Monday, 25 September 2017

See the best footballer among Nigerian Governors according to Femi Osipitan's blog

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.

AMOSUN COMMENDS N.S.E, ATTRIBUTES SUCCESSES TO TEAM SPIRIT

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.

NTA G.M CALLS FOR COLLABORATIVE EFFORTS AMONGST JOURNALISTS


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.

2017/2018 LEGAL YEAR: AMOSUN COMMENDS LEGAL PROFESSIONALS, ASSURES OF GOVT.'S SUPPORT

 The Judicial arm of government in Ogun State have been commended for its hard work and active role in the dispensation of justice in the state. Governor Ibikunle Amosun of Ogun State gave the commendation on Monday at the Special Church and Mosque Services held simultaneously to usher in the 2017/2018 Legal Year of the Ogun State Judiciary at the Cathedral of St. Peter, Ake, and Kobiti Central Mosque, Abeokuta. Governor Amosun noted that without the active support and contributions his government is receiving from the other two arms, his administration would not have been this successful. The Governor assured the legal professionals of his administration's support towards the dispensation of justice in the state charging them to continue to deliver judgements without fear or favour. Speaking on the assessment of justice dispensation in the State, Governor Amosun said the lawyers and judges have distinguished themselves to be up to the task. In his message, the Archbishop of RIYE Province Methodist Church, Nigeria, Most Reverend Adegbemi Adewale counseled the men of the bar and bench to go back to the basis and be more vigilant than before to help in removing the clog in the dispensation of justice in the state. Reverend Adewale charged them to always do right reminding them that there is someone called "the righteous judge" who sees the deeds of all men.

OGSG/BENIN REPUBLIC COLLABORATE TO EXPLORE OPPORTUNITIES

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.

Thursday, 21 September 2017

OGUN SET TO MARK NIGERIAN 57TH INDEPENDENCE ANNIVERSARY

OGUN SET TO MARK NIGERIAN 57TH INDEPENDENCE ANNIVERSARY Activities marking the nation’s 57th Independence Day Celebration in Ogun State kick off on Sunday, September 24, 2017 with an Inter-Denominational church service at the Cathedral of St. Peter, Ake, Abeokuta by 10 a.m. A release signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Barr. Taiwo Adeoluwa, stated that a commemorative Jumat Service would come up on Friday, September 29 at the Central Mosque, Kobiti, Abeokuta by 1pm. The release further disclosed that the grand finale would take place on October 1 at M.K.O Abiola Stadium beginning from 10 o’clock in the morning with parade by members of the Armed Forces, the Police and march past by various Schools, Labour Unions, Trade Groups and Voluntary Organisations among others. Top Government Functionaries, Traditional Rulers and other distinguished invitees are to grace the events while the State Governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun will take the salute. All guests, government functionaries and Civil Servants are expected to be seated thirty minutes before the commencement of the events.

PROPOSED FORESTRY LAW WILL BOOST ECONOMY – COMMISSIONER

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.

Wednesday, 20 September 2017

OGUN/GTBANK PRINCIPALS’ CUP FINALS HOLDS THURSDAY

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.

FARMERS TO GET ASSISTANCE FROM OGUN GOVERNMENT

FARMERS TO GET ASSISTANCE FROM OGUN GOVERNMENT The Ogun State Government has pledged to assist farmers imbibe best agricultural practices that will increase yields and ensure food sufficiency in the State. Commissioner for Agriculture, Mrs. Adepeju Adebajo who stated this at the harvesting of a hectare Value Chain Development Programme (VCDP) Cassava Demonstration Farm at Alagada village near Oba in Obafemi Owode Local Government Area of the State, said government had made officials of the Ministry, especially agriculture extension workers available to teach farmers modern farming techniques. She said with best agricultural practices such as proper ploughing, harrowing, healthy seeds, adequate spacing of crops, application of appropriate fertilizers, herbicides and insecticides as well as proper maintenance of their farms, farmers would get the best yields and break away from traditional ways of farming which was outdated and less result-oriented. Mrs Adebajo therefore implored the farmers to make the best use of the opportunity provided by the State Ministry of Agriculture officials and other extension workers to learn modern way of farming for maximum yield. On the TME 419 cassava variety planted on the one hectare demonstration farm, the Commissioner said the 51 metric tonnes of cassava harvested was a national record compared to an average of 17 metric tonnes per hectare using the traditional methods of farming. Speaking earlier, the Chief Executive Officer of Agriq Business Services, a private extension provider who supervised the demonstration farm on behalf of the Ogun State Value Chain Development Programme, Mr. Ibikunle Onasanya, said such project would be replicated in four other Local Government Areas of Ijebu East, Ijebu North-East, Yewa North and Ifo.

OGUN NOT OWING TEACHERS’ SALARY….NUT APOLOGISES

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.

AMOSUN TASKS INSURANCE STAKEHOLDERS ON DEVELOPMENT

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.

Friday, 15 September 2017

AMOSUN PERFORMS GROUND BREAKING OF NEW OGUN POLY AT IPOKIA

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.

Thursday, 14 September 2017

AMOSUN INSPECTS OGUN POLY SITE AHEAD GROUND BREAKING

AMOSUN INSPECTS OGUN POLY SITE AHEAD GROUND BREAKING The Ogun State Governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun has conducted the technical team round the proposed site of the Ogun State Polytechnic, Iwuku in Ipokia Local Government Area of the state. The Governor in company with his deputy, Chief (Mrs) Yetunde Onanuga and some members of the Executive Council moved round the site for assessment and inspection ahead of the ground breaking event scheduled to take place on Friday. Amosun while addressing the huge crowd which had thronged the premise, thanked them for their support, assuring that upon completion, the project would change the entire landscape of the town, as the institution already has more than 42 accredited courses for its take-off. He also revealed that local contractors would be engaged in the construction of structures adding that the multi-campus institution would have hostel accommodations and staff quarters for students and lecturers respectively. Speaking on the choice of Ipokia as the location for the institution, Governor Amosun said the topography of the area was ‘’great with serene environment’’ adding that the people are hospitable. The Governor assured the people of adequate compensation for property, farm land or farm produce affected by the project.

AMOSUN CELEBRATES ALAKE OF EGBALAND AT 74

AMOSUN CELEBRATES ALAKE OF EGBALAND AT 74* Ogun state Governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun has called on the people of the State, most especially on Egba Sons and Daughters to continue to promote peace and unity as it is the only avenue to ensure development. Governor Amosun made the call at a special Muslim Prayer organised to mark the 74th birthday celebration of the Alake and Paramount ruler of Egbaland, Oba Adedotun Aremu Gbadebo held at the Ake Palace in Abeokuta this Thursday. The Governor while appreciating the people of the state for their usual support and cooperation which he described as a tonic that has been adding drive to his government towards success. The celebrant, Oba Adedotun Aremu Gbadebo who commended the governor for good works he has been doing in the state, enjoined the people to continue their support for his administration.

Tuesday, 12 September 2017

OGUN DEPUTY GOVERNOR, A LOYAL AND SELFLESS LEADER SAYS AMOSUN

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.

OGUN TO GIVE ONE DIGIT LOAN TO MARKETS WOMEN TO BOOST ECONOMIC ACTIVITIES

OGUN TO GIVE ONE DIGIT LOAN TO MARKETS WOMEN TO BOOST ECONOMIC ACTIVITIES* The Ogun State Governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun has promised market women across the state of a single digit loan to help boost their businesses and the economy of the state at large. Governor Amosun gave the promise this Tuesday in Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta while speaking with journalists shortly after he received the Akile Ijebu women society led by the Iyalode Fausat Akorede Alatishe. The Governor noted that insecurity would not be pronounced in the state if the women folks are well supported in the area of their trade adding that this would bring succour to their families. Governor Amosun disclosed that just recently the fish farmers association in Eriwe area of the state are beneficiaries already assuring that such gesture would be replicated to other market men and women in the state. Earlier in her speech, the Iyalaje of Akile Ijebu, Iyalode Fausat Akorede Alatishe commended the Governor for the landmark achievements that his administration had recorded in the state through the provisions of infrastructural facilities. Iyalode Fausat Alatishe while appreciating the Senator Ibikunle Amosun led government for the rehabilitation and upgrading markets places across the state pledged their unflinching support to the administration.

Saturday, 9 September 2017

Amosun Bears His mind on Al-Hassan's stand for Atiku


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.

Thursday, 7 September 2017

Joke of the day - See Engineers in action

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

Share if u r proud of ur profession
ENGINEERS ONLY PLEASE

Proud to be an ENGINEER 😁😆😋

Joke of the day

A friend told me an onion is the only foodstuff that can make you cry, I laughed and threw a coconut at his face. He's still crying like a baby o and I'm shocked!      😂😂😂

​You say a relationship heartbreak is the worst painful feeling ?? My friend, I guess your teacher never separated you from the person you had planned to copy answers from in an exam.​ ​😹😹😂😂😂😂😹😹😹😹😹😹​

I fainted 5 times 2day when I overheard an Ekiti girl say ''Beauty is in the eyes of the DECODER.''
Immediately I woke up, she told the guy who tried to correct her that ''SCIENCE is the best answer for a fool like you''.

My dear, shift let me faint again.

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂🏃🏃🏃🏃🏃

I hate it when somebody tells a girl
“You Don’t Look Like You Can Cook”
😟😨😨😂
I mean, is she supposed to braid her hair with vegetables and decorate her ears with tomatoes and onions just to have the “Cook Look??? “😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
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On my wedding day, the Pastor had better skip the part of ”Is there anyone here with a reason(s) why this wedding shouldn’t hold?………😟😟
I don’t trust my village people, anything can happen…….😂😂😂😂🏃🏃🏃🏃🏃🏃🏃🏃
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My dear Sister u claim to be saved but you only talk to men who have cars.
Were u baptized with petrol?
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Most Ladies Don’t Answer Video Calls After 9pm Because Their Faces Have Been Restored Back To Factory Settings
😂😂🏃🏃🏃🏃🏃🏃🏃🏃
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JOKE OF THE DAY!!!
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?"
😂

Tuesday, 5 September 2017

MORE FUNDS FOR ONGOING PROJECTS IN OGUN

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.

WOMAN DELIVERED OF BABY GIRL AT OJUDE-OBA, GETS CASH GIFT FROM AMOSUN

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.’’

Sunday, 3 September 2017

2017 OJUDE-OBA FESTIVAL: AMOSUN CELEBRATES THE IJEBUS, ASSURES OF ENABLING ENVIRONMENT FOR INVESTORS

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.

FOR NIGERIA TO BE GREAT, WE NEED PEACEFUL CO-EXISTENCE - GOV. AMOSUN


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.

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.

ILEYA KIDDIES PARTY: AMOSUN CELEBRATES WITH CHILDREN, ENCOURAGES OBEDIENCE


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.