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The lawmaker representing Ile-oluji/oke- igbo & Odigbo federal constituency at the federal House of Representatives, Rt. Hon Akinfolarin Mayowa has commissioned a block of classrooms built and donated to Aperin Community.

At the event marking the commissioning of the Educational edifice in which Community leaders, APC party stalwarts and PTA Committees were well represented, all present were full of praises for this beautiful Educational structure that will aide and spur the pupils of the school to attend classes.

In his opening remarks at the commissioning ceremony, HON Najeem who spoke on behalf of his principal Rt. Honourable Mayowa Akinfolarin Samuel said “the gesture was unique as it constitutes another clear testimony of the relentless effort of Hon Akinfolarin in assisting government in uplifting the education standard of the state.”

He noted that as “education is the most viable tool and catalyst for all-round development, it is highly imperative for all stakeholders to contribute their meaningful quota. No matter how charitable, benevolent and buoyant a government is, we still need the goodwill and support of all and sundry, especially dedicated philanthropists and other religious organizations, to make our dream of building an enviable education industry come true.”

The headmaster of the school Prince Akinrinmade B.A, appreciate God Almighty for making this project a reality and likened it to the biblical dry bone that came alive due to its encounter with the prophet’s body. He thanked the people’s Representatives for counting Aperin community worthy of this kind gesture and promised they will make judicious use of it.

Alhaji Odun, PTA Committee chairman speaking on behalf of Aperin community couldn’t hide his joy as he expresses them through numerous songs of praise to God as he narrated his frequent ordeal at the office of ministry of education odigbo in other to find a lasting solution to the dilapidated structure that is in the school until now that Rt. Honourable Mayowa Akinfolarin came to their rescue. He prayed for God’s elevation and promised on behalf of the people of Aperin to always support him as he plans to move further in his political career.

Thereafter, APC odigbo Local Government party chairman in person of Alhaji Fatai Olawale proceeded to Commissioning the building to the glory of God and the use of mankind. He also prayed for HON Mayowa Akinfolarin as he step ahead in his political career. He also enjoined the people of Aperin community to always stand by APC as a party so as to enjoy more dividends of Democracy.

The event was well attended by APC odigbo Local Government members led by Alhaji Fatai Olawale, HON Rafat, Mr Wasasa ,Chief Oyelowo, Odigbo ward Executives, HON Najeem, HON Oladosu JB(SLA to MHR) etc.

The host Community, Aperin had in attendance Baale Abimbola Anirun, Alhaji Odun, Elder Popoola, Mr Sunday Okeke, Mr Adeleke Abiona, pastor Olawale, Alfa sefiu etc

“For a man considered the Chief Security Officer of the State, also regarded as the Amotekun Generalissimo, the Executive Governor of Ondo State, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN has truly lived up to the expectations of the people in the area of security in the State and the South West in general.

‘Upon his emergence as the Governor of the Sunshine State, he made a salient promise to the good people of the State to ensure that under his led administration in the State, he would always ensure that he leaves no stone unturned in making sure that there’s a conducive atmosphere across the 18 local government areas of the state, one which he believes will herald the various progressive plans he has for the State.”

This was stated by Hon. Mayowa Akinfolarin, member of House of Representatives representing Odigbo/Ile-Oluji/Oke-Igbo Federal Constituency of Ondo State during an interview with newsmen in Abuja.

According to him, the investment of Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu. SAN in protecting and sustaining the Security Architecture of the State is one which must be commended by all.

He further explained that the state’s investment in security as one of the most valuable achievements of his administration, declaring that the governor’s commitment to Amotekun Corps has gone a long way in allaying fears of residents of any external invasion.

In his words, what Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu.SAN has done in the area of security in the State is one which will definitely be talked about for many years to come, Hon. Akinfolarin explained that the Governor rose to the occasion when the people needed him the most. Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu. SAN is the kind of leader any State will love to have, when there was high case of insecurities everywhere, the Governor took the bull by the horn and he did the needful.

“Even when he was sternly opposed by some high ranking powers, he did not succumb instead he rose like a true leader that he is and gallantly fought the battle and the result is what we have here with us today and that is Amotekun Security Network.”

” There’s no place in Ondo State today that you will visit and would not find them, he has brought the security operatives closer to our people, making our people feel safe again, gone are those days when there were news of kidnapping, herdsmen, robbery everywhere in the State”

“Another landmark achievement of the Amotekun Corps is the ability to keep the state safe by adequate implementation of the Anti-Grazing law signed by the Akeredolu-led administration.

“All these goals were made possible and achievable with the total support, encouragement and enabling environment given to the Amotekun Corps by the visionary Governor to secure the people of Ondo State, its environs and their property.

Hon. Akinfolarin also explained that the achievements of Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu.SAN cannot be limited to Ondo State alone, he explained that as the Chairman of the SouthWest Governors forum, Akeredolu was able to lead other state governor gallantly well to ensure that the establishment of the indigenous security network was not thwarted even when the Attorney General of the Federation publicly opposed this move.

While Commending the leadership of Akeredolu in bringing together the Southwest governors to tackle insecurity and making the security of lives and properties of the people a priority, Hon Akinfolarin Stated, “I salute Arakunrin’s courage. I see the Amotekun Security Network  as a forerunner to the state police. What can any government do without security? Security of lives and property should be the priority. I  commend him”

Niger Delta Security Surveillance (NDSS) has appointed Mr Niyi Majofodun as Zonal Public Relations Officer (PRO).

Niger Delta Security Surveillance (NDSS) is a security outfit engaged by the Federal Government of Nigeria in collaboration with the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN).

NDSS is saddled with the responsibility of combating the activities of illegal oil bunkering, pipeline vandalism, products adulteration, security of coastal waterways/creeks, refineries/Depots, Vessels/Barges and oil & gas infrastructures.

Majofodun who is also the Spokesman, Ondo state ex-militants from Ilaje Local Government was appointed and given a letter of employment by the authority of NDDS.

He was appointed the Zonal PRO of NDSS which covers Lagos, Ogun, Oyo and Kwara States.

The MD/CEO of Niger Delta Security and Surveillance (NDSS), gave him the appointment letter at the office headquarters in Port Harcourt, Rivers State recently in company of other National executives.

The MD charged all the NDSS personnel to be more proactive in discharging their duties by putting an end to illegal activities of the oil bunkers and petroleum adulteration that can lead to economic sabotage of the oil and gas sector in the country.

In his remark, Majofodun appreciated what God has done in his life and return all the glory to Him for availing him the privilege and opportunity to lead the Zonal media of the NDSS in the country.

He further thanked God for giving him a divine promotion in all his endeavours. He also thanked all the leaders who stood by him to attain huge success.

He assured the Federal Government of total cooperation of the NDSS in collaboration with other security operatives in bringing the culprits and perpetrators of illegal oil bunkering and petroleum products adulteration to book and subsequently face the wrath of the law. He finally assured the leadership of NDSS and other stakeholders of his total loyalty and effective service delivery.

The bill for an Act to establish the National Youth Service Corps Trust Fund (NYSCTF) has scaled second reading on the floor of the House.

The bill is to among other things provide sustainable source of funds for NYSC, skill Acquisition training and provision of startup capital to Corps members, train and retrain the personnel of NYSC, develop Camps and NYSC formations and provide adequate facilities therein.

In addition, the bill is also seeking to improve the general welfare of Corps members and personnel of the scheme and enhance their preparedness to effectively discharge their statutory duties of promoting National unity, integration, self-reliance and accelerated development of the national economy.

Earlier in December, it was reported that the bill was read for the first time in the green chambers and was widely accepted by Nigerians because of its benefit to our teeming corps members when finally passed. Mr Speaker and Honourable members of the house applauded the bill as a very nice one especially at this period when unemployment is on the rise and their believe that it will benefit our Corps members.

PRESS RELEASE:

The state Commissioner for Water Resources Public Sanitation and Hygiene, Hon. (Mrs) Yetunde Adeyanju stated this while speaking to newsmen on Tuesday after sensitisation on need to stop open defecation in Igbara-Oke,Ifedore LGA of the state.

Mrs Adeyanju stated that the six LGA are: Ifedore LGA, Akure North LGA, Owo LGA.

Others are: Akoko South East LGA, Odigbo LGA and Ileoluji/Okeigbo Local Government Area.

The Commissioner noted that the governor wanted to see the six council areas certified open defecation free societies in 2022 by the World Health Organisation (WHO).

Mrs Adeyanju stated that the sensitization exercise started in 2021 in Elemo Community, Amutere Community, Aro Oloruntobi Community, and Ajebamidele Community all in Ifedore LGA and they were given six months to change their defecation attitude.

The Commissioner stated that two of the communities are almost close to certification and other communities have been given some weeks to comply.

“Mr Governor has given us the marching order to go out and ensure that before the end of this year, six LGA are certified by WHO.

” The exercise is a continuous one and there is a team assigned to carry out the duty on daily basis.

” The campaign is toward changing the attitude of our people on defecation. It is an eyesore to defecate in the open or build your house without toilet facilities,” Adeyanju stated.

The commissioner said that after total compliance in the targeted local government areas, the government would move to other areas and ensure compliance as well.

She explained that the government was getting some good results, adding that there was need to join hands together with the government to stop open defecation so that faeces-related diseases would be reduced drastically.

In her remarks, Mrs Funmi Akintade, the Director, Public Sanitation and Hygiene of the ministry, appreciated the commissioner for her unrelented efforts in ensuring that there was a strict follow-up in achieving stop open defecation campaign.

Akintade also commended the communities for their sanitary efforts ,asking those that were yet to comply to the campaign to do so for their sanitary conveniences in their homes.

She promised that the government had given order to renovate the four toilets and four bathrooms facilities built in Elemo Community by the MDGs as well make four boreholes functional for use.

” We are not going to stop until we achieve open defecation free society in these communities. We want total compliance and definitely, we are coming back to do certification.

“We don’t want you to have cholera, we don’t want you to have Lassa fever and other harmfulness.

“You don’t need to build sophisticated toilet but simple one. The aim is that our health must be secured,” she stated.

Responding, some leaders of the visited communities, Elder Ezekiah Oni, Elder Ganiyu Adewuyi, Mr Bakare Hammed commended the
government, pledging that the communities would do the needful, saying the sensitisation was for their wellbeing.

Afolabi Kudirat
Press Officer
Ministry of Water Resources, Public Sanitation and Hygiene.

The Publisher of Coastal Renaissance news, Comrade Taiwo Ilesanmi Gbamila has congratulated Comrade Niyi Majofodun on his new appointment as Zonal Public Relations Officer (PRO) of Niger Delta Security surveillance (NDSS)

Niger Delta Security Surveillance (NDSS) is a security outfit recognized and engaged by the Federal Government of Nigeria in collaboration with the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) saddled with the responsibility of combating the activities of illegal oil bunkering, pipeline vandalism, products adulteration, security of coastal waterways/creeks, refineries/Depots, Vessels/Barges and oil & gas infrastructures.

Comrade Niyi Majofodun who is also the Spokesman, Ondo state ex-militants from Ilaje Local Government was appointed and given a letter of employment by the authority of NDDS.

He was appointed the Zonal PRO of NDSS which covers Lagos, Ogun, Oyo and Kwara States.

The MD/CEO of Niger Delta Security and Surveillance (NDSS), Mr Ibifuro Jonah Finuma in a company with other National executives among whom are Mr Ozor-Ejike Chibike, National Secretary; Princess Tina, Zonal Coordinator; Hon. Kelly Erhijakpor, Zonal Chairman; Mr Olofe Oladele Akinola, Western Zonal Chairman and others gave him the appointment letter at the office headquarters in Port Harcourt, Rivers State recently.

The MD charged all the NDSS personnel to be more proactive in discharging their duties by putting an end to illegal activities of the oil bunkers and petroleum adulteration that can lead to economic sabotage of the oil and gas sector in the country.

In his remark, Comrade Niyi Majofodun appreciated the marvellous work of God in his life and also gave God the glory for availing him the privilege and opportunity to lead the Zonal media of the NDSS in the country. He further thanked God for giving him a divine promotion in all his endeavours.

He also appreciated all the leaders who stood by him to attain huge success among whom are Prince Poroye Biyi, Board Director Alpha 3D Company, Ondo State, Hon. Prince Diran Iyantan, Federal Commissioner of National Population Commission (NPC), Ondo State chapter, Barr. Olugbenga Edema, former OSOPADEC Chairman, Ondo State, Chief Job Omotuwa, National Head of Marine Operation of NDSS, Barr. Lawson Akintokun, Legal Adviser of NDSS, South West Zone, Ernest Akinro Olusegun Jones, Ondo State NDSS Supervisor, Hon. Taiwo Ilesanmi Gbamila, Publisher Coastal Renaissance news and other stakeholders.

Majofodun assured the Federal Government of total cooperation of the NDSS in collaboration with other security operatives in bringing the culprits and perpetrators of illegal oil bunkering and petroleum products adulteration to book and subsequently face the wrath of the law.

He finally assured the leadership of NDSS and other stakeholders of his total loyalty and effective service delivery.