Wale Akinteriwa; A Financial Strategist Giant

Olanrewaju Ayo

Making waves and becoming a technocrat in a chosen profession requires a great deal of hardwork, dedication and zeal. Making impact in his chosen profession is the major driving force for Wale Akinteriwa, an Accountant, and a well grounded Politician.

Adewale Olumuyiwa Akinterinwa, a native of Ile-Oluji town, Ondo State, was born to the family of Mr. Moses and Mrs. Agnes Akinteriwa on 12th of December 1962. He had his Primary education at K. Kotun Memorial Nursery and Primary School, Surulere, Lagos, from where he gained admission to Government College Ibadan in 1974.

Adewale was in GCI from 1974 to 1981, where he obtained both his WASC and HSC. He later proceeded to University of Ife, Ile – Ife (now Obafemi Awolowo University) where he obtained BSc (Hons) in Accountancy in 1986.

As a certified Accountant, Wale Akinterinwa started his career with the United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, where he had his National Youth Service and also worked with Afro Continental Nigeria Limited as an Accountant.
The Ile-oluji born Accountant cum Politician has distinguished himself as a professional both in the public and private sectors. He worked as an Assistant Accountant at Afro Continental Nigeria Limited and also joined Triumph Merchant Bank Plc where he worked at various positions in the organization as an Accountant.


Meanwhile, in 1999, he became the Special Assistant Finance, Investment, and Strategy at Lagos State Development and Property Corporation where he was till 2002.

However, very vibrant and energetic Wale Akinterinwa was sworn in as Commissioner for Finance in Ondo State in 2009 by Dr. Olusegun Mimiko where he displayed exemplary professional skills as far as the issues of finance were concerned. He worked on the Internally Generated Revenue IGR) of the State as it was and recorded great success even though he resigned his appointment subsequently over what had to do with his integrity, yet, he was adjudged to be a prudent financial manager that left billions of naira in the Government accounts.

Notwithstanding, Akinterinwa was re-appointed into the Ondo State Cabinet as the Commissioner for Finance in 2017 and 2021 respectively, a position he holds till date.

As it was during his first stint as the Finance Commissioner, he has been adjudged to be a prudent financial manager, who in the face of stringent financial position of the State has ensured that the present administration has been meeting all her financial obligations as and when due. One of the first things he did was to block every loop hole where Government funds get to private purses.

Also, one of his landmark achievements while in office presently is the restructuring of the State Development Bond to ease some funds for the State. The State Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) has also been experiencing a steady growth under his watch as the Commissioner for Finance.

Wale is a corporate finance professional with strong Managerial strategy, Finance and Accounting background with more than 28 years of excellent training, strategic leadership, mentoring and entrepreneurial prowess in diverse areas of investment banking, project finance management, real estate development, finance and management consulting and public sector engagement.

He is a member of Board of Directors of Gideon Trust Micro Finance Bank with its headquarters in Lagos.
He has also demonstrated remarkable success in implementing strategic initiatives in, and with, several private and public organizations (from Banking to public corporation and institutions) which consistently improved their financial fortunes and market operations performance.

The Ondo State Commissioner for Finance has pioneered and provided leadership for start-ups which have grown to become viable and competitive and has been involved in the restructuring and repositioning of a government parastatal into a very efficient, productive and profitable, self-reliant organization.

Wale is accessible even though very principled but straight forward unlike many politicians who easily renege on their promises. Whatever Wale tells you he would do, he will definitely do come rain come sunshine. He is not the type that pretends, he is always very factual not minding the results.
Meanwhile, to say that Adewale Olumuyiwa Akinterinwa possesses management style and reliable leadership skills is an understatement. No Governor would taste his professional skills and wouldn’t want him again evident from his re appointment by the Governor of Ondo State, Arakunrin Rotimi Akeredolu as the State Commissioner for Finance.

He played a pivotal role in the restructuring and the reorganization of the Lagos State Property Development Corporation for improved performance, and this has birthed most of the Government housing estates that changed the landscape of Lagos State during the Administration of Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu and subsequent administrations, while ensuring that the existing ones were efficiently managed for profitability.

Wale has severally served in various Governments and party committees both in Lagos and Ondo States in different capacities and it is on record that he always gives his best whenever and wherever he is beckoned to serve.

Wale, a member of Institute of Chartered Accountant of Nigeria attended both Nursery and Primary Schools in Lagos from where he proceeded to Government College, Ibadan. He is an alumni of University of Ife (now Obafemi Awolowo University) where he had a first degree in Accounting and MBA and also an Associate of the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria.


Wale Akinterinwa had attended various courses at home and abroad on banking, finance, leadership, management and strategic planning.
He was once the House of Representative candidate for Ile-Oluji/Okeigbo/Odigbo Federal Constituency under the Alliance for Democracy in 2003. He was also a Governorship Aspirant in 2012 on the platform of Action Congress of Nigeria. He is a member of many clubs and societies including the prestigious Ikoyi club 1938.

Wale Akinterinwa is from the famous and influential family in Ile-Oluji. The members of the family are spread across Nigeria and abroad occupying various leadership positions and serving humanity with passion.
Wale, a golfer loves football, reading, listening to music and engaging community development activities and discussion. Even though reluctant to be celebrated, yet, he has won many Awards as a result of his selfless service to humanity.

REVEALED: Ondo Deputy Governor Colludes With Some Commissioners To Circulate Fake Stories About Akeredolu’s health



There is a noticeable unease among the members of the Ondo State Executive Council as the deputy governor reportedly moves to battle the governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, over the governorship seat.

Sources within the government have revealed that the governor has become aware of the deputy governor’s lack of loyalty, Politics Nigeria reports.

While the deputy governor has not officially declared his intention to run in the 2024 gubernatorial elections in the state, his campaign is said to have begun some time ago.

The trouble began when Governor Akeredolu went on vacation and entrusted the deputy governor with the responsibilities of the governor’s office.

During his short stay as acting governor, the deputy governor, it is alleged, prioritized his personal interests over the state’s and the governor’s.

Furthermore, some members of the Executive Council have pointed fingers at the deputy governor regarding the circulation of stories about the governor’s health and subsequent rumors of his demise.

The Exco members, who spoke on the condition of anonymity due to the sensitivity of the matter, revealed that the deputy governor had sparked rumors about the governor’s health.

Expressing disappointment with the governor’s choice of deputy governors, one of the Exco members clarified that Akeredolu’s health was not deteriorating.

He explained: “The deputy governor is behind all these circulating stories. What actually happened was that after the Cabinet meeting three weeks ago and the subsequent courtesy visits, the governor decided to take some time to rest.

“Then, last Sunday, he left Akure for Ibadan in the hope of getting some much-needed rest. The governor has been advised to deliberately spend quality time resting. So, the deputy governor went to Ibadan to visit him and brought along some files.

“However, he didn’t inform the governor or his close aides about his visit. Upon reaching Ibadan, the governor signed the files, which were then returned to him. But the governor didn’t wait to talk to the deputy governor.

“When he returned to Akure, he started telling some of our associates that the governor should transfer power to him. He even attempted to persuade Exco members to support his position.

“He deliberately initiated these rumors about the governor’s health to gain public sympathy and support. The deputy governor lied to us. It was only when we started contacting the governor ourselves that we learned the truth.

“Just last Monday, the governor signed the May 2023 salary. The fact that the ministries are functioning should assure you that the governor is in charge and actively involved. At present, he is upset and pissed with these false stories.”

In a related development, a group called the Renewed Mandate Progressives Forum (RMPF) has accused the Deputy Governor of plotting to cause confusion and seize power from the governor’s office.

The group, in a statement signed by its Coordinator, Maxwell Olajuni, alleged that the deputy governor is inciting other members of the cabinet against the governor.

However, a government insider revealed that the deputy governor has already formed a group within the cabinet.

“The deputy governor has promised the Commissioner for Mines and Energy, Rasaq Obe, that he would be his deputy if their plan to remove the governor from power succeeds. Furthermore, he has assured the current Chief of Staff, Gbenga Ale, that he would appoint him as Secretary to the State Government.

*“Unfortunately, the duo of Rasaq Obe, Wale Akinlosotu (Commissioner for Culture and Tourism), are all vying to become Aiyedatiwa’s deputy governor.*

“Also, the Special Adviser on Gender, Olamide Falana has pledged loyalty to the deputy Governor as part of her scheming to be NDDC State Representative nominee. Falana is said to be using a member of the National Assembly from the Northern senatorial district to champion her aspiration.”

https://dailypost.ng/2023/06/12/disquiet-in-ondo-as-dep-gov-allegedly-moves-against-akeredolu-exco-divided/

Combating the menace of plastic waste pollution has become a global environmental challenge.

Plastic pollution is capable of affecting land, waterways etc and it's important that Ondo State rise up to the challenge by proffering a viable alternative to addressing this.

To this end, the Ondo State Environmental Protection Agency is inviting you to the 2022 OSEPA SUMMIT, themed, " Combating the Menace of Plastic Pollution" which is to be held on the 11th of August,2022 at the Alaafia Hall, Former Government Printing Press. Alagbaka, Akure.

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2023: ONDO AGOG AS MOYINOLORUN DECLARES MHA AMBITION

...Assures Quality Representation if elected

Ondo Town was Agog as MHA Favorite, Hon. Moyinolorun Taiwo Ogunwumiju formally declared his intention to contest the Ondo West Constituency 1 election come 2023.

Hon. Moyinolorun Taiwo Ogunwumiju during the formal declaration which took place at the secretariat of the All Progressive Congress (APC) Ondo Town in the presence of party leaders and members revealed that if given the opportunity to represent the people at the Ondo State House of Assembly, the Constituency will be holistically repositioned for more growth and development.

Hon MOYINOLORUN who was accompanied by his wife, siblings, families, friends and supporters In his official declaration speech, said, "I stand before you all today as your son, one who is ready to serve and give his all to the pursuit of the greater good of our Constituency"

"The time is now when we must act, not only for ourselves, but for our Constituency, for our future. We also owe it to our children to give them a better representation that will ensure that the future is secured for them"

Hon. Moyinolorun also appreciated the support which the party and the people of the Constituency has given him, while also enjoining them to do more.

In his words, " alone I can walk a mile, but with you I can walk many more miles, with your continual support I am rest assured that we will secure maximum victory at the polls."

Present during the event are, Deaconess Omolola Fagbemi, Commissioner For Commerce, Industry and Corporative society; Dr Ajibayo Adeyeye, Special Adviser to the governor on Political Matters; Hon Wale Akinlosotu, Commissioner For Culture and tourism; Hon Cecilia Fayase; Hon Ebenezer Akinsulire, Ondo West Council Chairman; Otunba Pat Kelly; Chief Olabisi Johnson; Hon Agabra Atili, APC deputy state Chairman and many others.

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The highlight for the Ondo State Youth was when a participant from Akure South Local Government Area, Abdulazeez Ojo Aliyu (with the sort code: (358962) won the sum of One hundred thousand naira in the Raffle Draw at the event, while others won airtime of thousands of naira.

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... Lauds Akeredolu for being Youth-friendly
... Says it's Youth O'clock

No fewer than Two thousand (2000) youth drawn from across the 18 Local Government Areas of Ondo State participated at the first of its kind Progressive Youth Festival held on 5th February, 2022 at the Liberty Stadium, Ibadan, the Oyo State Capital

The festival, organised by the All Progressives Congress National Youth Lobby Committee under the auspices of the Office of the APC National Youth Leader, Hon. Ismaeel Ahmed, brought together not less than 30,000 young people from the six South West states and Kwara State to demand for better representation and galvanize more young people to contest for political offices starting from the party convention and the 2023 general elections.

The outing for the Sunshine State Youth was packaged and powered by the Progressive Youth Stakeholders (Ondo State Chapter) under the leadership of it's National Coordinator, Engr. Babajide Akeredolu, who doubles as the Director-General, Performance and Project Monitoring Implementation Unit (PPIMU) in the state.

The event attracted various commendation from the youth who described the event as unprecedented which no doubt will spur them to actively engage more in the political activities of their respective communities.

Furthermore, Ondo state youth who attended the event also applauded the Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN for his youth-friendly government which they explained has continued to give youths in the state the much needed platform to thrive in many sectors of the state.

Also speaking at the event, the State Cordinator of the Pentagon Movement Group (PMG) Lulu Fawehinmi stated that the time is now for youths in the nation to step into the light by actively committing themselves to politics, he also stated that the youths in the nation must take leverage of the rising momentum of youth advocacy in Nigeria to reposition themselves for the year 2023.

The highlight for the Ondo State Youth was when a participant from Akure South Local Government Area, Abdulazeez Ojo Aliyu won the sum of One hundred thousand naira in the Raffle Draw at the event, while others won airtime of thousands of naira.

Various groups from Ondo State were represented at the event including the Pentagon Movement Group (PMG), Progressive Youth Stakeholders, Progressive Young Women Forum amongst others.

https://ondoupdate.com/ondo-state-youth-shines-bright-at-progressive-youth-festival/

Akeredolu is one of the most underrated Governors in Nigeria's history. He has been greatly exceptional in the area of infrastructural development, Industrialization and security. I hope he put more focus on Salary payment but i understand the present economic challenges of the country. He should also put more focus on delivering the Ondo Sea Port Project and the Araromi - Lekki road project. These are the projects that will turn the economic fortune of Ondo State around. Kudos

- Ondo state government has reduces school fees of AAUA

- The institution's acting registrar, Opeoluwa Akinfemiwa, made this known in a statement issued on Thursday, August 27

- Akinfemiwa said the reduction of school fees was to cushion the effect of COVID-19 on the parents.

Following the economic hardship occasioned by the novel coronavirus pandemic, the management of the Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko (AAUA) Ondo state, has reduced the school fees of the institution.

The Nation reports that the information is contained in a circular issued by the Acting Registrar of the institution, Opeoluwa Akinfemiwa, on Thursday, August 27, in Akungba Akoko.


Legit.ng gathered that Akinfemiwa said that decision of the management of the institution to reduce the school fees was to alleviate the economic effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on parents and students.

The statement read: “I write on the directive of the Acting Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Olugbenga E. Ige to inform all returning students of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko that following an earlier appeal by students, and in view of the economic effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on parents and students, Gov. Rotimi Akeredolu, has directed that the university should consider a reduction in school fees in a way that quality education can still be sustained.


It further stated that the returning students of the Faculty of Sciences would now pay N120,000 instead of N150,000 while the Faculty of Social and Management Sciences returning students would pay N120,000 instead of N150,000.

“The returning students of the Faculty of Arts will pay N80,000 instead of N100,000.00, the returning students of the Faculty of Education will pay N80,000 instead of N100,000 and the returning Law students will still pay the old fee of N150,000,” the statement read.

The statement urged the students of the institution, therefore, to take advantage of the reduced fees by paying their school fees and registering for their courses without any further delay. (NAN)

https://www.legit.ng/amp/1360473-nigerian-university-reduces-school-fees-covid-19-sends-crucial-message-students.html?__twitter_impression=true

Governorship aspirants who participated in the July 20, Primary election of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State have come together to work for the re-election of Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu in the forthcoming October 10, gubernatorial poll.

Leaders of the party including Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu SAN and the deputy Governor designate, Hon. Lucky Aiyedatiwa met on Sunday to strategize ahead of the August 22nd local government and the October 10, governorship elections in the state.

The Governorship aspirants include; Olusola Oke SAN, Chief Segun Abraham, Isaac Kekemeke Esq, and others who were represented.

Other leaders of the party at the meeting were; Senator Ajayi Borrofice, former Vice Chairman of the APC (Southwest) Chief Pius Akinyelure, immmediate past Vice Chairman (Southwest) Mr. Bankole Oluwajana Esq, Dr. Paul Akintelure, Prof. Bayonle Ademodi, Chief Bode Sunmonu and the state chairman of the party, Engr. Ade Adetimehin.

Briefing newsmen after the closed door meeting, Kekemeke who spoke on behalf of the leaders said the meeting was a clear demonstration that leaders of the party in the state have returned from the battle field to work together.

He said they have all decided to work together as a party so that they can jointly win both the local government and Governorship election together.

Kekemeke stressed that leaders of the party have resolved that there is no other home than the APC and that there is no other candidate than Governor Akeredolu.

He said:”We have decided that our party is bigger than all of us. We have applauded the Governor for his address today wherein he titled a new beginning. We have a bigger party . It can only be better. We, as stakeholders have resolved to appeal to our candidate that all internal cleavages are resolved.”

Kekemeke said the unity in party was the beginning of what the people of the state should expect, stressing that the party is ready and prepared to win the coming elections.

"We have resolved to work together for our victory in the August 22nd, local government election and the October 10, governorship election. We will win better than we have ever won before.” Kekemeke stressed.

Earlier at the meeting, Governor Akeredolu called for a new beginning where party cohesion and unity will be the watchword with the ingredients of democratic enterprise inculcated and imbibed.

“Persuasion, negotiation and consensus-building should be the hallmark of the new improved All Progressives Congress in Ondo State. It must be emphasised that we have a lot to benefit as long as our party remains in government in Ondo State.” Akeredolu noted.

The Governor appreciated all his co-contestants, elders and leaders of the party both at the State and at the National levels, especially the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria President Mohammadu Buhari, GCFR, National leader, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the National Caretaker Committee under the leadership of Mai Mala Buni, the Governor of Yobe State and others.

https://thenationonlineng.net/ondo-2020-apc-aspirants-collapse-structure-for-akeredolu/amp/?__twitter_impression=true

Some of the security vehicles provided by South-West states for the Western Nigeria Security Network, Operation Amotekun.
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The Ondo State Security Network Agency, Operation Amotekun, has announced the commencement of its recruitment.

Amotekun Corps Commandant in the state, Chief Adetunji Olu-Adeleye, who made this known on Tuesday in Akure, said the recruitment form would attract no charges.

The News Agency of Nigeria reports that Amotekun is a security outfit based in all the six southwest states and aimed at curbing insecurity in the region.

Olu-Adeleye advised interested indigenes between ages 18 and 70 years, with minimum qualification of primary school certificate, to apply for employment.

According to him, the deadline for the form is June 19.

https://punchng.com/amotekun-commences-recruitment-in-ondo/

Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN has reiterated his confidence on Ondo-Linyi Industrial Hub in solving unemployment in the state and Nigeria.

This was made known via his Twitter handle today on the significant progress recorded at the Ondo-Linyi Industrial Hub in Ore, in Odigbo local government council area.

Akeredolu noted that, with more investors and companies springing up in the state, it will provide more employment opportunities for the teeming youths and aid the overall growth and development of the state.

“The Ondo-Linyi Industrial hub with its many industries has continued to show promise in addressing the unemployment issues plaguing the country. With more industries there will be more jobs, contributing to the overall growth and development of the state.”

It will be recalled recently that, a Chinese automobile company has started the assemblies of trucks, among other production factories in the industrial hub.

https://twitter.com/RotimiAkeredolu/status/1268488304464400385?s=19


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NDDC audit report: Ondo Rep BTO fingered in Sharp Practices


Member representing Akoko North East /North West Federal Constituency at the Green chamber, Hon. Bunmi Tunji- Ojo has been fingered in the corruption practices rocking the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC).

Tunji-Ojo is the chairman, House Committee on NDDC.

The executive Director, Projects of the interim Management Committee of the NDDC, Dr. Cairo Ojougboh in a television interview disclosed that Tunji - Ojo once brought a ghost training while claiming the sum of N3. 7billion to be paid to him.
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Dr. Ojougboh said the Commission refused to pay the money because it was discovered that the lawmaker never did any emergency training that may have warranted payment.


Tunji-Ojo parades a retinue of Special Assistant across the state and he is currently being touted to be the likely Deputy governorship candidate to Chief Olusola Oke, SAN.


The executive Director, Projects said "The chairman House Committee on NDDC (BTO) came up to us. And I give you an example. This is proof. He brought out a training program. Emergency training program for N6. 4billion and said he has met the first milestone that he needs us to pay him N3. 7billion. And we say look, this milestone you are talking about can not be paid because you have not done it.


"He said the job belong to the speaker. And we said we were not paying. We went to meet the speaker, the Speaker said he is not aware of anything. Then it was not in the budget at all. When they now passed the 2019 budget, the Chairman House commitee now included it as an emergency project and line by line items that we must pay the money. We said we are not paying."


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The immediate past National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Chief John Odigie-Oyegun on Thursday passed a vote of confidence on Edo and Ondo Governors, Godwin Obaseki and Rotimi Akeredolu.

The Governors, he said, should be given the party’s ticket for re-election.

According to him, they have “performed creditably should be returned unless they do not do wish”.

Odigie-Oyegun said his call for the support for the two Governors was informed by the agreement reached to settle the leadership crisis at the national level that threatened its existence.

He however cautioned the party’s leadership from imposing candidates, calling for free and fair primaries in both states.

According to him, should other members showed interest, the party should accept other aspirants.

“Our democracy of course has no room for imposition so the party must accept and also present any member that offer themselves to serve in the positions being occupied by the incumbent governors,” he stressed.

The former Edo Governor, in a signed statement, specifically warned that the nature of the governorship primary election in Edo State would determine the shape and survival of APC as a political party.

He maintained: “It is of critical importance that the primary be seen even by a blind man, to be free and fair otherwise there would be political consequences.”

According to the APC Chieftain, the party’s governorship primary “will show Nigerians and indeed the world whether APC is a party of truth, change and progress, driven by the principles of fairness, social justice and equity, or it has become a party that believes and promotes business as usual!”

Odigie-Oyegun then prayed that a consensus be built behind Governor Obaseki but added in the absence of this, “everything must be done to ensure that the persons in the leadership of the party at the center who are part of the contrived crisis in Edo State must not even remotely be allowed to plan, participate or supervise the primary election.

“Allowing any member(s) of the national leadership who have been involved in the contrived crisis in Edo State would equate making such person or persons judges in their own case. This is contrary to the principle of natural justice and will be naturally resisted,” Odigie-Oyegun warned.

The former national chairman of the party also urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to prepare for free,fair and crisis-free elections in the two states.

https://thenationonlineng.net/odigie-oyegun-apc-should-return-obaseki-akeredolu/

Just as the Ondo Gubernatorial election draws nearer with the Independent Nationals electoral commission declaring that Candiates for the election can go ahead with the electronic campaign which was necissated as a result of the social distancing rule caused by the Covid-19 virus which has affected not only Ondo State but also the rest of the world.


Hon Wale Williams a member of the Ondo State House of Assembly from Ondo West has declared his support and loyalty to Chief Olusola Oke, a Gubernitorial hopeful under the caucus of the APC Unity Party in Ondo State. It would be recalled that after the long awaited report of the Ondo APC Unity Forum concerning its governorship aspirant for the 2020 governorship election in Ondo state, the group based on the report of it’s 7 man committee, the Unity Forum, by the content of the report has adopted Chief Olusola Oke, SAN as the candidate of the Forum. It’s also agreed that all the leaders and members of the Unity Forum are hereby enjoined to begin mobilisation across the state for the candidate of the forum.


Hon Wale Willias being a recognized member of the group in accordance to the agreements of the meeting has come out to endorse Chief Olusola Oke as the right man to lead the party,as well as Ondo state come 2020.


He thereby enjoins party faithfuls and the good people of Ondo State to throw their weight behind Chief Olusola Oke in the forth coming Gubernitorial election in Ondo State


https://ondoupdate.com/ondo-2020-we-will-work-for-apc-wale-williams/

In the midst of this ravaging Covid-19, the Deputy of Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State, Agboola Ajayi is campaigning for Governor under the platform of the PDP. He wants to take his boss’ job. Politicians and their over-ambitiousness.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LpOfum27Ues

“ In furtherance of this, we have also directed the closure of all primary and secondary schools as well tertiary institutions in the state as from Friday 20th, March, 2020 until further notice. ”

Read Akeredolu’s broadcast in full :

Governor Akeredolu’s broadcast on Coronavirus Pandemics

My dear good people of Ondo state, as you are aware, the world is currently experiencing an outbreak of corona virus (COVID-19) infection. This is a highly infectious disease spreading all over the world.

The disease is easily transmitted from one person to another. Our country Nigeria has not been spared of this attack.

In the last few weeks, the fear of its presence in our country has been confirmed.

The major symptoms of this viral attack are fever, cough, sore throat, sneezing, runny nose and difficulty with breathing. Any individual with these symptoms especially those who have recently travelled to areas where there is a serious outbreak should embark on self-isolation for a minimum of 14 days.

Such individuals should also in the interest of our corporate existence, report in any of our healthcare facilities nearest to them or call any of our emergency lines that will be released for assistance if they develop any of the symptoms.

On our part, this administration had taken the following steps to ensure that the health system is ready to manage the situation effectively in collaboration with the federal government and our development partners. These steps include:
Equipping the state infectious disease hospital as a treatment center for the disease.

Upgrading the state disease surveillance network to be able to identify cases and ensure proper community surveillance
Roll out a sustained media campaign on the COVID-19 infection.

Ensure a seamless collaboration with federal government and other development partners
To further strengthen our capacity to respond effectively to this emergency, we have set up a high level inter-ministerial committee to coordinate state’s response to the COVID-19 challenge.

The committee which is chaired by the hon commissioner for health, has members cutting across relevant institutions and MDAS.
The main term of reference of this committee is to activate, coordinate and drive the state response protocols.

The committee will engage all stakeholders and explore all means possible to curtail the threat of covid-19.

In furtherance of this, we have also directed the closure of all primary and secondary schools as well tertiary institutions in the state as from Friday 20th, March, 2020 until further notice.

This measure is to harvest our children into the safety net for proper monitoring and care.
There is no doubt that this global pandemic poses a real challenge to all nations, yet if we all collaborate effectively, we will overcome it successfully.

One major advantage that our state has is the experience and expertise we have developed over the years from our fight against Lassa fever and other infections.

We believe this will place us in good stead at this critical period. It is therefore important for members of the public to remain calm, avoid panic and spreading of inaccurate information.

We therefore wish to use this opportunity to call on all residents of Ondo state to obey and observe the simple, time tested and internationally accepted precautionary measures to fight this debilitating virus.

We urge us all to fully embrace the hand washing exercise at every interval of our daily activities. We must avoid hand shaking and unnecessary social embrace.

We must reduce or where possible, postpone, until further notice, ceremonies and other social gatherings.

We urge us to avoid staying in overcrowded areas and avoid any unnecessary travels outside the state.

It is important we engage in improved self and family hygiene as well as mobilise our community service providers including traders, drivers, butchers, bank workers, health workers to make use of face mask to cover the mouth and the nose when engaging in their daily activities.

To ensure that all measures stated earlier are totally successful, we hereby task our community leaders, political leaders, traditional rulers, religious leaders, heads of educational institutions, Nigerian medical association, association of general medical practitioners and other health workers, leaders of traders association, women groups, youth groups, transport unions and others to urgently commence a deliberate and comprehensive mobilization of their members to observe these precautionary measures.

Please let us take these measures seriously so as to wage the war against corona virus together and win.

My dear people, contrary to the misinformation and mischief set to create panic among our people, I wish to stress that no death has been recorded in Ondo state on account of corona virus so far. The situation as at today is that a suspected case is under intense observation and comprehensive test.

This process of surveillance and management currently ongoing in this isolated case is part of the standard procedure in dealing with infectious disease outbreaks. We urge us to ignore the unauthorized and unconfirmed statements.

Every epoch in history comes with its own challenges. We believe this corona virus pandemic is another test of our resolve to preserve our existence, we will win by the grace of almighty god.

As I end this speech, let me reassure you again that Ondo state government will do everything and all things in its power, knowledge and capability to protect and preserve our well-being. It is our duty and commitment to ensure that Ondo state people live a healthy and fulfilled life.

I thank you and may God bless every resident of this state.

https://rovingreporters.com.ng/2020/03/19/akeredolu-orders-closure-of-schools-indefinitely-over-corona-virus/amp/?__twitter_impression=true

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WE WILL GIVE WHAT IT TAKES TO ENSURE THE SECURITY OF OUR PEOPLE- AKEREDOLU

The Chairman of the Southwest Governors’ Forum and Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu,SAN, has said Governors from the Southwest are prepared to give whatever it takes for the security of lives and properties of the people in the region.

Governor Akeredolu reiterated the commitment of the Governors in the Southwest to the provision of efficient security network that will ensure the security of lives and property of the people in the region.

Arakunrin Akeredolu, who spoke on behalf of his colleagues at a Community Policing programme organised by the Inspector General of Police in Lagos for the Southwest, said he and his colleagues have resolved to ensure that the lives of their people are adequately secured to be able to go about their legitimate duties as law abiding citizens.

He said the security situation in the country has undoubtedly gotten to a worrisome point, such that everybody is greatly concerned.

" I doubt if the IG is even sleeping now. Only yesterday, he was in the east. By tomorrow maybe he would be somewhere else. The National Assembly is concerned and I'm sure Mr President is also greatly bothered," he said.

The Governor called for the decentralisation of the command structure of the Police in Nigeria in a manner that would enable the security of the people reflect their peculiar problems.

He noted that as much as the concept of Community Policing as being espoused by the Inspector General of Police may be good, it cannot entirely be the only solution to the myraid of security problems in the country.

Olabode Richard Olatunde
Special Assistant to the Governor (New Media)
February 13, 2020.

Ondo no dey carry last.

**says former governor under Akeredolu’s pay roll

The internal opposition group within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo state otherwise known as the Unity Forum has rejected the appointment of the pioneer national chairman, Chief Bisi Akande as chairman of the National Reconciliation Commitee set up by President Muhammadu Buhari.

The forum which is led by a former deputy governor of the state, Alhaji Ali Olanusi not only rejected Akande bit accused him of being on the payroll of the Ondo State Governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu.

Aside pummeling the reconciliation committee of the party, the group has condemned the setting up of the Advisory Council set up to guide Ondo State chapter of the party to the path of unity ahead of the 2020 governorship election.

The Olanusi group in a communique at the end of its meeting said:
” The Meeting reviewed the replacement of the Senate President with His Excellency Chief Bisi Akande as the Chairman of APC National Reconciliation Committee and pass vote of no confidence on Baba Akande as the Chairman of the Committee.

“This is because the said Chief Bisi Akande is on the pay roll of Ondo State Governor and Baba was part of the reconciliation committee that met with the party Leadership in Ondo State in July, 2019 at Heritage Hotel Akure”.

“That the Unity Forum condemn the setting up of an Advisory Council in APC Ondo State as the composition of the council did not reflect the real membership spread of the party in Ondo State but the “yes men” and cabinet members of the Governor of Ondo State except in one or two Local Governments.

https://ondoupdate.com/ondo-apc-group-rejects-akande-as-reconciliation-committee-chairman-says-former-governor-under-akeredolus-pay-roll/

THE flyover built by the Ondo State Government across the Benin-Ore Expressway at Ore and the Ondo Linyi Industrial Hub are to be inaugurated by President Muhammadu Buhari, Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu said on Monday.

He was at the State House, Abuja, to invite the President.

Speaking with reporters, the governor said: “I came to Mr. President for a specific issue, which is to invite Mr. President to Ondo State for the inauguration of our intersection.

“As you all know, I’ll be three years in office on the 24th of this month and the activities lined up to mark our third year in office include having to inaugurate a number of our projects that have been completed. That’s why I’ve come to personally invite him to inaugurate our flyover in Ore.”

On the insinuations that he wants to ride on the back of the Operation Amotekun issue to secure a second term, the governor said he has done enough for the people of Ondo State, hence he does not need the Amotekun popularity to be re-elected.

He said: “On the forthcoming election, you need to go to Ondo; I know that we have done more than enough. We are in the heart of the people of Ondo State, we don’t need Amotekun to be in the hearts of the people. You need to go there, by the grace of God, not our calling but for what God has enabled us to do in Ondo State is there for you to see.”

The governor also took the opportunity to renew his earlier calls for the legalisation of the farming of marijuana, which he said has a lot of economic and health values to the society.

“It’s not because I take it; I take CBD, that’s the oil, for medical purposes. I am convinced about the use to which we can put marijuana.

“I know of the fact because we had to bring in experts, who have gone round and believe that the strain of marijuana that we grow in Ogbese in Ondo State is the best in the world. So, if you have that then a government must find a way to put it into good use.

“Our own is that the pathway to growing marijuana for medical reasons, not for anybody to smoke,” the governor said.

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Ahead of the forthcoming governorship election in Ondo State, the elders of the ruling All Progressives Congress, in the Ondo South Senatorial District have declared that Governor Rotimi Akeredolu, would secure the ticket of the party and win the election for the second term.

The elders, under the auspices of the Ondo South Senatorial District Leaders of the APC, said the governor had no serious opposition either in the party or among the opposition parties in the state.

Speaking on Thursday, on behalf of the group, a party leader, Mr Ola Oguntimehin, said all the leaders in Ondo South had endorsed Akeredolu to go for the second term, saying this was the resolution made at a meeting of all the leaders in the district, held in Ore, Odigbo Local Government Area of the state.


According to him, some of the leaders at the meeting included: the state Deputy Governor, Mr. Agboola Ajayi, the Commissioner for Finance, Mr Wale Akintehinwa, Commissioner for Education, Mr Femi Agagu, Mrs Oladunni Odu among others.

He said, "Akeredolu deserves second term because he had done well in all the sectors in the state, particularly in infrastructures. He has embarked upon many developmental projects many of which have been completed.

"He has performed wonderfully well in the provision of good roads, healthcare, massive restructure in the educational sector and many others too numerous to mention.

" We, all the leaders and statekholeders of the APC in the Ondo South Senatorial District, have unanimously endorsed Governor Akeredolu for the second term. He has nothing to stop him."

He enjoined all the party faithful in the state to work and support the second term aspiration of the governor.

https://punchng.com/ondo-2020-akeredolu-has-no-opposition-in-ondo-apc-elders

The Speaker of the Ondo State House of Assembly, Mr Bamidele Oloyeloogun and the Chief of the staff to the State governor, Chief Olugbenga Ale, yesterday insisted that the second term of Governor Rotimi Akeredolu, is sure, declaring that the giants strides of the present administration have silent the opposition parties in the state.

He cited Akeredolu’s role in the establishment of the South-West security outfit, Operation Amotekun, as one of the things that had endeared him to the people of the state.

Oloyeloogun spoke at the Ondo state NUJ Press Centre during a Press Conference organised by a pro-Akeredolu group, the Democratic Peace Movement for Aketi 2020, in Akure, the Ondo State capital on Monday.

The group, which consists of mostly appointees of the governor, called on Governor Akeredolu to consider running for the second term in office, said: “the second term for Akeredolu is not negotiable.”


Represented by a former Deputy Speaker of the Assembly, Mr Samuel Aderoboye, the Ondo Speaker said Akeredolu had performed well in every sector of the state in the last three years had earned him the love of the people of the state.

The Speaker pointed out that opposition parties such as the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) had lost their voice as a result of unprecedented developmental strides of Akeredolu, urging the people of the state to sustain their support for the governor for second term.

“The role he played in the establishment of Operation Amotekun is a plus for him to secure second term in office. The people of the state love him. He is a man of integrity,” Oloyelogun said.

Addressing newsmen at the NUJ Press Centre, Alagbaka, Akure, the state capital, the Chief of Staff to the governor, Chief Olugbenga Ale, emphasized that the group decided to champion the call for the reelection of the governor due to the need for continuity of all the ongoing developmental projects he initiated.


Ale, said Akeredolu’s achievements had already earned him a second term, saying Akeredolu deserved the party’s tickets to re-contest in order to continue the developmental strides initiated by the governor.

The Chief of Staff who disclosed that the party leadership had been making efforts to resolve the internal wrangling with the state chapter of the APC to ensure victory for the party in the forthcoming governorship election in the state.

Ale said: “Akeredolu has done quite well to deserve a second term in office. There are many reasons why he should be supported for his re-election.

“He has done much to ensure peace, unity and harmony in the state, because, without peace and unity, you cannot achieve anything.

“He has touched virtually all sectors, from health to education, agriculture, road construction, infrastructural development and he has improved the economy of the state.”

The Chief of Staff said, “development of human capital, regular payments of workers salary and he has even agreed to pay the new minimum wage with effect from this January and giving him another term will ensure the completion of projects scattered across the state.”

Also speaking, SUBEB chairman in Ondo state, Princess Oladunni Odu highlighted major achievements of governor Akeredolu in education sector which included massive construction of school and modern laboratories in primary schools in all local government areas.

Also speaking at the press conference, the governor’s Senior Special Assistant on Security matters, Alhaji Jimoh Dojumo, said the southwest governors were working on recruitment modalities and how those employed will be trained by certified security experts.

“We are working round the clock for the commencement of Operation Amotekun. The recruitment exercise will soon commence in the six states and the personnel will commence work soon as well,” Dojumo said.

According to him, consultations were made before the launch of the security outfit.

According to him, the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Mohammed Adamu was carried along in all stages before the outfit’s launch.

Besides, he said the IGP sent a representative to the Southwest security summit held in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, where the six governors agreed on Operation Amotekun.

The coordinator of the group, Prof Olu Aboluwoye, said Akeredolu was committed to moving the state forward, calling on the people to support him for second term to enable him to deliver more dividends of democracy to the people.

Aboluwoye said ahead of 2020 governorship election in Ondo State, the pressure group within the state chapter of All Progressives Congress (APC), Democratic Peace Movement for Aketi 2020, had thrown their weight behind the re-election of Governor Rotimi Akeredolu for a second term in office.

https://sunshinetruth.com.ng/2020/01/28/2020-polls-akeredolus-achievements-have-suppressed-pdp-other-oppositions-ondo-speaker-ale-odu/

JOHNSONSOLAFUNMI:
Stop celebrating mediocrity


I’m from ONDO STATE

Meanwhile, if other states have all been paying and Ondo State is yet to start paying, it's people like you that will be crying up and down. Ondo state is paying now you're calling it mediocrity. Be happy for once.