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WOFEE loan: ODSG appeals to FG

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

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

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


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

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

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


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

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

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

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


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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Source: https://citadelng.com.ng/2019/11/01/odsg-appeals-to-fg-to-release-wofee-loan/

GOVERNOR AKEREDOLU CONGRATULATES BUHARI OVER SUPREME COURT VICTORY

The Governor of Ondo State, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Odunayo Akeredolu, SAN, has joined numerous other Nigerians to hail the verdict of the Supreme Court which upheld the election of President Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR.

In a statement by his Senior Special Assistant to the Governor (Media and Publicity), Mr Oyewamide Wande Ojo, the governor said “the real victory of the legal process belongs to Democracy.”

His words: ”At last, the seeming suspense over the 2019 Presidential Election and its attendant legal issues has come to an end. The pronouncement of the Nation’s Apex Court as regards the petition remains a very welcome development.

While congratulating President Buhari as well as the All Progressives Congress (APC), Governor Akeredolu equally salutes all those whose belief in the Judicial System strengthened their resolve to find solace rather than resorting to untoward measures.

”This is courage worth celebrating. In this regard, we, as a Nation, has collectively earned an enviable reputation for Rule of Law and constitutionalism.

“The entire chain of the legal processes has been exhausted.This is even as litigants from all sides have had a profound opportunity to ventilate their arguments up to the Supreme Court.

”It is heartwarming that the legal fireworks terminating with today’s verdict are products of our Constitutional rights which have been expressed to enrich democracy. No doubt, the real victory belongs to Democracy,” the governor says.

Source: https://citadelng.com.ng/2019/10/31/governor-akeredolu-congratulates-buhari-over-supreme-court-victory/

ODSG Partners CBN, SMEDAN To Train Youths On Entrepreneurship

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

ODSG Signs MoU To Build 1.1Billion Dollars Medical City In Ondo

As part of its commitment to improve the health sector, facilitate modern healthcare in Ondo State and end medical tourism abroad , the administration of Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu has signed a memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with a Germany-based health institution, Medicus International, to build a USD1.1billion Sunshine medical City in the state.

The Mou was signed by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Hon. Ifedayo Abegunde, while the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Medicus International, Frank Spriewald, signed on behalf of the company at the Ondo State Governor's Lodge, Asokoro, Abuja, on Thursday, October 24, 2019.

Speaking at the event, Governor Akeredolu said he was more than convinced that Medicus International has good intention to develop the medical infrastructure in the state.

He said: "I am more than convinced that Medicus has good intention. As I told them when they came, coincidentally about few weeks ago, I was in Germany myself and I saw their structure.

"When I was in Berlin, I was talking to another medical organisation to bring their facility to Ondo State. I was negotiating with them not knowing that someone else was already waiting for this.

"No doubt, we are interested in this. We have made efforts. We are already working on how to secure a land very close to the airport. It is an interesting thing.

"We are prepared to cooperate and we know that this sort of thing is to be done as a joint venture. The interest of Ondo State is there. We are putting land. The joint venture itself will come up."

Arakunrin Akeredolu also announced that the state government has set up a team led by the Special Adviser on Health to work with the Medicus International.

Earlier, the facilitator for Medicus International, Chief Oludare Bello, said the time for the execution of the project is thirty six months and development will be completed in forty eight months.

According to him, the hospital will deal with all facets of healthcare, adding that the nearness to the airport became imperative because the hospital will have its own helicopter that will transverse other parts of the state for medical purposes.

Chief Bello explained that there will be other facilities in the medical city such as conference Center, Cinema, teaching hospital and nursing school.

He said: "The hospital is a city on its own. The design is premised on the fact that there will be green in the whole hospital. That is to make the patients see the ambience of the hospital when they lean over the window to have a view.

"It will be one of its kind in Nigeria. Over 50% of the doctors are already trained in Germany. The doctors that will be employed here will also be trained in Germany.

The Special Adviser to the Governor on Health, Dr. Jibayo Adeyeye, said Medicus International is charged with the responsibility of looking for fund for the project, adding that the State government is only investing 100 hectares of land and with other routine approvals.

He said the MoU is coming after serial of engagements to have a memorandum signed between the state government and the organization.

Olabode Richard Olatunde
Special Assistant to the Governor (New Media)
October 24, 2019

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Source: http://ondostate.gov.ng/Home/NewsItem/ODSG-Signs-MoU-To-Build-1-1Billion-Dollars-Medical-City-In-Ondo

Akeredolu Charges Vehicle Inspectors To Adhere Strictly To Standard For Safety Of Life On Highway

Ondo State governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu has called on Vehicle Inspection Officers not to compromise standard in the discharge of their duties particularly in the current 'ember' months.

The governor made the call while playing host to a delegation of Directors/Chief Vehicle Inspection Officers from the Southwest zone of the country in his office in Akure, the state capital.

The governor who was represented by his deputy, Hon. Agboola Ajayi, while describing the role of the officers as such that has to do with safety of citizens' lives, said his administration has put measures in place to ensure safety of road users in the state.

According to him, the recent establishment of the computerised vehicles inspection center in the state would go a long way in curbing accidents on the roads, giving the condition of the vehicles as one of the major factors leading to accidents.

He stressed the need for synergy between the V.I.O and the Federal Road Safety Corps in the discharge of their duty as they have a common goal which is to safe lives of road users, saying their roles are complementary.

Also in his remarks at the event, Special Adviser to the governor on Transport, Mr. Tobi Ogunleye, while analysing the procedure for issuance of drivers license, said ninety per cent of the task are done by the V.I.O. while the FRSC takes the credit and shunck the revenue that accrued from the exercise.

According to him, in addition to ensuring safety on the roads, the office of the V.I.O had helped in increasing revenue base of the state with the raise from about three hundred and fifty as at the begining of this administration to about 1.7m per week currently.

Earlier in his address, the leader of the delegation who is the Lagos State Director of Vehicle Inspection Services, Engr. Adebayo Olusoji charged the Southwest governors on the need for deployment of technology for VIO officers for effective maning of the roads.

While describing bad roads as a major cause of road accidents across the federation, Adebayo lauded the state government on its drive on road construction in the state.

He also appreciated the establishment of the computerised vehicle inspection centre in the state, calling other Southwest state to emulate the gesture.

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Source: http://ondostate.gov.ng/Home/NewsItem/Akeredolu-Charges-Vehicle-Inspectors-To-Adhere-Strictly-To-Standard-For-Safety-Of-Life-On-Highway

Akeredolu not hospitalised, says commissioner

The absence of the Ondo State Governor, Mr Rotimi Akeredolu from office in the recent time has been generating reactions from various quarters as some were saying the governor had been in the hospital, treating food poisoning.

The Deputy Governor, Mr Agboola Ajayi has been in charge of government in an acting capacity, due to the absence of the governor.

To quell the rumours of ill health, the state Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Mr Donald Ojogo said that the governor was not ill nor suffering from food poisoning.

Ojogo, who spoke with journalists in Akure, the state capital on Thursday, said the governor was on his annual vacation and had returned to Abuja where he had been attending to various matters that concerned the state.

The commissioner, who reiterated that Akeredolu was hale and hearty, said that the governor would soon return to the state.

Ojogo said, “We have been hearing all manners of things about the governor, but I want to tell you that those are insinuations from those who don’t mean well for this state.

“Mr Governor went for his annual vacation. After spending 10 days from it, he came back to attend to some domestic issues and shortly after his daughter’s wedding, he proceeded for the rest of the vacation and returned on October 4, (2019). Since then he has been in Abuja to attend to many important issues, including political meetings because he does not want to be going Abuja every day.

“So Akeredolu is not hospitalised as it is being insinuated. His absence has not affected the governance in the state. But we don’t want to be frivolous with anybody. What they are peddling is not true. Those stories are from those who don’t mean well for this state. ”

On the flood that has recently ravaged some communities in the state, Ojogo called on the Federal Government to come to the rescue of the state, saying the state alone could not solve the problem.

Source: http://ondostate.gov.ng/Home/NewsItem/Akeredolu-not-hospitalised--says-commissioner

MRS AKEREDOLU TO BAG GRAND AMAZON AWARD AS NAWOJ MARKS 30TH ANNIVERSARY

Wife of Ondo State Governor, Mrs Betty Anyanwu Akeredolu will on Tuesday the twelfth of November 2019, receive the NAWOJ GRAND AMAZON AWARD which is part of activities to mark the 30th Anniversary of NAWOJ in Nigeria.

A statement by NAWOJ in Ondo State signed by its Secretary, Mrs Patience lbeh, explains, that the wife of the Governor will also at the event be enlisted into the Association’s hall of fame, all in recognition of Arabirin’s commitment to the development of Children and women through her BEMORE EMPOWERED INITIATIVE, her commitment to the fight against rape and gender based violence among many other humanitarian strides.

The statement explained, that NAWOJ have carefully followed these initiatives through our lens as Media Executives and deemed it fit to honour Mrs Akeredolu as one of our AMAZONS as we commemorate the 30th Anniversary and celebrate the efforts of our founding mothers.

The Anniversary which will hold at the Radio House Press Center Hall, Garki Abuja is with the theme: NAWOJ @ 30: CELEBRATING THE AMAZONS

About thirty women journalists from Ondo state will attend the event which will witness the convergence of well over 1,200 women journalists from Nigeria and the Diaspora, even as it will draw participants from various women women civil society organizations across Africa.

Source: http://ondostate.gov.ng/Home/NewsItem/Mrs-Akeredolu-To-Bag-Grand-Amazon-Award-As-NAWOJ-Marks-30th-Anniversary

Why ODSG shuts 8 health facilities – Adegbenro



Towards safeguarding the health of residents of the state and ensuring they enjoy qualitative health care services, the Ondo State Government has closed down eight health facilities for various offences.

It also warned seven facilities for non compliance to rules of practice and engaging in unprofessional conducts.

Commissioner for Health, Dr Wahab Adegbenro while reading the riot act to violators during a monitoring exercise of the Ministry in Odigbo Local Government stated that government will not relent in its efforts in sanitising the state health sector, noting that it is prepared to deal with those who will not make meaningful contributions to development of the sector.

Adegbenro while speaking further, frowned at the unprofessional conducts of some of the hospitals visited, and noted that government will continue to ensure quackery becomes eradicated in the sector.

He noted that the action of government was not to witch hunt, victimise or send any one out of job, but to ensure that minimum standards are put in place by Healthcare providers to avoid jeopardising the lives of patients.

He enjoined those interested in the health profession to get trained at accredited institutions and be certified adding that any unlicensed facility will be closed down and perpetrators prosecuted.

He also admonished patients and their relatives to always look out for the practising license of any facility they are to patronize.

However, he warned them to be careful of putting their lives in the hands of quacks who can worsen their health situation rather than improving it.

Also speaking, the Ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Dr Dipo Durojaye said government was ready to provide all the needed support to flush out quackery in the sector and advised those interested in practising, to pursue their career at institutions accredited by the Government and Professional bodies.

He further warned professionals who repeatedly fail to comply with the minimum practice standard or indulging in unprofessional conducts to desist, threatening that they will have their centres sealed off .

The Director Hospital Services, Ministry of Health, Dr Richard Adesoji who led the team to most of the facilities visited, lamented the high rate of quackery in the sector.

Dr Adesoji revealed that many of the facilities visited are not registered and those registered are not renewing their licenses.

While advising those that want to open health facilities to visit the Ministry and start on the right note, he warned that the government will not rest on its oars until the state is ridden of quacks.

Facilities closed down in Odigbo includes; Phobia Medical Clinic Ore, Tommydex Specialist Medical Clinic Ore, Pima Annex Ore, Ndubisi Hospital annex Ore, Oluyemi Medical Clinic Ore, Sister White Community Clinic Ore, Kenkos medical Laboratory Ore & Model Medical Laboratory Ore.

Source: http://ondostate.gov.ng/Home/NewsItem/Why-ODSG-shuts-8-health-facilities-%E2%80%93-Adegbenro

Our commitment to infrastructural devt total –Akeredolu



Ondo state governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu has said the road between Ikun in Akoko South-West and Afo in Ose local government would soon be fixed.

The governor, who revealed that his administration’s commitment to the infrastructural development of the state was total, also stressed that every other people-centred projects that needed to be attended to would soon be looked into within the available resources.

According to the governor, no part of the state would be left untouched in the ongoing infrastructural development across the state.

Akeredolu spoke at the burial ceremony of Pa Fredrick Oluwameye Olisa, father of the Special Assistant to governor on Administration, Roland Olisa, held at St Matthew’s Anglican Church, Imeri.

The governor who was represented by his Chief of Staff, Olugbenga Ale, disclosed that government would continue to ensure even and equitable distribution of infrastructural projects across the three senatorial districts of the state.

“Since we came on board what we have been doing has been equitable. We have always been making sure that all the three senatorial districts- the Southern, Central and Northern, are being attended to in the ongoing infrastructural development. You can see the balancing in the infrastructural provision in the state.

“As we are constructing roads in the South, we are also constructing in the Centre and the North and all the 18 local government areas have benefited from the various projects.

“The schools we are reconstructing are all over the state. We are paying salaries of workers regularly regardless of your cadre. We will continue to ensure everybody benefits from our administration.

“When the bridge linking Ikun-Akoko to Oba was washed away by flood, government responded immediately and reconstructed the bridge.

Source: http://ondostate.gov.ng/Home/NewsItem/Our-commitment-to-infrastructural-devt-total-%E2%80%93Akeredolu

ARAKUNRIN AKEREDOLU; THE TRUE DEFINITION OF OMOLUABI IN ONDO STATE

The concept of Omoluabi within the confines of the Yoruba race rings a bell of what a true son and daughter of the soil stands for,one born and bred with the traditional Yoruba values and morals system.

The concept of Omoluabi is a philosophical and cultural concept that's native to the Yoruba people . It's used to describe a person of good character; the omoluabi concept signifies courage, hard work, humility and respect. An omoluabi is a person of honor who believes in hard work, respects the rights of others, and gives to the community in deeds and in action. Above all, an omoluabi is a person of integrity.

An omoluabi demonstrates and exhibits the inherent virtue and value of Iwapele . Iwapele is ultimately the basis of moral conduct in Yoruba culture and a core defining attribute of an omoluabi.
Standing tall in Ondo state, leading the good sons and daughters into a new dawn of a sustainable environment, where every resources and energy are channeled towards the development of the state and it's citizens irrespective of religious backgrounds and social status is Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu.

A man who by all definition has proven himself to be a true son of the soil, one the whole state can call, "OMOLUABI".
To the Old generation, he represents an individual who is well brought up, well nurtured with the true values and cores of the Yoruba heritage, to the younger and incoming generation, he represents an exemplary figure, ones whose actions is worthy to be emulated.
Sons and daughters of the soil can testify to his character, temperament, and sensibilities. He exemplified and embodied some of the essential traits of a quintessential omoluabi. He has bequeathed to the Yoruba race an alluring sense of grace and dignity.

In a world where public offices has been elevated to the position of a demi god, where people sees political power as another means to acquire wealth without any iota of respect for others. Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu has risen above these water, and has set himself a distinct and unique personality not only as a political figure, but a true Omoluabi.

Popularly known as the, "Talk And Do Governor" the white bearded legal cum political icon has within these two years as the Executive Governor of Ondo state given everyone a sense of belonging, right from the lowest to the upper echelon in the social stratification structure of the state.
He has seen to the fulfillment of his promises of good governance in the state and is ever working to sustain it in the state.

A cursory look at the State's landscape reveals that the state was confronted with a plethora of challenges, ranging from unemployment to infrastructure, civil servant in the state were in their toughest time as their salaries were not forthcoming as at when due. Concerning these perplexing problems, Yoruba people will say that: Melo la fe ka ninu eyin adepele: meaning that these problems are legion, interwoven, and intricate. Upon assumption into the Alagbaka house, his reflection on the fundamental challenge confronting the state has been swift and timely.

As the true Omoluabi that people said he is during the campaign period, he personally proved beyond all doubts that he's truly the man to lead the State.
It is indubitable to say that Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu , popularly known as "AKETI"means the business of governance in Ondo State.
One of the popular Yoruba phrases: “ka s’oro ka de ba be e ni iyi omoluabi, meaning (acting on one’s words makes one honorable), exactly depicts Aketi's personality and style of governance in the State.
In other words, Omoluabi is someone who respects the rights of others in deeds and in action. AKETI is an embodiment of such person.

ARAKUNRIN AKEREDOLU; THE TRUE DEFINITION OF OMOLUABI IN ONDO STATE

The concept of Omoluabi within the confines of the Yoruba race rings a bell of what a true son and daughter of the soil stands for,one born and bred with the traditional Yoruba values and morals system.

The concept of Omoluabi is a philosophical and cultural concept that's native to the Yoruba people . It's used to describe a person of good character; the omoluabi concept signifies courage, hard work, humility and respect. An omoluabi is a person of honor who believes in hard work, respects the rights of others, and gives to the community in deeds and in action. Above all, an omoluabi is a person of integrity.

An omoluabi demonstrates and exhibits the inherent virtue and value of Iwapele . Iwapele is ultimately the basis of moral conduct in Yoruba culture and a core defining attribute of an omoluabi.
Standing tall in Ondo state, leading the good sons and daughters into a new dawn of a sustainable environment, where every resources and energy are channeled towards the development of the state and it's citizens irrespective of religious backgrounds and social status is Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu.

A man who by all definition has proven himself to be a true son of the soil, one the whole state can call, "OMOLUABI".
To the Old generation, he represents an individual who is well brought up, well nurtured with the true values and cores of the Yoruba heritage, to the younger and incoming generation, he represents an exemplary figure, ones whose actions is worthy to be emulated.
Sons and daughters of the soil can testify to his character, temperament, and sensibilities. He exemplified and embodied some of the essential traits of a quintessential omoluabi. He has bequeathed to the Yoruba race an alluring sense of grace and dignity.

In a world where public offices has been elevated to the position of a demi god, where people sees political power as another means to acquire wealth without any iota of respect for others. Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu has risen above these water, and has set himself a distinct and unique personality not only as a political figure, but a true Omoluabi.

Popularly known as the, "Talk And Do Governor" the white bearded legal cum political icon has within these two years as the Executive Governor of Ondo state given everyone a sense of belonging, right from the lowest to the upper echelon in the social stratification structure of the state.
He has seen to the fulfillment of his promises of good governance in the state and is ever working to sustain it in the state.

A cursory look at the State's landscape reveals that the state was confronted with a plethora of challenges, ranging from unemployment to infrastructure, civil servant in the state were in their toughest time as their salaries were not forthcoming as at when due. Concerning these perplexing problems, Yoruba people will say that: Melo la fe ka ninu eyin adepele: meaning that these problems are legion, interwoven, and intricate. Upon assumption into the Alagbaka house, his reflection on the fundamental challenge confronting the state has been swift and timely.

As the true Omoluabi that people said he is during the campaign period, he personally proved beyond all doubts that he's truly the man to lead the State.
It is indubitable to say that Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu , popularly known as "AKETI"means the business of governance in Ondo State.
One of the popular Yoruba phrases: “ka s’oro ka de ba be e ni iyi omoluabi, meaning (acting on one’s words makes one honorable), exactly depicts Aketi's personality and style of governance in the State.
In other words, Omoluabi is someone who respects the rights of others in deeds and in action. AKETI is an embodiment of such person.

Group commends Akeredolu over Ore flyover

SOURCE - TRIBUNE

A group, Ondo for Good Governance, Accountability and Transparency (OGGAT) in Ondo State, on Tuesday said the construction of Ore flyover bridge and other roads across the state will help to improve the socio-economic development in the state.

The group stated this in Ore headquarters of Odigbo Local Government Area of the state, said apart from witnessing economic development in the state, the road constructions will also help to reduce incessant traffic bottleneck experienced in Ore.

Speaking on behalf of the group, the state coordinator, Mrs Margaret Akinwalere, commended the state governor, Mr Rotimi Akeredolu, for initiating and executing projects in infrastructure, education, health and human capital development.

Akinwalere said that history will not forget Akeredolu in a hurry as a man with passion, zeal, and commitment whose achievements were unprecedented in the governance of the state.

She noted that Akeredolu’s administration has made the people of the state know that it is possible for contractors to mobilise and work on sites during raining season.Mrs Akinwalere stressed that the governor has entrenched good governance through the execution of pro-people projects, adding that infrastructural development is key to the growth of a state or a country.

“We are an advocate for good governance, accountability and transparency.

“This is a group that has professionals as core members. OGGTA has been in the existence for the past 18 years and we can simply speak on both the past and present governments in the state.

“We have been following Akeredolu’s activities since the flag off of his campaign in October 2016, just how we did to other governorship candidates. Our duty was to collate all the campaign promises made by all these candidates and to ensure these promises are implemented when the winner gets to the office.

“We vividly remember that Akeredolu made the promise of the construction of this flyover to the people of Ondo State when he flagged off his 2016 campaign in this same Ore town. Since then, we have been monitoring the activities of the governor.

“So far, Akeredolu deserves the pass mark of the people of the State because he has been able to fulfil the majority of his campaign promises. His projects are visible. There is no local government in the state that you can say has been left out.”

Mrs. Akinwalere said: “Akeredolu has taken a worthy risk by embarking on this flyover project on the basis that we are not even sure if the federal government will refund the money that the state government spent if we should base this on the recent comment of the Minister of Works and Housing, Mr Tunde Fashola that the federal governments will no longer refund a state government who constructs a federal government road.

“We believe strongly that the risk is worth taking. Although, this a federal government road but the state government can no longer wait when lives are being lost as a result of avoidable circumstance.

“Ore is a gateway town, situated in a vantage position between the Western part and the Eastern part of Nigeria. We are glad that the Governor is constructing an international standard flyover that will serve as a major contribution to the economic growth of the country.

https://tribuneonlineng.com/group-commends-akeredolu-over-ore-flyover/ Group commends Akeredolu over Ore flyover

ONDO STATE ENJOYS PORTABLE WATER THROUGH AKAMOMI AKETI

Water is essential to the wellbeing of citizens; it is rather unfortunate that its accessibility was as low as 4% (percent) to the entire population of Ondo State at the inception of this administration.


Drinking water comes from a variety of sources e.g public water systems, private wells, or bottled water.


Ensuring safe and healthy drinking water may be as simple as turning on the tap. It is important to know where drinking water comes from, how it’s been treated, and if it’s safe to drink.


Research has shown that half of the Ondo State's hospital beds were filled with people suffering from a water-related disease between 2015 to early 2017 In developing countries, about 80% of illnesses are linked to poor water and sanitation conditions. 1 out of every 5 deaths under the age of 5 is due to a water-related disease.
Clean and safe water is essential to healthy living. Contaminated water can cause many types of diseases, such as Cholera, Guinea worm disease, Typhoid, and Dysentery. These were some of the major problems facing the people of Ondo State before Akeredolu got to office.


In the quest of Governor Rotimi Akeredolu administration’s commitment towards providing potable water supply across the State he has rehabilitated 750 boreholes in 300 communities through the Ondo State Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Agency, RUWASSA.


This agency is setting a New Direction for the provision of adequate, safe and accessible water in rural and small towns across the state and also achieving tangible benefits to health for Ondo State citizens.


Through this projection, the Ondo State Government is aiming to meet the objectives of the Sustainable Development Goal Six which centers on Water and Sanitation with an impressive percentage of performance before the year 2030.


Consequently, the Ondo State Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Agency, RUWASSA, is daily making significant progress in water accessibility delivery to citizens of Ondo State through On-the-Spot Borehole Rehabilitation, inventory and needs assessment across the 18 Local Government Areas irrespective of the technical and geological challenges.


The actual increase in the percentage of access to safe water supply through KAMOMI AKETI Accelerated Water Scheme is now 9.3%, thereby bringing the proportion of water access to 13.3% in less than seven months. This followed the declaration by Governor Akeredolu to provide potable water for all the communities in the state through Rural Water Supply and Sanitation, RUWASSA.
Governor Akeredolu’s KAMOMI AKETI initiative has been applauded across the country. Presently other State Governors have started such projects in their various states, while the federal government has imbibed this great initiative of the Akeredolu led government.


The ondo state Governor Akeredolu’s administration is measured by these eight factors Participation, Rule of Law, Transparency, Responsiveness, Consensus Oriented, Equity and Inclusiveness, Effectiveness and Efficiency, and Accountability.


Governor Akeredolu has been lauded in all the communities of the state for his good governance by being ultimately accountable to the people of the State. They described his leadership as a positive move towards changing the face of Ondo state.


Akeredolu said it was the duty of his administration to continually deliver projects and the projects he initiated will never be abandoned.
He however urged that the communities will reciprocate the gesture by cooperating with the government to make sure those boreholes in their various communities are not destroyed.

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ONDO TEACHER EMERGES 2019 BEST SCHOOL PRINCIPAL IN NIGERIA

The Ondo state Chairman of the Academic Staff Union of Secondary schools (ASUSS), Comrade Dayo Adebiyi has enumerated some of the requests and challenges confronting the system in the state.

This is just as a Principal from Ondo state, Alhaji Arogundade Suleiman Jimoh, has emerged the 2019 Best Principal of Secondary school in Nigeria

Arogundade who is the Principal of Oroke High School, Akungba Akoko in Ondo State, was decorated in Abuja at an occasion to celebrate this year’s World Teacher’s day.

Speaking earlier on this year’s theme of Teacher’s Day, “Young Teachers: Future of the Profession”, the Ondo state Chairman of ASUSS, Comrade Dayo Adebiyi lamented that shortage of manpower in the secondary schools in the state was not good for education development of the state.

Adebiyi confirmed that, “the man that would be given the award and decorated with the 2019 best Principal of secondary school is Alhaji Arogundade Suleiman Jimoh, the Principal, Oroke High School, Akungba Akoko, Ondo State. We rejoice with this devoted member of ASUSS who is being identified for National recognition.

The ASUSS chairman noted that “employment of More Teaching and Non-Teaching Staff: The daily disengagement of personnel from the teaching service of Ondo State ‘is taking its toll on classroom delivery and other essential services like security in our secondary schools. We, therefore, call on the government of Ondo State to recruit more teachers and security guards in our schools.

Adebiyi opined that “all our members are tired of having to keep paying to TRCN without receiving any service from the organization for instance, many of our members have certificates of registration and professional licence for which they have paid. Seminar and workshop which the council promised to organize for them have never for once been done. The TRCN must wake up and start doing the needful now.”

ODSG spends N13b to boost education


Ondo state governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu said over N13 billion has been expended both by the state government and the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) to boost education standard in the state.

Governor Akeredolu disclosed this while receiving the Chairman, Governing Board of UBEC, Ugwueri Osondu and his team who paid a working visit to him in his office in Akure. He revealed that the funds have impacted positively on education development in the state in terms of infrastructure and school enrolments.

Akeredolu who was represented by his deputy, Agboola Ajayi, explained that over 500 schools across the state have witnessed transformation through the funds received from the Commission and the state counterpart funding through the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB).

According to the governor, the education sector, especially the basic education which the funds were meant for is now better than he met it when his administration came in, just as he applauded the Chairman of SUBEB, Princess Oladunni Odu for doing a good work in the board.

Akeredolu who noted that his administration’s intervention in the sector has greatly reduced out of school children in the state, adding that his government would continue to improve the high standard of education which Ondo State is noted for.

The governor also commended the Federal Government through UBEC for the continued support by providing the funds, saying UBEC team would appreciate all the good jobs done by SUBEB in the state after inspecting the projects.

Akeredolu added that government was doing its best with series of projects to address huge infrastructural deficit and drastically reduce numbers of drop out students in the state.

On the recruitment of teachers, Akeredolu said the process of employing teachers in the state was ongoing and would soon materialise.

Akeredolu lauded UBEC for its supportive role when the state needed to pay her counterpart fund and asked for more collaboration with the government to meet up their mandate.

Earlier, the Chairman UBEC Governing Board, Ugwueri Osondu, said the team were on advocacy visit and to find out if the programmes carried out by the Commission in the state are done according to specification.

He informed the governor that the Commission was concerned about the out of school children and sought the efforts of the state government to address the situation.

Osondu further added that the team were in the state to inspect the various UBEC projects across the three senatorial districts of the state, just as he encouraged the state government to continually work hand in glove with the Commission to be able to access more funds.

The UBEC Chairman who promised to continue to work with government to further improve education standard in the state, also emphasised the need for the government to employ more teachers to fill spaces in the schools and also to take the issue of e-Library serious.

Also, the SUBEB Chairman, Princess Oladunni Odu, stressed that the SUBEB has judiciously and effectively utilise the funds available to it.

“For 2013-2016 we are able to do 519 projects cutting across all the 18 Local Government Areas. In every Local Government you will see at least nothing less than 20 projects of SUBEB covering new construction, renovation, provision of boreholes, construction of perimeter fencing, provision of computers, provision of pupils furniture and teachers furniture.

“And in the new one, 2019 to June this year, we have executed 314 projects. So, Ondo state under Arakunrin is doing beautifully well in the basic education sector because he believes in solid education,” Odu stressed.

Source: http://ondostate.gov.ng/Home/NewsItem/Ondo-State-Govt-spends-N13b-to-boost-education

Residents Tasks Akeredolu On Moribund Industries

Residents of Akoko in Ondo State have tasked Governor Rotimi Akeredolu on the need to resuscitate the moribund industries in the area for the growth of economy and development of the state.

They stated that as the governor was making frantic on roads and school rehabilitation in the state, such should be extended to the moribund industries many of which were inaugurated by late Chief Adekunle Ajasin, the first civilian governor of the state.

The duo of Chief Ladi Bello, a community leader from Akunu Akoko East Local Government and Barrister Bayode Awe from Okeagbe Akoko North West Local Government Area in an interview with newsmen, observed that the state could be transformed from civil service state to industrialised state if the moribund factories and industries can be revived.

They cited few of such insolvent industries like Alpha D factory, Ikare Akoko; Ceramic factory, Ifon; Nirowi Wood factory, Ondo; Oluwa Glass factory at Igbokoda, among others would provide jobs for the teeming unemployed youths in the state and boost the revenue generation of the state.

They noted that small scale industry loan scheme need to be put in place for entrepreneurs to allow them establish and help the economy to grow.

They commended the state governor for massive road projects going on and that of schools that were being rehabilitated in the state.

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MRS AKEREDOLU ADVOCATES CONTINUOUS SENSITIZATION OF CITIZENS TO TACKLE CANCER


The wife of Ondo state governor Mrs Betty Anyanwu Akeredolu says the present administration is committed to making Ondo state a model for others across the federation in the area of qualitative, accessible and affordable cancer treatment.

Mrs Anyanwu-Akeredolu while presenting a paper titled ” Ondo state cancer project” at the annual general meeting and scientific conference of the Association of Radiation and Clinical Oncologists of Nigeria, (ARCON) explained that the state government through the provision of comprehensive facilities for the prevention, detection and treatment of the disease intends to demystify the cancer so that people will no longer see scourge as a death sentence.

The fist lady therefore made a strong case for consistent advocacy on the part of political leaders so that the nation’s healthcare system can yield the desired results.

She equally advised healthcare providers and civil society organisations to engage government at all levels to act more responsibly in ensuring the formulation and implementation of a cancer care and control plan for the benefit of the masses.

For the national president of ARCON, Dr Festus Igbinoba, cancer treatment in Nigeria today deserves greater attention in terms of training of personnel and upgrading of facilities, saying corporate bodies need to be more alive in fulfilling their social responsibilities.

Other stakeholders called on wealthy individuals to support government in the campaign to defeat cancer saying healthy citizenry is a prerequisite for a prosperous nation.

Source: http://ondostate.gov.ng/Home/NewsItem/Mrs-Akeredolu-Advocates-Continuous-Sensitization-Of-Citizens-To-Tackle-Cancer

Nigeria Flying Labs South West Hub launched


In Nigeria, a group of local experts has launched Nigeria Flying Labs South West Hub to meet and foster the demand for digital entrepreneurship. The newly formed Flying Labs team is applying their expertise in drones, drone data, and geographic information systems (GIS) to empower local businesses and smallholder farmers. Already, the team has trained 100 youth in Ondo State in smart farming techniques and drone technology. In the months to come, it will organize additional training sessions and reach even more people, each of whom in turn has the power to generate exponential impact. Nigeria Flying Labs South West Hub is proud to build on the expertise of the global network of “Flying Labs” partners all around the world. It is equally pleased to use its unique knowledge to help Nigeria’s most innovative future entrepreneurs take flight.

So, what is Nigeria Flying Labs South West Hub? A regional hub of expertise and innovation, it works collaboratively with local communities to build skills and to give individuals the tools they need to succeed. It was formed as an alliance between Orbital Solutions Global Services Limited, which focuses on GIS, YUAVI Technologies Limited, a company specializing in aerial imaging, and the Ondo State Office of Innovation and Partnerships. This partnership is built upon a shared commitment to the best operational practices and the highest data standards. Within the scope of the alliance, YUAVI Technologies provides additional drone services and public sector partnerships while ION offers enterprise and human capital development to drive sustainability of drone service commercialization. The goals of the partnership with YUAVI Technologies Limited and ION include building local skills of digital entrepreneurs, catalysing businesses and creating demand for the skills of digital entrepreneurs. Nigeria Flying Labs South West Hub is led by Managing Director Adewale Adegoke, an expert in how geospatial technologies and data can catalyze economic opportunities for both the public and private sectors.

And what exactly does Nigeria Flying Labs South West Hub do? They empower local communities to excel in a rapidly changing modern era. Take those 100 youth who attended the team’s first training. By its conclusion, they were equipped to use drones to improve agriculture and, very soon, the Labs will build on this success to train an additional 50 youth in the same techniques, mentoring them to become digital entrepreneurs and to incorporate drones into e-extension services.

Once these skills are employed outside the classroom, Nigeria Flying Labs South West Hub scales humanitarian impact. They build partnerships between the public and private sectors, uniting key actors for a common goal. Together, the Labs and their partners incubate innovative ideas on how to interpret drone data for social good. F surveying and mapping local land to improve agriculture to human capital development, the Labs achieves quantifiable outcomes for its beneficiaries.

Nigeria Flying Labs South West Hub is dedicated to catalyzing new business and empowering local businesses. How? By mentoring digital entrepreneurs to partner with public sector agencies and generating demand for their skills in a sustainable business environment. To do so, the Labs uses its “droners’ platform” to establish market linkages between drone pilots and potential clients.

Source: http://ondostate.gov.ng/Home/NewsItem/Nigeria-Flying-Labs-South-West-Hub-launched

Kogi/Bayelsa guber polls: INEC axes 14 candidates

FOURTEEN of the candidates whose names were submitted to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for the November 16 governorship elections in Kogi and Bayelsa states were on Friday disqualified by the commission.

The electoral umpire said their nominations were invalid.

Nineteen other parties willingly withdrew from the polls, INEC National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, Mr. Festus Okoye, said in Abuja.

Disqualified from Bayelsa are: Victor E. Izofapei of PDC (30years old); Deborah Ade of SDP (31);Peter David of ANDP (34); Princes Owali Willaims of PPM (27); Lucky Opio of RDMP (32); Sadjere Regan (31); and O. Ikolid Ayebanda of YPP ( 34).

Rejected from Kogi are: Musa Sodique of APP (34 ) and Usman Mihamemd I of DPP (31) .

Running mates axed are: Ibrahim A. Abdullahi of ANP (32); A. Bala of APM (30); Omeiza Vincent of APP (34); Yinka Adeoye of ASD (33); Titus Adedeji Sunday of MRDD (33); Mohammed Bashiru Yakubu of SDP (34); and Abubakar Aminat Mohammad of UPP (33)

Okoye said that at the close of nomination, 23 political parties were cleared in Kogi with18 parties withdrawing from the race, while one party withdrew in Bayelsa, leaving 45 political parties in the race.

“At the close of the time stipulated by sections 31, 33 and 35 of Electoral Act, 2010 (as amended) for the submission of the names of nominated candidates, 49 nominations were received for Kogi.

“Out of these, 41 nominations were valid, while eight were invalid. Subsequently, 18 political parties withdrew from contesting the elections. Therefore, 23 political parties will contest the governorship election in Kogi.

“For Bayelsa State, a total of 52 nominations were received. Out of these, 46 were valid while six were invalid.

“One political party has since withdrawn from the contest, leaving a total of 45 political parties to contest the governorship election in Bayelsa.’’

Okoye recalled that INEC monitored the primaries conducted for nomination of candidates for the two states and also made public its preliminary review of the list and personal particulars submitted by the parties at the close of nomination.

“After the review, we disclosed that some of the nominated candidates for governorship and deputy were below the minimum age prescribed by the constitution and that the Commission was considering further action.

“In a letter dated Sept. 13, the Commission notified the concerned political parties of the invalidity of their nominations.

"We will include OPC in Ondo state security outfit" - Gov. Akeredolu

Following the resolve of the Southwest state governors to tackle criminal activities in the region through joint security operations, Ondo State Governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, has pledged the inclusion of the Oodua People’s Congress (OPC) and other local security outfits in the formation of the state’s security vigilance group codenamed “Amotekun.”

Akeredolu spoke through his Senior Special Assistant (SSA) on Security, Alhaji Jimoh Dojumo, yesterday, while receiving the state executive members of the Aare Onakakanfo, Gani Adams-led Oodua People’s Congress (OPC), who paid him a courtesy visit in Akure, the state capital.

He said the state government had resolved to partner with the group as a leading member of the state’s security outfit for the purpose of a home-grown community policing aimed at combating criminal activities in the state.

According to him, governors of Ondo, Oyo, Osun, Ogun, Ekiti and Lagos states specifically enlisted the services and cooperation of the Adams-led OPC to coordinate other local groups such as Vigilante Group of Nigeria (VGN), Agbekoya Group and local hunters to partner and assist the police in securing the Southwest region against kidnapping, banditry, armed robbery and other criminal activities.

He said: “Governor Akeredolu, who is the chairman of Southwest Governors’ Forum, convened the Southwest Security Meeting in Ibadan, Oyo State capital, a few weeks ago, where it was resolved by the forum to jointly finance a security outfit to tackle the incessant cases of kidnapping, banditry, herdsmen attacks and other crimes ravaging the region.

“It was there that it was first agreed upon that the security outfit must enlist the support and participation of our brothers in OPC under the leadership of the Aare Onakakanfo, in order to assist the police in its quest to get rid of organised crimes in the grassroots, our forests, our villages, towns and cities. The community policing scheme will also include other local security outfits like the Vigilante Group of Nigeria and local hunters.

“I am happy to also inform you that our governor has already blazed the trail by procuring hundreds of SUV utility vans and over 250 motorbikes for the take-off of the ‘Amotekun’ security outfit, which I’m sure, some of it will be allocated to your group, OPC, as operational vehicles, among other incentives, to assist you in doing the job which you have volunteered to undertake for our people with all loyalty, dedication and faithfulness. The gods of our land shall be with you and keep you safe throughout the tough task.”

Also speaking, the state’s Head of Service (HoS), Dare Aragbaye, who welcomed the delegation to the Governor’s Office, hailed the OPC for the feat achieved a few days ago in Imesi-Ile in Osun State, where the group swiftly moved to rescue 14 persons kidnapped by bandits in the forest of the town by launching heavy attacks on the fleeing criminals to set the victims free.

Aragbaye urged members of the Yoruba defence group to put in more efforts in tackling the menace of kidnapping and other criminal activities within the region, stressing that government in the state, led by Akeredolu, was ready to partner and support the group to achieve success in making the state crime-free.

The leader of the OPC delegation and Ondo State Coordinator, Pius Ogunsanya, who delivered Adams’ message, said he would use the group as a veritable platform to foster peace, love, understanding and unity among all the paramilitary and security stakeholders in the region.

ONDO STATE GOVERNMENT LAUNCHES “EASY DRIVE” TO CHECK TRAFFIC RULES VIOLATION

Ondo state government warns contractors against shoddy jobs as dry season approaches

Worried by the menace of traffic challenges, especially in akure the state capital, Ondo State government has launched a new initiative known as Easy Drive.

The initiative is to ensure compliance to traffic rules, use of the pedestrian bridge and end roadside trading, indiscriminate parking among others.

Despite the efforts of successive administrations, in Akure the state capital is still faced with traffic challenges.

These include indiscriminate parking, take over of parking lots and walkways by petty traders and other private business concerns, as well as non-use of approved and designated car parks.

To put an end to these challenges, the state government decided to partner a private concern, easy drive.

The state government also held a sensitization rally on the new rules of engagement.

From the long stretch of road from ilesha garage to oja oba, special adviser to the Governor on transportation, tobi Ogunleye enlightened the people on why they must use only designated parks, and the pedestrian overhead bridge.

He insisted that thoroughfare along the dividers under the pedestrian bridge also had to be closed to ensure sanity of movement along that axis of the road despite concerns by traders at Erekesan modern market.

The governor’s aide who enforced the relocation of some street traders warned that it would not be business as usual for defaulters.

The manager of Eazy Drive, Folajimi Dabo assures that Ondo State said the initiative is not to inflict pains on

Motorists but ensure sanity on the road for greater economic productivity.

The sensitization rally is expected to be replicated at arakale and other areas with serious traffic challenges in Akure.

ODSG PROMOTING THE WEALTH OF THE MASSES THROUGH SUSTAINABLE LIVELIHOOD


What seemed inconceivable for some skeptics in seeing how the Akeredolu led administration could effectively employ the micro credit agency as a platform for massive economic growth in the grassroots and development is now coming into fruition.

Through the Ondo State Micro credit agency, Artisans, youths, market men and women in Ondo state are in for a good time , as the present administration has left no stone unturned in its bid to ensuring a better life for all
The Ondo state micro credit agency was conceived and tailored as a grassroots economic outfit, which was   designed to meet the credit needs of low-income groups across the 18 local government in the state.

Against the stringent conditions usually imposed on low-income earners in the state, the micro credit scheme was designed to provide credit facilities to them without any backbreaking conditions attached.
Under the Ondo state micro credit agency, various scheme such as the Apalara Scheme, which was designed to enable market women access improved loan offers, as well as other empowerment scheme.

Under the Apalara scheme, the state governor has   distributed loans worth N550 million to market women, entrepreneurial groups and cooperatives societies in the state.  Market women received N357.5 million (65 per cent) of the loan, while male traders got N192.5 million (35 per cent). Other schemes includes, the special transformative artisan repositioning scheme, the Yam Farmer Empowerment scheme, the Widow Resettlement and Empowerment Loan scheme and the Special Intervention Programme.

Through the successful running of the scheme, the Ondo State government has successfully increased the purchasing power of the citizens of Ondo State, it has also enhanced the quality of life of the targeted groups and families ; also it has seen to a great deal of improved artisans product as a result of the access to loans which has boosted their production rate

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TOWARDS THE 2020 GUBERNATORIAL ONDO ELECTION; GROUPS MEETS STAKEHOLDERS TO RE-STRATEGISE

In preparation towards the 2020 Gubernatorial Election in Ondo State, the OMG Akure South Local Government arm in a meeting with the group state coordinator Hon Lulu Fawehinmi and the local government coordinator Mr. Adeniyi Sarafa Olawale and other major stakeholders in the group has reiterated their unwavering commitments and strong resolute to ensure the victory of the executive governor of Ondo State in the next gubernatorial election in the state.

In the meeting held on the 19th of September 2019, the group Inspired and encouraged by the various achievements of the Akeredolu led administration in the state which has seen development projects and initiatives reaching across the 18 local government of the state laid much emphasis on the need to sustain the progressive activities of Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu in the state.

The meeting also served as an avenue for the group to lay down it's plans and strategies for it's group members across the state in preparation towards the 2020 election in Ondo State.

The state coordinator, Hon. Lulu Fawehinmi enjoined the group members to be unrelenting in their activities in promoting the good works of the governor especially in the grassroots areas of the state, a view which saw also shared by Hon. Ologunmeta who equally expressed the need for the group to collectively ensure that the grassroots areas of the state are not left out in the plans of the group towards the forthcoming state election.

Also speaking during the meeting, Mr. Adeniyi Sarafa Olawale , the local government coordinator of the group expressed the need for the members to be proactive and intentional in their plans. He explained that more than ever before, the group must ensured that it does not leave no stone unturned in securing the maximum cord needed to ensure the victory of Arakunrin Akeredolu at the polls come 2020.

Adding to this, Mr Seyi, the head of Digitals, OMG urged the members to put in their best regardless of the incentives towards the group's sole aim and objectives.

In the concluding remarks, Hon. Lulu Fawehinmi stated that the group is nobody's properties, thus every member should have a sense of belonging, as the group is governor's structure which is not only meant for political mobilization but also the empowerment of the youths and ensuring the 10% participation of youth in the state.

He also added that there will be a continuous meeting of the group to ensure the continuous growth of the group.
Present at the meeting were Mrs. Modupe Adebo, Coordinators from ward 2,3,4,5 and 11.

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Akeredolu Bags African Governor Award For Innovative Leadership



Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN has been conferred with the award of excellence in Innovative Leadership by the African Stides International Media.

With the honour, the governor has emerged as one of the best governors in the continent of Africa.

At a press conference in Akure, yesterday, the organisers of the award unveiled Akeredolu as the recipient of the “African Governor Award for Innovative Leadership,” saying he was considered for the award because of his monumental achievements in office.

Henry Adesola, who spoke on behalf of the organisers, said the award will be formally coffered on the governor in October in Abuja.

Source: http://ondostate.gov.ng/Home/NewsItem/Akeredolu-Bags-African-Governor-Award-For-Innovative-Leadership

Traditional rulers laud Akeredolu for infrastructure development



Traditional rulers in Owo and Ose Local Government Areas of Ondo State, have lauded the Gov. Oluwarotimi Akeredolu administration for the various infrastructure developments in their various communities.

The traditional rulers spoke in Owo at a consultative meeting organised by the state Ministry of Economic Planning and Budget.


The Olowo of Owo, Oba Ajibade Gbadegesin Ogunoye was represented by the Ojumu of Owo, High Chief Olarewaju Famakinwa,

The traditional ruler said the people of the state were particularly grateful to Akeredolu for changing the face of many towns and villages with road construction and other laudable projects.

The meeting was part of the 2020 budget preparation and the 2020-2022 Medium-Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF).

In his own address, the Alani of Idoani, Oba Olufemi Olutoye, also said that he was impressed by the governor’s infrastructure development across the state.

Olutoye said the people of the area were going to reciprocate Akeredolu’s good governance of the state by massively voting for his second term bid during the next governorship election in 2020.

Earlier in his address, the Commissioner for Economic Planning and Budget, Mr Emmanuel Igbasan, said that the present government had executed more than 280 projects in the two Local Government Areas.

According to Igbasan, these projects include constructions and rehabilitations of roads as well as boreholes through ‘Kamomi Aketi’ Accelerated Water Scheme.

Others are rehabilitation and construction of public primary schools, health facilities, distribution of agricultural seedlings and inputs, among others.

Igbasan, who was represented by the Permanent Secretary of the ministry, Mr Bunmi Alade, said the interaction would enable government to always go for people’s top priority projects.

He added that it would foster better relationship and improve public awareness of government’s policies, programmes and achievements.

Igbasan said Akeredolu had laid a solid foundation for sustainable development with the 2018 budget while the 2019 budget was built on the modest achievements of the 2018 budget.

He added that the 2020 budget would focus on projects that would have positive impacts and transform the lives of the citizens, particularly youths and women through agriculture, micro, small and medium scale enterprises among others.

Igbasan stated that the state government developed the bottom-up approach in its budget preparation to accommodate the interest of various groups and embark on projects that were chosen by the people, a clear departure from past administrations.

In his opening remarks, the Director of Budget, Mr Stephen Aworere, said the forum was meant to enhance transparency and accountability in the budget preparation process of the states.

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

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

Source: http://ondostate.gov.ng/Home/NewsItem/Traditional-rulers-laud-Akeredolu-for-infrastructure-development

ONDO STATE ATTAINS 90 PERCENT LITERACY RATES

Education is the key to everything that is good in our world today. Advances in computers, information technology, math, medicine, psychology, engineering and every other discipline would be impossible if education did not let us build on the advances of the great minds that came before us.

The formal education system in Nigeria is the 9-3- 4 system. Nigeria’s literacy rate is estimated at 61%. Nigeria has a large number of out-of-school children and young adults with limited literacy and numeracy skills who have little hope of ever joining the formal workforce.

Forty-two percent of 6- to 16year-olds in the Southwest are Muslims, and the majority of these children (60 percent) attend only Qur’anic school, where they are not taught the formal curriculum. Unlike in the Northern part of Nigeria, almost two-thirds of students are functionally illiterate.

Meanwhile The Southwest region has fairly high pre-primary, primary, junior secondary school (JSS) and senior secondary school (SSS) net attendance rates at around 80 percent, though it still has not achieved universal basic education. Literacy rates, at 75 percent, are also much higher than the national average of 40–46 percent.

By age 11, most children in Southwest Nigeria have entered school. A large proportion of 12- to 14-year-olds are still in primary school, partly a result of students starting primary school late or repeating some classes. Children aged 6–11 in the poorest households are slightly less likely to attend primary school (89 percent), and interventions should be targeted to this group.

Secondary School-Age Children School attendance for children age 12–16, the official secondary school ages, is high (90 percent), but many young teenagers are over-age primary school students—a problem for households of all income levels. By age 16, more students have left school. Although the attendance rates for secondary are low for this age group, they grow steadily to 85 percent by age 15.

In Ondo state the education system is fast and Literacy rates is at 90 % which is higher than the 40 – 46 percent which is the universal basic education.

While in August 2018, some students from St. peter’s secondary school, Dominion science Owo, and Greater tomorrow primary school, Ikare Akoko. Ojo Victor and Adejumo Daniel, Kayode Daniel, and Fayehun Olalekan represented Ondo state at the science teachers’ association of Nigeria (STAN) Competition at Kastina in project, quiz for both primary and secondary students. These students came first position trophies and other gift items, overall best physical science and written quiz and overall best basic science.

In October 2018 Ondo state was represented by two students from St. peter’s unity secondary school Akure Aro Elizabeth and Ojo Victor respectively at the national science and technology fair held at Umuahia Abia state. Where they perform excellently well. Elizabeth and Ojo came first position to represent Nigeria at the International Science fair OK-SEF in Turkey between 10th and 19th June, 2019.

In October 2018 students from St. peter’s unity secondary school Akure Aro Elizabeth and Ojo Victor respectively also represented Ondo state at the NTA/ETV National science and technology Expo where they came 2nd position Nationwide, and got Trophy, laptop and other gift items.

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ALLEGATIONS AGAINST GOVERNOR AKEREDOLU ON UNIMED’S VACANCIES APPLICATION CHARGES UNTRUE – OJOGO


The Ondo State Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Hon Donald Ojogo has described as untrue, the allegations against Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu on charges attached to vacancies application into the University of Medical Sciences UNIMED.

In a statement, Ojogo said the administration of Governor Oluwarotimi Odunayo Akeredolu, SAN upon assumption of office, promised to instill good governance in all sectors of the administration.

According to the statement, the government remains unwavering in this regard. This avowed commitment is further given potency by Mr. Governor’s mantra of Thinking Anew, Acting Anew.
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The purpose of appointing aides and other lieutenants in government is to share responsibilities, believing that such would be judiciously deployed for good governance.For emphasis therefore, Governor Akeredolu, after approving the request to fill vacancies and shortfalls in the Teaching Hospital, did not need to usurp the responsibilities and functions of the Chief Medical Director who is the Chief Executive Officer of the tertiary medical institution.

It is perhaps, imperative for me to state that rather than being offended or hurt by such pardonable conclusions arising from the subject matter, a clear and precise response to all such insinuations linking Mr Governor directly, with same is pertinent.

Source: http://ondostate.gov.ng/Home/NewsItem/Allegations-Against-Governor-Akeredolu-On-UNIMED's-Vacancies-Application-Charges-Untrue---Ojogo

Insecurity: Operation ‘Amotekun’ Set To Take-Off In South West

...As Akeredolu Procures Motorcycles , Trucks

Following the recommendations of the South West Security Summit, held in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, the Chairman of the South West Governors’ Forum and Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu,SAN, has procured over 100 motorcycles and twenty trucks for the take-off of the ‘Amotekun’ Security arrangement.

‘Amotekun’ is a code name for the security arrangements of the south west Governors, as part of the resolutions to tackle the growing wave of insecurity in the region.

For a start, the Ondo State government, under the leadership of Governor Akeredolu procured the items to aid the jobs of the personnel that would be employed to secure the areas, with more expected to follow.

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AKEREDOLU DISSOLVES ONDO COUNCIL OF OBAS, APPOINTS OLUGBO AKINRUNTAN AS NEW CHAIRMAN

Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu has dissolved the Ondo state Council of Obas chaired by the Olukare of Ikare, Oba Akadiri Momoh.

The dissolution followed the expiration of the council’s two years single term tenure.

The governor has subsequently approved the appointment of new chairman for the Council.

Below is the full text of the press statement;

Following the expiration of the two-year single tenure of the Ondo State Council of Obas and its subsequent dissolution, Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN, has approved the constitution of a new Council and the appointment of Kabiyesi Olugbo of Ugbo, Oba (Dr.) Fredrick Eniolorunda Obateru Akinruntan, Okoro Ajija I, CON, as Chairman, Ondo State Council of Obas for a period of two years.

The tenure of the new Chairman will start from the 13th day of September, 2019.
The inauguration of the new Council will hold at a later date.

Segun Ajiboye
Chief Press Secretary to the Governor

Source: http://Ondostate.gov.ng/Home/NewsItem/Governor-Akeredolu-Appoints-Olugbo-of-Ugbo-as-Chaiman-Ondo-State-Council-of-Obas

Make Nigeria Passport Compulsory For All Nigerians, Akeredolu tells NIS


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

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

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

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



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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Source: http://ondostate.gov.ng/Home/NewsItem/Make-Nigeria-Passport-Compulsory-For-All-Nigerians--Akeredolu-tells-NIS

Make Nigeria Passport Compulsory For All Nigerians, Akeredolu tells NIS


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

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

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

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



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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Akeredolu Commences Construction of World-Class Teaching Hospital in Akure

...Targets 500 Bed Medical Facility

The determination of the Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu administration to provide first-class health facilities for the people of Ondo State has taken another giant leap with the commencement of the construction of a modern world-class teaching hospital at the former State hospital in Akure, the state capital.

Already, the Critical Care Unit complex has been constructed and will be used as the temporary Accident and Emergency ward to allow for the demolition and construction of a two-storey complex at the current A & E building.

Similarly, a new building has been constructed for the Children Emergency ward, which was never in existence since the establishment of the hospital.
The Akeredolu administration has also began the reconstruction of a 16-year old abandoned structure at the hospital, which is projected to be used for surgical outpatience and stroke ward.

Addressing Journalists after inspecting the ongoing construction at the facility, Governor Akeredolu said his administration is upgrading the health facility from a 150-bed to a 300-bed hospital.

Arakunrin Akeredolu also hinted that he has given a directive that houses very close to the hospital should be valued, as his administration is ready to acquire the buildings and compensate the owners.

He said apart from the fact that it is very dangerous living very close to a hospital, the acquisition will enable government to expand the facility and build a modern world-class Teaching hospital.

Akeredolu said:”All of us have toured this facility and I’m sure you remember what we met on ground here . Since we came on board ,things have changed here including the road network and a number of buildings here have been renovated, but we have just started

“The important thing is that we are building a new medical ward, a two-storey building and it will be so big. Very soon, by next month the frontage will go down and it will allow for a modern medical world-class facility here.
“It is taking us a lot to arrive at making this place a world-class teaching hospital . We know that the University of Medical Sciences needed to have a befitting hospital . Instead of building new ones or concentrating in one area, we decided to have a multi-sector hospital.

“This place used to be a 150-bed hospital and it will be 300-bed when we complete it.
"I have looked at the buildings that are too close to the hospital and I have asked that they should be valued so that we can acquire them and compensate the owners .

”Our target is to have a 500-bed teaching hospital . A number of buildings around will have to go and we will pay compensation and expand the hospital to make it big.”

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

Source: http://ondostate.gov.ng/Home/NewsItem/Akeredolu-Commences-Construction-of-World-Class-Teaching-Hospital-in-Akure