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As a key move to hit the the ground running in service of the people in his second tenure, the Governor of Ondo State Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu SAN has approved the appointment of Chief Olugbenga Ale as his Chief of Staff while Mr. Olabode Richard is appointed as Chief Press Secretary (CPS) to the Governor.
Chief Olugbenga Ale is a retired permanent secretary while Mr Olabode Richard is a practicing broadcast Journalist .
The two individuals served in Akeredolu’s first tenure as Chief of Staff and Special Assistant (New Media) respectively.
The appointments take immediate effect.
Kunle Adebayo SSA (Research & Documentation) Monday 1st March 2021.
Ondo State Government has announced the suspension of both National Union of Road transport workers, NURTW and the Road Transport Employers’ Association of Nigeria, RTEAN
The Senior Special Assistant to the governor on special duties and strategy, Dr Doyin Odebowale while addressing Government House correspondents said the suspension was with immediate effect
Dr Odebowale attributed the suspension to recent crisis within the Unions over leadership tussles
The SSA directed leadership of both NURTW and RTEAN to vacate motor parks across the eighteen local government areas of the state and to stop collecting money from taxi drivers and other motorists
Dr Odebowale who also directed Taxi drivers to revert to the old price of fifty naira explained that new tickets would be purchased directly from Government
The Governor’s Senior Special Assistant said every attempt to make life difficult for the masses would be restricted adding that security agencies had been notified to effect timely arrest and prosecution of the defaulters.
•Says Port Ondo, Other Iconic Projects Remain Signature Projects In His Second Term Industrialization Drive
Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu,SAN, and his deputy, Hon. Lucky Aiyedatiwa, held a thanksgiving service to commemorate the successful 2nd Term Inauguration.
The service which was held at the Cathedral of St. Andrew, Imola Street, Owo on Sunday, February 28, 2021 attracted dignitaries across the country.
Governor Akeredolu attended the Thanksgiving service in company of his wife, Arabirin Betty Anyanwu Akeredolu, his mother, Evangelist Mrs. Grace Akeredolu, Children and other members of his family.
Governor Akeredolu disclosed that his administration’s investment and industrialization drive will be accelerated in the next four years of his second term.
The Governor, particularly, pointed that the Port Ondo and other iconic projects will remain the signature projects in his second term industrialization strategy.
While hoping that more investors will find the sunshine State an investment destination, Governor Akeredolu said he will keep on encouraging investment in agriculture and agro-allied industries as a way of generating gainful employment opportunities for the teeming populace.
He assured that his administration will not hold back on its drive for excellence in education with needed attention to secondary schools, both in structure and in staffing, adding that all his administration’s programmes will continue to be pursued with a renewed vigour.
“When it seemed that the wind in our sail was not strong enough to withstand buffeting political storm, but by His grace, we overcame the machinations of all our adversaries.
“So we can testify to the never-failing,enduring, all-conquering might of our terrible and fearful in battle, God Almighty. The last four years are not without their challenges but God helped us to confront all of them.“ the Governor said.
The Primate of the Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion, the Most Rev’d Henry Ndukuba in his sermon appreciated God for his overwhelming grace over the Governor.
Dignitaries at the service were; Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Engr. Ade Adetimehin, former Governor of the state of Osun, Prince Olagundoye Oyinlola, members of the Ondo State House of Assembly led by the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Bamidele Oleyelogun, judges in the state led by the Chief Judge, Hon. Justice Olutoyin Akeredolu, President of the Customary court of Appeal, Hon. Justice Eunice Alade and her Osun state counterpart, Hon. Justice Oladejo Akanbi, Chieftains of the APC, immediate past members of the state executive council, local government chairmen and other eminent personalities.
At the service were Bishops from various dioceses across the country including the host bishop, Rt Revd Stephen Ayodeji Fagbemi.
The royal fathers in attendance were; the chairman of the Ondo state council of Obas, Oba Fredrick Akintuntan, Olugbo of Ugbo, Olowo of Owo, Oba Gbadegesin Ogunoye, Deji of Akure, Oba Ogunlade Aladetoyinbo, Olubaka of Okaland, Oba Yusuf Adebori Adeleye, Osemawe of Ondo kingdom, Oba Victor Kiladejo and Olowa of Igbara-Oke, Oba Adefarakanmi Agbede.
Ondo State Deputy Governor, Hon. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa has described Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu SAN as a true democrat in spirit and action.
He gave this commendation today at the Inauguration feast in Igbokoda, Ilaje LG.
This was the first visit of Aiyedatiwa to his home Local Government after his inuaguration on February 24.
He thanked the governor for deeming an Ilaje man fit to be his deputy.
“Ilaje nation owes a great deal of appreciation to our governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu SAN for this historic achievement of making an Ilaje man to be Ondo State Deputy Governor” , he said.
Aiyedatiwa also thumped up for the people and Leaders of Ilaje LG for their support, loyalty and prayers towards his successful inuaguration.
He equally expressed satisfaction with the turnout of people for the event as he assured them of government’s support at all times.
Present at the event are the wife of the Deputy Governor, Her Excellency, Oluwaseun Aiyedatiwa, Ilaje LG Executive Chairman, Hon Goke Jatuwase and his vice, Hon Dickson Obele.
Others are, former APC gubernatorial aspirant, Peter Fasua, former Commissioner for Environment, Funso Esan, Ilaje LG Secretary, Bayo Segede, Biyi Poroye, Sam Erejuwa and others.
The National Primary Health Centre in Ikare Akoko the headquarters of Akoko northeast local government has been gutted by fire.
The incident, it was gathered that the inferno was caused by bush burning.
Some residents accused the federal government of abandoning the facility which was supposed to provide health care services to them.
Many residents lamented the magnitude of the loss
A Civil Servant, Mrs Margaret Owati hinted that residents around the facility made frantic efforts to put the fire under control but the fence of the compound housing the project remained a serious obstacle as no one could scale it.
Mrs Owati explained that Men of the fire service in Ikare Akoko Complained of lack of functional vehicle when they were contacted as the fire was raging.
A community Leader in Ikare Akoko, Chief Teddy Ojuolape described the fire incident as unfortunate and a colossal loss considering the huge fund committed into the project but which was later abandoned.
Kano State Government has directed the closure of some Health training institutions in the state with immediate effect due to security challenges.
This was contained in a media statement signed by the public Relations officer of the ministry of health Hadiza Namadi in kano.
The statement explained that the institutions include School of Health Technology Bebeji, School of Nursing Madobi, Schools of Midwifery Gwarzo, Gezawa and Dambatta.
Dr. Tsanyawa noted that adequate arrangements had been made for the students to continue with their academic activities.
The commissioner stated that all parents and Guardians are advised to convey their children from their respective schools.
Dr Tsanyawa added that the measure was taken to avert any security breach.
Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu Aketi,SAN, on Saturday, February 27, 2021 attended the funeral service for his late friend, Col. Folayan Isreal Oloye (Rtd) who died after a brief illness.
Governor Akeredolu described the late officer who later became a man of God as a forthright, decent, humble and progressive ally.
The Governor spoke at the funeral service held in Owo, Owo local government area of the state.
While noting that the late Oloye was a brilliant soldier in all standard, Governor Akeredolu said he has lived a good life , urging his family to take solace in his good deeds.
The Governor was accompanied to the funeral service by his erstwhile Chief of Staff, Chief Gbenga Ale and some of his friends.
Olabode Richard Olatunde Special Assistant (New Media) to the Governor of Ondo State. February 27, 2021.
Member Representing Odigbo , Ile-Oluji/Oke-Igbo Federal constituency at the House of Representatives, Mr Mayowa Akinfolarin has congratulated Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu and the Deputy- elect , Mr Lucky Ayedatiwa on the occasion of their swearing-in for second term in office.
In a congratulatory message released by his media team, he described the Governor’s victory at the poll in the gubernatorial election conducted in October 2020 as remarkable and empirical affirmation of his political wit and astuteness.
He said the Governor’s triumph at the poll is a victory for all the masses of Ondo State irrespective of political affiliation as it shows that the hand of the Almighty God is truly on our dear state”.
The statement read further; “It is with a great and a joyful heart that I write to congratulate you and your Deputy on behalf of the entire constituents of Odigbo/ Ile-Oluji & Oke-Igbo Federal constituency”.
“I am particularly thankful to God Almighty for sparing our lives and yours to witness the occasion of your Swearing-in for a Second-term in office. I pray God grants unto you good and sound health to see you through your tenure and the rest of your life on earth, I also congratulate you on your remarkable victory at the poll in the gubernatorial election conducted in October 2020.
“Your victory is a victory for all the masses of Ondo State irrespective of political affiliation as it shows that the hand of the Almighty God is truly on our dear state. Your victory is a major pointer that politics of today is tilting towards meritocracy and not god-fatherism.
“Your in-depth knowledge of the length and breadth of the State and the challenges that confront us as a people was quite enticing, you demonstrated a full understanding of the political polity of the State.
“As you settled down in office, I believed that your hope is high and tailored along side the template for the development of our dear state which you are unable to actualise fully in your first tenure.
This further showed you were well-prepared for the top job and how to bring succor to the people through the formulation and implementation of government policies. You have made some giant strides which will create lasting legacies in some sectors in the state especially in the areas of Health-care delivery, Agriculture, industrialisation among others which to me are laudable.
“The Road projects too, it is worthy to note that in your first four years in office , your have commissioned a lot of road projects.
Akinfolarin, therefore, thanked Akeredolu for his developmental strides in his Federal constituency. The Ore Linyi Industrial Hub, The Ore Fly Over and so many more.
“The task ahead is enormous but the fact that you have goodwill from across board, we hope that you will use this goodwill to make Ondo State proud.
He, therefore wished him a very successful tenure ahead.
Chairman of the South-West Governors’ Forum and Governor of Ondo State, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu,SAN, on Wednesday met with President Muhammadu Buhari at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.
The governor seized the opportunity of the meeting to brief the President as regards the precarious security situation in the region, especially Ondo state.
“The Governor met with the President at a meeting; and it centered on the issue of security concerns in the Southwest, especially in Ondo state.
“It was a huge opportunity for the governor to put the records straight as regards the erroneous impression that Governor Akeredolu had asked all Fulani and herdsmen to vacate the state.
“The meeting afforded both leaders a great window to explore ingenious methods to tackle the issue of insecurity in the region.
“In particular, Governor Akeredolu sought and indeed, obtained the president’s support and encouragement to flush out criminals in the forests of Ondo State.
“It was a needful meeting and more of such are very likely in the days ahead as the unanimity of purpose against crime gets the desired attention”.
Governor Akeredolu alongside his brother Governors from the Southwest region and their colleagues from the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) met with the leadership of the Miyetti Allah in Akure on Monday.
The meeting was at the instance of the Chairman of the NGF and Governor of Ekiti State, Dr. John Kayode Fayemi.
At the Monday meeting, both the Leadership of Miyetti Allah and the Governors threw their support behind the directive of Governor Akeredolu that all herders occupying the forest reserves illegally should vacate it within seven days or properly get registered.
Aside, the meeting also affirmed the ban on night and underaged grazing and also outlawed the presence of cows in cities and highways.
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Donald Ojogo Commissioner for Information and Orientation Ondo State
IN TACKLING CRIME, ONDO STATE GOVERNMENT WILL NOT ACT OUTSIDE THE CONSTITUTION
The Presidency has been keenly monitoring events occurring in Ondo State and the “orders” by the government of the state, “asking herders to vacate the forests in seven days.”
What is clearly emerging, is a lack of consistency in messaging which in turn leads to various contradictions regarding accuracy and the intent behind the message. There is little to be said other than to call for restraint on both sides and urge the state government and the leadership of the Fulani communities to continue their dialogue for a good understanding that will bring to an urgent end, the nightmarish security challenges facing the state.
Governor Rotimi Akeredolu, a seasoned lawyer, Senior Advocate of Nigeria and indeed, a former President of the Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, has fought crime in his state with passion and commitment, greater sensitivity and compassion for the four years he has run its affairs and, in our view, will be the least expected to unilaterally oust thousands of herders who have lived all their lives in the state on account of the infiltration of the forests by criminals.
If this were to be the case, rights groups will be right in expressing worries that the action could set off a chain of events which the makers of our constitution foresaw and tried to guard against.
We want to make it clear that kidnapping, banditry and rustling are crimes, no matter the motive or who is involved. But, to define crime from the nameplates, as a number of commentators have erroneously done- which group they belong to, the language they speak, their geographical location or their faith is atavistic and cruel.
We need to delink terrorism and crimes from ethnicity, geographical origins and religion—to isolate the criminals who use this interchange of arguments to hinder law enforcement efforts as the only way to deal effectively with them.
The President, who swore to defend the constitution has spoken against the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) in asking citizens of Northern origin to leave; he did not spare the group based in Sokoto, ‘Muslim Solidarity Forum,’ which asked the Bishop of Sokoto to leave and is prepared to do all that the law permits to protect citizens all over the country in their choice of where they wished to reside and are treated as equal citizens.
The government of Ondo, and all the 35 others across the federation must draw clear lines between the criminals and the law abiding citizens who must equally be saved from the infiltrators. Beyond law and order, the fight against crime is also a fight for human values which are fundamental to our country.
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