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Akeredolu's Suspension, a mere rumour, says group

A group, The Campaign Concourse (TCC) has described as mere rumour, the news making the round that the Governor of Ondo State, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN, has been suspended by the National Working Commitee of the party.

The group said the news was a rumour sponsored by enemies of good governance who are not pleased with the developmental revolution the Governor is presently leading in the state which has given birth to massive infrastructure, industrialization and grass lroot development.

The group in a statement signed by its Coordinator, Amudipe Marcus and issued to Journalists in Akure, the state capital pointed out that the NWC of the party has not issued any official statement from Abuja or anywhere around the world announcing the suspension of the Governor.

The group wondered where the authencity of the story came from. According to TCC, the APC has not at any point communicated the Governor or the party at the state level on such decision which is traditionally the party's business.

The group said " It's crystal clear that the purported suspension of the Governor was only sponsored by some detractors who are not happy with the development taking place across the state today. We are aware that when some Governors were suspended, the National Publicity Secretary of the party was the one who announced such suspension. Our question is, who announced Akeredolu's Suspension?

"It's also funny that while some enemies of progress planted that story in the Newspaper, the National Publicity Secretary of the party Lanre Issa - Onilu has said he was not aware of any suspension of Akeredolu. As we speak, the Governor has neither received any suspension nor query letter from the party

"Going forward, we like to advise the APC to be more concern about gaining more grounds. The party has suffered so much injury. We are aware how Aregbesola sponsored the Alliance for Democracy (AD) in 2016 and also rewarded Bola Ilori by appointing him as a commissioner in his cabinet. Till date, no one has punished Aregbesola or Bola Ilori for engaging in an open anti - Party activities especially when Ilori was the Director General of the AD candidate's campaign organisation

"The people of Ondo State stand with Akeredolu. The Governor has performed so well that he has represented that party well in the state. Those who are planting this story in the media to force such decision on the party leadership may have scored an offside goal. Their sinister move is seen but missed the target. "

OBA OLAGBEGI SERVED ONDO, NIGERIA DISTINCTIVELY – ONDO APC:

The All Progressives Congress (APC), Ondo State Chapter has received the demise of His Royal Majesty, Oba Victor Folagbade Olateru Olagbegi, the Olowo of Owo with great sadness, describing him as a true statesman who served his people, state and country with distinction.



“Words cannot express how saddened we are to hear of the sudden demise of the highly revered traditional ruler from the historic town of Owo. We are particularly affected for losing the frontline traditional ruler at a time in the history of our state when his invaluable advice and counsellings would be most appreciated by our party’s led government”.



A Statement signed by Steve Otaloro, Director, Media & Publicity APC in the State, “on behalf of the All Progressives Congress, Ondo State Chapter, we extend sincere condolences to the people of Owo Kingdom on the passage of their beloved monarch, who has ruled over his people since his ascension to the throne in 2003”.



APC notes that, “we also extend special commiserations to all his children and other members of the late Oba’s immediate and extended family. We assured them of the fullest sympathy and solidarity of our party and its members as they mourn the Oba who would always be remembered as one of the most outstanding traditional rulers of his era”.


“As the late Oba goes to join his very illustrious royal ancestors, his place of honour in the history of the Owo Kingdom and Nigeria has been assured by his long and highly successful career as a public servant, administrator and chief custodian of the much celebrated culture and traditions of the Owo people”.



“The God Almighty will receive the late Oba’s soul and grant him peaceful repose. We also pray that God will grant his children the wisdom and courage they will require to build on the laudable legacies of Oba Olateru Olagbegi”.

MRS AKEREDOLU CHARGES YOUNG WOMEN TO BE ICT COMPLIANT FOR SELF RELIANCE:

The wife of the Ondo state governor, Arabinrin Betty-Anyanwu Akeredolu has called on young women to be computer literate and explore digital media to acquire fund.



She specifically advised the educated women whose husband have denied the opportunity to work with their certificate to tap into the opportunity provided by digitalisation through Information Communication Technology and make money right in their homes.



Mrs. Akeredolu who gave this advice while playing host to the members of the Association of Online Media Practitioners, Ondo state chapter in her office, also tasked online journalists and bloggers to sanitise the digital media space by curbing the spread of fake news.



” Online journalism has come to stay in Nigeria as it has opened up the space for people to express themselves without hindrance, and there are quite a number of things that are good about it.



“There is also the downside of it which are fake news and bullying, but I believe that with decent people cautioning those bullies on social media, probably they might have a rethink. People use social media to spread rumours against those they perceived as political opponents, but I want to believe that those of you that see it as your profession might also help in sanitizing the online space for Nigeria’, she said.



According to her, any society that subjugate 50% of her population cannot progress, and lamented the level of gender disparity witnessed in every sector in Nigeria, especially in politics.



She noted that the fear of losing their marriages is one of the reasons some women are silent about gender equality, and therefore enjoined those in such category to develop their potential through ICT tools.



“So, these women that are home and your husband is not letting you, ICT is the way out. Become computer literate, start coding and be in your house and make money. You will even make money more than him. Because if you say you want to do gender equality you wouldn’t want to lose your marriage but this is a veritable way out”, she said.



Mrs. Akeredolu, a gender-based activist lamented the rate at which marriages are crashing in this generation, attributing it to the failure to move along with the global change, noting that Nigerians are still lurked in the olden way of seeing marriage.

Akeredolu showcases Ondo economic potentials in Dubai:

In furtherance of his industrialization drive, Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN, on Tuesday left the State to joins world leaders at the Dubai’s, UAE 9th Annual Investment Meeting (AIM).

The Annual Investment Meeting (AIM) is the World’s Leading Platform for Foreign Direct Investment (FDI).

Governor Akeredolu inherited a civil servant driven economy. Two years on, Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu’ s investment drive is yielding tremendously.

The Annual Investment Meeting holding in Dubai provides yet another golden opportunity for the Governor and the Ondo State Development and Investment Promotion Agency, ( ONDIPA ) to showcase the abundant natural resources in Ondo State for the establishment of more industries.

Source: http://www.ondoevents.com/2019/04/10/akeredolu-showcases-ondo-economic-potentials-in-dubai/

Arakunrin Akeredolu Along with other world leaders at the 9th Annual Investment Meeting in Dubai.

The Annual Investment Meeting (AIM) is the World’s Leading Platform for Foreign Direct Investment (FDI). It is an initiative of the UAE Ministry of Economy, held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai.

Arakunrin Akeredolu showcasing to investors at the 9th Annual Investment Meeting in Dubai, the immense potentials of the Sunshine State in his bid to attract more investors to Ondo State.

Source: https://citadelng.com/arakunrin-akeredolu-with-other-world-leaders-at-the-9th-annual-investment-meeting-in-dubai-2/

NEXT LEVEL: EXPECT MORE SUCCESSES IN ECONOMY, SECURITY, FIGHT AGAINST CORRUPTION, PRESIDENT BUHARI TELLS NIGERIANS IN DIASPORA

President Muhammadu Buhari Tuesday in Dubai declared that the next four years of his administration will be a harvest and consolidation of successes in the three-point agenda of fixing the economy, fighting insecurity and corruption

Speaking at a town hall meeting with members of the Nigerian Community in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), President Buhari pledged more government investments in research and development, as well as technology and educational institutions.

The President also promised that the prudent economic management, diversification of production and revenue bases of the administration in the last four years will be sustained for better prospects for all Nigerians.

‘‘The Next Level is to consolidate whatever we have done till 2023 and it makes common sense that in order to manage any outfit, whether a nation, state or organisation , you have to secure it.

‘‘We all know how many local governments Boko Haram were occupying. People from the North-east know that they are not holding any local government today. They were holding 17 out of the 774 local governments before we came in 2015; they are not holding any now,’’ the President said.

At the interactive session, the Nigerian leader noted that a key objective of his administration which had yielded positive results, in the last four years, was the campaign for the nation to return to agriculture.

He said the nation cannot afford to lag behind again in agriculture.

‘‘What we did was to encourage agriculture, and fertiliser was made available at half the price.

‘‘We encouraged people to go back to land. The response was excellent. We have virtually achieved food security; we have stopped the importation of rice.

‘‘The money we have saved in foreign exchange is in hundreds of millions of dollars, not even in naira. We are putting that into infrastructure,’’ the President said.

Responding to a question about the pace of anti-corruption war, the President said: ‘‘Whoever calls me Baba-go-slow, I’m very conscious of historical antecedents. You know what happened to me the last time… people [now] have to be proven guilty before they are locked up.’’

The President also reflected on the 2019 APC presidential campaign and the outcome of the polls, saying:

‘‘I was very impressed by the turn out of every state to see and hear me. The crowd is more than what you can buy or force to come. Nigerians voluntarily came out.’’

Source: https://citadelng.com/next-level-expect-more-successes-in-economy-security-fight-against-corruption-president-buhari-tells-nigerians-in-diaspora/

GOVERNOR AKEREDOLU COMMENDS CBN FOR APPROVING 200 BILLION NAIRA LOAN TO CASH CROP FARMERS:

Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu has commended the Central Bank of Nigeria CBN for approving N200bn facility to farmers of five major cash crops at a single digit interest rate..

The cash crops are Cocoa, Cashew, Oil Palm, Sheabutter and Seasame Seeds.

This was one of the outcomes of the Bankers Committee meeting of the Apex Bank last week.

According to the Commissioner for Agriculture Otunba Adegboyega Adefarati who spoke to the Press on behalf of Governor, the development, is one singular opportunity cash crops farmers in the state have been yearning for ages to take their trade to the world stage.

Adefarati who appreciated God for making this possible during tenure of this people oriented Government recounted efforts put in place by Governor Akeredolu who took the battles to the highest level, the National Economic Council.

According to him, the contention of Ondo state, a leading producers of Cocoa and major producers of oil palm in the country is to convinced the CBN to advance the facility to Cocoa and oil palm sector as it did to Rice farmers and it blossomed.

Adefarati was of the view that with a single digit interest rate facility, Cocoa Oil palm and Cashew farmers in the state will be able to get the necessary inputs to up their games and improve their production

While commending the National Economic Council which Governor Akeredolu took the campaign to and the Bankers’ Committee for approving the facility for cash crop farmers Otunba Adefarati enjoined Cocoa, oil palm and Cashew farmers to take advantage of this long awaited opportunity by approaching their banks to access the much needed loan

He also called on the Federal Government to set up a Presidential Committee on Cocoa Production like it did for some other sectors in order to ensure the Cocoa Rebirth Revolution.

According to Ondo state Commissioner for Agriculture this is the surest way to maximise the country comparative advantages in Cocoa production.

One of the high points of this development is that the facility is also extended to companies processing any of these cash crops at a single digit interest rate for up to ten years tenor.

The whole essence of this facility apart from reducing poverty amongst the farmers is to also improve their capacity to produce and to export.

Source: https://orangefm.com.ng/governor-akeredolu-commends-cbn-for-approving-200-billion-naira-loan-to-cash-crop-farmers/

ONDO ROBBERY INCIDENT: AKEREDOLU WANTS PERPETRATORS BROUGHT TO JUSTICE:

Governor of Ondo State, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN, on Tuesday gave a marching order to all security agencies in the state to go after armed robbers who participated in the yesterday bloody bank robbery incident in Idoani community in Ose local government.

Six lives including a policeman were reportedly lost during the attack on the only bank in the community.

Already, security operative said they have arrested a suspect in connection with the robbery incident.

Akeredolu gave the directive while paying a condolence visit to Alani of Idoani, Oba Olufemi Olutoye at his palace which is a stone throw to the attacked bank.

The Governor, represented by his Deputy, Hon. Agboola Ajayi, described the incident as unfortunate but implored the security agents to fish out those who perpetrated attack.

“We are glad that a suspect has been nabbed and I am very sure he will create a channel that will lead to the arrest of those criminals”, he said.

The Governor assured that his administration will continue to partner with the security agencies to nip this kind of incident in the bud.

He however charged residents of the State to always assist the security operatives by providing useful information to help in reducing crime in the State.

Oba Olutoye said the bandits also came into his compound damaged his door and by the time they gained entrance, they discovered it was a fruitless effort.

He appealed the State government to assist the bereaved in order to lessen the burden the incident had caused them.


Source: https://orangefm.com.ng/ondo-robbery-incident-akeredolu-wants-perpetrators-brought-to-justice/

Source: https://citadelng.com/ondo-robbery-incident-akeredolu-wants-perpetrators-brought-to-justice/

Akeredolu ends age-long misery of Oke - Ogba residents

The pains and anguish suffered by the people of Oke - Ogba Community in Akure, the Ondo State capital as a result of the deplorable condition of the road network have been brought to an end by Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN.

You will recall that Governor Akeredolu flagged off the construction of the 6km Road covering Iyange, Ogunmolayan and Ijaro last year.

Less than one year on, the road is wearing new look and has reached an advanced stage of completion, with the asphalt being laid, all to the admiration of the people.

Oke - Ogba Community is one of the highly populated areas in Akure, but bad road network and lack of other infrastructure has left many house owners in the area at the mercy of deep suffering, especially during the rainy season.

Oke - Ogba road is among many other road projects been executed by the Akeredolu's administration in his bid to transform and improve the socio - economic activities of the state.

The Olu of Ijaro, Chief Francis Kehinde expressed appreciation to the state Governor, Arakunrin Akeredolu who he described as a role model. He said " I must thank the state Governor, Arakunrin Akeredolu for this developmental stride. I'm so excited"

The General Chairman, Landlord Association, Oke Ogba, Prince Joseph Ekunola described the projects as laudable and monumental in terms of quality.

Source: https://citadelng.com/akeredolu-ends-age-long-misery-of-oke-ogba-residents/

Our achievements will speak for us in 2020-Ondo APC



The All Progressives Congress APC, in Ondo state has said that its focus is to fulfil its 2015 campaign promises to the people rather than being distracted by the second term campaign.

The party’s Publicity Secretary, Mr. Alex Kalejaye stated this in an interview with The Hope while speaking on the preparation of the party towards the next gubernatorial election in the state, and how the party would maintain the success recorded during the last House of Assembly election.

Kalejaye noted that what the party is targeting is to first achieve the first term development agenda which was rolled out at the inception of the administration.



“To us in the All Progressives Congress, the best way to prepare for election is to fulfill campaign promises we made to the people, and here in Ondo state, the APC government led by Arakurin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, is so concerned and passionate about the well-being of our people.

” This informed why this administration concentrates so much on building infrastructure, renovating and reconstructing schools, workers’ welfare, food security, with this, people will live better life” , he said.

According to him, the administration is just two years old and therefore too soon to engage in second term campaign but rather ensure that the presence of government is felt across the state, a feat that would speak for the party in 2021.

The APC spokesperson however said that the party didn’t fail in the state during the presidential election having scored 40%, while reacting to the comment by the state former deputy governor, Alhaji Ali Olanusi that President Buhari failed in the state due to anti-party activities.



He noted that necessary efforts were being made to sustain the success recorded by the party during the House of Assembly election, noting that reconciliation has been made and there is no more aggrieved aspirants in the state.

Kalejaye who said friction and crisis can never be ruled out of political activities, affirmed that the party has put everything that transpired during the primaries behind and members are now in one accord.


Source: https://citadelng.com/our-achievements-will-speak-for-us-in-2020-ondo-apc/

Ondo APC leaders pass vote of confidence on Akeredolu, says he is credible

Leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State on Sunday converged on the government House, Alagbaka, Akure and pass a vote of confidence on the state governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN.

The Leaders unanimously gave Akeredolu a pass mark particularly on massive infrastructural developmental, water and sanitation, Industrialization, workers welfare and other areas of critical intervention.

The Leaders included : Former Senator Titus Olupitan, Former finance commissioner, Segun Ojo, Former Commissioner for Information, Prince Olu Adegboro, South West chairman of the APC, Pastor Bankole Oluwajana, a member of the APC Board of Trustee (BOT) Chief Jamiu Ekungba, serving Senator Tayo Alasoadura, serving member of House of Representatives, Hon. Kolawole Babatunde, Director General of the Technical Aid Corps, Dr. Pius Osunyikanmi, Pat Kelly, and other notable leaders.

One after the other, the leaders alluded to the silent revolution presently going on across the 18 local government areas of the state. They lauded Akeredolu for fulfilling the party's campaign promises and representing the party well by delivering good governance to the people.

A BOT member, Ekungba and the APC South West chairman, Oluwajana explained that Akeredolu has made the next journey of the party easy. They described Akeredolu as a sellable candidate who has touched the lives of the people of the state.

Osunyikanmi, Alasoadura, Adegboro and Ekungba wondered how Governor Akeredolu was able to ignite and sustain the current developmental revolution across the state despite the paucity of fund.

They particularly hailed the governor for achieving so much within the space of 2years without borrowing a kobo so far. The Leaders described as unprecedented the kind of industrial growth the state is presently witnessing.

Osunyikanmi said the Governor has shown that he has great vision for the state with his mydas touch across the state especially on road construction and massive reconstruction of Public Primary Schools.

The APC state chairman, Engr. Ade Adetimehin urged members of the party to be united and speak with one voice ahead of future elections in the state.

Governor Akeredolu thanked leaders of the party for the confidence reposed in him. He declared that more dividend of good governance will be enjoyed by the people of the state.

At the meeting were the Deputy Governor, Hon. Alfred Agboola Ajayi, Speaker of the house of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Bamidele Oleyelogun, Chief of Staff to the Governor, Chief Gbenga Ale, SSG, Ifedayo Abegunde and others, members of the state house of assembly, members of the state executive council, local government caretaker chairmen and others.

The Governor used the occasion to celebrate members of the house of Assembly - elect. He expressed his joy over the impressive performance of the party in the state assembly election.

Potable water supply: Akeredolu records another significant stride

Water is Life. Access to safe water contributes to improved health and prevents infectious disease. Lack of potable water supply has been a huge problem in Ondo State even as the immediate past administration abandoned the Owena dam project initiated by the late Olusegun Agagu’s administration.

When Governor Akeredolu assumed office in February 24th , 2017, the percentage of public water supply in the state was less than four percent. Spur by his determination to provide potable water supply in the state, Governor Akeredolu initiated the “Kamomi Aketi ” water Scheme. Today, the Ondo State Rural Water Supply and Sanitation (RUWASSA) led by the Executive Chairman appointed by the Governor, Mrs Yetunde Adeyanju has touched almost every communities across the state.

Most significant is the Accelerated water scheme which was commissioned in Ayede Ogbese by the Minister of Water Resources, Engr Suleiman Adamu . The Ayede Ogbese water scheme has 5km reticulation and distribution network with a storage tank of 50m capacity that would discharge at full capacity twice a day with 100 public standpipes, 200 fetching points while one fetching point will serve 50 people.

Impressed by the success recorded in “Kamomi Aketi Accelerated Water Scheme” , the Federal Government has adopted the model for all states across the federation.

The era of fetching water from a stream that is likely to be affected by poor disposal of human waste is gone in Ondo state. Over 950 water facilities have been rehabilitated across the state while new ones are being sunk. It’s indeed, a new era. In Ondo State, the Sun is shining!

Source: https://citadelng.com/portable-water-supply-akeredolu-records-another-significant-stride/

Ondo Govt. Vows Continued Support At Donation of New Vehicle To NYSC.

The Ondo State Government has reiterates continued support for the National Youth Service Scheme.

Chairman of Governing Board of NYSC and Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Mr. Saka Yusuf Ogunleye was speaking while presenting a new double cabin vehicle to the state command of the National Youth Service Corps. in Akure.

Mr. Ogunleye said the gesture was in fulfilment of government desire to do everything to support the scheme in every way.

"Let me thank the Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu for keeping faith with the plan to support NYSC. What we have just witnessed is a demonstration of our support and assistance for NYSC.
Its not the first time this is happening.
Renovation of buidings and perimeter fencing of the permanent site at Ikare Akoko is going on at the state government expense.
This donation is in that spirit. And this support will continue to be ongoing to the scheme.

NYSC needs to be supported in every way due to the peculiar daunting task its performing.
Directly, they are shaping the life of our youths and preparing them for the task of nation-buiding and leadership roles in the future.
Anything done to ensure the scheme succeeds is deserved."

In her response, an elated State Coordinator, Mrs. Grace Akpabio described the development as pleasant.

"My gratitude goes to Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu for his continued love for the NYSC in Ondo State.

This is another feather added to his long list of achievements and assistance to the scheme.
I also want to thank the chairman of the governing board for his relentlessness to ensure that the scheme achieve greatness."

Sunday Ajibola,
Press Officer,
Ministry of Youth and Sports.Ondo Govt. Vows Continued Support At Donation of New Vehicle To NYSC.

The Ondo State Government has reiterates continued support for the National Youth Service Scheme.

Chairman of Governing Board of NYSC and Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Mr. Saka Yusuf Ogunleye was speaking while presenting a new double cabin vehicle to the state command of the National Youth Service Corps. in Akure.

Mr. Ogunleye said the gesture was in fulfilment of government desire to do everything to support the scheme in every way.

"Let me thank the Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu for keeping faith with the plan to support NYSC. What we have just witnessed is a demonstration of our support and assistance for NYSC.
Its not the first time this is happening.
Renovation of buidings and perimeter fencing of the permanent site at Ikare Akoko is going on at the state government expense.
This donation is in that spirit. And this support will continue to be ongoing to the scheme.

NYSC needs to be supported in every way due to the peculiar daunting task its performing.
Directly, they are shaping the life of our youths and preparing them for the task of nation-buiding and leadership roles in the future.
Anything done to ensure the scheme succeeds is deserved."

In her response, an elated State Coordinator, Mrs. Grace Akpabio described the development as pleasant.

"My gratitude goes to Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu for his continued love for the NYSC in Ondo State.

This is another feather added to his long list of achievements and assistance to the scheme.
I also want to thank the chairman of the governing board for his relentlessness to ensure that the scheme achieve greatness."

Sunday Ajibola,
Press Officer,
Ministry of Youth and Sports.Ondo Govt. Vows Continued Support At Donation of New Vehicle To NYSC.

The Ondo State Government has reiterates continued support for the National Youth Service Scheme.

Chairman of Governing Board of NYSC and Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Mr. Saka Yusuf Ogunleye was speaking while presenting a new double cabin vehicle to the state command of the National Youth Service Corps. in Akure.

Mr. Ogunleye said the gesture was in fulfilment of government desire to do everything to support the scheme in every way.

"Let me thank the Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu for keeping faith with the plan to support NYSC. What we have just witnessed is a demonstration of our support and assistance for NYSC.
Its not the first time this is happening.
Renovation of buidings and perimeter fencing of the permanent site at Ikare Akoko is going on at the state government expense.
This donation is in that spirit. And this support will continue to be ongoing to the scheme.

NYSC needs to be supported in every way due to the peculiar daunting task its performing.
Directly, they are shaping the life of our youths and preparing them for the task of nation-buiding and leadership roles in the future.
Anything done to ensure the scheme succeeds is deserved."

In her response, an elated State Coordinator, Mrs. Grace Akpabio described the development as pleasant.

"My gratitude goes to Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu for his continued love for the NYSC in Ondo State.

This is another feather added to his long list of achievements and assistance to the scheme.
I also want to thank the chairman of the governing board for his relentlessness to ensure that the scheme achieve greatness."

Sunday Ajibola,
Press Officer,
Ministry of Youth and Sports.Ondo Govt. Vows Continued Support At Donation of New Vehicle To NYSC.

The Ondo State Government has reiterates continued support for the National Youth Service Scheme.

Chairman of Governing Board of NYSC and Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Mr. Saka Yusuf Ogunleye was speaking while presenting a new double cabin vehicle to the state command of the National Youth Service Corps. in Akure.

Mr. Ogunleye said the gesture was in fulfilment of government desire to do everything to support the scheme in every way.

"Let me thank the Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu for keeping faith with the plan to support NYSC. What we have just witnessed is a demonstration of our support and assistance for NYSC.
Its not the first time this is happening.
Renovation of buidings and perimeter fencing of the permanent site at Ikare Akoko is going on at the state government expense.
This donation is in that spirit. And this support will continue to be ongoing to the scheme.

NYSC needs to be supported in every way due to the peculiar daunting task its performing.
Directly, they are shaping the life of our youths and preparing them for the task of nation-buiding and leadership roles in the future.
Anything done to ensure the scheme succeeds is deserved."

In her response, an elated State Coordinator, Mrs. Grace Akpabio described the development as pleasant.

"My gratitude goes to Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu for his continued love for the NYSC in Ondo State.

This is another feather added to his long list of achievements and assistance to the scheme.
I also want to thank the chairman of the governing board for his relentlessness to ensure that the scheme achieve greatness."

Sunday Ajibola,
Press Officer,
Ministry of Youth and Sports.Ondo Govt. Vows Continued Support At Donation of New Vehicle To NYSC.

The Ondo State Government has reiterates continued support for the National Youth Service Scheme.

Chairman of Governing Board of NYSC and Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Mr. Saka Yusuf Ogunleye was speaking while presenting a new double cabin vehicle to the state command of the National Youth Service Corps. in Akure.

Mr. Ogunleye said the gesture was in fulfilment of government desire to do everything to support the scheme in every way.

"Let me thank the Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu for keeping faith with the plan to support NYSC. What we have just witnessed is a demonstration of our support and assistance for NYSC.
Its not the first time this is happening.
Renovation of buidings and perimeter fencing of the permanent site at Ikare Akoko is going on at the state government expense.
This donation is in that spirit. And this support will continue to be ongoing to the scheme.

NYSC needs to be supported in every way due to the peculiar daunting task its performing.
Directly, they are shaping the life of our youths and preparing them for the task of nation-buiding and leadership roles in the future.
Anything done to ensure the scheme succeeds is deserved."

In her response, an elated State Coordinator, Mrs. Grace Akpabio described the development as pleasant.

"My gratitude goes to Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu for his continued love for the NYSC in Ondo State.

This is another feather added to his long list of achievements and assistance to the scheme.
I also want to thank the chairman of the governing board for his relentlessness to ensure that the scheme achieve greatness."

Sunday Ajibola,
Press Officer,
Ministry of Youth and Sports.Ondo Govt. Vows Continued Support At Donation of New Vehicle To NYSC.

The Ondo State Government has reiterates continued support for the National Youth Service Scheme.

Chairman of Governing Board of NYSC and Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Mr. Saka Yusuf Ogunleye was speaking while presenting a new, black double cabin vehicle to the state National Youth Service Corps. in Akure.

Mr. Ogunleye said the gesture was in fulfilment of government desire to do everything to support the scheme in every way.

"Let me thank the Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu for keeping faith with the plan to support NYSC. What we have just witnessed is a demonstration of that support and assistance for NYSC.
Its not the first time this is happening.
Renovation of the buidings and perimeter fencing of the permanent site at Ikare Akoko is going on at the state government expense.
This donation is in that spirit. And this support will continue to be ongoing.

NYSC needs to be supported in every way due to the peculiar daunting task its performing.
Directly, they are shaping the life of our youths and preparing them for the task of nation-buiding and leadership roles in the future.
Anything done to ensure the scheme succeeds is deserved."

In her response, an elated State Coordinator, Mrs. Grace Akpabio described the development as pleasant.

"My gratitude goes to Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu for his continued love for the NYSC in Ondo State.

This is another feather added to his long list of achievements and assistance to the scheme.
I also want to thank the chairman of the governing board for his relentlessness to ensure that the scheme achieve greatness"

Source: https://citadelng.com/ondo-govt-vows-continued-support-at-donation-of-new-vehicle-to-nysc/

WIN WIN TEX Company has commenced operation at the Ondo-Liyin Industrial Hub, Ore Ondo state.

The first phase i.e the production of various types of sewing, embroidery and polyester threads are in full swing while clothing materials like Ankara and Lace and other quality brands will come with the second phase.

Oluwarotimi Akeredolu Aketi is a visionary leader. Arakunrin is revolutionizing the Industrial sector in Ondo state which has been neglected for years.

Ondo-Liyin Industrial Hub is definitely a cynosure.

Source: https://citadelng.com/win-win-tex-company-has-commenced-operation-at-the-ondo-liyin-industrial-hub-ore-ondo-state/

We are surely on the pathway to great industrial growth in Ondo, says Akeredolu

Ondo State governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN, has urged the people of the state and beyond to take time to visit the Ondo - Linyi Industrial hub located within the premise of the Ore Industrial park to appreciate the industrial breakthrough that's being recorded so far.

Governor Akeredolu said the state is surely on the pathway to great industrial growth which will turn the economic of the state around for the better. He added that the Textile mill widely circulated by the people was just a tip of the iceberg considering other huge investments at the park.

The Governor spoke during a courtesy visit by the Araromi - Obu in - Council to the governor's office, Alagbaka Akure on Tuesday.
Governor Akeredolu stressed that what is presently happening in the state in terms of industrial growth has never been witnessed in the history of the sunshine state. He added that the South Senatorial district of the state must be developed as the area was strategically located with abundant resources needed for development

Governor Akeredolu also said the state is pursuing the issue of the deep sea port without looking back. He disclosed that the Nigeria Port Authority (NPA) assessment team will be in the state soon to assess the deep Sea Port.

He said :" We have submitted all our papers. The NPA assessment team will be here this week or next. It's after that we will have the port declaration and then, we know that it's a federal government thing, but we will look for investors."

The Ajobu of Araromi Obu, Oba Aderemi Adelola who led the team praised the Governor for the various projects in Odigbo local government. He described the projects as star projects with huge economic gains.

He said :" We thank you for what you have been able to do so far in terms of infrastructure. Araromi Obu community is an agrarian community. We appreciate your administration for some land mark development projects. After the completion of these projects the landscape of our state will not remain the same and our economic will grow

"We are aware that you are embarking on the construction of road from Araromi sea side to Lekki. That's will bring massive economic development. We are also aware of the flyover in Ore. Those are star projects that can not be criticized because of the economic gains. We are aware of the passion you have for development

"We want to equally highlight your strides in education especially on the reconstruction of over 700 Public Primary Schools. These are great projects. We are aware of the textile mill in Ore, its creating jobs for our youths and the women. "

Source: https://citadelng.com/we-are-surely-on-the-pathway-to-great-industrial-growth-in-ondo-says-akeredolu/

There was no constituency allowance during our time
– 2nd Republic Senator

Senator M. A. E Onunkun (OON), a Senator in the Second Republic under the platform of the Unity Party of Nigeria (UPN) representing Ondo South, bears his mind on the National Assembly of today compared with that of the Second Republic, the legitimacy of the constituency allowance among other issues of interest.

The differences are colossus because during our period in the second republic, I never earned up to one million naira in my tenure even till now that I have retired. Because at that time, our salary was N15,200 per year out of which tax was deducted. After this deduction, our take home was N648 monthly. We fixed the salary of the President, it was N50,000 per year.

The salary of the entire National Assembly members were the same, our salary was just a little higher than that of members of the House of Representatives, we later agreed to earn the same salary because we are both members of the National Assembly. My salary at that time for a year could only buy one Peugeot car.

The duties of lawmakers are stated in the constitution, we know our duties, during our time, we worked day and night even on Saturday to consider Bill, raised bills, we dissolved into committees, that was what we were doing and we didn’t have much recesses like they have now, we only had two to three recess in a year unlike the one they are having every two weeks now.
During our time, when we go on recesses, we calculated three kobo per kilometer as our allowance, there was never a time I took up to N60 as allowance .

There was no constituency allowance during our time. The only thing we had was a little money to buy few things otherwise there was no constituency allowance, they only give us little money to furnish the senatorial office.

What they are receiving now is devastating, it is unthinkable. What are they doing with millions of naira every month and still receive constituency allowance. They should sit down and cut down their take home by themselves because the president cannot do it, they should do it themselves.

How can someone explain it, a country where minimum wage is N18,000 and someone is receiving up to N15 million as allowance in a month?
What will they do with such money rather than to live a flamboyant life? So, it is a terrible thing, they should be the one to think about all these things and cut down whatever they are receiving.

There is nothing wrong with our system, America practice it and they are doing fine, we have no problem with our system, it is ourselves that we must look inward and readjust. The present system is okay.

President Buhari is doing his best , he can’t do more than his best . Before now, the situation in the county was terrible, so he needed time to fix the country.

I will advise the government to sit up. I will advise the government not to waste money on frivolities, they should allow elections to be free fair and transparent. The money we are spending on elections is too much, how can you imagine that before an aspirant could get the ticket of a party, he is already spending billion, what then do you expect.

The issue of insecurity should be tackled headlong, look at the herdsmen, where do they get guns, all what we believe here is that, most of these guns are owned by the military men and they are giving it to them because most of the cattle belong to them. Security is a thing that government must face squarely.

Source: https://citadelng.com/there-was-no-constituency-allowance-during-our-time-2nd-republic-senator/

Ondo Governor hailed as 123 disaster victims get N51m

Tear of joy flowed on the faces of 123 devastated victims of the last year fire and flood disasters in Akure, the state capital as Ondo State Government disbursed the sum of fifty one million naira(N51m) to them to lessen their burdens.

The beneficiaries were those who lost their valuable goods to fire outbreak at Erekasan Market and Oyarugbulem junction along Akure-Ilesha expressway. Flood victims caused by Ala River around Ayedun in Akure also benefitted from the fund.

They were full of praises to Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN’s led administration for keeping to his promise, saying the governor has proven to them that his government is beyond lip service.

They added that the money will go a long way to cushion the hardship effect and alsp revive their hopes the disasters had caused them.

Akeredolu, at the ceremony held at Cocoa Conference Hall in the Governor’s, advised residents including shop owners to take necessary precautions to avoid future occurrence of various disasters.

Akeredolu represented by his Deputy, Hon. Agboola Ajayi said instead of buying materials, decided to give cash as a form of relief.

He noted that the state government being a proactive and as part of its campaign promises had to come to the rescue of the people.


“Flood occurs as a result of blockage of river channels, so our people should desist from dropping refuse in drainages. We have environmental system that is very good, and people should take advantage of it.

“Shop owners should ensure they disconnect all electrical appliances at night before closing their shops to avoid fire incidents,” he said.

Earlier, the Permanent Secretary,Office of the Deputy Governor, Mrs Desola Alabi told newsmen that the gesture was to cushion the effect of the disaster on the victims

Alabi said none of the victims got less than two hundred and fifty thousand naira.

In his vote of thanks, One of the beneficiaries, Bolarinwa Benson thanked the government for always coming to rescue of disaster victim.

Benson said they never believed government was honest when they started collating names of victims, but appreciated the kind gesture of the the governor.

Source: https://citadelng.com/ondo-governor-hailed-as-123-disaster-victims-get-n51m/

APC legislators-elect ’ll not be rubber stamps-Adetimehin

The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress,APC, Ondo State chapter, Mr. Ade Adetimehin, has said that the 23 lawmakers-elect out of 26 legislators of the State House of Assembly on the platform of the party will not be rubber stamps to the executive arm of government in the discharge of their duties.

He explained that they would not be rubber stamp legislators but be an analytical lawmakers with critical minds to do what is needful of them for good governance to be enjoyed by residents of the state.

Adetimehin said this while speaking with journalists at the presentation of certificate of returns to the members-elect of the State House of Assembly by the Independent National Electoral Commission ,INEC, in Akure.

According to him, ” They will not be rubber stamps to executive arm of government but will do what is expected of them and not disappoint those who voted them into power”.

The chairman assured that they will not disappoint the electorates and the state in general, saying that they have been tried and tested at the party’s level before were elected.

He,therefore, attributed the emergence of 23 lawmakers-elect on the platform of the party to the grace of God,saying that they are men and women of honour that will add great value to the 9th assembly.

Source: https://citadelng.com/apc-legislators-elect-ll-not-be-rubber-stamps-adetimehin/

NGC Donates Health Centre to Ondo Community


The Nigerian Gas Company (NGC), a subsidiary of Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), has assured that it will continue to develop a robust and sustainable relationship with its over 350 host communities in the country to enhance business growth in line with its corporate social responsibility (CSR) core values.

The Managing Director of NGC, Mr Babatunde Bakare, gave the assurance recently, during the official inauguration and hand over of a multi- million naira Basic Health Centre to the Oniparaga community in Odigbo Local Government Area of Ondo State.

Bakare, who was represented by the General Manager, Support Services, Nigerian Gas Company, Mrs Maria Emmanuel-Ate, said the wellbeing of the community was paramount to the CSR thrust of the company.

The MD, NGC, said the company has metering stations located in 11 states in the country, noting that by implication, its pipeline transverses over 350 host communities.

“We present to you this fully equipped Basic Health Centre as a token of our appreciation and our contribution to the development of Oniparaga Community.

“As a company, we shall continue to solicit for your co-operation and assistance in the maintenance of peace and support for our business growth aspiration in the interest of the community and Nigeria in general.

“NGC will always encourage and appreciate communities that promote peace, dialogue and understanding in the resolution of issues. This is the hallmark of our community relations engagement process,” he said.

Bakare, urged the people to make judicious use of the facility.

The Chairman, Odigbo Local Government Council, Ondo State, Mr Tunde Ikumawoyi, thanked the NGC and the people of Oniparaga for ensuring that the project materialized.

He assured that the project would be put into proper use by the primary healthcare department of the Council, adding, “No doubt, the health of our people will be remarkably improved by qualitative healthcare provision that will come from the new facility,” he said.

Source: https://citadelng.com/ngc-donates-health-centre-to-ondo-community/

Mrs Akeredolu Felicitates with Ondo State Women on Mothering Sunday, Calls for Gender Balanced Society

As families throughout Ondo State and Nigeria at large gather to honor mothers today, the Wife of Ondo State Governor, Arabinrin Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu, has restated the need for a gender balanced society.

She made this known during a service organised to mark the 2019 Mothering Sunday at the Cathedral Church of St Andrew, Owo.

Appreciating all women who have played important roles of mothers in our lives, including the commitment of foster and adoptive mothers who have taken on the responsibility of caring for children who are less privileged around their communities, the mother of the Sunshine State, Arabinrin Akeredolu, noted that gender balanced society is important for societal development.

She stressed that the call is on for the gender-balanced society as it is essential for economies and communities to thrive.

While commenting on the sermon by Very Rev R.O.A Agboola, the First Lady urged husbands to be more attentive to the needs of their wives.

“Marriage is a partnership. Our husbands should not relegate their wives to mere domestic slaves. Men should also help their spouses.

“Women subjugation is a mere societal construct. If society could make us believe that women are inferior to men, we, the inhabitants of present day Nigeria, can also correct this false notion.”

Earlier in his sermon, titled Christian Family, Very Rev. R.O.A Agboola called on the congregation to always commit their families into God’s hands as this, he concluded, would help to ensure peace and prosperity in their homes. He also lauded the First Lady for her numerous contributions to women development within Ondo State.

Highpoints of the event featured the conferring of the honour of Mother of the Priest on Arabinrin.

Source: https://citadelng.com/mrs-akeredolu-felicitates-with-ondo-state-women-on-mothering-sunday-calls-for-gender-balanced-society/

Dilapidated buildings: ODSG goes tough, recommends 16 buildings for demolition

The ondo state government in its commitment to safeguarding the lives of its people goes tough on dilapidated and partially collapsed buildings in the state.

Speaking during a monitoring exercise in Akure embarked on by the Ministry of pyhysical Planning and Urban Development, the State Commissioner, Prince Solagbade Amodeni made it clear that lives of the people will not be put at risk going by their ignorance of the grave danger of living or carrying out businesses in dilapidated and partially collapsed buildings.

While at the premises of a partially collapsed building at Continental road off Nepa road in Akure, Prince Amodeni, directed the enforcement squad of the ministry to issue a Quit Notice to residents of the building and recommended the house for demolition after red-marking it.

He maintained that the ministry will continue to move round the city to ensure that houses like this are recommended for demolition, adding that adequate sensitization will not be stopped to let the people know that houses in this condition are no more habitable as it gravely endangers the lives of its occupants.

The Commissioner advised occupants of houses in such condition to value their lives and seek for shelter elsewhere saying the state is not ready to suffer loss of lives of its citizens.

Engr. Stephen Olumilola, a staff of the ministry who was also on the monitoring team stated professionally that the house is failed structurally as it has cracked to its foundation. He said the structure cannot be salvaged and will soon collapse totally but advised that it be demolished and possibly rebuilt.
He posited that the residents should vacate the building, as the rainy season which is approaching will aid the collapse of the house thereby trapping the residents.

Director Monitoring and Enforcement, TPL Oyewole Folaranmi who was also on the team confirmed that 16 dilapidated houses have already been marked for demolition and Quit Notices issued to the occupants after due sensitization on the need for such. The 16 houses are around Oyemekun rd, Gbogi street, lgboliki, odi- olowo, lsolo, Ijomu and Oba-ile areas.

Source: https://citadelng.com/dilapidated-buildings-odsg-goes-tough-recommends-16-buildings-for-demolition/

Ondo State Govt. closes down illegal hospital


The Ondo State Government on Thursday closed down an alleged illegal hospital called Arib Hospital in Okitipupa, Okitipupa Local Area of the state.

Dr Dipo Durojaye, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Health, said the hospital was training about 52 auxiliary nurses, not allowed by law.

Durojaye added that other offences allegedly committed by the hospital were running medical services without following laid down regulations and non registration of the hospital with the state Ministry of Health.

He said it would not be business as usual in the state health sector as government would descend heavily on quacks and those opening hospitals indiscriminately.

The permanent secretary promised that any private health facility training health personnel would be sanctioned as the government would not allow the life of the people to be endangered.

He decried so much wrong doings in the health sector, saying that the government was poised to sanitise the sector.

Durojaye also warned patent medicine stores operating as hospitals and treating patients to desist from such act which could pose great threat to the well-being of the society or face the wrath of the law.

The Director, Hospital Services in the ministry, Dr Richard Adesoji, said quacks were dangerous to the health sector as they were not properly trained.

Adesoji said they could not make correct diagnosis and usually jumped to conclusions, a situation that had caused unnecessary mortality in the country.

Adesoji said in spite of the enormous negative effects quacks had on the society, people still ignorantly patronised them.

He disclosed that hospitals that could not employ qualified nurses, could use the Community Health Extension Workers ( CHEWS) as agreed at the National Council on Health.

The Director Nursing Services of the ministry, Mrs Alice Ogundele, said it was alarming that some hospitals in that locality had more than 50 nurses in training, when even some accredited Schools of Nursing and Midwifery were only allowed to admit 50 or less.

Ogundele said the trend was dangerous to the nursing profession, as it would not allow qualified nurses get jobs.

She said quacks had become a source of cheap labour just wasting their future.

She said the quacks, called auxiliary nurses, constituted danger to humanity as they were half baked, did not know the rationale behind their actions and perpetrated several wrong doings in the health sector.


They operate Patent Medicine Stores as hospitals.

The director warned the public not to patronise hospitals where there were trainees.



Some other hospitals visited in Okitipupa are St. Peters Hospital, Akingbola Hospital and Oresanya Hospital, where student trainees took to their heels on sighting the monitoring team.

They were served letters of warning to desist from acts that were capable of endangering the health of the people or face serious sanctions and eventual closure.

Source: http://ondostate.gov.ng/Home/NewsItem/Ondo-State-Govt--shuts-down-illegal-hospital--cautions-against-quackery-

Akeredolu distributes another set of multi - million naira medical equipment

Ondo State governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN, on Friday distributed another set of multi - million naira medical equipment to 300 primary healthcare facilities across the 18 local government areas of the state.
Governor Akeredolu described the equipment as necessary in order to improve the diagnostic and therapeutic capacity of the primary health care facilities and respond to the health needs of the people across the state.
The equipment commissioned and distributed include: 300 units of Children Ambu-bag, 60 units of Adult Ambu-bag, 300 Units of Baby weighing scale, 300 Units of Blood pressure apparatus, 300 Units of Stethoscope, 301 Units of Angle poise Examination light, 18 Units of Anti - Shock garment and 300 Units of Penguin suction device among several others.
The governor said his administration is consistently putting the state’s scarce resources where they are most valuable, by investing heavily in the primary health care sector in the last two years.
He said: " You will recall that in August 2018, I commissioned some medical and laboratory equipment worth millions of Naira for use at the primary health care level of health service delivery. I mentioned clearly then that it was the first phase for such deliberate investment
"Today's event marks the second phase. By the grace of God, more phases are in the pipeline, until the primary healthcare system of Ondo State becomes a reference point in qualitative maternal, neonatal and child services in Nigeria."
Governor Akeredolu said his administration will not rest on its oars in fulfilling the Minimum Service Package (MSP) pillar of the Primary - Healthcare - Under - One - Roof (PHCUOR) policy of the Federal Government.
He disclosed that another set of medical equipment will arrive the country next week, adding that the state is determined in its pursuit of delivering quality and affordable medical facilities to the people.
Earlier in his welcome address, the Commissioner for health, Dr. Wahab Adegbenro, said the event was in continuation of the government's efforts at reducing the incidence of childhood and maternal mortality in the state.

Source: https://citadelng.com/akeredolu-distributes-another-set-of-multi-million-naira-medical-equipment/

Birth registration: A passport to the future – Gov Akeredolu

Ondo State governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN, has said birth registration certificate would soon be a prerequisite for the registration of pupils into public primary schools in the state.

He said the birth registration certificate will also serve as ease of access for Children under the age of Five who are included in the free health care services of the state government.

Governor Akeredolu described the move as part of the efforts to collaborate with the Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu Foundation towards a better birth registration in the state.

The governor spoke at the one day stakeholders summit on Birth Registration in the state held at the International Culture and Events Center (DOME), Igbatoro Road, Akure.

Governor Akeredolu said correct birth registration will help the government plan for the future of the children and also engender development in the state.

He said :” Let me congratulate Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu Foundation for putting this together. I want to believe that as the UNICEF has rightly scored , this initiative is a great one and greatly appreciated

“I listened to the NPC and everyone who has spoken about this inalienable right of our children, the right to identity. The need for planning. The two work together . If we do not have good birth registration we can’t plan properly.

“One thing that’s very clear is that the government can not do it alone. Hence, the initiative of BAAF must be recognized and applauded. We must find of way of to collaborate with the foundation

“As a government I believe that part of our collaboration will be to have a policy statement. The time has come for all our children to have birth registration certificate before registration in our primary Schools

“Under our health policy, children under 5 are treated free of charge, we must insist that our children must have birth registration certificate or they are issued one at the hospital. As a government, it is important for us to assist, because this birth registration will help us in planning. For us to plan, we need to have correct figures and our population. We will henceforth encourage BAAF. “

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Source: https://citadelng.com/birth-registration-a-passport-to-the-future-gov-akeredolu/

Stakeholders hail Mrs Akeredolu on accelerated birth registration plus

In recognition of her contributions and efforts towards the promotion of birth registration in Ondo state, stakeholders in that area have applauded the founder of Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu Foundation and wife of Ondo State Governor, Her Excellency, Chief Mrs Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu.

The commendation came during the stakeholders’ meeting on birth registration to commence the implementation of ACCELERATED BIRTH REGISTRATION PLUS (ABR+).

Speaking at the event, the UNICEF Field Officer in Ondo State, Mrs Sharon Oladiji, appreciated Ondo First Lady for what she is doing to promote birth registration in the state, adding that such effort is key to development, not only in Ondo and Nigeria but Africa at Large.

In his own goodwill message, the honourable commissioner for health, Dr Wahab Adagbenro, revealed that the Accelerated Birth Registration program initiated by Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu Foundation with Ifedore LGA as pilot area has cleared the backlog of unregistered births in the area and has generated a data base with the National Population Commission, which he said will be for effective use by the government actors in the development agenda of the state.

Adegbenro thanked the sunshine state First Lady for her interest in health related issues in Ondo state.

The federal commissioner of the National population commission, NPoPC in a goodwill message said NpopC, which was empowered by the law to establish the machinery for registration of birth across Nigeria, wouldn’t have recorded a remarkable success in the recent times in Ondo State but for the laudable program of Ondo State First Lady on accelerated birth registration through Olori Connection, and commended her for that initiative.

In his presentation, the program coordinator of Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu Foundation (BAAF), Ifeoluwa Awoyelu, said every child has a fundamental right to identity and nationality, and it behoves on government to protect that right, but regretted that more than half of the children below the age of five are not registered, hence the initiation of the accelerated birth registration program by BAAF to compliment government effort in Ondo state.

He further revealed that BAAF used strategies like eliminating distance barrier using a community participatory approach, effective collaboration between NPopC and PHCDB, advocacy and awareness to achieve 381 percent increase in registered birth between February 2017 to 2018.

Special at the meeting was the executive governor of Ondo state, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu. Others include high profile government officials, delegates from the 18 local governments in Ondo state, UNICEF, National Population Commission, religious bodies, and corporate organizations. representatives from BAAF, BEMORE, FOWOSO, BRECAN, youth corps members and wives of traditional leaders, amongst others, were also in attendance.

Source: https://citadelng.com/stakeholders-hail-mrs-akeredolu-on-accelerated-birth-registration-plus/

Ondo to renovate 203 health centres


Plans are underway to renovate 203 Health Centres in the state, Executive Secretary, Ondo State Primary Healthcare Development Board, Dr. Francis Akanbiemu has revealed.

Akanbiemu revealed this while speaking with The Hope during the two-day training on the development of minimum service package for primary healthcare centres yesterday, in Akure.

According to him, the Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu (SAN) is putting in place necessary measures to ensure that the people of the state access qualitative health care services.

While expressing appreciation to the governor for providing the necessary support for the board to thrive, he stated that the present government is determined to make the state primary health care system the best in the country, saying “the governor is already working on renovating health centres across the 18 Local Government Areas of the State.”

Speaking further, Akanbiemu revealed that the present administration intends to have at least a functional Primary Healthcare per ward, saying “the target is to reach 203 which is to enable a ward have a renovated health centre in order to make it suitable for the provision of quality healthcare services to the people of the state at the end of the renovation exercise.

“For now, we will start with 18 that is one per local government.”

Speaking extensively on the training, he explained that it is aimed at enabling the state to have a specific health services document which is suitable for the people.

According to him, the document will address the health needs of the people and the human resources needed to provide qualitative and efficient health care services to the people.


He stated that it will also address the various infrastructural needs, equipment and environmental needs of the health facilities and added that “services will be rendered without hindrances and above all, it will ensure that accessibility to all the people that need the health care services are made possible.”

The plan, according to Akanbiemu, will also enable the state access the basic health care provision fund from the Federal Ministry of Health which is one percent of the consolidated revenue accrued to Federal, State and Local Government.

Speaking further he said; “One of the major requirements for every state is the minimum service package so as to access the fund.

Also speaking, Director, Planning, Research and Statistics, Dr. Yetunde Olagbuji described minimum service package as one of the key pillars of PHC under one roof and added that it provides the platform for the state to have a costing and investment that will enable it plan at the PHC level.

According to her, it is required that each ward should have a functional PHC facilities.

Source: https://www.nairaland.com/5099781/ondo-state-government-renovate-203

[9:33 AM, 3/7/2019] +234 806 087 7920: President Muhammadu Buhari said on Wednesday that he would work harder this second term than he did in the last four years to confront the country’s challenges.

He assured Nigerians that he would deliver more in tackling insecurity, corruption and improving on the economy to make the country a better place than he found it in 2015.



Buhari spoke in Abuja when he met with the leadership of the Arewa Consultative Forum at the Presidential Villa.

The group, which was led by the Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Alhaji Adamu Fika, had visited the President to congratulate him on his re-election.

“This is my last lap and I will try to work even harder than I have done.

“I assure you, I will not let you down, I will do my best and I will pray to God, my best will be good enough. I thank you very much indeed,” he stated.

Still savouring the joy of his first victory in 2015 when he defeated incumbent former President Goodluck Jonathan, the President singled out the introduction of the Permanent Voter Card as one of the factors that facilitated his victory.

Having won another election on February 23 for another term of four years, Buhari said he could only be grateful to Nigerians, promising to work harder this time round than before.

Showing appreciation over the visit, he added, “I am very appreciative of this visit, especially when I have seen some of my seniors, some of my colleagues and a couple of my juniors, among the team.

“This reminds me of the good old days when we were in the military. Actually, nobody drops from the sky. For the Arewa Consultative Forum to identify with me, having come from this geopolitical zone, I am very much appreciative of this.



“I am very pleased with the address of the chairman, who reminded me of the undertaking we made basically on the three important things my party campaigned on (insecurity, corruption and economy) and succeeded.”

The President, in the results declared by the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, polled 15,191,847 votes to beat the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, who scored 11,262,978 ballots.

Speaking earlier, Fika told the President that the group was elated that he won again the second time.

He said in 2016, the group had also visited Buhari to make a case for the provision of infrastructure in the North.

Fika expressed gratitude that projects such as the Baro Dry Port, the Mambilla Hydro Power and others in the agricultural sub-sector had been touched in the North.

He added, “It is pleasing to note that since then, the Baro dry port has been commissioned, while all other projects have been reactivated and now being implemented.”

Fika said the group was impressed by Buhari’s performance in his first term, especially in delivering some important projects like the Baro Dry Port in the North.

He noted that the President had succeeded in meeting some of the forum’s demands which were presented to him during a similar congrat…
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No fewer than 3500 rice farmers in Ondo State will participate in the 2019 dry season farming being executed under the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Anchor Borrowers Programme.

The state Chairman of Rice Farmers Association of Nigeria (RIFAN), Prince George Oladapo who made the disclosure while speaking with The Hope in an interview in Akure said the state is working on 7,000 hectares of land for the project.

According to him, there are so many farmers who are yet to be accredited under the pocket of the association adding more people may still be added to them.

Oladapo who said the state had not commenced the distribution of high breed seeds and farm inputs like other states noted that it would receive his own this week so that planting can commence almost simultaneously with other states.

“We are yet to receive our high breed seeds and inputs but we are on the farm, preparing our farm. We will receive our own this week and we will commence planting almost simultaneously with other states in the country,” he said.

Oladapo who said more people are getting interested in rice cultivation in the state stressed that the “we are so lucky in Ondo state, the topographical location is well positioned for rice cultivation, we have vast land, the weather is favourable and we have the manpower because more people are getting interested,” he stressed.

While saying Ondo state will feed the whole country if given the inducement and cooperation, Oladapo said the state is yet to tap in to what it has and called on the state government to embrace all windows of opportunities of finances and inputs to assist farmers.

He also called for assistance in the area of mechanisation and access to tractorisation to enable farmers to boost production.

Oladapo who believed that rice production in the country can conveniently take care of home consumption said the attitude of the people in the last three years and the interest of the the President, Mohammadu Buhari in bringing up rice production has proved it.

“We have stopped importation as well start processing facilities all over the country. Thank God, Mr President and the President elect is favoured towards bringing up rice production in the state”.

According to him, Nigerians must look away from getting white collar jobs especially the youths, look critically into agriculture and make it a profession and means of livelihood.

The 2019 dry season farming is a multi billion naira project being executed under the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Anchor Borrowers Programme targeting 700,000 participating farmers.

The project according to RIFAN President, Aminu Goronyo, is in strict compliance with the use of irrigable land with adequate irrigation facilities under the supervision of extension agents for adequate technology transfer.

Goronyo said last week that each states and FCT had commenced distribution of high breed seeds and farm inputs to participating farmers who would be cultivating 570,000 hectares of land adding that planting would commence simultaneously in the country.

He said CBN has expressed its willingness to continue to give necessary assistance to RIFAN because of its success story in rice production.

he Speaker of the Ondo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Bamidele Oleyelogun, has emerged the new Vice Chairman of the Conference of Speakers for the South-West geo-political zone.

Oleyelogun was elected during Conference of Speakers held in Lagos.

While attributing his emergence to the divine grace of God and unflinching support of his colleagues, the newly elected Vice Chairman assured the people of Ondo State and the South-West geo-political zone of a new era.

He expressed his readiness to work with his colleagues in the zone to ensure sustainable cooperation and progress for the overall development of the zone and its people.

According to him, the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Obasa Mudasiru was elected the Chairman of the South-West zone.

He further promised to foster and consolidate on the existing peace and harmony in the region.

The Speaker equally reiterated his commitment to the healthier politicking in the southwest zone.

There is compelling need for historians and economists to document the 16 years squander-mania and mismanagement by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), so that future generations would not repeat the same mistakes, President Muhammadu Buhari has said.

The President spoke at State House, Abuja, Thursday, while receiving members of the Forum of Presidential Candidates & Political Parties for Good Governance, who decided to subordinate their ambitions, and have directed their supporters to vote for the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate.

"I am overwhelmed by your patriotism. The least you could do was to deny me votes in your immediate constituencies. However much your people loved me, they would have voted for their own first. I am really overwhelmed by your support," President Buhari said.

The President told his guests he was glad that Nigerians understood the three fundamentals on which the administration was anchored namely; securing the country, reviving the economy, and fighting corruption.

He listed many achievements in the three focal areas, and declared: "We lost unimaginable revenue in the 16 years of mismanagement of the country by the previous PDP administrations. Look at the state of roads, rail, power, and infrastructure generally, as at 2015, when we came into office. The roads were not done, neither were they even maintained.

The number of lives and property lost on Lagos/Ibadan Expressway on a daily basis, for instance, was very sad and tragic. And many other roads like that in the country. If the various administrations had fixed infrastructure, Nigerians would have simply minded their businesses. They wouldn't bother about who even governs them.

But the mismanagement was unparalleled. Our historians and economists should help document it, so that future generations would take note, and not repeat the mistakes."

There is compelling need for historians and economists to document the 16 years squander-mania and mismanagement by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), so that future generations would not repeat the same mistakes, President Muhammadu Buhari has said.

The President spoke at State House, Abuja, Thursday, while receiving members of the Forum of Presidential Candidates & Political Parties for Good Governance, who decided to subordinate their ambitions, and have directed their supporters to vote for the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate.

"I am overwhelmed by your patriotism. The least you could do was to deny me votes in your immediate constituencies. However much your people loved me, they would have voted for their own first. I am really overwhelmed by your support," President Buhari said.

The President told his guests he was glad that Nigerians understood the three fundamentals on which the administration was anchored namely; securing the country, reviving the economy, and fighting corruption.

He listed many achievements in the three focal areas, and declared: "We lost unimaginable revenue in the 16 years of mismanagement of the country by the previous PDP administrations. Look at the state of roads, rail, power, and infrastructure generally, as at 2015, when we came into office. The roads were not done, neither were they even maintained.

The number of lives and property lost on Lagos/Ibadan Expressway on a daily basis, for instance, was very sad and tragic. And many other roads like that in the country. If the various administrations had fixed infrastructure, Nigerians would have simply minded their businesses. They wouldn't bother about who even governs them.

But the mismanagement was unparalleled. Our historians and economists should help document it, so that future generations would take note, and not repeat the mistakes."

President Muhammadu Buhari has said that he does not have to rig before winning his re-election because he campaigned in all parts of the country and he can boast of enough support from Nigerians.

Speaking at the All Progressives Congress national caucus meeting in Abuja on Monday, the President said, “I’m not afraid. I went round the 36 states and the FCT and I think I have enough support across the country to vote for me.”

The President also warned Nigerians against causing any form of “disturbance” during the elections, saying that security agents are aware of likely “hot spots.”

“I do not expect anybody to cause any disturbance. The security agencies have identified hot spots and flash points and should be prepared to move.

“We have made as much arrangement as possible for them as much as the country can afford.

“Anybody who decides to snatch ballot boxes or lead thugs to disturb the process, may be that will be the last unlawful action you will take.

“We have directed the military and other security agents to be ruthless. We are not going to be blamed that we want to rig elections.

“I want Nigerians to be respected and let them vote whoever they want across the parties. I am not afraid of that. I went round the 36 states and the FCT and I think I have enough support across the country to vote for me.”