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“The duty of government at all levels is the provision of qualitative and effective service, and that, the Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu led Administration has made its focus.”
Princess Oladunni Odu, Secretary to Ondo State Government, stated this at the one-day induction program held at the Public Service Training Institute, Ilara-Mokin.
She continued “Governor Akeredolu, has demystified the business of governance, by fulfilling his promises to the people through practical, unprecedented initiatives across all sectors of the Sunshine State like a Joseph in his time and prime.”
“Having successfully brokered a deal with the people of Ondo State for a season of Redemption, the Governor set up a Transition Strategy and Implementation Committee to x-ray the work that has been done in the last four years and also to draw up measurable projections for the next four years, bearing in mind the personnel that would carry out the task – that is, Appointees and Public Servants.” Odu said.
Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN, has congratulated workers in the state on the occasion of the 2021 Workers Day celebration.
This contained in a statement Issued to celebrate Workers’ day, signed by the chief press secretary to the Governor, Mr. Richard Olatunde.
The Governor reiterated his commitment to the welfare of workers in the state, adding that his administration’s vow to make the welfare of the civil servants a priority remains unswerving.
“Undoubtedly, in the last four years plus, we have displayed total commitment to the welfare of our workers. We believe the workforce is the engine room of governance. We have placed premium on sanitizing the civil service and depoliticizing the system.
“We have severed ties with the obnoxious practice that views all issues affecting the civil service from the prism of politics and ethnicity. Promotion and appointment of workers and Permanent Secretaries have been done as and when due, and on merit.
“We shall continue to pursue excellence and provide a good working environment so that the workforce will continue to function effectively”, the Governor said.
Arakunrin Akeredolu, while appreciating the workers, particularly the labour leaders for the robust relationship and understanding shown his administration in handling labour matters, assures that workers’ welfare will continue to be his administration’s priority.
He, however, called for the understanding, as the Covid-19 pandemic has dealt a big blow on the country’s economy; affecting the financial capacity of state, especially in the area of workers’ salary. The Governor assured that matters affecting workers in the state would retain primacy as the finances of the state improves.
…as NDDC moves to complete 132 KVA power transmission station In Okitipupa
Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN, on Thursday assured the people of Ondo South Senatorial District of his administration’s commitment to restoring electricity to the area.
Governor Akeredolu said with the commitment of the new Interim Administrator of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Mr Akwa Effiong, the people of the area will get electricity before the end of the year .
The Governor Spoke during his visit to the 132 KVA transmission station in Erinje, Okitipupa.
The transmission station which is being built by the NDDC is already at 85 percent completion stage.
Arakunrin Akeredolu visited the station alongside his deputy, Hon. Lucky Aiyedatiwa; Minister of State for Niger Delta Affairs, Senator Tayo Alasoadura; Interim Administrator of the NDDC, Mr Akwa Effiong; Secretary to the State Government, Princess Oladunni Odu, and other top government functionaries.
The Contractor handling the project, Mr Benson Obayelu informed that when completed, there would be six feeders from the transmission station.
“There are five local government areas affected and one feeder for each local government. One will be reserved for industrialization. If we get the fund needed for this project, our people here will have light in the next four months,” he said.
NDCC Interim Administrator, Mr Effiong, said the project is very critical to the commission, adding that a lot of money has already been sunk into it.
“This project is very critical to us and it is critical to the Governor. A lot of money has been sunk into this project and it is at the point of no return. It is no retreat, no surrender.
“Within the next two months, we will complete the fund needed for this project. We are committed to providing life to the people because light is life,” Effiong said.
Signed: Richard Olatunde Chief Press Secretary to the Governor of Ondo State. April 30, 2021.
A Nollywood actor, Lanre Omiyinka popularly known as Baba Ijesha, at the centre of a child molestation allegation has lost a lucrative endorsement deal to his alleged misbehaviour.
Baba Ijesha, has seen his endorsement deal with Matrix Homes and Properties Limited terminated as a result of the child molestation allegation which has shaken the film industry in Nigeria to its foundation.
This medium learnt that the deal is worth N15 million annually to the actor.
The property firm put on a notice of disclaimer on the disgraced actor saying his behaviour was antithetical to the ideals of the company.
In essence, the company said, Baba Ijesha has ceased to be the brand ambassador of the company.
No fewer than fifty six northerners were seen jetting out of a truck last night around 9:00pm at the front of Army Barracks Okitipupa, the headquarters of Okitipupa Local Government Area of Ondo State.
It was gathered that Security operatives including Amotekun corps intercepted the suspected fulani men alleged to be constituting security threat to the area.
While addressing people at the scene which attracted many residents, the chairman, Okitipupa local government, Mr Igbekele Akinrinwa said the fulanis movement to the ancient town was allegedly facilitated by one Mr Fafoluyi Emmanuel an indigene of the area who had been apprehended by the state’s security corps code named Amotekun.
The chairman however, ordered the Amotekun Corps to arrest them, while they will be moving them to Akure the next day.
The Federal Government has declared Monday, May 3, 2021, public holiday to mark this year’s International Workers Day Celebration.
The Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Adesoji Aregbesola, who made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government, congratulated Nigerian Workers for witnessing this year’s celebration.
In a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary Shuaib Belgore, the minister commended them for their patience, understanding and support in driving the policies and programmes of the President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration in its determination to move the country to the next level of socio-economic development.
Aregbesola called for more dedication and patriotism from all Nigerian Workers and the Labour Unions, saying the challenges of the moment will soon be over as the government is committed to the security of lives and property of all Nigerians.
Ogbeni Aregbesola wishes all Nigerian Workers a peaceful May Day Celebrations.
Claims by Mary Daniel, the Oshodi amputee hawker that she lost a leg in an accident that killed all passengers, including her parents when she was a teenager, have been discovered as false, it was learnt on Wednesday evening.
Daniel became a sensation weeks ago after pictures of her selling water at Oshodi emerged on social media and attracted sympathy from Nigerians across the world.
Daniel, in an interview, claimed she was an orphan with a baby and an aged grandmother to fend for.
She narrated how life dealt her several blows and she had to drop out of school and hit the streets to make ends meet.
Following her harrowing tales, Nigerians started donating money through her bank account made public with about N25m raised.
This prompted the state government to immediately shelter her to prevent criminals from taking advantage of her sudden fortune.
Just few days ago, a celebrity birthday party was held in her honour featuring many cakes, fanfare, photoshoots, among others.
All was going well for the young lady until the state government discovered on Thursday her father was alive.
It was also detected she was amputated from birth.
It was gathered Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu immediately handed her over to officials of the social welfare for investigation following revelations her case was staged.
Daniel, it was gathered, was receiving strange calls from those who staged her story with threats to reveal the truth unless she gave them their share of the money.
It was learnt Sanwo-Olu handed her over to officials of welfare in the presence of the police and some Kogi leaders, who attested her father was alive. Commissioner of Police Hakeem Odumosu said the young woman was in the custody of officials of the Social Welfare and not the police as earlier reported.
“The police were there but she was not handed over to us. She was handed over to the Social Welfare. There were irregularities and lies in the account of her life she gave.
“It was discovered that contrary to her claim that her parents died during an accident that left her amputated, it was discovered that her father is very much alive and that she was amputated from birth.
“It was also discovered that her presence in Oshodi was staged. Those working with her played on the intelligence of Nigerians to get donations for her.
” It came to light when the people started threatening her. She promised some N500,000 others different amounts and was planning to return to her home state when the information leaked. “I had to attach some policemen to her to prevent any attack on her when she went to the bank. We suspected those people might follow her but everything went well as they were not seen.
“Presently, the state government is preventing her from accessing the money.
“The government does not want a situation where it will become a trend for people to cook up stories, manipulate the people to get donations,” Odumosu explained.
In a bid to further press for the payment of their allowances and other entitlements, striking staffers of the Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital, Ado Ekiti, have declared three days of fasting and prayers.
The strike, which is still ongoing, was called by the Joint Health Sector Union (JOHESU) of the teaching hospital.
They said they were owed several months of salaries, allowances, and deductions.
The fasting and prayers, according to them, was to seek the face of God and his intervention in their plight.
The union also accused the state government of insensitivity.
They vowed they would continue the strike until all their demands, including the outstanding gross salaries and other allowances were met.
The JOHESU Chairman, EKSUTH chapter, Omotola Farotimi, who spoke at the hospital on Tuesday after the prayer session tagged, “O’ Lord Heal Our Land,” stated that the programme started on Monday and would end on Wednesday.
“We are seeking the face of God, because things are not easy for our members,” she said.
“We believe that with God all things are possible. No one can underrate the power of God, that is why we call on Him to heal our land.”
Ms Farotimi alongside JOHESU State Chairman, Ajoloko Femi, urged the government to renovate and equip the Dental and Opthamology building and all other departments in the hospital with modern working equipment for workers to operate effectively.
They noted that they had earlier met with the leadership of the Ekiti State House of Assembly to mediate on the prolonged strike, hoping that the issues would be resolved without delay, but noted that no solutions had been found.
They called on Ekiti indigenes and Nigerians to show understanding and help in finding a solution to the problem.
The lawmaker representing Ile-oluji-Okeigbo and Odigbo Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Mr. Mayowa Akinfolarin has finally donated the remaining three (3) out of Five (5) transformers to be delivered to his constituency.
It would be recalled that on 11th and 17th March, Rt. Hon Mayowa Akinfolarin, donated 500KVA transformers to Otun/Showboy and Orita Odigbo communities respectively.
Today, Okeigbo town gets a 500KVA capacity transformer while Ileoluji gets 500KVA capacity transformer as well and Orotedo community in Ajue ward of Odigbo LG gets a 300KVA capacity transformer.
Also delivered with the transformers are all needed equipments for its full installation, to boost public power supply to the area.
Akinfolarin, who also doubled as the chairman, House committee on FRSC assured the constituents, that the transformers would help to improve the sagging power supply to the rural communities.
Upon delivery, the Engineer in charge of installation will immediately move to site for the installation of the transformers and will be put to use after all conditions have been satisfactorily met.
This is another promise of Rt.Hon Mayowa Akinfolarin electioneering campaign to the people of his federal constituency fulfilled. He promised to bring the dividend of democracy to the doorsteps of the people and he is working round the clock to achieve.
He assured the good people of Odigbo and Ileoluji/Okeigbo federal constituency that he will not relent and he will continue to do more God willing as he continue the use of the mandate given to him.
In their remarks, one of the OkeIgbo community leaders, Mr S.A Adesope (A.K.A Yankeedodo) and Mr Idowu Sunday the AUD Chairman, both thanked the people’s representative and promised him the support of OkeIgbo people in any of his future political endeavours.
Mr Oyebade Olumide, Ileoluji Community Youth leader who happened to be in charged of Ileoluji Community public utilities appreciated the Lawmaker on behalf of the entire Ileoluji people.
Also, Chief Raphael Adenitire, the Oloja of Orotedo community applauded Akinfolarin, he said Orotedo community had been in total darkness for the past Ten (10) years. He said the community would never be ingrate to the Lawmaker that restored light in their life and the community.
The prominent Yoruba activist, Sunday Adeyemi also known as Sunday Igboho has repelled the alleged soldier invasion at his Soka, Ibadan residence in the early hours of Monday.
In a video recorded by Igboho’s spokesman, Olayomi Koiki, it was alleged that soldiers of the Nigeria Army attempted to put the house under siege, with a probable attempt to arrest the activist.
Drawing attention of the international community to the development, Koiki who described the situation as a huge challenge, called on all Yoruba sons and daughters to rise in solidarity and fight for their ‘freedom’.
“We are more than capable to secure ourselves, we have chased them far from here, I am sure you can hear gunshots. That is them shooting from afar, we cannot be intimidated because we are fully prepared and ready for them.” Koiki stated.
On who could be responsible for the alleged attack, Koiki who linked the situation to the Federal government explained that the Governor Seyi Makinde-led Oyo state government would have a hand in it.
“By tomorrow morning, I am sure the government would come with false press statements, that it was a set of unknown soldiers, that was the same tactic they used to attack Fela’s mother. They equally used it during #EndSARS.
“They brought us letter sometimes ago but we rejected it because letter was what they used to kill Dele Giwa. We have chosen to be peaceful only for them to keep looking for our trouble which we won’t hesitate to give to them,” Koiki boasted.
It would be recalled that Nigeria Police and their counterparts from the Department of State Service (DSS) in February was alleged to have teamed up and reportedly tried to arrest Igboho on the Lagos-Ibadan expressway.
However, the allegation was denied by both the Police and the DSS, describing it as a fake.
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