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  • Former First Lady Amosun, Other Indigenes of Osogbo celebrates 10yr anniversary of Ataoja, Oba Olanipekun

    Former First Lady Amosun, Other Indigenes of Osogbo celebrates 10yr anniversary of Ataoja, Oba Olanipekun

    Sons and daughters of Osogbo on Saturday paid homage to the Ataoja of Osogbo land, Oba Jimoh Oyetunji Olanipekun as he celebrates 10 years coronation anniversary.

    Among many illustrious indigenes, who attended the ceremony in Osogbo, the Osun State capital, was the former First Lady of Ogun State, Dr. Olufunso Amosun.

    At the ceremony, Mrs Amosun, who is the founder of UPLIFT Development Foundation, announced a financial donation towards development projects in the area.

    Also, the Muslim Political Awareness Front (MUPAF) said it is satisfied with the reign of the Ataoja so far.

    The group expressed this In a congratulatory message signed by its State Publicity Secretary, Arakunrin Ajelogbon De-Moon and made available to journalists on Saturday in Osogbo.

    MUFAP described the 10 years of Ataoja Larooye II on the throne as peaceful and accommodating to both indigenes and residents of the ancient city.

    “Kabiesi, your reign has brought tremendous development to both indigenes and residents of Osogbo, may your reign be long on the throne of your forefathers. We are proud of you kabiesi”, MUFAP said in the statement.

    Oba Jimoh Oyetunji Olanipekun ascended the throne of his forbearers as the 18th Ataoja of Osogbo ìn 2010 after the demise of Oba Dr. Iyiola Oyewole Matanmi, who reigned for 34 years.

    Dignitaries who graced the occasion include Osun State Deputy Governor, Gboyega Alabi; Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi III; Timi of Ede, Oba Munirudeen Adesola Lawal and Orangun of Ila Orangun, Oba Abdul Wahab Olukayode Oyedotun Bibiire I.

    Others are lawmaker representing Osun Central in the Senate and current Chairman, Senate Committee on Media and Publicity, Senator Suraju Ajibola Basiru, members of the Osun State House of Assembly and Chairman, Osogbo Local Government (LGA), Hon. Musa Adegoke.

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  • Ogun: GOV. Abiodun Proposes Amendment To Parks and Garages Development Bill

    Ogun: GOV. Abiodun Proposes Amendment To Parks and Garages Development Bill

    Ogun State House of Assembly has acknowledged a correspondence from the State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun proposing an amendment to the State Parks and Garages Development Agency Bill.

    The Speaker, Rt. Hon. Olakunle Oluomo who read the Governor’s letter dated 2nd September, 2020 before the lawmakers at the plenary held at the Assembly Complex, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, forwarded the proposed amendment to the House Committee on Transportation for further legislative actions.

    Also at the plenary, a member representing Abeokuta North State Constituency, Hon. Modupe Mujota submitted a petition from the residents of Ipaya/Akintunde Communities in Idi-Emi on the need for the reconstruction of the two access bridges linking the communities, which were washed away recently by flood.

    Responding, Oluomo directed the petition to the Committees on Transportation and Environment to examine the petitions with a view to addressing all issues raised by the concerned residents.

    In another development, the State House of Assembly played host to the National Executive members of the Tricycle Owners Association of Nigeria led by its National President, Comrade Augustine Agbo Apeh, with a task to them to engage the State Ministry of Transportation on how to carry out their operation in the State.

    Oluomo who reiterated that the State remained open to synergy and working relationship with law abiding unions and associations in all sectors of the State’s economy, pointed out that the State already had two tricycle unions in operations.

    In his remarks, Comrade Augustine Agbo Apeh noted that the visit was to partner with the Assembly with a view to adding more value to tricycle operations and its management in the State, assuring that the union was ready to work together with related unions in the State.

  • Ogun: Governor Abiodun assures of completing ‘abandoned road projects’ 

    Ogun: Governor Abiodun assures of completing ‘abandoned road projects’ 

    The Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has assured the people of the State that his Administration would continue to ensure the prompt completion of projects that were left uncompleted by the immediate past administration, adding that the present Administration sees road infrastructure as the pillar of government.

    Prince Dapo Abiodun, who made this known while speaking to newsmen shortly after rounding off an inspection tour of work done on the Panseke- Adigbe Road, said that it was important for his Administration to ensure that people coming to work in the State do that without having to go through the pain of bad and hazardous roads. He added that his Administration would continue to prioritise the issue of roads across the State.

    “We see road infrastructure as an essential component of development. We have prioritised the issue of roads across the length and breadth of the State, and this is one of the roads we are doing.

    “This Panseke-Adigbe Road was awarded by the previous administration but was not funded. When i came here when the bridge at Opako collapsed, I promised that this road would be completed. What we are doing here today and across the State is a fufillment of our promise,” he said.

    Abiodun further explained that aside the Panseke-Adigbe Road project left uncompleted by the previous administration, the current Administration is currently working on Ijebu Ode-Epe Road; Oba Erinwole Road, Hospital Road in Sagamu; Elite and Lafenwa-Rounda roads. He added that his Administration is focusing on all the access roads that are State roads.

    The Governor, who also disclosed that the major reason why his Administration is focusing on access roads that belong to the State was to use their completion to bring people in with ease, added that the total rebranding of the Abeokuta-Sagamu Road was to ensure that people coming into the State through the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway continue to enjoy a pleasurable ride down to the State Capital after the completion of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.

    “We have started the Sagamu-Abeokuta Road, and it will be pointless for the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway to be completed and then investors enjoy a pleasurable ride all the way from Lagos, Ibadan or the East without any issue, then the journey between Interchange and Abeokuta becomes a nightmare. So we have started on that road. If not for the pandemic, we would have completed it,” he said.

    Abiodun, who also explained that his Administration has enlisted another set of roads which are to be completed across the State, stated that the Administration is poised to ensure that people are able to move within, in and out the State with ease.

    Earlier, the General Project Manager, CCECC, Ogun State, Sewell Zhao said that the plan was to finish the section between the NNPC and Kuto bridges as soon as possible, adding that the company hopes to finish the stretch of the road, putting in mind the financial support the present Administration has given them so far.

    In their separate responses, residents and users of the Panseke road, Collins Anozie and Mrs Aremo Oluwatoyin commended the Administration of Prince Dapo Abiodun for bringing to a halt the suffering they have experienced on the road in the last one year, urging the Governor to continue the good work work he has started across the State.

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  • Buhari, Abiodun Congratulate Adesina over Reelection as President of African Development Bank

    Buhari, Abiodun Congratulate Adesina over Reelection as President of African Development Bank

    President Muhammadu Buhari and Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, have congratulated President of African Development Bank, Akinwunmi Adesina, on his re-election for a second term in office.

    Buhari, who felicitated with Adesina on behalf of the Federal Executive Council and Nigerians in general, explained that the news of the victory came during the Council of State meeting, which was attended by former heads of state, Senate President, governors, some ministers, and senior government officials.

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    Buhari, in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, applauded reelected president’s versatility, experience at both national and international engagements, saying he believed that Adesina would “further deploy these qualities to energise the pan-African financial institution.”

    He urged him to remain “focused and steadfast in pursuing the noble goals of making life better for Africans through various development plans, already captured as High 5s.”

    The statement explained that the Secretary to Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha, announced the good news of Adesina’s reelection to which Buhari led a round of applause immediately, saying: “He (Akinwumi Adesina) deserves it.”

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    The Nigerian President extended appreciation to the African Union for its endorsement of Adesina much earlier, and to shareholders of the bank who worked tirelessly to ensure the return of the visionary leader.

    Buhari rejoiced with family, friends and professional colleagues of Adesina over the re-election, while commending members of staff and Board of Governors of the bank for their consistent support for the former Nigerian Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, and his management team.

    While pledging full support of his government to ensure a successful tenure for the bank’s leadership, the Nigerian President prayed God to continue to strengthen Adesina and his team for greater good to the continent.

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    In his congratulatory message to Adesina, who hails from Ogun State, Abiodun described his reelection as a blessing to Nigeria.

    “On behalf of the good people of Ogun State, I congratulate Dr. Akinwumi Adesina on his re-election as President of the African Development Bank.

    “It is not surprising, and it is indeed a blessing to our great nation, Nigeria to have retained leadership of the regional institution, when one considers the many developmental contributions by the bank to member countries.

    “I wish him a successful new term that will steadily continue to take the African region to greater heights,” the governor said.

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  • Ogun State to build 2000 affordable housing units

    Ogun State to build 2000 affordable housing units

    Ogun State government says it is working towards delivering 2000 housing units at affordable prices to the people in a very short time.

    The State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun stated this Thursday when he received in audience the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Family House Fund, Mr. Femi Adewole, who paid him a visit in his office at Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta.

    The Governor listed housing as one of the pillars and enablers of his administration, noting that the process has started with the construction of 150 of the 400 housing units at Prince Court Estate in Abeokuta, just as efforts are on to replicate same in the other Senatorial Districts.

    He said some factors like wrong location, lack of access roads, unavailability of electricity and potable water, had led to failure of housing schemes in the past, saying that housing estates built by his administration, would provide comfort for the dwellers.

    The Governor said the State decided to operate under the Economic Sustainable Programme to enable it benefit from the value chains, adding that his administration was ready to provide enabling environment to genuine investors who are ready to invest in the State.

    Speaking earlier, Mr. Adewole said his visit was to discuss ways of deepening relationship between his company and the State in the area of providing affordable housing to the people, help the State actualise its vision on housing, explore opportunities of working with government in creating jobs as well as to update government on its 1020 project at New Makun, Sagamu.

  • Gov. Abiodun appoints more parastatal board members, Senior Special Assistants

    Gov. Abiodun appoints more parastatal board members, Senior Special Assistants

    Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun Thursday announced appointments on the board of some parastatals and of some persons as Senior Special Assistants.

    The appointments were confirmed in a statement by the Chief Press Secretary (CPS) to the Governor, Kunle Somorin.

    According to Somorin, the appointees, like in previous appointment exercises were drawn from across membership of all the political parties in consonance with the administration’s policy to promote inclusiveness, merit and experience in its quest to building a peaceful and a more prosperous future for citizens of the State.

    The CPS explained that the governor had repeatedly promised a wholesome approach to governance and stressed his resolve to appoint people from diverse experience and backgrounds as political appointees towards reengineering the State and to ensure poverty alleviation and wealth creation among the people.

    Those appointed on the board of Ògùn state Television (OGTV) are Commrade Tunde Oladunjoye as Chairman, Bola Akinyan, Lekan Adejare, Olukotun Segun, Sunday Akinyemi Matthew, Avose Johnson, G.O. Ogunfowora, Hon Muri Awolaja, Akeem Anibi and Wale Idowu as members.

    Appointees on the board of Ògùn State Printing Corp include: Sola Otesile as Chairman, Zangonde Daniel Sonayon, Bagbuyi Segun Tai, Dorcas Odugbesan, Gabriel Ogunyemi, Prince Adetona Fatai and Barr. Tunde Ogunsola as members

    On the board of Ògùn State Water Corporation are: Hon. Fatai Sowemimo as Chairman, Wale Omowunmi, Evang. Kehinde Akinsoji, Femi Ade Rasheed and Yomi Olojeloju as members.

    Similarly, the six persons appointed by the Governor as Senior Special Assistants are: Popoola Adesina Bolaji, Seyi Odumuyiwa, Bode Edun, Rufai Abidemi, Segun Ojolowo and Afeez Balogun

    In his statement, the CPS said Governor Abiodun charged the new appointees to be forward thinking in the discharge of the onerous task of moving the State to the next level.

    Somorin quoted Governor Abiodun to have said: “The Building Our Future Together is more than a mantra. It is a policy thrust that we will leave no stone unturned to actualize.

    “Our inclusiveness is deliberate, because together, we will achieve more and at a faster pace”, the statement read.

  • Ogun State Government flags off 2020 rice harvest

    Ogun State Government flags off 2020 rice harvest

    The Ogun State, Government has flagged off the harvesting of 2020 Wet Season Rice planted by the Government with support from youth farmers group, at an event held at Sowunmi Village, Mokoloki, Obafemi Owode Local Government, on Monday, 10th August, 2020.

    According to a statement issued by the state Ministry of Agriculture on Tuesday, the Rice which was planted in March 2020 at the onset of COVID-19 lockdown, was the focal point of the flag off of the Wet Season Rice Harvest in Ogun State under the Ogun State/Federal Government of Nigeria/International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) Value Chain Development Programme (VCDP).

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    The Ministry stated that Ogun Youth Rice Production Enterprise, which is presently ongoing in all rice growing locations spread across 10 LGAs in the State had earlier harvested dry season rice in April 2020, and are still planting new fields while harvesting; “signifying all year rice production in Ogun State”.

    “The earlier decision by His Excellency to approve and support farming activities during COVID-19 extensive lockdown with Health and Safety Advisories and Guidelines, is beginning to yield visible fruits.

    The flag off event was attended by Ogun Agric Team led by the Commissioner for Agriculture, Dr. Adéọlá Odedina; Permanent Secretary, Ogun State Ministry of Agriculture, Dr. Dotun Sorunke; Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Agriculture, Dr. Angel Adelaka-Kuye and all Directors in Ogun State Ministry of Agriculture.

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    Others who attended the ceremony were member of the Ògùn State House of Assembly, representing Obafemi Owode Constituency, Hon. Soneye Kayode; traditional rulers and village heads.

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  • Senator Amosun mourns Buruji Kashamu

    Senator Amosun mourns Buruji Kashamu

    Senator Amosun mourns Buruji Kashamu

    The Senator representing Ogun Central District at the Red Chamber, Senator Ibikunle AMOSUN, CON FCA has expressed sadness over the death, today, of a leading politician and stakeholder of Ogun State extraction, Senator Buruji Kashamu, aged 62.

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    In a Press Release, signed by Alhaji Bola Adeyemi, his Media Assistant , Senator Amosun, who’s also the immediate past Governor of Ogun State said
    “Death, once again, has robbed us of the contribution of an enigmatic politician of the PDP, who represented Ogun East Senatorial District at the 8th Senate, our dear brother Senator Buruji Kashamu”

    He also said “although we belonged to different political persuasions, and disagreed on most issues, Senator Kashamu will nonetheless be remembered for his assertive presence in the political arena and uncommon doggedness”

    ” He fought myriad of wars with every breadth in his soul in the defence of whatever he believed in and for his personal freedom. Hate him or love him, he could not be easily ignored” according to him”

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    Senator Amosun prayed that the Almighty Allah, SWT, will forgive Kashamu’s earthly sins and give him eternal rest.

    He expressed condolences to the nuclear and political family members of the late founder and financier of the Omo Ilu Foundation, the Ijebu Igbo Community, and Ogun State as a whole.

  • COVID-19: Governor Abiodun grants Ogun residents tax reliefs

    COVID-19: Governor Abiodun grants Ogun residents tax reliefs

    As part of efforts to cushion economic downturn occasioned by the effect of COVID-19, Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has granted various tax reliefs to residents of the state.

    In a statement on Saturday, the Governor said he has directed the Ogun State Internal Revenue Service (OIRS) to immediately effect these tax reliefs to reduce the COVID-19 induced burden on taxpayers in the state.

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    According to Governor Abiodun, the types of taxes that taxpayers will enjoy reliefs include: “6-month deadline extension for filling of 2019 income tax returns by the self employed/informal sector from March 31, 2020 to September 30.

    “8-month extension of filling of 2019 annual PAYE returns by PAYE operators/tax agents from January 31, 2020 to September 30, as well as complete waiver of interest and penalty for late filling for the extension period.

    “Complete waiver of interest and penalty for late remittance of monthly PAYE for the extension period.

    “Same waiver for late payment of Direct Assessment/Personal Income Tax by the self employed from January 1, 2020 to December 31.

    “Waiver of weekly tax by operators and promoters of pool and betting businesses from April 1, 2020 to June 30”, the categories stated in parts.

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    Prince Abiodun also stated that: “The Tax Audit Reconciliation Committee (TARC) will also henceforth adopt video conferencing as the default mode for their meetings to continue ensuring ease of doing business while maintaining physical distancing.”

    He therefore urged taxpayers in Ogun State to make the best use of the reliefs as they make necessary payments to the State’s designated accounts in approved banks.

  • Ogun State recommences Agosasa-Odo Afa road in Ipokia LGA

    Ogun State recommences Agosasa-Odo Afa road in Ipokia LGA

    The Ogun State Government has recommenced the Agosasa-Odo Afa Road in Ipokia Local Government Area.

    This development was made known Friday, by the State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, in a statement posted on his Twitter page.

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    Governor Abiodun stated that the recommencement of the road was “in continuation of our drive to complete all projects abandoned by the immediate past administration.

    “At the moment, engineers are working on the Afa River area, after comprehensive measures have been put in place to enable vehicles move with ease as work continues”, he said.

    Emphasising the importance of the Agosasa-Odo Afa road to the entire road network in Ipokia Local Government Area and axis, Prince Abiodun said: “It is a major road that connects towns within the LGA.

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    “Its significance aside, taxpayers’ welfare is also of priority to this Government.”

    Governor Abiodun however, pleaded with everyone affected by the development to be patient as work on the road is expected to temporarily alter daily activities in the area while engineers strive to complete the road.

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