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  • Gov Akeredolu Seeks partnership with futa on teachers’ training

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    Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN, has declared his administration’s readiness to partner with the Federal University of Technology (FUTA), Akure, in training Teachers in the state, particularly in Science and Technology.

    The Governor noted that his administration will continue to encourage Continuing Education to improve the standard of education in the State.

    Governor Akeredolu spoke on Tuesday while playing host to the Principal Officers of FUTA, led by the new Vice Chancellor, Professor Adenike Oladiji, in his office, Alagbaka, Akure.

    He also congratulated Prof. Oladiji on her appointment as the first female VC of the University, while expressing confidence in her ability to do well in the new preferment.

    Governor Akeredolu said: “A number of our teachers need what I will call ‘Continuing Education’ and you can help us in that area, particularly our science teachers. They can be with you for two weeks for training.

    “A few of them have forgotten what they have learnt. So, continuing education will be very important to us. We have a policy that you don’t earn promotion until you have added degree or additional qualification. We also have our own Institute (PSTI) in Ilara-Mokin, and there can be collaboration.”

    The Governor added that the state Tech Hub at the University, which is an incubating center, has continued to train several people in diverse areas.

    He also appreciated the VC for supporting BEMORE, an initiative of the First Lady, Mrs Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu.

    Earlier, the VC commended the Governor over the appointment of FUTA alumni in his cabinet including the Chief of Staff to the Governor, Chief Olugbenga Ale. She described them as worthy alumni doing the institution proud.

    Richard Olatunde
    Chief Press Secretary to the Governor of Ondo State.
    August 23, 2022.

    📸 Blessed Michael

  • Akeredolu Constitutes Governing Councils For Ondo Tertiary Institutions

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    PRESS STATEMENT

    Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN, has approved the constitution of Governing Councils for the Four Tertiary Institutions in the State.

    The move is aimed at consolidating the gains of his administration in the education sector and to further strengthen its development.

    Members of the Governing Councils for the four tertiary institutions are as follows:

    UNIVERSITY OF MEDICAL SCIENCES, ONDO (UNIMED)

    1. Prof. Ayo Arowojolu-Pro-Chancellor/Chairman
      2.  Prof. Tolu Odugbemi
    3. Chief Adetola Wewe
    4. Dr. Adeluse Obe
    5. Special adviser to the Governor on Health
    6. Commissioner for Health
    7. Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology
    8. Niyi Kukoyi, Esq
    9. Surveyor Niran Akinniyi
    10. Otunba Wanle Akinboboye
    11. Dr. Yemi Mahmud

    OLUSEGUN AGAGU UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCES AND TECHNOLOGY, OKITIPUPA (OAUSTECH)

    1. Prof. Adebo Adesomoju-Pro-Chancellor/Chairman
    2. Prof. Segun Adegbulugbe
    3. Prof. Micheal Faborode
    4. Mr. Foluso Aminu
    5. Chief Ola Iwaeni
    6. Secretary to the State Government
    7. Commissioner for Finance
    8. Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology
    9. Mr. Benson Obayelu
    10. Dr. Festus Adejuyite
    11. Mr. Yinka Akinola
    12. Mrs. Pipeola Ikotun

    ADEKUNLE AJASIN UNIVERSITY, AKUNGBA-AKOKO (AAUA)

    1. Dr. Tunji Abayomi-Pro-Chancellor/Chairman
    2. Prof. Wole Akeredolu
    3. Princess Dupe Adetuwo
    4. Mr. Wale Gbakinro, FCA
    5. Arch. Tosho Ale
    6. Mr. Oluyide Mekuleyi
    7. Special Adviser to the Governor on Education
    8. Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning
    9. Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology
    10. Engr. Remi Osiberu
    11. Mrs. Tayo Ikotun
    12. Dr. Ibrahim Eneye
    13. Dr. Emmanuel Onyeama

    RUFUS GIWA POLYTECHNIC,OWO (RUGIPO)

    1. Chief Banji Alabi-Chairman
    2. Engr. Febi Adeyemi
    3. Mr. Muyiwa Asagunla
    4. Mr. Femi James, FCA
    5. Mrs. Morenike Alaka
    6. Mrs. Olufunke Agagu
    7. Engr. Ade Adetimehin
    8. Prof. Mrs. Olubunmi Omoniyi
    9. Mrs. Bosede Osunmakinwa
    10. Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education, Science and Technology
    11. Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Finance
    12. Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Infrastructure
    13. Permanent Secretary, Establishments
    14. Permanent Secretary, Lands

    Governor Akeredolu congratulates the appointees, while charging them to contribute their quotas to the development of Tertiary institutions in the State and strengthen Education development.

    Signed:
    Richard Olatunde
    Chief Press Secretary to the Governor of Ondo State.
    August 23, 2022.

  • Six persons die in Ondo road fatal accident

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    Six persons on Tuesday lost their lives in a fatal road accident which occurred in Ajue on the Ondo-Ore road in Ondo state.

    The accident occurred when the driver of a trailer coming from Ore Axis lost control of the wheels and veered off the road before ramming into a Nissan bus conveying ten passengers.

    The Unit Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Ore, Ondo state, Mr. Sikiru Alonge, who confirmed the accident, said six victims of the accident, who were inside the bus were said to have died on the spot.

    Alonge said those who lost their lives to the accident are one male, four female adult and a female child while four persons were injured.

    He however, added that corpses of casualties have been taken to the Ore General hospital’s morgue.

  • Student bags 6 months for stealing laptops worth N325,000

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    A 22-year old Student, Umar Farouk, was on Tuesday sentenced to six months imprisonment at a Kado Grade 1 Area Court Abuja, for stealing two laptops worth N325,000.

    Farouk of Jahi Abuja, who pleaded guilty to the charges of criminal tresspass and theft, however, prayed the court to temper justice with mercy and be lenient with him.

    “Yes I committed the offence, the economy has been really difficult especially with the ongoing strike and I regret my actions; I ask that the court have mercy on me,’’ the convict said.

    Delivering judgment, the Area Court Judge, Mohammed Wakili Justice, convicted and sentenced the him following his admission of the offence.

    Justice said the court found the defendant guilty of the offence, in line with his plea for mercy.

    “Farouk is hereby sentenced to six months imprisonment with an option to pay N10, 000 fine,’’ Wakili pronounced.

    He ruled that the sentence would serve as a deterrent to those with similar intentions, adding that cases of theft were becoming rampant in the society.

    The Area Court Judge advised the convict to be of good behaviour by using his talent as an IT student to take care of himself and avoid committing crime in future.

    Ealier, the prosecution counsel, Mr Edwin Ochayi, said Mr Sadiq Aroke of Lugbe Abuja, also the Manager of Prized Photos Jabi Shoprite, reported the matter at Life Camp Police station on July 27.

    Ochayi told the court that the convict had committed the offences at 8:50 p.m. on April 5, at Prized Photos Jabi Shoprite, Abuja.

    According to him, the convict entered into the photo shop at Jabi shoprite and complained that the ATM machine in the mall swallowed his ATM card.

    He said while at the shop, Farouk tactically picked the office keys, which gave him access into the photo studio where he stole two HP laptops, one valued at N225,000 and the other N100,000.

    The counsel further said the convict ran to an unknown destination, not knowing the CCTV camera captured him, saying during police investigation on July 27, Farouk was arrested.

    The offence, Ochayi said, contravened the provisions of the Penal Code Law.

    NAN

  • Football Stakeholders Forum Congratulates New Sunshine Stars Coaching Crew

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    Ondo State Football Stakeholders Forum (OSFSF) has congratulated Mr Edith Olumide Agoye who has just been appointed as Sunshine Stars Football Club Head Coach ahead of the 2022/23 Nigeria Professional Football League season.

    The convener of the OSFSF, Otunba Dele Ologbese in a statement made available to newsmen In Akure, the state capital, charged the Akunu Akoko born gaffer to demonstrate high level of proficiency and proactiveness in handling the team’s affairs towards attaining the primary target set before his crew by the management of the team.

    Edith Olumide Agoye was 3SC tactician for nine years until his appointment as Akure Landlords Head Coach.

    The former Ondo State Football Association (FA) Vice Chairman said Agoye must convince all stakeholders on his ability to achieve victories at all times.

    The Akoko South West FA Chairman said: “The newly appointed Ondo State based team head coach should display the right attitude and winning strategies for the team towards achieving the targeted continental slot at the end of the coming football season.

    The proprietor of Ologbese football academy said: “the new coach is being reminded of enormous tasks before him by the management which he must accomplish by all legitimate means.

    ” The management should ensure their is enabling environment for the coach and his crew to succeed.

    Ologbese added that the state’s Sports Commissioner for Youth and sports development, Hon .Dele Ologun and the Ondo State Football Agency (ODSFA) Coordinator, Mr Tunde Ogunja must do everything humanly possible towards making the team welfare packages a priority.

    He said the management must also ensure that the players and their officials are well motivated in order to get the best from them.

    According to the former ODSFA secretary, “the new Sunshine Stars tactician must be giving a target to let him know that it’s no more business as usual.

    “A code of conduct and ethics be set for the team towards instilling the much needed discipline towards achieving optimal performance.”

    “Once again the Ondo State Football Stakeholders Forum felicitates with Agoye and his two assistants, Akin Olowookere and Banjo Adepoju on their unveiling as the new handlers of Sunshine Stars and wished them success in their new assignments.

    “We promise to give the team the needed encouragement and support to succeed in their new assignment,” he assured.

  • Deji of Akure closes shops on Monday

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    PRESS RELEASE

    CLOSURE OF MARKETS AND SHOPS IN OBSERVANCE OF ANNUAL AHEREGBE FESTIVAL

    The Palace of the Deji and Paramount Ruler of Akure Kingdom wishes to inform residents of Akure that all Markets and Shops in Akure will be shut on Monday 22nd August, 2022

    The closure becomes necessary as part of the age long tradition in observance of the annual Aheregbe Festival.

    The Palace wishes to inform residents that no trading or opening of shops under any guise will be allowed during the festival.

    It is imperative to clarify that ONLY Pharmacy shops and Patent Medicine Stores will be allowed to open during the festival

    Residents, Market Women and shop owners are kindly enjoined to comply with this directive.

    However, the festival will not restrict both human and vehicular movement.

    Akure a gbe a oo

    Signed.
    Adeyeye Michael
    Chief Press Secretary to the Deji of Akure.
    August 20, 2022.

  • No religious discrimination in Ondo – Akeredolu

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    •We’ll Never Forget Akeredolu – Muslims

    Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN, has said there is no religious discrimination in the State.

    The Governor noted that religious tolerance is rooted in Ondo State, adding that both Christians and Muslims as well as traditionalists are given equal treatment in the Sunshine State.

    This is even as Muslims in the State declared that the administration of Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN, will never be forgotten in the history of the State.

    Arakunrin Akeredolu, who spoke at the Housewarming Ceremony of Albarka Lodge built by the Grand Imam of Akure, Sheikh Abdul-Hakeem Yayi Akorede, said the religious tolerance in the State is largely responsible for the peaceful co-existence of the various religious leaders in the State.

    He congratulated Sheikh Akorede and commended him for toeing his father’s path in principle and action.

    In a brief lecture, Imam AbdulRafiu Ajiboye Lagbaji said the administration of Governor Akeredolu has benefited both Muslims and Christians.

    He noted that Governor Akeredolu has shown love and commitment to the Muslim community, adding that the Mosque built at the Government House premises by the Governor has continued to bring joy and satisfaction to the Muslims in the State.

    The event was attended by the Deputy Governor, Hon. Lucky Aiyedatiwa; Members of the State Executive Council led by the Secretary to the State Government, Princess Oladunni Odu; Muslim Clerics and other important dignitaries.

    Richard Olatunde
    Chief Press Secretary to the Governor of Ondo State.
    August 20, 2022.
    📸Olawale Abolade.

  • PDP should pacify Wike, Akinlaja tells party leadership

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    The former two term federal legislator Hon Joseph Iranola Akinlaja said PDP would have a huge problem if Wike refuses to support the party.

    He stated this during a press briefing in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.

    Akinlaja said Atiku should have personally visited Wike and other aspirants to forge a united front ahead of the 2023 general election.

    The former Ondo East / West two term House of Representatives expressed pessimism that Atiku would accept the outcome of the ongoing reconciliation talks between Wike’s men and the party.
    He also called on Ayu to toe the path of honour and resign as he promised before the party primary.

    Akinlaja said: “I hoped that Wike does not refuse to support Atiku and the PDP. It will be a huge problem for the PDP if the matter is not resolved.

    “It is sad that we, politicians, are always wiser with benefit of hindsight.
    “When political parties lose elections, they would want to come together after testing their strength at the polls.

    “There is no need for any committee because the results might not be accepted by Atiku. A 14-man committee picked Wike as running mate but the candidate said it should be Okowa and that deepened the suspicion.

    “If I were the candidate, I would have visited the aspirants. Atiku would have visited other aspirants at their homes and pleaded for support.”

    ‘Why Ayu should resign?

    On the call for Ayu’s resignation, Akinlaja said: “During negotiation, nothing is out of place since Ayu mentioned it himself that he will resign after the presidential primary. All the Southern governors agreed that the South should produce the next president.
    “They conceded Ayu to be chairman, believing that it will be easy to argue that the presidential candidate should come from the South.

    “The core PDP leaders wanted Atiku and Ayu had no choice but to make a statement that he will resign as a balancing act. His resignation was an action before the primary.
    “Now that Atiku has emerged, nobody ought to have told Ayu to resign. He should have resigned immediately based on the understanding. He ought not to be controversial.
    “They are now saying it is when the candidate emerges (wins the election) that he can resign. My opinion is different from the core party leaders opinion.

    “On scheduled meeting”
    ‘If those in Wike’s camp could fly from different parts of the country to Port Harcourt for the talks, we have no genuine excuse to be absent.” a party stalwart said.

    There was no official statement from Atiku’s camp as at the time of filing this report.
    Okon another party leader corroborated Hon Akinlaja and said only the Rivers governor can lead PDP to electoral victory in 2023.
    Okon, who spoke with reporters in Uyo, suggested that Wike should also double as the national chairman of the PDP when Ayu is eased out.

    Those in Atiku’s camp include Governor Ahmadu Fintiri (leader), Eyitayo Jegede (SAN), ex-Governor Liyel Imoke, Senator Ben Obi and ex-Governor Sule Lamido.
    It was being speculated last night that a former governor of Kano State may join Atiku’s team, following his likely defection to PDP.

    The Wike’s team include; Former Governor of Ondo State, Dr Olusegun Mimiko (leader), former Senate President David Mark, ex–AGF and Minister of Justice Mohammed Bello Adoke (SAN), ex-Governor Hassan Dankwambo; ex-Governor Donald Duke, Nnenna Ukeje, one-time Federal Road Maintenance Agency (FERMA) boss Jide Adeniji, Sen. Olaka Nwogu and Mohammed Abubakar from Kano State
    Apart from the teams, both Atiku and Wike were expected to be on standby during the negotiation for consultation on terms agreeable to them.

    “The PDP will win in Ondo depending on reconciliation between Jegede and Mimiko.” Hon Akinlaja stated.

  • Expose kidnappers, other criminals, get reward–ODSG

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    The Ondo State government has placed the sum of fifty thousand naira (N50, 000) as reward for anyone who exposes or reports incident leading to the arrest of kidnappers or other criminals in the state.

    Briefing newsmen shortly after the weekly State Executive Council meeting, the Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Mrs Bamidele Ademola-Olateju, said the development was to further encourage citizens to give useful and timely information about criminal activities in any part of the state.

    “From now on, anyone who reports a crime and we follow the trail, and it leads to a successful prosecution of the criminal, that person will be offered a reward of fifty thousand naira.

    “We want people in Ondo state to say something when they see something. We want our people to be proactive in the area of security to rid Ondo State of criminals, bandits and terrorists”, she said

    The Commissioner also added that the Council acknowledged the appreciation and commendation from the residents which followed the good initiative of the government to have a toll free line.

    The Toll Free line is 0800-555-5555. Anybody can call to give security tips and report any criminal activities in his or her area.

    She called for timely reportage of criminal activities, saying government would protect anybody who reports or gives useful information about criminal activities in his area.

  • Be passionate with your work- Aiyedatiwa charges N-POWER beneficiaries

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    …don’t despise this little beginning, he advised

    Ondo State Deputy Governor, Hon Lucky Aiyedatiwa has appealed to the State N-POWER new intakes on the need to be passionate, conscientious and diligent in their new assignment.

    The Deputy Governor in a congratulatory speech to the new beneficiaries also enjoined them to see their new beginning as part of their journey of life.

    Aiyedatiwa made the appeal at the deployment and physical verification of N-POWER Batch C, Stream 2 beneficiaries at YESSO Office, Governor office, Alagbaka Akure on Monday.

    His words, “life is a journey, it is not how you starts that matters, it is how you are going to end life journey” .

    “The starting point might be very, very rough, just like some of us have a very rough beginning” , he said.

    Continued, the Deputy Governor disclosed that, “the first 13 years of my life, I didn’t see motor car, I was on the riverside, fishing” .

    “But along the line, I worked at different settings, I once worked at the Toll gate”.

    Speaking further to the happy beneficiaries, Aiyedatiwa said, “this is not the end point, it is just the beginning, because training for winning, makes you rugged” .

    “Enjoy the way you are, on your way to where you are going” , he said.

    “Don’t despise this little beginning, it will go a long way to support you at this level” .

    He also enjoined them to be honest in whatever they are doing.

    “Where you are now, take it seriously, whatever you do, people are watching… don’t close door where decision will be made on your behalf because you won’t be there, somebody have to speak on your behalf”, he further advice them.

    “So, enjoy what you are doing, put in all your best like Ilaje born Orimisan Igbayisemore who was once like you, but today, he is an ‘Ambassador’ known all over the country because of the creativity he put in, in his days as N-POWER beneficiary”, he disclosed.

    In the same vein, Special Adviser to Governor on Public and Inter-Governmental Relations, Hon. Mrs Olubunmi Ademosun called on the beneficiaries to cultivate emotional disposition as well as acquisition of more knowledge in their primary assignments, charging them to be worthy Ambassadors.

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