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The Prestigious HoG (Hall of Grace) Awards has finally unveiled its Man of the Year for 2019. In a statement signed by the Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of Alphagrace Media Resources, the HoG says it has finally unveiled its Man of the Year after careful deliberations and feedbacks from its Board and Nigeria as a whole.

‘Our Man of the Year Award is usually not an every year award. There were years when we couldn’t honor that category because it takes a whole lot of credibility to be so mentioned. We could have governor of the year and so on but the Man of the Year has to be above board and a worthy representation of the Nigeria nation.

This year is a bit more difficult because we are doing a special celebration of Nigeria’s Democracy @ 20. So we have concluded that the Man of the Year will be the face of modern democracy in Nigeria.

‘Without dividends of democracy, then heroes of democracy would have paid prices for nothing. Democracy is the best form of government if and only there are dividends. We want to change the narrative going forward. To let Nigerians know that democratic dividends are the flavors of democracy without which democracy leaves a sour taste’

We have therefore elected to give this very important honor to the Executive governor of Akwa-Ibom, who has continually raised the bar in governance. Udom Emmanuel is at the very top of the game when it has to do with democratic dividends. Having embraced the spirit of excellence and people-oriented, he has taken delivery to an all time high. He has effectively impacted on his state and the people are happy for it.

The Executive governor of Ondo State, Governor Rotimi Akeredolu also will be honored for industrialization efforts in Ondo State. Akeredolu is bringing a lot of investments into human capital and also into employment creation through these efforts. This will further impact not just on the state IGR but it will also do a lot to impact the standard of living of the people.

Others to be honored include: the Chairman of Airpeace, Barr Allen Onyema; Rev Esther Ajayi, entertainment icons, TUFACE Idibia; Funke Akindele while the Emerging Entertainer Award will be given to Tobi Bakare.

The HoG Awards pays special attention to credibility which is why it has over the years honored distinguished Nigerians like Dr. Aliko Dangote, Dr.Akinwunmi Adeshina,Alh. Atiku Abubakar, Sen Musa Kwankwaso, Sen. Shehu Sani,Dr. Abdulfatai Ahmed, Capt Idris Wada and a host of others.

This year the HoG Awards holds on the 28th of July 2019 at the Civic Center, Ozumba Mbadiwe, Victoria Island,Lagos.

SOURCE: https://www.thenewsnigeria.com.ng/2019/07/udom-akeredolu-onyema-for-hog-awards/

This news didn't affect the price of kuli kuli

This news hasn't affected the price of Kpomo in Ondo state. Broad waaaaaaay

I hope and pray the new king elected will work very well for the good people of Owo.

The Ondo State government, under a Public Private Partnership (PPP) arrangement between it and Greenfield Assets Limited, has launched the siting of an egg powder plant valued at N42bn in the state.

The plant which will be situated at Emure-Ile, near Owo will provide 25,000 new jobs, a foreign exchange earning of $1 billion in addition to increased income for poultry farmers in Nigeria.

The factory is expected to sit on a 150 hectares of land and will produce 10 million broilers per annum with a 4,000 birds per hour meat processing plant; a 600,000 layers farm for the production 100 million eggs per annum; two 20 tons per hour Feed-mill and a 500,000 eggs per day.

Chief Executive Officer of Greenfield Asset Limited, Dr Paul Obanua, while speaking at the ceremony expressed joy at the siting of the factory in Ondo State and noted that within a year, the first phase of the project will be commissioned.

Obanua, who noted that the plant can process over one million eggs a daily basis stressed that the the product, after being processed into liquid form, an last for 18 months.

Speaking at the event, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) governor, Godwin Emefiele expressed delight that the Ondo State government was implementing appropriate measures to make the state a viable destination for local and foreign investment.

Emefiele expressed the readiness of the bank to support the state government to promote small scale entrepreneurs.

He maintained that the project will in no small measure drive the economic growth of the state and by extension the nation, reduce unemployment and increase social cohesion.

The CBN governor said that the project would also help to support the Buhari led government’s determination to increase local production of critical agricultural produce and reduce drastically importation of items that the country can produce.

He lauded efforts of Governor Oluwarotimi the Akeredolu for looking beyond oil and embracing agriculture to drive and change the economic status of the state.

Governor Akeredolu said the powdered egg factory would have great economic impact on the state and the nation at large as the only producer of such product in West Africa.

He said the project would attest to his administration’s determination to industrialise the state.

The governor added that the project is a clear demonstration of his campaign promises to the people and charged the political class in the state to be resolute in effecting positive change in the lives of the people.

The Elemure of Emure Ile, Oba Adedubaje Adeyefa thanked the governor and the company for bringing such huge investment to his domain and pledged their full loyalty to the Akeredolu led government.

SOURCE: https://tribuneonlineng.com/226652/

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Three hundred Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, MSME's in Ondo state are being trained on effective marketing strategies using the Online media.


The training was facilitated by the state government through the Ondo State Office of Innovation and Partnerships (ION) in collaboration with Facebook Incorporation.


The training scheduled to take place in Akure and Owo, has empowered young business owners on innovative strategies to win customers, build brand reputation, influence purchase decisions in favour of their products and recognize desired organizations that could support their businesses.


The social media platforms applicable for the business training is Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp.


While declaring open the programme, Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu who spoke through his Senior Special Assistant on Innovation and Partnerships, Joel Ogunsola said the training is one out of the many initiatives to drive Micro, Small and Medium Scale enterprises for development and growth in Ondo State.


According to Joel Ogunsola, these MSMEs will grow by virtue of these technical skills, it will create more opportunities for jobs, and more youths will be needed to fill the openings. As MSME's, are trained. They are empowered with the right capacity to do business as it is a very important section of the economy.


The Head of facebook Public Policy in West and Central Africa, Adaora Ikenze, says Facebook acknowledges small businesses as the backbone of any economy and digital platforms as a powerful tool to reach the desired business goals.


Ikenze explained that 'the Boost your Business' programme has kicked off in Africa since 2017 and since then, over 50,000 small businesses owners have been trained across the continent which has helped thousands of entrepreneurs develop their social media skills and unlock new audiences.


Adaora said the collaboration with Ondo State office of Innovation and partnerships (ION) is making it possible to train 300 small business owners across Ondo State.


In the same veil, Mr Segun Oyetunji, CEO of Digivate 360 said the training module is targeted at MSME’s while previous beneficiaries has attested that the effectiveness of the program has helped to move their businesses higher.


He added that the offer also includes post training engagement for participants to enable them contribute more effectively to the society.


Akinmade Oluwadare and Ademeso Dolabomi, two participants who were at the event, appreciated the Ondo state government for the opportunity, saying they never knew there was so much business opportunities on Facebook.

The organizers of the program urged the participants to put in use the knowledge acquired from this innovative and informative program.

The Governor of Ondo State, Rotimi Akeredolu, has commended the democratic and peaceful process employed in the appointment of the new Olowo of Owo, Prince Ajibade Gbadegesin Ogunoye.

The governor, who congratulated Prince Ogunoye on his emergence as the paramount ruler of Owo kingdom, commended the Senior Omo-Olowos (Kingmakers) for adhering to the customs and tradition guiding the process.

Akeredolu in his statement released through the Donald Ojogo, the Commissioner for Information, stated that he was happy with the report received from one of the Senior Omolowos (Kingmakers), Chief Jamiu Ekungba.

While stating that the state government awaits a formal written communication from the Kingmakers as required by law, Akeredolu said, “he was enamoured by the peaceful conduct that heralded the emergence of the Olowo-elect.”

“Specifically, Governor Akeredolu commends the peaceful manner in which the selection processes went since they began.”

“This according to him, posits an enviable narrative that has dwarfed the needless tension which enveloped the ancient City of OWO since the commencement of the selection processes.”

“It is therefore, apposite to submit that the ingenious democratic template enunciated by the Kingmakers has produced the choice of Owo indigenes as demonstrated by the outcome of the selection. Mr Governor considers this highly commendable and an enduring legacy for OWO Kingdom.”

“While wishing Prince Ogunoye God’s wisdom and Grace as he prepares to ascend the throne of his forebearers, Governor Akeredolu appeals to the Olowo-elect to unite all sons and daughters of OWO Kingdom. He particularly enjoins Prince Ogunoye to extend hands of fellowship to other contenders to the ancient throne before his emergence.”

“As OWO Kingdom awaits the traditional rites that will culminate in the final coronation of the Olowo-elect, Governor expresses optimism that OWO indigenes would take maximum advantage of this moment of fresh breath and savour the peaceful ambience that has berthed in the Kingdom”.

SOURCE: https://www./2019/07/15/olowo-of-owo-akeredolu-speaks-on-the-emergence-of-new-king/

Wetin person no go see for this life sha.

Exempted:
Then Unseige them na Oga

Needless to complain....

This is a security issue and the Federal government should be actively involved.

Governor Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State says the people of the South-West are under siege. The Chairman of South-West Governors’ Forum spoke at the zonal security summit held in Ibadan, Oyo State capital.

The growing fear (of insecurity) among the populace makes nonsense of any plans conceived for the development of our God-given space.

There is no gainsaying the obvious; the issue of socio-economic integration in the (South-West) region must be taken seriously for any aspiration towards development to be meaningful. No remarkable progress can be achieved amidst chaos. No state in the region can achieve greatness in isolation.

We should extend the possibility of cooperation on other socio-economic fronts. Our people stand to benefit from our resolve to ensure that they remain at the centre of all permutations and considerations. Partisan coloration should not delimit the extent of collaboration aimed at maximum service for our people. With shared yearnings for the development of the region, there should be no difficulty in agreeing to provide the best services possible in the interest of our people.

There should be no disagreement in aspiration for service, if altruism is the focus. Our seeming difference, considering political platforms, should not stand in the way of commitment to promote the collective well-being of our people. Convinced of our shared heritage, propelled by the desire to proceed on the enviable tradition of excellence for which our ancestors are reputed, we cannot harbour any extraneous preferences to this inherited and established course of development.

We are particularly lucky; we have many examples to draw from history considering exemplary courage in the face of adversity, uncommon display of hospitality, even in privation, industry and distinctive virtues, all of which mark us as a unique people. The influx of peoples from other parts of the country and beyond attests to our urbanity and humane disposition which accommodate divergence. The evidence of great successes recorded by those who seek refuge in our geo-political space is sufficient reason for the sustenance of our hospitable disposition, provided that our people’s interests are not in jeopardy.

Again, our history compels us to be cautious when confronted with strange occurrences. Our past experiences should teach us that understanding a phenomenon will assist us, tremendously, in proffering useful solutions. As leaders of our people we cannot afford to be emotive in taking decisions for their benefit. Any step taken must reflect the collective will to protect them. No sacrifice is too much to preserve this heritage of peace and prosperity.

Sophistication

The pervasive presence of persons not indigenous to our space bears eloquent testimony to the quality of our upbringing. The preponderance of thriving businesses owned and controlled by our brothers and sisters from other parts of the country is evidence of sophistication. Our land is indeed a lesson to other parts of the country.

There is no limit to the aspiration of anyone who lives, peacefully, among us. Nobody is persecuted in our midst. We protect the weak, even against our own. Our borders are thrown open to all and sundry in the spirit of brotherhood and oneness. There is, however, the urgent need compelling a review of this liberal policy of openness. Our people are under siege, the harbingers of death, sorrow, tears and blood threaten the existing fraternity among the peoples of this country. Narrow-mindedness gloats over the horrendous crimes perpetrated by these criminal elements. Some fail to see beyond partisan parochialism. The situation on ground should compel a broader and open-minded analysis of this strange incursion with a view to ascertaining the real reasons responsible for this disquiet. We should be particularly worried by the current spate of an insidious phenomenon, hitherto unknown and uncommon in our immediate clime, creeping into our erstwhile peaceful and prosperous ambience. The incessant perpetration of anti-social behaviours, occasioning pervasive despair, and the seeming helplessness of our security agencies to stem the tide of these aberrant attitudes, which threaten the very existence of our region as an autonomous socio-political entity, call for serious scrutiny. We must review these unfortunate incidents individually and collectively. Every state must be able to ascertain the extent of this current threat. We must locate the sources of compromise within our space with a view to curtailing same effectively in both the short and long run. Our collective goal should be the security of our space and safety of our people in all ramifications. On this, there should be no compromise. We must, consequently, be proactive in tackling the current security issues. The adoption of a scientific approach towards the resolution of the current crisis will bear far-reaching effects. Our state will be looking forward to working with other states in the South Western Region to eradicate the menace of armed robbery, drug abuse, cultism, kidnapping, among others.

There can be no argument on the assertion that insecurity has become a major issue in the polity today. There is virtually no part of the country which is spared at the moment. All the six geo-political zones experience one form of crisis or the other. From Zamfara to Katsina, the current trends are banditry and cattle rustling. Kano, Sokoto and Bauchi are not spared. Kaduna faces an uphill task in combating security challenges.

The Middle Belt Region is also affected seriously. The crisis between the Jukun and Tiv in Taraba State appears intractable. Jos has witnessed a serious upheaval recently. Benue State was practically under siege at a moment. The North-East has been waging a seemingly endless war against insurgents who have now introduced an international dimension to the mindless killings and destruction of properties. The South-East and South-South battle with communal clashes, banditry, armed robbery and kidnapping.

Fiendish characters

The South-West had enjoyed some moment of respite until recently. What started as isolated cases have now become a daily occurrence. Some cases are obviously exaggerated and there are many fictive narratives out there. Some unscrupulous persons hope to derive political mileage from this confusion, no doubt. There is no denying the fact that the region, which had enjoyed some relative peace, is currently under siege. Everybody is concerned about the ease with which these fiendish characters operate. Some victims have been unlucky, they paid the supreme price.Others live with bodily scars and bruised psyche. The morale of our people had never been this low. Our security agencies appear overwhelmed by the incessant and sustained attacks on our people in different parts of the country. Our roads are no longer safe. Our schools operate under palpable fear. School children are now abducted for ransom. Commuters are no longer safe on our roads. This aberrant phenomenon seems blind to class, religion and ethnicity. Nobody is spared. All of us have become victims, suddenly.

There have been attempts by some to create disaffection among Nigerians. Others have tried to take advantage of the unfortunate crisis to further compound the problems. A traditional ruler and a pastor have been accused of feigning kidnap to extort money from sympathisers. Crime, of varying hue, is gradually becoming a very lucrative business in Nigeria.

The Ondo experience

Ondo State government, recognizing the gravity of the current challenges, held a Security Summit early this year. The enormity of these problems made the convocation of the event exigent. There was unanimity in the belief that the location of our state explains the seeming vulnerability of both the government and its people. The assemblage of security experts, personnel and representatives of agencies agreed on the pathway towards the resolution of the current crisis.

Ondo State occupies a very strategic location in the country. Her littoral shores are the longest and, arguably, the deepest. Her northern borders lead to the North-Central and the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. The volume of human and vehicular traffic coursing through the state requires constant alertness. The state is the gateway to the South-West. She shares common borders with Kogi, Edo, Osun and Ogun States. The state is easily accessible from Lagos state by the Lagoon and Atlantic.

These geographical realities dictate that our security architecture be honed, constantly, to reflect the dynamic nature of the challenges faced by our people. Some fugitive criminal elements believe that our state provides a safe haven for them by the simple logic of her heterogeneous composition. Our porous borders encourage seamless ingress and egress, especially by these undesirable elements whose nefarious activities excite anxieties.

The state has had her own share of socio-economic adversities, chief among which has been the issue of crime and the embarrassing presence of army of unemployed youths. We have been contending with common anti- social attitudes like stealing, thuggery, even armed robbery. We have had to resolve crisis between farmers and herdsmen and a new understanding has been reached. The introduction of the novel phenomenon of kidnapping has, however, been quite unsettling. We are not unaware of the antics of some unscrupulous elements who seek to employ this unfortunate development to divide the people. The pernicious attempt to bring in ethnicity and religion must be condemned by all well-meaning citizens in the country.

The Ondo State Security Summit produced a Security Policy Document. This document considers the current situation and suggests ways through which the problems can be tackled. The summit identified high level of insecurity, wide gaps in available security architecture, constraints occasioned by these challenges, future institutional arrangements, sustainable structure and funding. It also came up with both medium security and safety strategic plans.

Our administration has exhibited sufficient political will which leaves no one in doubt of its readiness to confront the challenges headlong. This Security Policy Document (SPD) promises to address these problems realistically. The provision of adequate security architecture will enhance the socio-economic development of the people of Ondo and promote investment and tourism.

The document contains five key Security Policy Objectives which the government proposes to boost public confidence.

Overall strategy

Ondo State government has adopted a holistic and integrated strategic approach to manage security risk. We will be relying on the 4Rs to combat the menace. These are: Reduction: this administration believes in the drastic reduction in crime rate through identification and analysis of long term and short term risks with a view to eliminating them, Readiness: developing operational systems and capabilities to prevent crimes, Response: moving swiftly to nip in the bud any significant event before, during and/or directly after occurrence and Recovery: using coordinated efforts and processes to engender immediate, medium-term and long term prevention of crimes.

In achieving these lofty aims, heavy reliance will be placed on collaboration with certain government agencies which deal with crime and delinquency prevention. These include:
Law Enforcement and Investigations
Criminal Prosecution
Justice Administration
Legal Defence, Victims and Witness Protection
Prisons and Offender-Correction.

Specific strategies

Need for a proper coordination of the activities of all formal and informal security groups in the state.
Free flow of information regarding crime from members of the public
Need for a toll-free line for crime reporting.
Need for joint border patrols with neighbouring states.

Above all, the need for inter-agency cooperation and collaboration.

We must ensure that we fill the gaps in legislation to sanction deviance promptly, firmly and comprehensively.

The role of the people is vital in the implementation of any conceived ideas. The people must be informed adequately on the strategic importance of collaboration with the agencies of the state. Unless they are made to own the programme, it will be very difficult for the government to make any appreciable impact in its bid to confront insecurity.

Conclusion

The South-Western States must ensure that their strategies are harmonized to achieve a common purpose. We cannot afford to work in isolation at this moment. We must cast aside all partisan considerations in the interest of our people. Our ultimate aim must be the socio-economic integration of the region which reflects our collective aspirations for a peaceful and prosperous environment.

As we seek to collaborate to combat a common challenge, it should also not be tasking for those of us in the saddle to begin to think of the socio-economic benefits accruable from working together to make our region less dependent, almost solely, on external sources for survival.


source: https://www.vanguardngr.com/2019/07/our-people-are-under-siege-gov-akeredolu-2/

A campaign group, 2021 Sunshine Project Integrity Movement, yesterday said Ondo State Governor; Mr. Rotimi Akeredolu would secure not less than 75 per cent of votes of delegates ahead of 2020 primary election.


The Director General of the group, Prof. Olu Aboluwoye gave the assurance at a news conference he addressed in Akure to kick start support for Akeredolu’s second term project.

At the conference, the director-general said activities of the governor for the past two and half years were impacting, stimulating, encouraging and inspiring.

Aboluwoye, who was supported by some commissioners and party chieftains, said the much noise being made by those who were uniformed about Akeredolu’s chances would not affect him (governor) during the APC 2020 primary election.


He said those who were complaining about Akeredolu’s administration were party members who were not being truthful about what they were benefitting from the administration.

He said the Sunshine Integrity Movement “has secured 75 per cent votes of automatic delegates ahead of the primary election in the year 2020. These delegates are very loyal and honest with impeccable character.

“In case the APC decides to use direct primary of choosing a candidate, we have secured the support of 70 per cent of loyal party members in the state.”

He described some party members and political appointees that said they did not benefits from the administration as liars, noting that those who got contracts from the government were not being honest with their followers.

“The 424 primary schools classrooms reconstructed were done by our people; some of those who got these contracts refuse to give something to their followers and instead had been complaining that they do not get anything.

“We have challenged some political appointees who had been complaining of not getting anything to pull out but they refused to do quit”, he said.

Aboluwoye said irrespective of the lies being peddled about, Akeredolu’s administration achievements in various sectors as road construction, health programmes, agriculture, education in the three senatorial districts are testimonies that would be appreciated in next year’s election.

He added that by the time all the industrialisation and economic efforts of the Akeredolu administration come into fruition, unemployment would reduce drastically in the state.

“Let me tell you, by the time Akeredolu completes his second term as the governor of the state, Ondo State will not go to Abuja every month to beg for money to run the state as Internally Generated Revenue of the state will be more than what is needed to run the state.”


SOURCE: https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2019/07/07/akeredolu-will-secure-75-delegate-votes-says-campaign-group/

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