The Ogun State Independent Electoral Commission (OGSIEC) has expressed satisfaction with the conduct of primary elections by various political parties, participating in the forthcoming Local Government elections in the State.

Speaking shortly after monitoring of the exercise, Chairman of the Commission, Mr. Babatunde Osibodu revealed that it was generally peaceful, as the parties in the areas visited complied with laid down rules and regulations.

“We received letters from some political parties, inviting us to monitor their party primaries, as part of the process of the forthcoming Local Government elections and from across the entire 236 wards that we visited, the exercise was generally peaceful, devoid of rancour and apprehensions.

“I wish to commend the various political parties for being well-organised in their quest to pick their flag bearers and meet the deadline for the submission of names of candidates. They have indeed made good use of the extension of the conduct of party primaries”, Osibodu said.

He expressed delight that the large turnout for the party primaries was an indication that the people were indeed ready for the elections, advising political parties to maintain the momentum.

By Sinab Omotola

The Wife of the Executive Governor of Ogun State, Mrs. Bamidele Abiodun has said that her husband, Prince Dapo Abiodun remained committed to his electioneering promises to the people of Ogun State in the course of his administration.

Mrs. Abiodun who stated this at the launch of project 4+4 organised by Change Agent Association International held at the Moshood Abiola International Stadium, Kuto, Abeokuta said her husband since assumption of office has stocked to the promises, following each item on the cardinal points as devotedly as people.

“He is a man of his words and one who immeasurably value and respect people and hold on tenaciously to whatever promises he makes. He has so much respect for the people and his love for an improved Ogun State is not debatable at all.

“My husband and his team have been unwaveringly been following every aspect of the plans he had mapped out in consultation with our party, All Progressives Congress and ensuring they are people oriented, because according to him ‘the people come first.

“The mantra ‘Building our future together’ speaks eloquently about my husband’s style of leadership, because he is primarily concerned with the well-being of the collective and not individual”

The National President of Change Agent Foundation International (CAFI), Dr. Oladipupo Okeyomi said they were supporting Prince Dapo Abiodun because he has performed excellently, superbly and outstandingly within the first few years.

He said the organisation has decided to launch of project 4+4 in order to promote the noble ideals that Prince Abiodun has exhibited since he assumed office as the Governor.

The Chairman Organising Committee of Project 4+4 and Senator of Change Angent Foundation International (CAFI), Olusola Oyapidan said If someone was elected into an office and the person has performed excellently, it was only reasonable to applaud, encourage and support such a person in order to do more.

He said that was exactly the case of Prince Dapo Abiodun, the Governor of Ogun State whose administration has been transforming the state.

“Prince Abiodun’s immeasurable achievements within only years into his administration has shown that if given another term he would certainly to Ogun State to an envy of all.

Oyapidan said they were in the state for a twin projects which were the launch of CAFI, Project 4+4, and also to sensitise people towards Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Presidential ambition, saying he believed in their capabilities. ” As we can all see, Abiodun is doing well here and I can vouch for Tinubu that if given a chance, he would perform excellently too”

By Olufemilade Oyinade

The Wife of the Executive Governor of Ogun State, Mrs. Bamidele Abiodun has said that her husband, Prince Dapo Abiodun remained committed to his electioneering promises to the people of Ogun State in the course of his administration.

Mrs. Abiodun who stated this at the launch of project 4+4 organised by Change Agent Association International held at the Moshood Abiola International Stadium, Kuto, Abeokuta said her husband since assumption of office has stocked to the promises, following each item on the cardinal points as devotedly as people.

“He is a man of his words and one who immeasurably value and respect people and hold on tenaciously to whatever promises he makes. He has so much respect for the people and his love for an improved Ogun State is not debatable at all.

“My husband and his team have been unwaveringly been following every aspect of the plans he had mapped out in consultation with our party, All Progressives Congress and ensuring they are people oriented, because according to him ‘the people come first.

“The mantra ‘Building our future together’ speaks eloquently about my husband’s style of leadership, because he is primarily concerned with the well-being of the collective and not individual”

The National President of Change Agent Foundation International (CAFI), Dr. Oladipupo Okeyomi said they were supporting Prince Dapo Abiodun because he has performed excellently, superbly and outstandingly within the first few years.

He said the organisation has decided to launch of project 4+4 in order to promote the noble ideals that Prince Abiodun has exhibited since he assumed office as the Governor.

The Chairman Organising Committee of Project 4+4 and Senator of Change Angent Foundation International (CAFI), Olusola Oyapidan said If someone was elected into an office and the person has performed excellently, it was only reasonable to applaud, encourage and support such a person in order to do more.

He said that was exactly the case of Prince Dapo Abiodun, the Governor of Ogun State whose administration has been transforming the state.

“Prince Abiodun’s immeasurable achievements within only years into his administration has shown that if given another term he would certainly to Ogun State to an envy of all.

Oyapidan said they were in the state for a twin projects which were the launch of CAFI, Project 4+4, and also to sensitise people towards Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Presidential ambition, saying he believed in their capabilities. ” As we can all see, Abiodun is doing well here and I can vouch for Tinubu that if given a chance, he would perform excellently too”

By Sinob Omotola

The Wife of the Executive Governor of Ogun State, Mrs. Bamidele Abiodun has said that her husband, Prince Dapo Abiodun remained committed to his electioneering promises to the people of Ogun State in the course of his administration.

Mrs. Abiodun who stated this at the launch of project 4+4 organised by Change Agent Association International held at the Moshood Abiola International Stadium, Kuto, Abeokuta said her husband since assumption of office has stocked to the promises, following each item on the cardinal points as devotedly as people.

“He is a man of his words and one who immeasurably value and respect people and hold on tenaciously to whatever promises he makes. He has so much respect for the people and his love for an improved Ogun State is not debatable at all.

“My husband and his team have been unwaveringly been following every aspect of the plans he had mapped out in consultation with our party, All Progressives Congress and ensuring they are people oriented, because according to him ‘the people come first.

“The mantra ‘Building our future together’ speaks eloquently about my husband’s style of leadership, because he is primarily concerned with the well-being of the collective and not individual”

The National President of Change Agent Foundation International (CAFI), Dr. Oladipupo Okeyomi said they were supporting Prince Dapo Abiodun because he has performed excellently, superbly and outstandingly within the first few years.

He said the organisation has decided to launch of project 4+4 in order to promote the noble ideals that Prince Abiodun has exhibited since he assumed office as the Governor.

The Chairman Organising Committee of Project 4+4 and Senator of Change Angent Foundation International (CAFI), Olusola Oyapidan said If someone was elected into an office and the person has performed excellently, it was only reasonable to applaud, encourage and support such a person in order to do more.

He said that was exactly the case of Prince Dapo Abiodun, the Governor of Ogun State whose administration has been transforming the state.

“Prince Abiodun’s immeasurable achievements within only years into his administration has shown that if given another term he would certainly to Ogun State to an envy of all.

Oyapidan said they were in the state for a twin projects which were the launch of CAFI, Project 4+4, and also to sensitise people towards Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Presidential ambition, saying he believed in their capabilities. ” As we can all see, Abiodun is doing well here and I can vouch for Tinubu that if given a chance, he would perform excellently too”

By Raimot Giwa

As the dwindling economic situation continues to take a toll on the standard of living of the people and the hope of the needy in the society continues to burn out, Olanreju OMO George foundation has chosen to ameliorate the pangs on them.

The Medical Director of Foundation, Pastor Oludare David in an interview with our Editor at the palace of Alakenne disclosed that the Founder of the foundation has taken it upon himself to provide for the needy in the society in terms of their medical treatment, Salaries for the vulnerable and elderly as well as vocational training for women and indigent youths.

Oludare said the foundation has taken its free mobile medical outreach to the nooks and crannies of the Nigerian Nation with special attention to all ages and particularly children, carrying out test and providing quality drugs and other needed materials instantaneously.

He said the foundation has been moving round various communities in Remo land, Ogun State in the South Western part of Nigeria, adding that they have mapped out plans to take it to schools in order to be able attend to pupils and students specifically.

Pastor Oludare said the foundation has been paying salaries to over 300 hundred elderly people as well as sponsoring various vocational trainings for women and indigent youths usually drawn from various communities, irrespective of their tribes or religion or political affiliation.

“The aims and objectives of the foundation is basically to provide succour to the needy without any form of colouration or geographic divides.

“The founder of Omo George Foundation may not be the richest in Nigeria let alone in the world but he always feel uncool to see fellow human being suffer or lack basic needs of life. He feels happy whenever he is able to give a hand to the needy

“He believes the world will become a better place when each and everyone, blessed by God resolve to help others who need or lack basic needs of life in order to survive the appalling situations they found themselves.

Pastor Oludare stated that the founder of the foundation who was simply described as Omo George started the drive to improve the world since himself was young and trying to find his own feet, because he believed sharing whatever he had with his friends and neighbours could meet some needs. “He is a man endowed with a golden heart”, Oludare stressed.

By Fausat Rasaq

As the dwindling economic situation continues to take a toll on the standard of living of the people and the hope of the needy in the society continues to burn out, Olanreju OMO George foundation has chosen to ameliorate the pangs on them.

The Medical Director of Foundation, Pastor Oludare David in an interview with our Editor at the palace of Alakenne disclosed that the Founder of the foundation has taken it upon himself to provide for the needy in the society in terms of their medical treatment, Salaries for the vulnerable and elderly as well as vocational training for women and indigent youths.

Oludare said the foundation has taken its free mobile medical outreach to the nooks and crannies of the Nigerian Nation with special attention to all ages and particularly children, carrying out test and providing quality drugs and other needed materials instantaneously.

He said the foundation has been moving round various communities in Remo land, Ogun State in the South Western part of Nigeria, adding that they have mapped out plans to take it to schools in order to be able attend to pupils and students specifically.

Pastor Oludare said the foundation has been paying salaries to over 300 hundred elderly people as well as sponsoring various vocational trainings for women and indigent youths usually drawn from various communities, irrespective of their tribes or religion or political affiliation.

“The aims and objectives of the foundation is basically to provide succour to the needy without any form of colouration or geographic divides.

“The founder of Omo George Foundation may not be the richest in Nigeria let alone in the world but he always feel uncool to see fellow human being suffer or lack basic needs of life. He feels happy whenever he is able to give a hand to the needy

“He believes the world will become a better place when each and everyone, blessed by God resolve to help others who need or lack basic needs of life in order to survive the appalling situations they found themselves.

Pastor Oludare stated that the founder of the foundation who was simply described as Omo George started the drive to improve the world since himself was young and trying to find his own feet, because he believed sharing whatever he had with his friends and neighbours could meet some needs. “He is a man endowed with a golden heart”, Oludare stressed.

Wife of the Ogun State Governor, Mrs. Bamidele Abiodun has reiterated her commitment to zero tolerance for gender based violence.

Mrs. Abiodun stated this at the commissioning of the State’s first Sexual Assault Referral Centre supported by the United Nations Fund for Population Activities (UNFPA) at Olabisi Onabanjo University Teaching Hospital (OOUTH), Sagamu.

She noted that the commissioning of the Center was in line with the Prince Dapo Abiodun’s mission of providing qualitative and affordable health care for the people through provision of medical examination and treatment for victims of gender based violence.

She appreciated all stakeholders who worked towards the success of the Centre, imploring them to make judicious use of the facility and continue to support the present administration in its fight against gender based violence.

In her welcome address, the Commissioner for Health, Dr. Tomi Coker appreciated the effort of UNFPA for supporting the State Government in its fight against gender based violence, soliciting for building of such centers in the three Senatorial Districts of the State.

She explained the significance of the colour of the Centre to include purple which signifies restoration of the survivor’s dignity, orange which signifies restoration of confidence, joy and emotional balance of the victim, while white signifies a fresh start.

In her remarks, representative of UNFPA, Mrs. Ulla Elizabeth Muella, explained that the Center would help survivors regain confidence and hope after treatment as gender based violence was a crime against the victim be it male or female which she said, must stop.

Omolara Lawal

Ogun State Government has begun drainage works at drain base on Somorin-Kemta Road in Abeokuta.

This according to our Reporter’s source signifies the official commencement of Somorin-Kemta roadworks as other infrastructure development projects across Ogun State were running simultaneously.

We were told, when completed, the road would serve as a major bypass for those travelling to Ibadan from Idi-Aba and its environs.

By Sola Adelola

In its commitment to ensure the safety of lives and property of residents of Ogun State , the State government has put a temporary stop to the sale of industrial gas in the State, as a result of recent multiple gas explosion.

This was made known by the State Commissioner for Special Duties and Intergovernmental Affairs, Barr. Femi Ogunbanwo during a stakeholders meeting in Abeokuta, in order to find lasting solution to the problem.

Ogunbanwo noted that all major stakeholders in the gas sector were expected to abide by the directives, saying, “Anyone found guilty of selling adulterated gas products or violating safety protocols would have full weight of the law to contend with”.

He reiterated that Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun had been in consultations with the federal authorities, charging relevant agencies of government and the Nigerian Police to move round the nooks and crannies of the State, investigate and bring to book whoever found culpable of any sharp practices or negligence that could cause further occurrence.

Also speaking, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Environment, Dr. Ola Oresanya described the incidence as an ugly development, which must be nipped in the bud.

Earlier, a team consisting Barr. Femi Ogunbanwo, Mr. Ola Oresanya, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Environment, Engr. Rasaki Ojetola and other government officials had visited different sites of the explosion and some gas plant outlets, which necessitated the seal of two of the plants in Omida and Idi-Ori in Abeokuta metropolis.

By Abdulwahab Lawal

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, condoles with President Muhammadu Buhari; family and friends of the Chief of Army Staff, Lt-Gen. Ibrahim Attahiru, and those of other officers and men who died in the ill-fated plane crash that claimed 11 military officers on Friday.

Governor Abiodun lamented that these accomplished officers died while their services were most needed in the nation’s search for peace and security.

“Notwithstanding their young ages, they served meritoriously in the military and their untimely exit is very painful”, he said.

The governor commiserated with the Defence headquarters, other service chiefs and all officers and men of the Armed Forces, saying that losing an army chief appointed only four months ago was devastating.

He added that the greatest tribute to the memory of the departed would be to win the war against insurgency and insecurity in the country, urging all to find comfort in the good works of the gallant officers.

“Lt-Gen. Attahiru stood firm in defence of the country’s indivisibility. Nigeria will remember him as one officer who held unto its indivisibility until he breathed his last.

“Well decorated, level-headed, the deceased was a thoroughbred officer and gentleman who led from the front will be sorely missed,” he said.

Governor Abiodun prayed that the Almighty God received the souls of the departed, and comforted their families.