The Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, says the President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration will jail more corrupt Nigerians if re-elected.


Prof. Osinbajo spoke on Sunday during his house-to-house campaign in Ifako-Ijaiye Local Government Area of Lagos State.

He said grand corruption, which plagued the 16 years administration of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), contributed to the lack of infrastructure for Nigerians.


Osinbajo said the Buhari-led APC government would focus on jobs for youths, power and providing enough resources to financially empower petty traders and business owners.

“The difference between us and the PDP is that we don’t steal government resources. We use it for the people. We earn less and we spend more on the welfare of people than the previous government.

“Everybody know Buhari is an honest man.

He will not steal public fund. We shall continue to fight corruption so that we can have enough money to provide infrastructure. We have to build on the foundation we have laid.

“The corrupt people will be jailed. That is why the corrupt elements in the opposition are desperate to regain power. We can’t leave government for the thieves.

“You should vote for APC because it is the only party that can do the job. We should not allow PDP to return to power,” he said.

Prof. Osinbajo said that the issue in the coming election was creation of jobs for youths, more power supply, provision of infrastructure, adding that the present administration planned to complete Lagos-Kano Rail, Lagos-Ibadan Expressway and the Second Niger Bridge.

“The next level will be much better than today. More power will be available to the people and there will be more infrastructure. Too much corruption have retarded our progress. That is why Buhari is fighting corruption.

“If there is no corruption, there will be money to carry out the developmental projects. Buhari will fight for young and old. He will not allow anybody to steal public funds.

“Government will decentralized power so that there will be adequate and efficient distribution of power in the country. Government will provide adequate electricity supply for the household, artisans, corporate organisations and business enterprise,” he added.

As various MDAs in Ondo state began the 2019 budget defence yesterday, the state government has assured the citizenry of better days ahead.

Speaking with journalists shortly after defending his office’s budget, the Secretary to the Ondo State Government (SSG), Ifedayo Abegunde, said government would not relent in its efforts at offering social services to the people of the state.

Abegunde who described the budget defence as very interesting, equally lauded members of the House Committee on Finance and Appropriation for doing a wonderful job for the development of the state.

He described all the activities and projects of the state government under his office as very important and crucial to the improvement and well-being of the people of the state.

Also, the Commissioner for Economic Planning and Budget, Pastor Emmanuel Igbasan disclosed that the performance of last year’s budget for recurrent stood at 74 per cent.

He declared that by the time all the massive infrastructural and industrial endeavours of the government finally crystallise, the performance of both the recurrent and capital would be according to the government’s expectation.

Igbasan added that he did not envisage any major changes in the budget provisions, just as he said all the public infrastructures in the state would be given adequate attention in the fiscal year.

According to him, wide consultation was done before coming up with the budget proposal in the interest of the development of the state.

On his part, the Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure, Taofeek Abdulsalam, explained that government would complete all the on-going infrastructural projects across the state and also embark on new ones for the socio-economic and infrastructural development of the state.

He noted that dualisation of Shoprite/Oda town road which would cost government about N2bn, would soon be flagged off by the state governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu.

According to the former Speaker of the Assembly, government would continue its massive infrastructural projects across the state, adding that the remaining five local governments which have not been touched would be attended to in the current year to improve the lives of the people in the affected areas.

He appreciated all the lawmakers for their commitment to the development of the state.

SOURCE: http://ondostate.gov.ng/Home/NewsItem/ODSG-assures-of-better-days

Plans are underway to renovate 203 Health Centres in the state, Executive Secretary, Ondo State Primary Healthcare Development Board, Dr. Francis Akanbiemu has revealed.

Akanbiemu revealed this while speaking with The Hope during the two-day training on the development of minimum service package for primary healthcare centres yesterday, in Akure.

According to him, the Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu (SAN) is putting in place necessary measures to ensure that the people of the state access qualitative health care services.

While expressing appreciation to the governor for providing the necessary support for the board to thrive, he stated that the present government is determined to make the state primary health care system the best in the country, saying “the governor is already working on renovating health centres across the 18 Local Government Areas of the State.”

Speaking further, Akanbiemu revealed that the present administration intends to have at least a functional Primary Healthcare per ward, saying “the target is to reach 203 which is to enable a ward have a renovated health centre in order to make it suitable for the provision of quality healthcare services to the people of the state at the end of the renovation exercise.

“For now, we will start with 18 that is one per local government.”

Speaking extensively on the training, he explained that it is aimed at enabling the state to have a specific health services document which is suitable for the people.

According to him, the document will address the health needs of the people and the human resources needed to provide qualitative and efficient health care services to the people.

He stated that it will also address the various infrastructural needs, equipment and environmental needs of the health facilities and added that “services will be rendered without hindrances and above all, it will ensure that accessibility to all the people that need the health care services are made possible.”

The plan, according to Akanbiemu, will also enable the state access the basic health care provision fund from the Federal Ministry of Health which is one percent of the consolidated revenue accrued to Federal, State and Local Government.

Speaking further he said; “One of the major requirements for every state is the minimum service package so as to access the fund.

Also speaking, Director, Planning, Research and Statistics, Dr. Yetunde Olagbuji described minimum service package as one of the key pillars of PHC under one roof and added that it provides the platform for the state to have a costing and investment that will enable it plan at the PHC level.

According to her, it is required that each ward should have a functional PHC facilities.

Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu (SAN), has assured members of the Nigeria Automobile Technicians Association (NATA) in Ondo East and West Local Governments that his administration would construct a Mechanic Village.

Akeredolu made this known during a meeting with members of the association held at the Oba Adesanoye Civic Centre, Ondo City, yesterday.

He appealed to them to be prepared to relocate to the Village to ensure that government’s efforts and investment will not amount to a waste after its completion.

Akeredolu who commended them for their impressive turnout also urged the Automobile Technicians to go for further training in order to improve competency at their job.

He explained the importance of training and urged them to be ready to go for it for the acquisition of more skills.

The governor advised them to join cooperatives in order to be able to access funds from micro credit agency of the state government.

He further urged them to vote massively for candidates of the All Progressives Congress (APC) at the forthcoming general elections in order to return President Muhammadu Buhari.

The Governor also admonished the artisans who trooped out in their thousands, to join cooperative societies which will enable them to easily access government loans through the state Micro-Credit Agency to boost their wives’ trades.

Earlier, State Chairman of NATA, Comrade Babatunde Shobande assured Governor Akeredolu and all APC candidates of the association’s total support during the forthcoming general election.

While promising that their support for the Akeredolu-led administration would not diminish, he appealed for a Mechanic Village for members of the association in Ondo East and West Local Governments who are forced out of their workshops by land owners.

Also, member representing Ondo Central Senatorial District at the National Assembly, Sen Tayo Alasoadura appreciated the NATA members for closing up their workshops to honour them.

The lawmaker however urged the technicians to troop out enmasse and vote for all candidates of APC and also to ensure that President Muhammadu Buhari is re-elected.

SOURCE: http://ondostate.gov.ng/Home/NewsItem/Mechanic-Village-for-Ondo-city

Barely 24 hours after ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo said the Boko Haram insurgency had worsened under the current administration, President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday said his government had done well in the area of security.

Buhari stated this while addressing the All Progressives Congress supporters at the party’s presidential rally at Giginya Stadium, Sokoto, the Sokoto State capital.

Obasanjo, had in an interview with the BBC Yoruba on Tuesday, lamented that Boko Haram insurgents were deadlier than they were before the present administration.

He also criticised Buhari’s economic policy, saying foreign investors were shunning the country.

But in Sokoto on Wednesday, Buhari said the mammoth crowd at the APC rally in Borno State on Monday was a proof of the success of his government in the area of security.

He stated, “When I came here in 2015 to campaign, I promised three things, to fight corruption, stop insurgency and to improve our economy. Today we can all see the results of the three.

“The unprecedented crowd that welcomed us in Borno was a testimony to the fact that we have done well in the area of security.

“The country has witnessed bumper harvest in the last two years, signifying that our economic policy is working.

“On corruption, I would not relent in fighting the menace. I assure you whoever is found wanting would be dealt with accordingly.”





The President recalled that when he led other party leaders on a campaign to the state in 2015, he was overwhelmingly received and massively voted for.

The President urged the electorate to vote for only the APC candidates in the forthcoming elections, saying that they would not betray Nigerians.

On his part, the national leader of the APC, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, assured the nation’s youths that the Buhari administration would cater for them.

He also assured Nigerians of food security, saying, “the country is on the path of development with a just and patriotic leader in President Buhari.”

The Director General of the Buhari Campaign Organisation and the Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, also assured the people of the state that a rail project would be extended from Gusau to Sokoto, up to the border town, Illela.

In his remarks, the National Chairman of the party, Adams Oshiomhole, praised the people of the state for the support given to the leader of the party in the state, Aliyu Wamakko.

He also advised them to vote for all the candidates of the party in the state.

Speaking earlier, Wamakko assured the President and all the party leaders of the total votes of Sokoto in the general elections.

Earlier on his arrival at the Sultan Abubakar III airport, Buhari was accompanied to the Sultan of Sokoto’s palace by Tinubu, Amaechi, Oshiomhole, as well as the defence and interior ministers, Manir Dan-Ali and Abdulrahman Dambazau, respectively. Security agents had a hectic time in controlling the crowd.

Buhari, was also in Birnin Kebbi, the capital of Kebbi State, where he addressed another APC rally.

I’ve achieved peace in Borno, Yobe, says Buhari

The President said his government had achieved peace in the North-East.”When I came on campaign in 2015, I promised to provide security, fight corruption and improve the economy.

We have achieved peace in Borno and Yobe, we are trying to improve the economy and we are fighting corruption to recover looted funds,” he stated.

SOURCE: https://punchng.com/buhari-says-ive-achieved-peace-in-borno-yobe-pdp-disagrees/

Ex-militants in Ondo State hailed Governor Rotimi Akeredolu, for facilitating establishment of the new oil and gas vocational training centre in the state.

Speaking at the commissioning of the vocational centre located at Agadagba -Obon Ese -Odo Local Government Area, the ex-militants described the newly built centre as one capable of training thousands of people to take up activities on oil exploration and refining in other to boost production in the oil and gas industry.

Reacting to the new feat, an ex-militant, Obifie Tamara, who spoke on behalf of others, commended the government of Rotimi Akeredolu for keeping to promises made to former Niger-Delta agitators by empowering and making them self-reliance.

Tamara maintained that the new training centre would help take many wantonly youths away from the streets. He also added, that the development was another way of solving challenges associated with unemployment and crime.

The ex-militant who laments the rate at which criminal activities have escalated in the state, said the oil and gas vocational training centre would engage youths who must have been involved in violent acts due to idleness.

He was confident that the Amnesty Programme would be stronger than expected if other Niger-Delta states could reciprocate the development by establishing the oil and gas vocational training centre to help ex-agitators back on the right footing.

Speaking further, Tamara said ex-militants were excited with the news of the centre partnering the Petroleum Training Institute, Effurun for training and certification.

He lauded Governor Akeredolu’s effort in making sure more investors come into the state to invest, while promising to protect the water-ways against theft and oil pipeline vandalization.

The ex-agitator therefore urged people of the state to make good use of the facility and guide it like their personal property.

Tamara also expressed their readiness to sustain the peaceful coexistence enjoyed among residents of the state, by supporting the Akeredolu led-administration in community policing and providing relevant information to security agencies to aid their relentless clamp-down on hoodlums terrorizing the state.

SOURCE: http://ondostate.gov.ng/Home/NewsItem/Oil-%26-Gas-Training-Centre%3a-Ondo-ex-militants-hail-Akeredolu--pledges-support-

Officials of the Ondo State Civil Service Commission, Tuesday, submitted the Annual Report of the commission to the Deputy Governor of the State, Hon. Agboola Ajayi, at the Governor’s office in Alagbaka, Akure, the state capital.



The commission chairman, Dr. Afolabi Adewakun said the report was on achievements of the commission between 2017 and 2018, in reforming the civil service.



Adewakun hailed the governor of the state, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN, for his respect for the independence of the commission as enshrined in section 202 of the 1999 constitution.



He noted that the two years, under review had recorded monumental achievements in the history of the state, using the available human capital within the civil service.



The chairman said civil service was already becoming an ageing workforce that is heavy at the top, lean in the middle and pointed at the base with virtual collapse of all cadres on GL. 08 to GL10 due to non-recruitment of new staff in most MDAs over the years.



He lauded the governor for recently approving the recruitment of 50 administrative officers and a number of medical workers.



“Apart from the 50 administrative officers, Mr. Governor also have special approval to the commission to recruit four physically/visually challenged graduates. They were appointed as Education officers and one as Forestry officer” he disclosed.



On Promotions, the commission chairman revealed that 1,349, who are in mainstream civil service and 5,592 in Board, parastatals and agencies of government were promoted in 2017, while in 2018, 1,742 in mainstream civil service and 5,333 in board, parastajtals and agencies of government were also promoted.



Responding, the Deputy Governor, Ajayi described civil service as the engine room of any goverment, adding that without proper coordination such government is heading toward failure.



Ajayi reaffirmed the committment of Akeredolu’s administration of making workers’ welfare its priority.



He criticised the immediate past administration for owing workers for seven months, praying that the state would not witness such period again.



The deputy governor, however promised that Akeredolu’s administration would continue to build a civil service that will operate on the golden tenets of merits, core competence and people oriented service delivery.

SOURCE: http://ondostate.gov.ng/Home/NewsItem/Ondo-Civil-service-commission-presents-report--hails-Akeredolu-on-restructuring

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BREAKING: National Council Of State Approves N27,000 As New Minimum Wage

The council approved the amount at its meeting in Abuja on Tuesday.

Following the Council’s approval, a minimum wage bill is expected to be sent to the National Assembly on Wednesday.

According to the Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr Chris Ngige, the Federal Government is topping the approved amount by N3,000 to 30,000 for its workers.

He said the states are at liberty to augment the new agreement as they see fit.

The amount approved by the Council of State is N3,000 short of the N30,000 that the Tripartite Committee on Review of National Minimum Wage recommended.

The committee, chaired by a former Head of Service of the Federation, Ms Ama Pepple, had submitted the report, which contained the recommended figure, to President Muhammadu Buhari on November 6, 2018, after many months of deliberations.

Prior to the committee’s recommendation, in October, state governors had offered to pay N22,500 as minimum wage.

Nine days after the committee recommended N30,000, on November 15, the Nigeria Governors’ Forum insisted that the states cannot pay the amount, leading to criticism by organised Labour which insisted on N30,000.

On January 8, 2019, the Nigeria Labour Congress held a nationwide protest over what it said was the delay by the Federal Government to transmit a new minimum wage bill to the National Assembly.


https://www.channelstv.com/2019/01/22/breaking-national-council-of-state-approves-n27000-as-new-minimum-wage/

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The council approved the amount at its meeting in Abuja on Tuesday.

Following the Council’s approval, a minimum wage bill is expected to be sent to the National Assembly on Wednesday.

According to the Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr Chris Ngige, the Federal Government is topping the approved amount by N3,000 to 30,000 for its workers.

He said the states are at liberty to augment the new agreement as they see fit.

The amount approved by the Council of State is N3,000 short of the N30,000 that the Tripartite Committee on Review of National Minimum Wage recommended.

The committee, chaired by a former Head of Service of the Federation, Ms Ama Pepple, had submitted the report, which contained the recommended figure, to President Muhammadu Buhari on November 6, 2018, after many months of deliberations.

Prior to the committee’s recommendation, in October, state governors had offered to pay N22,500 as minimum wage.

Nine days after the committee recommended N30,000, on November 15, the Nigeria Governors’ Forum insisted that the states cannot pay the amount, leading to criticism by organised Labour which insisted on N30,000.

On January 8, 2019, the Nigeria Labour Congress held a nationwide protest over what it said was the delay by the Federal Government to transmit a new minimum wage bill to the National Assembly.

More to follow…

Source: https://www.channelstv.com/2019/01/22/breaking-national-council-of-state-approves-n27000-as-new-minimum-wage/

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President Muhammadu Buhari is currently presiding over the National Council of State Meeting at the Council Chambers of the State House, Abuja.

President Buhari presides over National Council of State Meeting in State House on 22nd Jan 2019

President Buhari with Former President Olusegun Obasanjo and Senate President Bukola Saraki as he presides over National Council of State Meeting in State House on 22nd Jan 2019

Aketi is working tirelessly to ensure that we are safe, secured and sound in Ondo state

The Acting Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, has decentralised the operations of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad, which was earlier centralised by his predecessor, Ibrahim Idris.

The former IG had placed the unit under the Deputy Inspector-General of Police (Operations), as part of the reforms of the squad.

But Adamu, who met with Command Commissioners of Police and other senior officers in Abuja on Monday (today), explained that the squad will henceforth operate under the state Commissioners of Police, while the Force headquarters unit would be under the DIG, Federal Criminal Investigation and Intelligence Department.

He said that a comprehensive reform in terms of ethics, mode of operation, nomenclature and orientation, function delineation command and control and accountability mechanism of SARS will be undertaken.

Adamu also disbanded all quasi-investigation and operations outfits, including the Special Investigation Panel, Special Tactical Squad, IG Monitoring and Intelligence Team, among others.

The Acting IG further announced the setting-up of a Special Election Investigation Team tasked with the exclusive function of investigating and prosecuting electoral offenders.

SOURCE: https://punchng.com/breaking-ig-orders-immediate-disbandment-of-fsars/

As the ten-day medical mission of the visiting Sharing Hope Foundation from the University of California, San Diego comes to an end, the people of Ondo state have showered praises on the team for their tremendous impact in the state within their short stay in the state, particularly in the health sector.

Speaking at the dinner organized for the US-based medical team by the office of the wife of the Governor, at the State House in Alagbaka Akure, Ondo state, First Lady, Chief Mrs Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu, commended the team for touching the lives of the people of the state through their capacity building programs for health personnel, donation of drugs, consumables and equipment to hospitals, and described the mission as fruitful.


In his vote of thanks at the dinner, Ondo state honourable commissioner for health, Dr Wahab Adegbenro, said the visit is a plus to the health sector in Ondo State and thanked them for their donations and trainings.
Dr Adegbenro also thanked Ondo State First Lady for attracting what he called “huge gesture”, and appealed to the team to assist the state in tackling some of the health issues facing the state.

Speaking after the “Train The Trainers Summit” organized by Sharing Hope and the office of the wife of the Governor, held at Ondo State University of Medical Science and Health Technology, Ondo (UNIMEDTH), the chief medical director, Dr Oluwole Ige, appreciated Sharing Hope for strengthening their facilities with capacity building and material aids, and prayed God to bless them richly.

In a smiliar development, parents of the members of Arabinrin Junior Tennis Club have commended the visiting Sharing Hope Foundation of University of California, San Diego for donating sports foot wears, footballs and some other sports items to the club.

This commendation came during an exhibition match between Barthram Okoro -Junior Tennis Club of Ibadan- and Arabinrin Junior Tennis Club of Akure, at the Akure Recreation Club.

The parents who spoke through Mrs Lulu said that the gesture will compliment the efforts of the Ondo State First Lady, who is also the founder of the club, in promoting and developing sporting activities in the state, particularly for the young people.

They also thanked Mrs Akeredolu for making them proud parents of future champions.
Sharing Hope Foundation earlier made a donation of sports items to the club.

President Muhammadu Buhari has strongly condemned the inter-communal violence between Tiv and Jukun communities in Guma Local Government Area (LGA) of Benue State, which left dozens injured and several houses destroyed.

President Buhari expressed deepest sympathies and condolences to the people and the government of Benue State over the losses recorded following the incident and wished the injured speedy recovery.

The President reaffirmed that his government will not allow any group to incite hatred and violence against others, even as he commended the army, police and other security agencies for promptly bringing the violence to a quick end.

President Buhari charged security agencies to fish out the perpetrators, financiers and sponsors of these reprehensible acts of violence and charge them to court without delay.

SOURCE: https://citadelng.com/president-buhari-condemns-tiv-jukun-clash/

In a bid to breed fish and have a high yield, the Ondo State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (OSOPADEC), is set to introduce cage culture for fishermen in the riverine area of the state.

The Chairman of the commission, Mr Gbenga Edema stated this while featuring as a guest on The Hope platform recently

According to him, the cage culture was to encourage people to breed fish, so that they can have total control over yield against the usual crude fish catching in the wild.

His words:”One of the problems we have in the riverine area is that we don’t culture fish. Fish is still being caught in the wild. So they don’t have control over yield.

“Some people who are at the brink of the Atlantic Ocean just go to the sea to catch fish or crayfish and they are subjected to the vagaries of the sea.

“Sometimes they can’t go there because the tidal waves is very high and sometimes they go without a single catch and they have burnt fuel down there. The same way in the inland waters, they don’t have control over the catch.

“This is why we are trying to introduce what we called the cage culture.

“So we are already discussing with a lot of organisations including the Fishery Society of Nigeria, FISON, to help us train our people and supervise the project.

“By the time we have cage culture and we put the people in cooperatives, they can harvest up to three times a year because we were told we can crop from four to six months a year. depending on the specie of the fish.

Edema also said that the commission was demonstrating a drying or smoking kiln to give fishermen modern way of smoking or drying the fish and to also improve the shelf life of the products.

“When we finish our experimentation and it works, we are planning to mass-produce the kiln for the benefit of our people. We also want to see that the cage culture is replicated for our people’s use.

He restated that the commission would bring people in under cooperative societies as they may not be able to afford it as individuals. “And by this, we can also invite the banks to come and give financial support”, he added.

SOURCE: https://citadelng.com/fishing-osopadec-to-introduce-cage-culture/

The Vice-Chancellor, University of Medical Sciences, (UNIMED) Ondo, Prof. Friday Okonofua, has said that the State Government has done a lot to change the narrative in terms of maternal mortality rate starting with the establishment of the University and the Teaching Hospital.

He stated this during accreditation visit of the West African College of Surgeons, (WACS) led by the Dean, Faculty of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, WACS, Prof. Joseph Seffah from Ghana to UNIMED Teaching Hospital.

Okonofua added that apart from the fact that both the university and the hospital have developed a very robust curriculum for both undergraduates and clinical teaching, he said the government is very purposeful and active in trying to address some of the maternal health indicators that confront us in West African region.

In his words:”you may be surprised to know that about 10 years ago, Ondo state had the worst rate of maternal mortality in the south-western region, but today the state has lowest maternal mortality rate in the country and indeed is the only state in the country that achieve the MDGs”, he added.

The Vice-Chancellor assured the team of the University’s maximum support and cooperation in all ramifications.

Speaking earlier, the team leader, Prof. Joseph Seffah said that the aim of the visit is to give accreditation for Obstetrics and Gynaecology Residency programme in UNIMED Teaching Hospital, Ondo.

Seffah, commended the state government for what he has been doing in order to make Ondo State a cynosure of all eyes in health sector.

Other members of the accreditation team are Prof. I. Ikechebelu from the Faculty of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, WACS, Prof. P.H. Daru from Jos University Teaching Hospital (JUTH), Dr. K. Soretire from the Federal Medical Center Gusau, Zamfara state among others.

The Head of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Medical Sciences, Ondo, Dr. Lawal Olawale Oyeneyin, mni as well as the Chairman, Medical Advisory Committee, UNIMED Teaching Hospital Dr. Michael Gbala took the team on a tour of facilities as well as resource verification.

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The Anambra State Governor, Willie Obiano, has commended President Muhammadu Buhari for the progress of work on the construction of the second Niger Bridge.

He said the President had done well for the South-East and South-South geopolitical zones.
Obiano stated this during an inspection visit of the project in Onitsha, Anambra State.

He expressed satisfaction with the standard and pace of work on the project.
The governor said he was confident that the Federal Government under President Muhammadu Buhari would deliver on the job as scheduled.

He noted that the bridge, when completed, would not only boost the economic activities of the South-East and South-South but that of the country at large.

Obiano said, “I have no choice but to praise President Muhammadu Buhari for his determination in the implementation of other Federal Government’s projects in the state and other states in the geopolitical zone.”


Speaking, the Project Director of Julius Berger Construction Company, Fredrick Wieser, said the construction would be in three phases, adding that the Federal Government had made advance payment of N30bn as mobilisation fee.

According to him, the bridge will be 1.6 km long, while the access road from the Asaba axis will be 3.3 km and 7km from Anambra respectively.
Wieser said, “Right now, we are doing the foundation work in the river which will be 50 metres deep. The pilling work in the river will be 15 metres above the water level to allow free flow of ships. With the determination of the present administration, the project will be delivered on or before February 28, 2022.”

SOURCE: https://punchng.com/buhari-has-done-well-for-seast-ssouth-obiano/

GOVERNOR Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State has approved the establishment of a mini Teaching Hospital for the state School of Health Technology in Akure, Ondo State.

The Provost of the College, Dr Felix Olawoye made the disclosure while monitoring the probation examinations organized for year one students of the school in Akure.

According to him, the health facility will be used as a model for other health schools in Nigeria saying, “it is one of the best in Nigeria.”
While speaking on the examination, he noted that it is important to organize it so as to confirm the authenticity of students’ results.
His words; “The probation problem examination is for year one students and the pass mark is 50. They write it after three months of training, after which the best students was chosen according to performance.

“We have the capacity to admit 964 students but because we don’t compromise, we can go lower than that if we feel they are not really performing.”

While lamenting the poor performance exhibited by some students of the school, he attributed it to their desire to study courses they have little knowledge of.

He said: “We have discovered that most of these students are not science based. You can’t give what you don’t have. Most of them get their results from miracle centres, and when they get here, they find it difficult to cope.”

He appealed to parents to allow their children have solid foundation before sending them to health schools saying, “We cannot compromise standard.”

While affirming the school’s high standard, he hinted that the school has been leading other schools in the country, noting that “our students in NLT department did excellently well in the last Council examination as 67 out of 68 students presented passed compared to other institutions which recorded less than 20 percent pass.

“We have been dealing with standard and we won’t compromise. We will not regard any insinuation from any quarter unless they want us to produce half baked students who will be killing people.

“We are replicating all we have been taught in the school so as to produce the best health professionals.”
The Provost, who noted that the school has been upgraded to become a college, commended the state governor for giving the school enabling environment to succeed.

He stated that more courses have been approved for the school adding that it will improve the population and infrastructural facilities of the school among others.

“We have gotten approval to start Health Information ND, HND, Dental Therapy ND, HND and Dental Technology ND, HND. We have been accredited by National Board for Technical Education.” He said.

SOURCE: https://www.vanguardngr.com/2019/01/akeredolu-approves-teaching-hospital-for-ondo-health-college/amp/

Ondo State governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN, received the Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo at the Akure Airport on Thursday 10th January, 2019. The Vice President is in Ondo State for the Funeral Ceremony of the founder of the Oodua Peoples Congress (OPC) Dr. Fredrick Isiotan Fasehun who died late last year. The funeral service will take place at the Cathedral of St Stephen, Oke Aluko, Ondo city.

President Muhammadu Buhari Wednesday in Abuja reiterated his commitment to eliminate corruption in campaign financing in the country, pledging that he will not authorise the use of any money from the treasury for his re-election campaign.

Speaking at the close of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting, President Buhari directed cabinet ministers to take advantage of technology to reach out to voters on the need to return the All Progressives Congress (APC) led administration in next month’s general elections.

“As political parties spread their ideologies and views to every nook and corner of the country, the issue of cash payment to voters and its corrupting influence in electioneering has once again become a topical issue.

“Try and use text and multi-media messages to seek votes for the party and government.

‘‘There is no money from the treasury for use in the campaigns. I will not authorize that,” he said.

President Buhari declared that the APC-led administration has a clear development agenda best suited to take Nigeria forward and sustain economic development.

‘‘This message needs to be taken to all Nigerians but we cannot use money from the treasury to share out to prospective voters.

‘‘Nigerians want change and we alone can deliver that change. Our people can no longer be swayed by money politics,’’ he said.

The President also used the occasion, which was a valedictory session for the Minister of State, Foreign Affairs, Hajiya Khadija Bukar Abba Ibrahim, to wish the minister success in her electoral contest.

The Minister had signified her desire to leave the cabinet, in line with existing regulations, to run for a legislative seat in her native Yobe State.

Wife of Ondo State Governor, Arabinrin Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu has been honoured as the Yeye Atunluse Oodua by the Yoruba Council of Youth Worldwide.

Receiving the award today at the Government House, Alagbaka, Akure, the First Lady, Arabinrin Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu appreciated the organisation for taking cognizance of the newest development trend in the State, stressing that they are well informed about the transformational projects being implemented by the Arakunrin administration, while urging them to utilise their access to the social media to direct public opinion, shun falsehood and correct misconceptions, misinformation or fake news about the government.

Arabinrin also encouraged them to embrace an all-inclusive society, that guarantees gender equity and transformation, adding that her programmes have potentials to be replicated nationwide.

Speaking earlier, the Leader of the delegation, Mr. Segun Nelson, who spoke on behalf of the Council, acknowledged the support Her Excellency has been extending to her husband’s administration through numerous life changing programmes, with the aim of building a better Ondo State and society at large.

He said the award bestowed on Her Excellency is in recognition of her performance to the development of the society, while imploring her to extend such services to other States in the South West and Nigeria in general.

NICE WORK THERE TOURIST!!!!!

Bbsharon:
Then the part of the forest that interest me most was the ‘’Aginju Idakeroro’’ the silent wilderness. It was as described by Fagunwa, no echo, not even the bird chirping nor the forest usual sound.

Before getting here the guide has asked if I really wanted to go down there , in my mind I was like that is why I am here sir. Lol.

There was a part in the silent wilderness where verbal communication is not allowed so we made gestures to each other till we moved out. This part also interestingly looks more like it is rainy season down there whereas out on the mountain experienced was dry harmmattan and leaves.

I would advise Yoruba literary teachers to take their students to go see the myths and mysteries of this forest to help them relate better to Fagunwa’s work and learn more about the Yoruba history. Also tourist that likes to explore, hike mountains and listen to interesting stories too should pay a visit to this place. Go prepared with good hiking boots or foot-wares, long sleeves, face-caps, snack-bag and a water-botle.

Also the Ondo State Government should look into this place and make the road accessible and user friendly for tourist. That way it can become well recognised as a UNESCO tourist site.

Worthy of note also, I passed through the protective "ewe gbese stream" and also saw the road that leads to "isalu orun" which literally means the road that leads to heaven.
Then proceeded to the "ibujoko olowo aye" i.e the seat of the mighty ruler of the earth. Then finally the "ogbun ainisale" the bottomless pit.


You can read up the full and well arranged detailed story on my blog @
https://www.demitalks.com/2019/01/08/my-sojourn-

This Man is my mentor!! i adore him so much and i believe he is taking Ondo state to another greater height

The journey so far on Infrastructure development and maintenance has been a massive impact as Governor Rotimi Akeredolu led – administration had used the 2018 fiscal year to jump-start the several years of neglect on our road infrastructure. “It may interest you to know that we have not confined ourselves only to State roads, but have extended this necessary intervention to Federal Roads within the State. For example, the failed portions of the deplorable Owo-Ikare Road are being attended to”

The Sunshine state Governor stated that they are working, currently, on fifty-seven roads across the three senatorial districts of the State, including the Ore Intersection fly-over promised last year. As at date, about 50km of these roads have been completed up to asphalt overlay while the others are in varying stages of completion. For example, the first phase, (i.e. A-Division to NEPA Roundabout portion), of the A-Division to Ijoka Road dual carriage way will be completed before the end of the first quarter of 2019.

Also, the 7km Akure-Idanre alternative route will soon be completed. The Ondo State Government has intervened on several fronts to ameliorate the suffering of our people. Some of the completed/on-going interventions include:

Construction of Ore Intersection Fly over bridge;

‘A’ Division – Ijoka Dual Carriage Road;

Construction of Oke Alabojuto in Ikare;

Construction of Gaga Community Road, Akure;

Rehabilitation of Owo-Ikare Road;

Construction of Ajagba – Sabomi Road

Construction of 2.76km Idanre Township Road;

Construction of Iwalewa – Alafiatayo – Hospital Road;

Completion of dual carriageway of Owo Township Road;

Construction of Bye Pass, Igbokoda Road, (12.7km); and

In sum, the total project cost of these initiatives is over N60 billion out of which more than N10 Billion has been paid.

As part of our effort to salvage the perennial power outage in the Southern Senatorial District of the State, the Ondo State Government are deploying stand-alone solar power solutions in 33 Communities of the Zone. As at now, the Aboto, Ebute-Ipare and Igbobini have been powered while another Community will also be energized in the next few weeks.

It may also interest you to know that Ode-Aye has been reconnected to the national grid after about a decade of darkness and other towns will soon be reconnected in Southern Senatorial District.

All of these are just a little of what is beneath the tip of the iceberg of what Governor Rotimi Akeredolu led administration has got in stock for the great people of Ondo State.

SOURCE: https://citadelng.com/governor-rotimi-akeredolu-beneath-the-tip-of-the-iceberg/

As workers jockeyed for a new minimum wage of N30,000 across the country, the labour force in Ondo State yesterday expressed confidence in the ability of the state government to pay the anticipated wage.


The vote of confidence was passed by the National President of the NLC, Comrade Ayuba Wabba at a rally organized by the NLC to drum support for the minimum wage.


Wabba who spoke through the congress National Auditor, Dr Yemisi Bamgbose said the labour friendly disposition of the Akeredolu led administration showed that it would solidarise with labour.

He lauded the Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN, for his commitment to the N30,000 minimum wage and urged him to prevail on his recalcitrant colleagues to shift position.


He emphasised that workers were even convinced that the N30,000 was small as it was not up to 60 dollars at the exchange rate, arguing that workers have been sympathetic enough to the federal government.

“I remembered when they increased the fuel pump price from N97 to N145, this government promised to give palliative measures but up to this moment there is no palliative measure and labour did not foment any trouble.

“For two years now we have been on this. We proposed N65, 000 new National Minimum Wage but later came down from N65,000 to N30,000 during negotiations to enable government pay, and I think it is magnanimous enough for any government to embrace.

“Today, we are here because we don’t believe in fomenting trouble. Labour doesn’t believe in bringing Nigeria down and that is why we staged the peaceful protest to sensitise all the governors for them to know that workers have been cooperating enough and we also need their cooperation. This issue of N30,000 minimum wage is not about today.

“Workers are the landlord. Governors will come and go but workers remain. We are appealing because we don’t want to call workers to vote against this government in the forthcoming general elections,” added.

A letter of appeal written by organised labour was also presented to the government.

Addressing the organised labour, the governor, represented by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Ifedayo Abegunde, appreciated the organised labour for conducting themselves in a peaceful manner and promised that the state would do the best for the workers when the National minimum wage is approved by the Federal Government.

The governor reassured the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) of its administration’s unwavering commitment to improved welfare of workers in the state, noting that government would not relent in its efforts to better their lots.

According to him, government would do the needful and make workers happy, even though the present minimum wage was a national issue.

He explained that the workers have always appreciated the present administration for regular payment of salary including arrears inherited from immediate past government.

In separate interviews with The Hope, the Chairman, Ondo State council of the NLC, comrade Tayo Ogunleye, and his TUC counterpart, comrade Ekundayo Soladoye, expressed worry over what they called undue delay by the federal government to transmit the recommendations of the Tripartite Committee on a new National Minimum Wage to the National Assembly for approval.

According to the duo, the peaceful mass protest was to sensitise the public including Nigerian workers on the possible nationwide strike, adding that government is insensitive to the plight of workers in the country.

They threatened that the organised labour would not hesitate to mobilise against any anti-workers’ government in the forthcoming general elections.

SOURCE: http://ondostate.gov.ng/Home/NewsItem/NLC-confident-in-Akeredolu-as-labour-stages-nationwide-protest