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Count me out of impeachment plot against Agboola – Akeredolu

For the umpteenth time, the Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu has washed his hands clean of any impeachment plot against his Deputy, Agboola Ajayi.
Akeredolu said the Deputy Governor’s ranting over his alleged impeachment was borne out of his own shadows hunting him.
A Media Aide to the Deputy Governor, Mr. Allen Sowore had in an open letter to the Speaker, Ondo State House of Assembly claimed that a secret meeting was being conveyed to impeach Agboola Ajayi.
In a swift reaction yesterday by the state Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Mr. Donald Ojogo described the alleged impeachment plot as tissues of lies and misadventurous propaganda.
According to the Governor, “The totality of untruths previously marketed to oil the mis-steps is obviously hunting the man who had hyped himself out of relevance.
“It is perhaps, illogical that the Governor with minority in the Assembly will be inviting the Deputy Governor’s majority for what they feel appropriate for their imaginary thoughts.”
He said he had kept quiet to allow the lies of his adversaries to fight his battles on his behalf.
Agboola Ajayi recently defected from the All Progressives Congress (APC), to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

https://citadelng.com.ng/2020/06/29/count-me-out-of-impeachment-plot-against-agboola-akeredolu/

Akeredolu charges firefighters on service

Ondo State Governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, has advised personnel within government fire-fighting agencies to always be proactive in the discharge of their services for prompt curtailment of fire disasters.
Governor Akeredolu gave the advice while receiving the State Controller of Federal Fire Service, Mr Cletus Marprare who came on a courtesy visit to him at the Government House in Akure, the Ondo State Capital.
Referring to a recent fire disaster in Akure that went out of control, Governor Akeredolu said it was unacceptable to claim that there was no water and as such urged fire-fighters to brace up to the challenges of their duties to ensure smoother fire service operations in the state.
The governor said despite current limited resources, his administration would reactivate more fire- fighting equipment for the use of the State Fire Service.
He said if not for restriction of movements occasioned by COVID-19 pandemic, the state should have taken delivery of at least one sophisticated truck laden with latest fire-fighting apparatus following his intense discussions with the Controller General of Federal Fire Service, Dr Ibrahim Liman.
Earlier, Controller of the Federal Fire Service, Ondo State Command, Mr Cletus Marprare intimated the governor with constraints affecting the operations of the agency in the state.
While saying that prevention and timely response are critical factors in fire-fighting strategy, Mr Marprare said fire rescuing appliances were usually brought from neighbouring Osun State to combat fire outbreak in the state.
The Controller pleaded for a befitting office arena within the Central Business District of the State Capital in view of the fact that the present office of the agency in the state was making maneuvering of fire-fighting vehicles very difficult during emergencies.
He said the Federal Fire Service, Ondo State Command has well-trained and technically sound personnel capable of ensuring that citizens live a life devoid of fear and panic during fire outbreak.


https://citadelng.com.ng/2020/06/29/akeredolu-charges-firefighters-on-service/

Akeredolu raises alarm as COVID-19 spreads to 13 LGAs
…reported cases hit 1,052

Apparently disturbed by the latest spike in the spread of the deadly COVID-19 in Ondo state, the state Governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu has warned that the state might be forced to lockdown if the residents did not change their carefree attitudes to obey protocols for COVID-19 prevention.
This is coming as the state recorded a total of 154 cases as at Monday morning in 13 out of the 18 Local Government Areas of the state.

Governor Akeredolu who explained that the situation of the spread of coronavirus in the state has reached a state of emergency said although government did not want to lockdown the state for 14 days, but might be forced to do so if the people refuse to take simple but necessary action of self-protection by obeying and practising the basic national prevention and control protocols.

According to the Governor, as at Monday June 22nd, 1, 052 total cases have been reported with 1, 257 samples collected, while total confirmed cases have reached 154.
Total active cases on admission at the Infectious Diseases Hospital, IDH, are 71, total number of deaths is 18, just as 47 cases have been successfully treated and discharged.

The governor who spoke during the weekly press briefing on the latest spike in the spread of COVID–19 in the state, particularly expressed his displeasure over lackadaisical attitudes of the residents to the reality of the coronavirus pandemic, saying such poor attitudes portend serious danger to the safety of the people.

Akeredolu added that government is seriously concerned with this unpleasant trend and would invigorate its energy and resources to implement every measure to protect and preserve all residents of the state.

He listed the Local Government Areas with the confirmed cases to include: Akure South (68), Odigbo (9), Owo (6), Ose (3), Akure North (7), Ondo West (14), Okitipupa (35), Akoko South West (5), Akoko South East (1), Ile-Oluji/Okeigbo (1), Ifedore (3), Ilaje (1) and Ese Odo (1).
“As at 22nd June 2020, a total of 727 contacts of confirmed cases have been line-listed, 287 under follow-up and 440 have completed 14-days follow-up exercise.
“My people, make no mistake about it, COVID -19 is fully here with us and the reality today shows it is being dangerously spread within our communities and within the state from persons to persons. From the data reeled out above, it is not unexpected that those who came into contact with the earlier confirmed cases are the largest victims of COVID–19 infection currently.

“Government is seriously concerned about this disturbing record and trend, moreso that no end appears yet in sight. In fact, what seems to be in view is the undesirable increase in our vulnerability as a result of our deliberate non-challant attitude.
“The only solution, as I often say, is to take the very simple but necessary action of self-protection by obeying and practising the basic national prevention and control protocols.
“The point must be made again that what this spike is also showing us is the embarrassing fact that many people still do not believe that the virus exists, talk more of making conscious effort at prevention.
“Regrettably, our investigations and other unpalatable experiences still show apathy, disdain and neglect to the reality of COVID-19. Such attitude can only mean a neglect for the safety of our lives and those of our loved ones”, the Governor stressed.

*ODIRS REMITS 12 MILLION NAIRA RADIO AND TV. LICENSING FEES TO ALL 18 LOCAL GOVERNMENTS IN ONDO STATE.*

Consequent upon our mandate to assist Local governments in collecting their revenues and disbursing accordingly , Ondo State Internal Revenue Service remitted the sum of Twelve Million Naira to all the eighteen (18) local governments in Ondo State, being for *Radio and Television Licensing fee* .


The cheque was presented by the Executive Chairman ODIRS Mr. Tolu Adegbie to Mr. Segun Odunsanya, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs today the 23rd day of June 2020.

Presenting the cheque to the Permanent Secretary, the Chairman Mr. Tolu Adegbie said the amount is relatively lower as a result of paucity of funds being the Covid-19 pandemic effect on general economy.

In response Mr. Segun Odunsanya who received on behalf of all the 18 local governments appreciated the Chairman and stated that he prays this global pandemic vanishes in no time so as to enable ODIRS delve deeper into other aspects of revenue generation for the local governments and the state in general.

He appreciated the Chairman for continually striving to improve internally generated revenue despite all the challenges.

https://citadelng.com.ng/2020/06/23/odirs-remits-12-million-naira-radio-and-tv-licensing-fees-to-all-18-local-governments-in-ondo-state/

Education is the best legacy

COVID-19: PRESENT YOURSELF TO OUR HEALTH FACILITIES, GOV AKEREDOLU URGES PATRONS OF FAIRLY-USED CLOTHES' TRADER

Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu,SAN, on Monday, June 8 2020, advised all members of the public who had recently patronised the fairly used fabric and shoes stalls at Oja Oba market in Akure, where the 41st case was picked up, to present themselves to health facilities for immediate testing and proper care.

It will be recalled that the 41st case, a female trader who was confirmed positive in Imo State, escaped isolation and sneaked into Ondo State, where she was tracked to the Oja-Oba market Akure, Akure South LGA where she sells fairly used fabrics and shoes.

Governor Akeredolu advised the people to call the Government toll-free numbers so as to get immediate help, adding that there is no shame in illness and there is no reproach in seeking and getting healing.

The Governor, who spoke during the weekly Press briefing on Covid-19 latest development in the state, said the state has recorded 19 new active cases in the last 12 days, as against the 24 cases announced as at 27th May.

While noting that the additional 19 new cases add up to make a total of 43 cases as at today, the Governor analysed the Local Government Areas confirmed cases as: Akure South (22), Odigbo (3), Owo (3), Ose (3), Akure North (2), Ondo West (5), Okitipupa (2), Akoko South East (1), Ile-Oluji/Okeigbo (1), Ifedore (1).

According to the him, there are fourteen total cases on admission, seven death cases recorded, twenty-two total discharged cases out of 568 total cases reported, 663 total samples collected and 655 total lab results received, while the state is currently following 113 contacts.

Governor Akeredolu, who expressed worry over the reality of community transmission, urged the people to place more value on their lives and living than any other things in the mean time.

He said the situation on ground calls for dire, swift and sustained measures, adding that Government will proceed to take all necessary steps to reverse the threat to the people of the state.

He said: “To this end, the following steps have been approved as our invigorated approach to the spread of the pandermic; All residents are encouraged to practise, more than before, social and physical distancing, use of facemasks, handwashing and travel restriction, All Premiership football viewing centres are hereby banned from operations until further notice.

“All religious organisations are to further ensure stringent implementation of the agreed guidelines for worship. All our earlier regulations about operations of the main and community markets will be revisited, in which case law enforcement agencies and the Governor's Task Force will ensure full enforcement.”

Governor Akeredolu also thanked all religious leaders in the state for their courage and noble efforts at enforcing the precautionary measures agreed upon before reopening the worship activities.

Olabode Richard Olatunde
Special Assistant to the Governor (New Media)
June 8, 2020.

� Nguher Gabrielle Zaki

https://citadelng.com.ng/2020/06/08/covid-19-present-yourself-to-our-health-facilities-gov-akeredolu-urges-patrons-of-fairly-used-clothes-trader/

In the year 2000 when Olusola Oke was nominated as the representative of Ondo State on the Board of Niger Delta Development Commission,NDDC, the youths of Ilaje protested against his nomination owing to his corrupt nature. Despite the protest, Olusegun Obasanjo still went ahead and Olusola Oke emerged.

As if the youths were prophets, so many corrupt practices were perpetrated and that Board was enveloped in unprecedented corruption.

One of the numerous atrocities of Olusola Oke was fake water projects running to billions of naira. What Oke did was to award these water projects without project location. He called the project location as “Ibo eripato”. This community is non-existent, it is an imaginary location.

When prominent Ilaje sons and daughters got wind of this development, they wrote to the EFCC. After investigation, Olusola Oke was indicted by the financial watchdog.

That was the golden opportunity Ilaje had to have portable water, but Oke, out of greed squandered the opportunity. Today, Ilaje live on water and have no water to drink.

The question is that: if he could do this to his own people, what will he do when he comes to a larger picture? If Oke were the governor, he would have suggested to the Zenith back that the discovered N4.3b be shared between him and the bank.

https://ondoupdate.com/ibo-eripato-olusola-oke-is-not-fit-to-govern-ondo-state/

'Even our enemies agree Akeredolu has done well’ – Oshiomhole

National chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Adams Oshiomhole says Governor Rotimi Akerodolu of Ondo State has done well in the state to deserve a second term in office.
He noted that party does not entertain any fear about presenting him as the party’s candidate in the 2020 governorship election in Ondo.
Speaking on Monday to newsmen after several hours of meeting with the APC Progressive Governors Forum (PGF) at the party’s National Secretariat in Abuja , Oshiomhole noted that the governor’s performance in three years is beyond what most of his predecessors achieved during this period of the administrations.
“I am sure that by the special grace of God, the Ondo Governor is here, he did well and electorate are more sophisticated now so we have no fear about that.
The governors that met with Oshiomhole included Chairman of Progressives Governors Forum (PGF) and the Governor of Kebbi State, Atiku Bagudu Bagudu, Babajide Sanwo-Olu (Lagos), Simon Lalong (Plateau), Muhammad lnuwa (Gombe), AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq (Kwara), Muhammadu Abubakar (Jigawa) and Akeredolu.


https://citadelng.com.ng/2020/06/02/even-our-enemies-agree-akeredolu-has-done-well-oshiomhole/

Gov. Akeredolu Deserves A Second Term in Office to Sustain His Goodwill In Ondo State

You must have heard the saying that "Health is wealth"
We are in the era where Quality healthcare service delivery and innovation is becoming a highly defined option for those who are seeking new ways of reducing costs while also improving the quality of healthcare.

To this end, the Ondo State Governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu SAN, believes that the provision of good health is a basic right of every citizen. It is on this premise, that the Governor formulated different policies aimed at boosting healthcare service delivery in Ondo State as promised in his 2016 campaign promises.

Without much ado, Governor Akeredolu signed into law, the establishment of the Ondo State Contributory Health Scheme, which covers free maternal and Under 5 Children healthcare services across the three senatorial districts of the state

Also, to ensure qualitative healthcare service delivery, this government procured medical equipments worth millions of naira as part of the move to boost health care delivery in the state.

Health Workers Recruitment! It would be on record that massive recruitment of health workers was done by Governor Akeredolu's administration in the bid to improve the diagnostic and therapeutic capacities of primary health system in the state.

Governor Akeredolu has gone as far as upgrading the general hospital Akure to a Teaching Hospital for the University of Medical science, Ondo City. This is geared towards training more hands for efficient and qualitative healthcare delivery in the State.

His unbridled quest to cater for the indigenes health problems has led to the construction of Ifon General Hospital with 300 bed space which will commence work in no distant time according to the Ondo state ministry of Works.

Moreover, the Governor while presenting his 2020 budget, to the state House of Assembly, promised to construct Sunshine Medical City in Akure within the space of 48 months. What do you think will happen when this is achieved? it implies more job creation for our Medical doctors, Nurses and other health professionals.

It will be a dishonourable thing for anyone to think otherwise when it comes to ensuring that this fine man with a clean record of selfless service to the good people of Ondo state gets a second term in office to sustain all his goodwill.

Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu (SAN) is indeed the right man for this job and as such deserves one more term to sustain the redemption journey he has started in Ondo state.

GENEVIEVE ALOZIE.
CITADEL NEWS


https://citadelng.com.ng/2020/05/27/gov-akeredolu-deserves-a-second-term-in-office-to-sustain-his-goodwill-in-ondo-state/

Breaking: Gov Akeredolu approves resumption of market activities throughout the state for only tomorrow 23rd May 2020

The Governor of Ondo State Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu SAN has approved the resumption of markets activities in all the major and community markets throughout the state tommorow 23rd May 2020.

This approval which subsists for tommorow only is to enable Muslim faithful in the state engage in shopping activities ahead of the Eid-al-Fitr festivities.

Meanwhile it must be noted that the earlier order restricting business and market activities to Tuesdays and Thursdays resumes immediately after tommorow.

Segun Ajiboye
Chief Press Secretary.

https://citadelng.com.ng/2020/05/22/governor-akeredolu-approves-resumption-of-market-activities-throughout-the-state-for-only-tomorrow-23rd-may-2020/

Ondo 2020: Akeredolu is The Man to Beat

By Maxwell Adeyemi Adeleye

Anyone who's familiar with the politics of Ondo State, at least since the return of democracy to the country in 1999, will readily agree that once it's election time, the pastime of those in the opposition and their allies is to cast aspersion on the image of the sitting governor with the sole aim of de-marketing him before the voting public. To the oppositionists, all is fair in war since politics is war by another means.

Going down the memory lane, the late governors Adebayo Adefarati and Dr Olusegun Agagu suffered from this peculiar fate. Dr Olusegun Mimiko survived the landmines in his attempt to seek a reelection in 2012. Will Governor Rotimi Akeredolu, SAN, survive his, come October, other things being equal? Of course, if the morning tells the day, Akeredolu will be reelected by the good people of the state based on his track records of sterling performance in the office.

Predictably, as the gubernatorial election in the state draws nigh, the familiar swords are out to butcher an elephant that is growing bigger in size, shape and virility everyday before the very eyes of his enemies who can no longer accommodate his intimidating presence. Salute to the political elephant whose robustness sends shivers down the spines of those who want him out of the way for no just cause!

Except for the tiny tribe of his detractors - within and without - whose number keeps shrinking by the second coupled with their paid hirelings within the social media circuit in the state, Akeredolu, warts and all, is the man to beat in the October governorship election. The possibility of him winning the election by a wide margin based on some informed polls and objective analysis of the political arithmetic in the state is the more reason his paperweight opponents have resorted to throwing any dirt in the sewage at the immaculate linen of the straight-talking and honest lawyer from Owo Kingdom.

But what exactly are the imaginary sins of Akeredolu? That he is his own man who is not beholden to any caucus except being a loyal and dutiful servant of the people who overwhelmingly elected him in 2016? How will the masses trade away a man who increased the internally generated revenue(IGR) of the state from its parlous state which was bequeathed to him by the preceding administration without overburdening the people of the state with multiple taxations as being experienced in some states of the federation? How did he do it? He simply blocked financial leakages, deployed sound financial reengineering of the revenue base of the Sunshine State and emplaced progressive fiscal policies through sound legislations. Before now, the state could not boast of an organized and centralized Internal Revenue Agency. The story has changed today.

With all humility, it won't be out of place to say that no Governor in the state in the last fifteen years or so has surpassed Akeredolu in terms of attracting foreign direct investment to the state. A typical example of this is the Liyin Industrial Hub that has begun operations in the state. The multiplier effects of the hub on the local economy of the state cannot be overemphasized. Aside generating massive job opportunities for qualified citizens of the state , the hub will also be contributing to the state's coffers in terms of tax payment and other legal remmittances.

By all accounts, the business climate in the state is clement because of the enabling environment provided by the state government. The enabling environment is a derivative of the relative stability experienced in the state, which, itself,is a product of the governor's passionate commitment to the security of lives and property of the people. No investor worth his money will invest in a state where there is instability and uncertainty.

It needs be stressed that the harmonious relationship between the government and the civil servants in the state is the quick and prompt payment of the salaries of the latter, even when it is occasionally inconvenient for the former due to fluctuations in revenue. To Governor Akeredolu, a labourer deserves his wages as at and when due and this he has consistently adhered to since the inception of his administration. In not too distant past, it was hell on earth for workers to get paid their salaries thus leading to frequent industrial actions which usually paralyzed socio-economic activities in the state. Governor Akeredolu knows and appreciates the essentiality of having a well-motivated and productive civil service for the actualization of his governance agenda. That exactly explains why he does not joke with their welfare and anything that will further enhance their productive capacities for the benefit of the state.

It's on record that the administration of Governor Akeredolu has invested heavily in infrastructural development of the state across board. This is anchored on the premise that critical infrastructures are vital to driving an inclusive organic economic growth and development. How exactly will businesses- short, medium, and long term- thrive in a state where there are no quality road networks or stable power supply? In spite of the fact that electricity generation and distribution are now concentrated in the private sector, the incumbent administration has been trying all it can do to ensure that every nook and cranny of the state is powered by harnessing the abundant solar resources the state is endowed with in conjunction with its rural electrification projects which fall within its powers. One more term for the administration will see everywhere lit up.

Ordinarily, were it not for the Governor's preference to creating more access to tertiary education in the state for the benefit of all, taking into cognizance lean financial resources, he would have streamlined the three state-owned universities into possibly two, at best. But he refused, notwithstanding the accompanying financial stress, because the more the number of educated citizens of the state, the better its labour force and human resources. Nothing compares to education. The administration has witnessed the renovation of over 850 primary schools in the state through the instrumentality of the State Universal Education Board(SuBEB). More schools will be renovated soon. A second term for Governor Akeredolu will take the state to a higher pedestal in the education sector.

Lest I forget, the argument in some uninformed quarters that the Governor is sectional and nepotistic in his distribution of appointments is a tissue of lies. An objective evaluation of the spread of statutory appointments in the state under the leadership of Governor Akeredolu shows without contradictions that he has been fair to all the three senatorial districts in the state. This is an administration where you need not have any godfather to be considered for an appointment. So long you are competent and believe in the philosophy of the Governor, chances are high that you will be given an appointment if there is a statutory need for it.

One significant strength of Governor Akeredolu is that he is forthright, blunt and brutally honest to a fault. He says it the way it is for he has no skeleton in his cupboard. Without a shadow of doubt, this has helped him to run an administration that is transparent and accountable in the last three years. Unfortunately, these same fine attributes of honesty, bluntness and forthrightness are what his petty critics and spineless traducers have misconstrued to be arrogance. Will anyone blame them? Well, they are used to be in bed with political dealers masquerading as leaders who revel in dishonesty and opacity.

Without much ado about nothing, the surest bet for the ruling All Progressives Congress to retain its political dominance in the state is to allow Governor Akeredolu run on its platform for a second term in office. All credible data point to the fact that he will defeat whoever the main opposition party, the People's Democratic Party, presents in the election. No rational coach changes a winning team especially when the captain of the team is the best one can have anywhere. You and I know who the captain is: that's the man whose admirers call Aketi. Whom God has blessed, no man can curse.
https://citadelng.com.ng/2020/05/19/ondo-2020-akeredolu-is-the-man-to-beat/

MAJOR HIGHLIGHTS OF GOVERNOR OLUWAROTIMI AKEREDOLU’S ADDRESS ON LATEST DEVELOPMENT ON COVID-19 IN ONDO STATE

(1) 276 tests have been conducted so far with 244 results. 13 positive cases with 3 discharged while 10 confirmed cases are currently receiving treatment at the IDH, Igbatoro road, Akure.

(2) The five cases recorded last week were imported cases as well as the secondary cases through community transmission.

(3) The two imported cases were those who scaled the borders and brought the infection to the state from outside while the three other cases were those who came into contact with those who had earlier contacted the virus.

(4) The borders are still porous and vulnerable and the compliance to and respect for social distancing and other basic protocols of containment are very weak and unimpressive.

(5)The Governor directed the immediate absorption into the public service the workers at the Infectious Disease Hospital (IDH) who were infected in the course of saving other people's lives.(That is, the driver who carries samples to Test Centres outside the State and the two casual workers in the wards)

(6) The Governor approved that all Health workers in the state be paid 50% of their consolidated basic salary as hazard allowance. Furthermore, all healthcare workers working directly in the Isolation Centre/Treatment Centre are to get additional 20% of their 50% as special risk allowance, they will also get a top-up lump sum from the funds of the PTF (amount yet to be determined).

(7) In order to control the influx of people whose COVID-19 status cannot be guaranteed, the Governor has directed the total blockade of some boundary routes that connect Ondo State to the Neighboring states.

(The Governor placed a ban on daily major and community market activities across the state. Out of seven days in a week, concession has been given for only two days of market activities to enable restocking of food items and beverages for families. The days approved are Tuesdays and Thursdays of every week.

(9) The main perishable food supply depot in each of the city centres in the state will only open for business on Monday, Wednesday and Friday every week. That means that only Shasha and Iloro markets in Akure and their equivalents across the state will open for business on the basis of the three day concession.

(10) As currently obtains, the 7pm to 7am curfew subsists. It will remain the state’s home-grown measure in consonance with the general guideline presented by the Federal Government recently.

(11) All business premises, except pharmacies and patent drug and dressing outlets, banks and food chain supermarkets, will remain shut and inaccessible to business and physical interaction until further notice. All worship centres and community sporting activities will remain inoperative as well.

(12) The Governor has approved the establishment of a test centre located at the University of Medical Sciences in Ondo.

(13) Through efforts of the state's COVID-19 response fund committee, the state has been able to increase the bed capacity in its Isolation centres to 210 beds, a tenfold increase in capacity. The committee has directly provided 80 standard beds, 10 ICU beds, 100 Infrared thermometers, 3 ventilators two of which are ICU ventilators. The 80 beds will be used to equip the newly renovated isolation Centre in Ikare. The state has also received 100 beds through the coalition against COVID (CACOVID) which will allow for the expansion of the Centre in Akure and the equipping of the new Centre in Ondo town.

(14) The regulation on compulsory use of face mask has commenced. Government has embarked on mass production and free distribution of same to the people.

(15) The law enforcement agencies and the task force have been directed to arrest anyone caught not wearing properly, the face mask while in public places.

Akure- Ooni of Ife, Oba Ogunwusi on Thursday donated two motorised modular fumigators to Ondo State government to help Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu in the fight against the ravaging Coronavirus in the state.

Presenting the fumigators to the governor at the Government House ground in Akure, the state capital, the spiritual leader of Yoruba worldwide stated that it became imperative for his to assist the government to check the spread of the pandemic because he didn’t want to be king over dead bodies.

He explained that the drone was meant to fumigate areas not accessible to vehicles, noting that the state government would only use the drone for a period before returning it.

Ooni disclosed that all the fumigators were fabricated locally by an Osun State indigene based in Ondo State, Victor Badejo, and all the materials used for the equipment were sourced locally.

According to Ooni, Nigerians should look at how the citizenry could explore all available resources for the development of the nation after the pandemic is conquered.

After the demonstration of how the fumigator operates, he revealed that the mixtures used for fumigation were put together by Obafemi Awolowo University’s Prof. Olapeju Esima, a World Health Organization (WHO) consultant.

Confirming that the COVID-19 is real, Ooni appealed to Nigerians to adhere strictly to all the precautionary measures being handed down by the government to prevent the spread of the dreadful virus

Appreciating the monarch for the gesture, Governor Akeredolu described Ooni as a great blessing to the nation.

He expressed interest in acquiring more of the locally mortised modular fumigators from the manufacturer.

Meanwhile, the governor disclosed that he was at Shasha market in Akure North Local Government Area of the state on Thursday, expressing his displeasure about noncompliance with the social distancing order by the market women and men.

He, however, said after sensitising the people about the risk of the spread of the pandemic, the Seriki of the market therefore promised to shut down the market, but would henceforth open twice a week to check the spread of the virus.

https://citadelng.com.ng/2020/04/30/covid-19-ooni-donates-motorised-fumigators-drone-to-ondo/

Oruko omo lonro omo,

Ondo state has recorded another new case of COVID19. This new case which was discovered has since been admitted at the state isolation center in Akure the Ondo state capital.


Governor Akeredolu SAN, who received the news of the new case was disappointed at the way the individual who is a police officer acted recklessly thereby putting the lives of the people of Ondo state in jeopardy.


Governor Akeredolu also condemned the the way the security agencies Manning the ondo state borders are carrying out their duties, as the individual who is a police officer traveled from Lagos to Akure, Akure to Lagos and back without any restrictions from the security agencies at the state borders.

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However, the Governor who has taken proactive steps at curbing the spread of corona virus in ondo state through the upgrading of the health care sector and stay home stay safe policy says that for the state to achieve success in the fight against corona virus, everyone should join the government in the fight.



He also said that people should follow all guidelines from the WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION (WHO) on covid19 and obey all government safety laws and regulations.



The Ondo state Governor Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu SAN has
reiterated his commitment towards the safety of lives and properties of the Ondo state People.

PRINCESS EIGBOKHAN ORIH
TCC NEWS

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As part of the move to contain the spread of the CoronaVirus pandemic, especially at the Correctional Custodial Center in Ondo State, Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN, has ordered the release of 29 inmates forthwith.

This is in exercise of the power conferred on the Governor by paragraph (d) of the sub-section (1) of section 212, of the Nigeria constitution (1999 as amended).

The said inmates are those who have served portions of their sentences after being duly sentenced to various terms of imprisonment.

The Governor believes that decongesting the Correctional Custodial Center will also help prevent the spread of the Covid-19, not only amongst inmates, but also the officials.

Signed:
Segun Ajiboye
Chief Press Secretary to the Governor

https://citadelng.com.ng/2020/04/22/akeredolu-releases-29-inmates-as-measures-to-curb-the-spread-covid19/

The structure put in place by the Ondo state Governor Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Odunayo Akeredolu SAN in improving effectively, the Ondo state health sector has proven to be a vital and most needed boost within the sector.


However, It is important to note that since the outbreak of covid-19 Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu SAN has constantly placed the health and welfare of the Ondo state people first and he has worked tirelessly at combating it.


Meanwhile, the battle to curb the spread of covid 19 virus in Ondo state through the efforts of the ondo state Governor Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Odunayo Akeredolu SAN has recorded success as the index case of Corona Virus in the state has tested negative twice after treatment.


According to the Governor, the news of the success in treating the ondo state covid19 index case has shown the readiness of the Ondo state health sector to combat the spread of the virus in the state.

PRINCESS EIGBOKHAN ORIH
TCC NEWS .

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As part of the move to contain the spread of the CoronaVirus pandemic, especially at the Correctional Custodial Center in Ondo State, Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN, has ordered the release of 29 inmates forthwith.

This is in exercise of the power conferred on the Governor by paragraph (d) of the sub-section (1) of section 212, of the Nigeria constitution (1999 as amended).

The said inmates are those who have served portions of their sentences after being duly sentenced to various terms of imprisonment.

The Governor believes that decongesting the Correctional Custodial Center will also help prevent the spread of the Covid-19, not only amongst inmates, but also the officials.

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Segun Ajiboye
Chief Press Secretary to the Governor

The Ondo State Governor Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu SAN has announced that the first and index case of Coronavirus in the state has tested negative twice after treatment. This he stated while delivering the update of the management of Covid-19 in Ondo State at the government ground, Alagbaka,Akure Ondo state.
This he said was made positive through the infrastructure which it has put in place to ensure that Covid-19 patients are well looked after and thorough treated to full recovery. Following this development the Executive Governor of Ondo state Arakunrin Akeredolu further stated that the first patient of the viral infection is now completely healed and ready to go home.
Regarding the other two confirmed cases in the State, Arakunrin Akeredolu explained that the two patients are still undergoing same intensive care which was administered the first and index case, he added that one among them has already tested negative once but he has been subjected to another test to fully ascertain his status. He expressed optimism that both will be well.
Also the Governor stated that twenty-two follow up cases who had contact with the index and secondary cases have all tested negative.
Furthermore Arakunrin Akeredolu stated that to address the rise in the numbers of confirmed cases of Covi-19 in the Southwest region, the Southwest Governors have all mutually agreed the immediate closure of all the Entry points of the Six States, he also added that the use of nose masks by everyone is now compulsory as from the 24th of April 2020.
While appealing to the people of the states to adhere to these rules, he also stated that defaulters will be prosecuted by the law. He enjoined the members of the public not to panic as the state government is fully committed to ensuring the safety and welfare of all.

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TCC NEWS
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Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu on Thursday 16th of April 2020 distributed foodstuffs across the 18 local government areas of the state as part of his support package to all communities of the State where as a result of the lock-down in all part of the state which has necessitated people to close their various shops, offices and stay at home to help prevent and curb t6he spread of Covid-19.
The State's food palliative relief project called, “Covid-19 Palliative Package ODSG' were delivered across the 18 local areas of the State by the Ondo State Covi-19 Palliative committee headed by Akin Olotu
The Governor upon the inauguration of the committed tasked them to work out the modalities and mobilize human and material resources to cushion the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic, especially in all areas of making food available and accessible to residents of the Sunshine state.
Staying true to his promises, the food palliative delivery was a success as residents in the states has receive delivery of the food palliative as provided by the Akeredolu led administration . Vehicles in their numbers were seen going round the state across the 18 local governments delivering the contents to the people who received them, showering praises and encomiums to the government for the good gesture. The food palliatives were distributed in a peaceful atmosphere as all present got their packages without involving political or religious affiliations.
The Arakunrin Akeredolu government remains committed to ensuring that the welfare of the good people of Ondo state remains its top-most priority

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As part of his philanthropic gesture towards the fight against the Covid-19 in Ondo State, Nigerian business mogul and politician, Dr. Jimoh Ibrahim (CFR), has donated N40Million to the state Government.

Ibrahim, who presented the cheque to the state Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN, on Thursday, at the Government House, Alagbaka, Akure, said the state must as a matter of urgency declare the Covid-19 as a mega project with strategic plans to prevent the spread.

He assured the Governor of total support while hoping that the people will be fair enough to appreciate the efforts of the Governor so far.

Responding, Governor Akeredolu appreciated the gesture while assuring that the money will be spent judiciously on the fight against Covid-19.

The Governor informed that the state has established isolation center in the three senatorial districts of the state, adding that the State will also consider the suggestion of Jimoh Ibrahim by involving big private hospitals at the local governments.

Explaining why he declared dusk - to-dawn curfew, Governor Akeredolu said:"We have a problem that there could be community spreading. Some people prefer beer drinking to their lives. They filled the beer parlors at night and risk spreading potential and that's why we declared the curfew.'

He said the only way to stop the spread is when the people help themselves and cooperate with the Government on its directive.

"There are reason we take all these actions. We don't just wake up and issue directives. We are worried about the lives of our people. There is nothing wrong with staying at home for now. We are determined to do our best and work for our dear state." Akeredolu said.

The Governor called on the people to ensure that the protocol established are followed by regularly washing their hands and applying sanitizers.

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Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu Aketi,SAN, has ordered a dusk -to-dawn curfew on the state from 7pm to 7am as part of the efforts to contain the spread of Covid-19 in the state.

Governor Akeredolu, who made the announcement during a press conference held at the Government House, Alagbaka, Akure on Tuesday, said the curfew takes immediate effect as from Tuesday, 14th April, 2020 till further notice.

The Governor stressed that the state becomes more vulnerable as the third case is within the state with a tendency towards community transmission.

Arakunrin Akeredolu disclosed that he has also directed other sterner measures including arrest and detention of individuals found to have breached government’s directives on restriction of movement of persons and goods, operation of business premises and community markets, religious gatherings and public bars and other social activities within the state.

According to the Governor, only exceptions are where food and medical items are sold with total compliance with social and physical distancing.

Arakunrin Akeredolu said:"For avoidance of doubt the current case is not currently a serving member of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) as earlier announced. He is an employee of the Nigerian Army Barracks who served as a medical practitioner in the same facility in the year 2017 and was retained."

According to the Governor, government is fully conscious of the pains and frustrations being currently experienced by the people, as a result of the existing restrictions and limitations, especially by those whose daily survival depends on daily wage such as menial workers, artisans and traders.

Governor Akeredolu said the food palliative measures which the state has commenced distributing was to further alleviate the difficulties and pains of the people.

Olabode Richard Olatunde
Special Assistant to the Governor (New Media)
April 14, 2020.

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...SAYS DISTRIBUTION FOR EVERYONE , NOT PARTY MEMBERS

Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN, has flagged-off the distribution of the state's palliative materials, as part of the efforts to cushion the effect of the CoronaVirus pandemic in the state.

Governor Akeredolu said the pallaitives are meant for everybody and not any party members, warning the committee members not to segregate while distributing the items.

According to the Governor, the idea of palliative became very neccessary since the Government has directed the people to stay at home as part of the precautionary measures to stem the spread of the Covid-19.

The Governor who spoke at the Government house, Alagbaka Akure on Saturday, April 11, 2020, said since the state has recorded its second index case, it has become more important to enforce all the directives the government had announced, adding that violators will be prosecuted from now on.

While explaining that the flag-off is only symbolic, Governor Akeredolu said the main distribution of the items will be at the local government level where the Commissioners and the Special Advisers, alongside the members of the state House of Assembly from the local government will jointly see to the distribution at the various local government levels.

He said the movement of the items to the local government areas are already set, saying that was the reason the state chairman of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) Jacob Idajo was put in the committee for easy transportation of the items.

Arakunrin Akeredolu thanked the UBA, WEMA Bank, First Bank, First Oil Limited, PMG and others for their donations towards the palliative.

Olabode Richard Olatunde
Special Assistant to the Governor (New Media)
April 11, 2020.

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Once again, Arakunrin Rotimi Akeredolu SAN, has shown to the good people of Ondo State what a fine gentleman he is. One who has risen far above the waters of politics, which is majorly known for deceits and empty promises.
Through his activities, he has remained committed to exemplary governance and leadership in the state thereby setting the pace for others to follow.

One of the most celebrated character of a true Omoluabi within the Yoruba socio-cultural setting is the ability to make promises and stand by them. Arakunrin Akeredolu has shown repeatedly that his words are gold and the welfare of workers in the State remains one of the banes of his government.

Upon the inception of the Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu led government, he met pending salary arrears of seven months.

Instead of turning a blind eye to this, just as most incoming governments does (because they feel it's not their responsibility to pay a debt owed by the previous government).

Arakunrin understands the essence of continuity in governance, where one administration stops, it is the onus of the next to continue from there. True to his promise of clearing this debts owed by his predecessor, he has cleared them. This gave workers in the state so much joy even at this critical stage where the world economy has taken a hit because of the ravaging effects of Covid-19.

Workers in the state was delighted to have received these payments at this crucial time when prices of goods and services are on the rise due to the effect of the Covid-19 pandemic.
This pandemic has led to the lockdown of many businesses, making certain goods and services hard to get.

Accolades must be given to the deserving ones, praise must be given to the worthy.

Sentiments apart good governance is made evident in thoughtful governments like this, one who chooses to relate with the realities of his people and will not shy away from doing the needful as at when due.

The Akeredolu led-administration has continued to place its workers at the fore front of his governance.

It will be recalled that Ondo State is one of the States in the Federation that is currently paying the new minimum wage.

Lulu Fawehinmi
SSA Strategy Communication