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OGUN GOVERNMENT TO CLOSE ADIGBE- OPAKO ROAD TO HASTEN RECONSTRUCTION

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The Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has ordered the closure of the Adigbe-Opako road In the Obafemi Owode Local Government area of the state, so as to hasten the total reconstruction of the collapsed bridge along the road.

Prince Abiodun who made this known while inspecting the bridge that had collapsed some few weeks ago, due to the large volume of water passing underneath the bridge, said he was perturbed when he received the news of the current state of the bridge and the havoc the recent rain that fell had done to residents of the area.

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” You will have to be patient with us,we will have to close this road, because we don’t want any bad thing to happen to you, we will now begin work here and do it very well, what happened yesterday must not happen again, we have to be patient when doing the work, so don’t be annoyed about the stress you will all pass through when the road is closed.

” I have pleaded with the community to allow us close that road, we are going to close that road immediately to enable us employ a more aggressive solution to ensure we permanently address flooding in the area” he said.

He disclosed that his visit with the team of engineers and permanent secretary, Ministry of Works had availed him with first hand information about the need  to change the ring culvert carrying water, as the culvert was too small for the task, adding that the small culvert had made it so easy for water to Leave its banks, affecting residents of the area, calling for patience from the people.

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Abiodun informed the affected residents that he would send the emergency relief team to come and meet them on Monday with relief materials, adding that  discussions with the team of engineers on how best to go about finding a lasting solution to the road would also commence on Monday.

In his remarks, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Works and Infrastructure, Engr. Kayode Ademolake said that work on the Adigbe, Opako road would commence immediately and that the governor would be reviewing the modalities and the engineering approach to the problem.

On the alternative for road users plying the Adigbe-Opako road, Ademolake said that government would look at alternative routes and speed up construction activities so as to minimize the suffering of the people.

Adeifa Sogbehinde and Bose Omikunle thanked the governor for coming to sympathize with them, saying that the government should fast track the process of alleviating their suffering on the road.

In the same vein, Prince Dapo Abiodun has also directed the permanent secretary, Ministry of Works and Infrastructure, Engr. Kayode Ademolake to engage the Federal Controller, Federal Ministry of Works, in charge of Ogun State and Julius Berger, the contractor in charge of the Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway to do some remedial work on the road to give the people relief.

He made the call at Itori while on inspection tour to the yewa axis of the state for on the spot assessment of the infrastructural decay ravaging the area.

Abiodun noted that he would ensure that the road was made more motorable for the people, adding that the road which was a federal road would be looked into in conjunction with relevant stakeholders in the corridor.

” I have asked the Permanent Secretary to call me the federal controller of works and Julius Berger, that is in charge of that road. I am going to ensure that they immediately do some remedial work on that road and make that road more motorable

” In terms of PPP, I will take that up with relevant stakeholders in that corridor, so that we can make sure we get a more responsible level of cooperation from them, you cannot be a stakeholder, enjoy all the benefits of what we have in terms of mineral resources and then your trucks are responsible for damaging our roads, you have to be more responsible, so, we will ensure that we demand that from them,” he concluded.

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Ogun’s N5bn Intervention Palliative Impacting Lives Of Residents-Akinmade

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Ogun’s N5bn Intervention Palliative Impacting Lives Of Residents-Akinmade

 

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The N5 billion Ogun State Intervention Palliative meant to cushion the impact of the current economic challenges in the country is having direct impacts on the people of the Gateway State.

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This was stated on Monday by the Special Adviser to Governor Dapo Abiodun on Media and Information, Hon. Kayode Akinmade, while speaking on an OGTV Current Affairs Program, The RoundTable.

He said that through targeted interventions, the government aims to address the current economic challenges by implementing a series of phased initiatives aimed at alleviating these burdens.

Governor Abiodun had recently announced N5 billion intervention funds to cushion the effect of the rising cost of living and inflation in the state.

The grant, according to him, is planned to be shared as palliatives to cushion the effect of the fuel subsidy removal.

Governor Abiodun during a press conference held in Abeokuta said his administration acknowledges the current hardship in the country, occasioned by the fuel subsidy removal and the concerns raised from different quarters regarding the rising food prices and shortages, coupled with the depreciation of the Naira.

While expressing a sense of emotions, Governor Abiodun noted that proactive measures to alleviate the impact of the challenges to guarantee the welfare, well-being and wellness of the residents of the state in this difficult time will be implemented

Akinmade said: “Ogun is the first state to implement the Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Bus initiative, to take care of transportation challenges. The buses are currently positioned on strategic routes in the state where people are meant to pay a token fee to cover a reasonable distance.

“Governor Abiodun has initiated policies with direct impacts on the people. Evidence is the ongoing Educash programme that is planned to provide a one-off N10,000 education support grant for 100,000 pupils and students of public primary and secondary schools. The ongoing exercise is done in a transparent manner such that the beneficiaries have been full of appreciation of the gesture coming from the state government.”

According to Hon. Akinmade, 50,000 students of Ogun State origin in tertiary institutions across the country have been captured as part of the planned disbursements of N50,000 grant to each of them.

The Special Adviser added that the administration of Governor Abiodun is also providing health insurance cover for over 70,000 beneficiaries to include pregnant women, children, the elderly, market women, and other members of the informal sector.

“Pregnant women, under the Ibidero Scheme, would also be provided free pre-natal care, an additional N5,000 per birth and free post-natal care in the State Hospitals and Primary Health Care Centres,” he said.

Akinmade noted that provision would be made for food palliatives to include rice and other items for about 300,000 households across the state.

“The state government has started offsetting the backlog of inherited deductions. To this end, the government has immediately committed N500 million monthly payments towards outstanding deductions.

“It is noteworthy that we have continued to pay N10,000 transport allowance to all civil servants in the state for the last eight months,” Hon. Akinmade submitted.

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Miracles, Testimonies As Apostle Suleman Hosts ‘Intimacy Crusade’ in Zambia

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Miracles, Testimonies As Apostle Suleman Hosts ‘Intimacy Crusade’ in Zambia

Miracles, Testimonies As Apostle Suleman Hosts ‘Intimacy Crusade’ in Zambia

It was a turnaround moment in Lusaka, the capital city of Zambia, on Tuesday 12th and Wednesday 13th of March 2024. The country witnessed the prophetic signs and wonders during the two-day visit of Nigerian born famous televangelist, Apostle Johnson Suleman.

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At the fully-packed apostolic conference, yokes were broken by the anointing and invisible chains preventing believers from handling mega finances and blessings were smashed. The miracle and healing crusade, according to the servant of God, intended to usher in a new vista of spiritual, moral, physical, material, political and economic transformation for the Southern African country.

 

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Miracles, Testimonies As Apostle Suleman Hosts ‘Intimacy Crusade’ in Zambia

The healing Services commenced early as members of the Lusaka branch of the Omega Fire Ministries led the opening worship sessions while the mammoth crowd that attended from within and outside Lusaka joined to lift voices in high praise. The atmosphere was charged, we learnt. And the aura was filled with the presence of the Holy Spirit. As Apostle Suleman delivered his mandate of healing to the audience, lives were said to have been transformed, encouraging the participants to be responsive to every spiritual instruction in the course of his spiritual lecture, and hearts were opened to receive supernatural blessings.

At the conference tagged ‘Intimacy 2024’, participants shared testimonies of broken shackles against advancement and fulfillment of their destinies; testimony of grace that destroys curses and spells; grace of success in marriage, employment, health and business. A particular participant who had waited for five years for his Canadian tourist visa, also shared his success story.

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Apostle Suleman also ministered to the sick and the atmosphere was saturated with God’s presence. People participating remotely through the ministry’s Celebration TV from different parts of the world, were not left out, as Apostle Suleman stretched forth his hands and proclaimed healing, health, and life to all.

 

It was indeed an avalanche of miracles as the Lord poured out His blessings and many testified. Without a doubt, stories and testimonies from the two-day apostolic gathering will continue to flow and inspire the participants for a long time to come.

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NASRE Review: Lagos’ Discount Food Initiative Propels National Call for Economic Resilience

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NASRE Review: Lagos’ Discount Food Initiative Propels National Call for Economic Resilience

As Nigeria grapples with staggering inflation rates, reaching a distressing 31.7%, Nigerian Association of Social and Resourceful Editors, NASRE, stress that Lagos State emerges as a beacon of hope with its innovative approach to tackle the dire economic situation.
NASRE Review: Lagos' Discount Food Initiative Propels National Call for Economic Resilience
In response to the escalating cost of living, Lagos has pioneered the “Ounje Eko” food markets initiative, offering discounted prices on essential commodities across the state. This groundbreaking initiative, spearheaded by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, not only alleviates the financial burden on its residents but also sets a precedent for nationwide adoption amidst the prevailing economic turmoil.
The latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) report from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) paints a grim picture of Nigeria’s economic woes. Headline inflation has surged to 31.7%, the highest level recorded since April 1996, exacerbating the hardships faced by ordinary Nigerians. Of particular concern is the soaring food inflation, which stands at a staggering 37.9% in February 2024.
This relentless upward trajectory in food prices has triggered protests and heightened the risk of food insecurity, with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) warning that 8.0% of Nigerians are at high risk of food insecurity.
Amidst this economic turmoil, Lagos State has taken proactive measures to cushion the impact of high food prices on its residents through the “Ounje Eko” food markets initiative. Operating exclusively on Sundays across 57 locations in the state, these markets offer a 25% discount on staple food items, including rice, beans, garri, bread, eggs, tomatoes, and pepper.
The initiative incorporates innovative measures to ensure transparency and prevent exploitation, such as the introduction of a voucher system and careful selection of independent payment solution providers and food vendors. Prices of staple food items have been clearly outlined, fostering transparency and accountability.
The success of the Lagos Discount Food Initiative underscores the urgent need for similar interventions across the nation. State governments are urged to emulate Lagos’s proactive approach and establish discounted food markets to ease the burden on their citizens.
Furthermore, the federal government must lend its support by providing financial assistance and logistical support to scale up these initiatives nationwide. Expanding the initiative to all states across Nigeria holds immense potential to alleviate the burden of skyrocketing food prices and mitigate the widespread economic hardships inflicted by inflation. Adopting this model nationwide will help ease financial strain and enhance food accessibility for all socio-economic strata, fostering social cohesion and stability.
Finally, a nationwide rollout of discounted food markets would stimulate consumer spending, boost local economies, and contribute to the overall well-being and resilience of communities nationwide. By embracing this initiative, all states have an opportunity to demonstrate proactive governance, prioritize the welfare of their citizens, and contribute to the collective effort of building a more equitable and prosperous Nigeria.

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