AMOSUN RECEIVES THE NEWLY ELECTED AKARIGBO OF REMOLAND

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.

All hands must be on deck for better health delivery says Amosun

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.

OGUN SUMMER CAMP: GOVT TO REPLICATE EXERCISE IN OTHER DISTRICTS

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.

KLM Emerges Ogun-West APC Most Structured Aspirant

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.

Interesting Joke of the day.

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

Kitchen Anthem and Pledge.

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!!!!

Healthy joke of the day. MY OGA SACK ME DIS MORNING - I NO KNOW WETIN I DO AM!!!

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🏃🏾🏃🏾🏃🏾🏃🏾🏃🏾🏃🏾🏃🏾🏃🏾🏃🏾🏃🏾

Joke of the day: Don't plan your life only on salary

_"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"!_

OGUN TO UPGRADE STATE LIBRARY FOR CAPACITY BUILDING

OGUN TO UPGRADE STATE LIBRARY FOR CAPACITY BUILDING Ogun State Government has concluded plans to upgrade facilities within the Simeon Adebo Library Complex in Abeokuta with the state-of-the-art facilities in order to adequately cater for the need of the State on staff development and training. The State Head of Service, Mr. Abayomi Sobande made this known while receiving the delegation of the Nigerian Institute of Training and Development ( NITAD) in his office, confirming the readiness of government to turn around the facility for the benefit of the public service. "More than ever before, training and staff development has always been at the front burner of the administration of Senator Ibikunle Amosun and to this regard, we have identified some available space within Simeon Adebo Library that can be used for training and staff development for benefits of our public servants", Sobande submitted. The HoS urged NITAD to partner with the State government on building the capacity of its workforce to conform with best practices in public administration and service for more efficient and effective service delivery. Speaking earlier, the Chairman of NITAD, Ogun State Chapter, Chief Victor Adebayo, pledged continuous support of the organization to training and capacity building of the State workforce.

OUR SUPPORT FOR DEVELOPMENT OF EDUCATION UNWAVERING – OGUN SPEAKER

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.

GOOD REPRESENTATION IS OUR WATCHWORD – OGUN SPEAKER

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.

Man walks into police station, says he's tired of eating human flesh

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.

OGSG ISSUES, RENEWS 50 SAWMILLS LICENCE IN EIGHT MONTHS - FORESTRY COMMISSIONER

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.

See how Rodents chased President Buhari from office

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.

PRESIDENT MUHAMMADU BUHARI ADDRESS AFTER MEDICAL VACATION.

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.

GOV. AMOSUN CALLS FOR PRAYERS FOR THE 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.

OGUN SUMMER CAMP: DEP. GOV EXPRESSES OPTIMISM ON LEADERSHIP QUALITIES FOR PARTICIPANTS

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.

Healthy Joke of the Day: A must read

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?

13 OGUN ATHLETES INVITED TO JOIN NATIONAL CAMP... QUALIFIES FOR NATIONAL YOUTH GAME, ILORIN

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.

AMOSUN LAYS THE FOUNDATION OF JAMB MEGA CBT CENTRE IN OGUN

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.

PRESIDENT MUHAMMAD BUHARI RETURNS TO NIGERIA TODAY

President Muhammadu Buhari of Nigeria is to return to the country later today, August 19, 2017 after receiving medical attention in London.

The President had left the country on May 7, this year, after handing over power to Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, who has functioned as Acting President since then.

President Buhari is expected to speak to Nigerians in a broadcast by 7 a.m on Monday, August 21, 2017.

In a statement issued by the Special Adviser to the President
(Media and Publicity), Mr Femi Adesina on August 19, 2017, the President thanked all Nigerians who have prayed ceaselessly for his recovery and well-being since the beginning of the health challenge.

AMOSUN ENCOURAGES 2017 SUMMER CAMPERS TO MAINTAIN OGUN PRIDE OF PLACE IN EDUCATION

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.

OGIRS SENSITIZES RESIDENTS ON FG’S ASSET DECLARATION SCHEME

          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 STIMULATES READING CULTURE AMONG STUDENTS- MUJOTA

          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.

BILLS TO STRENGHTEN CRIMINAL JUSTICE ADMINSTRATION UNDERWAY IN OGUN – AG

      The Ogun State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Dr. Olumide Ayeni, has expressed confidence that the State House of Assembly Bills  seeking for a law to provide for the Resolution of Disputes by Arbitration and for other Alternative Dispute Resolution Mechanisms as well as the Establishment of the Ogun State Court of Arbitration and For other Related Matters’’ will strengthen Administration of Criminal Justice in the State.
          Ayeni stated this while lending his voice to the two bills at a stakeholders’ forum held at the State House of Assembly Complex, Oke-mosan, Abeokuta.
          The AG stressed that it was important to review the existing law passed in 1964, which was now outdated to adequately tackle rising cases of kidnapping, juvenile defilement  and land-grabbing amongst others for proper administration of justice.
          He said ‘’ the bill seeks to regulate the sector, meaning, in certain types of disputes such as civil dispute , certain rights, it is admissible but in crimes against the State and  matters relating to elections it is not, while emphasizing that the bill was not a replacement or addition to the formal court settings or institution already in existence.’’
          The Commissioner observed that the inability of criminal justice administration to meet the desire of the society already had adverse effects on it as it had given room for people to perpetuate jungle justice among others, saying this has necessitated the new bill, noting that the Ogun State Government would still retain capital punishment and death sentences as long as it remained part of the laws of the land.
          Meanwhile, stakeholders in the administration of Justice have expressed optimism that the proposed bills on Ogun State Court of Arbitration as well as the Resolution of Disputes by Arbitration and other Alternative Dispute Resolution will enhance the process of justice administration in the State in line with international standards.
          The stakeholders who spoke at the public hearing held at Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta on the two bills included the State Commissioner for Justice, Dr. Olumide Ayeni, the Brigade Commander of the 35 Artillery Brigade, Alamala Barracks, represented by an officer from the legal Department, Lt. Victoria Dongoyaro and her Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps counterpart, Olusanya Olawale, lauded the Assembly  for putting strategies in place to ensure that all stakeholders contribute to the process of justice administration in the State.
          The two bills are: “HB. 17/OG/2017 “A Bill for a law to provide for the resolution of disputes by arbitration and other alternative dispute resolution mechanisms as well as the establishment of the Ogun State Court of Arbitration and For Connected Purposes”; as well as “HB No 18/OG/2017 “A Bill for a law to make provisions for the Administration of Criminal Justice in the High Court and Magistrates’ Courts of Ogun State and for other related matters”.
          They noted that the bill to provide for the Alternative Dispute Resolution mechanisms as well as the establishment of the State Court of Arbitration would serve as a means of resolving disputes using arbitration and alternative mechanisms at a minimal cost with an assurance that it would reduce the burden of cases at the courts to quicken justice dispensation.
          Other participants including the Chairman, Nigeria Bar Association (NBA), Ijebu-Ode Branch, Mr. Adeniyi Lawal and his Ota counterpart, Otunba Olumide Akinbinnu, representatives of the Justice Development and Peace Commission (JDPC), Adebesin Abiodun and Kemi Adenugba, posited that the State Court of Arbitration was long overdue as the existence of such would assist in resolving minor and civil cases, while seeking for the inclusion of community leaders in the handling of cases at the court.

OGUN ASSEMBLY JUSTIFIES BILLS ON DISABILITY, VIOLENCE PROHIBITION

          The need to create a level playing ground for people living with disabilities towards attaining their life goals without hindrances like their counterparts in the society, informs the content of the bill being sponsored by the Ogun State House of Assembly.

          This was the submission of the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Suraju Ishola Adekunbi, while declaring open a stakeholders’ forum on the bill titled: “HB No 012/OG/2017- a bill for a law to eliminate all forms of discrimination against persons with disabilities, equalize their opportunities in all aspect of life in the society and for other matters incidental thereto”, saying the forum was an avenue for the people of the State to contribute their inputs to the bill for an all - inclusive legislation.

          According to the Speaker, who was represented by his Deputy, Hon. Olakunle Oluomo, the bill would protect the physically challenged people in the society in view of the perceived alarming rate of discrimination and harmful treatments against them.

          “The Assembly in its bid to address this ugly occurrence confronting people living with disability in our society, initiated this bill to eliminate all forms of discrimination or barriers facing them in order to enjoy equal opportunities with able bodied people in the society in all ramifications,’’ the Speaker stated.

          At the plenary, the Assembly also aired the views of stakeholders on another bill titled: “HB N0. 013/OG/2017- “A Bill for a law prohibiting all forms of violence against persons including physical, psychological, sexual and domestic and to provide for maximum protection and effective remedies and punishment of offenders and other matters connected therewit.’’

          The Speaker in company with the Chief Whip, Idowu Olowofuja, Honourables Akinpelu Aina, Jimi Otukoya, Olusola Sonuga and Julianah Akintayo, stressed the need to protect people especially the vulnerable group against all forms of violence so as to promote equity, equality and justice for all.

          He noted that the two bills were meant to promote a culture of evidence-based planning and decision making for good governance for the attainment of over-all rebuilding Mission in the State.

          While lending a voice to the bill, the Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Mrs. Abiola Kufile-Okonji, lauded the Assembly for the development, pledging necessary support by the Ministry to the bill towards eliminating all forms of discrimination against people with disability and achieving its implementation.

          Stakeholders who made presentations at the forum described the bill as progressive and comprehensive, extolling the State government for maintaining the schools for the disabled in the State, with a call for the establishment of a bureau involving people with disabilities for the effective implementation of the bill when passed into law.

          The stakeholders included the representatives of Justice Development and Peace Commission (JDPC), Mr. Adebesin Abiodun, Federation of Disability Platform, Mr. Gbenga Gbesan, the disabled in the Media, Mrs. Oluwatomisin Adeyefa, Public Analyst, Mr. Ola Animashaun and the representative of the State Ministry of Justice, Mr. Segun Olaotan. 

          Also contributing, the Chairman, Committee for the Defence of Human Rights, Comrade Yinka Folarin and Director of Special Education, Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, Mr. Elijah Akinyemi, Executive Director, Women Advocate, Dr. Abiola Akiyode, Deputy Chief Registrar, State Judiciary, Mr. Anthony Araba and that of Parasports Athletes in the State Mr. Adebakin Ogunwoye, noted that the bill, when passed by the Assembly and eventually signed into law would address the plights of people living with disabilities.      

          They added that the bill would promote education of people with disabilities, but appealed for an enabling legislation that would further cater for the welfare of the workers in the special school as well as financial intervention for Paralympics sports.

          In her closing remarks, the Chairman, House Committee on Women Affairs and Social Development, Hon. Yetunde Sogbein-Adekanbi and her Justice, Ethics and Public Petition counterpart, Adebowale Ojuri, opined that the forum was an avenue for the Assembly as a people-oriented institution to collate and aggregate the views and opinions of members of the public in order to incorporate them into the proposed bill before its passage to law.

OGUN CP COUNSELS STUDENTS ON SECURITY

          The Ogun State Commissioner of Police, Mr. Ahmed Illiyasu has advised participants at the ongoing summer camp on security consciousness measures while encouraging them to speak out when they notice suspicious movements in their vicinity to security personnel.

           Illiyasu who gave the counsel during his visit to the camp holding at Akin-Ogunpoola Model College in Ewekoro Local government Area, said adequate security personnel have been deployed to safeguard lives and property at the camp, urging the Campers to adhere strictly to security tips and be mindful of their environment.

          ‘’Follow every instruction and security tips given to you. Be conscious of where you are when you are sitting, playing or sleeping. Look around if there are any strange objects of strange movement, don’t delay in informing questionable movement to security personnel,’’ he advised.

          Also at the Camp, the Managing Director, Gateway Mortgage Bank, Mr. Wale Osisanya, enjoined campers to cultivate the habit of saving, saying that no amount was too small to save even at their tender age while he encouraged them to live exemplary lives wherever they find themselves as ambassadors of their families and nation at large.

OGSG REITERATES COMMITMENT TO PROMOTING DIVERSIFICATION POLICY

          Ogun State Government says it will continue to strategise to discover more viable resources that can help add value to the economy of the State, with a view to promoting diversification policy of the Federal Government.

          The Ogun State Governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun stated this at the Cassava Stakeholders meeting, organised by the Ministry of Rural Development in conjunction with the African Agricultural Technology Foundation (AATF) at Oke mosan in Abeokuta.

          Represented by his Deputy, Chief. (Mrs.) Yetunde Onanuga, Senator Amosun reaffirmed his administration's determination to continuously support Agriculture and other non Oil sectors by making them viable as sources of generating income into Government's coffer.

          According to him,  ‘’Government has continued to make allocation of lands, agricultural loans and other provisions for farming activities accessible to farmers as part of efforts to boost production of food and cash crops for local and foreign earnings.’’

CAUSES OF MORAL DECADENCE AMONG YOUTHS IDENTIFIED

          The gradual disappearance of African traditional values and culture have been identified  as  one of the major causes of social vices now prevalent among  youths in Nigeria.  

          To reverse the trend, parents and guardians have a role to nurture their young ones with good morals and values from infancy.

          Yoruba folk writer and poet, Adejoke Somoye, made this assertion while addressing participants at the on-going Ogun 2017 Summer Camp at Akin Ogunpola Model College, Akinale in Ewekoro Local Government Area.

          She noted that infiltration of foreign culture and advent of social media are having negative effects on the young ones, urging parents, whom she described as first teachers to instil moral values on them.

           Somoye, also known as ‘’Ewa Ede’’, regretted that many children found it difficult to express themselves in their mother’s tongue and could not write in Yoruba.

          ‘’Most parents, particularly of those of Yoruba extraction, are fond of addressing their children in English language at the expense of Yoruba. This they do to the extent that such children usually find it difficult to express simple words in their local dialect.’’

          Dressed in traditional Buba and Iro with head gear, Ewa Ede educated the children on greetings, traditional dresses, folks and songs in Yoruba language among others.

ASUU STRIKE 2017 IN NIGERIA

The Academic Staff Union of University (ASUU) Strike action in Nigeria has turned to World Cup.
It comes up every four years. 2009, 2013, 2017. Federal Government vs ASUU who carries the cup?
Watch out for live updates. Stay tuned pls.

😂😂😂

OGUN N.U.J INFORMATION CHAPEL ORGANIZED DIGITAL TRAINING FOR ITS MEMBERS

The Head of Service of Ogun State, Mr. Abayomi Sobande has declared opened a one day training organized by the Ogun State Ministry of Information Chapel of the Nigerian Union of Journalists for its members on "Script Writing and Production in the Digital Age".

The training which was part of efforts by the Chapel to professionally equip its members, took place on Tuesday at the big hall of Simeon Adebo Library, Kuto, Abeokuta.

The training had Dr. Tunde Adegbola and Mr. Olusesan Ekisola has resource persons and was well attended with over 152 members.

OGSG STEPS UP MEASURES TO PREVENT LASSA FEVER SAYS HEALTH COMMISSIONER

The Ogun State Ministry of Health says it has taken necessary steps towards preventing the spread of the deadly Lassa fever with Community initiative efforts following the discovery of the 20 year old boy affected with the virus in the state.

The State Commissioner for Health, Dr Babatunde Ipaye who stated this while briefing journalists after the State Executive council meeting presided over by the Deputy Governor, Chief Yetunde Onanuga, said they have involved community stakeholders in other to have personal interaction with people on the need to have personal hygiene.

The Commissioner explained that Medical Officers have been contacted to start with Community Level Mass mobilizatoon through various Local Government Information Officers who will take up the challenge of Educating members of the Public particularly on personal hygiene, Environmental  hygiene and the need to keep food items safe.

Dr Ipaye also made it known that surveillance system has been stepped up and the LDRS officers from the 20 Local Government and 37 LCDAS have been asked to notify the Ministry if there is any case of fever that has been treated for more than 3 days and is not subsiding.

He noted that the case of the 20 year old boy is the only case in the state as his primary contacts numbering up to 106 have been identified, quarentined and are under observation for 21 days which is the longest incubation period of Lassa, adding that thermometers have been given to them to monitor their temperature twice daily.

The Commissioner further stated that the boy is fast recuperating as his temperature is going down while the State Hospital Ijaye and the hospital where he got renal dialysis done have been decontaminated to prevent further spread.

Dr Ipaye however charged the people to keep their food items safe, make sure dirts are disposed properly, wash hands properly and ensure food are not dried outside to prevent rats from coming in contact with the food and thereby transmit the virus to man.

He also appealed to the health officers to be mindful of universal precaution by treating every case with caution, wear the necessary protective devices so as not to infect themselves and others.

Food for thought, will be of immense help

Morning guys, *please let's read this. It will help us all*

Ezra and Thomas joined a company together a few months after their graduation from university.

After a few years of work, their Manager promoted Ezra to a position of Senior Sales Manager, but Thomas remained in his entry level Junior Sales Officer position.

Thomas developed a sense of jealousy and disgruntlement, but continued working anyway.

One day Thomas felt that he could not work with Ezra anymore. He wrote his resignation letter, but before he submitted it to the Manager, he complained that  Management  did not value hard working staff, but promoted only the favoured!

The Manager knew that Ezra worked very hard for the years he had spent at the company; even harder than Thomas and therefore he deserved the promotion. So in order to help Thomas to realize this, the Manager gave Thomas a task.

“Go and find out if anyone is selling water melons in town?”

Thomas returned and said, "yes there is someone!"

The Manager asked, "how much per kg?" Thomas drove back to town to ask and then returned to inform the Manager; "they are N100.00 per kg!"

The Manager told Thomas, "I will give Ezra the same task that I gave you. Please pay close attention to his response!"

So the Manager said to Ezra, in the presence of Thomas; “Go and find out if anyone is selling water melons in town?”

Ezra went to find out and on his return he said:

"Manager, there is only one person selling water melons in the whole town.

The cost is N500.00 each water melon and N300,00 for a half melon. He sells them at N100.00 per kg when sliced. He has in his stock 93 melons, each one weighing about 7kg.

He has a farm and can supply us with melons for the next 4 months at a rate of 102 melons per day at N350.00 per melon; this includes delivery.

The melons appear fresh and red with good quality, and they taste better than the ones we sold last year.

He has his own slicing machine and is willing to slice for us free of charge.
We need to strike a deal with him before 10am tomorrow and we will be sure of beating last year's profits in melons by over N2,300,000.00.

This will contribute positively to our overall performance as it will add a minimum of 8.78% to our current overall sales target.

I have put this information down in writing and is available on spreadsheet. Please let me know if you need it as I can send it to you in fifteen minutes."

Thomas was very impressed and realized the difference between himself and Ezra. He decided not to resign but to learn from Ezra.

As we begin this second half of d yr,let this story help us keep in mind the importance of going an Extra Mile in all our endeavors.

You won't be rewarded for doing what you're meant to do, you only get a salary for that! YOU'RE ONLY ​REWARDED​ FOR GOING AN EXTRA MILE; Performing Beyond Expectations. 

To be Successful in Life, you must be Observant, Proactive and Willing to Do More,  Think More, Have a More Holistic Perspective and Go Beyond The Call Of Duty.

May you be Blessed with a Better Perspective to do Your Work this year and beyond, Amen

The Life ahead Needs This Mentality Of Going An Extra Mile. In ministry, career,
As Husbands, mothers, children, etc..

2019 GOVERNORSHIP POLL: OBASANJO, AMOSUN AGREE ON OGUN WEST AGENDA

The Former President of Nigeria, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo has revealed that he is in full support of the ongoing agenda to produce the next Governor of Ogun State from the Ogun West Senatorial district which is being championed by the Ogun State Governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun.

Chief Obasanjo gave the revelation this Saturday at the 80th birthday celebration of Deacon Poju Adeyemi, an elder statesman held at the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library, Abeokuta.

The former President who disclosed that it is time for the Governor of the state to come from the district since the creation of the state for political correctness and fairness called for the support of other districts disclosing that there are so many people from Ogun West district that are more than capable.

Obasanjo used the avenue to warn the people from the Ogun West Senatorial district to come together as one, put their house in order and jointly present a candidate for the 2019 Governorship election.

Obasanjo who said he has not only adopted Governor Ibikunle Amosun as his son, but has also passed on him the vote of confidence due to his performance said his kind of leadership is so rare and exceptional.

Testifying about the "birthday boy", Chief Obasanjo said he is very humble, a man of worth who is reliable and trustworthy and a quintessential offspring of the church and state.

It would be recalled that the State Governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun had earlier declared openly that come 2019, his government would like to hand over power to someone from Ogun West senatorial district of the state.

Governor Ibikunle Amosun while described the celebrant, as a selfless and well respected leader who has served his people diligently said deacon Adeyemi had served the state in several capacities as Head of Service and a two time Secretary to the State Government.

In his words, the celebrant, Deacon Poju Adeyemi thanked God for preserving his life to see the day saying it is not by his power nor by might while appreciating former President Obasanjo and Governor Amosun for standing with the Ogun West people.

Also present at the event among other dignitaries are the wife of the state Governor, Dr. (Mrs) Olufunso Amosun, Ogun State Deputy Governor, Chief (Mrs) Yetunde Onanuga, Speaker, Ogun State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Suraj Adekunbi, Chief of Staff, Chief Tolu Odebiyi.

OYEYEMI CONGRATULATES NEW ABEOKUTA NTA GM, FUNMI WAKAMA

                                         
FRSC Corps Marshal, Boboye Oyeyemi has felicitated with Mrs Funmi Wakama on her appointment  as the General Manager, NTA  Abeokuta in Ogun state.          

In a letter signed on his behalf by the Corps Public Education Officer, FRSC, Bisi Kazeem, the Corps Marshal says himself, the management and entire staff of FRSC are proud of her, especially being a Celebrity Special Marshal who has contributed to road safety by dedicating her time and resources to assist mankind in the task of reducing carnage on Nigerian roads. 

He said her contribution in areas of advocacy, public enlightenment and public education is acknowledged and highly commendable.       

Oyeyemi thereby on behalf of the Corps wish Mrs Wakama a successful tenure in her new elated assignment and further wish her more elevation in her career and future endeavours.

NIGERIANS IN DIASPORA SET TO ATTRACT DEVELOPMENTAL PROJECTS TO OGUN STATE

The transformation efforts of the Senator Ibikunle Amosun led administration in the state has received another boost as a group of Nigerians, based in the United States of America have signified interest to partner with the government.

The group under the name Nigeria Initiative for Economic Development (NIED) says it is ready to build a top class estate which will be a mini smart city in the state.

The Coordinator, Nigeria Initiative for Economic Development, Dr. Alfred Tofade who spoke on this development when the team in company of the Nigerian-American Chambers of Commerce paid him a courtesy call said the group is passionate about contributing to the development at home especially in Ogun State.

The proposed mini smart city according to Dr. Tofade will have medical facilities of international standard, institutions of learning, recreational centres, professional libraries among others.

Lending his voice to the mission, the National President of the Nigeria - America Chambers of Commerce, Chief Bintan Famutimi said the bane of Nigerian businesses and business men is the fact that they have goods which are unknown urging the government to incorporate the private sector in all their programs in order to make it work.

Responding, the Governor of Ogun State, Senator Ibikunle Amosun underscored the need to tap into the experience of Nigerians in diaspora to develop the home front urging Nigerians in diaspora to intensify their support for the state.
The Governor noted that nobody will come and develop the country for us except Nigerians themselves show the commitment to play critical role.

Governor Amosun further stated that before the inception of his administration, Ogun State was on the last rung of the ladder in terms of ease of doing business but Ogun State today now stands between the first to fifth position which is as a result of the enabling environment created by his administration.

OGSG CONCLUDES PLAN WITH AFREXIM-BANK TO BUILD INTERNATIONAL CERTIFICATION CENTRE IN OGUN

The Ogun State government under the leadership of Senator Ibikunle Amosun has concluded plans with the Africa Export Import Bank (AFREXIM-BANK) to build and Industrial Park and an International Certification Centre in Ogun State.

Governor Amosun made this known in Abeokuta on Friday while receiving the team from Africa Export Import Bank who came to pay him a courtesy call at his office in Abeokuta.

The Governor noted that the park as well as the centre which would sit on a five hectares of land when completed would add value to Nigerian products to meet food and safety export standard.

Governor Amosun added that the initiative will in the long run create wealth for the people and by extension help solve the nation's security challenges because the citizens would be gainfully employed.

The Governor who expressed his delight in the citing of the centre in the state noted that government cannot do it alone without the collaboration of the private sector adding that the government would always create the enabling environment.

Speaking earlier, the Regional Manager of Anglophone West Africa, Mr. Abdoulaye Kone said the bank through the park will serve as Trade Finance between Ogun, ECOWAS States, other countries and the world beyond.

Mr. Kone added that the core of the initiative is to generate more export from Nigeria and Ogun State in particular which will provide assistance in terms of trade, industrialisation and export management.

AMOSUN RE-AFFIRMS COMMITMENT TOWARDS LEAVING A SYSTEM-DRIVEN ENVIRONMENT

The Ogun State Governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun has again reaffirmed his administration's commitment to leaving a system driven environment before the expiration of his government where institutions would be strengthened and developed rather than individual.

Governor Amosun made this known on Wednesday while hosting a delegation from the United Kingdom's Department For International Development in his Oke-Mosan office in Abeokuta.

The Governor said his government wants capacity development to be entrenched and indoctrinated into the system so that others coming behind can align and make the state a reference point.

Governor Amosun called on the Department For International Development to help support the government especially in the training for the civil and public service saying this will help to add value to governance.

The Governor who noted that the state had been enjoying the support of development partners further requested for the collaboration of the DFID in the education and health sectors.

Speaking with newsmen after the meeting, the leader of the delegation, Mr. David Ukagwu disclosed that his agency would support the state government in strengthening service delivery which he said would affect all sectors of the economy.

Mr. Ukagwu added that his agency would also be focusing on institutions that support ease of doing business in the state.

ECOWAS COMMISSION PARTNERS OGSG ON AGRO-PROCESSING CLUSTER ESTABLISHMENT

The  ECOWAS commission in conjunction with the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) is to establish an Agro processing cluster and Special Economic Zone between the borders of Ogun State and Benin Republic.

The Head of Division Private sector Department of UNIDO, Dr. Enobong Umoessien made this known on Wednesday when the team paid a courtesy visit to the Ogun State Governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun in his Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta.

Dr. Umoessien who said the Zone will be the first ECOWAS smart city that will be a hub of business relation within the West African region said the project is designed to improve economic collaboration  between the countries of West Africa.

Dr. Umoessien who noted that the project which will collapse agric processing, light industry and stem immigration together will improve integration, create jobs and encourage women and youths involvement in the development process.

According to him, the government of Benin Republic have already passed a law that designate the zone between Benin and Ogun State as economic zone noting that the visit was to enjoin the Nigerian government to follow suit in order to facilitate the project.

He added that the ECOWAS Commission is already creating a mega highway from Lagos/Cote d' Ivorian/Dakar which will facilitate distribution and marketing of goods within the West African region.

Responding, the Ogun State Governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun said the government of Ogun State is more than ready to collaborate with the agency on the proposed project saying no less than three locations in the state would be made available out of which the agency can make their choice.

The Governor who mentioned the areas to include Seme border area, Ihunbo - Ilase belt as well as Ipokia belt said it will be in the benefit of all the countries within the region to have agro processing and logistic hub to create better trade within West Africa.

Governor Amosun also commended the idea of the super highway saying it could as well be a fast moving train from Lagos/Dakar/Togo/Ghana and other countries in the West African region as proposed.

AMOSUN CHARGES CHILDREN TO LOVE ONE ANOTHER

The Ogun State Governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun has charged the children across the nation to always show love for each other, respect their parents and help others.

Governor Amosun gave the charge on Thursday when he visited the over 180 Young Muslims from the 36 states of the federation who converged in Abeokuta for Islamic lecture and training.

Governor Amosun said if children learn to obey their parents and and imbibe the virtues of love from their childhood, the home, state and the nation at large would develop.

Speaking on the theme of the  training, "Ending Violence Against children", Governor Amosun enjoined the children to be bold to speak out assuring that his government would always do the needful to protect the right of the children.

Speaking with journalists, the representative of the National Children Affairs Secretary of NASFAT, Alhaja Nurat Alaraba said the training was aimed at teaching the young children to be bold to speak out whenever being faced with any form of violence.

Alhaja Alaraba who appreciated the Governor for identifying with the children despite his tight schedule said this year's training was the turn of Ogun Zone.

WAKAMA APPOINTED AS GENERAL MANAGER, NTA ABEOKUTA

Former Senior Special Assistant on media to the Ogun State Governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun, Mrs Funmi Wakama has been appointed as the General Manager of Nigerian Television Authority, NTA 12, Abeokuta.

Mrs Wakama who received her letter of appointment on the early hours of Thursday would be resuming on Monday, 14th August, 2017 to take over the mantle of leadership

Until her latest appointment, Mrs. Wakama was the Assistant Director of News, Abuja and reports gathered have shown that the media communities she left in the state are full of joy for her return to the state promising to give her the full support she needs for a successful tenure.

Speaking with Mrs. Wakama in a phone conversation, the new General Manager of NTA 12, Abeokuta called for the support and collaboration of the media and the good people of the state in taking the station to a greater height.

*Femi Osipitan, Press Officer to the Governor*

WE'LL CONTINUE TO STRIVE TO ENGAGE INDIGENOUS CONTRACTORS SAYS AMOSUN

The Ogun State Governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun has said his government will continue to strife to engage Indigenous contractors to execute infrastructural projects in the state.

Governor Amosun made this known on Thursday while hosting the Nigerian Society of Engineers who came to pay a coutesy call on the Governor in his Oke Mosan, Abeokuta office.

Governor Amosun disclosed that the state is starting the construction of the semi-urban roads in all the Local Government Areas of the state, saying local contractors would be massively engaged in executing the projects.

The Governor who expressed concerned with the increase in number of incidences of collapse structures,  admonished stakeholders to find a way of addressing the Infrastructural deficit in Nigeria.

While describing the Society of Engineers as hardworking, skilled and sound with great intellectual abilities, Governor Amosun noted that lack of modern tools and equipment remains the challenge of the Association enjoining them to embrace modern technologies.

Senator Amosun who enjoined the Body to always put the government on their toes when not doing enough, charged them to always come up with professional advice to help the government.

Speaking earlier, the President of the Nigerian Society of Engineers, Engineer Otis Anyaeji said Ogun State is the model to follow especially in the infrastructural development if the diversification drive of the economy by the nation is anything to go by.

Engineer Anyaeji who commended the state government for the great transformation in the state assured that the society would find a lasting solution to the quark engineers practising in the nation.

WE'LL CONTINUE TO STRIFE TO ENGAGE INDIGENOUS CONTRACTORS SAYS AMOSUN

The Ogun State Governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun has said his government will continue to strife to engage Indigenous contractors to execute infrastructural projects in the state.

Governor Amosun made this known on Thursday while hosting the Nigerian Society of Engineers who came to pay a coutesy call on the Governor in his Oke Mosan, Abeokuta office.

Governor Amosun disclosed that the state is starting the construction of the semi-urban roads in all the Local Government Areas of the state, saying local contractors would be massively engaged in executing the projects.

The Governor who expressed concerned with the increase in number of incidences of collapse structures,  admonished stakeholders to find a way of addressing the Infrastructural deficit in Nigeria.

While describing the Society of Engineers as hardworking, skilled and sound with great intellectual abilities, Governor Amosun noted that lack of modern tools and equipment remains the challenge of the Association enjoining them to embrace modern technologies.

Senator Amosun who enjoined the Body to always put the government on their toes when not doing enough, charged them to always come up with professional advice to help the government.

Speaking earlier, the President of the Nigerian Society of Engineers, Engineer Otis Anyaeji said Ogun State is the model to follow especially in the infrastructural development if the diversification drive of the economy by the nation is anything to go by.

Engineer Anyaeji who commended the state government for the great transformation in the state assured that the society would find a lasting solution to the quark engineers practising in the nation.

Osinbajo, over 10 Governors attend Aregbesola mum's fidau prayer

The Acting President ofNigeria, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo with over 10 Governors both serving and former attends Aregbesola mum's fidau prayer at Ilesha in Osun state on Tuesday.