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Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu,SAN, on Tuesday visited the site of last month's explosion along Akure-Owo road to inspect the ongoing repair of the road which was cut off by the impact of the explosion.

It will be recalled that the explosion was caused when a truck conveying explosives to a quarry company in Auchi, Edo State, exploded at the Ilu-Abo area in Akure North Local Government area of the state.

Governor Akeredolu, who visited the scene of the explosion in company with his Chief of Staff, Chief Gbenga Ale, Commissioner for Works, Hon. Saka Yusuf-Ogunleye and the Special Adviser on Lands, Works and Infrastructure, Engr. Raimi Aminu, to inspect the ongoing construction the road, said the road is a major highway that connects both the southern and central senatorial districts with the northern senatorial district of the state.

He said his administration considered it imperative to swfitly repair the road in order to ease the movement of commuters plying the route to access the Northern, Eastern and Southern parts of the country from Akure and beyond.

While noting that the repair of the road is being undertaken by the Direct Labor agency of the state ministry of works, Governor Akeredolu said he has always been impressed by the competence and efficiency of the officials of the ministry.

Earlier, the Special Adviser explained that the reconstruction of the bad portion of the road was being done in line with the specification of the Federal Ministry of Works.

While assuring that the Federal Government would reimburse the state for fixing the road, the Special Adviser said the job would be completed within the next few weeks.

Olabode Richard Olatunde
Special Assistant to the Governor (New Media)
April 7, 2020.

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Ori e ni oopee

The fear of coro is the beginning of wisdom

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The Governor of Ondo State, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi, SAN has expressed his condolences to the Government and the people of Lagos State over the lethal explosions on Sunday that resulted in the death of an unconfirmed number.

In a statement issued by the Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Donald Ojogo, Governor Akeredolu specifically sympathised with his Lagos counterpart, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, affected victims, relations and well wishers.

He said the sad development has once again, reinforced the need for caution and vigilance on the part of all Nigerians irrespective of status.

The statement read in part: "Without prejudice to the outcome of a possible probe into this unfortunate incident, the loss of several lives and valuable assets to such an incident calls for deeper introspection, caution and endless vigilance.

"Sad occurrences of this nature, especially avoidable ones, can only be stemmed by our relentless and conscious efforts devoid of status.

"To my brother Governor, Babajide, the good people of Lagos State and indeed victims as well as those who lost their ones, including property, the prayers of the good people of Ondo State are with them at this crucial moment of grief.

"We share in their pains and pray that God grants all those affected by this the unbearable occurrence the fortitude to absorb this pain", Akeredolu said in the statement.

On behalf of the State Executive Council (SEC) of the Nigeria Labour Congress, Trade Union Congress and the Joint negotiating council I wish to felicitate in solidarity with our dependable and upright Head of Service, Mr. Dare Aragbaiye on the elongation of his tenure of office as the Head of the state bureaucracy by Mr. Governor, Arakunrin Rotimi Akeredolu Aketi SAN.

Your choice ab-ni-tio was not a mistake but a delibrate act that shows Mr. Governor has a knack for excellence, sincerity, forthrightness and diligence.

Since his assumption of office, the civil service has taken a beautiful leap from where it used to be. Indeed, Mr. Aragbaiye is a round peg in a round hole.

We equally want to seize this opportunity to thank our dear Governor and friend for setting another record in the overall interest of our service. Mr. Governor, thank you again and again.

And to whom much is given, much they say is expected. It is our hope and desire that our dear Mr. Head of Service will not relent in doing what he's been doing but, be more inspired towards moving our service to the eldorado of our dreams.
Once again, we say Congratulations and thank you to Mr Governor.

Signed
Comrade Sunday Oluwole
Chairman
NLC, Ondo State

The bill for a law to establish the Ondo State Security Network Agency and Amotekun Corps 2020 has been passed into law by the Ondo State House of Assembly.

The House at its plenary on 18th February, 2020 commited the bill to the House Committee on Culture,Tourism, Security, Community Development and Co-operative services for scrutiny after it passed through the first and second reading.

The Chairman of the Committee, Honourable Ololade Gbegudu while submitting his report at plenary noted that the emergence of the Amotekun Corps in Ondo State will assist in reducing crimes.

He added that the law provides the legal framework to guide the operations of the Ondo State Security Network Agency and Amotekun Corps and forestall any conflicts with the constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

Speaking after passing the bill into law, the Speaker of the House Rt. Honourable Oleyelogun Bamidele David warned criminal minded individuals to quit Ondo State as Amotekun has come to stay.

Oleyelogun thanked contributors to the successful passage of the bill including the South West States Governors, the Lawmakers in the zone ànd the Attorneys General for being part of history.

A public hearing on the Amotekun Security Network was held on Wednesday last week across the six South West States of Nigeria.

Speakers in the zone and the Attorneys General as well later met in Ibadan last week to ratify the grey areas.

The Chairman House Commitee on information Hon.Akogun Olugbenga Omole and the Chairman House Committee on Culture,Tourism,Security,Community Development and Co-operative Services Hon.Ololade Gbegudu jointly addressed the Press after Plenary.They stated that today is historic not only in Ondo State and the South West Region but the entire Nation as this will is an automatic Red Card for Criminality and Criminals in the State.

Signed Akogun Olugbenga Omole, ODHA Spokesman.

The Ondo State Governor Mr Rotimi Akeredolu has said his administration was committed to the development of education of the state.
The governor said tuitions being paid in the state-owned -universities - the Adekunle Ajasin University Akungba Akoko, the University of Medical Science, Ondo, and the Ondo State University of Science and Technology Okitipupa - were the least in South-West.
Akeredolu said this at an interactive programme he featured on Ondo State Radiovsion Corporation, on Sunday which climaxed the third anniversary of his administration.

He noted that there might be a further reduction of the fees of the institutions if the financial status of the state improved
He said, "We increased the tuition out of necessity.
If we have money, there is no need for us to charge a kobo. My challenge is this, bring a tuition fee in any state-owned -university in the South-West that is lower than what we are charging, and we will reduce it.

''We are managing three universities and one polytechnic. The polytechnic workers were owned by the last administration. But, we will look at this when we have money. These things will be dynamic. Not that we cant reduce it but that is if our financial status is improved.
'''Today we charge the least to train doctors at the University of Medical Science. We charge the least across the country."

Ahead of the October 10 Gubernatorial elections in Ondo State, the state Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN, has said he has accepted the calls of the people from various quarters and backgrounds that he should contest for another term in office.

Governor Akeredolu said he was particularly moved by the magnitude of 4+4 signs that numerous people of the state have been disp
laying.

Governor Akeredolu spoke at a dinner organized as part of the activities marking his 3rd anniversary celebration, held at the International Culture and Event Center (DOME) in Akure , the Ondo state capital.

The Governor, who was full of appreciation to the people of the state at large, specifically thanked members of the state executive council, traditional rulers, religious bodies, party members and supporters, family members, civil servants and labor leaders, friends and well wishers and others for their support over the last three years.

He promised that his administration will continue to deliver on its electoral promises and entrench the dividends of good governance for the improvement of the standard of living of the people of the state.

Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu Aketi, SAN, on Monday said the federal government is owing the state about N7billion, being the amount spent by the state government to fix federal roads.

The Governor disclosed this, while receiving the minister of state for Tranport, Senator Gbemisola Saraki and officials of her ministry in the Governor's office, Alagbaka in Akure, the State capital.

Saraki is in the state for verification of the number of federal government road projects fixed by the state for possible reimbursement.

Akeredolu expressed optimism that by the time the federal government officials completed their verification and carried out its deductions, the state should be able to receive over N5billion from the federal government.

He noted that such repayment would go along way in assisting the state on projects execution and payment of salary arrears.

"The acclaim is in the neigbourhood of about N7billion.

The Ondo state governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu has asked residents of the state not to panic and take precautionary measures following the outbreak of one index case of Coronavirus in Lagos.
The governor urged the people to step up their personal hygiene as efforts are equally ongoing to learn from Lagos State government on proper management of the outbreak.

He spoke yesterday at the event tagged an evening with Mr Governor as part of activities lined up to mark his third anniversary in office on Ondo State Radio Vision Corporation OSRC , ORANGEFM 94. 5 FM ,Sunshine 96.5 FM Alalaye.
“It’s a big challenge to us. We must be very watchful. The Lagos state government is the only center that’s prepared and ready. We are looking at what we can do. By tomorrow, I will talk to my brother Governor in Lagos State, we are sending our Commissioners for health across the Southwest states to go to Lagos to learn the protocol and management. We have to take precautions.” – Gov Akeredolu
Responding to various questions being asked , the governor said there is need to strengthen education at the primary level with over 2,000 teachers after massive construction and renovations of the schools across the state.

As for the increment in tuition fees in tertiary institutions, the governor said “We increased the tuition out of necessity. If we have money, there is no need for us to charge a kobo. My challenge is this, bring a tuition fee in any state owned University in the Southwest that’s lower than what we are charging, and we will reduce your tuition.

“We are managing three Universities and one Polytechnic. The Polytechnic workers were owed by the last administration. But, we will look at this when we have money. These things will be dynamic. Not that we can’t reduce it but that’s if our financial status is improved.

“Today, we charge the least to train doctors at the University of Medical sciences. We charge the least across the country.”
On road construction and Rehabilitation , governor Akeredolu said over 250 kilometers have been flagged off and completed within three years of his administration while new ones are being flagged off across the three senatorial districts“Fayemi and I have approached the bank to take loan to construct the Akure – Ikere road. If the Federal government won’t do it, we will do it. We are doing a lot of Federal government roads.

“Look at the Owo to Ikare road, we are still doing it. Look at Ipele junction, we have spent millions of naira there. The road from Akure to Ikere, we are ready to take loan to do it but the federal government said they will do it . We will keep pressurizing them. But if they don’t do it, we will do it” – Gov Akeredolu

On Industrialization drive of his administration , he said the present administration is leaving no stone unturned to ensure Ondo state remains the best destination for investors in Nigeria .
He said his administration had started with Ore industrial park which would at the end give direct and indirect employment opportunities to 20,000 people.

“Oluwa glass was already dead when we came on board. But we have already gotten those who will start glass industry soon. But they want somewhere they can have regular power supply. A place like Ore. They are starting very soon”
Artisans are very important to us. Whatever job we have here we don’t take it else where. It’s for you. We have also told our contractors that whatever jobs that are available, must be given to our artisans. It’s a directive and our commissioners are following it through”

Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu,SAN, has commissioned a 6km road leading to the houses of former governorship candidate of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) Eyitayo Jegede, former Commissioner for Urban Planning, Prince Solagbade Amodeni and others.

The 6km road is a network of strategic and peculiar roads in the Alagbaka GRA area of Akure.

The road connects 17 streets and links Alagabaka to the federal secretariat.

Residents of the area, who praised Governor Akeredolu for solving their problem, said the road has been abandoned for the past 23 years.

BY GENEVIEVE ALOZIE
TCC NEWS.

Chapel of Grace Government House, today February, 24th 2020, celebrated a Holy Communion and Thanksgiving Service at the Government House Chapel Akure, Ondo State.

The service was in commemoration of Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu SAN, 3rd anniversary in Office and his numerous contribution towards lifting of religious faith in Ondo state.

According to Bishop Simeon Borokini the Bishop of Anglican Diocese of Akure, while preaching the sermon, described Governor Akeredolu as a man of humility, who is ever ready to listen to the plights of the people and proffer solutions.

He said Akeredolu's 3rd year in Office is worth celebrating judging by the multiple developments his administration has attracted in Ondo State. He also urged every leaders in power emulate the footprints of Governor Akeredolu to ensure that their deed be accounted for good on the last day.

"Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu SAN, I pray that your name be written in the book of life" Bishop Borokini concluded.

Governor Akeredolu, having led in praise during the service, urged everyone who was present to continue serving God because he is the only one who can give fulfillment of life.

He affirmed that his continuity is guaranteed through God, as he graciously appreciated everyone for their presence and prayed to God to bless Ondo State.

Other dignitaries who were present for the Thanksgiving service are Sen. Tayo Alasoadura Bishop of Anglican Commission Akure, Chief Justice of Ondo, Ondo State Exco members, Royal Fathers and other well-meaning Ondo citizens.

1. Accelerated Birth Registration Plus (ABR+)

Children whose birth are not registered with National Population Commission are automatically without a nationality and therefore at risk of being a victim of child labour and abuse; having limited access to education and other social amenities.

Prior to the Akeredolu led administration, Ondo State birth registration coverage and performance was among the poorest in the south-west. For almost a decade (2011 – 2018), Ondo was never among the top 3 states with the best under-1 birth registration performance in the South-West. In fact in the south-west, Ondo state had the worst under-1 birth registration performance in 2011. This negative narrative started to change when the Governor of Ondo State, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, began to invest in birth registration. The investment started in 2018 with the implementation of the Accellerated Birth Registrion (ABR) pilot project in Ifedore LGA. The result from that pilot showed that there was a 280% increase in birth registration in the first month of programme implementation and a 535% in the second month.

The success recorded in the ABR pilot project was then replicated in 2019 as data from UNICEF show that Ondo state became the state with the best under-1 birth registration performance in South-West. It is worthy of note that between 2018 and 2019 there was a 150 percent increase in under-1 birth registration performance in Ondo State. This is the highest percentage increase in South-west and 2nd highest in Nigeria after Bayelsa State. Up to 2018, the birth registration of children under the age of 5 in Ondo State has never been up to 100,000 in a year. In 2019 however, as a result of the State Government continuous investment in birth registration through the ABR Plus project, the birth registration of under 5 children was recorded to be 206,973 in 2019. This is over a 100% increase compared to the 70,120, 72,854, 91,402, 72,047, and 77,198 that were achieved in 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, and 2018 respectively.

It's exactly three years today that Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN, took over the mantle of leadership of Ondo State as the sixth democratically elected Governor of the sunshine state.

Three years on, the road to redemption of the state has been a story of a dogged driver, poised and determined to drive the people to a destination filled with prosperity and unprecedented development.

Today in Ondo State, Governor Akeredolu has shown leadership with integrity and passion, setting a new pace for truth, trust and courage in leadership.

Across the world, there are three "Cs" that measure the place of a good leader- Competence, Character and Courage.

These three Cs are what Governor Akeredolu has employed to change the narrative of the state by giving governance a new meaning, with a display of uncommon love and passion for the people.

With competence, the Governor has set the state on the path of accelerated progress, development and growth. He has developed every sector of the state. His character has aided the progress of the state.

Unarguably, it is only in the state that contractors are mobilized to site with zero naira. Arakunrin Akeredolu has practically taken his integrity to the market to bring goodies to the state. No wonder he is now being referred to as Mr. "Talk and Do".

Courage, of course, has been displayed by Governor Akeredolu in many ways, especially on issues that affect the people.

Governor Akeredolu has shown that he is a fearless Owo man who will damn every consequence to stand with the people.

A Senior Advocate of Nigeria, an achiever and an accomplished man in his chosen career, Governor Akeredoku has over the years carved a niche for himself in public service with the manner he has delivered on electoral promises and developed the sunshine state.

Today in Ondo State, potable water supply, which was below 4% before Governor Akeredolu assumed office has now been improved. The Akeredolu administration has rehabilitated over two thousand water facilities across the state, while also sinking new ones.

This administration has also recorded uncommon stride with the introduction of Kamomi Aketi urban water kiosk, where people make use of digital card to fetch clean and safe water. It's the first of its kind in Nigeria.

Today in Ondo State, there are over 800 public primary schools that have been renovated and reconstructed. More schools have already been earmarked for reconstruction and renovation in the year 2020.

Within the space of three years, Governor Akeredoku has constructed massive roads, attracted over five industries into the state, situated at the Ondo-Linyi industrial hub in Ore, constructed the first flyover interchange in Ore, provided numerous job opportunities, built new hospital, improved the healthcare sector with the purchase of multi million naira equipment, procured medical equipment worth billions of naira, and lots more.

The people are daily reaping the gains of good governance in Ondo state, and subsequently now refer to the Governor as Mr. talk and do.

As we roll out the drums to celebrate three years of purposeful and people driven leadership, it's important to note that the only option left for us is to move to a greater height with Akeredolu. Let us move to a glorious place.

Happy Anniversary to us all.

#3YearsInOffice

Olabode Richard Olatunde
Special Assistant to the Governor (New Media)

In line with the commitment to achieve his administration’s cardinal point of Job creation through entrepreneurship, Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN, on Thursday performed the ground breaking ceremony of the World’s first Africa’s Young Entrepreneurs (AYE) Village.
 
The entrepreneurship village, situated adjacent the International Event and Culture Center (DOME), will be built by the AYE, with the provision of land by the state government as a means of support and partnership.
 
The Africa’s Young Entrepreneurs is a platform with a vision to successfully develop Africa’s budding entrepreneurs through mutual networking with established captains of industries.
 
The A.Y.E brings learning, resources and business acumen, with the aim of developing young entrepreneurs within the ages of 18 – 45, with 12.6 million members in 20 African Countries.
 
Governor Akeredolu, who performed the ground breaking ceremony, said the village, when completed, will address the challenges of skilled labour shortage posing serious problems in the country.
 
Arakunrin Akeredolu believed that, with the existence of the village, it will prepare the people, particularly the youths for the Deep Sea Port which his administration is vigorously pursuing.
 
The Governor explained that the establishment of an Entrepreneurship village in the state capital will change the narrative of the state from a civil service state into one where entrepreneurs who will turn out to be employers of labour will abound.
 
AYE, led by the President, Summy Francis, thanked the Governor for providing the support needed to achieve the dream of the organization to build the world first entrepreneurship center.
 
Francis explained that his choice of the state was because of the peace and the stability in the state.

Nice one
I know uncle murik will soon come out to say something

Operation Amotekun: Ondo Government promises flexibility in recruitment process
Following the unbundling of the regional connotation of the Western Nigeria Security Network (WNSN), codenamed Operation Amotekun, the Ondo state government has vowed to make its recruitment process flexible.

Speaking on the programme AM today,on Ondo State Radiovision Corporation Television (OSRCTV) the senior Special Assistant to the Governor on security matters, Alhaji Jimoh Dojumo, said the exercise will be devoid of politics and avoidance of individuals with questionable characters.

Alhaji Dojumo also revealed that the level of partnership with the police for effectiveness will be top notch as they will be part and parcel of the operation.
On the eligibility of the individuals to be recruited, he said the vanguard will accept anyone who is a resident of Ondo state, speaks Yoruba fluently and knows their way around.

The security adviser stated that community policing which the Nigeria police is anchoring, is one that will benefit all of us from the ward up to the state level.
It would be recalled that the Operation Amotekun bill scaled second reading in the Houses of Assembly in Ondo and Oyo states.

The draft bill was also ratified in Osogbo by the Osun State Executive Council.
The Ogun State House Assembly confirmed receipt of the draft bill from the executive.

Africa has been known as a Continent of poor Leadership. Over time the few leaders who posses the quality of integrity, transpiracy, accountability and inclusiveness of governance are highly celebrated for example the late Nelson Madela of South Africa. In most cases such leaders are often described as extraordinary leaders.


According to Dean Bokhari, Extraordinary leaders emanate character and convey passion. Their ethics are uncompromising, and they serve wholeheartedly. They are balanced in both confidence and compassion while maintaining composure at all times.
No one is born with extraordinary leadership qualities. Leadership is not inborn. Leadership is the result of several different qualities.


Extraordinary leaders are extraordinarily competent at their craft. The first example that comes to mind is the Ondo State Governor and chairman Southwest governor's forum Oluwarotimi Odunayo Akeredolu SAN, former chairman of Nigeria Bar Association NBA.


In Southwest Nigeria, the chairman of the Southwest governor's forum Arakunrin Akeredoulu is the most popular governor in the region. The Ondo State governor is popular for his conscious effort to make the civil servant state an industrial and agro business hub (Ore industrial hub and pig village respectively) in Ondo State.


I know a lot of people who have benefited from employment opportunities in Ondo state a country where job opportunity is a rare commodity for Young school leavers, about 10,000 youths are employed by the Ore industrial hub alone.


Akeredolu as a great leader, has fostered collaboration in the State Government by setting up conditions that make it conducive for his team and the people to work together. One of the keys to an “engaged” government is one that thrives on collaboration. Where people help each other because they want to, not because they have to. And this is wonderful for the government and the people of the State.


The governor has constantly pointed out that, the people's belief in his administration is the encouraging tool to his publicly hailed performance by locals and international bodies.


Judging from Akeredolu's personality, the governor does not impose decision on his people, this attribute of Arakunrin Akeredolu was manifested again during the local government chairman and counselorship primary election in the State.


Ondo State chapter of the All Progressive Congress APC hail and praised the governor for his clear stay off, from the local government chairman and counselorship primary election of the party.

#What an attribute that worth emulating#

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Eleyi tun lagbara o

Wait o, is she not pregnant again?

Dey sha want to kill this guy

Lord bless me so that i can do this for my mum one day, she deserve everything good in life. Love you mummy

In her quest to proffer solution to the epileptic power supply in Nigeria, the wife of Ondo State Governor has indicated interest to partner with the Federal University of Technology, Akure to train female students on Information Communication Technology and Solar power.

She is championing the training under her non-governmental organisation, Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu Foundation, BAAF.

Mrs. Akeredolu disclosed this today when she visited the school of Engineering and Engineering Technology of FUTA in a courtesy visit to seek collaboration with the management of the institution.

According to her, the training would focus on two areas that were of utmost importance to this digital age, which are ICT and renewable energy, solar in particular.

Explaining the reason behind her decision, she emphasised the need to change the archaic tradition that limits female child to study certain courses in the university, while others were assumed to be for male students alone.

She said: “This is a digital age and no one should be left behind regardless of your gender. In the field of ICT, we have just a sprinkle of women, and to change the narrative we must tell the young ones that they can do it”.

Mrs. Akeredolu bemoans the low percentage of women's contribution in the economic and the industrial landscape of the Nation, due to the old assumption that some educational courses weren't suitable for women.

The BAAF Founder disclosed that she determined to provide solution to energy problem in Nigeria through renewable energy, as a result of her experience with power supply when she ventured into fish farming.

She emphasised the purpose of the partnership in order to sustain the programme, noting that FUTA was capable of making solar energy affordable, in order to reduce usage of fuel which had contributed to the climate change.

She explained further that, although she was concerned about raising the next generation of women that would be the future technology leaders, lend their voices to issues at the decision table, she didn't intend to turn them to male.

She noted that her determination to change the narrative about womenfolk by training the young girls that would contribute to the development of the nation and their immediate environment, birthed the BEMORE Summer Bootcamp for GirlsNaija.

This gesture, she said was a new dimension of empowerment in digression from the usual distribution of equipment which First Ladies in Nigeria were used to.

The Dean of the faculty, Prof. Aremu Akintunde assured of the readiness of the institution to provide necessary and needed resources for the training, including human, saying FUTA had enough facility to achieve the dream of the First Lady.

He stated that the proposed training would go a long way in achieving the goal of the institution, ‘Technology for Self-Reliance', while thanking Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN, for the TechHub he put place for the institution.

https://citadelng.com.ng/2020/02/13/ondo-first-lady-indicates-interest-to-partner-futa-on-ict-and-solar/

The Governor of Ondo State, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN, has assured of his readiness to build a cancer Centre in Ondo State before the expiration of his first term in office.

He made this known in Owo, during a town hall meeting at the Federal Medical Centre, to create awareness about cancer, organised by the Coalition Against Cancer in Nigeria, CACIN, to round up activities for the World Cancer Day.

The governor commended the founder of CACIN, which comprises different Non-Governmental Organisations in Ondo State that are concerned about the campaign against cancer, championed by Breast Cancer Association of Nigeria, BRECAN.

Commenting on the lectures which were on the three common types of cancer; breast, postate, and cervical, Akeredolu pleaded with the younger ones not to engage in early sexual activity, saying they have enough years ahead to enjoy the act.

In her remarks, Mrs. Akeredolu, founder of CACIN, commended committee members of the Coalition and the support donors.

According to her, cancers in general was the rationale behind the formation of CACIN, while emphasising the need for organisations to team up against the disease, in order to achieve the desired result.

She noted that BRECAN focuses on breast cancer alone, and couldn't have been able to shoulder the burden of attending to other types of cancers, hence the need to build synergy with other NGOs to get things done, and spread the tentacles.

Mrs. Akeredolu lauded the role of FMC, in the campaign against and treatment of patients by partnering with BRECAN.

She said CACIN was founded with a sincerity of purpose, noting that she understood what it means to experience cancer attack which was why she came up with support fund for the indigent victims.

According to her, she would continue to beg people to donate, regardless of the public misconceptions about the gesture, saying there were thousands of victims under the care of BRECAN.

In his welcome address, the local organising committee chairman of the Coalition Against Cancer in the state, Dr. Aba Katung noted that the campaign against cancer initiated by Mrs. Akeredolu had been yielding positive outcomes, saying that the formation of the coalition would create a paradigm shift in cancer control in the state.

He stated that there was no clear cancer policy, considering the low rate of the implementation of National Cancer Control Plan in Nigeria, adding that the N725million set aside for the treatment of cancer by the Federal government was insufficient.

He affirmed that plan was ongoing for the establishment of Cancer Care Center in the Federal Medical Center, Owo, facilitated by BRECAN.

The Chairman of the occasion, Dr. Friday Okonofua, Vice-Chancellor, Ondo State University of Medical Sciences, said he was impressed with the pace of fight against cancer spearheaded by the wife of the governor.

Okonofua, who was represented by the Head of Obstetrics and Gynaecology department of the University Teaching Hospital, Dr. Lawal Oyeneyi, advised individuals to undergo cancer screening as a preventive measure, noting that there was no ample facility for the treatment in Nigeria.

Dr. Anna Weiss, a female breast cancer surgeon from Harvard, and team member of SHARING HOPE MEDICAL MISSION from the United States of America, implored individuals not to be ashamed or embarassed to be screened.

Chief Imam of Owo, Alhaji Aladesawe commended the efforts of the wife of the governor in the campaign against cancer.

He also lauded the magnanimity of the governor for paying pensioners the new minimum wage.

The Olowo of Owo kingdom, Oba Ajibade Gbadegesin Ogunoye, encouraged all participants to make use of the lectures, while also commending the initiative.

He advised the people of Owo to give maximum support for the current administration, while highlighting some achievements of the government.

Dignitaries at the event included the deputy governor, Mr. Agboola Ajayi, the Secretary to the State Governor, Mr. Ifedayo Abegunde, Chief of Staff to the governor, Chief Gbenga Ale, Commissioner for Health, Dr. Wahab Adegbenro, secondary school students, market women, among others.

The event features free breast and cervical screening, lectures and presentation of breast self examination dance, SEKEM.
https://citadelng.com.ng/2020/02/12/ill-establish-cancer-control-center-before-my-tenure-expires-akeredolu-assures/

If you no get money hide your face
Val koor children's day ni

Ondo State would soon become the hub of bitumen in Africa when its bitumen exploration full operational.

Chairman and Chief Executive officer of the Ondo state Development and Investment Promotion Agency ONDIPA, Mr Boye Oyewunmi gave the assurance while speaking with orangefm on the agency's achievements and the projection for the year 2020.

Mr Oyewunmi said Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu would not play politics with the establishment of viable industries and bitumen exploration for the growth of Ondo state's economy.

He said the construction yard and

administrative block for the effective take off of the bitumen have reached an advance stage .

“In this year 2020, Bitumen exploration will start in Ondo state ,the construction yard and administrative block for the effective take of the project had been finished while the internal roads have reached 85 percent completion. It is private driven initiative supported by the present administration. We are not the one funding it but we have provided enabling environment, secured licences and all the environmental issues ,we worked hand in glove to secure the workability of the project,That is a given and I have heard alot of talks about is it going to happen or not .There are many bus stops before you get to your destination , when it is launch ,the naysayers will be put to shame. It has been over six months that I saw all the machineries in lekki in two different Warehouses ,once the place is completed and the internal road is done with , they will move them in and we are planning that ,president Muhammadu buhari will commission the project .This is the beginning of Ondo state becoming the hub of butimen in Africa. I assure you that, this will start this year.”

He explained that in the last three years the present administration has facilitated industries like Bambi Oil refinery,The Ore Indsurial hub, Ondo Lyin,Textiles factory among others for socio economic development of the state.
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Once you have good infrastructural layout, industries will come, generally people spend less.This is an agrarian society,we have the Rural Access Mobility Programme RAMP where there is a conscious effort to make sure that the roads that go to the rural areas especially into the farm settlements are motorable so that they can bring their produce out and it does not rotten in the farms .And for all of these we are beginning to see tractions.development has to be planned , structured, evissioned systemic. ”

He said Ondo state is setting the pace for others to follow in terms of development and investment promotion.

It is well, its hard to get correct news now on naira land.