U.S.A, Meridian, OGSG sponsor Ogun Technical Colleges Waste to Wealth Competition ... Isabo College gets Prizes

No fewer than 8 Technical and Vocational Education Colleges in Ogun State have competed in a recycling waste to wealth competition known as "ReW Challenge" which is a competition aimed at entrenching waste management practices and to develop innovative ways of generating decent livelihood through waste-to-wealth ideas among secondary students in local communities.

The challenge which is an 'impact award' project funded by the U.S Department of State'a Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs with Meridian International Center took 32 male and female technical colleges students through topics such as; Self Discovery, Time Management for Wealth Creation, Leadership, Marketing and Creating Wealth through Social Media, Managing Expectations, Self Awareness and Value and Maximizing Waste Management for Wealth Creation.

The grand finale of the competition which took place on Friday at the Youth Development Centre, Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library, Abeokuta saw Government Technical and Vocational College, Isabo as the first position closely followed by that of Ayetoro while Government Technical College, Igbesa came third.

A star prize of a complete Desktop Computer was given to Isabo college for coming top while school supplies worth twenty thousand naira each were given to outstanding students from Isabo, Ayetoro and Igbesa colleges. 

The participating Colleges who were given three months each and funds for supplies to come up with a simple waste-to-wealth business concept and also conduct a community project using waste materials generated within their local communities were judged after their different presentations on their innovation and creativity, confidence and

presentation skills, scalability of ideas and team work.

Speaking at the event, the Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Prof. Abayomi Arigbabu represented by the Executive Secretary of the Ogun State Technical and Vocational Education Board, Mr. Olubori Akinleye disclosed that one of the areas the State Government has identified for improvement and growth is the revamping of all the Technical Education Colleges across the State.

Prof. Arigbabu charged the youth workforce to embrace some entrepreneurship skills enjoining them not to do just what they like, but to engage in what people need adding that when they are able to proffer solution to people's problem, they will make great income. 

On her part, the Project Coordinator of Ogun State Economic Transformation Project, Mrs. Mosunmola Owo-Odusi charged the students to make the best out of wastes flying around assuring that the Prince Dapo Abiodun led administration is not paying lip service to the transformation of Technical and Vocational Colleges across the State. 

In her remarks, a Fellow of the International Visitors Leadership Program, United States of America Consulate who doubles as the Convener of the ReW Challenge competition, Mrs. EwaJesu Fasina said the motivation behind the challenge is to create enterprise that can generate more jobs to help the economy. 

Fasina further revealed that the program was aimed at steering entrepreneurial spirit within the students to start small scale businesses which would generate employment opportunities for others  within the society adding that the outcome of the challenge was the establishment of entrepreneurship club in technical colleges for students to be exposed to various opportunities.

The participating Colleges include, Government Technical and Vocational Colleges from; Ijebu-Ode, Ijebu-Igbo, Igbesa, Ilara-Remo, Ajegunle, Isabo, Idi-Aba and Ayetoro.

CHRISTMAS IS ABOUT LOVE, SACRIFICE – FOLA ACHUDUME

Christians have been admonished to be humble and receive God's love in their life for them to enjoy all that God has made available for them in  Christ.

The President of the Royal Ladies International and Wife of the Lead Pastor, Victory Life Bible Church, Mrs Fola Achudume gave the admonition at the Nigerian Union of Journalist, Ogun State Information Chapel, 2022 Christmas Carol and Service of Five lessons held at the Chapel of Christ the King, Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library on Wednesday in Abeokuta.

The woman of God who in her message tagged Jesus, more than a baby, spoke on the characteristics of Jesus Christ, which she said includes the possession of a loving heart, servant heart, forgiving spirit amongst others urging Christians to have the ability to be considerate of others while love should radiate in their heart.

She reminded the congregation to also be impactful on peoples' life while alive and be mindful of what people will say about them when they are no more.

The Vice Chairman of the Chapel, Comrade Damilola Omoniyi enjoined everyone to show love, share with the needy in the society and be reminded that Christmas is a period to show humility as demonstrated by God when He made Jesus Christ to come through a humble family.

The carol which has the Chapel Choir, guest performance from Oluwalonibisi also had the Permanent Secretary, Bureau of Political Affairs and Administration, Mr. Kehinde Onasanya, his counterpart from the Ministry of Information and Strategy, Mr. Waheed Adeshina, the General Manager, Ogun State Broadcasting Corporation, OGBC , Mrs. Toyin Sogbesan, represented by the Assistant General Manager, News and Current Affairs, Mr. Gbenga Osindele, the Acting General Manager of the Ogun State Television, Mr. Tunde Kazeem represented by Mr. Biodun Alabi, reading the lessons of the carol service.

Ogun NUJ Election: "You are a good leader", NUJ member writes Chairmanship Candidate

Ahead of the 2022 Nigeria Union of Journalists, Ogun Council election, a member of the pen profession who is known for not mincing her words when it comes to speaking the truth, Mrs. Adeyinka Elujoba has written an heart felt letter of victory at the poll to the Chairmanship candidate of the Omi Tuntun Team, Comrade Akinwale Olanrewaju.

In what she titled "an open letter to Victor Akinwale Olanrewaju aka Centrism", Elujoba reeled out the outstanding qualities of a good leader which she has seen in the candidate saying she has no doubt that if and when elected as the Council Chairman, come December 21, 2022, he will perform beyond expectation.

The firm lady who does not waste her words said, "even though people will always have something bad to say about us, some will even find fault where there is none. I just wish people can see your CAPABILITY, look beyond political shenanigans and vote right".

According to her, "you have been the mouthpiece of many who are afraid to express their opinions. Com. Akinwale, some people in your position as Chapel Chairman might decide to ignore or walk their way out of their colleagues but yours is not like that. You always show up and on many occasions to proffer solutions. I can go on and on".

Elujoba publicly disclosed that the immediate past chairman of Ogun NUJ Information Chapel, Comrade Akinwale Olanrewaju is a good man who have helped colleagues in so many ways praying that God blesses his aspiration, make His face shine upon him and crown him as the winner (Chairman) of Ogun NUJ Council in the forthcoming election.

*OPEN LETTER TO VICTOR AKINWALE OLANREWAJU aka CENTRISM*

Centrism as you are fondly called, I tell you for free that you are peoples man and I'm writing this letter to you based on what I have gathered both from my end and from people within the years I have known you. Com. Akinwale, I have no doubt in my heart whatsoever that you are going to make us proud when you eventually emerge as the Chairman of Ogun NUJ Council. 

Centrism, you are a good man (you can take this to the bank) and I mean every word of it. You have helped colleagues in so many ways, you have been the mouthpiece of many, who are afraid to express their opinions. Com. Akinwale, some people in your position (as Chapel Chairman) might decide to ignore or walk their way out of your colleagues S.O.S calls, but mbah, you always show up and on many occasions to profer solutions (I can go on and on regarding this...).

Of course, we all are not perfect and I'm very sure you have flaws, but please work on them especially, if it will taint your image. People will always have something bad to say about us, some will even find fault where there is none(this is so normal). I just wish people can see your CAPABILITY and look beyond political shenanigans cos my brother, *YOU ARE A GOOD LEADER.*

God bless your aspiration and make His face shine upon you, crown you as the winner (Chairman) of Ogun NUJ Council in the forthcoming election.

  

*Adeyinka Elujoba*

FG Destroys Over 3000 Illegal Arms Ahead of 2023 Elections, Seeks Media Collaboration

The National Centre for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons on Friday disclosed that over 3,000 illegal weapons and firearms have so far been mopped up from illegal custodians of the equipment in Nigeria and destroyed, as the country prepares for 2023 general elections.

The Director of Internal Security and the Zonal Coordinator, National Centre for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons, South West Zone, Mr. Sola Akinlade disclosed this at a press conference in Abeokuta saying this is to prevent and control the proliferation of arms in the system.

Mr. Akinlade who explained that the centre is domiciled in the Presidency under the National Security Adviser added that the press conference was imperative to encourage the media in collaborating and to join force with the centre in the fight against the crime. 

"The centre’s establishment has since commenced operations by mopping up illicit arms through security agencies especially in the handing over of recovered weapons by the military from ongoing military operations in the North West, North Central and North East to mention just a few”, Akinlade disclosed.

Akinlade called for effective collaboration with the media practitioners towards the eradication of illicit arms currently in wrong hands of political thugs, armed bandits and other unpatriotic and unlicensed citizens, not excluding students in various academic institutions. 

He revealed that the centre has commenced sensitization and advocacy visit to critical stakeholders including the press, civil society organisations, security agencies, traditional rulers, religious leaders, international organisations and transport union workers mong others.

The South West Zonal Coordinator also called on the general public to be on alert as some associations have been parading themselves in the public to be controlling arms and have put their members on major roads searching vehicles and confronting individuals, as such activities are illegal and should be reported to law enforcement agencies.

Akinlade emphasized the need for all to be vigilant as political campaigns and rallies have commenced, adding that the use of various forms of small arms and light weapons cannot be ruled out. In this regard, movement of political thugs and other criminals should be under watch and close monitoring with a view to reporting groups or individuals in possession of illicit arms.