Governor Yahaya Bello has won APC governorship ticket to contest the election for second term.

INEC is conducting governorship election in the state on November 16

- Bello polled 3,596 votes cast by the delegates during the primary

Governor Yahaya Bello on Thursday, August 29, emerged the standard bearer of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kogi for the November 16, governorship election in the state.

The Nation reports that he won the party's primary with 3,127 out of 3,596 votes cast by the delegates.

Legit.ng gathered that a total of 3,596 delegates out of 3,838, were accredited for the primary.

It was learnt that ten aspirants were cleared by the APC national working committee to contest in the election.

As the results are being awaited, Justice Abdul Awulu, the vacation judge sitting in a high court in Lokoja, on Thursday, August 29, dismissed an ex parte application to stop the governorship primaries of the APC in the state.

Ruling in the application filed by Alhaji Mustapha Audu, a governorship aspirant, Justice Awulu, held that the court cannot stop the primaries by order.

The aspirant filed an ex parte application before the vacation judge “pursuant to section 6(6)a and (b) of the 1999 constitution and Order 11 rule 7, sub 1 & 2 of the Kogi (Civil Procedure)5 Rules 2006.”

Meanwhile, Legit.ng had previously reported that one of the aspirants of the APC for the governorship election in state, Mustapha Audu, threatened to drag the party to court after being disqualified by the screening panel headed by Hope Uzodinma.

It was reported that Mustapha who is one of the sons of the former governor of the state, Abubakar Audu, said he was disqualified based on how his name was spelt on his secondary school certificate.

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

The Ondo State government has hailed the appointment of Dr. Oluyinka Olutoye, a son of the Alani of Idoani as its Surgeon-in-Chief of the National Children’s Hospital in the United States of America (USA).

The Acting Governor of the State, Hon Agboola Ajayi described the appointment of Dr Olutoye as a round peg in a round hole as he was part of the team that carried out surgery on a baby in-utero in a Texas hospital in 2016.

The National Children’s Hospital has announced Dr. Olutoye as its Surgeon-in-Chief. By his appointment, he will lead one of the largest children’s hospital surgery departments in the world.

Not only will he be leading 11 surgical departments, Dr. Olutoye will also be responsible for the education of the next generation of leaders in children’s surgery.

He will also be appointed professor and the E. Thomas Boles chair of pediatric surgery at The Ohio State University College of Medicine.

Dr. Olutoye will serve as the primary surgical liaison between Nationwide Children’s and the OSU College of Medicine.

However, Ajayi in a statement by the Deputy Chief Press Secretary, Babatope Okeowo said the youth of the state should emulate Dr Olutoye who has distinguished himself in the field of medicine.

According to him, the good people of the state are proud of the exploits of his sons who are doing well in their chosen carriers both at home and abroad.

Ajayi however advised the youths to see the attainment of Dr Olutoye as a challenge to them to strive to achieve excellence in whatever their fields of endeavour.

The Acting Governor said the youths have good examples to follow instead of engaging in internet fraud, drug peddling and other crimes that can spoil the good name the nation is trying to build for herself.

Source: https://punchng.com/ondo-govt-hails-olutoyes-appointment-as-us-hospitals-surgeon-in-chief/

The ad hoc committee set up by the Ondo State House of Assembly to investigate the inferno at Ojumole Oil field has directed Chevron Nigeria Limited to clean up the affected communities.

It was gathered that the Assembly’s directive is expected to be carried out by the oil company in line with environmental safety regulations.

The ad hoc committee on Ojumole fire incident met with the critical stakeholders including Chevron top officials and representatives of the affected communities at the Speaker’s conference room in Akure on Wednesday.

Mr Benjamin Jaiyeola, Secretary of the ad hoc committee, briefed newsmen on the development after several hours of deliberations, which was also attended by the Speaker, Bamidele Oloyelogun.

Jaiyeola said that the ongoing interface between the people and Chevron should be strictly monitored to ensure that all the affected communities are reached in no distant time.

He said that the meeting also resolved that efforts should be geared up to put in place a permanent health facility in the affected communities and that Chevron should create jobs for the youths in the oil-producing communities.

The meeting also resolved that the ad hoc committee must be notified and properly informed on all major activities carried out in these communities and Chevron should create an administrative office in Ilaje Local Government Area as soon as possible.

It was also resolved that Chevron should liaise with the state board of internal revenue on the issue of arrears of taxes owed by the company and quickly report back to the committee within the next one month.

The committee urged the chairman of the affected communities to relate with the lawmakers through their secretary concerning developments on the issue.

The ad hoc committee chairman of the Ojumole Oil Well incident, Mr Abayomi Akinruntan, lauded Chevron Nigeria Limited for its cooperation so far since the inception of the public hearing on the incident.

Akinruntan lauded the company for its prompt response in putting out the fire by using modern technology and urged Chevron to do more to impact the lives of the affected communities.

It would be recalled that the House had set up a six-man ad hoc committee on May 7 during its plenary with Abayomi Akinruntan, representing Ilaje constituency 1 in the Assembly as the chairman.

The fire incident occurred on April 18 at Ugbo llaje Ojumole oil well in Ilaje Local Government Area of the state.

Source: https://punchng.com/clean-up-communities-affected-by-oil-well-inferno-ondo-lawmakers-tell-chevron/

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TCC NEWS.

One of the key dividend of democracy is the provision of road networks that run smoothly and efficiently, for the benefit of residents, businesses and visitors. The quality of road network in a city is a factor for business investment and location decisions which when adequately structured brings great development in the society.


Taking cognizance of the importance of good road network, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu SAN, has engaged in massive construction of road projects across the 18 local government areas of Ondo State.


The governor who has not failed on the promises he made during campaign, of making peoples’ welfare and infrastructural development a priority, has ensured that no community is left out on road construction. As he has embarked on the dualization of Oda road which has cried for attention by the community dwellers and motorists for over a decade.

The residents of Oda and road users received the good news of the dualization, which they have clamored for, with joy as the Oda Community could not hide their excitement as they offered encomium on the governor for coming to their rescue with the dualization of Oda road.


Oda community is another major town in the heart of Akure that houses two residential estates and a football agency within its environs. Before now, the road has caused series of road accident and has hindered business activities because of its terrible state. But all these will become a thing of the past as construction has commenced on the said road.

During the flag off of the construction, Rev. Samuel Akansile of Anglican Dioceses Oda described the governor as a visionary leader who has not failed to meet the needs of the people. While the Chief Imam of Akure, Alhaji Abdulhakeem Yayi-Akorede, thanked the governor for this great fit as he noted that this construction will put a stop to the agony of road users.

They both thanked the governor for being a man of his word as he redeemed the promise he made on delivery road infrastructure during his campaign.
However, the regent of Oda Abike Akosile who was pleased with the governor for extending his dividend of democracy to Oda community, said the people of Oda Community will not forget his good governance in a jiffy as he prayed to God to grant Governor Akeredolu the strength to continue with the good works.

The people who trooped out in an overwhelming feeling of happiness showed how pleased they are over the works of Akeredolu in Ondo State.

Over 21 road projects has been carried out in Akure metropolis by this present administration, some are still under construction while some have been completed.

ALOZIE GENEVIEVE
TCC NEWS.

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Long live the King.

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The ancient town of Owo in Ondo State went agog on Friday as the traditional rites for the installation of a new king kicked off.

The new Olowo of Owo, Ajibade Gbadegesin Ogunoye is the 32nd paramount traditional ruler of the town.

The palace of the Olowo was not left out as it wore a new look after being renovated in preparation for the crowning of the new king.

Installation rites commenced very early at the Olugbule Palace where the king was given two traditional titles.

The chiefs from Iloro quarters perform the rites, being the custodian of Owo tradition as they came with the first king of the town all the way from Ile-Ife in Osun State, the cradle of the Yoruba race.

Prayers were also offered for the new king in a small house known as the Arigidi, after which rites were performed at the crossroad near the Olowo palace as well as behind the town hall.

These are procedures that must be followed before a new king is installed after which he will enter the palace.

The rites, however, would continue for 17 days until the coronation day, when the king would be crowned.

Among the chiefs who spoke to Channels Television about the processes are the Ojumu of Owo Kingdom, Olanrewaju Famakinwa, and the Asiwaju of Owo Kingdom, Chief Johnson.

Ogunoye, 53, served as a permanent secretary in Ondo State Civil Service before he was elected as the 32nd Olowo of Owo.

The Ondo State Joint Task Force on Fake and Counterfeit Drugs on Thursday clamped down on illegal Patient Vendors in Ayede Ogbese and Shasha Market and sealed off ten premises.

The Chairman of the Ondo State Joint Task Force on Fake and Counterfeit Drugs, Pharmacist Olugbenga Lasekan who led the team to Ayede Ogbese and Shasha Market decried the recalcitrant attitude of most Patient Medicine Vendors in areas visited, as they open premises without recourse to rules of practice.

Pharm Lasekan said by rules laid down by the Pharmacist Council of Nigeria (PCN), no medicine outlet should be opened without consulting the PCN for approval, Premises should not be cited in Filling Stations, Markets, Motor Parks and Containers should not also be used as shops.

In his words, Shops that open without following laid down rules and are not licensed are illegal, while Drugs without NAFDAC registration are fake.

By the Rules of Practice, according to him, Patient Medicine Vendors have list of drugs they are permitted to sell, which does not include Antibiotics, Injections and Control Drugs.

People in the words of the Chairman are not allowed to hawk drugs because the drugs are supposed to be stored under certain temperature which the practice of hawking violates thus making the drugs dangerous for human consumption.

He added that that the State has zero tolerance for fake, adulterated and unwholesome products as well as illegal premises and will not rest on its oars until the state is ridden of defaulters.

Press Statement


The Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Odunayo Akeredolu, SAN hereby joins relations, friends, political associates and numerous other well wishers to celebrate the Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Senator Donald Tayo Alasoadura as he turns 70 today.

Alash, as the Honourable Minister is fondly called, still has in him, an unusual youthful energy filled with an immeasurable pool of wisdom and experience for Nigeria to benefit from, the Governor says.

According to Governor Akeredolu, nature harbours numerous incredible channels to dispense God's Grace and Favour unto men. One of such is not just the Grace of Age, but the uncommon one which combines good health with a sound mind of courage and dependability at all times. Senator Alasoadura enjoys this, no doubt.

For Alash, his has been a life of determined and defined purpose; an enviably resilient and eventful one which to the admiration of all, has impacted positively on his immediate environment. To us in Ondo State, he is a worthy and dependable ally, a consummate leader and an admirable partner in whom we are pleased.

Celebrating the Platinum milestone today; just 48 hours after his inuaguration as the Honourable Minister of State for Labour and Employment by Mr. President, according to the Governor, remains God's special way to deepen His Grace and Love.

The Government and indeed, the good people of Ondo State wish our Honorable Minister God's continuous blessings upon his life as he savours this auspicious moment of the Lord's Favour.

Signed:

Donald Ojogo,
Commissioner for Information & Orientation

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By PRINCESS EIGBOKHAN ORIH
FOR TCC NEWS



The Ondo state Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu SAN has been commended by his Imperial Majesty Oba Ajibade Gbadegesin III the Olowo of Owo Elect says in a bid to upgrade agriculture into Agro business ventures, the Ondo state governor Akeredolu has continued to encouraged the youths to go into Agriculture as a way to strengthened the Ministry of Agriculture and the State's Agricultural Development Project (ADP).



The Olowo of Owo Elect Oba Ajibade Gbadegesin III said the Ondo State Government reviewed the mandates of one of her Agricultural Agencies and renamed it "Ondo State Agri-business and Empowerment Centre (OSAEC)" to specially focus on youths in the state. In other to Established a two thousand (2,000) hectares Cocoa Plantation at ljugbere, Owo which will eventually be apportioned to youths at four (4) hectares per youth for ownership and maintenance. The clearing and planting are being done in phases.



Oba Ajibade Gbadegesin III said this innovative development will create self-sustaining jobs for the youth through intervention schemes. Which is commendable in the wake of agro business in the globe.



According to his imperial majesty The Ondo state Government has rehabilitated the 1,744 hectares Oda road Estate and shared it to youths for proper management. The management is under the strict supervision of Ondo State Government. Premium cocoa beans are being produced from the estate in preparation for the production of chocolates.



The Olowo of Owo Elect applauded Akeredolu for The establishment of Sunshine Cocoa Factory at Alade-ldanre and the operation of the long-abandoned semi mechanized abattoir established in Akure to process beef for the citizens of Ondo State.



His imperial majesty said his vision as the new Olowo of Owo is to empower the youth in Owo kingdom as he has taken it as a challenge to make sure that the youths are gainfully employed.



According to him “We would be able to leverage small scale, medium scale and large scale industries in our kingdom, that is one of the challenges I have decided to take on so that at the end of the day, youthful exuberance here and there would be curtailed, so I have a vision to empower the youths.”



His imperial majesty The Olowo of Owo elect Oba Ajibade Gbadegesin iii said he looks forward to turning all traditional festivals in Owo Kingdom to tourist attraction which will bring people from all works of life to Owo Ondo state, thereby adding valve to the state economy and empowering the youths. He said the Igogo and Ero festival will be celebrated as his forefathers has done but the youths and the people will benefit greatly from these festivals.

The Ondo State Head of Service, Mr Dare Aragbaiye has assured all workers in the state that Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu would continue to interact with the leadership of labour unions in order to sustain the cordial relationship between them.

Mr Aragbaiye, who gave the assurance at the 2nd quarterly Joint Negotiating Council (JNC) Management meeting held in Akure, noted that the Governor, had at different fora acknowledged the contributions and support of workers to the numerous achievements of his administration in the last two years.

He commended Governor Akeredolu for prioritizing the welfare of workers within the available scare resources, adding that government would not deny them any of their entitlements.

He described workers as the engine of government with which it can actualise its policies and programmes, saying that government would sustain the quarterly meeting so as to continue to enjoy the support of workers to deliver more dividends of democracy to the people of the state.

In his remarks, the Permanent Secretary, Department of Establishment and Training, Mr Victor Olajorin appreciated the HOS for facilitating and personally attended the meeting which he said is a right step towards achieving harmonious government – labour relationship in the state.

While welcoming the leadership of the unions to the meeting, the Chairman Joint Negotiating Councils, Comrade Opeyemi Oloniyo congratulated Mr Aragbaiye on his new appointment and also commended him for being the only HOS that attended the meeting in the last six years.

The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Finance, Mr Gbenga Adelae and his counterpart in the Teaching Service Commission, Mrs Funmilayo Ajayi were also at the meeting to attend to issues bothering on labour matters.

Representatives of the various labour unions in the state public service attended the meeting where issues bothering on the on-going verification exercise at the local government councils, conversion of workers from one cadre to another, training of workers and other matters relating to public service were discussed.

Source: http://ondostate.gov.ng/Home/NewsItem/Ondo-Head-of-Service-lauds-Governor-Akeredolu-over-workers-welfare

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President Buhari has assigned portfolios to the 43 Ministers sworn in this afternoon. See the Ministers and their portfolios below



Abia – Uchechukwu Samson Ogah: Minister of State Mines and Steel Delvelopment

Adamawa – Mohammed musa Bello: Minister of Federal Capital Territory

Akwa Ibom – God’swill Akpabio: Minister of Niger Delta

Anambra – Dr Chris Ngige: Minister of Labor and Employment

Anambra – Sharon Ikeazu: Minister of State Environment

Bauchi – Adamu Adamu: Minister of Education

Bauchi – Ambassador Mariam Kategu: Minsiter of State Trade and Investment

Bayelsa – Timipre Sylva: Minister of State Petroleum Resources

Benue- George Akume : Minister of Special Duties and International Affairs

Borno- Mustapha Baba Shehuri.: Minsiter of State Agriculture and Rural development

Cross River – Goddi Jeddi Agba: Minister of State Power

Delta – Festus Keyamo: Minsiter of State Niger Delta

Enugu – Ogbonnaya Onu: Minister of Science and Technology

Edo – Osagie Ehanire: Minister of Health

Edo – Clement Agba: Minister of State Budget and National Planning

Ekiti- Otunba Adeniyi Adebayo: Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment

Enugu – Geoffrey Onyeama: Minister of Foreign Investment

Gombe – Isa Ibrahim Pantami: Minister of Communication

Imo – Emeka Nwajiuba: Minister of State Education

Jigawa – Sulieman Adamu: Minister of Water Resources

Kaduna – Zainab Ahmed: Minister of Finance

Kaduna – Mohammed Mahmud: Minister of Environment

Kano – Sabo Nanono: Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development

Kano – Major Bashir Magashi: Minister of Defence

Katsina – Hadi Sirika: Minsiter of Aviation

Kebbi – Abubakar Malami: Attorney General and Minister of Justice

Kogi – Ramatu Tijani: FCT Minister of State

Kwara – Lai Mohammed: Minister of Information

Kwara – Gbemisola Saraki : Minister of State Transportation

Lagos – Olorunmibe Mamora: Minister of State Health

Lagos – Babatunde Fashola: Minister of Works and Housing

Nasarawa – Mohammed Abdullahi: Minsiter fo state Science and Technology

Niger – Zubairu Dada: Minister of State Foreign Affairs

Ogun – Olamilekun Adegbite: Minister of Mines and Steel Development

Ondo – Tayo Alaosuadura: Minsiter of State Labour and Employment

Osun- Rauf Aregbesola: Minister of Interior

Oyo- Sunday Dare: Minsiter of Youths and Sports

Plateau- Paulen Talen: Minister of Women Affairs

Rivers- Rotimi Amaechi: Minsiter of Transportation

Sokoto- Maigarai Dingyadi: Minister of Police Affairs

Taraba- Saleh Mamman: Minister of Power

Yobe- Abubakar Aliyu: Minister of State Works and Housing

Zamfara- Sadiya Umar Farouk: Minister of Humanitarion Affair and National Disaster

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The much awaited verification of local government workers, primary school teachers and their pensioners have commenced on Tuesday across the 18 Council areas of Ondo state.

It was gathered that the exercise was aimed at fishing out ghost workers, teachers and pensioners in the state.

It was further learnt that despite massive retirement of primary school teachers and LG workers their monthly wage bills were yet to reduced significantly.

Meanwhile, the state government said the on-going verification exercise of workers at the local government councils in the state is to ascertain the number of workers that are genuinely working in the councils.

The state Head of Service, Mr Dare Aragbaiye who made this known on Tuesday while monitoring the exercise in Akure South Local Government Councils Secretariat in Akure, said the exercise is in the best interest of both the workers and the government.

While addressing the workers at the commencement of the exercise, Aragbaiye said the verification is to identify the actual number of workers that should be on government pay roll, saying that it is also meant to eradicate the instances where government would be paying ten people when only two people are actually doing their jobs.

Williams Oni, Media Manager in the Office of HOS, quotes Aragbaye to have therefore enjoined the workers to cooperate with the state government for their mutual benefit, saying that the exercise was not to put unnecessary suffering on them.

Responding to reporter’s interview, the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Mr Segun Odusanya said the exercise only concerned local government staffs, primary school teachers and pensioners at the local government councils.

He said those concerned are to come to the verification centres with their letters of first appointment, last promotion letters and must be identified by their Heads of Department.

The exercise is expected to last for two days.

The Ondo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, is astonished that an opposing political party in the State, the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, could churn out porous and imaginary allegations to distract the APC-led government.

In a statement signed by the state publicity Secretary Mr Alex Kalejaye said the PDP, in a desperate attempt to smear the soaring image of the ruling party recently accused the APC-led government of defrauding the state, impoverished traditional institutions, destroying the health sector, among others.

It further stated that APC is deeply astounded that a party that carried out a crude castration and strangulation of the State finances could issue such a statement in less than 30 months of its exit.

The APC wishes to declare with all sense of modesty that the current administration has proved that it has come to serve the people; develop the land, and not to plunder the treasury.

The above assertion explains why the government never struggled to pay salaries as at when due. Pensions, that the previous administration considered an aberration, are also being paid.

It is incongruous to listen to a government that couldn’t pay salaries for several months, and left behind hundreds of billions of debts, accuse the APC government of defrauding the state, with all the celebrated infrastructures that are visible, to even the blind.

In the health sector, the APC government has so far employed about half a million health workers to ensure a healthier state.

The dearth of medical equipment and consumables that created hedge on the path of efficiency in service delivery is now history. The APC government has expended billions of Naira on such equipment; 22 containers of 40 feet each.

Besides, the government has upgraded and expanded additional five General Hospitals to be Mother and Child friendly, and complement the two facilities inherited.

The ruling party also finds it disgusting that a well-cultured African would hide under politics to desecrate the traditional institutions by painting them in negative lights.

The revered traditional rulers do not depend on handouts from government, therefore, no party or government could confer poverty on them. They deserve respect from all of us; there must not be mudslinging to the royal institution.

As a responsible party, we are reluctant to remind the PDP of the on-going trial of some of its principal officers, including its State Chairman, in connection with financial crimes.

The financial recklessness that rocked the State Assembly under PDP, paved the way for destructive crisis, when a director was caught with huge sums of cash on the instruction of the then speaker.

The attempt by the then outgoing administration, to withdraw huge sums of money led to the flight of an honest State Accountant-General.

As a quick reminder, hundreds of millions of naira were siphoned and under the guise of “outsourcing legal matters”. One of the PDP leading governorship aspirants can testify to this.

The APC advises opposition parties to display higher level of maturity in their so call “attacks”, and come up with constructive criticisms.”

Source: https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&source=web&cd=&ved=2ahUKEwi56qLCz5PkAhXGbFAKHUnkCV0QzPwBegQIARAB&url=https%3A%2F%2Fthenationonlineng.net%2Fyour-allegations-imaginary-ondo-apc-tells-pdp%2F&psig=AOvVaw3aOssxUx-u8oGM-wtQ8fbw&ust=1566465138377308

By PRINCESS EIGBOKHAN ORIH
TCCNEWS

Education has been said to be the most powerful weapon which can be used to change the world and the function of education helps humans to think intensively and critically.

Education is also the passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to those who prepare for it today. With these facts as a tool, the Ondo State Government governor Arakunrin Rotimi Odunayo Akeredolu has once again repositioned the education sector of the state by reducing the institution fee of Rufus Giwa polytechnic by 30 percent.

Arakunrin Akeredolu made this known through Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo Directorate of Academic Affairs. The approved schedule of school fees for the 2019/2020 academic session for full time students is illustrated in the table below.
INDIGENE NON-INDIGENE
ND1& 2 ND1&2 HND1&2 HND1&2 ND1&2 ND1&2 HND1&2 HND1&2
SCIENCE BASED NON- SCIENCE BASED SCIENCE BASED NON- SCIENCE BASED SCIENCE BASED NON-SCIENCE BASED SCIENCE BASED NON-SCIENCE BASED
70,600.00 67,100.00 77,600.00 72,700.00 77,600.00 74,100.00 86,000.00 81,100.00


This laudable 30 % reduction in the institution fees in the Rufus Giwa Polytechnic in Ondo state is against the former fees being paid by the students of the polytechnic.

According to Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo Directorate of Academic Affairs. Before the reduction in the institution fees of the Owo poly. The indigene science based student ND 1&2 and non- science based students were paying 91,780.00 and 87,230.00 Naira respectively, while the indigene HND 1&2 science based students and non- science based students were paying 100,880.00 and 94,510.00 Naira respectively.
For the non-indigene ND 1& 2 science based and non-science based students they were paying the sun of 100,880.00 and 96,330.00 Naira respectively. As for the non-indigene HND1 & 2 science and Non science based students were paying 111,800.00 and 105,430.00 Naira respectively,


Governor Akeredolu said the reduction in the student’s fees in Owo poly is to encourage parents to send their children to a higher institution in the state. he said no Government owned school will be neglected under his watch and his administration is working tirelessly to ensure that his vision as the leader of the State is felt in all sectors and sub-sectors of Education in Ondo state.


According to Akeredolu, his is concerned about building and improving the educational sector, creating better classrooms for the students across the State is to ensure that the youths in Ondo state can afford the deserved education required to improve their live and be better individuals in the nearest future.


He further explained that there is no investment greater than education so whatever is being invested in the youths was done for the future.

The Governor said the World Health Organization (WHO) said and I quote’’ to us at a point that the life of a child is worth more than billions invested in some companies so Let us unearth the hidden potentials of our youths, that is our goal’’.


He assured the people that the next stage of development in education will be in the areas of employment. He added that the rebirth of Ondo State Education Endowment Fund, OSEEF, was targeted at bridging the funding gap in the education sector.


Akeredolu said this present Government has developed the Blueprint to Progress a policy document which encapsulates the five cardinal programs of this administration which education plays a vital role in.


The Ondo State Governor said under his leadership there has been regular release of subventions to tertiary institutions in Ondo state, appointments of teachers as directors in TESCOM, regular promotion of non-teaching staff and both completed and on-going construction and renovation of schools in all the senatorial district and local governments in Ondo state.

PRINCESS EIGBOKHAN ORIH
TCCNEWS

The joy of the 2019 class of BEMORE girls knows no bound as they have been exposed to so many opportunities that would make them change the narrative about woman as a weak, second class creature.

It is now the sixth day of the BEMORE Summer Bootcamp in Ondo State, the brain project of the wife of the state governor, Mrs. Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu, and the girls have started testifying to the knowledge and skills they have acquired so far.


During a tour to the BEMORE training camp earlier today, some of the girls who shared their experiences with this writer, said they never knew that the programme was such a life-changing one, as some of them confessed about their lack of basic computer knowledge prior to the Summer Bootcamp programme.

On her part, Nancy Orisamoluwa who is a returnee, affirmed that she had been equipped with skills that would enable her attain maximum potential, and be self-employed. ” I have gained a lot of things like how to make solar for chargers, make-up, I learned how to operate computer better; last year we were taught how to do solar panel, and this year they are teaching us how to install it on a roof”, she narrates.

Folakemi Wale-Suuru, a fresher, who is already an undergraduate, said, “When I got here, I was first discouraged and upset that why did my mother bring me here? But as time goes on, I discovered that no knowledge is lost, because there are many things we were taught here that even from my 100level to 300level in the university, I have not heard anything about them”.

A BEMORE Ambassador, Christianah Madufe Chukwu, said she has been introduced to a wide knowledge of technology in terms of computer programming, installation of mini-grid solar panel. “last year, I went into cake-baking, this year I’m into shoe-making, and we were being taught how to make sanitary pad this year, new things are being introduced yearly”, she said.

Another new BEMORE girl, Ajenifuja Janet described her experience as awesome, stating that she has been empowered with skills like making needle works, operating computer. ” I can now make sanitary pads for myself”, she affirmed.

Mrs. Akeredolu who was at the camp today to see how the girls are faring, in terms of welfare and learning performance, said some hidden talents have been discovered among them.


” I ate their lunch to be sure that they are well fed, and the food is well-balanced. I am also an executive learner learning how to play violin; I just had my lesson. We are gradually building BEMORE orchestral, in the nearest future, our girls would be playing different instruments”, She said.

The BEMORE initiator who always take part in the early morning exercise with the girls, described the programme as a ground for grooming talents, a university of life full with endless opportunities.

She noted that by the time the girls complete the training, they would BE MORE than the assumption of the society about women folk.

The SeedDev programme manager for middle-east Africa, the official technical partner of the BEMORE Summer Bootcamp facilitating ICT training for the girls, Mr. Boaz Olajuwon noted that the world is in the era of digitalisation, and that digital skill is an important key to unlock unending opportunities.


The SeedDev officer who was caught at the middle of coordinating ICT training session at the BEMORE camp, noted that the ICT training was designed to fully equip them with digital skill to put them in right position them for the future.

The BEMORE Chief Matron, Mrs. Adefunke Akpan disclosed that the BEMORE Summer Bootcamp initiative is spreading wide as she has been receiving feedback from outside the state.


Source: http://ondostate.gov.ng/Home/NewsItem/-BEMORE-girls-share-experiences--laud-Mrs--Akeredolu%E2%80%99s-initiative

Information technology is organized to connect government with citizens. Federal, state, and local governments are investing in the development of (IT) to promote their e-government goals and it is essential to the everyday operations of our federal, state and local governments.



The Ondo state governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu (SAN) is a leader who understands the times and he is always ready to position Ondo state in tune with these times. This has always been the reason why Ondo state is regarded as the beautiful bride and the most viable business destination in Nigeria.



The collaboration between the Ondo state government and SAO Capital Limited, an ICT firm, has also shown the efforts of the Akeredolu led administration towards developing ICT in the state and the girl child education, through constantly imparting knowledge of ICT to the girls child in Ondo State; to broaden the horizon of these young women and place them strategically in the world in areas of computer appreciation, Introduction to Microsoft office suite, Corel Draw among other ICT applications and packages. Governor Akeredolu said that the initiative is developed to encourage the girl child to pursue careers in science and technology.



Technology has the potential to engage thousands of young people and make them solution providers. The Ondo state government is committed to providing and equipping its citizens and the next generation of leaders with the right ICT tools. This is seen through various technology empowerment initiatives which cut across all genders in the state.



In human capital development, Governor Akeredolu has ensured the upgrading of the operations of State Information Technology Agency (SITA) to serve as infrastructural backbone for the State Integrated Financial Management Information System (SIFMIS) to ensure uninterrupted accelerated government businesses & transactions.



Ondo state under the leadership of its visionary and amiable governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu since assumption of office has gone the extra mile in making the state, its workers and the citizens of Ondo state most especially the youths and the girl child prepared and motivated for various ICT tasks. This was achieved through the constant training and retraining of its staffs and citizens in Information and Communication Technology to be better equipped, more relevant and to carryout tasks more efficiently.

PRINCESS EIGBOKHAN ORIH
TCC NEWS

Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, has called for effective synergy between the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) and the Nigerian Immigration in order to ease the problem associated with obtaining International Passports.

Akeredolu, who stressed the importance of the National Identity Card, said his administration would continue to give necessary support and assistance to the commission in the ongoing registration exercise.

He assured that spaces would be provided at the Local Government secretariats across the state for the continuous registration and capturing of citizens into the National Identity card database for the speedy issuance of the card to people of the state.

The governor spoke while being presented with his National Identity Card, in his office, Alagbaka, Akure, by the Director General, National Identity Management Commission and Chief Enrollment Officer of the Country, Aliyu Aziz.

Akeredolu, who appreciated the commission for fulfilling its promise of presenting his Identity card to him, stressed the importance of the issuance of identity cards to Nigerians in the battle against insecurity.

Speaking earlier while presenting the card to the governor, the Director-General of NIMC, Aliyu Aziz, said the activation and presentation of the card was a follow-up to the registration of the governor in September 2018.

The Director General, who was represented by the State Coordinator of NIMC, Mr. Akinwale Agbotoba, said the card in a form of smart card is in compliance with global standards, while its applications include carrying out wide range of services in the Nigerian identity ecosystem.

The DG said the card has a chip where individual’s demographic and biometric information are stored in the National Identity database for easy verification purposes and authentication.

He also added that the National Identification Number, NIN, equally embedded in the chip, would be a veritable tool to smash identity theft and acts of terrorism in the country.

While stating that the card has several security features that could prevent being cloned by fraudsters, the NIMC boss said the card also has a payment solution applet that could be used on ATM and POS.

“The card can accommodate in the future, e-Pension, e- Voting, e-Taxation, e-Insurance, e-Health, ” he stressed.

The NIMC DG, however, solicited the support of the Ondo State Government in the areas of sensitization and mobilization of the citizens and residents of the state through the state-owned media organisations.

The Deji of Akure Kingdom, Oba Aladetoyinbo Aladelusi, has commended Gov. Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State for his developmental initiatives in the town, saying “Akure people are happy with the governor”.

The monarch gave the commendation on Thursday at the flag-off of the reconstruction of Akure-Oda Road to a dual carriageway.

Aladelusi said Akure people were particularly grateful to Akeredolu for changing the face of the town with massive road projects.

The traditional ruler noted that some of the roads had been completed while others were ongoing in the state capital.

He said that the Akeredolu led-government had touched every nook and cranny of the state, adding that the ancient town would always support the governor.

Aladelusi, who also commended the governor for the “prudent management” of the state’s resources, said that unprecedented massive infrastructural development in the state had earned the governor the new name of “Mr Road”.

“Some people are insinuating that I don’t like Gov. Akeredolu.

“If the governor is doing all these projects in my town and I am not happy with him, God may be angry with me. All Akure indigenes are happy with him.

“The government has touched everywhere. Akure people can’t thank you enough. You didn’t mismanage Ondo State money. People now call you Mr. Road, Arakunrin Road,” Aladelusi said.

Source: https://tribuneonlineng.com/234889/

Governor Akeredolu has reiterated his commitment to making Ondo State a technology and innovation destination of choice for Nigeria. The proactive stance of the Ondo state government through the AKETI’s VISION is poised to harness and develop the potentials in the Ondo state youths.


For proper, improved and efficient health care delivery services, the Ondo State Government distributed 362 data management tools known as clinipak tablets to health workers to enhance primary healthcare delivery across the 18 local government areas of the state. These tablets are for efficiency and effectiveness of quality health delivery.



The state government embarked on the project to enhance effective management of health information data, which is the key to the delivery of qualitative healthcare. As well as health workers been trained on the use of the ICT tools. ICT is seriously becoming a part of the Ondo state government and its role will expand over time.



The world has woken up to the power of ICT and what it can do; for example, in health where the human genome has been mapped, which will eventually lead to treatments of the now untreatable diseases and better health through preventative measures.”



All these and many more are the reasons why the Ondo State governor Oluwarotimi Odunayo Akeredolu was given an award by the ICT Watch Magazine of best ICT Infrastructural governor of the year 2019 in recognition of his relentless effort at transforming Ondo state into technology and innovation destination choice of young entrepreneurs

PRINCESS EIGBOKHAN ORIH
TCC NEWS

Rice is staple food for about four billion of the world’s population. The Asian continent dominates in terms of global rice production, with China and India as topmost leaders.

The top 10 rice producing countries in the world currently are China, India, Indonesia, Bangladesh, Thailand, Vietnam, Bosnia, the Philippines, Cambodia and Pakistan. They are also among the top 10 consumers.

Rice is the second most important cereal after corn. In 2017, 482 metric tons were produced. Out of this, China produced 210 metric tons.

Nigeria is regarded as one of the highest rice importers globally until recently. In Nigeria, major rice producing states are Ebonyi, Kebbi, Kaduna, Kano, Niger, Taraba, Borno, Enugu and Cross River.

The country is currently the leading country in Africa in rice production as well as the highest consumer.
This is as a result of the efforts of the current government to discourage rice importation.
According to Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) data in 2015, the quantity of rice production was put at 5.5 million metric tons, while in 2017, there was an improvement at 5.7 million metric tons. But consumption rate was put at 7.9 million metric tons in 2017.

The improvement recorded in the production rate was attributed to CBN’s Anchor Borrower’s Programme which benefitted a total of 12 million rice farmers and four million hectares of FADAMA rice land. This has tremendously reduced import bills of the country and improved job creation.
Food security is one of the current challenges being faced in the country and all tiers of government are taking different measures to see to how this could be surmounted.

With the advent of Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu-led administration in Ondo State, different agricultural programmes have been flagged off and the results being recorded so far have been encouraging.

Ondo State is not regarded as a rice producing state. It is known for cocoa, yam, cassava and cashew, among other crops.
Attempts by previous administrations in the state to work with both Thailand and Malaysia on rice production didn’t yield any positive result.

The Akeredolu’s administration seems to be gradually making appreciable progress, using calculated approach to assist rice-producing communities. Over 70 per cent of the rice farmers in the state are members of the Federated FADAMA Community Association.
The present administration has taken rice production to higher level through capacity building, access to input and funds.

It also partners with FADAMA to set up a pilot mill at Alayere in Akure North Local Government Area. The mill is meant to be replicated in all rice-producing communities. Besides, plan is also ongoing to set up a bigger capacity rice mill by the state government before long.
Visiting some of the rice farms in Akure South Local Government Area and one located near Ogbese River at Asolo-Uso in Owo Local Government Area, efforts of the state government in ensuring that the farmers who are empowered record bumper harvest were revealed.

Farmers, who cut across several associations, said their challenges included inadequate tillers to till their farms in preparation for planting. This, they said, delays the pace of work on their farms.
The state government is busy exploring all available low line areas with high aquifer that are suitable for rice cultivation. Some of the places being currently used for rice farms are Aule, Leo and Ogbese, among others.

Rice requires a lot of water to grow; it is the water-logged swamps that were cleared by the state government through the office of the Senior Special Assistant (SSA) on Agriculture and Agricbusiness, Pastor Akin Olotu.

At first, some of the farmers owned up that they were being dissuaded by some members of their associations not to take part in the programme when it was initiated by the state government as they described it as another deceit from government which would not see the light of the day. But they appreciated Governor Akeredolu for proving them wrong.

While speaking on his farm site at Aule area of Akure, Mr. Kolawole Joseph lamented that cattlemen had attempted severally to enter their farms with their cattle but they warded them off on each occasion.
Mr. Daniel Okpe, who has two separate farms with his wife managing one at Aule, appreciated the governor on his Leo farm for the thresher provided for them which he said helped them a great deal.

He, however, said the powered tiller operators charged N30, 000 per hectare and due to shortfall in rainfall for some time; the machine could not do any work on the farm.
Another rice farmer, Isaac Olude thanked the Senior Special Assistant to the governor on Agric and Agricbusiness, Pastor Olotu for making sure the governor’s vision became a success.

He assured the farmers that the government would soon procure some sets of multi-purpose- powered tillers under the Commercial Agric Credit Scheme Loan, which would be distributed to all the rice-producing communities for smooth operation.

He explained that the powered tillers could till the ground when wet or flooded. It can also be used for irrigation and weeding purposes.

On how they maintain the farm, Mr. Sado Evans said: “Different herbicides are applied. When the crops are grown, they use herbicide called selective. The solution has been prepared in such a way that it would not have serious impact on the rice plant, but would dry up the weeds among the rice.

Source: https://thenationonlineng.net/rice-revolution-ondo-plans-bigger-capacity-mill/

By Falodi Fisayo

NOBEL laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka, is unarguably an untiring Nigerian whose understanding and views on social and political issues in the country cannot be ignored by lovers of good government. Even the dictatorial military government that trampled upon the rights of Nigerians for decades and denied them the benefit of electing their leaders in a peaceful manner for years before democracy returned to Nigeria about 20 years ago could not but remember Soyinka as a fearless individual who has chosen to live his life to fight injustice and oppression for the purpose of enhancing the advancement of humanity.

The playwright, besides being reputed as a man who always speaks the truth no matter whose ox is gored, also carefully chooses his company. So, the literary giant’s recent visit to Ondo State was not accidental in any form. In fact, the visit cannot but be likened to the proverbial killing of two birds with a stone.

The first point of call when Prof. Soyinka visited Ondo State for the D O Fagunwa Study Group Second International Conference holding at the International Culture and Events Centre (The Dome), Akure, was Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu’s office, where both men pondered on relevant issues concerning the development of the Sunshine State and the country in general.



The purpose of the 2019 edition of the D.O Faguwa Study Group’s conference is to celebrate Wole Soyinka’s 85th birthday, considering his long years of unwavering fight, support and commitment to the course of social justice through literature writing and other legitimate means. The conference was themed: “Wole Soyinka, D.O Fagunwa and the Yoruba Artistic Heritage.”At the venue of the conference, Soyinka’s virtues as a brave icon, role model and giant pace setter, among others, were celebrated.

Leading the pack of dignitaries to pour the eccommium on the literary giant were Prof. Ropo Sekooni, Jimmy Solanke and cinematographer, Tunde Kilani, among others. They all hailed Soyinka as a true Nigerian whose views on issues would always arouse the attention of discerning minds. Soyinka, who no doubt appreciated the popular dictum, seeing is believing, chose to visit a few of Governor Akeredolu’s developmental project sites. He went beyond relying on the various reports on the governor’s performance to visit a few of the project sites where he commended the people of the Sunshine State for making the right choice in electing Akeredolu as their governor. Without mincing words, Soyinka expressed gratitude to the current Ondo State government for celebrating his 85th birthday and for the completion of the ‘Dome’ which was meant to celebrate art and culture.


He also hailed Akeredolu’s infrastructural strides in Ondo State. The literary giant’s accolade stemmed from the indubitable fact that Akeredolu’s financial management ingenuity reflected in the prudent allocation of the scare public resources to promote the total wellbeing of the people of the. state. The Nobel laureate, who was personally driven and conducted round a few of the project sites in Akure, the state capital, by Governor Akeredolu, revealed that he had been on constant visits to the state in the course of his literary work and observed that the governor had changed the face of the Sunshine State in spite of the dwindling monthly allocation from Abuja.

Soyinka, with the governor and members of the state executive ouncil, saw and inspected the ‘A’Division/NEPA and the ongoing dualisation of NEPA/Oluwatuyi Roundabout Road projects. Marveled by the progress of the road projects, Soyinka said: “The fact shows the light.” He explained that it took him some time to recognise the A’Division/NEPA and NEPA/Olukayode ongoing dualisation project because of the serious infrastructural transformation that is going on in the area. Another visit to the workshop where about 284 dead and decayed vehicles were being reconditioned to enhance productivity in the public service elicited a profound commentary from Soyinka. Describing the workshop as a laboratory, where things hitherto considered impossible are now being made possible, Soyinka could not hide his excitement following his appreciation of the fact that the new initiative exposed artisans from Ondo State to new technology and modern ways of doing things. In short, Professor Soyinka hailed Governor Akeredolu for championing the cost-saving and strategic leadership initiative.

The Nobel Laureate, regarded as an advocate of good governance and transparent leadership, spared a thought for the security challenges confronting the South-West. He urged declaration of state of emergency to tackle the manece in the region. Soyinka said: “As regards the insecurity in the South West, there is an emergency. There should be a declaration of security emergency through out the land and measures taken accordingly. There are many directions of security lapses, you know it here, especially in Ondo State, it is a calamity through out the whole nation. There is an emergency.” The playwright asked the governors, especially those in the South West geo-political zone, to work assiduously toward tackling the security menace.

Akeredolu did not hide his love for the novelist’s contribution to development of knowledge. Besides describing him as a first class academic, playwright, poet, novelist and great human condition activist, the governor perceived Soyinka’s life as a lesson for public office holders because he had elevated the art of partisan living as the biggest ideal of social reclamation.

Falodi is the Press Secretary to Governor Akeredolu

Source: https://tribuneonlineng.com/234082/

This is a great development. The girl child is very important in our society.

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The Deji of Akure Kingdom, Oba Ogunlade Aladetoyinbo on Monday ordered the closure of market, shops and stalls for the celebration of Aheregbe and Omojao festivals in the Ondo state capital.

A Press Statement signed by Adeyeye Michael, Chief Press Secretary to the Deji says “the Palace wishes to bring to the attention of the general public that the annual celebration of the Aheregbe which is referred to as “Dududu” and omojao festival will be observed in the month of August, 2019.”

“The Aheregbe festival will hold on Wednesday 14 August, 2019 while the Omojao festival will hold on Thursday 29, 2019.”

“In line with tradition, all markets, shops and stalls in Akure will be closed on 14th and 29th August, 2019 to observance of the festival.”

“However, the festival will not in any way restrict human and vehicular movement.”

“All owners of shops, stalls and markets places in Akure are enjoined to comply with the directives by locking their shops, market places and stalls during these periods.”

Source: https://punchng.com/festivals-deji-of-akure-orders-closure-of-shops-markets/

One of the five point ''JMPPR'' agenda of Governor Rotimi Akeredolu SAN in rural development and community extension services is the steady provision Of Water Supply across Local government In Ondo State.

It would be recalled that in March, 2018 Ondo State governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu SAN gave Ondo State Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Agency, RUWASSA directive to “take inventory, to evaluate and to carry out the needs assessment of WATER FACILITIES in the state.

The program is tagged "Water-for-All programme, nicknamed “KAMOMI AKETI WATER SCHEME”.

RUWASSA, immediately swung into action, and the program was first launched in Ijare, Ifedore local government area of the State.

KAMOMI AKETI WATER SCHEME is indeed on course to achieving Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu’s zero tolerance to lack of access to portable water in all the 3,250 communities Ondo state.

So far, RUWASSA under the administration of Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu SAN has successfully rehabilitated over 1000 dysfunctional boreholes across the local governments of Ondo State.

The mission of our Governor Akeredolu is to ensure that all moribund facilities /non functional water facilities are fixed.

Following the injection of additional 30 reconditioned cars for the use of the Ondo State Government, the State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu has directed that the Permanent Secretaries who recently pulled out of the State Public Service be given one each of the vehicles as part of their retirement benefits.

Akeredolu said the directive became necessary in view of the promise he made to the former accounting officers when they came to bid him farewell on their retirement.

Announcing this to a cross section of Public Servants in Akure during the unveiling of the 30 reconditioned cars, Arakunrin Akeredolu said paucity of funds had made it impossible for the State Government to purchase official vehicles for members of his cabinet who have been serving the state for over two years now.

While calling for patience from all critical sectors in the state Public Service in need of operational vehicles, Governor Akeredolu assured of the unrelenting desire of his administration to reawaked the state economy towards prosperity.

“Let me stress that the units of vehicles being commissioned today cannot go round. But as more are completed, more people will get what is due to them”, he said.

The Commissioner for Finance, Mr Wale Akinterinwa said the occasion was a good day for the Ondo State Public Service in view of the fact that Governor Akeredolu has continually kept his promises to the state

He noted that Akeredolu is entrenching on the Sunshine State a good governance model hinged on Strategic Transformational Leadership which in no time will make the state the envy of others.

In his welcome address, the Secretary to the State Government, Ifedayo Abegunde described the governor as a visionary leader whose initiative has created a template of value for the good governance posture of the present administration.

The Chairman of Logical Ideas Limited, Chief Wole Okunnuga in his remarks described Arakunrin Akeredolu as a courageous administrator with ingenious acumen for transformation.

He said that the step of the governor has brought the people of Ondo State, especially artisans, into productivity as the programme has an inbuilt exposure of artisans in the state to new methods of reconditioning vehicles.

“This action has also given the state massive savings because brand new cars of these sort cost N528 million, but the governor has brought these cars to Ondo with N65 million. Some said why not buy ‘Tokunbo’ cars, but I told them that these are better than ‘Tokunbo’ because all necessary parts are brand new, while the cars come with two years warranty on engines”. he said.

Providing insight into while the State Government ventured into the project the Commissioner for Finance, Mr Wale Akinterinwa described the development as value addition, adding that Arakunrin Akeredolu has been prudently utilising the little resources accruing to the state to ensure good governance in the state and save public funds.

He stressed that the reconditioned cars would go a long way at enhancing the quality of productivity by civil servants in the state by ensuring improved service delivery.

Also on behalf of the drivers in the state the Chief Technical Officer, CTO, Mr Odunayo Kolawole assured the governor of proper use of the vehicles to serve the purpose they were meant to serve.

Source: https://www.thehopenewspaper.com/retired-perm-secs-get-vehicles/

The people of Araromi-Obu Community in Odigbo Local Government have commended the Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu on his move towards finding lasting solution to the crisis rocking Ago-Alaye Community over land tussle with their Ikale neighbours from Okitipupa Local Government.

The people of Araromi-Obu in Odigbo Local Government, under the aegis of Araromi-Obu Development Council (ADC), said the constitution of panel of enquiry by the governor to ascertain the causes of the crisis was a welcome development.


At a press conference over the weekend, Senator Omolola Meroyi, who spoke for the ADC, accused the Ikales of distorting historical facts as regards the real owners of the disputed land.

“It is imperative to inform the public that contrary to the deliberate falsehood, untruth, half truth and sophistry being peddled by General Bajowa and his cohorts, Araromi-Obu has been in existence for over 500 years with the present Ajobu, Oba Aderemi Adelola as the 18th occupant of the throne of the ancient town.

“It is therefore shocking that in spite of avalanche of documentary evidences freely signed by the Ikales as tenants of our forefathers spanning over a century, they could turn round to assert that Araromi-Obu people are settlers in their own land.

“We are satisfied with the fatherly role which Governor Rotimi Akeredolu has displayed as an arbiter in the conflict and urge him not to be deterred by the antics and outburst of belligerent individuals like General Oluyemi Bajowa (rtd) whose stock in trade is to benefit from the misfortune of the hapless indigenes of Araromi-Obu,” he said.

Also, Senator Meroyi alleged that the call for truce and peaceful resolution to the crisis from their own part as well from the state government and security agencies had on several occasions been snubbed by the Ikales.

Source: https://www.independent.ng/ondo-communal-clash-araromi-obu-community-hails-gov-akeredolus-peace-move/

The Governor of Ondo State, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Odunayo Akeredolu, SAN has urged the authorities of the Nigerian Army to immediately hand over to the Police for urgent prosecution, the soldiers arrested in connection with the alleged rape of a University student at the Akungba-Ikare military checkpoint.

Mr. Governor particularly finds the alleged offence callous, mindless and heartaching that it was said to have been committed by soldiers whose presence ought to be a succour to the people, especially the vulnerable, in the face of the heightening wave of violence and insecurity in the country.

It should be noted that the Government of Ondo State under Arakunrin Akeredolu, SAN shall do all within its powers to fight this bizzare menace of rape in the State. Rapists, or those who wish to traverse this ignobly desecrating path will find Ondo State too hot as a refuge for such nefarious act. Government shall be firm and decisive, the Governor says.

The Governor describes as heart-warming, the arrest of the alleged perpetrators of this case involving the soldiers at the Akungba-Ikare checkpoint. This is even as he salutes the swiftness of the Brigade Commander who ensured the seamless apprehension of those allegedly involved.

Reassuring as this effort appears, Governor Akeredolu is unequivocal and unwavering in his insistence that the suspects be handed over to the Nigeria Police for immediate prosecution. The full weight of the law must be tested in this particular case to serve as a deterrent to others who seek to undesirably, take advantage of the unprotected.

Signed:
Donald Ojogo,
Hon. Commissioner for Information and Orientation