Amosun bags TAMPAN Man of the Year Award

Governor Ibikunle Amosun of Ogun State has been honored by the Theater Arts and Motion Pictures Producers Association of Nigeria with the TAMPAN Man of the Year award.  

The Governor after receiving the award on Thursday in Abeokuta during the 3rd National Convention of the Association promised to do more for the state and Theatre Art saying "the reward of hard work is more work and this will spur me to do more". 

Governor Amosun who disclosed that Ogun State is the root of Theatre Art in Nigeria appreciated the association for bringing the convention back home. 

Revealing his administration's plan for the association, the Governor said, we are going to have a 50 hectares film village for the Theatre Industry to operate and also Museums to keep the memories of great giants in the state like Fela Kuti, Herbert Ogunde amongst others. 

The Governor while thanking them for being worthy partners in his rebuilding mission called on the entertainment practitioners not to relent in their support for his government pledging to deliver more on his electioneering campaign promises even as it wined down.  

Earlier in his address, the President of TAMPAN, Prince Dele Odule said "we have decided to honor him with this award because he has changed the face of Ogun State and has proven to love the state and theatre industry dearly.

Ogun APC Governorship Primaries declaration: Hon. Akinlade accepts Victory

The winner of the Ogun State All Progressives Congress Governorship primaries election, Hon. Abdulkabir Adekunle Akinlade has accepted the result of the just concluded election 

Hon. Akinlade who appreciated the leadership of the party for the way and manner in which the primaries election was conducted, in his acceptance speech on Wednesday thanked party faithful for their support so far.

The Governorship candidate who was flanked by his deputy, Mrs. Adepeju Adebajo and joyous supporters while addressing Press at his Abeokuta residence promised not to take the support of the people for granted. 

"I hereby accept the mandate given to me as the Ogun State All Progressives Congress governorship flag bearer in the upcoming 2019 general elections", Akinlade disclosed.

While appreciating the patience and commitment of other aspirants from Ogun West senatorial district, Akinlade called for the combined support of other All Progressives Congress aspirants for the party's victory come 2019. 

Knowing fully well that his administration will be entering a very big shoe to be left by Governor Ibikunle Amosun, Hon. Akinlade assured the people of the state of continuity and inclusive government thanking all for the overwhelming vote of confidence reposed on him.

Hon. Abdulkabir Adekunle Akinlade assured of a robust welfare package for civil servants saying they are the real engine room of government while promising to give equal developmental attention to all the three senatorial districts of the state.