The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ogun State has unanimously passed a vote of confidence on the state governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, while assuring him and other candidates of the party of victories in the 2023 general elections.
In a communique issued after the party’s monthly state executive committee meeting held on Wednesday, September 28, 2022 in Abeokuta and signed by the secretary of the party, Prince Aderibigbe Tella, the party resolved that “a vote of confidence and endorsment is hereby passed on the governor and leader of the party in Ogun State who is also the governorship candidate of the party, Prince Dapo Abiodun.”
The communique also “commended all our national and state assemblies Candidates on their preparedness for the campaigns that will culminate into success at the 2023 general elections.”
The monthly meeting presided over by the state chairman, Chief Yemi Sanusi, expressed confidence of victory at the polls: “The party is well prepared for robust door-to-door campaigns that will lead Ogun APC to overwhelming victory at the coming general elections”, the Communique concluded.
All Progressives Congress APC, Zamfara State has fashioned out plans to mobilize one million votes for Tinubu/Shettima Presidency in the forthcoming 2023 general elections.
This was made known yesterday by the state Chairman of the party, Hon.Tukur Umar Danfulani at the inauguration of the state executives of The Asiwaju Group (TAG) held at Karma Guest House, Gusau.
The Chairman who was represented by the state Publicity Secretary, Mallam Yusuf Idris Gusau said Zamfara was predominantly an APC state with over one million registered members and the party leadership had already concluded all arrangements to mobilize those votes accross the state for the duo of Tinubu and Shattima.
He pointed out that with governor Matawalle as the coordinator of the Northwest Presidential campaign, the party would extend its tentacles to all the nooks and crannies of the state to garner more votes
The Chairman opined that APC was the only party that remained more united in the country with all its stakeholders still in one house unlike the other opposition parties whose division is noticed right from the leaders who fight one another in all the nations geographical zones.
He commended APC leadership for appointing a very focused and dedicated leader of the State, Governor Bello Mohammed Matawalle who he explained, would work day and night for the overwhelming victory of the party’s presidential candidate in the zone.
The Speakers of Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Honourable Mudashiru Obasa and his Ogun State counterpart, Rt. Honourable Olakunle Oluomo have urged Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Trade Union Congress (TUC) and their affiliates to help in protecting Nigeria’s democracy.
The duo who on Thursday were at the second edition of NLC annual Independence Day Anniversary Lecture with the theme “Nigeria in search for an enduring political structure: imperative of structural reform” held at the NLC Ogun State headquarters opined that the Nigerian nation would be able to proffer solutions to her myriad of problems if various unions and individuals work conscientiously towards the sustaining her democracy.
Obasa who was the chairman of the occasion frowned that inspite of the country’s democracy with legislative arms of government both at the national and sub-national levels some individuals in position of authority were attempting to ‘pocket’ them, citing instances where principal officers of Houses of Assembly were being removed at the whims and caprices of powerful individuals.
The Lagos State Speaker said, “It is high time we all rose to protect Nigeria’s political institution, the parliament. We have seen cases where the civil society looked away while democracy faces danger from some individuals.
“We have seen cases where the parliament was closed and where a governor carried out inauguration of legislature by midnight. When you have a legislature that is answerable to a single person, you can’t progress or meet collective goals or say we are practising democracy. We have heard of a state that already had four Speakers in less than four years.
“It is also surprising that even among the elite, you find that there are some people who do not know their representatives at the parliament, yet these parliamentarians make the laws that guide their activities and actions. As a union, our concern should not be about where we work, our salaries and welfare alone, we should also protect our institutions.
“I am not saying you should be partisan, but at least, play a role in guiding our democracy. In that way, it will be difficult for individuals to determine how the parliament, which is the true symbol of democracy, should operate,”
Oluomo, who was Special Guest of Honour, in his own opinion, Nigeria is simply practises civil rule and not democracy. “If you have a vibrant legislature, you have democracy,” he stressed.
Ogun State Head of Service, Mr. Nafiu Aigoro, who also represented Governor Dapo Abiodun promised that the government would continue to focus on the welfare of workers.
In his address, Comrade Abinbola Bankole, chairman of the NLC in Ogun State said though Nigeria has been facing many challenges and was emphatic that blame-game would not solve the problems, advising that if Nigeria must work, citizens must be interested in how their country was being governed.
The guest lecturer at the event, Chief Mike Ozekhomhe who did extensive analysis of the nation and it many challenges stated the problems with Nigeria were fundamental and systemic, suggesting a new constitution for the country.
“No president who rules Nigeria will do well. Until we do serious structural adjustment or realignments, none of the current presidential candidates: Tinubu, Atiku, Obi can make any spectacular difference. Mark my words. it is not a curse but statement of fact”.
He emphasised that if there was constitutional review and structural adjustment he was optimistic Nigeria regain her pride of place in the comity of nations.
Tobi Amusan with Glo Nigeria officials during her unveiling ceremony
Nigeria’s first indigenous GSM service provider, Glo Nigeria has decorated and officially unveiled World Record Holder of the women’s 100mH, Tobi Amusan as its Brand Ambassador.
This is coming as one out of the many endorsements Tobi Amusan has received since she arrived Nigeria from her last major championship in addition to the National honoured bestowed on her and some other athletes few weeks ago.
The Federal Government has declared Monday, October 3 as a public holiday to mark the nation’s 62nd Independence Anniversary Celebration.
The Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government.
Aregbesola congratulated all Nigerians on the celebration and assured of the government’s commitment to tackling all the challenges facing the nation and bring smiles to the faces of all the people.
“The world is going through dire economic and security challenges which have also affected our nation.
However, I am assuring us all that the government will not abandon the people, but will continue to confront all these challenges with all the might at our disposal until respite comes our way”, the Minister said.
A statement signed by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Dr Shuaib Belgore on behalf of the Minister noted the eminent position of Nigeria in the comity of nations.
He said greatness is ahead of the country if we work hard at it as a people.
“Our warmth, welcoming spirit and love as well as our unbounded human capital and the richness of our land, make Nigeria unarguably the leading black nation in the world and Africa’s pride and beacon of hope.
If we can rally ourselves together to harness our potential, we shall be the greatest nation on the earth.
“A country of over 200 million people whose natural talents, grit and passion glitter like the precious diamond that we are; Nigerians are sparkling like diamonds in the pack, whether in the academia, science and technology, business, innovation, music, entertainment, fashion or culture,” Aregbesola said.
Former Governor of Ogun State, Otunba Gbenga Daniel who is also the All Progressives Congress (APC) Ogun East Senatorial Candidate for the 2023 general elections is set to kick-start his election campaign with an usual Mega Rally on Sunday, October 2, 2022.
The rally and Campaign Flag-off will commence by 11:00am at Ita Oba, Akarigbo Palace, Sagamu, Ogun State with Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun as the Chief Host.
According to OGD campaign office, the major highlight of the Mega Rally, which promises to be colourful, would be the Empowerment Programs which the former Governor of Ogun State has been known for over the years.
In recent years Otunba Gbenga Daniel has been awarding hundreds of scholarships across various Local governments amongst other multidimensional empowerment initiatives which started over 20 years ago via his pet project, The Gateway Front Foundation.
The information indicated that the following prizes would be won:
Star Prize: Agricultural Tractor worth about N10 million
2nd Prize: Toyota Highlander SUV Jeep
3rd Prize: 2.5KVA Generator
These empowerment programs, we gathered would continue as the campaign machinery traverse the length and breadth of Ogun East Senatorial District.
The public, members of the All Progressive Congress, friends and well wishers across Ogun East Senatorial District, and beyond including Local Government Chairmen, Councillors and Party functionaries, are hereby invited to this special event
As political campaigns officially kicked off September 28, 2022 a group known as DA Acolytes 2023, led by Engineer Alex Mazoya has joined the campaign machinery of All Progressives Congress (APC), Ogun State in their efforts to ensure the second term Victory of Prince Dapo Abiodun.
Receiving the group at the APC Secretariat, Abeokuta, Chief Yemi Sanusi expressed gratitude to the group for choosing to propagate the ideals of the Governor, advising them to join hands with other groups and people in order to have a coordinated team.
The party Chairman charged them to ensure they all had their Permanent Voters’ Card (PVC) because according to him, that would be the only way to fulfil the mission of securing the governor’s second term.
Earlier in his introduction, Engineer Mazoya said they chose to be in the vanguard of the campaign for Prince Abiodun because himself and his group believed in his leadership and are enormously impressed by his outstanding performances from: Housing, Education, ICT, Agriculture, Culture and Tourism, and particularly the construction of Cargo Airport.
The DA Acolytes 2023 convener added that they had engaged in the campaign for the governor’s second term because they believed, if given the opportunity, he would do more for the state and for the benefits of the people of the state.
He stated that members of the DA Acolytes 2023 were drawn from the nooks and crannies of the state with others in Diaspora as a result of their conviction in the leadership of Prince Abiodun on the grounds of his high level of resourcefulness and determination to serve the people of the state.
“We are very pleased with his hard work and his readiness to continue to offer the people outstanding dividends of democracy. His all inclusive mantra is developmental and quite promising”.
DA Acolytes 2023 is coordinated in the Ogun Central by Moruf Aboaba. In the Ogun East by Taoreed Adegbenro and in the Ogun West by Ajayi Peter Kehinde.
Accountants in the Ogun State Civil Service have been admonished to engage in self-development through acquisition of higher educational and professional certifications to distinguish themselves among their peers.
The Accountant-General/Permanent Secretary, State Treasury, Mr. Tunde Aregbesola, gave the admonition at a meeting with various cadres of Accountants in Abeokuta, saying issues on effectiveness and welfare would engender efficiency and quality service delivery as competition was presently intense in the Accounting cadres.
Aregbesola noted that with over 600 qualified Accountants in the Civil Service, it was necessary to tap into various opportunities around to enable them excel in the discharge of their duties at their respective Ministries, Departments and Agencies.
He advised them to keep to the ethics of the accounting profession, saying “there is a need to maintain confidentiality, as the roles of Accountants entail financial records and transactions are adequately protected and kept in safe custody, among other things’’.
Aregbesola assured that the current administration in the State was committed to providing the required tools and a conducive environment for optimal performance, emphasising harmonious working relationships with their superiors, subordinates and contemporaries.
Responding, an Accountant in the Ogun State Security Network Agency (Amotekun Corps), Mr. Folorunso Ogunleye appreciated the Office of the Accountant-General for the meeting with a promise to be proactive, while also soliciting more capacity-building and welfare packages for officers in the accounting cadres.
Ogun, Police Public Relation Officer, superintendent Abimbola Oyeyemi has disclosed that Operatives of the Ogun State Police Command have arrested an 84-year- old man, Stephen Jack, for allegedly having unlawful carnal knowledge of an eight -year -old girl (name withheld).
According to report from command indicated that the suspect who resided in Okun Owa area of Ijebu Ode was arrested following a report lodged at Obalende divisional headquarters by the father of the victim.
The state Police Public Relations Officer, superintendent Abimbola Oyeyemi said the father of the victim had reported that he discovered that his daughter was bleeding from her private part, and when he asked the little girl of the cause, she told her that the suspect had carnal knowledge of her.
Acting on the report, the Divisional Police Officer, Obalende, superintendent Murphy Salami detailed detectives to the scene, where the randy old man was apprehended.
Oyeyemi added that preliminary investigation revealed that the old man is a known pedophile in the area.
The state police spokesman explained that the victim has been taken to the General Hospital Ijebu Ode for medical treatment.
Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police, Lanre Bankole, has directed that the suspect be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department for more investigation and possible prosecution.
Ogun State Ministry of Culture and Tourism will join the rest of the world on Tuesday, September 27, 2022 to celebrate the 45th edition of World Tourism Day
This year’s celebration themed: “Rethinking Tourism” will hold at the Hubert Ogunde Hall, June 12 Cultural Centre, Kuto, Abeokuta by 10.00 am.
The State Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Hon, Adijat Adeleye-Oladapo who made this known in a statement made available to us on Friday, said Governor Prince Dapo Abiodun would be the Chief Host while stakeholders in the Tourism sector and the general public are expected to grace the occasion.
According to Adeleye-Oladapo, the occasion would feature paper presentations from veterans in the tourism industry, drama sketches by the State cultural troupe and dance performances by different cultural and drama groups.
She said the Day had been designated by the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO), to foster the awareness of tourism’s social, cultural, political and economic value as well as its contribution toward achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.
The Commissioner said the theme for the year would showcase tourism’s unique ability at ensuring that nobody was left behind as the world has begun to open up again and look to the future’’.
REMOGDF has congratulated His Royal Majesty, Oba (Dr.) Babatunde Adewale Ajayi, B.L, LL.M, FCA, FBIR, DSC, Torungbuwa II, The Akarigbo and Paramount Ruler of Remoland, Chairman, Ogun State Council of Obas, the Visioner and Grand Patron of RemoGDF on the national honour, as the Commander of the Order of the Federal Republic (CFR) to be conferred on him among other recipients by His Excellency, Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Federal Republic of Nigeria on Tuesday, 11th October, 2022, 9.00am at International Conference Centre, Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, Nigeria.
RemoGDF is also using this medium to salute Sir Kesington Adebukunola Adebutu, OON, CON, KJW, FISM, (ODOLE-OODUA), Chairman, Premier Lotto Limited and Founder of Kesington Adebukunola Adebutu Foundation (KAAF) who is another recipient of the Commander of the Order of the Federal Republic (CFR) of the 2022 National Honours Award from Remoland, Ogun State.
This was contained in a press statement signed by Omo’ba Abiola Ogundeko, Head of Media and Publicity of the Foundation and made available to the Press on Friday, 23rd September, 2022.
According to the press release, the conferment of the CFR honour on His Royal Majesty, Oba (Dr.) Babatunde Adewale Ajayi, B.L, LL.M, FCA, FBIR, DSC, Torungbuwa II, The Akarigbo and Paramount Ruler of Remoland is in recognition of his purposeful leadership and the giant strides he has taken to move Remo forward, nay, Ogun State ever since his ascension to the throne of the Akarigbo and Paramount Ruler of Remo-Land over four years past.
Sir Kesington Adebukunola Adebutu, OON, CON, KJW, FISM, (ODOLE-OODUA), is also being acknowledged for his remarkable achievements locally and internationally particularly, in areas of commerce, philanthropy and sports amongst other successes.
The Foundation salutes His Royal Majesty, the Akarigbo & Paramount Ruler of Remoland and Sir Adebutu and prays for the unity, progress and peace for our Nation.
Cristiano Ronaldo has declared that he was not done with football and still aimed to in Euro 2024 and Portugal.
The Manchester United forward said this on Tuesday after receiving a trophy at the Portuguese football federation’s (FPF) Quinas de Ouro awards in Lisbon for being the top national team goalscorer of all time.
“My journey is not over yet, you’re going to have to put up with ‘Cris’ for a while longer”.
“I want to be part of the World Cup and the Euros … I feel very motivated. My ambition is great,” the 37-year-old said.
Ronaldo has scored 117 goals in 189 Portugal appearances and is expecting to play in his 10th major international tournament for his country at Qatar 2022.
The forward’s brace against the Republic of Ireland in September 2021 allowed him to overtake Iranian great Ali Daei’s haul of 109 goals as the record international scorer.
Ronaldo eventually stayed at Manchester United this summer despite speculation he would switch clubs, and despite being benched for Premier League matches he scored in the team’s last outing at Moldovan minnows FC Sheriff in the Europa League.
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