Governor Ibikunle Amosun of Ogun State has been adjudged the best footballer among the Nigerian Governor according to the Femi Osipitan's blog.
The ever active and sporty Governor has left no one in doubt where his love for sports and exercises is concerned.
Governor Amosun loves to take long distance walk and also has great passion and interest for the golf sport.
Governor Ibikunle Amosun of Ogun State has attributed the successes recorded by the National Council of Nigerian Stock Exchange to the brotherhood and team spirit that exists in the council. Governor Amosun disclosed this on Monday in Lagos at the send forth dinner for retired and retiring council members and the handing over ceremony to the new President of the council. The Governor while congratulating the new President of Nigerian Stock Exchange, Mr. Abimbola Ogunbanjo charged him to see his appointment as a call to service. Governor Amosun urged him to prove his mettle and bring to bear the Ogun Standard qualities in him while praying for God's wisdom to run the council successfully. Lending his voice, the Edo State Governor, Dr. Godwin Obaseki charged the leadership of the new council to uphold the great virtues and build on the existing legacies of past administrations. In his speech, the new President of Nigerian Stock Exchange, Mr. Abimbola Ogunbanjo promised to build on the solid foundation of the founding fathers to move the council forward to the next level. Mr. Ogunbanjo while revealing the council members for the 2017/2019 Nigerian Stock Exchange assured that the incoming council would raise the standard calling for the support of the entire council.
The General Manager of the Nigerian Television Authority, Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital, Mrs Funmi Wakama has called on journalists in the state to work together and support one another in the discharge of their duties for effective service delivery.
Mrs Wakama made the call on Monday in her office when the Press Crew of Governor Ibikunle Amosun of Ogun State paid her a courtesy visit.
The General Manager who was the Senior Special Assistant on Media to Governor Amosun in the first term of his administration enjoined the Governor's Press Crew to continue to disseminate the policies and activities of the government with truth and integrity.
Commending the team, Mrs Wakama said they have been loyal, wonderful and dedicated while she used the avenue to solicit for the support of the entire journalists in the state for the effective running of the station.
Earlier in his speech, the head, Ogun State Governor's Press Crew, Mr. Femi Osipitan who appreciated the leadership role played by Mrs Wakama in the cabinet of Governor Amosun said his team has come to identify with her as she takes up the new challenge of leading the Nigerian Television Authority, Abeokuta".
Mr. Osipitan noted that this lofty height could not have been achieved but for her loyalty and professional capabilities praying that the station under her watch would experience greater achievement.
The Ogun State Governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun on Monday says Countries in the West African sub-region need to collaborate towards exploiting the various opportunities in the different sectors of economy to engender growth.
Governor Amosun who gave this submission while receiving the members of the Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Benin Republic led by their President, Mr Jean -Baptiste Satchville at the Governor's office, Oke-Mosan in Abeokuta, stressed the need to remove the artificial boundaries created by the Colonians.
While speaking on the collaboration of the two parties, the Governor noted that the meeting is an avenue for the brother countries to cross fertilise ideas and encourage people from Benin Republic to establish their industries in Nigeria.
Governor Amosun explained that he would love the parties to focus more on Agriculture, saying it's value chains will create massive employment and wealth for the people. The Governor also stated the need to focus on improving the vocational Education and Technical development initiative that will make youths employable and productive.
Governor Amosun who pledged full participation of the state government on the collaboration of the state with Benin, suggested that the visit should be a platform for the two countries to work towards economic growth that will make life better for the citizens.
Earlier, the President of Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Benin Republic, Mr Jean -Baptiste Satchivi explained that the delegation was in the state to initiate a business relationship.
Mr Jean -Baptiste Satchivi said "together we can explore the opportunities that abound in various sectors of the economy" noting that Nigeria and Benin Republic will remain strong if they work together.
On her part, the first Female President of the Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA), Iyalode Alaba Lawson, lauded the socio-economic development plan that has made the state a force to be reckoned with in the economic world.
She also commended the Ogun State Government for encouraging private sectors to participate in the socio economic development of the state, saying the wide network of the Chamber Movement across the country also creates the channel for easy trade relationships across borders.
The proposed Forestry and Wildlife Conservation Law currently before the Ogun State House of Assembly will help protect forest reserves and boost the economy of the State when passed into law. Commissioner for Forestry, Chief Kolawole Lawal stated this in Abeokuta, while speaking with the newsmen on the sideline of the public hearing conducted on the bill by the State House of Assembly. Lawal who appreciated the House for the prompt attention given to the bill, said the deliberate destruction of forest resources by human activities had caused huge loss of revenue that could have been channelled to develop the State. He said with the new bill, cocoa farmers would no longer need to destroy and replace economic trees with their cocoa as government was ready to provide more lands to interested cocoa farmers. ‘’When agriculture was the major source of revenue generation in Nigeria forestry and agriculture had been existing, no encroachment from both side into each other land so, why the sudden encroachment into forest reserves by the cocoa farmers? This had caused serious depletion on our forest reserves. With this new bill, the forest reserves will be more protected, preserved, and rapidly developed and this will no doubt help to improve the State economy as the interested cocoa farmers will be provided land by the government to continue their farming’’ Lawal said. In its submission, the Cocoa Association of Nigeria (CAN) agreed that the forest must be preserved, but proposed that its members be allowed to harvest the cocoa trees with the promise not to plant new cocoa henceforth.
The season five finals of this year’s Ogun/GTB Principals’ Cup football competition for Secondary Schools in Ogun State comes up tomorrow, Thursday September 21, 2017 at the M.K.O Abiola International Stadium, Kuto, Abeokuta. A release signed by the State Commissioner for Youth and Sports, Mr. Afolabi Afuape, indicated that in the female category, Muslim High School Isolu, will trade tackles with Iko Gateway Grammar School, Idi Iroko by 10am, while in the male category, Pakoto High School, Ifo and Ipara Community High School, Ipara, will contend for the trophy at 1pm same day. According to the release, the State Governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun is expected to grace the event as all Commissioners, Special Advisers and Permanent Secretaries in all Ministries, Departments and Agencies ( MDAs) are enjoined to be seated by 10am at the venue of the Match.
The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), says Ogun State is not among States owing teachers contrary to earlier reports erroneously published in the media. Tendering its apology in a phone conversation, the National Secretary-General of the Union, Dr. Mike Ike-Ene said “the error was from the person who interviewed me because I never mentioned Ogun State”. Dr. Ike-Ene described the Governor of Ogun State, Senator Ibikunle Amosun as a Teacher friendly Governor who has transformed the education sector positively and continues to give priority to the welfare of Teachers. “Governor Amosun has transformed all areas of the State including the education sector, so I would not in my right senses mention Ogun State. The error was from the person who interviewed me. So, we apologise to the Government of Ogun State, Teachers and the entire good people of the State for misleading the public in the publication,’’ Dr. Ike-Ene submitted. On his part, the State Commissioner for Finance, Mr. Wale Oshinowo, expressed surprise about the publication said, the State Government has continued to pay salaries of all its workers as and when due. Oshinowo further stated that Government had accepted the apology tendered by the Union, while assuring that Government would not relent in giving the best to its work force.
The Ogun State Governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun has stressed the need for stakeholders in the insurance sector to explore the industry for the socio - economic development of the nation. Amosun stated this while receiving the executive members of the Chattered Insurance Institute of Nigeria (CIIN) led by its President, Mrs. Funmi Babington- Ashaye who paid him a courtesy visit in his office at Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta. He opined that insurance occupy strategic position in the economic development of many nations, regretting that its potentials have not been fully tapped in Nigeria for the benefit of the citizenry. Governor Amosun assured the delegation of his administration’s readiness to collaborate with the institute in order to promote public awareness on the importance of the sector. Earlier in her speech, the President of the Institute, Mrs. Babington- Ashaye, commended the Amosun - led administration for the landmark achievements the state has recorded in the last six years. She noted that the institute had planned to draw the attention of the public to the importance of insurance in the security of lives, property and wealth creation through professional development and the promotion of increased public awareness to build trust and confidence in the profession.
The Ogun State Governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun has performed the ground breaking for the construction of Ogun State Polytechnic, Ipokia in Ogun West Senatorial District of the State. Governor Amosun who led the technical team and other members of the State Executive Council to Ipokia in company of his Deputy, Chief (Mrs) Yetunde Onanuga disclosed that the polytechnic would sit on a -500 hectare of land. He noted that the polytechnic would not just be a full conventional institution but one that would comply with international standards whose graduates would be able to compete favourably with others around the world. While addressing the residents of Ipokia community who had thronged the venue in their large number to witness the event, the Governor thanked the people for their support saying the project when completed would change the entire landscape of the town. The Governor disclosed that the monitoring team from the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) in charge of polytechnic administration in the country would be visiting the site by October as it would be recalled that the State Government had earlier this year, presented all the needed documents to secure approval for the establishment of the institution from the board in Kaduna. He assured that government would compensate anyone whose property, farmland or farm produce is affected in the course of the construction; disclosing that local contractors would handle the construction of the structures as emphasis would be placed on the promotion of local content. According to him, the institution which already had more than 42 accredited courses would be a multi campus institution with accommodations and staff quarters for students and lecturers respectively. Also speaking, the Deputy Governor, Chief (Mrs) Yetunde Onanuga congratulated the people of the district for the institution and called on the youth, women and even drop outs to take full advantage of the opportunity to return to school in order to better equip themselves for the future. Earlier while welcoming the people to the foundation laying ceremony, the State Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Mrs Modupe Mujota said the establishment of the institution in Ipokia was a clear demonstration of the equitable principle of the Governor in the fair distribution of resources among the three senatorial districts of the State. The Commissioner, while appreciating the Governor for making education a priority in the State said the current administration had not only made education affordable and qualitative but had gone extra mile to ensure accessibility and relevance. Speaking on behalf of the traditional rulers and Royal fathers, the Olu of Ilaro and Paramount ruler of Yewa land, Oba Kehinde Olugbenle enjoined people of Yewa land to rally round and support the Governor, advising that there were some traditions of the land that must be amended and modernized.
Governor Ibikunle Amosun of Ogun State has described his Deputy Governor, Chief (Mrs) Yetunde Onanuga as a loyal and selfless leader who has contributed immensely to the development of the state.
Governor Amosun gave this description of her on Monday at the weekly executive council meeting at the Governor's office, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta while celebrating the birthday girl alongside the entire executive council members.
Governor Amosun commended her for her genuineness and loyalty to the service of the state saying "history will speak of her selfless service towards engendering development of the state."
The Governor used the opportunity to enjoin all members of the executive council to continue to push towards achieving greatness and glory for the administration and the state.
Eulogising the "birthday girl", the wife of the Governor, Dr. (Mrs) Olufunso Amosun said the Deputy Governor has made the job easier for the her husband, the Governor, adding that her loyalty to the administration has never been questioned for once.
Speaking on behalf of the entire states' workforce, the Head of Service, Mr. Abayomi Sobande praised her effectiveness and performance in the rebuilding mission of the present government in the state.
Lending his voice, the Secretary to the state Government, Barr. Taiwo Adeoluwa spoke of her humility and loyalty as a virtue which he enjoined others to emulate.
On his part, the husband of the Deputy Governor, Chief Biodun Onanuga appreciated Governor Amosun for the opportunity given to his wife adding that she would continue to support and give her best for the success of the administration.
In her response, the Deputy Governor of Ogun State and the "birthday girl", Chief (Mrs) Yetunde Onanuga thanked God for preserving her life and for the privilege given her to serve the people of the state.
Mrs. Onanuga while thanking the Governor who she referred to as a mentor and a leader who encourages and believed in her capabilities, pledged not to let the administration nor the state down.
The Ogun State Governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun has bore his mind on the open declaration of the Minister for Women Affairs and Social Development, Alhaja Aisha Al-Hassan to stand for Atiku Abubakar come 2019 saying he saluted her courage but just disappointed.
Governor Amosun made this known in Abeokuta while speaking with journalists saying "though she is entitled to her own opinion at any point in time but she should have just resigned her appointment" because her loyalty cannot be in two places.
According to the Governor, "her falling short of resigning takes everything away from what she said and it is clear that she will no longer be contributing to the development of the present administration."
Speaking on whether the President would run for 2019 election, Governor Amosun said "the only thing that can prevent President Muhammad Buhari from contesting is if his health cannot take it".
The Governor disclosed that "if not for this present administration, only God knows where Nigeria would have been" saying "when the government came on board, it was like jumping into the pool at the deep end".
Governor Amosun further revealed that the President Muhammad led administration is doing well in its three cardinal programs which includes; the fight against insurgency and insecurity, the anti-corruption war and the economy recovery through serious diversification drive.
Never Joke with an Engineer :* Engineers Can Prove Anything For 10 Marks
Question : Prove : PAPA = MAMA
Medical Doctor :” Out Of Course”
Accountant: ”No Way”
Barrister: ”Cannot Be Proved”
Social sciences: Not in this world,
but…..
Engineer: Its Simple Solution
As we know,
Pressure(P)= Force/Area
i.e P = F/A
∴F = PA ⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅ (i)
Now ,aacording to Newtons 2nd law of Motion,
Force(F) = Mass(M) × Acceleration(A)
i.e F =MA ⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅(ii)
From equation (i) and (ii)
PA = MA
Squaring both sides
(PA)² = (MA)²
∴ PAPA = MAMA
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A man returned a book to the library,
banged it on the counter and yelled, “I read this entire novel; there are too many names of people and no story at all!”
The Librarian looked up and responded
“Idiot! So you were the one who took the Attendance book?"
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The Ogun State Executive Council in its meeting on Tuesday has approved the release of more funds for the completion of ongoing capital projects across the state.
The Council also agreed that monitoring gangs comprising Commissioners, Special Advisers, Permanent Secretaries among others, should oversee and intensify the monitoring of the various projects to ensure speedy completion.
These developments were made known at a press briefing addressed by some members of the Council including, Commissioners for Information and Strategy, Otunba Adedayo Adeneye, Finance , Mr. Adewale Oshinowo, Budget and Planning, Ms Adenrele Adesina as well as Agriculture, Mrs. Adepeju Adebajo after the weekly meeting.
They assured of prompt release of funds to contractors handling the projects just as the council re-affirmed that no projects would be left uncompleted at the expiration of the tenure of the present administration, adding that the State was following up on the budget support by the World Bank towards achieving the desired results.
A 32 year old woman, Mrs Abibat Ayanlola, who delivered a baby girl at the venue of the Ojude-Oba festival in Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State on Sunday has received a cash gift from the State Governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun.
A visibly elated Ayanlola, while receiving the donation from the State Commissioner for Health, Dr Babatunde Ipaye, at the State General Hospital, Ijebu-Ode, expressed gratitude to the governor for the gesture, saying the delivery had caught her unaware.
Ayanlola who had named the baby ‘’Ibikunle Omo Awujale’’, in a chat with the Zonal Information Officer, Ijebu-Ode, after receiving the gift, narrated how medics swiftly came to her aid when they heard her distress call.
The mother who revealed that she hailed from the Awori clan in Ogun State and regularly attended the yearly celebration of the Ojude-Oba, said she never envisaged falling into labour suddenly having been told by her caregivers that her expected delivery date was Sept. 12 .
In her words: “What more can I say, God spared my life and my baby’s and now the governor came to my aid with a cash gift. I can’t be happier. I thank God for living through this episode and also want to thank Ogun State Governor, Ibikunle Amosun for his benevolence through the financial support.’’
Ipaye who led the medical team that took the delivery of the baby, however advised pregnant women, particularly those within 35 weeks of conception to minimise their travels as it posed great risk to the safety of the baby and the mother, saying ‘’she took a great risk and was lucky that the emergency team prepared well for such eventuality.’’
According to the Commissioner, ‘’usually when we have large gatherings like this in Ogun State it is customary for us to always have an emergency medical team on standby. If it wasn’t for adequate medical provision perhaps we won’t have reasons to be happy today over this occurrence.’’
He said though the baby was delivered with the umbilical cord round her neck but the team was up to the task to ensure a hitch-free delivery, saying the baby might not have survived as the possibility of losing the mother too was high due to blood loss.
Ipaye urged pregnant women in the state to key into the state government’s Community-Based Health Insurance Scheme, ‘ARAYA’ which provides free and qualitative healthcare, stating that “the services are free for pregnant women, children under five years and the aged.’’
The Ogun State Governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun has reaffirmed his administration's commitment towards creating the enabling environment for investors and businesses to thrive in the state.
Governor Amosun gave the affirmation on Sunday in Ijebu Ode at the yearly Ojude Oba Festival organized to celebrate the rich cultural heritage of the Ijebu tribe of Ogun State.
Governor Amosun who joined sons and daughters of Ijebu land, and dignitaries from all walks of life to celebrate with the Awujale and Paramount Ruler of Ijebuland, Oba (Dr.) Sikiru Kayode Adetona congratulated the Ijebus for witnessing another Ojude-Oba festival.
While congratulating the Kabiyesi for the success of the festival which he referred to as a world class event, Governor Amosun said "the festival has come to stay and would outlive all of us".
Addressing the different societal groups, royal families, teeming youths and other well wishers, the Awujale and Paramount Ruler of Ijebuland, Oba (Dr.) Sikiru Kayode Adetona thanked all for their support at all times.
The Awujale also thanked the Governor Ibikunle Amosun led government for his support and the development experienced throughout the state.
The Ogun State Governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun has called on all Nigerians to embrace peaceful co-existence for the nation to be great.
Governor Amosun made the call during this year's Eid-el-Kabir prayer held at the Oke-Lantoro praying ground in Abeokuta, Ogun State.
The Governor while congratulating the entire citizens of the state for seeing the Eid-el-Kabir celebration enjoined all to live together in love, unity and harmony.
Governor Amosun who urged Muslim faithful to reflect on the essence of the festival said "we should lay aside all forms of religious, ethnic and tribal sentiments, in the interest of unity, peace, progress and prosperity of not only ourselves but also the nation".
Assuring Nigerians of better days ahead, Governor Amosun said the Federal Government is committed to fighting insecurity, insurgency and corruption headlong.
While imploring the people not to relent in their prayers for the President, his government and the nation in general, Governor Amosun assured the people of improvement in the nation's economy.
Earlier in his message, the Chief Imam of Egbaland, Alhaji Liadi Orunsolu urged Muslims to believe in Allah as the greatest and Obey all His injunctions As laid down in the Holy Quran.
Alhaji Orunsolu further implored Muslims to fear Allah, celebrate the salah in modesty, follow the path towed by Prophet Mohammed and adhere strictly to the tenets of Islam.
The new Akarigbo of Remoland, Prince Babatunde Ajayi has been elected and presented to the Ogun State Governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun by the King Makers in Abeokuta.
The Governor who received the Akarigbo Elect this Thursday at his Oke-Mosan Office congratulated the Oba Elect on his emergence as the Akarigbo of Remoland, praying that his asscention on the throne will bring development and continous peace to Remoland and Ogun State in general.
Senator Amosun urged him to coordinate all machinery for the development and peace of Remoland, saying he should take it has his responsibility to carry everyone along including the other 18 contestants for the throne and work together for the continuous development of Remoland.
The Governor however implored the Alake of Egbaland, Oba Adedotun Aremu Gbadebo and other Royal Fathers in Ogun State to work together for the development of the traditional Institution and the state in general.
In his remarks, the Akarigbo Elect, Prince Babatunde Ajayi commended the Governor for the tremendous infrastructural developmental that has dotted all the nooks and crannies of the state especially in Sagamu.
The newly elected Akarigbo appreciated the Governor for playing a fatherly role and allowing the process of election to go without undue interference.
While assuring the people of Remoland of progress and development, Prince Ajayi solicited for the cooperation of the people, bury their hatchets and come together for the development and unity of the land.
Children all over have been charged to embrace obedience to their parents, teachers, guidance as well as the elderly in the society as great virtue that would help them in life.
Governor Ibikunle Amosun of Ogun State gave the charge on Saturday at this year's Ileya Kiddies party organised to celebrate the Eid-el Kabir festival with children in the state.
The party which was held at the Ogun State House of Assembly field, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta is an initiative of the wife of the Ogun State Governor, Dr. (Mrs) Olufunso Amosun.
Admonishing the children on the essence of Eid-el Kabir festival, the Governor said it is all about the promise kept by Prophet Ibrahim enjoining them to always learn to keep their promises.
Governor Amosun used the avenue to encourage the children to face their studies saying this would help them to be able to achieve their dreams and aspirations with ease.
On her part, the initiator of the kiddies party, the wife of the Ogun State Governor, Dr. (Mrs) Olufunso Amosun disclosed that this year's celebration is the 6th edition thanking the Governor for his approval and support at all times.
Mrs Amosun said the yearly celebration is an opportunity for the children to relax, refresh, reconnect, learn and be educated.
The new Akarigbo of Remoland, Prince Babatunde Ajayi has been elected and presented to the Ogun State Governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun by the King Makers in Abeokuta.
The Governor who received the Akarigbo Elect this Thursday at his Oke-Mosan Office congratulated the Oba Elect on his emergence as the Akarigbo of Remoland, praying that his asscention on the throne will bring development and continous peace to Remoland and Ogun State in general.
Senator Amosun urged him to coordinate all machinery for the development and peace of Remoland, saying he should take it has his responsibility to carry everyone along including the other 18 contestants for the throne and work together for the continuous development of Remoland.
The Governor however implored the Alake of Egbaland, Oba Adedotun Aremu Gbadebo and other Royal Fathers in Ogun State to work together for the development of the traditional Institution and the state in general.
In his remarks, the Akarigbo Elect, Prince Babatunde Ajayi commended the Governor for the tremendous infrastructural developmental that has dotted all the nooks and crannies of the state especially in Sagamu.
The newly elected Akarigbo appreciated the Governor for playing a fatherly role and allowing the process of election to go without undue interference.
While assuring the people of Remoland of progress and development, Prince Ajayi solicited for the cooperation of the people, bury their hatchets and come together for the development and unity of the land.
Government at all levels have been asked to put all hands on deck towards ensuring that there is a tremendous improvement in the health sector.
The Ogun State Governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun stated this while receiving the New Medical Director, Professor Adewale Musa and other Management team of the Federal Medical Centre, Abeokuta this Wednesday in his Oke-Mosan office in Abeokuta.
Governor Amosun who explained that there is a huge deficit in the area of healthcare delivery hence the need to improve the sector, noted that government would continue to push for the benefit of the people.
While commending the centre for doing a good job in the area of service delivery to the people of the state, the Governor assured the new Medical Director of his administration's full support in order to ensure that health care delivery system in the state is greatly improved upon.
Senator Amosun assured that his administration would continue to do the needful at raising the health standard of its citizenry promising that the centre would be connected to the state's power plant and public water mains.
The Governor also promised to put a medical team from his cabinet in motion to see what can be done to upgrade the isolation centre in the state.
Earlier in his speech, the new Medical Director of Federal Medical Centre, Abeokuta, Prof. Adewale Musa reiterated
his institution's commitment to continue to partner with the result-oriented administration of Governor Ibikunle Amosun in ensuring that the people of the state have access to quality health care.
Following the success recorded at the 2017 Ogun State Government organized summer camp, the State Governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun has promised that as from next year, the exercise would be replicated in other Senatorial Districts of the State.
The Governor who was addressing the campers, camp officials, handlers and officials of the ministry of Education, Science and Technology noted that participants in this year were more than that of last year, so it is expected that next year's participants would be more.
"Let me assure you that as from next year the exercise will be replicated in other Senatorial Districts of the state. This is because we shall be expecting more students next year" the Governor assured.
Apart from this, Governor Amosun said campers would have opportunity of having exchange visit to others camps.
While appreciating parents, guardians and other stakeholders for believing in the State Government, the Governor assured that next year's exercise would be better than this year.
He therefore enjoined the outgoing campers to put into practice all they have learnt during the camping period. He added that the vocational skills learnt would be an additional source of income after graduation from school.
"The ones you have learnt and told in the camp should be put into practice. As no knowledge is lost you must ensure you continually practice what you have learnt when at home. Experience gained will be useful to you" Gov Amosun added.
Earlier in his remark, the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, Alhaji Sefiu Rasheed appreciated the State Government for putting the program together.
Highpoint of the event was drama presentations by campers and presentation of Certificates to partcipants and officials by the Governor.
Dignitaries that graced the occasion included some members of the State Executive Council and some legislators.
The name Kolawole Lawal might not readily strike a chord but mention KLM to anyone in Ogun State and you will be quickly told he is the best thing going for Ogun West.
Maybe it’s because of his brillianceand impressive track records during his days at ExxonMobil. His is an inspiring story of a poor young man from a smalltown called Oke-Odan in Yewa South Local government area of Ogun state.
But like a soul destined for greatness, KLM rose from a humble background of a bicycle repairer to an enviable career in the oil and gas sector.
Expectedly, his sojourn in life is a study in tenacity, purpose and persistence. During his high school days at Area Community High School in Owode-Yewa, Kola Lawal, one of the school’s first set came out in flying colours to earn himself an enviable status of the best WAEC result in the whole of Yewaland.
His impressive performance got him admission into one of Nigeria’s prestigious University but he could not proceed due to lack of funds. Eventually he got into Federal Polytechnic Ilaro, where he did his Ordinary National Diploma(OND) in Accountancy).
And straight after his OND, then young KLM returned to ABC Limited – a company where his brilliance as an Invoice Clerk earned him commendations. After some few years at ABC Limited, he returned back to school and completed his Higher National Diploma(HND) in (Accountancy).
KLM’s break free moment came when he was posted to Akwa-Ibom state for his NYSC after bagging Bsc in Banking and Finance, Second Class Upper Div and MBA Management from Rivers State University of Science and Technology, Port Harcourt.
And like a golden fish, his brilliance quickly paved way for him even outside his domain and he was one of the 50 corps members posted to ExxonMobil. At ExxonMobil, KLM rose through the ranks and served in different capacities in the account department of the company.
Despite the comfort and luxury provided by his plum job, for KLM home is where the heart is. His compassion for his people and their well-being won’t allow him sleep.
Though he has done a lot in the area of humanity in his own capacity but he desire a bigger platform to help many more. So he took the bold step in 2010 at the peak of his career and resigned to venture into politics. He invested a lot of his resources and empowered tens of thousands through his empowerment initiatives.
Though his governorship dreams suffered a set back then while he was in the PDP. KLM who is currently the commissioner for forestry is back to reckoning. And he seems to be the destined candidate to fulfill the Ogun West governorship dreams of many years.
Aside his impressive performancein his current assignment, KLM has garnered so much experience by way of his participation in more than 37 excos meetings of the current administration. According to the ebullient commissioner, he is pinning his agenda on 5-cardinal points called AHEAD – A for Agriculture, H for Health,E for Education, A for Accountability and D for Development.
And if news flittering from the streets of Ogun State is anything to believe, KLMmight be the man to move Ogun state ahead come 2019. The graduate of Rivers State University is not leaving any stone unturned in making his dreams come true especially this time when his principal has openly declared his support for the Ogun West governorship bid.
I told my son he would marry a girl I choose... He said NO
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I told him the person is Obama's daughter... He said YES
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I called Obama to let him know that "my son will marry his
daughter" - He said "No"
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I told Obama, my son is the CEO of world bank. He said YES
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I called the president of world bank and told him to make my son
the CEO. He said NO
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I told him that my son is Obama's son in law. He said YES
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This is just how the world works these days... You must know
someone, or someone that knows someone in order to be
accepted. It is all about connection;
EVEN TO GET A PLATE OF RICE IN A WEDDING NOW NEEDS CONNECTION.....lol
Goodday guys
Abeg make we laff small.
*KITCHEN ANTHEM*
Arise o kitchen stuff
The children want to eat
Prepare us rice and stew
And cook it with plantain
The meat on top must not be small
And make sure its so sweet
And Add maggi and salt
Some curry thyme and nutmeg
We can't wait to eat
*KITCHEN PLEDGE*
I pledge to my kitchen, my best place,
To be cooking, boiling and steaming,
To serve my children, the best of meals
To defend the meat and fishes
And uphold our spices and freshness
So help me pot. 😂😂😂😂😂😂
Thank you!!!!
MY OGA SACK ME DIS MORNING - I NO KNOW WETIN I DO AM!!!
Ok, it started like this. Last week my Oga sent me to go and buy MTN N500.
So Mama Tochukwu get only N400 and N100 Mtn; she no get N500 card.
I come back house tell my Oga say I no see N500 card but them get only N400 and N100. My Oga begin shout at me, "Mr. Twocantok, are you mad?! Why can't you use your head for once? I beg go and buy the N400 and N100 card joor!!!"
I was embarrassed...!!
So this morning my Oga sent me again to buy slippers for him... Say his size is Size 9.
Now, Mama Lewis no get Size 9; but she get Size 4, Size 5, Size 7 and Size 2.
So I no wan make my Oga embarrass me again... I come use my head for once and
bought Size 2 and Size 7 for my Oga.
Now my Oga has fired me and him no gree tell me what I did wrong. No reason at all.
I beg make you help me ask why he fire me!!! Abi Size 7 and Size 2 no be Size 9???
Mr. Eze, complaining from Motor Park🏃🏾🏃🏾🏃🏾🏃🏾🏃🏾🏃🏾🏃🏾🏃🏾🏃🏾🏃🏾
_"When your salary comes in time, you eat chicken. As the salary reduces you eat products of Chicken (Eggs) and subsequently you begin to eat chicken's food, (maize and millet), and finally, when salary is finished, you become chicken itself, spending your time walking around just looking for what to eat"!_
The Ogun State House of Assembly says it will continue to give necessary support to facilitate development policies as well as the funding of education by the executive arm of government in the State towards consolidating on the success achieved so far in the sector. The Speaker, Rt. Hon Suraju Ishola Adekunbi said this while playing host to members of the Civil Society Action Coalition of Education for All (CSACEFA) during an advocacy visit to the Assembly, Oke-mosan, Abeokuta, led by its State Coordinator, Mrs. Taiwo Adebanjo. Adekunbi, who noted that the State Government had consistently devoted the largest chunk of its annual budget to Education owing to the priority it accorded the sector, assured that more would be done to achieve qualitative and affordable education policy of the present administration in the State. While lauding the executive arm for executing various development projects including the construction of model schools across the State, the Speaker explained that the speedy consideration of legislations on education by the 8th Legislature was an evidence of its synergy with the executive arm on developmental issues towards the successful implementation of the rebuilding mission of the Senator Ibikunle Amosun-led government. The Speaker, who promised that the issue of un-accessed Universal Basic Education (UBE) funds would be addressed in due course, commended the group for their commitment to educational development across the three Senatorial Districts, with an assurance that the present administration was irrevocably committed to the development of all sectors of the State’s economy. Earlier in her presentation, Mrs. Adebanjo applauded the passion of government towards the development of education in the State, describing the level of investment in the sector as commendable.
The Speaker, Ogun State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Suraju Ishola Adekunbi, has assured the people of the State of good representation while discharging their responsibilities to the people of the State. He stated this when he received participants of this year’s Summer camp at the Assembly Complex, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta. ‘’We are for good representation, we promise the people of the state of excellent service delivery. We appreciate you for being here today’’, he said. Adekunbi congratulated the campers for the opportunity given to them by the government, saying that the programme which started last year was being appreciated by the people, advising the participants to take full advantage of the programme by learning all they could to better their lives in the future. He lauded the parents and guardians for releasing their wards especially during the holiday, admonishing the campers not to involve in acts capable of jeopardising their future. Earlier, an Administrative Officer in the Assembly, Mr. Oluwafemi Alaka, while briefing the wards on the functions of the House, said apart from law making, the House was also saddled with the responsibility of amendments, extra-judicial duties as well as monitor the activities of the executive through oversight functions. ‘’The major functions of the legislators is to make laws and amendments, perform extra-judicial functions as well as monitor the activities of the executives through oversight functions,’’ he said. One of the participants, Master Stanley Alade who spoke on behalf of other children, appreciated the State government for putting the programme together, describing it as a life time experience.
A South African man has reportedly walked into a police station and confessed he was tired of eating human flesh. He also handed over human body parts – a hand and a leg – to officers. After his confession, he led the police to a house in the town of Estcourt where more human remains were found. Police spokeswoman, Colonel Thembeka Mbhele, confirmed that the suspect confessed to cannibalism and suggested there was more than one victim.“It is alleged that the suspect raped, killed and cut up body of a woman, which they then consumed” she told the South African website News24.Upon investigation, two other men, were arrested and charged with murder and conspiracy to murder. A fourth man has also been charged of possessing human flesh and tissues. All four men appeared in court yesterday and are due to appear again in court next week.
Ogun State Government has issued five new licence and renewed old ones for 45 Sawmills in the last eight months. Commissioner for Forestry, Chief Kolawole Lawal made this known in Abeokuta while fielding questions from newsmen, noting that the action was to ensure that those operating the business are licensed to do so. He said increase in the number of operating sawmills would automatically reduce the number of unemployed people in the State and ameliorate the agony of the present economic down turn on the citizenry. The Commissioner stated further that the ministry had on many occasions advised saw millers to renew their licence as at when due, adding that failure to do so would attract sanctions. In a similar development, Chief Kolawole Lawal revealed that three property hammers were renewed to bring the number in the State to 157. He however enjoined timber contractors who were yet to renew their property hammer to do so without further delay. The Commissioner also called on stakeholders in the sector to carry out their activities in accordance with the rules and regulations guiding the conduct of their operations, saying the ministry would not hesitate to punish flouters.
Shehu, Senior Special Assistant, SSA on Media mata to President Muhammadu Buhari sayrodents don damage di President office and dis na why im dey work from home."After im no dey for office for about three months, rodents don cause plenty damage for di furniture and air conditioning unitswey dey for im office and dis na why e dey work from home for now," Shehu tell BBC.Shehu tell BBC say dis na one of direason why dem dey clean and renovate di office now.After over 100 days in London where im dey on medical vacation,President Buhari return to Nigeria on Saturday, August 19. Im address di nation on Monday morning, come send letter to di National Assembly say im don resume work.But, on Monday, di President still work from home and people come dey ask wetin cause this one.Shehu say dem just dey clean di office and dis na why di President dey work from di office wey im getfor di residential area of Aso Rock villa, wey bi seat of government forNigeria.
ADDRESS OF PRESIDENT OF FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA, MUHAMMADU BUHARI GCFR ON 21ST AUGUST 2017.
My dear citizens,
I am very grateful to God and to all Nigerians for their prayers. I am pleased to be back on home soil among my brothers and sisters.
2. In the course of my stay in the United Kingdom, I have been kept in daily touch with events at home. Nigerians are robust and lively in discussing their affairs, but I was distressed to notice that some of the comments, especially in the social media have crossed our national red lines by daring to question our collective existence as a nation. This is a step too far.
3. In 2003 after I joined partisan politics, the late Chief Emeka Ojukwu came and stayed as my guest in my hometown Daura. Over two days we discussed in great depth till late into the night and analyzed the problems of Nigeria. We both came to the conclusion that the country must remain one and united.
4. Nigeria's unity is settled and not negotiable. We shall not allow irresponsible elements to start trouble and when things get bad they run away and saddle others with the responsibility of bringing back order, if necessary with their blood.
5. Every Nigerian has the right to live and pursue his business anywhere in Nigeria without let or hindrance.
6. I believe the very vast majority of Nigerians share this view.
7. This is not to deny that there are legitimate concerns. Every group has a grievance. But the beauty and attraction of a federation is that it allows different groups to air their grievances and work out a mode of co-existence.
8. The National Assembly and the National Council of State are the legitimate and appropriate bodies for national discourse.
9. The national consensus is that, it is better to live together than to live apart.
10. Furthermore, I am charging the Security Agencies not to let the successes achieved in the last 18 months be a sign to relax.
11. Terrorists and criminals must be fought and destroyed relentlessly so that the majority of us can live in peace and safety.
12. Therefore we are going to reinforce and reinvigorate the fight not only against;
·Elements of Boko Haram which are attempting a new series of attacks on soft targets
· Kidnappings, farmers versus herdsmen clashes,
·In addition to ethnic violence fuelled by political mischief makers. We shall tackle them all.
13. Finally, dear Nigerians, our collective interest now is to eschew petty differences and come together to face common challenges of;
· Economic security,
· Political evolution and integration
· As well as lasting peace among all Nigerians.
14. I remain resolutely committed to ensuring that these goals are achieved and maintained. I am so glad to be home.
15. Thank you and may God bless our dear Nation.
Ogun State Governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun has called on Nigerians to intensify prayers for peace and unity of Nigeria and President Muhammadu Buhari who just returned to the country from medical vacation in London.
Amosun made this call at a National Prayer rally themed ‘’Rebuilding the Broken Walls” organised by the Nigeria Prays, South West Zone, held at Saint Peters Cathedral, Ake, Abeokuta.
The Governor who was represented by his deputy, Chief (Mrs.) Yetunde Onanuga, stated that peaceful co-existence among various ethnic groups would strengthen national growth, urging citizens to be patriotic at all times and continue to pray for the leaders to sustain political stability.
He appreciated the organiser of the rally for putting together such a programme, especially at a time when the nation was recovering from economic down turn, calling on them not to relent in their prayers for the nation.
In his welcome address, the convener of the group, General Yakubu Gowon, thanked the State government for its support and generosity towards the success of the rally, enjoining other participants to pray for the nation.
The Diocesan Bishop, Anglican Communion, Egba Diocese, Rt. Revd. Emmanuel Adekunle, admonished Nigerians to continue to pray for the well-being of the nation.
The Ogun State Deputy Governor, Chief (Mrs.) Yetunde Onanuga has stated that the 2017 Summer Camp organised by the State Government would further help children develop self-discipline and position them for leadership roles in the future.
Mrs. Onanuga who stated this during her visit to the camp at Akin Ogunpola Model College, Akinale in Ewekoro Local Government Area of the State, maintained that the two weeks intensive programme would not only expose the children to academic learning, but also inculcate leadership skills in them through interactions, mentoring and personal development.
The Deputy Governor, said the motive behind the programme was to create an avenue where children from different backgrounds and schools would come together and explore exciting new worlds through interactive learning, urging the children to be of good behaviour.
She added that Sports, personal developments, social etiquette and mentoring amongst others, were the benefits of the programme, enjoining instructors to deploy students-friendly techniques in imparting knowledge into the children.
Earlier in her address, the State Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Mrs. Modupe Mujota, disclosed that over 150 participants have registered for the programme, thanking the Governor for initiating such laudable programme for the benefit of the young ones.
WHAT SHALL WE NOT HEAR DURING BUHARI'S REGIME?
My neighbour told her husband this morning: "I can't be buying Peak milk for N300 to make tea for you when I have breast. Drink your Lipton and come & suck breast when u finish. Milk na milk😳😳. She lie?
Thirteen Ogun state Male and Female handball, volleyball and basketball teams have been invited to join the National Camp following their outstanding performance at the just concluded National Youth Games South West Zonal Elimination (NYGSWZE) in Ibadan.
The state Commissioner for Youth and Sports, Mr. Afolabi Afuape made this known today while chating with Journalists at his residence at Akin Olugbade in Abeokuta North Local Government Area of the State.
Commissioner said he was not surprised by the outstanding performance of the state handball team, saying that the Male volleyball, basketball and handball have also qualified to participate in the September, 2017 National youth Games coming up between 7th - 17th September at Univeraity of Ilorin.
" Am not surprise at the level of performance of Ogun state contingent in the competitions as the Governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun had earlier encouraged and motivated the athletes before their departure to Ibadan through my humble self.
Speaking with the Permanent Secretary, Mr Joseph Fabi on phone, he said "i am very optimistic that in the nearest future, Ogun state volleyball, basketball and handball teams will rule the world with the rate at which they are moving, just like Anthony Joshua is doing the state proud presently" Fabi said.
The Ogun State Governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun has laid the foundation of a Mega Computer Based Test Centre for the Joint Admission Matriculation Board (JAMB) in Abeokuta, the Capital City of Ogun State.
The Governor while laying the Foundation of the CBT centre, explained that establishment of the centre in the state would go a long way to address various challenges confronting prospective candidates in the state.
While noting that the state government made effort in having the CBT centre in the state for it to have a semblance of Jamb, the Governor assured that the Center would be well used for the purpose it was established for.
The Governor who stated that his government would continue to ensure that good structures are laid in the state, assured the officials of JAMB that he will monitor the construction and development of the state of the heart facility.
Earlier, the JAMB Registrar, Professor Isiaq Oloyede commended the construction of the CBT center which he said would serve the whole Southwestern states.
Professor Oloyede said out of the entire JAMB candidates in the country, Ogun State alone has 17% of its candidates hence the need for the project.
The Ogun State Governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun has encouraged students in the State to imbibe all the skills, lessons and experience they have opportunity of learning for them to be good ambassadors of the state.
Governor Amosun gave the encouragement while receiving the 161 participants of the 2017 Ogun Summer Camp who came on a visit after an endurance walk from Akin-Olugbade to the Government House at Oke-Igbehin, Abeokuta this Saturday.
The Governor noted that the motive behind the legacy his administration is laying in the educational sector is for the Children to develop in all ramifications and ensure a better future for the country.
While commending them for their participation in the endurance walk and the good attitude they have exhibited during the camping, Governor Amosun urged them to listen attentively, participate in all the training exercises and learn from one another at the camp.
The Governor noted that one of the purpose of organising such camping is to instill virtues of discipline, team work and good relationship into the children noting that it will also help to promote peace, harmony and unity in the country.
Speaking with journalists, the Commissioner For Education, Science and Technology, Mrs Modupe Mujota and her counterpart from the Ministry of Information and Strategy, Chief Adedayo Adeneye said beyond academic "We teach them life skills with fun" adding what a child learns in the place of fun sticks forever.
The duo noted that increase in the students participation in the second edition has endorsed the summer camp initiatives while encouraging other students to plan for the next edition.
Following the Federal Government’s Voluntary Income and Assets Declaration Scheme, the Ogun State Internal Revenue Service (OGIRS) has taken it upon itself to enlighten people of the State on the crux of the scheme.
The Chairman OGIRS, Mr Adekunle Adeosun, who spoke on the initiative during the agency’s sensitization tour to various markets at Ado-Odo\Ota Local Government, emphasized that the Federal Government of Nigeria had given a leeway for individuals, corporate and private enterprises to declare their income and assets under this scheme within a period of nine months commencing from June, 2017 to March 31, 2018.
Adeosun who noted that at the expiration, violators would be apprehended, prosecuted and appropriately fined, urged market men and women at Ifo, Sango and Igbehin - Adun (Owode Ota) axis to their taxes to government for it to further deliver on its electioneering promises to the people.
The Director, Informal Sector(OGIRS), Mr Dipo Shotande, noted that Ado-Odo\Ota Local Government Area was the fifth zone to be visited to sensitize residents on payment of taxes saying ‘’to be fore warned is to be fore harmed’’.
Dipo explained that Thursday of every week had been set aside as "Tax Thursday" to move round the nooks and crannies of the State to create awareness about the Federal Government’s initiative on assets and income declaration so as to not to be cut in the web of government.
"The initiative cuts across everybody but the peculiarity of the market people has necessitated the sensitization tour to be directed at them,’’ he said.
The Babaloja, Sango -Ota market, Alhaji Sakirudeen Olasege, commended the Amosun-led administration on infrastructural development in the market, pledging total support of the traders to Senator Ibikunle Amosun-led administration in order to continually provide dividends of democracy to the residents.
School debate has been described as a veritable tool which stimulates the interest of students to read extensively while it also allows them widen their horizon.
The Ogun State Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Mrs. Modupe Mujota who stated this at the public presentation of a book titled ‘’School Debate Sustaining The World Standard’’ written by a Director in the Ministry, Martins Akinsola, said school debate helps students develop inquisitive mind which propels them to discover new things through reading.
The Commissioner who was represented by the Permanent Secretary, Alhaji Sefiu Rasheed, however decried the gradual decline of the activity in schools as students and youths no longer consider it serious.
Mujota however assured that the present administration in the state was set to encourage students to inculcate reading habits by establishing more libraries and furnishing the existing ones with contemporary and relevant books and other reading materials towards making students abreast of new knowledge in their studies.
‘’On our part we shall do everything humanly possible to improve learning and teaching environment in our schools. All public libraries in the State will be stocked with up-to-date materials,’’ Mrs Mujota assured.
While congratulating the author of the book, the Commissioner admonished him not to rest on his oars, enjoining other Directors in the Ministry to emulate him.
Earlier in his remarks, Chairman of the Occasion, Retired Justice Demola Bakare, commended the author for taking the courage to write the book, calling on government at all levels to promote individual talents and provide enabling environment that would promote book writing.
Also speaking, the Wife of the State Governor, Dr (Mrs) Olufunso Amosun, represented by Dr. (Mrs.) Olufunke Lawson, said the book would improve reading and debating among students, advising parent and guardians to inculcate reading culture in their children and wards right from kindergarten.
The book reviewer, Mr. Debo Adeyemi, described the book as a veritable hand tool for students in literary and debating societies, as it would imbibe in them the art of public presentation.
