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Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu,SAN , has been conferred with an Award of Excellence In Infrastructural Development by the state Council of Nigeria Union of Jounalists (NUJ).

The award was conferred on the Governor at the State Secretariat of the NUJ on Tuesday, November 26, 2019.

The Chairman of the state NUJ Coucil, Comrade Adetona Aderoboye , said the award was in recognition of the giant strides of the Governor, adding that the Union decided to confer the award on Governor Akeredolu to serve as impetus for him to do more for the development of the state.

He said: ”Arakunrin Akeredolu’s diligence and unparallel contributions to the socio-economic and political development of Ondo State have not gone unnoticed by members of the Fourth Estate of the realm.

“It is worthy of note that the administration of Oluwarotimi Akeredolu took a radical departure from the past style of governance with the unprecedented commitment to the provision of Infrastructure across the nooks and crannies of the state.

“In fact, the entire landscape of the state has been turned into a huge construction site with projects in Road Construction, Education, Health, Water Supply, Agricultural and Rural Development, while it is needless to mention that the administration’s industrial drive is obviously yielding fruitful results.”

In his address, Governor Akeredolu said his administration, since inception, has done its utmost best within the available resources to create a conducive environment for journalists in the State to practise their profession through training and the provision of necessary infrastructural facilities.

According to the Governor, some of his administration’s interventions include; Upgrading of facilities and the work environment of Ondo State Radiovision Corporation, which was comatose when he took over; Rehabilitation of Adaba FM Road (ongoing) and the Rehabilitation of the road to OSRC (ongoing).

The interventions also include the Setting up of Digital television Studio for recording and presentation of government programmes for the Ministry of Information and Orientation; Resuscitation and rebranding of Ministry of Information Newsletter which carries news across Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) and the Procurement of two buses for Government House Press Crew to mention but a few.

Governor Akeredolu, who said he had not just watched, but received without revulsion, media attacks under the guise of press freedom and free speech, assured that his administration will never gag the Press.

He said the two major news media houses of the State Government, the OSRC and Owena Press Ltd, (publishers of The Hope newspapers) have enjoyed freedom from government meddlesomeness into their contents.

He said: “We cannot feign ignorance of the hazards of your profession to which you are exposed daily. To mitigate this in our own little way, I wish to restate my earlier decision to undertake the insurance of all journalists covering the Government House activities.”

Olabode Richard Olatunde
Special Assistant to the Governor (New Media)
November 26, 2019.

Despite the strings of massive road construction successes already recorded by his administration, Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu,SAN, has said his administration had just started with the construction of roads in the state.

Akeredolu said his administration is poised to spread the construction of roads to every part of the state in order to improve economic activities and make life easy for the people.

The Governor spoke on Tuesday, November 26, 2019, while addressing Traditional Rulers in the state at the Inauguration of Oba Fedrick Obateru Akinruntan, the Olugbo of Ugbo, as the Chairman of the State Council of Obas, held at the International Center For Culture And Events (DOME).

Arakunrin Akeredolu assured that the ongoing rehabilitation of roads across the State will not stop, adding that a good number of roads in the State will be reconstructed as dual carriageways to ease transport and commerce and provide massive employment opportunities for the people.

The Governor said: “I want to say with all sense of modesty that we have not let down the people in fulfilling our promises to impact positively on the State and her people. I want to state that Your Majesties are living witnesses to some of our achievements in the last three years.”

Governor Akeredolu listed some of the roads already constructed by his administration to include: ”Oke Alabojuto Road, Ikare-Akoko; Lennon Jubilee - Solaco Road, Ugbe Road, Ikare-Akoko; Selected Roads in Ifon; Oke Afa Road, Supare-Akoko; failed portions along Iwaro-Oka/Isua Road.

“ Reconstruction as dual carriageway of the road from Emure Junction - AUD and from Ministry of works to Iyere Junction, Owo ; Reconstruction as dual carriageway of ‘A’ Division to Ijoka Road (ongoing); Reconstruction as dual carriageway of Akure to Oda Road (ongoing); Construction of selected Roads in Akure Township; Construction of selected Roads in Idanre; Igbara-Oke - Ibuji Road; Oke-Ogba Community Road

“Reconstruction as dual carriageway of the road from CBN to Bishop’s Court in Alagbaka, Akure; Sabomi - Ajagba Road (2.3km); Construction of Ile-Oluji Township Roads; Construction of flyover across Ore - Benin Expressway (ongoing); and Construction of Okitipupa – Igbokoda Byepass Road (ongoing).”

Arakunrin Akeredolu also disclosed that there have been massive renovation of public primary schools across the 18 Local Government Areas in the State, with the provision of school furniture, ICT facilities, fence to enhance security, amongst others.

He said his administration has implemented these projects, such that no local government area in the state is left out.

The Governor said the resolve of his administration to woo investors to Ondo State is already yielding fruitful results with the​Paper Mill Factory, Ethanol Plant,MDF/HDF Wood Plant and the Win-win Textile already established at the Ondo-Linyi Industrial Park in Ore for the rapid economic development of the State.

He stressed that the proposed Seaport is still very much on course, adding that It was gratifying to say that the project implementation plan for the Deep Seaport, spelling out milestones and timelines for the completion of the multibillion dollars projects, has been received.

“The feasibility study of the proposed Port of Ondo has shown that it is economically viable, as it has the deepest natural draught with the longest coastline in the West African Sub-region and capacity to harbour any ship in the world.” Akeredolu said.

Olabode Richard Olatunde
Special Assistant to the Governor (New Media)
November 26, 2019.

The University of Medical Sciences, UNIMED, Ondo City, Ondo State has received laboratory equipment worth over 120 million naira.

It will be recalled that the University won an award by Seedling Lab organization on May 1st 2019 at Boston, Massachusetts, USA with the promise to ship tons of equipment to the university.

The Department of Biological Sciences, UNIMED, Ondo was one of 13 awardees chosen for Instrumental Access 2019 from a pool of 46 applications received from 22 countries through a rigorous and competitive selection process.

Among other items received is a freeze dryer equipment that will be very beneficial for herbal medicine as it can be used to dry extracts from herbs and processed into therapeutic drugs.

The Dean of the Faculty of Science, UNIMED Prof. (Mrs.) Roseangela Nwuba, a molecular and cellular parasitologist and other members of the faculty were highly elated at the arrival of the equipment, saying it will contribute to research work of various faculties in the university.

The Vice-Chancellor, University of Medical Sciences, UNIMED, Ondo, Prof. Friday Okonofua, FAS, FAAS who personally inspected the equipment described the development as another milestone in the quest to make the university a hub of research into medical education.

To date, Seeding Labs has shipped 216 tons of lab equipment to 70 institutions in 34 countries around the world.

Temitope Oluwatayo
Public Relations Department,
University of Medical Sciences,
UNIMED, Ondo.

The State Government has started the rehabilitation and repair of the failed portions of federal roads across the state.

The exercise, which took off in Ondo on Monday, is being carried out to prevent total collapse of the road and also bring succour to motor users.

Different equipments have been deployed to the Valentino junction of the Ondo-Ife road, where the rehabilitation work began.

Drainage works have commenced, removal of unsuitable materials from the failed portions is in progress, while haulaging of boulders to stabilise the area is also being done.

Speaking with newsmen when the management of Ministry of Works visited the scene, Works and Infrastructure Commissioner, Mr. Saka Yusuf Ogunleye said the state government had to carryout the repairs as it had become inevitable.

"We are working here to fix this road because our people are the end users, the federal government stand not to refund money spent on its roads by state government notwithstanding. Due to the fact that this administration has a reputation for quality road infrastructure, we cannot turn a blind eye while this road go into total ruin. This is not the first time we are doing this. We did same at Owo-Ikare and Owo-Ipele roads.

The Special Adviser to Mr. Governor on Works, Lands and Infrastructure, Engineer Raimi Aminu said the failed portion and other potholes in Ondo would be attended to.
According to him, the rehabilitation work was delayed by the prolonged rainy season.

Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Mrs. Lola Julianah Fagbemi, who is an indigene thanked Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu Aketi SAN for showing love and responsiveness to Ondo peoples plight.
She said the Governor had shown himself as a statesman.

A member of the State House of Assembly, Honourable Leonard Akinribido described the rehabilitation as a thing of joy, adding that the Governor was demonstrating to the world that democracy was meant to solve peoples challenges.

Sunday Ajibola,
Head Media,
Ministry of Works and Infrastructure

The Ondo state Governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu SAN will on Thursday in Akure, the state capital receive the Project Implementation Plan for the proposed Ondo Deep Seaport from Ocean Infrastructure Management (OIM), a Spanish firm, and Franchise and Business Solutions Limited (FBS), its Nigerian partner.

The plan, which will be presented to the Governor during a high-leveled interaction meeting on the seaport project, will spell out milestones and timelines for the completion of the multi-billion dollar project.

Aina Egharevba, managing director/CEO of Amiable Consultancy and Logistics Services, consultant to the State Government on the port Project, said the deep seaport being championed by Akeredolu’s government, would open up the economy of Ondo State and create jobs for over 20,000 people in the coastal areas of the state.

Egharevba, who is a former executive director, Marine and Operations of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), said some key milestones including the preparation of the port feasibility study; conducting preliminary surveys such as the bathymetric/hydrographic survey and geotechnical survey; soil resistivity test, Met-Ocean studies; and topographic survey for the deep seaport, have been successfully achieved.

She said the feasibility study and conceptual master plan for the new port have been approved by the NPA.

Egharevba said the Spanish team will also carry out a review of key project issues and establish common understanding of the project objectives with officials of the Ondo State Development and Investment Promotion Agency (ONDIPA).

“After this meeting, we will be moving to the next crucial stage, which is the development of the Outline Business Case (OBC) and Final Business Case (FBC). We are committed to working with the Ondo State Government to realise the full vision of the Governor for the deep seaport,” she said.

Recall that on a recent investment drive trip to The Netherlands with President Muhammadu Buhari, Akeredolu said the Ondo Deep Seaport project is the future of the state.

“We are doing things for the next generation. We have started and there is no going back. The President has said most of the times that Ondo is the right place for a deep seaport. We should not play politics with everything. This is the best place to have a deep seaport,” he said.

According to him, the state has the responsibility of preparing the ground and showing the feasibility and bankability of the project.

“The Chinese, Dutch, and others are interested because this will be a West African port; not just for the country. It is not that we are looking for money to build a port but we are looking for investors willing to invest here,” the Governor had said in Akure during the presentation of the report of the consultants to the State executive council and stakeholders of the coastal communities earlier in the year.

Source: Business Day

In preparation for the forthcoming gubernatorial election in Ondo State, the Aketi One 2 One foot soldiers has continued in their strides to ensure the victory of the Executive Governor of Ondo State, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Odunayo Akeredolu at the polls.

Through its numerous mobilisation and awareness efforts in Ondo west LGA, the group has continued to establish it foothold in the grassroot areas across the 12 wards; spreading its arms to welcoming new additions within it folds.

The group was in a meeting with the Chairman of Ondo West Local government, HON. ADELAKUN at his residence in Ondo town. The need for the group to intensify its effort in the second term agenda of Arakunrin Akeredolu was emphasized

Hon. Lulu Fawehinmi, S.A to the governor on Research & Documentation led the team comprising of the LG Coordinator Mr. Ayodele and 12 ward coordinators. Hon Lulu Fawehinmi appreciated the exemplary leadership of Hon. Adewale Adelakun for his wide inclusion in all activities happening in Ondo west local government which has given everyone under him a huge sense of belonging.


Also at the meeting, the group requested from the Chairman, to continue his inclusion in all activities in the local government and the State in general.

Hon. Adewale Adelakun in his response to the group appreciated the group for its unrelenting efforts aimed towards the second term agenda of the Executive State Governor of the State Arakunrin Akeredolu and LGA.

He further explained that it has become very imperative for everyone to join hands together and work for the sustenance of good governance in the state, adding that Arakunrin Akeredolu has performed immensely well as Governor of the Sunshine state since inaguration as the Governor of the state. He reiterated that it has become quite needful for the group to be undaunted in its resolve to see to the actualization of the beyond 2020 Aketi dream.

He went on to add that he is ever ready to support the team and its sole objectives, promising that he will ensure the inclusion of all interest group in all activities in the local Government.

Giving the vote of thanks, Mr. Akinbi Kehinde ,Ward 1 Coordinator appreciated the Council Boss ,Hon. Adelakun for a transparent government and uniting the leaders of our great party , APC in Ondo West. He also thanked the members present for their efforts and commitment towards the groups goal.

Source: https://citadelng.com.ng/2019/11/11/ondo-west-lga-chairman-recevied-one2one-coordinators/

It was a memorable homecoming for the Executive Governor of Ondo State, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Odunayo Akeredolu as the good sons and daughters of the Sunshine state trouped out en-masse amidst fanfare and excitement to welcoming the white bearded legal cum political giant.

The people who had gathered at the Akure Airport could not hide their excitement as they awaited the arrival of the state governor; screams of joy rented the air as the plane of the governor made a touchdown, while the governor alighted to the outmost delight of the people.

The rousing welcome accorded the governor was not only a proof of his popularity in the state but also a testament to his unending legacies in the state.

With the great display of love and affection shown and exhibited today, it has gone a long way in attesting to the loyalty and support of the good sons and daughters of the sunshine state to their ever working and astute leader who has seen to a positive change of the fortunes of the state through numerous developmental projects and initiatives.

Presents at the airport were top state government personalities, party members and good sons and daughters of Ondo State

TCC NEWS
Amudipe Marcus

Source: http://ondostate.gov.ng/Home/NewsItem/Akeredolu-Returns-To-A-Rousing-Welcome-

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PHOTOS: The arrival of the People's Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN, at the Akure Airport, as thousands of party members, associates and the people in general came out en masse to welcome their Governor into the state on Friday, 8th November, 2019.

Source: https://www.facebook.com/190007574969529/posts/468792897090994/

Welcome Mr Governor. Your Excellency, make we no be like Lagos Governor.

By Kemi Olatunde

The Executive Secretary of the Ondo State Primary Healthcare Development Agency, Dr. Francis Akanbiemu has said parents who release their children and wards for routine immunization in the rural communities would soon be rewarded by the primary healthcare agency.

Akanbiemu disclosed this during a programme on a private radio station in Akure, which was monitored by The Hope.

According to him, the move is part of the strategies of the agency to beef up its sensitization strategies for further improvement in immunization in the state.

He noted that although the state is performing better than before in routine immunization, embarking on more strategic sensitization would allow for improved result.

While reeling out the statistics, Akanbiemu said the state has moved from 65 percent recorded on immunization few years ago to 79 percent, adding that the target is to record 100 percent performance in immunization.

He hinted that the idea of rewarding household with highest record of immunization is to further open the eyes of the people in the community to the importance of participating in the immunization of their children and wards.

The Executive Secretary also explained that the agency has embarked on expansion of some facilities which can no longer accommodate patients due to the growing number of the people in the area.

He said the agency has recently relocated the facility in Oke Mapo, Owo after it discovered the need for a bigger accommodation with the quality of services it’s rendering.

Akanbiemu stressed that the Agency has also embarked on more training of its officers and both agency and adhoc staff at the facility level.

The essence of the training especially for those at the facility according to him is the need for them to have attitudinal change, noting that the agency will to continue harp on this for better performance.

However, he added that, as a way of encouraging the facilities to perform better, the agency has also started motivating the facilities by making more fund available for better service at the health centers.

Ondo state governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu has appealed to the Federal Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development to release the second tranche of the Women Fund for Economic Empowerment, (WOFEE) loan to the state.

He made the call while declaring open the 19th National Women Council Meeting held at the International Event centre, the Dome, in Akure the state capital.

The governor was represented by his deputy, Mr. Agboola Ajayi,. He said the state government has paid its counterpart contribution of N6million to complement the federal government’s contribution to the Bank of Industry in 2005 for helping poor women farmers.


“The first tranche of the loan was distributed to 38 women cooperatives in 2005/2006. A total of N9,275,000 was released to the cooperative societies due to be repaid within 24 months.

“As at 1st August, 2019, a sum of N10,233,288.86 consisting of recovered loan, undisbursed fund and the two per cent interest on the fund in the custody of Bank of Agriculture was due for second disbursement.

“Despite 80% recovery in respect of the first tranche, the Bank of Agriculture is yet to disburse the second tranche. There is seemingly a stalemate”. He noted.


Speaking on the theme of the conference, “Equality and social inclusion: A panacea for peace, security and sustainable development in Nigeria”, the governor stressed the need to make a concerted effort to ensure gender mainstreaming in our social development agenda.

Akeredolu described social inclusion as a way of finding a stable society where no one is discriminated against, saying this guarantees peace, security and sustainable development.

He therefore called on women to rise up and play their necessary roles in every facet of the national development.

He enjoined the council to consider the overall objectives of the Economic Recovery and Growth plan for social development in the formulation of national social policies for Nigeria.


The Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Mrs Dame Pauline Tallen commended the South West governors, and rated them high as far as women inclusion in governance is concerned.

She noted that social justice is a catalyst for peace and harmony.

She condemned the prevailing dastardly acts against women and children across the nation, including the rehabilitation centre under the guise of religion houses in Kaduna and baby factories across the country.

Mrs Tallen appealed to state governors to domesticate the Child Right Act in order to ensure that perpetrators of violence against children are punished.

She further urged governors to partner the ministry at ensuring that children in the grassroots are enrolled in school, while stressing the need for women to be educated.

Earlier, in her welcome address, the wife of the state governor, Arabinrin Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu described the annual event as an avenue for participants to interact, network and get acquainted with the culture of the host State in a bid to forging national integration.

Highlights of the event include presentation of awards to some governors who allow women inclusion in their administration. They are the governors of Ondo State, Kwara, Sokoto, Lagos, Kaduna and Akwa-Ibom.

There is truly something about giving, particularly so, in leadership. Truly, the receivers feel good, but do take note that the givers also feel good; the very act of giving uplifts the spirit of the givers. Leaders give and leadership is about giving;


Wise leaders subscribe to what Martin Luther King, Jr. (1929 - 1968) once said, “The time is always right to do what is right”. Wise leaders are good servants and good leaders. “The principle of service is what separates true leaders from glory seekers” And true service inspires service. A leader possesses his own standards, values and norms.


The ondo state governor, Oluwarotimi Odunayo Akeredolu SAN has over time been described as pure, peaceable, quiet, reconciling, gentle, calm and a man with a great Ocean of service to the people.

I want to point out here that, the most important thing in human life is to promote human values as the foundation of daily life. Values are wisdom and they can also serve as supply of good foundations for successful leadership and good community living.

20% of the inhabitants of Aratunsin in Akure the ondo state capital have regular supply of pipe borne water while the remaining 80% do not have access to regular supply of pipe borne water. This figures indicates that access to portable water supply at Aratunsin comnunity is very poor.


Here is the good news! Akeredolu has approved the construction of a water facility that will supply 100, 000 litters of water per day to the inhabitants of Aratunsin community of Akure south local government area of Ondo state. The water source is 5 kilometres away and totally free. Even better than the recommendations and standard of UNICEF.

According to UNICEF Nigeria, the Assembly established that it is the right of every human being to have access to sufficient water for personal and domestic uses (between 50 and 100 litres of water per person per day), which must be safe, acceptable and affordable (water costs should not exceed 3% of any household income), and physically accessible (the water source has to be within 1,000 metres of the home and collection time should not exceed 30 minutes).

Aketi has the leadership capabilities and wisdom to do things for his people which will better the quality of their lives.

According to the USAID, access to improved water and sanitation is a daily challenge for most Nigerians. But reverse is the case in ondo state. The citizens in st. Peter unity sec. School Akure, Agape junction Idanre road, Illekun Housing estate oda road, state audit headquaters alagbaka, mechanic village, oke aro, ijapo extension, ijomu junction, light and life , ijigba 1 ikajola, etc. across the 18 local government areas enjoy portable water from the 750 boreholes constructed in the state.

most of the water pipes located in the 18 local government areas of the state were either busted or laid in drainages. In the light of this the residents were cut off from regular water supply and also exposed to diseases such as cholera and diarrhoea.


The residents of Ondo state were forced to have an alternative source of water supply due to the “epileptic” water supply experienced in the state. 20% of the inhabitants depend on water tankers for their source of water 18% of the inhabitants depend on water vendors for their sources of water and about 36% of the inhabitants have none.


Decisions taken by this leader, governor Akeredolu is driven by his visions of tomorrow and based on the experiences garnered from the past.

Refreshing Perspectives of Governor Akeredolu is changing the once upon a time impossibility to possibilities.
Water is life; adequate supply of water is paramount to life and civilization.


Leaders lead by serving others; they are here to serve, not to be served. Of a truth, Leadership servitude indeed nourishes the spirit - The words of Aketi.

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#Akeredolu gains
#Akeredolu wins
#Water is life
#Akeredolu is life.

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TCC NEWS

The Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, has stepped up work on the N6 billion 132KV Transmission Line and 132/33KV Sub Station which it is constructing at Okitipupa in Ondo State, to cover about 2,000 communities.

Speaking during an inspection of the project in the company of the Deputy Governor of Ondo State, Mr Agboola Ajayi, the NDDC Acting
Managing Director, Dr Akwagaga Enyia, said she was excited that the Commission was constructing “a huge power station” in the oil-producing area of the state.

She said: “I was told that for some time, there was delay in the
progress of work at the site. When I came on board as the Acting MD, I
made sure that funds were released to put the project on fast-track.
That is why work is going on at a much faster pace now.”

Dr Enyia stated that it was one of the key projects with many months of
outstanding Interim Payment Certificates, IPC, which were cleared to
pave way for progress at the sites.

The NDDC boss assured that as more funds were made available to the
Commission, payment would be sustained to guarantee early completion of
the project, stating that the contractor had promised to complete the
project by the first quarter of 2020.

In his remarks, the Deputy Governor gave kudos to the NDDC, stating that
the Commission had done well in spite of some challenges which were
expected in any organization, especially an interventionist agency.

He expressed delight that over 2,000 oil-producing communities spread
across five local government areas will benefit from the sub-station.

He advised: “We must look at how we can strengthen the Commission to
deliver on its mandate. We need to encourage and support NDDC to do more
for the people of the region.

Ajayi commended Dr Enyia for being the first NDDC Chief Executive
Officer to personally inspect the power station, noting that the visit
offered her the opportunity to see what NDDC was paying for.

He stated: “For us, this is the most important project NDDC is executing
in Ondo State. If you deliver this project, you will have delivered the
whole of Ondo South from the pains of lack of public power supply. All
of us will be happy with you and the economy of the area, which had been
crippled for many years, will begin to boom.”

The Deputy Governor emphasized that the project was very dear to the
hearts of the people, He, therefore, urged the NDDC and the Federal
Government not to relent until the project was completed.

In his own remarks, the Executive Director Engineering and Technical
Services, Niger Delta Power Holding Co Ltd., Engr. Ifeoluwa Oyedele,
said the inspection by NDDC was very significant because it underscored
the importance of collaboration between the various agencies of
government.

He said that the NDDC sub-station would be fed from NDPHC power station
in Omotosho, which, according to him, was grossly underutilized. “We
have four turbines at the station, but at the moment we are firing only
one, while the rest are idle,” he said.

Oyedele observed that the southern senatorial district of Ondo state
represents the core economic base of the state as it is the
oil-producing area. He lamented that the absence of public power supply
in the area had strangulated the state’s economy for 12 years.

He noted that the NDDC sub-station was a critical power infrastructure
for the people of the area because even when PHCN had energized the
Okitipupa power line, it would be largely ineffective until the NDDC
sub-station comes on stream.

Giving a brief of the project, the Managing Director of Stedy
Engineering Ltd, Mr Benson Obayelu, said that the scope covers the
evacuation of light from Omotosho with a step down at Ireje through a
132KV double circuit line with two 30/40MVA transformers at Okitipupa.

He said that the transmission lines run through Ireje with 145
electricity towers that are standing on concrete foundations. He noted
that all the materials needed for the project were already on site at
Okitipupa. The materials include 45 kilometres of wires and 240
kilometres of conductors.

He re-stated that five local government areas in the southern Senatorial
district of Ondo State that have been without public power supply would
be connected when the project was completed.

A traditional ruler from Ilaje Local Government Area, Oba Oluwashegun
Akinyomi, thanked the NDDC for the intervention, noting that all hands
were on deck to deliver the project expeditiously.

He applauded NDDC for stepping in to resolve a prolonged electricity
problem in the oil producing communities.

Source: http://pointblanknews.com/pbn/other-news/nddc-expedites-n6billion-power-project-for-2000-ondo-communities/

The Ondo State Government in conjunction with Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) and Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has started training of over 360 youths on different business enterprise.

The three-day entrepreneurship programme, organised by Ministry of Youths and Sports Development with SMEDAN, started on Monday and would end on Wednesday.

Governor OluwarotimiAkeredolu,SAN of the state said that one of the major problems facing youths in the country was unemployment, hence the the need to train youths on businesses.

The governor who was, represented by his Deputy, Hon Agboola Ajayi, said one of the core values of his cardinal action plan as a government was human capital development, being the foundation of socio-economic growth of the state.

According to him, over four million youths enters the labour market against the available one million job.

Akeredolu said "As our administration is committed to sustainable youth empowerment,this three-day capacity building training is intended to unlock and re-invent your creative potential and provide another opportunity for you to either start or scale up your existing businesses.

"We cannot pretend to be unaware of the teething challenges confronting up and coming young entrepreneurs,notably the inability to access the initial capital outlay," he said.

Akeredolu said the agricultural value chain business was significant aspect of his government's plan to create jobs for unemployed youths and to grow the state economy.

He revealed that the business had engaged over 18,000 youths,with social protection and reinvestment programmes had currently engaged about 50,000 youths through its various components.

Also, the commissioner for Youth and Sport Development, Mr Dotun Owanikin said the programme showed the commitment of the governor towards youths in the state.

He said the training would make the youths self-reliant and empowering them to ensure a sustainable employment opportunities in the state.

Owanikin revealed that each local government had minimum of 20 youths, saying," what we are trying to do here is to start a chain of employment for the youths in the state."

The State Manager of SMEDAN Mr Biodun Ayedun thanked the government of the state for giving the youths opportunity to be employers of labour.

Ayedun revealed that after the training, the participants would be able to access loans between one million and N10 million, payable after 18 months of collection with five per cent interest rate.

Source: http://ondostate.gov.ng/Home/NewsItem/Ondo--Partners-CBN--SMEDAN-To-Train-Youths-On-Entrepreneurship

Source: https://ynaija.com/the-ynaija-governors-ranking-for-october-absurdities-vs-revival/

The implementation of the N30,000 new minimum wage in Ondo State will cost the government N45 billion.

This represents 20 percent increase in the current wage bill of workers in the state which stood at about N36 billion.

Ondo State Commissioner for Economic Planning and Budget, Pastor Emmanuel Igbasan declared this in an interview with The Hope, yesterday.

He said :”The minimum wage which our workers rightly deserve will increase our wage burden between 18 and 20 percent on monthly basis when implemented “.

According to him, the state government will need additional N9 billion to meet up with the payment annually.

His words: In terms of naira and kobo, we are talking about a wage bill from about N36b on yearly basis to about N45b when fully implemented”.

Igbasan however called for the review of the present revenue sharing formula that will give more money to the state and local governments, saying development come from the grassroots.

He said in a situation where the federal government gets 52 percent of the revenues from the federation account is unfair, calling on the federal government to see the need for the review of the sharing formula in favour of state and local governments.

Igbasan said the federal government has put so many things in her purview which it is unable to manage effectively like primary health care.

“I have said it at different fora, for state government to be able to conveniently pay the new minimum wage without downsizing, right sizing or owing workers salaries, something needs to be done to the revenue sharing formula.

There are so many things that the federal government has taken upon itself which are not effective because it is not within its purview to do so.

“Federal government should give out part of what it has now. The kind of structure we have is too centralized and most of these health facilities are domesticated at the grassroots level. They should give more power to the state and local governments to handle what are domiciled within their territories.”

Igbasan observed that it is even difficult for federal government to implement the N30,000 minimum wage despite its huge share in the revenue from the federation account.

The commissioner puts the total number of civil servants in the state, including that of local governments at 72,985 and pensioners 22, 253.

He indicated the possibility of an increase in the number of workers in the state as a result of the newly recruited workers in the health and other sectors and assured that as soon as the coast is clear, workers in the state will enjoy the new minimum wage.

He affirmed that the State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu will not downsize the workforce but create an efficient workforce that will drive productivity and efficient administration.” He is a governor that I know very well, he has said it several times that he is not interested in sending anybody packing before his retirement age. You can even see the demonstration of that in all MDAs that were allowed to complete their terms before they were disengaged.”

On the recently approved N50bn bond, Igbasan said the process is ongoing as the state is yet to receive it, adding that it will be utilized before the end of the year to fastrack massive infrastructural development across the state.

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...As Over 3000 ADC Members Join APC In Ondo

Ondo State governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN, has said the current infrastructural development and the bountiful dividends of good governance being experienced across the state are mere tip of the massive turn - around his administration is poised to entrench in the state.

Governor Akeredolu made the promise at the state secretariat of the All Progressives Congress (APC) during the ceremony to receive over 3000 members of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) into the APC.

The defectors, led by Hon. Femi Bello, include all party executives of ADC in the 11 wards in Akure South Local Government Area, party elders and their followers.

They were received into the APC fold by the state Chairman, Engr. Ade Adetimehin, who later handed them over to Governor Akeredolu, who doubles as the leader of the party in the state.

Arakunrin Akeredolu said the people of the state will witness unprecedented development by the time the deep sea port project is achieved in the state.

He said:"We have just started. We will do more and the people of Ondo State will surely experience massive development

"We are pursuing the Port of Ondo with all vigor and it will be successful. We have written and the process is on. We will also start our Bitumen exploration

"Go to Ore and see how minimum of 15 trailers now supply cassava for the Cassava-to-Ethanol plant. Even farmers are bringing cassava from other states. Before December, the Ore Flyover will also be ready. We will use the first flyover in the state. "

The governor charged the new members to attend meetings at their various wards and ensure that the party remains in government.

Speaking, Hon. Femi Bello, who led the decampees, said his decision to lead members and supporters of the ADC in Akure into the APC was informed by the gaint strides of the Akeredolu’s administration in Akure, the state capital.

He said even if the Governor was a native of Akure, he would not have accomplished the milestone of achivements that have been recorded in the state capital.

Hon. Bello particularly lauded the Governor for his intervention in the construction of Oke-Ogba Road, "A" Division /NEPA /Ijoka Road Dualization, Ijoka - Idanre Road, the Orita Obele Road, Iwalewa Road, Aburo Road and the Gaga Road among others.

While commending the governor for the ongoing Dualization of Oda Road, Hon. Bello said the construction of the highly deplorable Gaga road should have been used to name the area after the Govenor as "Gaga Aketi Village".

He said the collapse of the political structures of ADC in Akure South Local Government to fuse it with APC was an unconditional and unanimous decision of all members of ADC in the Local Government and in appreciation of the remarkable performance of the APC controlled government in Ondo State.

Welcoming the defectors, Adetimehin described APC as a party that treats each member equally with clear-cut welfarist ideology for the masses .

He assured that the decampees would enjoy level-playing ground, emphasising that they have equal rights and treatment as the old members of the party.

The APC Chairman said the unprecedented performance of Arakunrin Akeredolu across sectors and in all parts of the state have made the project of continuity easy for APC in the state.

He said:"The APC is the only ideological party that makes promises and fulfil it. In Ondo State here, Akeredolu's oppositions have attested to the fact that he has performed well. He inherited seven months salary arrears and has already cleared six out of it. He has not owed any salary. He's paying salary and pension as and when due

"This government has employed many doctors and nurses. This government has also injected 50 administrative officers into the civil service.

"Those who are joining us today are very fortunate. In Akure, look at the township roads and the inter streets roads. If you go to Ijoka very soon, you will know there won't be traffic jam there any longer."

The chairman stressed the need for the new members to attend meetings regularly, noting that meeting is very important in political party.

Source: http://ondostate.gov.ng/Home/NewsItem/Akeredolu-Promises-More-Dividends-of-Good-Governance

The Management of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko, Ondo State, has joined force with the Nigerian Police Force and vigilantes in the community to end the recent incessant robbery attack on a cross-section of its students who are residents off the University campus.

The Public Relations Officer of the University, Mr. Victor Akinpelumi, dropped the hint while briefing journalists today on the efforts being made by the University Management to tackle the incident.

Mr. Akinpelumi said, The AAUA Management received the report of armed robbery attack on its students that are living off campus, precisely around Medoline and Cele areas of Akungba Akoko.

The Management, had since, taken some bold steps to put a stop to the incessant attacks. Several meetings were held with the leadership of student body and the landlords in these two areas on how the challenge could be properly dealt with.

Apart from this, the University has also put in place, a Joint Patrol team, which comprises of the Nigeria Police Force, the university security outfit, some paramilitary associations and local vigilantes to patrol these areas and also curb the areas and other areas students are being attacked.

The spokesperson for the University noted that the University Management would continue to put all necessary machinery in place to guarantee safety of lives and property of its students living on and off the University campus.

It would be recalled that the Student Union President, Samuel Adesomoju, had, via a letter, copies which were made available to the Ondo State Police Command, Commissioner of Police, Akungba Community Monarch and all media organizations, reported the incident to the University Management. outlet, the SUG President called for urgent actions against insecurity in Akungba township in the interest of the students living off campus.

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Ooni of IFE, New Olowo of Owo, Olugbo of Ugbo Kingdom, Dr. Olusegun Mimiko and other top dignitaries was present today in Owo

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PHOTOS: Top Govt Dignitaries Storms Akeredolu's Daughter Traditional Wedding

National leader of APC, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Former National chairman of APC, Chief Bisi Akande, Ekiti State Governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi, Osun state Governor, Gboyega Oyetola and other dignitaries across the country join Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN and his Wife, Mrs Betty Anyanmu-Akeredolu at the Traditional wedding ceremony between their daughter, Teniola and Olatunde, held at Midas Hotel and Resorts, Ikare Road, Owo on 14th September, 2019.

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Twenty years after Ore, the headquarters of Odigbo Local Government Area of Ondo State, was disconnected for non-payment of electricity bills, the community and others in the council have been reconnected to the national grid.

The Chief Executive Officer(CEO) of Klick Konnect Networks International Ltd, Mr. Alex Ajipe, who disclosed this through a letter to Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, said the reconnection was made possible by the intervention of the governor.

Ajipe facilitated the Ondo-Linyi Industrial Hub where several companies are situated.

He said the conglomerate at Ore reconnected the communities as part of the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) of the companies.

The letter said: “The most significant development is that we must thank you for your intervention. Ondo-Linyi Industrial Hub and their entire host community have just been electrified.

“This is very significant to the host community, who has had no electricity for close to two decades. It is also significant to the Linyi investors, who had relied on self-generated, expensive sources to power their equipment.”

Besides reconnection to the national grid, Ajipe said the presence of the Ondo-Linyi Industrial Hub in Ore has increased the Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) of the government.

Other CSR of the Ondo-Linyi Industrial Hub, he said, included the provision of transformers in order to ensure steady, stable electricity supply and provision of potable water.

Source: https://thenationonlineng.net/ore-residents-get-electricity-after-20-years-blackout/

The Ondo State Commissioner for Economic Planning and Budget, Mr Emmanuel Igbasan, on Wednesday, said the state government had executed over 800 projects in Akoko area of the state.

Igbasan said this at a consultative meeting with representatives of the four local governments at Ikare-Akoko, headquarters of Akoko North- East Local Government.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Akoko land comprises of four of the six local government areas in the North Senatorial District of the state.

They are Akoko North -East, Akoko North -West, Akoko South-East and Akoko South -West
The commissioner said projects executed included those on road construction and rehabilitation, rehabilitation and construction of non -functional boreholes and rehabilitation and construction of public primary schools and health facilities.


He said the meeting was in preparation for the year 2020 budget and the 2020-2022 Medium-Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF).

Igbasan said the interaction session would enable the government to always include people’s priority projects that would foster a better relationship and improve awareness of government’s policies, programmes and achievements.

The commissioner, while highlighting the number of projects executed in each of the four local government areas, said 224 projects were completed in Akoko North -East, 160 in Akoko North -West, 195 in Akoko South- East and 222 projects in Akoko South -West.

Earlier, the Permanent Secretary in the ministry, Mr Bunmi Alade, had said the forum was meant to enhance transparency and accountability in the budget preparation process of the state.

Alade stated that the rationale behind the adoption of MTEF was to achieve an accurate estimation of resources available to the state within the medium-term planning horizon.

The meeting was attended by caretaker chairmen in the senatorial district, market women, non-governmental organisations, youth leaders, farmers and other stakeholders.

Source:https://tribuneonlineng.com/ondo-govt-executed-800-projects-in-akoko-says-commissioner/

Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN, has called on the Nigeria Immigration Service to make the Nigeria Passport compulsory for all Nigerians, so as to effectively monitor the flow of migrants into the country.

Governor Akeredolu said those migrating into the country, especially through the land borders must be ascertained with the proper use of the national passport.

The Governor Spoke on Tuesday while playing host to the leadership of the state command of the Nigeria Immigration Service in his office.

The NIS team was led by its state comptroller, Mrs Eunice Ladi Aboyade - Yebovi.

Arakunrin Akeredolu said that the planned migrants registration exercise by the NIS will be a major task, due to the peculiar nature of the County’s environment and the people.


He said: ”This migrant registration will be a big task because of the peculiar nature of our environment and our people.

"People who live in the afforested areas are part of the migrants. I don’t know how you will get to them.

“You have a big task in your hands and I think you know that. A greater part of the work can be done along our borders. I think it’s time that every Nigerian coming in must have a passport or a means of identity.
“ I believe that the time has come that we put our feet down and asked everyone to come with their passports. It means that everyone should have a passport.

"When we have that, it makes the issue of registration of migrants easier. We must make our passport compulsory. Most of these migrants are those who migrate by road. Those who migrate by air have records."

The Governor assures the Immigration service of his readiness to give all the support needed for the immigrant registration to be successful in the state.


He said the state-owned media houses will be ready to help the NIS with the sensitization of the people.

Arakunrin Akeredolu also commended the Immigration Service for its efforts on the anti - human trafficking, adding that creating an anti - human trafficking unit shows the commitment of the NIS.

The Governor also granted the request of the NIS for a land to build its station and its flag house in the state.

Governor Akeredolu asked the state comptroller to prepare all the necessary letters to the effect.

Earlier, the state comptroller, Mrs Aboyade - Yebovi intimated the governor of the planned migrant registration exercise, saying that the NIS will commence the exercise very soon.

She sought the support of the state government in making the exercise successful in the state, adding that it will help the NIS to ascertain the number of migrants in the states.
The NIS boss also appealed to the governor to make land available for the construction of the station and flag house of the Immigration service in the state.


She said: “Our anti - trafficking unit is going round for sensitization . We are also sensitizing the people to be very vigilant on the activities of migrants and we are educating them on the need to come and register with us, especially with the beginning of the new e -registration.

Olabode R Olatunde
Special Assistant to the Governor (New Media)
10th September, 2019

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The Ondo state governor Oluwarotimi
Akeredolu has once again shown his humility, support and respect for the traditional institution.



The rich customs and traditions of the yoruba race in the southwest region of nigeria was once displayed by Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu during the coronation of his Imperial majesty Oba Ajibade Gbadegesin Ogunoye Ill as the Olowo of Owo.



Governor Akeredolu who dressed in a Yoruba attire, postrated to the new Olowo of Owo Oba Ajibade Gbadegesin Ogunoye lll as a sign of respect, humility and recognition of the Traditional Institution; while all those present expressed surprise, applauded and hailed the Ondo state Governor's posturing.



It would be recalled that the ondo state governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu had told the Yoruba monarchs not to stand up as a sign of respect for him whenever he walks into an event. Rather; reverse should be the case, because he is a true yoruba man who has value and respect for customs and traditions of the yoruba race.



Akeredolu who spoke during the coronation of the Olowo of Owo where he was received by prominent traditional rulers, Ondo state cabinet members and business gurus said he thank the Lord, the Omolowos and all the chiefs that were involved in the selection process as this is
important for the progress of the Yorubaland.



Governor Akeredolu reiterated the commitment of his administration not to interfere in chieftaincy matters in the state, stressing that the people must make their choice themselves.



he urged the Olowo of Owo not to relent in ensuring unity and peace in Owo.



His Imperial Majesty Oba Ajibade Gbadegesin Ogunoye lll appreciated Governor Akeredolu for his style of leadership in Ondo state.

No fewer than 300 children participated in the 2019 third edition of the Summer Tennis Clinic, an initiative of the wife of Ondo state governor, Mrs. Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu.


At the closing ceremony of the two weeks clinic, held at the indoor hall of the Ondo State Sport complex, the children demonstrated the Tennis training they received to their parents.

The initiator, Mrs. Akeredolu, emphasised the need for continuity and sustainability of the training, noting that future Tennis champions would arise from Ondo state if parents keep encouraging their children to participate.

Acquainting the guests with some laudable programmes of the initiator, Barrister Adegbemile described the Tennis clinic as a reflection of the personality interest of Mrs Akeredolu to encourage children to attain their maximum potential.


He further charged parents and guardians to embrace the opportunitiess of some life-changing initiatives of the First Lady, like BEMORE Summer Bootcamp for girls naija.

Adegbemile added that allowing their children/wards to participate in these summer programmes would enable them to be discovered, and demonstrate their hidden talents.

He was optimistic that in no distance time, the children would be discovered nationally and internationally, saying that the clinic was designed to make them future Tennis champions.


He informed the guests about the feat achieved by Mrs.Akeredolu in ICT and Technology through the BEMORE Bootcamp, noting that some secondary schools in the state have started building solar panels, with the help of the BEMORE girls.

Speaking, the state governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN, who was represented by his Special Assistant on Youths matter, Mr. Banji Akinwumi, lauded the initiator for the attention she gives children, who are the future of the state.

He commended her motherly and leadership skills for the ability to coordinate two talents discovery programmes within the space of one month.

According to him, Mrs. Akeredolu is not only investing in the future of the children, but also promoting a peaceful coexistence in the state through her initiatives.

He, therefore, appealed to individuals, corporate organisations and government’s agencies to also key into these initiatives for better future of our children.

Source: https://www.ondoevents.com/2019/09/06/300-pupils-participate-as-curtain-draws-on-2019-ondo-summer-tennis-clinic/

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