OGUN TARGETS N4.2BN REVENUE FROM COMMERCE & INDUSTRY

       As part of efforts geared towards increasing internally generated revenue accruable to Government coffers, the Ogun State Ministry of Commerce and Industry is targeting the sum of N4.2billion as revenue in the 2016 fiscal year.
       The Commissioner in charge of the Ministry, Otunba Bimbo Ashiru disclosed this when he appeared before the Ogun State House of Assembly Committee on Finance and Appropriation to defend the Ministry’s proposed budget.
       Otunba Ashiru explained that the sum would be generated if necessary equipment are provided and adequate measures taken to enable the Ministry carry out its duty effectively.
       According to him, in the 2016 fiscal year, a total sum of N962million would be expended with over N647million to be spent on capital expenditure and over N315million for recurrent expenditure.
       He said the sum of N83million would be utilized in establishing additional zonal offices at Odogbolu and Owode Yewa,while the sum of N10million was earmarked for the conduct of survey to prepare mineral Map of the State and N5million has been set aside to establish a quality control laboratory in the geological department to maintain the standard and quality of product from solid minerals.
       Ashiru assured that the Ministry would continue to work assiduously towards ensuring that favourable industrial and commercial climate were created for investment to thrive.

IF YOU POLLUTE FOR OGUN, YOU GO PAY OOO, SAYS OGUN GOVERNMENT

       In furtherance of its resolve to protect human health and preserve the environment, the Ogun State Government has said it would soon commence implementation of ‘’Polluters Pay’’ Principle across the State.  
       The Commissioner for Environment, Mr. Bolaji Oyeleye made this known while receiving members of Igbogila Descendants Association who were on a courtesy visit to his office in Abeokuta.
       Oyeleye said that Government would soon begin to implement ‘’Polluters Pay’’ Principle across the State, describing it as a viable means of checking pollution of the environment on human health.
       He described the principle as a globally accepted practice which stresses that “those who produce pollution should bear the cost of managing it”, to prevent damage to human health or the environment.
       ‘’The Polluters Pay Principle is something we are about to implement in Ogun State. What this simply means is that if you pollute the environment, you have to pay. This would serve as deterrent to people who habitually pollute the environment as our administration remains resolute in ensuring the environment is clean and sane’’, he said.
       The Commissioner added that the State Government would partner with the private sector on waste management in 2016, imploring the people of the State to support Government’s mission to maintain clean environment by paying for the service of managing their waste.
       The Chairman of the Igbogila Descendants Association, Alhaji Fatai Opebiyi described the responsibility of waste management as enormous, adding that the Ministry of Environment under the leadership of Mr. Oyeleye had performed well and showed promise of performing better.
       Opebiyi who was a former Permanent Secretary in the State, charged Government to enlighten the people of the State on need to pay a token for the refuse they generate, saying this would ensure efficient and productive waste management.

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OGUN GOVT. ASSURES CORPS MEMBERS OF A CONDUCIVE WORKING ENVIRONMENT

       The Ogun State Government has assured corps members posted to the State of conducive working environment as they commence their service year.  
       The State Governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun who was represented by the Commissioner for Youth and Sports, Mr. Afolabi Afuwape gave this assurance at the Sagamu International Stadium during the closing ceremony of 2015 Batch ‘B’ stream 2 Orientation Course.
        He said that Government would continue to evolve strategies and partner with genuine organisations for the socio-economic development and progress of the State.
       “Be rest assured that the people of the State are very hospitable and caring. You must ensure, therefore, that you identify with the people of your host communities, share their hopes and aspirations and your entire service year would surely be worthwhile and memorable”, Amosun said.
       In his address, Ogun State NYSC Coordinator, Mr. James Afolayan advised Corps members to make good use of all that they have learnt in the orientation camp, which he said would be useful for them in the future.
       Two of the Corps members, Messrs Mutiu Olayiwola and Pius Emeya from Lagos and Imo States respectively, promised to put in their best in the service of their fatherland.

COMRADE WOLE SHOKUNBI EMERGES CHAIRMAN OF OGUN NUJ COUNCIL ELECTION

The Nigerian Union of Journalist, Ogun State election held today at Iwe-Iroyin in Abeokuta had Comrade Wole Shokunbi popularly known as Ataba re-elected as the Chairman with a vote of 276 while his other two contestants Ayokunle Ewuoso and Comrade Lanre  Ogunyinka had 131 and 80 votes respectively. Stay connected as our reporter brings you with update...Feel free to share and type your comment to let us know your disposition to the conduct of the election.
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DWINDLING OIL REVENUE: OGUN ASSEMBLY CALLS FOR PRUDENT FUND MANAGEMENT

            As Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) of Government in the State began the Defence of next year’s Appropriation, Ogun State House of Assembly has called for a more creative approach in revenue generation and prudent management of resources as way out of the prevailing economic realities confronting the nation.
          The Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Suraju Ishola Adekunbi made the call while declaring open the commencement of year 2016 Budget Defence by Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDA) at the Assembly’s Complex, Oke – Mosan, Abeokuta.
          Adekunbi who was represented by his Deputy, Hon. Olakunle Oluomo, described budget defence as one of the vital stages in the passage of appropriation bill by the legislature, noting that the exercise was meant to allow all MDAs of government to justify the proposed expenditure as well as giving opportunity to the non-governmental organizations to observe and make their input into the Appropriation Bill thereby promoting transparency.
          He added that the 2016 budget christened “Budget of optimization” would focus on ensuring the advancement and completion of the infrastructural and socio-economic programme embarked upon by the Senator Ibikunle Amosun led administration to further enhance the realization of the five Cardinal programmes of the present administration.
          According to the Speaker, a review of the implementation of the past budgets in the State since the inception of the current administration had advanced the course of the masses through unprecedented delivery on the democratic dividends.
          Defending its appropriation for next year, the State Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Basorun Muyiwa Oladipo said that the Ministry was committed to promotion and propagation of indigenous cultural heritages and tourism potentials towards enhancing socio-economic development of the State.
          Oladipo who disclosed this while defending the ministry’s budget before  the lawmakers led by the Chairman, House Committee on Finance and Appropriation, Hon. Akanbi Bankole said that the Ministry would expend a total of N457m for the next fiscal year, of this amount, N217m would go for recurrent expenditure, while N240m was earmarked for capital projects.
          He added that the sum of N20m was expected to be generated as revenue by the Ministry; just as the sum of N100m would be expended on special projects and assignments including establishment of a Film Village, construction and equipping of Ogun State Museum as well as promotion and preserving of various heritage sites in the State amongst others.

TASUED HONOURS OBASANJO, DANGOTE OTHERS.

Tai Solarin University of Education [TASUED] has honoured former President Olusegun Obasanjo, Alhaji Aliko Dangote and late chief (Mrs) HID Awolowo with the conferment Honourary Doctorate Degree in appreciating their immense contributions to the educational development of the Country.
          Obasanjo, while appreciating the institution for the conferment of Honourary Doctorate of Education in Political Science at its 6th, 7th and 10th Convocation ceremony held in Ijebu-Ode said he accepted the honour due to the personalities involved especially Tai Solarin whom the university was named after, who according to him was one of the greatest educationist  Ogun State  ever Produced. He noted that  anywhere  Mama H I D Awolowo was being mentioned or honoured everybody must join hands in honouring her, adding that he was happy to be  honoured along with the late HID.                                          
          ‘’Tai Solarin University of Education is the first University of Education in Nigeria and if we take Education so seriously, all agencies in charge of Education must be given serious attention, and give the honour they require. So you see why I found it irresistible to be here" Obasanjo said.
          Congratulating the graduands, Obasanjo enjoined them to put the knowledge of what they have learnt to practice, ‘’because of the character you have portrayed, you are qualified to be a distinguish graduate of this University and I am proud to share that honour with you’’.
             Obasanjo was conferred with Honourary Doctorate of Education in Political Science while H I D Awolowo was honoured with Honourary Doctorate in Business Education and the business mogul,  Aliko Dangote was conferred with Honourary Doctorate in Science and Business Education.
             Daughter of Chief (Mrs) H I D Awolowo, Mrs Tola Adeniran who received the Award on her behalf, thanked the institution for the great honour and gave assurance of promoting Chief Obafemi Awolowo’s ideals and principles on education across the schools in the State.
          Ogun State Governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun, said the 2015 convocation ceremony of the University marked the successful completion of another academic session which demonstrated the commitment of the present administration to produce quality personnel in the education sector.
          The Vice Chancellor of TASUED, Professor Oluremi Obilade urged the graduands to be good ambassadors of the institution and not to ponder on the uncertainties of their future but to be forthright in their quest to achieve their goals in alleviating poverty through skills and talents acquired from the University.

AMOSUN FELICITATES WITH AKANDE AS SHE EMERGES PRESIDENT LAGOS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

       The Ogun State Governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun, has felicitated with Chief (Mrs.) Nike Akande as she emerged the President of the Lagos Chamber of Commerce.
          The Governor, speaking through his Deputy, Chief (Mrs.) Yetunde Onanuga, congratulated her on the appointment, urging her to justify her outstanding profile towards realising the goals of the Chamber.
          Governor Amosun while extolling her virtues, said she was a woman of vision and quality leadership who had contributed in no small measure to the socio-economic development of the Nation.
           The State Commissioner for Commerce and Industry, Otunba Bimbo Ashiru in his remarks noted that the appointment of Chief (Mrs.) Akande as the President of Lagos Chamber of Commerce would enhance the economic growth of Ogun State as she would expectedly use her office to attract more investors to the State and the nation in general.
          Ashiru however called on members of the Chamber to support the new President in her determination to transform and turn around the good fortunes of the Chamber for advancement of Nigeria’s economy.

OGUN ANCOPSS HONOURS BEST SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS

          In a bid to motivate school Principals for optimum performance, the All Nigeria Confederation of Principals of Secondary Schools (ANCOPSS) Ogun State Chapter has honoured the Principal-General, Special Duties, State Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM), Mrs. Gbemi Onasanya Presidential Award for her excellent performance as an outstanding school administrator.
          The Conferment of the Presidential award along with two others was held at the Otunba Dipo Dina International Stadium, Ijebu-Ode, during the 35th Annual State Congress of ANCOPSS for the year 2015.
          The Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Mrs. Modupe Mujota described the award as commendable and deserving, considering her contributions to the advancement of education in the State, urging her not to relent in giving her best at promoting effective teaching and learning in schools.
          Mrs. Mujota noted that her good deeds didn’t go unnoticed as someone, somewhere was taking note.
          Responding, Mrs. Onasanya dedicated the award to God and her husband, the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Information and Strategy, Mr. Ibikunle Onasanya who had been her pillar of support in achieving desirable goals in the profession, thanking ANCOPSS for the great honour and motivation done to Principals and the Teaching profession in the State.
          “Teaching is a noble profession and I love it so much. It is a calling and it is a commitment to building the nation and the State at large. I feel highly honoured for the award conferred on me by the professional body which I belong to for many years before my appointment as Principal-General in 2011. I give all glory to God for the enablement to perform and to be able to excel to the extent that I was singled out for this kind of honour”, she expressed.
          She advised upcoming school administrators to be proactive, resourceful and committed to their duties by giving all that they have to the uplift ment of the profession.  
          Earlier, President, ANCOPSS, Chief Olatunji Ogundele said that the awardees had distinguished themselves as one of the best school administrators and a promoter of education in the State.
          Mr. Ogundele said Mrs. Onasanya, one of the awardees had contributed greatly to the progress of ANCOPSS in the State.
           While highlighting her sterling qualities, he explained that she had served as a teacher, Principal and Director of programmes with six different first ladies in the State for years on secondment before she became PGSD in 2011.
          Other awardees include, immediate past President of ANCOPSS, Alhaji Kadir Dejo, (Special Presidential Recognition) and Prof. Japhet Adeneye (Merit Award).
          Dignitaries in attendance included the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, Mr Peter Fagbohun and his counterparts, Mrs. Olabisi Akinnuga (TESCOM) and Mr. Ibikunle Onasanya, Ministry of Information and Strategy, among others.

OGUN GOVT. RELEASED LIST OF SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES FOR APPOINTMENT. SEE LIST....

The Ogun State government has on the 30th November released the list of successful candidates for appointment into the Ogun State Model colleges built across the state. Successful candidate have been asked to collect their appointment letters at Block A, Room A233 at Government secretariat, Oke Mosan, Abeokuta. Stay connected while i upload the rest of the list.

[PHOTOS] Meet Abubakar Audu’s Teenage Wife, Olivia Whose Dream Of Becoming Kogi First Lady Has Been Shattered

When a photo of Abubaka Audu and his much younger wife went viral early this year, many were left wondering and confused as to whether she was his daughter or wife. Alas, the release of a second photo cleared the confusion and  the true story was revealed. She wasn’t his daughter but his third wife. Her name is Olivia and she is an half-caste. She hails from the Tiv-part of Benue State as her mum is from Ugba/Unongo family. She is an undergraduate of UNIJOS.

Femi Fani Kayode Blasts Buhari For Shaking The Queen But Refusing To Shake Female Ministers

Former Minister of Aviation, Fani-Kayode has criticized President Muhammadu Buhari for shaking hands with Queen Elizabeth II of England while allegedly refusing to shake hands with Nigerian female ministers citing his religion as an excuse.

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PHOTO: OBASANJO AND OSHIOMOLE... WHO FINE PASS IN THIS PICS?

OGUN NUJ, INFORMATION CHAPEL HOLDS CAROL SERVICE, TUESDAY

     

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Ogun State Information Chapel of the Nigerian Union of Journalists will on Tuesday, 1st December 2015 hold the maiden edition of its Christmas Carol and five lessons tagged “Joy To The World”. A release signed by the Chairman of the Planning Committee, Mr. Johnson Odunewu stated that the service would take place at the Chapel of Christ the Glorious King, Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library, Kuto by 4.00pm while the Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Otunba Dayo Adeneye will be the Chief Host. Members of the Chapel as well as invited guests are expected to be seated by 3:30pm.

PHOTO: THIS IS WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOUR AMEBO IS TOO MUCH

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DON'T PUT YOUR MOBILE PHONES UNDER YOUR PILLOW...Please be safety conscious

Several cases of burnt have been recorded over time on the incident of mobile phones exploding and burning even human beings up. Femi Osipitan's blog joins the campaign against sleeping while mobile phones are kept under pillows. Let just be safety conscious. It takes nothing away from us.

S.O.L.C.C PAINTS IJEBU-ODE AND ENVIRONS FOR GOD WITH "TURN UP YOUR PRAISE EVENT", INVITES SEYI LAW, YETUNDE ARE, OTHERS

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The Count Down continues...1 Day remaining, in less than 24 hours, the biggest Praise Jamz Event in Ijebu-ode will rock

The entire city of Ijebu-Ode and its environs have been painted for GOD by a church with the message of "Eternal Life" (SPIRIT OF LIFE CHRISTIAN CENTRE) with an upcoming event titled "GOD HAS BEEN GOOD TO YOU...TURN UP YOUR PRAISE". This praise jamz event has as guest artists a great praise leader from Ibadan city, Yetunde Are (the daughter of the popular Bola Are), the comedian with a difference in Nigeria, Seyi Law, Sammy Yoyo a.k.a "Spirit", blessed Richie, Blaze and many others. You can't afford to miss this event for anything in the world because truly this is an avenue to TURN UP OUR PRAISE to our creator. Date? It is this Sunday, 29th November 2015, Time? 12noon, Venue? Adeola Odutola Hall, Degun Junction, Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State, Enquiries? Call Sammy:08035254148 Funke:08068555907

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PHOTO: IS THIS TRULY A LONG DISTANCE RELATIONSHIP?

Hey dear readers of Femi Osipitan's blog, i can't stop laughing at this lovely picture. Can this really said to be a long-distance relationship? Click on the comment box to reply and let's have fun together.

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The entire city of Ijebu-Ode and its environs have been painted for GOD by a church with the message of "Eternal Life" (SPIRIT OF LIFE CHRISTIAN CENTRE) with an upcoming event titled "GOD HAS BEEN GOOD TO YOU...TURN UP YOUR PRAISE". This praise jamz event has as guest artists a great praise leader from Ibadan city, Yetunde Are (the daughter of the popular Bola Are), the comedian with a difference in Nigeria, Seyi Law, Sammy Yoyo a.k.a "Spirit", blessed Richie, Blaze and many others. You can't afford to miss this event for anything in the world because truly this is an avenue to TURN UP OUR PRAISE to our creator. Date? It is this Sunday, 29th November 2015, Time? 12noon, Venue? Adeola Odutola Hall, Degun Junction, Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State, Enquiries? Call Sammy:08035254148 Funke:08068555907

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NIGERIAN ARMY TO CONDUCT ZSE FOR 74 REGULAR INTAKES

          The Zonal Screening Exercise (ZSE) of the Nigerian Army for the 74 Regular Recruits has been rescheduled to hold from 30^th November – 12^th December, 2015.

          A release signed by the Director, Special Services, Bureau of Cabinet and Special Services, Mr. E. Sofile indicated that the exercise would take place at the Headquarters, 32 Artillery Brigade, Akure.

OGUN TO BEAUTIFY TOURIST SITES

          Ogun State Government has disclosed that it will ensure beautification of city centres and uplift tourist sites in the State in order to attract both Local and Foreign Tourists as well create jobs for youths in the State.
          Governor Amosun disclosed this at the presentation of 2016 budget to the State House of Assembly in Abeokuta.
          He said Government would allocate fund to complete and beautify all State tourist sites, explaining that tourism was one of the non-oil sector that should be rejuvenated to enhance the State Internally Generated Revenue.
          He listed some of the tourist sites to benefit from Government facelift project to include, Yemoji Natural Pool, Bilikisu Sugbo Tourist Centre, Ota Healing Water and Construction and Equipping of Ogun State Museum.
          Other tourism projects to be embarked upon next fiscal year include, Ogun State@40, Ogun State Cultural Festival 2016, Promotion and preservation of various heritage sites in the State as National Monument / World Heritage Sites, Construction of Resort and Water Channel at Osuuru Spring and development of Ogun State Tourism Master Plan, amongst others.
          Governor Amosun pointed out that the State would diversify its economy through promotion of culture and tourism, saying more attention would be given to the hospitality industry to increase the State Internally Generated Revenue.

OGUN EMPOWERS UNEMPLOYED YOUTHS IN DIGITAL JOB

Youths in Ogun State have been called upon to embrace the various opportunities in online digital employment as alternatives to seeking white collar jobs to enable them become self-reliant. This call was made by the Secretary to the Ogun State Government, Barr. Taiwo Adeoluwa while declaring open a one-day free digital job training programme for unemployed youths organized by the Federal Ministry of Communication Technology and Rockefeller Foundation in collaboration with the Ogun State Government held at the Valley View Auditorium, Abeokuta.

PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN OGUN STATE NIGERIA ENJOYS FREE WASSCE FEE PAYMENT

          The Ogun State Government has assured prompt payment of the West African Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) fees for all final year students in the State Public Secondary Schools.
          Governor Amosun who gave the assurance while presenting 2016 Appropriation Bill to the State House of Assembly in Abeokuta, said education was germane to the rebuilding mission of the State.
          Amosun reaffirmed that he would provide more basic infrastructural facilities in schools and continue to pay the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) fee in order to motivate younger ones to crave for academic excellence, make education more convenient and build more intellectual icons for the State.
          The Governor stated that his administration has yielded encouraging results in education in the past years with numerous national awards and laurels won by both teachers and students, stating that he would continue to encourage teachers by creating an enabling environment for promoting quality educational interaction.
          ‘’We will focus on the provision of basic infrastructural facilities, rehabilitate the dilapidated ones and build new ones. In addition, teacher training and development programmes will be intensified.
          Our administration will also continue to be responsible for the registration of students of Government Science and Technical Colleges in the State for National Technical Certificate / National Business Certificate (NTC/NBC) Examinations and also for the procurement of science practical equipment. Similarly, West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) fee for all final year students in public secondary schools will continue to be our responsibility’’, Amosun said.
          Speaking on the Moribound state of the Vocational and Technical Colleges in the State, Governor Amosun said that his administration would bring back the colleges to life in order to meet the desired standards, emphasising that the era of sourcing for bricklayers, carpenters, welders and the likes from foreign countries would soon be over as the colleges would be up and doing to train needed and certified artisans.
          The Governor emphasized that the sum of N40, 170, 805, 280bn allocated to education sector top the table of proposed 2016 Budget in the State.

PHOTO: MAN DROP WIFE'S HAND WHILE WALKING TOGETHER BECAUSE HE SAW GREAT YA*SH...SEE BEFORE YOU BLAME HIM

Yesterday afternoon, i was walking and holding hands with my wife. I suddenly dropped her hand and grabbed my cell phone to take this picture. She hit me in my chest and wouldn't talk to me the rest of the day. Last night, she asked me crying "How could you?" and I said "How could I not?" It's not every day you see a dog driving a car".
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The entire city of Ijebu-Ode and its environs have been painted for GOD by a church with the message of "Eternal Life" (SPIRIT OF LIFE CHRISTIAN CENTRE) with an upcoming event titled "GOD HAS BEEN GOOD TO YOU...TURN UP YOUR PRAISE". This praise jamz event has as guest artists a great praise leader from Ibadan city, Yetunde Are (the daughter of the popular Bola Are), the comedian with a difference in Nigeria, Seyi Law, Sammy Yoyo a.k.a "Spirit", blessed Richie, Blaze and many others. You can't afford to miss this event for anything in the world because truly this is an avenue to TURN UP OUR PRAISE to our creator. Date? It is this Sunday, 29th November 2015, Time? 12noon, Venue? Adeola Odutola Hall, Degun Junction, Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State, Enquiries? Call Sammy:08035254148 Funke:08068555907

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N18,000 MININUM WAGE WILL CONTINUE IN OGUN SAYS AMOSUN

          Ogun State Governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun has re-affirmed his commitment to the welfare of workers in the State and not in support of some governors claiming their inability to pay the N 18, 000 minimum wage.
          Governor Amosun stated this during the presentation of the 2016 Appropriation bill to the members of the State House of Assembly in Abeokuta.
          He said his administration which had been consistent in paying its workers in spite of dwindling revenue from the Federation Account was committed to increasing the minimum wage if the economy improves.
          Amosun added that Ogun State remained the only State that pays marginally above minimum wage, assuring that government’s attention would be shifted to rural roads to complement the ongoing urban infrastructural projects in the next fiscal year.
          Governor Amosun said the 2016 Appropriation bill of N200. 27bn would be financed with over 53% Internally Generated Revenue, while 20.9% of the fund was being expected from the Federation Account.

HMMM!!! ENGLISH LANGUAGE IS NOT A MUST SPEAK LANGUAGE, DON'T REMOVE YOUR TEETH

Hahahaha, see this guy who almost bite his tongue just because he wants to speak English language.

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The entire city of Ijebu-Ode and its environs have been painted for GOD by a church with the message of "Eternal Life" (SPIRIT OF LIFE CHRISTIAN CENTRE) with an upcoming event titled "GOD HAS BEEN GOOD TO YOU...TURN UP YOUR PRAISE". This praise jamz event has as guest artists a great praise leader from Ibadan city, Yetunde Are (the daughter of the popular Bola Are), the comedian with a difference in Nigeria, Seyi Law, Sammy Yoyo a.k.a "Spirit", blessed Richie, Blaze and many others. You can't afford to miss this event for anything in the world because truly this is an avenue to TURN UP OUR PRAISE to our creator. Date? It is this Sunday, 29th November 2015, Time? 12noon, Venue? Adeola Odutola Hall, Degun Junction, Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State, Enquiries? Call Sammy:08035254148 Funke:08068555907

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ONLINE JOB, THE WAY TO END UNEMPLOYMENT AND CRIMINAL ACTIVITIES AMONG NIGERIAN YOUTHS

     













The Federal Ministry of Communication Technology in Collaboration with the Rockefeller Foundation and the State Bureau of Information and Communication Technology will on Wednesday, 25th November 2015 hold one – day digital training programme for unemployed youths.  A statement signed by the Director of Information Technology, Mrs Olatundun Adekunle indicated that the programme is targeted at empowering and exposing 1,000 unemployed youths across the State to the various online jobs. The statement further indicated that participants would be exposed to first-hand training on accessing online jobs. The programme will hold at the valley view Auditorium, Oke-Igbein, Abeokuta, by 8.00am while participants are enjoined to be seated by 7.30am, as the Secretary to the State Government, Barr. Taiwo Adeoluwa is expected to declare the training open.

AMOSUN PRESENTS N200.27BN APPROPRATION BILL FOR 2016 FISCAL YEAR.

          Ogun State Governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun has presented a budget of N200.27bn for the 2016 fiscal year.
          Presenting the budget titled “Budget of Optimisation” to the State House of Assembly today, Governor Amosun noted that the budget was slightly reduced by 4.79% when compared with the 2015 budget.
          The budget with major funding expected from Internally Generated Revenue of N108,000,000,000bn representing (53.93%), federation Account N42,000,000,000bn (20.97%), external loans N40,274,453,352bn (20.11%) and Grants of N10,000,000,000bn (4.99%). The budget allocated a sum of N99.29bn to Capital expenditure, while N100.98bn was allocated to Recurrent expenditure.
          It also accorded priority attention to the five cardinal programmes of the Government with Education taking a share of N40, 170, 805.280bn (20.06%), Efficient Healthcare Delivery, N14,346,259,000bn  while Agricultural Production and Industrialisation is to gulp a sum of N10,167,958,000bn.
          Others are Affordable Housing and Urban Renewal with N26, 567,290,663bn  and Rural and Infrastructural Development/Employment Generation, N31,048,600,000bn.
          According to the Governor, the Education Sector will among other things witness the provision of basic infrastructural facilities, rehabilitation of dilapidated structures and building of new ones in addition to training and development of teachers, adding that the payment of the West Africa Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) fee would continue to be the responsibility of Government.
          On health Sector, Senator Amosun emphasised that at least two Primary Health Care Facilities would be renovated and equipped in each Local Government, assuring that the Community Based Health Insurance  Scheme ‘Araya’ would be activated in the remaining thirteen Local Government Areas among many other projections in the sector.
          The Agricultural Sector in the next fiscal Year is expected to witness acquisition of additional 10,000 acres of Agricultural land for allocation to genuine investors to promote commercial farming in the State.
          The Government would also endeavour to accomplish the design of Abeokuta City Centre, construction of MITROS city in Abeokuta, Sagamu and Isheri not leaving out the execution of the proposed development of ten hectares of land at Kemta, off Ajebo road through Public Private Partnership.
          Senator Amosun reassured that all ongoing projects have been taken care of by the medium term plan and would be completed within the tenure of his administration, noting that the light rail project connecting major towns in the three senatorial districts would be vigorously pursued.
          While acknowledging that the outgoing year had been challenging, following the sharp reduction in global commodity prices especially the price of oil, the Governor noted that decisive and pragmatic steps would be taken to actualize the budget.
          “We shall continue to demonstrate prudence whilst also exhibiting financial resourcefulness to ensure that the ongoing projects across the State are completed, fundamentally, we must intensify effort to deliver on our Internally Generated Revenue target in a manner that does not overburden or inconvenience our people whilst being supportive to our collective goals”, Amosun said.
          The Speaker, Rt. Hon. Suraju Adekunbi in his welcome address said the Executive Arm of Government is working hard to change the face of the State for better, adding that the legislature had been able to conduct a peaceful legislative business without rancour and disharmony.
          He also commended the civil servants for their loyalty and commitment to the success and achievements of the present administration.

SUPRISING: A WIFE GAVE HER TRAVELLING HUSBAND PACKS OF CONDOM IN CASE...SEE WHAT HAPPENED

This is one of the funniest joke that will make you laugh out your worries. It is amazing seeing an African woman give her travelling husband packs of condom. Click to see the end of the 54 seconds story.

WHO AMONG THESE MOTHERS WILL YOU PICK AS YOUR MOTHER...A MUST READ

A woman abandoned her husband & her four (4) year old son for her rich boyfriend & they both (woman & boy friend) eventually travelled to the U.S.A
Out of frustration & desperation the husband went & married another woman. Unfortunately the 2nd woman couldn't bear a child for the husband. Despite her inability to bear a child, the 2nd woman took great care of the boy & treated him like her own son.
Few years later, the husband died in a car accident. The 2nd wife did everything in her power to educate the boy, she engaged in petty trade such as pepper, maggie, salt, palm oil, onion, tomatoes, etc, in the market square in order to sponsor the boy's schooling. The boy only knew his step mother as his real mother & there4, he called her Mama.
The real mother in the U.S.A did not for once find out about the wellbeing of her son thoughtless of sending a penny for the boy, even after she heard that her x-husband (son's father)  died in an accident.
Some years later, this boy grew up into a very intelligent young man waiting for his B.A Hons degree in Petroleum Engineering from the University.
The real mother who also could not bear another child in the U.S since she eloped with her boyfriend, realized that she had made a terrible mistake by abandoning her own son. She decided to return home to look for her son & present to him all her wealth acquired over the years in the States.
She eventually found her son battling between life & death in the hospital for kidney failure. The Doctors demanded huge amount of money for the operation & the step mother couldn't afford it. The real mother stepped in & paid all the hospital bills & donated one of her own kidneys & the son was saved.
Shortly after, the final results were out & the son got a distinction & also got a five year (5) scholarship to pursue his Masters degree in the U.K
At the presentation of the certificate, the Vice Chancellor gave the mic to the son to call his mother to come up stage & receive the certificate. The moment the Vice Chancellor made the statement, the real mother got up & arranged herself waiting to be called upon whilst the step mother sat down & looked at the boy with tears running her chick.
The answer is suspended..........
Assume you are the son, who would you call on up stage?
A) Real Mother
B) Step Mother
Remember only one person you should call.

HID AWOLOWO’S BURIAL: OGUN CLOSES MARKETS, PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Ogun State Government has announced the closure of all markets and public schools in the Remo Zone of the State on Wednesday, 25th November, 2015. A release signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Barr. Taiwo Adeoluwa stated that the closure was a mark of respect for the late Matriarch of the Awolowo dynasty, Chief (Mrs) Hanah Idowu Dideolu Awolowo whose remains would be buried on that day. The release indicated that the affected Local Government Areas are Ikenne, Remo North and Sagamu. Government hereby appeals to market men and women as well as residents of the State to troop out en-masse to give her a befitting burial.

HID AWOLOWO’S BURIAL: OGUN CLOSES MARKETS, PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Ogun State Government has announced the closure of all markets and public schools in the Remo Zone of the State on Wednesday, 25th November, 2015. A release signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Barr. Taiwo Adeoluwa stated that the closure was a mark of respect for the late Matriarch of the Awolowo dynasty, Chief (Mrs) Hanah Idowu Dideolu Awolowo whose remains would be buried on that day. The release indicated that the affected Local Government Areas are Ikenne, Remo North and Sagamu. Government hereby appeals to market men and women as well as residents of the State to troop out en-masse to give her a befitting burial.

S.O.L.C.C PAINTS IJEBU-ODE AND ENVIRONS FOR GOD WITH "TURN UP YOUR PRAISE EVENT", INVITES SEYI LAW, YETUNDE ARE, OTHERS

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The entire city of Ijebu-Ode and its environs have been painted for GOD by a church with the message of "Eternal Life" (SPIRIT OF LIFE CHRISTIAN CENTRE) with an upcoming event titled "GOD HAS BEEN GOOD TO YOU...TURN UP YOUR PRAISE". This praise jamz event has as guest artists a great praise leader from Ibadan city, Yetunde Are (the daughter of the popular Bola Are), the comedian with a difference in Nigeria, Seyi Law, Sammy Yoyo a.k.a "Spirit", blessed Richie, Blaze and many others. You can't afford to miss this event for anything in the world because truly this is an avenue to TURN UP OUR PRAISE to our creator. Date? It is this Sunday, 29th November 2015, Time? 12noon, Venue? Adeola Odutola Hall, Degun Junction, Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State, Enquiries? Call Sammy:08035254148 Funke:08068555907

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S.O.L.C.C PAINTS IJEBU-ODE AND ENVIRONS FOR GOD WITH "TURN UP YOUR PRAISE EVENT", INVITES SEYI LAW, YETUNDE ARE, OTHERS

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The entire city of Ijebu-Ode and its environs have been painted for GOD by a church with the message of "Eternal Life" (SPIRIT OF LIFE CHRISTIAN CENTRE) with an upcoming event titled "GOD HAS BEEN GOOD TO YOU...TURN UP YOUR PRAISE". This praise jamz event has as guest artists a great praise leader from Ibadan city, Yetunde Are (the daughter of the popular Bola Are), the comedian with a difference in Nigeria, Seyi Law, Sammy Yoyo a.k.a "Spirit", blessed Richie, Blaze and many others. You can't afford to miss this event for anything in the world because truly this is an avenue to TURN UP OUR PRAISE to our creator. Date? It is this Sunday, 29th November 2015, Time? 12noon, Venue? Adeola Odutola Hall, Degun Junction, Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State, Enquiries? Call Sammy:08035254148, Funke: 08068555907

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TREASURY BOARD MEETING ON OGUN 2016 BUDGET HOLDS FRIDAY

          The Treasury Board Meeting on 2016 Budget of the Ogun State Government holds on Friday, 20th November 2015.
          The venue of the event is the Conference Hall, Oba’s Complex, Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Oke-Mosan, beginning at 9.00am.
          A release signed by the Commissioner for Budget and Planning, Ms Adenrele Adesina indicated that the event which would be presided over by His Excellency, Senator Ibikunle Amosun will consider the year 2016 advance proposals and draft estimates submitted by Ministries, Departments and Agencies of Government.
          It added that participants expected at the meeting are State Executive Council Members, Special Advisers, Accounting Officers and other relevant officers from the MDA’s.
          The release enjoined participants to be seated by 8.30am.

NIGERIAN ARMY TO CONDUCTT ZSE FOR 76 REGULAR INTAKES

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The Zonal Screening Exercise (ZSE) of the Nigerian Army for the 74 Regular Recruits has been rescheduled to hold between 30th November – 12th December, 2015. A release signed by the Director, Special Services, Bureau of Cabinet and Special Services, Mr. E. Sofile indicated that the exercise would take place at the Headquarters, 32 Artillery Brigade, Akure.

H.I.D. AWOLOWO’S REMAINS RECEIVED BY GOVERNOR AMOSUN

          Amidst emotion and excitement, Ogun State Governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun, received the remains of the late matriarch, Chief (Mrs.) Hannah Idowu Dideolu Awolowo to the State.
          Mama Awolowo who died on September 19, 2015, began her final journey home with a lying-in-state at her Lagos and Ibadan residence on Sunday and Monday respectively.
          Receiving the corpse at Sagamu Interchange in company of the entire members of the State cabinet, Governor Amosun described the late Matriarch as a woman whose motherhood transcended geographical location, saying that he was ‘’ celebrating a mother in a million’’ whom he visited consistently on a monthly basis since 2011 when he assumed office.
          He said that Mama Awolowo was a solid rock and courageous woman who in spite of the travails of life fought a good fight of faith till death, pointing out that she had laid enviable foundations for all to follow.
          ‘’Finally, Mama is here in Ogun. We are celebrating our mother in a million whose motherhood transcended the spheres of her biological children. She set good examples for us all to follow and laid solid foundations for even unborn generations.
          Mama stood solidly behind her husband in spite of the challenges of life and upheld the legacies of her husband even after his demise for almost thirty years.
          Little did we know that the centenary celebration we were preparing for would translate to her burial, but in all, we are not mourning, we are celebrating the exit of an icon,’’ Amosun noted.
          While condoling with the immediate family, the State’s helmsman prayed God to continue to keep them in perfect peace.
          Governor Amosun who also led a long procession into Sagamu and Ikenne before the corpse finally arrived her country home, was triumphantly welcome in the areas, while residents came out en-masse to have a glimpse of Mama Awolowo’s remains.  

OGUN LAW STUDENTS ENJOYS BURSARY INCREASE FROM N50,000 TO N100,000

The President National Association of Ogun State Students, Abdul Gafar Olalekan today at the Town Hall Meeting on the 2016 budget held at the Cultural Centre, Kuto, Abeokuta has commended the state government for the increment in bursary for indigenes of the State from N1,500 at inception to N10,000 and from N50,000 to N100,000 for law students while urging Government to create a board for bursary and scholarship to ensure effective and efficient distribution.

ALL ONGOING PROJECTS WILL BE COMPLETED - AMOSUN

The completion of all ongoing projects by the Amosun led administration in Ogun State remained sacrosanct while more developmental projects would be undertaken in the 2016 fiscal year. The State Governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun gave this assurance at the Town Hall Meeting on the 2016 budget held at the Cultural Centre, Kuto, Abeokuta. The Governor who noted that the rural areas would not be left out in the rebuilding process, enjoined the people to be patient with the Government, calling on the people to fulfil all their obligations in the payment of taxes and levies to accelerate Government plans and policies.

According to the Governor, the light rail project among others is still in the pipeline but for dwindling resources of the State, urging the people to support the Government in the implementation of its developmental programmes. He said more focus would be on rural roads under the supervision of the Deputy Governor, pointing out that, asphalting of second layer on new roads would commence in earnest.  ‘’This would be the first budget in our second term in office. This budget would be on how to be prudent, minimize cost and maximize opportunities on our IGR without bringing any inconvenience on our people’’, Amosun said. The State helmsman, who commended residents for complying with Government displeasure on indiscriminate dumping of refuse on roads median, revealed that clean environment remained a top priority of his government.
                              Governor Amosun reminded the Caretaker Committee Chairmen of Local Councils in the State to ensure judicious use of the meager resources available to them to implement people oriented programmes and strive among other things to ensure clean environment and boost their IGR.

NO ROOM FOR CRIME IN OGUN –AG

          Ogun State Government has said that it would not condone any form of criminality or lawless behaviour from any member of the public.
          Attorney – General and Commissioner for Justice, Dr. Olumide Ayeni stated this while on the spot assessment to Ministry of Justice Zonal outpost in Ijebu – Ode.
          Dr. Ayeni, who was accompanied by the Solicitor – General and Permanent Secretary, Mrs. Adesola Shobayo and other Management staff in the Ministry said that the present administration in the State frowns at lawlessness and disorderliness such as Robbery, Environmental Pollution, and Driving against traffic amongst others.
          He promised to instil and ensure that those found culpable would be appropriately punished under the law.
          “In Ogun State, there would be no room for any form of crime however big or small. We would continue to do the needful in order to ensure that those who run fowl of the laid – down laws are appropriately punished towards achieving a better and crime – free society as a whole “, He said.
          The Commissioner stated that the visit was aimed at having a first-hand knowledge of the welfare, operations and challenges confronting law officers in the zonal office, promising that within the ambits of available resources the State Government was poised at ensuring the overall well-being of the officers for optimal efficiency.
          While conducting the Attorney-General, and his team round, the Zonal Director, Public Prosecution, Mr. Adekunle Oyefeso appreciated the AG for his concern over the welfare of the law officers at the zonal office, stating some of the challenges confronting the Ministry to include, lack of functional vehicles to convey counsels to court and shortage of counsels to represent them at court sittings.

REVEALED: Gabon Notorious President Ali Bongo Is Nigerian Igbo, Adopted From Southeast During Biafra War

President Ali Bongo Ondimba of Gabon is a Nigerian of the ethnic Igbo stock, adopted by a former leader of the country during the Biafran war. This startling revelation is about to be revealed as a court in western France Thursday allowed a family member of Ali Bongo Ondimba to view the birth certificate of the leader after accusations that he lied about where he was born. With next year’s presidential elections approaching, controversy has been brewing over Ali Bongo’s place of birth with critics saying he falsified his birth certificate to hide the fact that he was adopted from another country. If the allegations prove true, it could keep him from running for another term and cost him his wealth. The court in Nantes allowed 25-year-old Onaida Maisha Bongo Ondimba, a daughter of former president Omar Bongo, to view the documents in full. Her lawyer Eric Moutet hailed the decision as “enormous”, though “diplomatically complex”. Ali Bongo is the only one of ex-president Omar Bongo’s 54 declared heirs not to have produced the identification documents. Ali Bongo assumed the presidency following the 2009 death of his father Omar Bongo, who had presided over the west African nation and its oil and mineral wealth since 1967. The Gabonese constitution says one must be born Gabonese to serve as the head of state, but French investigative journalist Pierre Pean alleged in a recent book that the president was actually Nigerian and was adopted during the Biafran war in the late 1960s.

I WILL DO MY BEST TO IMPROVE NIGERIA’S ECONOMY- KEMI ADEOSUN

The newly sworn-in Minister of Finance, Mrs. Kemi Adeosun who is an indigene of Ogun State, has pledged to do her best to improve the nation’s economy by bringing innovative ideas into the sector. Mrs Adeosun who made this known when she was received at the Ministry’s headquarters in Abuja after the formal inauguration of the Executive Cabinet, affirmed that hardwork would be her watchword in her efforts to salvage the economy. Receiving the handover note from the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Haruna Muhammed, she called on staff and stakeholders in the financial sector for harmonious working relationship for a successful tenure.

“I promise to make hardwork my watchword as a Minister of Finance. I will do my best to bring innovations into the system to improve the economy and do my best in line with the vision of Mr. President to bring a new lease of life to our people without learning any stone unturned”, Adeosun said. Mrs. Adeosun expressed gratitude to President Muhammadu Buhari for appointing her as a Minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, saying that she would whole-heartedly pursue the charge mantra of the present administration throughout her tenure.

Mrs. Adeosun 48, hails from Ogun waterside Local Government of Ogun State and was the immediate past Commissioner for finance under Governor Ibikunle Amosun between 2011 and 2015. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics from the University of East London and a postgraduate Diploma in Public Financial Management from the University of London. She has a vast experience which spanned over 26 years in the financial sector both in the United Kingdom and Nigeria. Adeosun is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants, England and Wales, as well as Nigeria.

Fashola Resumes Immediately And Here’s What Happened

Nigeria’s new Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Mr Babatunde Fashola, on Wednesday assumed duty immediately after the inauguration of the federal cabinet by President Muhammadu Buhari. Fashola was welcomed into the Federal Secretariat by rousing ovation from the staff of the ministry around 3.00 p.m. According to the Guardian, Fashola was ushered in by Mrs Grace Papka, the Director in charge of Human Resources of the ministry after which he met privately with directors in the ministry. The new Minister of state for Power, Works and Housing, Alhaji Mustapha Shehuri, also arrived at the complex where he joined Fashola and the directors at the meeting.