OGUN STATE NEWS

CHOLERA OUTBREAK: OGHA SEEKS INTER-MINISTERIAL COLLABORATION

Ogun State House of Assembly has called on relevant government Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to collaborate with local governments in the state and the general populace on the need to take proactive measures towards curtailing the spread of cholera.

The Assemblymen, led by the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Oludaisi Elemide, made the call at the Assembly Complex, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, while responding to the presentation of the Chairman, House Committee on Health, Hon. Wahab Haruna, who spoke under personal explanation on the need for residents of the state to take necessary precautions against the disease.

The Speaker commended the state government for its prompt intervention through purchase of necessary protective kits meant to prevent the spread of the disease, soliciting the collaboration of relevant MDAs, as well as Departments of Public Health and Sanitation at the local governments

Earlier in his presentation, Hon. Haruna underscored the need to enforce compliance to public health precautions and promotion of hygiene by private food vendors to save the citizens.

Contributing, another lawmaker from Yewa North, Hon. Adegoke Adeyanju, sought more awareness and intervention from the government against the disease at the grassroots level.

 

Jamiu Lawal,

Head Information unit, OGHA

 

OGSG ENFORCES RIGHT-OF-WAY IN PREPARATION FOR SANGO-IDIROKO ROAD EXPANSION

An enforcement of right-of-way to clear illegal structures, in preparation for the expansion and upgrade of Sango-Idiroko road has commenced, as 135 structures were served contravention notice along the axis.

Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, TPl. Olatunji Odunlami, while addressing newsmen during the enforcement exercise, disclosed that the contract for the rehabilitation of the road was awarded by the federal government, saying two bridges would be erected along the road to decongest vehicular activities in the area.

Represented by the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Physical Planning Compliance and Enforcement, Mr. Babatunde Olugbewesa, the Commissioner explained that encroachment on alignment of the road which had already been defined, necessitated the need to recover the right-of-way.

"The road is an international road that is very important to the economic wellbeing of the state and the country, as it links Nigeria to Benin Republic via Idiroko border.

"Over time, people illegally encroached upon the right-of-way by placing metal containers and expanding their property boundaries to the road, leading to road congestion, especially road sellers at Oju-irin, Iyana Iyesi and Iyana Atan", he said.

Odunlami urged the people to cooperate with government in its efforts to sanitise the area and remove illegal structures, for work to immediately commence, advising traders to stay within the set boundaries to do their businesses rather than displaying wares indiscriminately.

 

Kehinde Osoko,

Press Officer, MPP&UD

 

TRAINING FOR MANAGEMENT LEVEL OFFICERS CONTINUES TOMORROW

A 2-day intensive training organised for Management Level Officers across cadres in the state Public Service, organised by the Bureau of Establishments and Training, Office of the Head of Service, continues tomorrow, Thursday, 27 June, 2024 by 9:00 am, at Obas' Complex, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta,

This was contained in a release signed by the Permanent Secretary in the Bureau, Mrs. Lydia Fajounbo, stating that the theme for the training remains, "Efficient Management of Public Resources".

The release urged participants to be seated by 8:30 am.

 

Tunde Olayiwola,

Press Officer, Office of the HoS

Mosunmola Feyisetan,

Editor, OGIS.

Ministry of Information & Strategy, Ogun State.
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GOV. ABIODUN COMMENDED FOR IMPACTFUL EDUCATIONAL POLICIES

The leadership of Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), Ogun State Branch, has lauded the implementation of teacher-friendly policies by Prince Dapo Abiodun-led administration that have impacted lives of teachers during the challenging period.

State Chairman of the Union, Comrade Oladipupo Sewakanu, made this submission in Abeokuta, during the opening ceremony of the Study Circle Leadership Workshop for State Executive Council (SWEC) members, commending government for the distribution of grains to teachers across the state, as well as making learners’ welfare paramount through the unconditional cash transfer.

Mr. Sewakanu appreciated government’s commitment to timely payment of salary, promotion of teachers and other welfare packages, expressing optimism that the governor would implement new minimum wage when it is signed into law.

In his address, the Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Prof. Abayomi Arigbabu, who doubled as the Chairman of the occasion, gave kudos to the teachers for their diligence, reminding them of their responsibilities of ensuring seamless impartation of knowledge to learners.

Represented by the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Mrs. Oluwatosin Oloko, Arigbabu enjoined teachers to continually put in their best and improve on their capacities, so as to add value to the sector.

 "Let us endeavour to be our best at all times and seek for more knowledge at any given opportunity, so that we can become better educators. It is also essential for NUT to initiate strategies that will ensure further fundamental re-engineering of the education sector in the state", he said.

In his remarks, the Head of Service, Mr. Kehinde Onasanya, represented by the Permanent Secretary, Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM), Mrs. Melutia Ogunremi, underscored the contributions of teachers to the development of the state, urging them to maximise the opportunities of the programme for personal upgrade.

Speaking, the Chairman, Ogun State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Dr. Femi Majekodunmi, advised teachers to cultivate the habit of reading in preparation for classes, saying NUT should support government to train teachers for efficiency.

 

Ayoola Obadimu

Press Officer, MOES&T

 

OGSG MOVES TO IMPROVE POWER GENERATION

Ogun State government has put machineries in motion to set up an industrial power house, to ensure uninterrupted power supply through a drafted bill that would soon become law.

This disclosure was made in Lagos by the Global Adviser, Boston Power Limited, who is the Consultant to the Ogun State government on Power, Mr. Olawale Oluwo, during a Stakeholders' Workshop on Ogun State Electricity Market.

Mr. Oluwo said the workshop was to map out ways to reform the electricity sector in the state, towards achieving adequate power supply for households, industrial and commercial use, alongside other public sector institutions within the state.

He pointed out that bills had been drafted and forwarded to the state House of Assembly and signed into law by Governor Dapo Abiodun, revealing that the Ministry of Energy and State Electricity Regulation would be established to oversee the activities of the sector.

Also speaking, Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Energy, Mr. Olufemi Omisanjo, explained that the bill would engender sufficient capacity to generate, transmit, distribute power and collect tariff, and serve as an avenue to generate revenue for the state, calling for private sector’s partnership and initiative, in a bid to ensure its success.

“In creating a viable and functional market, the workshop is an avenue for the government and its Consultants to meet with various stakeholders and investors, in order to understand how we intend to fashion out the very viable and bankable Ogun State Electricity Market”, he said.

A participant at the workshop, Mr. Babatunde Oshadare, noted that the project would ensure increased power supply for improved living condition of residents in the state.

 

Mosunmola Shobo,

Press Officer, BEES

 

TECHNOLOGY HAS TRANSFORMED EDUCATION SECTOR – OGUN PERM. SEC.

The introduction of technological innovation by the present administration in Ogun State has brought unprecedented transformation into the educational system.

Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, Mrs. Oluwatosin Oloko, who stated this while monitoring the ongoing Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) in Abeokuta axis of the state, highlighted the innovation to include, Optical Memory Recorder (OMR) sheet, online applications for examinations, among others, through Ogun State Education Revitalisation Agenda (OGSERA), noting that the initiative had improved teaching and learning.

Accompanied by the Director of Education, Department of Secondary and Higher Education, Mr. Oluwole Majekodunmi, Oloko explained that conducting examinations, transfer process into public primary and secondary schools, as well as other activities were flawless since adopting the new process, adding that Governor Dapo Abiodun’s huge investment in education was now yielding great achievement.

"Everything is seamless; we want to give kudos to our education-loving Governor for introducing technology aspects into the exercise", she said.

In their separate remarks, Junior School Principals of Government Science and Technical College, Idi-Aba, Abeokuta, Mr. Adejimi Adegboyega; St. Peter's College, Olomore, Abeokuta, Mrs. Deborah Salako and African Church Grammar School, Ita-Eko, Abeokuta, Mrs. Oluwafunmilayo Adekeye, pointed out that the state is noted for high standard and appreciated government for using technology to sustain the legacy.

The examiners supervising African Church Grammar School, Mr. Olusoji Oliyide and that of Lisabi Grammar School, Mr. Tolulope Soneye, attested that, “the materials were enough, the conduct was smooth and the examination papers were intact, giving no room for malpractices”.

 

Ayoola Obadimu

Press Officer, MOES&T

 

463 OGUN PILGRIMS BACK FROM SAUDI ARABIA

A total of 463 Ogun State pilgrims have so far arrived Nigeria via Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja, Lagos.

Speaking with newsmen, one of the pilgrims from Abeokuta North Local Government, Alhaja Isiwat Ajala, appreciated Allah for the safe return of pilgrims from the holy land.

She lauded the state Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun as well as officials of the Ogun State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board for putting up a hitch-free and memorable hajj.

Another pilgrim, Alhaji Fadilullai Tijani from Yewa North Local Government, expressed gratitude to Allah that the state did for not witness any casualty during the pilgrimage.

He also gave thumbs up for Governor Abiodun for a successful hajj, while praying for journey mercies for the next batch of pilgrims, scheduled to depart Mecca for Nigeria.

 

Lateefaht Ayoola,

Press Officer, MPW

Mosunmola Feyisetan,

Editor, OGIS.

Ministry of Information & Strategy, Ogun State.
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