OGUN ADVISE PUBLIC TO FOLLOW DUE DILIGENCE IN LAND PURCHASE
As a measure to curb the incessant cases of land grabbers in the State, members of the public have been advised to investigate thoroughly before making payment for any landed property.
The Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice in the State , Mr. Oluwasina Ogungbade, made this known in an interview with Newsmen, saying, the general public should follow due diligence in land purchase in order not to lose their hard earned money to land grabbers.
The Commissioner said despite land grabbing laws and committee setup by the government, the Ministry of Justice, had continue to face challenges on land grabbing, advising the public to seek professional advice when purchasing a land. He emphasised that, there were competent Estate practitioners and qualified lawyers among others as professional, people could engage before acquisition of any land, noting that there services would serve as a proper guide against several anomalies associated with land matters.
"The Ogun State Government is doing everything legally possible to ensure that cases of land grabbing is drastically reduced, if not completely nipped in the bud," he said.
The Commissioner pointed out that the taskforce saddled with the responsibility of ensuring that illegality of land acquisition was abated would stop at nothing to make anyone who constitutes nuisance face the full wrath of the law, saying no individual or group of person would be allowed to manipulate the State Judiciary system.
The Commissioner shed more light on the case of the Fibiwoga Family and as to why they were not the rightful owner of the 350 acres of land in dispute with the government.
“ Initially the Fibiwoga Family received a judgment from the customary court and they came to the Ministry of Justice to lay contrasting claims that the other family is trespassing on their land, I invited both sides and they presented their survey for proper investigation at the bureau of land and when the report came it shows that government land is part of 350 acres Fibiwoga family is claiming, so I told them this is not only about the other party it also involves government and I will do anything to defend government property,“ he said.
He affirmed that steps were being taken to revert the judgment, adding that he was aware of legal action being taken by the family but said he had not received any letter and ready to give accurate justice without fear or intimidation, reassuring the general public of getting well deserved justice.
Modupe Salabiu and Margret Ayayi,
Information and Public Relations Officers, Ministry of Justice
STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP COURSE PARTICIPANTS ELECT PIONEER EXECUTIVES
In a remarkable display of unity and leadership, top-ranking government functionaries including Permanent Secretaries, General Managers, Clerk of the House, Principals General and other Heads of Agencies participating in the maiden Strategic Leadership and Management Course 1 at the Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona School of Governance Studies, Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye, have elected a pioneer Executive Council to lead and sustain the group’s objectives beyond classroom.
The Election, took place at the training venue, produced a leadership team committed to driving collaboration, legacy, and excellence beyond the classroom.
Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Forestry Dr. Adekunle Oyesanwen, emerged as the President, while Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development Mrs. Oluwatoyin Adewole, was elected Vice President.
The team also includes Executive Secretary, Ogun State Health Insurance Agency, Dr. Dosumu Afolabi, who was elected Secretary, while Principal General, Remo Division of the Teaching Service Commission Dr. Ayodele Womiloju, was chosen as the Welfare Officer.
Handling public image and communication duties was General Manager, Ogun State Broadcasting Corporation (OGBC), Mrs. Toyin Sogbesan, to serve as the Public Relations Officer.
The financial stewardship of the group rests with Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, Mrs. Oluwatosin Ol oko, elected as Treasurer, while Auditor General for Local Governments, Mr. Lamidi Mulero, would oversee financial accountability in his new role as the Financial Secretary.
Presenting the new officers to the Director of the Centre, Professor Sola Adeyanju, on behalf of the Head of Service, Mr. Kehinde Onasanya, the Permanent Secretary, Bureau of Establishments and Training, Mrs. Lydia Fajounbo, expressed deep appreciation to the Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, for approving the strategic capacity-building programme.
In his address, Director of the Centre, Prof. Sola Adeyanju commended the participants for their commitment and encouraged them to remain bonded even beyond the course, while challenging them to embark on a legacy project that would leave a lasting imprint on the Centre and inspire future participants.
Responding on behalf of the new Executive Council, Dr. Oyesanwen, pledged to uphold the ideals of the training, assuring that Course 1 would set a high benchmark for future participants.
As part of their community engagement, the participants, led by Professor Adeyanju, paid a courtesy visit to the Ebumawe of Ago-Iwoye, Oba Abdul-Rasak Adenugba, who warmly received them and applauded the initiative aimed at enhancing governance and strategic thinking in the public service.
Omolara Osindele & Tunde Olayiwola,
Information and Public Relations Officers, Office of Head of Service
MSMEs: CAPACITY BUILDING PROGRAMMES FOR IMPROVED ACCESS TO FINANCE UNDERWAY – OGUN COMMISSIONER
Ogun State Government is currently working on implementing capacity building programmes to help businesses thrive as well as enable entrepreneurs access single-digit loans.
Commissioner for Industry, Trade and Investment, Mr. Adebola Sofela disclosed this in Abeokuta during the Stakeholder’s Engagement on ‘Business Enabling Environment and MSMEs Support in Ogun State, organised by the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ).
Sofela said the Abiodun-led administration has been deliberate at creating enabling environment for businesses to start and grow, adding that the capacity programmes would further help boost the growth of businesses.
“It is important to note that in the course of this year, there will also be engagement in terms of capacity building and business clinics where we will be offering not just business but financial advisory which will help businesses have access to market, finance, developing skills and competencies for us to be able to access single digit loans from Development Partners like SMEDAN and others,” the Commissioner revealed.
He added that the government had been working on Independent Power Projects (IPP) to meet the energy needs of businesses as well as working on developing an Industrial Park specifically for small scale businesses.
He urged entrepreneurs to complement government efforts by being deliberate and disciplined in managing their businesses and follow sustainable business practices as well as seek beneficial information which could help their businesses.
Also speaking, Head of Component, Policy and Strategy, GIZ (Ogun State), Mr. Akinropo Omoware, who focused on “Building Resilience –Addressing Growing Business Constraints for MSMEs in Nigeria” said there was need for collaboration between government and the private sector, adding that electricity, digitisation, access to finance among others were germane to business growth.
Omoware commended the energy and Industrial Cluster projects, saying it would help reduce the cost of production and make businesses more competitive especially in view of the African Continental Free Trade Agreement which would commence soon.
Earlier, Team Lead, GIZ-SEDIN, Gopa Worldwide Consultants, Mr. Peik Bruhns, spoke on the Inspire, Create, Start and Scale (ICSS) Entrepreneurship Development Programme, said the ICSS was a modular development programme which would help improve the capacity of established and aspiring entrepreneurs to run their businesses sustainably and achieve desired growth.
In their remarks, President, Ogun Women Shea Butter Cooperative, Mrs. Adeola Adeleke and President, Cobblers and Leather Artisans Association Ogun State, Comrade Ibrahim Kushimo, called for timely implementation of identified solutions.
Wale Osunbiyi,
Information and Public Relations Officer, Ministry of Industry, Trade & Investment
2025 HAJJ: OGMPWB TO COMMENCE MEDICAL SCREENING, ENLIGHTENMENT PROGRAMME
The Ogun State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board, (OGMPWB) wishes to inform all intending Pilgrims, that a Medical Screening and Inoculation Exercise have been scheduled to hold from Tuesday, April 15th to Thursday, April 17th, 2025 at the Board's office, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta.
A release signed by the Executive Secretary of the Board, Alhaji Ajibola Taiwo, stated that collection of Hajj materials and an enlightenment Programme would hold on Saturday, April 26th, 2025, by 9.00AM at the Boards Premises.
The release further urged all intending pilgrims to come along with their payment receipts and two passport size Photographs.
For more inquiries, visit the Boards Office, Oke -Mosan Abeokuta, or call 08034294263, 08065824739, and 07061287094.
Mariam Yusuf,
Information and Public Relations Officer, OGMPWB.
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