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Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Rotimi Akeredolu SAN, has assured that his administration will continue to raise the banner of excellence at the Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba -Akoko(AAUA) and sustain the already attained status of the institution as one of the best in the country.

The Governor spoke while playing host to top management staff of AAUA at his office, Alagbaka Akure on Tuesday.

Akeredolu, also reiterated the commitment of his administration to sustaining and developing the three state owned Universities in the state despite the financial challenges.

He disclosed that although the burden running three Universities is draining the resources,noted his administration will continue to do its best to keep the institutions going in line with the desire of the people of the state.

‘’Running three universities is not a child’s play. We are going through some trying times, particularly financial’’, he said.

Commenting on the accreditation exercise of courses in the University coming up this month, Governor Akeredolu said it was unfortunate that the exercise will be holding at the same period for the three state owned universities but was quick to add that Adekunle Ajasin University being the flagship of the institutions will not be abandoned.

‘’We are facing a lot of challenges but the accreditation cannot wait. It is not what we can postpone, we will do our best and see what we can do and make sure that we at least get something for the university to scale through this exercise’, the governor assured.

Earlier, the Acting Vice Chancellor, Professor Olugbenga Ige said the re-election of Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu for another term of four years was consequent upon the sound leadership which the governor has brought to bear on the people of the state.

‘’Mr Governor sir, we want to rejoice with you as critical stakeholder in the educational sector of Ondo State. And to inform you that your re-election is a testimony of the impact which your leadership has effected in the lives of the people of Ondo State.

The University town of Akungba Akoko Southwest Local Government Area of Ondo State was thrown into mourning last Saturday when a truck loaded with rice lost its control due to brake failure and it resulted into deaths of many including children hawkers around Ibaka market of the town.

It gathered that two children hawking Fufu were part of those who lost their lives while some are in critical condition at different hospitals in the area.

Efforts to speak with the monarch of the town the Alale of Akungba, Oba Sunday Ajimo to inquire from him steps to be taken to avert the incessant road carriages was not fruitful.

A palace source said that series of interventional prayers had been organized in the past on the safety of the residents.

However, it was gathered that the incident had brought sorrow and sullen faces to the residents of Akoko, particularly the Ibaka area.

In efforts to make our highways safer to eradicate all incidences of road traffic crashes and its attendant fatalities, the Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety Corps, Dr Boboye Oyeyemi has urged Administrators of Local Governments in the country to relocate markets from the highways, noting that it would help the existing operational efforts of the FRSC towards enhancing the safety of the entire motoring population.

According to Bisi Kazeem, the Corps Public Education Officer, the Corps Marshal made this call while decrying the recent road traffic crash caused by break failure and loss of control that claimed multiple lives at the Ibaka area of Akungba Akoko, Akoko South-West Local Government Area of Ondo State on Saturday evening.

Lamenting the huge loss of lives and damage to properties occasioned by the unfortunate but avoidable occurrence, Oyeyemi explained that the crash occurred at about 6.30 pm on Sarturday 31 October, 2020, when a DAF Truck loaded with bags of rice rammed into the stalls in the market and crashed into a Toyota Camry saloon car, Toyota corolla and 3 other motorcycles.

The fatal crash involved a total of 23 people comprising of 11 male adults, 3 male children, 7 female adult and 2 female children. Out of the 23 people involved, a total of 7 people comprising of 3 male adults, 3 female adult and 1 male child were rescued with different degrees of injuries were taking to the hospital.

While 16 people got killed comprising of 8 male adults, 2 male children, 4 female adult and 2 female children and the dead bodies had been deposited at Specialist Hospital Ikare and General Hospital Iwaro Oka mortuaries respectively by FRSC emergency rescue teams.

The Corps Marshal who spoke extensively on the urgency of such relocation also revealed that the Corps was concerned with the rising statistics of innocent citizens who had lost their lives as a result of building markets close to the highways and had since initiated impact oriented operational strategies to curb the menace.

He however lamented that the strategies no matter how good would not yield desired results if the government at the grassroots did not rise to the responsibility of relocating those markets.

Commiserating with the families of the victims, the Corps Marshal advised road users to be more disciplined, maintain their vehicles regularly and maintain prescribed speed limits at all times especially crowded places like markets.

…congratulate Gov. Akeredolu on his re-election

Members of the House of Representatives from Ondo state have congratulated the state Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu SAN, on his victory at the  October 10th, 2020 Governorship Election in the state.

Delivering a message from the Lower Chamber of the National Assembly to Governor Akeredolu in his office in Akure, the memeber representing IleOluji-Okeigbo/Odigbo Federal Constituency,  Hon Mayowa Akinfolarin said the victory of Governor Akeredolu was well-deserved having delivered maximally on his electoral promises to the people of the state in his outgoing first term.  

Hon Akinfolarin who was accomplained  by three other  members of the green chamber, Hon Timehin Adelegbe,  Hon Ade Adeogun and Hon Tajudeen Adefisoye, equalled used the visit to convey the  empathy of the National Assembly to Governor Akeredolu and victims of the recently hijacked #ENDSARS protest.

The Federal lawmakers who commended the governor for the way he handled the vprotests of #ENDSARS in the state said the people are solidily behind the governor.

In his response, Governor Akeredolu appreciated the lawmakers for their support and promised to continue to make them proud in the discharge of his duties as Governor of the Sunshine State.

The governor described his re-election as a collective joy and victory for all progressive minded persons within and outside the All Progressives Congress.

He assured that the people of the State will not regret having voted massively for him for a second term in office.

…appreciates Sacrifices by Police personnel, delegates to visit families of deceased and injured officers

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP M.A Adamu, NPM, mni has inaugurated a 9-Man Committee for the assessment of losses suffered by the Nigeria Police Force during the ENDSARS Protests across the country.

The IGP, during the inauguration program which held at the Force Headquarters, Abuja, today, Friday, 30th October, 2020, noted that the setting up of the Assessment Committee is informed by the need to properly document the losses suffered by the Force for the purposes of strategic planning, re-construction and re-equipment as well as for future reference.

He observed that the Force encountered huge losses in terms of human and material resources during the ENDSARS protests which commenced on a rather peaceful note but unfortunately degenerated into violence, loss of lives and wanton destruction of property.

The Committee, which has CP Abutu Yaro as Chairman, was charged by the IGP to see the assignment as a call to service which must be undertaken with purposefulness, empathy, dedication and sacrifice.

The terms of reference of the Committee include: that the delegation should physically visit the scenes of incident and capture the pictorials of all damages done to police infrastructure and personnel; verify the fatalities suffered by the police; establish the weapons holdings that were lost during the incidents, amongst others.

The IGP particularly emphasized that the delegates should visit families of deceased police officers and the injured on behalf of the Force.

The IGP, while appreciating President Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, the Vice President, Prof Yemi Osinbajo, GCON and Government at all levels for their support and commitment to the holistic reforms of the Force, reassured the families of the deceased police officers and the injured their losses and sacrifices would continually be remembered by the Force and the nation.

The IGP also appreciated the professional conduct and restraints by Police personnel during the period, even in the face of imminent threats to their lives.

DCP FRANK MBA

FORCE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER

FORCE HEADQUARTERS

ABUJA

Ondo State Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, has issued 7-day ultimatum to individuals or groups with illegal firearms and ammunition to surrender them to the appropriate authorities in the state.

Governor Akeredolu gave the directive on Friday in a statement made available to journalists in Akure by the state Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Donald Ojogo.

According to Akeredolu, all such arms and ammunition should be returned to the Commandant of the South West Security Network, otherwise known as AMOTEKUN at the Pa Fasoranti’s Gardens, Alagbaka, Akure within these seven days.

He posited that all those in the category of illegal arms and ammunition bearers are to take advantage of this window of grace to return these deadly weapons as security agencies shall take necessary steps against defiance after the seven days period.

“Those who find it difficult to physically present such arms and ammunition for obvious reasons are advised and indeed, encouraged to call 08079999989 for further advice and instructions on appropriate steps to be taken,” Akeredolu said.

The governor who also expressed great concern over what he described as the low level of policing in Ondo State said policing was the key and could only thrive on a note of mutual trust and respect.

He said, “the general observation across the state shows a very low level of policing which is risky to society. Of note, policing is key and can only thrive on a note of mutual trust and respect. We can all, only strive for a better society and brace up to take maximum advantage of lessons learnt from the unfortunate incidents of the last two weeks.

“Saddening as the events appear, there is no doubt that a fresh orientation, perception of self appraisal as well as an encouraging mood of sober reflection pervades the Nation.”

Governor Akeredolu, therefore, advised the Police authorities to take up their responsibilities as an institution and take charge of the public space for the good of all.

Culled from Business day

Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu SAN, has approved the setting up of a 25-member Committee ahead of his inauguration for a second term in office.

The composition of the Committee is as follows:

Hon. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa——Chairman

Members:

Mr. Tayo Oluwatuyi

Chief Olugbenga Ale

Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo

Mr. Wale Akinterinwa

Mr. Donald Ojogo

Pastor Femi Agagu

Mrs.Hon Fagbemi Omolola Julianah

Mrs. Bunmi Ademosu

Dr(Mrs) Olawumi Ilawole

Mr. Boye Oyewumi

Hon. Simeon Toluwani Borokini

Chief Bukola Adetula

Mr. Odimayo Jimi

Mrs. Renike Witherspoon

Mr. Alex Kalejaiye

Mr. Olutayo Babalola

Engr Oladimeji Alex Akin

Tosin Ogunbodede Esq

Mr. Olayato Aribo

Hon. Akogun Olugbenga Omole

Very Revd. R.O.A Agboola

Alhaji Khaleel Fawehinmi

Alhaji Jimoh Dojumo

Mr Kunle Adebayo—————–Secretary

The committee is expected to come up with an acceptable program of events for the inauguration and ensure its success.

The inauguration of Governor Oluwarotimi O. Akeredolu,SAN and the Deputy Governor-elect, Hon. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa comes up on the 23rd of February, 2021.

Signed

Donald Ojogo
Hon. Commissioner for Information and Orientation,
Ondo State

ANNOUNCER

Ondo state Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu SAN has directed the resumption of schools after the #EndSARS protests.

According to the statement released by the Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Pastor. Femi Agagu, schools are to resume on Monday 2nd November 2020.

“Mr Governor has directed that all schools should resume on Monday 2nd November 2020 now that the State has become peaceful. Parents and the public are to note this directive and all schools are to comply”.

…to mark this year’s Eidul-Mawlid Celebration

The Federal Government has declared Thursday October 29, 2020 as Public Holiday to mark this year’s Eidul-Mawlid Celebration in commemoration of the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him).

Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, who made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government, congratulated the Muslim faithful both at home and abroad for witnessing this year’s occasion.

He enjoined them to imbibe the spirit of love, patience and perseverance which are the virtues of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), adding that doing so would guarantee peace and security in the country.

The Minister admonished Muslims to follow the teaching of the Holy Quran in Chapter 4 Verse 59 which says: “O you who believe! Obey God and obey the Messenger, and those from among you who are vested with authority; and if you are to dispute among yourselves about anything, refer it to God and the Messenger, if indeed you believe in God and the Last Day. This is the best (for you), and fairest in the end”.

Aregbesola enjoined Nigerians, particularly Muslims, at this moment, to abhor violence, lawlessness, wantonness and daylight robbery as witnessed across the country most recently, stressing that Nigeria is the pride of the black race and should provide responsible leadership for the greatness and development of the African continent and all black people.

While calling for a stop to all divisive tendencies across the country, the Minister urged all Nigerians and the youth in particular, to embrace peace and cooperate with the President Muhammadu Buhari led-Administration in its effort to build a virile nation, which all citizens can be proud of.

Ogbeni Aregbesola who described the youth as the hope and future of the nation advised them further to deepen democracy and not dampen it. For him, it is with more democracy that we can overcome our challenges, noting that the challenges of nationhood that we face are surmountable if we work through the democratic process.

He wishes all Muslims a happy Eidul- Mawlid Celebration and all Nigerians a Happy Holiday.

The Chairman State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) in Ondo State, Princess Oladunni Odu says that the fire break at Oke-eda annex office of the board is an unfortunate incident and a major disaster to the entire SUBEB board.

It would be recalled that the fire out brake which occurred at the midnight of Sunday 25th October 2020 burnt the SUBEB annex office at Oke-eda Akure and the marketing unit of Ondo State Radiovision Cooperation (OSRC) to ashes. The causes of the fire is yet unknown to anyone till the present.

The SUBEB Boss when she visited the scene at the early hour of yesterday Monday 26th October 2020 expressed dismay over the fire outbreak adding that the unfortunate occurrence has caused havoc to the board property including the lost of many documents to the strange inferno.

In her response to the issue of no water in the fire service tank, Odu said such development is unbearable and uncalled for looking at the havoc caused by the fire.

Mike Kuwoye,
S.A to Princess Odu,
Media and Publicity.