasons for the meeting which was held yesterday, 5th January,2022 in Abeokuta.

I found the endorsement laughable as the said endorsed governorship candidate has not held any meeting in his local government to declare his intention of such aspiration. What we have seen of him in recent time is a mere social media colouration and paparazzi which does not amount to an official declaration of intent.

It is not new to me how political games are being played. But I have to categorically clear my name from the purported endorsement because it was totally against the initial purpose the meeting was summoned.

At this time, the party officials are interested in mobilizing more members across all board to the party, work on aggrieved members to come back into the party as the party in the State is awaiting a total restructuring process which will bring her back to winning ways.

It caught me unaware when the endorsement of a candidate was mentioned. It is lack of experience on the part of the Chairman, Alhaji Shobayo to endorse a candidate at this early hour of political activity from the party. It is believed that the mobilization strategy should be intensified rather than organizing a purported endorsement which will do the party no good.

I call on our Party leaders, elders, stakeholders and members to be calm and never be deterred by the plans of Alhaji Shobayo who is serving as a stooge to the purported endorsed candidate.

E - SIGNED:

Mr. Ogunse Toyosi

Treasurer, South West PDP

The Senator representing Ogun east senatorial district, Senator Olalekan Mustapha, Alh. Gboyega Nasir Isiaka (GNI), the PDP Deputy National Chairman (South) - Elect, Ambassador Taofeek Oladejo Arapaja, Spokesperson to the 2019 PDP Presidential candidate, Hon. Segun Showunmi and several other prominent Nigerians on Sunday, 28th of November, 2021, attended the 8th Day Fidau prayer for the late father of the Southwest PDP Legal Adviser, Alh. Ayodele Kukoyi.

Also at the event was the Southwest Chairman of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) who led the Southwest executives of the party to the event, Hon. Soji Adagunodo, Special Adviser to Ogun State Governor on political matters, Hon. Biyi Adeleye, National Ex-officio of the People's Democratic Party (PDP), Barr. Taiwo Shote, Ogun State Coordinator for Saraki Support Group, Asiwaju Ayorinde Babatunde (Fabregas) and the 2019 gubernatorial candidate of the All Progressives' Congress in Oyo State, Chief Adebayo Adelabu and other topnotch chieftains of the PDP in Ogun State and south west at large Dignitaries from all walks of life thronged the expansive conference hotel hall in Ijebu Ode to join in paying glowing tributes and last respect to the deceased.

In his sermon, the Chief Imam of Imepe Central mosque admonished everyone to always remember that death, when it occurs, should present an opportunity for those who grace to still be alive to critically evaluate their lives. He maintained that death alone is enough a sermon for the deep thinkers and therefore enjoined everyone to be good in their deeds.

According to him, Nigerians from all walks of life will be brought before God on judgement day on the basis of their deeds, adding that only those who live a worthy life will have people who will intercede on their behalf for God to give them peace.

In his remark, Barr. Ola Kukoyi thanked everyone for coming from far and near to join in offering prayers for his late father. He prayed that the Almighty God grants them a safe return to their various destinations.

Following immediately after the Fidau prayer was a grand reception and high octane party where the popular juju music maestro, Mrs Ayo Balogun sizzled the atmosphere with quality Juju blend of music which kept the guests entertained all through.

Late Alhaji Abdulrasaq Ayodele Kukoyi died on Saturday, 20th of November, 2021 at the ripe age of 89. He is survived by wife - Mrs. S.O Kukoyi and children - Barr. Ola Kukoyi, Mr. Kayode Kukoyi, Mrs. Bunmi Kukoyi, Mrs. Oladapo Kukoyi and Mr. Tola Kukoyi.

2023: IJEBU NORTH II APC ASPIRANT, ABIODUN ODUTAYO DONATES LAPTOPS TO PARTY, SUPPORT COMMUNITIES WITH FOOD ITEMS

As political parties began preparation towards primaries across the Nation, an Aspirant jostling for the House of Assembly seat in Ijebu North State Constituency 11 (otherwise known as Ifelodun, comprising of AgoIwoye, Oru,Awa,Ilaporu, Mamu, and Ako) *Prince Abiodun Odutayo Oluwole* has presented laptops to All Progressives Congress in the state constituency to support the party, to aid the ongoing continuous voters registration exercise.

Abiodun who gave the laptops to the five party Chairmen that makes up the Constituency through his foundation Odutayo-Iwogbe Foundation at Oru-Ijebu, Ogun State stated that the laptops will help the party actualize its motive to have records and datas of party members.

Similarly, Odutayo-Iwogbe Foundation founded by the Aspirant, gave out food items to members of the Constituents irrespective of party affiliation to caution the effect of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Beneficiaries of this philanthropy commended the Aspirant for having it in mind to cater for their needs in times when food items have skyrocketed. Some who spoke with our correspondents attested that, the gesture has become a quarterly support where people come from far and near yearly to benefit.

Some of the food items distributed include over 800 pieces of 10kg rice, 700 pieces of 5kg beans and 1000 pieces of 5kg garri.

At the presentation are APC party chieftains including, Hon Joseph Adegbesan, Otunba Adetoun Oduwole, APC Chairmen of the 5-Wards and many others.

Abiodun Odutayo Oluwole hails from Oru-Ijebu, Ogun State, is a Nigerian Businessman, who is a Real Estate Mogul, CEO of Hagar Realty & Appraisal Services Ltd.
He is a born philanthropist and founder, Odutayo-Iwogbe foundation premised to help and support people in the community and state purposed to giving back to the society and creating a better life for people, which was founded in 2019.

OBANIKORO TASKS YOUTHS ON CREATIVE PROGRAMMES TO IMPROVE SELVES, NATION



A former High Commissioner to the Republic of Ghana, Senator Musiliu Olatunde Obanikoro has challenged youths in Nigeria to always channel their revolving energy and skills to issues targeted at changing the current narratives in the nation's politics.

Consequently, Obanikoro admonished the youths to champion more development-oriented programmes and campaigns that would promote good governance and further make political office holders accountable to the people.

Obanikoro stated this recently, in Ikeja, Lagos State, during a mentorship programme, titled "M.O Mentors Youths", organized for a group of youth representatives between the age range of 18 and 35 years.

The Senator explained that the scope of the session was to ensure capacity development of youths drawn from various Local Government Areas and Local Council Development Areas of the State, with a view to equipping them with values that could enable them participate in governance and its process, effectively.

He added that the nation's political sphere requires determined youths with innovation and drives which are the hallmarks of building a more prosperous nation.

The former High Commissioner to Ghana stated that his generation owe it a duty to mentor the youths, provide a healthy platform to aid their development, thereby redirecting their focus for sustainable development.

He decried the derth in creative thinking amongst youths, noting that the society could only witness more advancement when everyone engage political office holders through constructive criticism and desist from unnecessary praise singing.

Obanikoro pledged his commitment towards youth development with a view to preparing them for political interest, participation, and aspiration where they would be empowered to participate in the formulation of policies and development programmes.

According to him, "the social media should be a virile and viable platform for Nigerian youths to organize and coordinate themselves into major actors and players as they are in the majority", he stressed.

The programme was attended by youth representatives across local governments and LCDAs in Lagos State.

*NYCN-IJEBU NORTH GRADUATES THE FIRST SET OF APPRENTICES AMID JUBILATION AND CELEBRATION*

The first set of apprentices in the Skill Acquisition program organized by National Youth Council of Nigeria, Ijebu North Local Government Branch were graduated today. The first phase of the program which was in conjunction with Ijebu Igbo Descendants was aimed at making sure that youths learn a skill or the other that will make them useful to themselves and the community at large.

The graduation ceremony which was held at Ijebu Igbo Town Hall was attended by the Honorable Member representing Ijebu Igbo constituency at theOgun State House of Assembly, *Hon. Slyvester Niyi Abiodun* , the *Chairman* of Ijebu North Local Government, *Hon. Bolaji Odusanya* , the *State Chairman* of NYCN Ogun State, *Com. Abdul-Jabar Ayelagbe* , the *State PRO* of NYCN Ogun State, *Com. Adebare Ariyibi* .

Also present to grace the occasion is the *Olokine of Ojowo* ably represented by *Chief Ogundero Olabisi* , the Deputy State Chairman of NYCN Ogun State *Com. Senbadejo Olawale* .

In his welcome address, the *Com. Senbadejo Olawale* was full of praises for the facilitator of the program, Ijebu Igbo Descendants, for commiting their resources to the program.

In the speech of the *President of IID, Otunba Ola Busari* , he explained that this efforts of theirs is just a way of giving back to the community and to also spur other well meaning individual to do more. He appreciated the effort of *NYCN Ijebu North* in making sure our community becomes a better place for us all.

In their various Goodwill messages, the special guests of honor appreciate the effort of *NYCN Ijebu North* and *IID* and also advice the beneficiaries to see this as a turning point in their lifes and also develop the heart to help others.

After the presentation of the materials and tools to the apprentices, they were full of joy as they believe this is a stage in their life that determines their future and promise to make use of the materials judiciously.

The Skill Acquisition program tagged Learn a skill now and pay your bills later is aimed at making sure youths were engaged productively.

We also want to use this opportunity to appreciate everyone who made the event a success and we pray that the Almighty God will continue to bless us all.

*Build the Youth! Build the Nation!*

AMORAN reacts to call for chairman's removal, clears air on purported increment in the price of Rider's permit


The leadership of the Articulate Motorcycle Owners and Riders Association of Nigeria, AMORAN, has reacted to the protest which rocked Magboro in Obafemi Owode local government area of Ogun State on Thursday, 2nd of September 2021, wherein commercial motorcyclost, also known as Okada Riders demanded the removal of the branch chairman, Mrs Funmi Fadipe.

The protesters, who thronged the streets in large numbers to express their dissatisfaction, accused the branch chairman of increasing prices of rider's permit, meting inhumane treatment to Okada riders and the area and rude in her approach.

Reacting to the incident, the State Publicity Secretary of the Union, Otunba Taofeek Sokoya in a phone conversation with our correspondent, noted that the situation has been duly addressed and debunked the purported increment in the price of rider's permit.

"First and foremost, let me state in clear terms that the incident has nothing whatsoever to do with our State chairman. I have read some online reports, claiming that members were calling for the removal of our Chairman, Otunba Nurudeen Aina Alowonle. That's not true. The protest in Magboro is an internal matter that has been duly addressed since the State executive council heard about it.

What our members there demanded was the removal of the branch chairman, Mrs. Funmi Fadipe. After a thorough investigation, we found out that she was truly guilty of some kf fhe allegations levelled against her and in a bid to grant listening ears to our members, we have suspended her and immediately replaced her with a caretaker chairman who will oversee the affairs of the union in the branch until further notice", Sokoya explained.

When asked about the increment in the price of rider's permit, Otunba Sokoya vehemently debunked it, noting that no Union has the autonomous power to do so.

"I have addressed this matter in my recent interviews. My position is clear. No dime has been added to the price of rider's permit and no motorcycle union has the power to do so. It is trictly a government affair and the Dapo Abiodun-led administration has not at any point in time announced such. It is an attempt by the mischief makers to slander the government and score cheap political points.

The rider's permit costs one thousand, five hundred naira (#1, 500.00). Anyone selling beyond this price should be arrested", he added.

SENATOR OLALEKAN MUSTAPHA FACILITATES MAKUN OMI EROSION CONTROL PROJECT

...as Contractor moves to site to commence work immediately.

A project of 6.4km stretch along Riverine Community of Makun Omi-Efinre-Atijere in Ogun Waterside area in Ogun East Senatorial District has been facilitated by the lawmaker representing Ogun East at the Red chamber of the National Assembly,Senator Olalekan Mustapha.

The project is expected to assist in checking environmental degradation by preventing flooding in the area and reduce the havoc caused in the area during the raining season.

The Permanent Secretary,Ecological Funds Office Dr Habeebat Lawal was represented by the Deputy Director, File Erosion Flood Control by Engr Udochie Nwachukwu said it was necessary for people of the area to protect the Makun Omi erosion control project and support the contractors in ensuring prompt completion of work in no distant time.

It was noted that due process was followed in situating the ecological intervention project and urged the residents of proper maintenance of the utility in a bid to prevent flooding and keep the environment safe.

In his speech,Senator Olalekan Mustapha applauded the project by noting that the project was facilitated to address the perennial problem of erosion by the people of his constituency. There is a very big problem of erosion in this area so the need to facilitate the project is highly important.

The contractor, Engr. David Folorusho promised there will be adequate attention will be paid to quality job delivery and he solicited the cooperation of the people on proper maintenance of the facility.


During the Stakeholders meeting at the Palace of the Osobia of Makun-Omi,Oba Kazeem Salami expressed delight that the project will reduce the environmental challenges confronting the people. He also emphasized the need to sustain the harmonous relationship between the contractors handling the project and the residence.

Prominent sons and daughters of the town including a veteran Journalist,Chief Gbenga Onayiga witnessed the ceremony as the people express optimism that the project scheduled to be completed within twelve months would offer lasting solution to the lingering problem of erosion in the area.

The Publicity Secretary of the Articulate Motorcycles Owners and Riders Association of Nigeria (AMORAN), Otunba Taofeek Sokoya has categorically denied insinuations of demanding excessive levies from commercial motorcycle riders in the state.

He said this during a radio programme on Family, 88.5 FM in Abeokuta, the state capital.

During the radio program, he expressed his dissatisfaction at how people play politics with every policies which are intended to bring good fortunes to the people of the state.

He stated that there was no time any of the transport Unions increased the price of tickets sold daily, adding that the riders had been paying a fixed amount since the inception of the current administration in the state, and that there was no plan to further increase it.

Otunba Sokoya also noted that the introduction of Jackets to all commercial motorcycle Riders in the state is a means of identification which will help to drastically reduce the high rate of crimes being perpetrated on the highways and in the neighborhoods through the use of motorcycles.

There has been several cases of riots, violence and breach of peace in some communities which are being blamed on commercial motorcycle riders, the spokesperson however noted that many who use Okadas for crime, are not duly registered commercial motorcyclist riders.

He also noted that efforts were always been made by the Unions in making the welfare of their members as priority

He added that many times the Unions have come to the aid of their members who are faced with one challenge or the other, as they had paid hospital bills of some riders who had accident, bought new motorcycles to those who theirs were stolen with evidences and reports.

Otunba Sokoya however reassured that the unions will not relent on their efforts in having peace and safety for every resident in the State.

He took the presenters to the memory lane of the days ticket sellers do chase Okada riders in order to sell the tickets to them. One of the efforts put in place is no ticketer or ticket seller should operate without putting on the uniform of the Union operating during that week.

He also said there's an instruction to them all not to run after any motorcycle. By this, there is limitation to the reports of the ticket sellers which has reduced complains from the people.

In his conclusion, he reaffirmed the Union's support for the policies of the Ogun State government led by the Omoluabi Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, MFR.

He observed that the success of this government cannot be traded for any reason, as every nook and cranny of Ogun State is enjoying the dividends of democracy since inception of this administration.

Giwa Azury Marks 42 in grand style, open another phase of Azukem Lounge at Ikorodu

.......as Giwa Tobalase, other Ijebu Age group Chiefs honoured him.

August 17, 2021

Giwa Alhaji Surajudeen Adesina Lasisi, Chairman Azukem Group, on Monday, 16th August, celebrated 42nd birthday amidst fanfare, at the prestigious Azukem Hotel, in Ikorodu.

The celebration which was two-in-one has he commissioned his new phase of Azukem Lounge at the premises of Azukem Hotel mansion at Ikorodu on the same day, Monday, August 16, 2021.

The Azukem Group is a diversified conglomerates of business ventures with reputation for excellent business practices with its operational system in the bustling metropolis of Lagos, Nigeria.
The Group's business enterprises comprises of:

★Suralum Aluminium Products Nig. Ltd
★Suralum Property And Developement Company
★Azukem Petroleum, Oil and Gas
★Azukem Hotel And Suites, where Giwa Alhaji Surajudeen Adesina Lasisi is the Chairman.


The Giwa Egbe Tobalase Okunrin Akile Ijebu, Giwa Azeez Alausa, Giwa Egbe Bobamaiyegun Okunrin (Asiwaju) Akile Ijebu, Giwa Dipo Ogunlana and others rolled out drums of encomium for the Chairman/CEO Azukem Group of Company and the Giwa Egbe Obayori Okunrin Akile Ijebu "Kuye", Giwa Alhaji Surajudeen Adesina Lasisi on the conjoined celebration on the same day, Monday, August 16, 2021.

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★On behalf of myself, family and entire members of Egbe Tobalase Okunrin Akile Ijebu, I fecilitate with Giwa Egbe Obayori Okunrin Akile Ijebu (Kuye), Giwa Alhaji Surajudeen Adesina Lasisi, humble and compassionate man of honour on this latest success of his new hotel lounge and celebration of 42nd birthday. I pray for more great things for you from the Almighty Allah. May God give you a long healthy and self satisfying life ahead. May your unfulfilled desires come true in your journey. Wishing you a happiness and joyous birthday.


E-signed;
Giwa Azeez Alausa
Giwa Egbe Tobalase Okunrin Akile Ijebu.


★ I join other numerous well wishers to felicitate with my brother, a very highly composed, kind-hearted and reputable character, Giwa Egbe Obayori Okunrin Akile Ijebu "Kuye", Giwa Alhaji Surajudeen Adesina Lasisi as he attained the age of 42 joined with the commissioning of his new phase of Azukem Lounge.
As you celebrate yet another year together, may your kind heart be gifted with whatever it is that you wish for on your birthday. It’s our pleasure to be identified with you on your DAY. On behalf of the entire members of "Egbe Bobamaiyegun Okunrin (Asiwaju) Akile Ijebu led by my humble self, Giwa Dipo Ogunlana, we say happy birthday and many happy returns to you. Congratulations on your new age attainment. With love from all of us @ Egbe Bobamaiyegun Okunrin (Asiwaju) Akile Ijebu.

E-Signed;
Giwa Dipo Ogunlana,
Giwa Egbe Bobamaiyegun Okunrin (Asiwaju) Akile Ijebu.


★I joined millions of yours sincerely to felicitate with you on your twin occasions. Double Congratulations Samosangudu! Greater height.

E-Signed:
Eeta-Giwa Odunlami Salami
Eeta Egbe Obayori Okunrin Akile Ijebu (Kuye).


★It's your birthday! This significance of this day is beyond just your birthday. It is a double celebration for someone that is loved and greatly admired. On behalf of myself and my family, I wish Giwa Alhaji Suraju Lasisi, Giwa Egbe Obayori Okunrin Akile Ijebu (Kuye) a prosperous birthday celebration and congratulations on the commissioning of the new hotel lounge. Long life and many more successful and fruitful years ahead. Congratulations!!!

E-Signed;
Akogun Wale Anomo
Executive Chairman,
Ikosi Ejinrin LCDA, Epe, Lagos State.
(Akogun Egbe Obayori Okunrin Akile Ijebu "Kuye".


★Hearty Congratulations to one of our most outstanding brothers and a shinning Ijebu ambassador, Giwa Alhaji Surajdeeñ Lasisi on the conjoined celebration of his birthday and commissioning of his Hotel Lounge. May God continually to guard and guide your life and treasures.

E-Signed:
Lase Ope Osisanwo
Egbe Tobalase Okunrin Akile Ijebu.


★You are indeed a leader with purpose and vision. By this time in your life, you have touched so many lives and led a good example to those around you. Stay bright and inspiring. I'm so happy to get to celebrate with you on the conjoined celebration of your birthday and commissioning of the new phase of Azukem Hotel Lounge.

Congratulations Giwa Azury!

Sincerely yours;
Comrade Akeem Temitope Akilo!
Publicity Secretary,
Egbe Obayori Okunrin Akile Ijebu "Kuye"


★Soar higher and reach for the stars above. You are one special person that should never be forgotten. May your Birthday bring more hope and love. May it be a new start of marvelous career journey and tremendous success. Congratulations sir!

Sincerely yours;
Babalaje Omo'ba Gbadebo Adebisi Alatishe


★Giwa, progression is the hallmark of success in life! You move from one point to the next until you are emptied of your potential.

My wishes for you on the double celebration of your birthday and opening of a new Hotel Lounge is that you continue to love life and never stop dreaming. May beauty and happiness surround you, not only on this special day, but always . Happy celebration to you our very own Giwa.

Sincerely yours;
Akinrogun Sesan Ogunkoya
Akinrogun Egbe Obayori Okunrin Akile Ijebu (Kuye).


★You had the passion, and you had an ambition. You truly deserved every bit of the suaccess you have achieved. Congratulations Samosangudu and many happy returns.

Signed:
Oloritun Akinbamiro Oluwafunmilayo
(Jagunmolu Egbe Obayori Okunrin Akile Ijebu "Kuye".


★I, Aremo Monsuru Korede Shittu, CEO Korede Motors wish our very own Giwa long life and many more prosperous in good health and wealth Inshallah Rahman. Congratulations on the commissioning of the new hotel lounge. More success.


★You are centainly a rich person GIWA AZURY because everyone around you owes you a lot. Here's hoping that you will have a long and fulfillig career and receive all d sucess that u can handle. HAPPY BIRTHDAY GIWA OLORI GIWA.

From:
Otun-Balogun Kazeem Alakija
Otun-Balogun Egbe Obayori Okunrin Akile Ijebu "Kuye".


★Birthday is always special because it helps you to see how far you have come and how far you still have to go. I join other well wishers to celebrates your special day and also to felicitate with you on the occasion of the opening of the new hotel lounge. Congratulations Giwa Azury.

From:
Yori Ayodeji Obisanya (Ola-Mummy).


★Today, I want to ask heaven to let a rain of joy and good wishes fall upon you, for it is your birthday, and you deserve only the best.

You’re a priceless gift to Egbe Obayori Okunrin Akile Ijebu "Kuye", and I will always cherish to identify with the Egbe. Thank God for you for being such a humble and kind hearted person. Happy birthday and congratulations on the commissioning of the new hotel lounge.

From;
Yori Ganiu Abiola Jagunna
X1 D-Future.


HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO Giwa Egbe OBAYORI OKUNRIN AKILE IJEBU (KUYE), GIWA ALHAJI SURAJU LASISI.

On your birthday, I'm proud to call you my Giwa. Your leadership has meant so much to our Egbe. You have exhibited uncommon wisdom, remarkable vision, and exemplary leadership. You have proven yourself to be a leader of high ethics and morality. We are thankful for you and pray that, as you celebrate your birthday, you will be graced with many more years filled with sound health and joy. I also congratulate you on the opening of the new phase of Azukem Hotel Lounge.
Congratulations and happy birthday!

E-Signed:
Aare Adewale Francis Adeoye
Aare Egbe Obayori Okunrin Akile Ijebu (Kuye).


★On behalf of myself and my family, I wish you long life, sound health and prosperous years. I also congratulate you on the occasion of the commissioning of the new hotel lounge. May the Almighty Allah continue to lift our very own Giwa Alhaji Surajudeen Adesina Lasisi higher. Congratulations!!!

From:
Yori Adeleke Kosegbe


★For your birthday, I wish you peace of mind and good health as you begin another year. May God continue to bless and keep you safe. Happy Birthday Giwa Egbe Obayori Okunrin Akile Ijebu (Kuye) and congratulations on the opening of another phase of Azukem Lounge. More win to your credit Giwa.

E-Signed:
Baa'royin Dayo Rufai
CEO/Publisher Gateway Time.


★ Happy birthday to our own Giwa samonsaaaaaaaaaguduuuuuuuuu Asoju Awujale and also congratulating you for the commissioning of his new Azukem Hotel Lounge. More of it insha Allahu bikuratulahi

From:
Bashorun Oludaisi Yusuf-Legacy


★This is a special day for you not only for your birthday
But also it marks the great journey that you’ve accomplish until now.

As you celebrate both your birthday and the commissioning of the new hotel lounge, I pray that the blessings of ALLAH continue to manifest in your life. Amen.

AND

I also hope that you will achieve more of your goals and dreams. Your political ambition is key and I know it's achievable.

GO! GO!! GO!!!
SAMONSANGUDU.

THE SKY IS YOUR STARTING POINT MY BROTHER.��

From:
Yori Abiodun Adams-Whyte


★I am so happy to share these conjoined celebration with you! You are a ray of the sun that illuminates this world, continue shining, my Giwa. Happy Birthday and congratulations on the occasion of the opening of the new hotel lounge! You are unstoppable today, enjoy life and be daring! You are capable of anything! Congratulations, best wishes, many years of life with plenty of health, peace, success, love and joy! Happy Birthday! God bless you always Samosangudu!!!

From;
Yori Olabanji Omo Oduwole


★Time does not wait for no man. I am pretty sure you did everything you’ve ever wanted and more. You still have a long journey ahead and the bright opportunity to fill-up the pages of your life with loads of fun adventures. Awesome congratulations to you Giwa Egbe wa on this landmark achievement. Many more prosperous and healthy years ahead. Congratulations to you sir.

From:
Olu-Omo Fatai Olatunji Balogun
Olu-Omo of Ipakodo Kingdom, Ikorodu.
(Gbobaniyi Egbe Obayori Okunrin Akile Ijebu "Kuye"



★This is your moment of enthronement, unlimited success, unstoppable exploits, worldwide announcement, unbelievable progress, continuous favour, you're Lifted. You’ve worked so hard for this. Congrats on your born day celebration and the launching of the new hotel lounge.


From:
Bagiwadara Abiodun Onabanjo
Bagiwadara Egbe Obayori Okunrin Akile Ijebu (Kuye).


★Sincere congratulations on your hard-earned success. You are proof that good things come to those who are willing to sacrifice to reach a worthwhile goal. Words can’t express how proud I am! Congratulations on these conjoined celebration Giwa Alhaji Surajudeen Adesina Lasisi.

From:
Yori Gbenga Banjo


★Birthdays are days when we look back And think of how God has kept us through d thick and thin, Ups and downs of life, To commit d future into His care. Congrats sir for making it this far and for the many more birthdays ahead. Happy 41st birthday to you Giwa Alhaji Suraju Lasisi.

Signed:
Seriki Qamordeen Olusola Kuku
Egbe Obayori Okunrin Akile Ijebu "Kuye"


★I wish you happy birthday on this beautiful day. You are a quintessential leader of high repute and I want all the best for you. Let’s party today like there’s no tomorrow.

From:
Yori Abolore Olaniwun.


It is another opportunity to celebrate this special creature of His Most High, Giwa Egbe Obayori Okunrin Akile Ijebu "Kuye", Giwa Alhaji Surajudeen Adesina Lasisi. On the twin celebrations of your birthday and opening of the new phase of Azukem Lounge. May the Almighty Allah bless this new age and many more years in prosperity and happiness. May He continue to bless you abundantly. Age gracefully baba.

From:
Aremo Monsuru Korede Shittu.


Giwa Azury, you are a charismatic and grandeur leader of high repute. Despite all the new normal odds facing the Egbe, your leadership skill and acumen has been the major pillar and top secret while we are moving forward as one big family. May the Almighty Allah continue to strengthen your capacity to keep the movement of our Egbe steadily and consistently to the rest of our lives. May all the wishes of your heart come true today and always, and may your days be fun filled. Congratulations on the opening of the new phase of Azukem Lounge. Congratulations!!!

From:
Yori Abimbola Alaba
CEO/Chairman Kismosteel NIG Ltd.


★To my Giwa, I wish you happiest birthday sir. You shall witness many more years in the land of the living in good health, success, wealth, riches, abundance and lead us to a greater heights. I also congratulate you on the opening of the new phase of Azukem Lounge Hotel. Many more successes ahead.

E-Signed:
Yori Kolade Oluwatosin


★ On this special day, I celebrate a quintessential and astute leader of high repute on his birthday and also congratulate him on the occasion of the opening of the new Azukem Lounge at Ikorodu. Giwa sir, long may you reign. Igba odun, odun kan.

E-Signed;
Yori Olawale Olabanji Shomusi
Member,
Egbe Obayori Okunrin Ati Obirin Awa Ijebu.


★ May the Lord continue to bless you and your family on this special day of yours. Happy birthday to you Giwa Alhaji Surajudeen Adesina Lasisi.

From:
Engr. & Mrs. Lanre Alli-Oke
Ontario Canada.

AMORAN welcomes riders to new week, implores them to shun violence


The Articulate Motorcycle Owners and Riders Association of Nigeria (AMORAN) has urged commercial motorcyclists (Okada riders) to approach the new week with renewed hope and enthusiasm.

The union, in a message by its publicity secretary, titled "New Week, Best Practices" urged riders to always report issues to the appropriate quarters without having to resort to violence, thereby causing unrest for the people and disrupting commercial activities.

"To our esteemed members and commercial riders across the State, here's welcoming you all to a new week.

We enjoin you to approach this week with renewed hope and vigour, shunning violence and always report matters to the appropriate quarters for a quick and proper redress".

"As peace ambassadors, we should not have to do with things that will cause unrest or disrupt commercial activities in the State. Let's continue to complement the State government in her building our future together agenda", the message read.

A topnotch traditional ruler in Ijebu Igbo, Ijebu North local government area of Ogun State, Oba Mufutau Yusuf (Sopen Lukale of Oke Sopen) has debunked the news being peddled around, particularly on social media platforms wherein he was alleged to have made 'outrageous' demands while discussing terms of agreement with Dangote group.

It has been earlier reported that Dangote group of companies had approached a community in the King's domain for mining and agreements were reached between the parties involved. However, as the host traditional ruler of the community where the resources was discovered, the King explained that he is entitled to some demands which he has done with modesty.

He revealed that contrary to what is being circulated by some people, what he has demanded from the company is not outrageous.

"My role is in line as stipulated in the Mining Act. What I did was to help attract developmental projects to the community through the negotiation with Dangote group of companies. The demand are as follows :


The communities demand from Dangote Group the operation of commercial quarry, at least a unit of their crusher as economic benefit

10% of the daily material output in every months shall be giving to host communities.

Monthly stipend payment to Baales should be increased to #200,000 while two executive members of Ajebandele and Ademowo villages should increase to #150,000.


Employment of immediate communities graduates by the Dangote Group

Completion of ongoing projects like schools with full classrooms furnitures and health centre with medical facilities.

Yearly scholarship award to university students and secondary schools students of immediate communities and Ijebu Igbo Community

Renovation and equipment of the General Hospital,Ijebu Igbo.

Renovation of at least 5 health centres in Ijebu Igbo and its villages, annually.


Construction of blocks of 6 classrooms and renovation of block of 6 classrooms in Ijebu Igbo Community and it's villages annually.

Maintenance of Ijebu Igbo township roads and villages, particularly Ademowo Village road to Gbekutaru with box culvert construction.


Yearly payment of communities annual prayer fees of #500,000 to Ademowo, #500,000 to Ajebandele, #250,000 to Babarisi and #250,000 to Idiomo communities

Community tickets to loaded truck on daily basis

Dangote Group shall provide 20 Solar Borehole with over head tank to the strategic location in Ehin Osun Villages and Ijebu Igbo Township in five year term, in which the location will jointly be decided by Oba Sopen Lukale and the host communities leaders.

Construction of Oke Sopen Community Town Hall.

Donation of Security Patrol van to Ijebu Igbo Security outfit

Extension of monthly stipend to more members of the communities as follows;

a. 20 members each of Ademowo and Ajebandele.

b. 10 members each of Babarisi and Idiomo

c. Council of Baales, Council of Oloritun Oke Sopen, Sopen in Councils and Kabiesi slot.

d. Elders in Council,Youth Group in Ijebu Igbo to single account and Oke Sopen Development Association.

e. 5 Hot spots: Oke Alaafia Base, Four Roads, Aleke Base, Station Base Odorasonyin Base.

Provision of Ambulance for purpose of quick intervention/response to accident victim and donation of tractors for the community farmers.

Training of our Youth in Dangote Technical Skill Acquisition Centre and immediate employment for the successful graduands.

It is my belief that if these demands are met, it will be of massive advantage to my people", Oba Mufutau said.

On his personal demand, the royal father reiterated that his demands are not outrageous as claimed.

He said, "My demands are as normal as what every other king would have requested. They include; a sum of ten million naira, a medical trip oncw in two years. Those saying I requested fifty million naira and a medical trip four times in a year are either being misinformed or mischievous. The true position of things is what all I have mentioned".

Oba Mufutau Yusuf warned the rumour peddlers to desist. He noted that nothing travels faster than a fake news and that it is majorly done out of hatred.

*OGUN LG POLL : PDP UNVEILS CANDIDATES AHEAD OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTION,PRESENT FLAGS TO CANDIDATES IN REMO NORTH*

As part of the electioneering process, geared towards the 2021 local government election in Ogun State, the Remo North chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has officially unveiled Omooba Abdulhakeem Ajibola as its flagbearer.

This is coming just few days after the electoral umpire in Ogun State, OGSIEC, has officially released list of candidates of all political parties ahead of the July 24 council poll. released The party also presented Hon. Adewole as its vice chairmanahip candidate. In affirmation of this, the party presented flags to the chairmanship, vice chairmanship and councillorship candidates, declaring that they are credible, reliable and qualified.

This was done at the grand finale rally of the party in the held in the local government today, 21st of July, 2021.

The rally witnessed massive turnout of people from the length and breadth of Remo North and was equally attended by party faithful, leaders, elders and stakeholders.

During the flag presentation, the South West Zonal Legal Adviser of the Party, Barrister M.O. Kukoyi urged party members and good people of Remo North to go out en masse on Saturday and cast their votes for the People's Democratic Party (PDP). He enjoined them that to use the avenue of this local government election to reclaim the lost glory of the party and bring it back to winning ways. He explained that due to the lack of good governance and leadership exhibited by the APC since it took over local government affairs in Ogun State, the people can no longer entrust them with their votes and that the People's Democratic Party (PDP) remains the only solution to the political errors of the ruling party. He expressed confidence that the PDP will conveniently win the election as APC has done nothing to deserve being considered by the people.

The Chairmanship candidate of the party, Omooba Abdulhakeem Ajibola in his address, assured the people of the local government of qualitative and effective governance if voted in. He vowed to be fair and equitable in running affairs of the local government.

Among the leaders present at the eye-catching event include Rev. Sodiji, Comrade Sofade Olusola, Hon. Jimi Ogunbona, Sola Adegboyega, Hon. Bayi Oshiname, Adeyinka Onadeko, Mrs Labake Abiodun, Mr Jubril Shobowale, all ward Chairmen and the Councillorship Candidates of the party.

In the entourage of the Southwest delegates were; Zonal Legal Adviser, Barrister M.O. Kukoyi, Mr Seyi Bamidele, Youth Leader, Akanni Owokoniran, Secretary, Oloye Sanya Akinfarati, PRO, Omo'ba Tunde Adewoyin, Financial Secretary.

YOUR CANDIDATURE IS TO SERVE THE PEOPLE AND BE GOVERNOR's AMBASSADORS, IJEBU NORTH LEADERS CHARGES APC CANDIDATES AS THEY GO FOR POLLS

As OGSIEC maintained it's 24th day of July as the election day, the All Progressive Congress, Ijebu North Local Government Chapter has intensify it's readiness to defeat all opposition parties in the local government. This is coming on the heels of a unification meeting held by the leaders where Candidates that are flag bearers for the local government election were unveiled.

The Secretary to the State Government in his address, express his delight seeing all the leaders of the party seated under a roof, he posited that it illuminates the beginning of a new dawn. He on his part advised the Candidates to always cohabitate peacefully devoid of any discrepancies and rancour and to always come back to tap from the wealth of experiences of the leaders.

"Your responsibility is to manage Ijebu North Local Government, I don't want you to surchange any one, never be intoxicated by power, this is because, your mandates are ordained by God. Every leader seated have an input in your candidature, respect and honour them in all you do", he said in part.

Speaking earlier, the convener, Sen Olabiyi Durojaye, noted that the meeting is premise to ensure united front, to get acquinted with the dossiers of the Candidates, to admonish and to present to them the reality of challenges posed before them if voted into the office by electorates.

The Ijebu North Apex leader maintained that top on the list of challenges that will be faced is solving the threat of insecurity, drug abuse amongst youths amongst others.
"You must show the virtues of leadership, you are the Chief stewards in the Local Government, your aspirations are not for self service nor aggrandizement but for selfless service and ambassadors of good governance. You are to serve diligently, be accountable and leaving a legacy for generations, having God first in all you do", he admonished.

Taking turn to speak, Otunba Augustine Olatunji Talabi hammered on the choice of the Candidates as divine ordination, citing Ecclesiastes 9:11 in part, "...the race is not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong..." He furthered that no matter the minute of any position, it can change fortunes hence the Candidates when voted in should do all within their power to justify the trust reposed on them by the party. He cautioned on making oratory pledges as none of them knows what will be met in the council coffers. He submitted with a recitation of a famous JF Odunjo nuggets on right attitude and virtue.

Also speaking, Engr Oluyemi, Otunba Mrs Oduwole Adetoun and Hon Gbenga Nuberu advised the Candidates to surpass the achievements of their predecessors, avoid promoting segregations and to ensure a feedback mechanism is established between them and the party leaders as well as the Community.

While addressing the Candidates, Hon Ademola Balogun, Hon Sojirin and Alh Moibi charged the Candidates to work in synergy, to plot an achievement chart in their respective offices that will guide them over months or quarterly. The trio emphasised on empowering members of the party as embedded in the party's manifesto and to out more plantation if developmental projects that will aid the party during general electioneering campaigns come 2023.

Rt Hon Adetokunbo Oshin while taking the Candidates on a practical lessons of what to expect at the Council pointed that war of words is inevitable between the Executive arm and the Legislature, he however cautioned the Councillorship Candidates never to engage in exchange of punches or throwing of chairs no matter the temptation, frustration or provocation but rather should sort every grey areas amicably or bring it forth to leaders if unresolved. He charged the Councillorship Candidates to listen raptly to the yearnings of each sediments that makes up their ward and lobby same at the Council. He advised the Chairmanship Candidate to do away with sycophants, gossips and to resist any embezzlement attempt from any quarter as his name is majorly at stake either positively or otherwise.

Hon Slyvester Abiodun, member of the House of Assembly, congratulated the Candidates, with a charge to be good ambassadors of the party and their Community, reminding them that this is only a stepping stone to a better position in future.

Appreciating the Leaders on behalf of all the Candidates, Omobolaji Oluwaseun Odusanya, the Chairmanship Candidate expressed his joy over the leaders-studded meeting, which according to him, is unprecedented and hope that it shall remain so for a rebirth of a new Ijebu North. He pledged to abide by the various advises of the leaders and to always consult them as often as possible. His words;

"We will adhere to your admonitions, we shall ensure this unity will continue. We are happy and honoured for the privileged given to us to serve as your stewards, we assure you of our devoted and unflinching loyalty to the party and your leadership, we shall make you proud", he noted.

A well deserved one

*AMORAN JOINS OGUN STATE GOVT IN DEMOCRACY DAY CELEBRATION*

Members of the Articulate Motorcycle Owners and Riders Association of Nigeria (AMORAN) thronged the MKO Abiola International Stadium, Abeokuta in large numbers to felicitate with the Ogun State government in commemoration of the famous JUNE 12 celebration.

The union, led by its Chairman, Otunba Nurudeen Aina Alowonle, joined other transport unions, civil societies and groups to pay due respect to Late Chief Moshood Kashimawo Olawale Abiola.

'June 12', a tradition that has been held annually since year 2000 was formerly known as Abiola Day and celebrated in some South Western States of Nigeria until 2018 when the President Buhari-led government declared June 12 as the new Democracy day to commemorate the democratic election of MKO Abiola on June 12, 1993 which was adjudged to be Nigeria's freest and fairest elections but was wrongly cancelled.

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun (MFR) alongside his deputy, Engr Noimot Salako and other notable members of the Ogun State government cabinet were also on ground to give a befitting honour to the late Aare Onakakanfo XIV of Yorubaland.

The Governor in his address, reiterated his irrevocable commitment to the ethics of democracy, a system he described as 'a perfect one' for Nigeria. He equally implored those calling for the disintegration of Nigeria to shelve the idea and embrace total unity.

He maintained that the late MKO Abiola and his mandate should serve as a reminder to everyone that "we are stronger together as a Nation". The Governor said further that, "Chief MKO Abiola broke all barriers; religion and ethnicity that are being used in Nigeria to divide the people. He won across the length and breadth of the country, even at the backyard of his main opponents". Prince Dapo Abiodun described the phenomenon as one that should remind Nigerians that "we are greater than our challenges".

While addressing newsmen at the event, the State Chairman of AMORAN in Ogun State, Otunba Nurudeen Aina Alowonle commended the Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun for giving a deserved and befitting honour to Chief MKO Abiola. He also lauded the Governor for his giant strides in the State which has made the gateway State to flourish under his watch. Alowonle prayed that the Almighty Allah (SWT) will continue to guide the him to govern Ogun State to prosperity.

LG ELECTION: CANDIDATES OF THE PDP FILL NOMINATION FORMS IN OGUN CENTRAL

... charges candidates to keep to their manifestoes when elected.

In preparations ahead of the local government election coming up on 24th July,2021,the Ogun State Chapter of the People's Democratic Party (PDP), in Ogun Central has completed filling of the nomination forms issued to them by the electoral body in the State,Ogun State Independent Electoral Commission (OGSIEC) for the screened candidates of the party.

This followed the release of the nomination forms to the party's Secretary in the State,Prince Adeleke Shittu who is a loyalist to the late Senator Prince Buruji Kashamu led faction.

The acting Chairman of the party,Alhaji Semiu Shobayo today implore all candidates of the party in the Senatorial district to be up and doing,protecting the image of the party and keep to their electoral promises in line with the party's guideline.

In reaction,the party's candidate for the Chairmanship position in Odeda local government,Hon. Akamo Olatunbosun Morufu expressed his sincere gratitude to all party faithful,leaders and elders for their unflinching support for him on his emergence as the candidate of the party in the local government.

I will initiate people orientated programs that will add value to the development of all at the local government when elected. And it is going to be a government of us all,he added.

AMORAN Reads Riot Act to Motorcycle Operators on Traffic Rules

The Articulated Motorcycle Owners and Riders Association of Nigeria (AMORAN) on Monday, May 24, read the riot act to motorcycle operators, following the flagrant violation of the traffic laws and other anomalies on its roads.

This statement by the transport Union is coming after reports of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) detailing traffic offences by Okada riders in some parts of the state.

The warning was issued by the Publicity secretary of AMORAN, Otunba Taofeek Sokoya who expressed displeasure over the spate of traffic offences by both tricycle and motorcycle operators.

He specifically warned against driving against traffic, better known as one-way driving.

Sokoya enjoined the Okada riders to be on their best behavior and avoid drinking while riding.

RECONCILIATION IS A PROCESS - KASHAMU'S ASSOCIATES

Political associates of the late Senator Buruji Kashamu across Ogun State today (Tuesday) rose from a meeting in Ijebu Igbo, Ijebu North Local Government Area of Ogun State with a resolution to continue to engage leaders and stakeholders of the People's Democratic Party (PDP).

They surmised that "Reconciliation is a process and it has to be just, fair and equitable."

The associates, who comprised of the newly elected members of Zonal Executive Committee (ZEC) of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) in the South West, included the National Ex-Officio representing Ogun State, Barrister Taiwo Shote (a.k.a PEPE); the Zonal Legal Adviser, Barrister Monsuru Ola Kukoyi (a.k.a Kosigiri); the Zonal Treasurer, Hon. Ogunse Omotoyosi and the Zonal Ex-Officio, Hon. Olugbenga Idowu.

They also included delegates from Ogun East, Ogun West and Ogun Central. While Alhaji Tajudeen Olatokunbo (a.k.a Baba Bago) led the delegates from Ogun East Senatorial District, Chief (Mrs) Nike Ejioye (a.k.a Nike is Ok) led the delegates from Ogun Central Senatorial District and Alhaji Mukaila Sulaimon was the head of the team from Ogun West Senatorial District.

While thanking the Dr. Bukola Saraki-led National Reconciliation and Strategy Committee, the associates resolved that parties should demonstrate good faith and be committed to all agreements reached.

The meeting noted that the late Senator Kashamu's name has now appreciated so much that all politicians of note want to make political gain out of it.

It warned against a certain Segun Seriki parading himself as the leader of the Kashamu political family. Rather, it said it has a collegiate leadership.

It would be recalled that Seriki was in July 2018 expelled from the PDP by the National Executive Committee of the party. After the 2019 general election, he severed political relationship with the late Senator Kashamu. Hence, he is not a member of the PDP and cannot be said to be representing the Kashamu political family, the meeting added.

It urged the public to beware of impostors who are parading themselves as "Kashamites" to get financial favour.

The party faithful pledged their continuous loyalty to the Governor of Oyo State and leader of the party in the South West, His Excellency, Governor Seyi Makinde and thanked him for his support to the party in Ogun State.

No fewer than 500 Students from Ago Iwoye, Oru/Awa/Ilaporu of the Ijebu North ll State Constituency in Ijebu North Local Government Area of Ogun State will benefit from the 2021 free UTME JAMB FORMS maiden edition of the "Feelingcool Educational Development Programme".

Prince Adewale Adesina popularly known as Feelingcool, is the Chairman of the Feelingcool Grassroot Foundation. He has put machinery in motion to distribute 500 free JAMB forms to students in his constituency. The students, drawn from the 5 different wards of Ijebu North ll State Constituency will receive free JAMB UTME 2021 forms and free CBT training to help them in their educational pursuit.



Hon. Prince Olusola Yekeen Jaiyeola, Transition Chairman, Ijebu North Local Government speaking during the orientation ceremony held on the Friday, 23rd of April 2021 at his foundation office in Fibigbeda Street, Ago Iwoye, commended the initiator for the initiative.

The Transition Chairman appreciated the initiator of the program, Prince Adewale Adesina for following the path of the educational program of His Excellency, Prince Dapo Abiodun MFR. The Council Chairman recall that yesterday, The Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, on Thursday, splashed a two-bedroom bungalow and a sum of N2m on Oladimeji Sotunde, an indigene of the state who emerged as the 2020 Overall Best Graduating Student of the Lagos State University, Ojo, Lagos.

Hon. Jaiyeola said, the Governor equally announced that his administration would set an Education Endowment Fund with a seed money of N5m, in honour of Faith Odunsi, a student of the Ambassadors College, Ota, who emerged winner in the Global Open Mathematics Tournament.

The council boss encouraged the founder of the foundation to do more of such educational program. He implored the students to be committed, focus, and get rid of distraction so they can achieve success at the end.

In is own speech, the Ijebu North Local Government APC Chairman, Hon. Prince Mosunmola Oladipo stressed on the fact that education provides stability in life, and it’s something that no one can ever take away from you. By being well-educated and holding a degree, you increase your chances for better career opportunities and open up new doors for yourself. The party Chairman believes that Ago Iwoye, Oru, Awa, Ilaporu areas will be better when its youths are well educated.

The Director of Media and Publicity, Feelingcool Grassroot Foundation (FGF), Comrade Akeem Temitope Akilo, a foremost unionist, human rights activist and grassroot politician advised the students to be confidence.

Akilo said, "Being self-confident is a major part of being successful in life. And what better way to gain that confidence than with an education? Your level of education is often considered a way to prove your knowledge, and it can give you the confidence to express your opinions and speak your mind.


The beneficiaries in their response thanked the founder of Feelingcool Grassroot Foundation, Prince Adewale Adesina for the kind gesture. They prayed that may the Almighty God continue to bless and protect him forever. May all that he have dreamt and desired for, comes true.

Dignitaries at the event includes; Hon. Prince Olusola Yekeen Jaiyeola, Transition Chairman, Ijebu North Local Government, Hon. Prince Mosunmola Oladipo, APC Chairman, Ijebu North Local Government, Hon. Prince Adewale Adebanjo APC Leader, Comrade Akeem Temitope Akilo, Director of Media and Publicity Feelingcool Grassroot Foundation (FGF), Princess Olaronke Mustapha, APC Women Leader, Mr. Bosun Adebanjo, S.A To The Chairman, Ijebu North Local Government, Mr. Segun Abogun, Coordinator Feelingcool Grassroot Foundation (FGF) and other notable leaders in Ifelodun State Constituency.

AMORAN urges Okada Riders in Ogun to be vigilant and security conscious

In the bid to ensure safety on the highways, the Articulated Motorcycle Owners and Riders Association of Nigeria (AMORAN) has passionately appealed to commercial motorcycle riders, better known as Okada operators, to be vigilant and help government stem the tide of insecurity.

The Union acknowledges that Okada riders are mostly on the road and should therefore be partners in progress with security agencies in the state to address the lingering issue of insecurity.

This appeal is contained in a statement signed by the Union's Publicity Secretary, Otunba Taofeek Sokoya and made available to newsmen in Abeokuta, the Ogun state capital.

"We admonish our members to be security conscious, the issue of insecurity is worrisome. The number of kidnap cases is on the increase across the country, and we all need to be concerted in the efforts to fight this menace."

"Therefore, we really need to be careful and vigilant when we are going about our operations as motorcyclists. We must report any suspicious activity to the relevant security agencies."

The Union however commended the inspirational leadership provided by Governor Dapo Abiodun in ensuring the safety of the good people of Ogun State.

'We identify the invaluable effort of our amiable Governor, towards curbing insecurity and providing a peaceful environment for the good people of the gateway State. As citizens, we should also complement the government's effort. We should not be tools in the hands of these evil doers".

*LET IMPORTANCE AND TEACHINGS OF SACRED MONTH (RAMADAN) REFLECT ON YOUR LIVELIHOOD SAYS ABIODUN*

The Muslims in Nigeria have joined their counterparts in all over the entire world to commence their holy fasting, which connotes with the sightening of the lunar moon today.

Hon. Abiodun (SLYKOKO) in the OGHA representing Ijebu North State Constituency 1 has forwarded a felicitation message to all muslims in his domain and Ogun State at large.

As contained in the message; Abiodun rejoices with the generality of the Muslim faithfuls for witnessing another sacred month of fasting, whereby Christians just ended theirs during just celebrated Easter.

Slykoko emphatically admonished that Muslims should endeavour to abide with the teachings of Ramadan, by been law aboiding, piety, obedient and prayerful.

Hon. Abiodun appealed to Muslims to maintain their known attributes by the scriptures such as peace lover and peacemaker.

On a final note, the honourable seeks fervent prayers on our dear country called NIGERIA's economy, peaceful co-existence, menace of insecurity and political instability.

He enjoins Ogun State indigenes to support and put hope in the government of Prince Dapo Abiodun led government as many more dividends of democracy are already put in place for better development of our State, all and sundry.

*HON. SYLVESTER ABIODUN SENDS GOODWILL MESSAGE TO CHRISTIANS @EASTER*


Ogun State House of Assembly member representing Ijebu North State constituency 1 (Ijebu Igbo) at the State's hallowed chamber, Hon. Sylvester 'Niyi Abiodun has congratulated the Christian community in Nigeria on the Easter celebration, and added that the celebration is a worthy finale to the period of fasting, prayer and self denial which they had gone through in the past forty (40) days of Lent.

In a press statement released by his Media Office, the lawmaker urged the Christian faithful and Nigerians of other faiths to see the sacrifice and deprivation of the period preceding Easter as similar to the sacrifice and perseverance which the present situation of the country provides and which would finally terminate with celebration and merry-making when the difficult period is over.

Abiodun advised Christians to learn from the pain, joy, love and vare which characterised the period of Lent and the Easter celebration, and allow these virtues to continually guide us as a people in our individual and community relationships. He prayed for peace and prosperity for all Nigerians and urged them to enjoy a stress-free and violence-free celebrarion.

*ABEOKUTA BUBBLES AS OLUMIDE AND STEPHANIE ADERINOKUN FOUNDATION BUILDS PORTABLE WATER FACILITIES FOR COMMUNITIES*

Olumide and Stephanie Aderinokun Foundation has taken giant steps in providing water facilities to communities in Abeokuta South and Abeokuta North Local Government Areas in Ogun State.

It was two days of jubilation across the two Local Government Areas as residents were grateful for the Foundation’s humanitarian service.

On Thursday, the first borehole project was commissioned at Arinlese Road beside Alhaji Sanusi House, Isaje, Abeokuta South by former Governorship candidate Honourable Ladi Adebutu.

The following day, the commissioning train berth in Abeokuta North with Hon. Adebutu also in attendance to open two fetching points built in Owu and Lafenwa Market.

In complementing the projects donated by the Olumide and Stephanie Aderinokun, Hon. Adebutu – who is also the Omogbadero of Owu Kingdom – said he will be providing replacement transformers to the faulty ones in the area where boreholes were commissioned.

"My brother has brought water and I have decided to give the community a replacement transformer. You'll decide where you want to put it,” he said.

“Anywhere there is a faulty transformer in this community, do findings immediately and let David know so that I can release a replacement.

“Where we come from, it is not for campaign today and you may think we have come to talk about PDP, which is not so because we are PDP members. When it is time, we will come to campaign to you and you will know PDP is a gracious party.”

In November 2020, David Olumide Aderinokun a foremost businessman - who ran for Abeokuta North Federal Constituency seat in the 2019 general elections - disclosed his ambition to join the Ogun Central Senate race under the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) come 2023.

Stephanie Aderinokun, his wife, is a media personality - fomerly a presenter for MTV Base Africa and Ebony Life TV.

AMORAN inaugurates branch Chairmen in Ogun, urges them to promote Union's ethos

The leadership of the Articulated Motorcycle Owners and Riders Association of Nigeria on Friday inaugurated its branch chairmen across the state, with a charge for them to promote the fundamental ideals that typify the transport Union.

The inauguration which was observed amid strict adherence to Covid-19 protocols was held at the AMORAN state secretariat in Abeokuta, the Ogun state capital.

According to the Chairman of the Union, Otunba Nurudeen Alowonle, the exercise was a vital part in ensuring the smooth operations of commercial motorcycles in the state.

He said the Union was confident the newly inaugurated branch heads will continue the good work being done by the current executive of AMORAN.

The inauguration exercise is a prequel to the union's one year anniversary under the current administration.

DEAR ‘ACTORS’, YOU GRAVELY MISSED THE POINT!

By Oyejide Sunkanmi
Ogun PDP Publicity Secretary

Moments after I finished reading Mr. Segun Seriki’s response (yes, Seriki’s response, even though it has Raphael Olaosebikan’s name) to my rejoinder on the piece “Why We Acted”, I felt it was necessary to respond and situate the issues.

While I do not understand what he meant by not being “media war protagonist” among other gaffes (perhaps he meant to write “media war propagandist”), I make haste to say that no matter how hard he tries, Prince Ajibola Oluyede will not condescend to their low level. Prince Oluyede knows too well like George Bernard Shaw counselled that we should “Never to wrestle with a pig. You get dirty, and besides, the pig likes it”. My advice to you, “the actors”, if you feel very strongly and are sure that Prince Oluyede has been involved in any professional misconduct, you should report him to the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) as the authentic Ogun State PDP Working Committee is set to do in respect of Mrs. Bimbo Lanre-Balogun’s multiple and contradicting affidavits.

Now, to the issues. It is obvious to discerning minds that you, so-called actors, are the ones chasing shadows and leaving the real issues which are:
1) Assuming without conceding that Prince Oluyede gave a wrong advice to the former State Chairman, Samson Bamgbose and others, in respect of the Police invitation on a Friday, didn’t the then State Working Committee (SWC) hire another lawyer to represent it at the State Police Headquarters on the said date? If the Police had not been compromised from Abuja, why didn’t they wait till the following Monday? Besides, what has your “messiah” done to recover the party secretariat? How come he is no longer pre-occupied with that? Rather, he is busy scouting for people to sign fraudulent affidavits after ripping off the Adebutus!

2) Was that also why one of you, “the actors”, Mrs Bimbo Lanre-Balogun went to court to depose to an affidavit that the then Adebayo Dayo-led State Executive Committee never held congresses in Ogun State before the expiration of its tenure? So, which congress produced you, Raphael Olaosebikan, now that you are addressing yourself as “Acting State Secretary”?

3) If you are not working in cahoots with the Ladi Adebutu-Sikirulai Ogundele gang, how come you have not taken steps to rein in or reprimand Bimbo Lanre-Balogun? Why haven’t you deposed to an affidavit to counter Lanre-Balogun’s averments that congresses never held in Ogun State? Is it not a less-than-clever way to clear the way for the illegal contraption from which Ognudele emerged in July, 2020?

4) How can Mr. Seriki, who is not a member of the PDP, seek to “liberate” the party? Is it not an incontrovertible fact that he has been expelled from the PDP since July 2018? Shall we take your dogging this issue as an admission of the fact? Clearly, it is!

5) On the issue of the suspension of traitors and black legs, I make bold to say we did exactly what our late boss and icon, Senator Buruji Kashamu would have done. He never condoned indiscipline, deceit and lies, which are the stock-in-trade of these fictional “actors”. Asking if that was a sustenance of our late boss’ legacy beggars the issue because in your first article, you had questioned the rationale behind the decision to preserve Senator Kashamu’s legacies. And having “acted” in accordance with your ill-conceived conviction, you cannot rightly question the decision of those who reacted to your ignoble acts.

6) It is interesting that you have now changed from your assertion that Prince Oluyede demanded money from Pa Adebutu’s emissary (Aare Oyefeso) to say it was “allegation”. As at the last time I checked, our jurisprudence has not changed: it places the onus of proof of an allegation on he who alleges. So, Messrs Seriki and Raphael, the burden of proof of your “allegation” rests on you.

7) Without mincing words, it is clear even to the blind that we do not belong to the same State Working Committee or State Executive Committee. You, Raphael and other “actors” are now hobnobbing with the Ogundele-led gang after selling your conscience. You flock together. You strategise together, fly to Abuja together, stay in the same hotels together and attend court sessions together on the Adebutus’ bill – all in a bid to collapse the structure of your benefactor whom you claim to love so much and derisively said would love to be a life member of any social club named after him.

On the so-called fortunes that you lost during the last election, the question is: who was responsible? The man who fought gallantly and got you on the ballot and even funded you or the one who defected to the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) and worked against you and other candidates of the PDP? Is it not the same person that openly worked against you and other PDP candidates that all of you, the self-styled “progressives” are now running to cap-in-hand? By the way, a little bird told me that a major factor that worked against you, Raphael, is your state of origin. Is it true you are from Kwara State?

9) Without much ado, it is obvious to reasonable members of the party and the general public that you are the dissidents. You have sold out. And that is why you claimed that you and the other “actors” are purportedly being led to an imaginary “negotiation table” by someone who has ceased to be a member of the PDP and Senator Kashamu’s political family. Pray, how can a non-PDP member lead supposed members of the PDP to “negotiate” (or more appropriately sell) the structure to another non-member whose three-year contract with APM is still valid, subsisting and running?

10) Your claim that some “media war protagonist” are benefitting from a crisis is of no moment. Ordinarily, there should not be any crisis, if there is any modicum of dignity, honour and responsibility in you, “the actors”. The one you, “the actors” are groveling at his table has not repudiated his contract with APM. So, in effect, he is still in APM. One can only pity you and your ilk now that you have decided to trade away your political future because of a meal ticket. For your information, it is on record that your new principal has done everything to cajole me and other dogged and principled members of the Kashamu political family to join you, “the actors” in your inglorious act of selling out and we have REFUSED! NO MATTER THE AMOUNT OF DOLLARS, WE CANNOT BE BOUGHT OVER BY ANYONE! ON KASHAMU’S MANDATE, WE SHALL STAND. NO RETREAT, NO SURRENDER! WE SHALL OVERCOME! God bless the soul of Senator Buruji Kashamu! God bless Ogun State PDP!! God bless our dear Ogun State!!!

*AMORAN INAUGURATES TASK FORCE OFFICERS ACROSS THE STATE*

The Articulate Motorcycle Owners and Riders Association of Nigeria (AMORAN) has inaugurated her TASK FORCE OFFICERS across the State today, 28th day of January,2021 at the Union's Secretariat in Abeokuta.

In a statement released by the Publicity Secretary of the Union, Otunba Taofeek Sokoya charged the newly inaugurated officers, who according to him were appointed in merit, to be diligent and efficient in discharging their duties as stipulated by the Union's code of conduct.

The statement reads in part, "All officers are image bearer of the union, therefore you are admonished to be good ambassadors of the union during the times of discharging your duties."

Those present at the inauguration include the State Deputy Chairman of the union, Mr Lawal Kazeem, State Secretary, Kelani Kamal Oluwatoyin, Hon. Idowu Ogunnubi, Provost Marshal 1, Monsuru Balogun, Organizing Secretary, Raliat Buraimoh, Provost Marshal III, Ogun Central Senatorial Chairman, Abeeb Okedara, Jamiu Jinadu, Ex-Officio 1, Adedotun Sobukonla- Member.



E-SIGNED :

Otunba Taofeek Sokoya

Publicity Secretary,
AMORAN, Ogun State.