NO AMOUNT EARMARKED TO MARK OGUN @ 40 – SSG

       In its preparation towards the 40th anniversary celebration of Ogun State, the Government has said that it has not earmarked any amount for the celebration because the anniversary is basically aimed at commissioning completed projects across the State.
       Secretary to the State Government, Barr. Taiwo Adeoluwa who disclosed this at a press briefing today in Abeokuta added that the aim of the Government is to render its stewardship to the people of the State and not a jamboree of activities.
       ‘’I can tell you that as at today no amount has been earmarked for this anniversary so far. The reason is because, Government is not interested in jamboree of activities rather, it’s more of stewardship to our people. We are harvesting the glory of God in the lives of our people. That is why it has been tagged Operation 40 at 40’’,Adeoluwa said.
       The State scribe disclosed that the weeklong event kicks off on Friday, January 29 with a quiz competition among the pupils of public schools in the State and would be followed with a Special Jumat Service at the Central Mosque, Kobiti, while Football Competition would take place in the evening between Gateway United and retired Ogun State football icons.
       He revealed that on Saturday the 30th January, there would be a town hall meeting also in Abeokuta where stakeholders in the State would meet together to chart the way forward.
       On Sunday, 31st January, the SSG also disclosed that a Special Thanksgiving Service will hold at Cathedral of St. Peters, Ake, Abeokuta; while musical shows would take place later in the day in Abeokuta, Ijebu-Ode and Ilaro simultaneously.
       The State scribe disclosed further that Monday February first, would be for State Executive Council comprising of all past Governors in the State, ex-SSGs, past Heads of Service that are still alive and members of the State House of Assembly since 1983 after which a welcome reception would be organised for President Muhammad Buhari.
       Adeoluwa further stated that Tuesday and Wednesday, 2nd and 3rd February, would be for the commissioning of the 40th anniversary projects across the State to be performed by President Muhammadu Buhari and past Governors of the State.