We'll Continue to Encourage PPP for Development in the State - OGSG

The Ogun State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Alhaji Waheed Odusile has again assured investors in the State of the Prince Dapo Abiodun led government's commitment to always encourage Public Private Partnership to bring the needed development in the State.

Odusile who gave the assurance in his Oke - Mosan, Abeokuta office while receiving on a courtesy call, the management of Pelican Valley Nigeria Limited led by its Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Babatunde Adeyemo said, "it gladens the heart of government when private investors come in to support its ongoing developmental strides" adding that government alone cannot do it all.

The Commissioner disclosed that the government of Prince Dapo Abiodun is not paying lip service to the housing sector revealing that in less than three years, it has built and allocated over a thousand affordable housing units to the people which according to him is more than all the housing units provided by all the previous administrations put together since the creation of the State in 1976 until May 29, 2019 when it assumed office.

"We would not stop, we would continue to vigorously pursue our housing plans until every indigene in the State who need a roof over his head is catered for", Odusile said, assuring that before the end of Governor Abiodun's first term in office, the administration would have delivered 2500 housing units to the people of the State.

In his speech, the Chief Executive Officer, Pelican Valley Nigeria Limited, Dr. Babatunde Adeyemo while appreciating the Prince Dapo Abiodun led government for its giant strides in the State revealed that his company is ready to partner with the government to ignite the Gateway Smart Cities as the work of urbanization lies not only in the hands of government but with the collective efforts of the private investors and stakeholders in the real estate.

The CEO of the first and only estate to have received full government approval in the State noted that an estimated N30b direct and indirect taxes would be accruable into government's coffers within the next three years calling on government to help fix the 3km single lane road that leads to the estate which according to him would also serve as a veritable means to decongest the Kobape/Abeokuta expressway and aid urban-rural migration.

"To us, this is just a starting point as we are set to ignite some projects within the Kobape region that will help, sustain and generate more revenue to the coffers of the State government and also aid controlled development, proper planning and urbanization, and most importantly boost the agricultural production base of the State in no small measures", Dr. Adeyemo said.

BYE-ELECTION: OGSIEC UNVEILS TIMETABLE, GUIDELINES

In its bid to ensure  transparency and fairness among political parties, the Ogun State Independent Electoral Commission (OGSIEC) has unveiled the Timetable and guidelines for the forthcoming Bye-Election into joga/Ibooro Ward 5, Yewa North Local Government (LG) Council .

The process became necessary after the demise of the former Councillor, Late Mr. Sunday Isiaka and according to the constitution, OGSIEC is expected to conduct a bye election of another representative that would complete the term.

OGSIEC Chairman, Mr. Babatunde Osibodu made this known at a stakeholders' meeting with Ward leaders in Yewa North LG,  representatives of different political parties and other relevant stakeholders, at the Council Secretariat in Ayetoro.

 

Mr. Osibodu revealed that the date of the bye-election which was first scheduled to hold  on Saturday July 9, 2022 has been moved to Thursday July 14 due to the Ileya festival.

Osibodu appealed to all stakeholders, traditional leaders, party leaders, ward leaders, the electorate, security agencies, as well as the media, to cooperate with OGSIEC in the  coming bye-election, so as to have a hitch free process, warning that anyone found  distorting the process will face the wrath of  the law.

"Eschew politics of rancour, bitterness and division. Do not instigate any violence or untoward activities on or before the day of election, as perpetrators will be brought before the law", he stated.

 The Chairman reiterated that OGSIEC an unbiased body and whoever emerged as the winner would be declared by the Commission.

Remarking, the Awujako of Ijako land, his Royal highness, Oba (Rev.) Matthew Ewedairo said the people of the council would cooperate with the Commission at ensuring a hitch free bye election process, adding that he will also support in providing adequate security for all officials.

BYE-ELECTION INTO JOGA/IBOORO WARD 5: OGSIEC HOLDS STAKEHOLDERS’ MEETING TOMORROW

          The Ogun State Independent Electoral Commission (OGSIEC), will hold a stakeholders' meeting tomorrow, Monday, June 6, 2022 at Yewa North Local Government Secretariat, Aiyetoro, at 1:00 pm prompt, as part of the electoral process to conduct a Bye-Election into Joga/Ibooro ward 5, in the council area 

          A release signed by the Chairman, OGSIEC, Mr. Babatunde Osibodu stated that the bye-election which has been scheduled for Saturday, July 9, 2022, became necessary due to the death of a former elected Councilor, Hon. Isiaka Ogundele.

          The release indicated that the election timetable and guidelines for the Bye-Election would be unveiled during the meeting.

          It enjoined all duly registered political parties, wishing to participate in the Bye-Election and other relevant stakeholders to attend punctually.