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  • Eunisell Founder, Chika Ikenga Bags Honourary Doctorate

    Eunisell Founder, Chika Ikenga Bags Honourary Doctorate

    Eunisell Founder, Chika Ikenga Bags Honourary Doctorate

    Chika Ikenga, founder of Eunisell Limited, was at the weekend conferred with Honorary Doctorate Degree (Honoris Causa) by The Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, Abia State.

    The degree, which was presented at the 10th Convocation ceremony of the institution, was in recognition of Ikenga’s monumental achievements as a renowned industrialist, who has ensured the growth of Eunisell specialised chemicals and oil and gas production solutions as an indigenous company as well as boosting the energy industry.

    The Vice Chancellor, Professor Maduebibisi Ofo Iwe, in his address said the conferment was in recognition of contributions to humanity and economic development.

    “It’s an honour we expect should stimulate the recipients to partner more closely with our University and cause their success stories to rub on the development of Agriculture, Science and Technology in our University,” the VC noted.

    In his acceptance speech, an elated Ikenga pledged to continue his support for education by donating significantly towards boosting the school infrastructure, establishing an endowment fund and partnering the chemistry department for joint researches with Eunisell.

    He also called for improved collaboration between the academia and business sector to assure tangible growth and development for the nation and its people.

    In 2018, Ikenga introduced the Eunisell Boot, an award that pays a premium of N200,000 per goal to football players with the highest score in the Nigerian topflight every season as a way to revitalise goal scoring by strikers in the NPFL.

    Nasarawa United’s Silas Nwankwo and Akwa United’s Charles Atshimene were joint winners of the Eunisell Boot award for the 2020/21 season, with a cash prize of N7.6M for scoring 19 goals.

    Over the years, the company has also helped in growing the Nigerian professional football league by sponsoring the Rivers United FC of Port Harcourt.

    Ikenga added that having applied the knowledge of chemistry in the larger society, Eunisell will partner the Chemistry department of MOUAU and facilitate joint research programs to benefit the nation.

    The Eunisell Founder was honoured alongside Dr Cosmas Maduka, President/CEO, Coscharis Group, HRH King Akeem Olusayo Ogungbangbe, The Owaloko of Iloko-Ijesha community, Osun;
    and Alhaji Usman Yahaya Kansila, Founder, UYK Nigeria.

    Earlier in his address, Prof Iwe said 90 out of the total 6,606 graduands including 4115 from the 2018/2019 session had first class while 243 graduated with doctorate degree and 454 with Master’s degree.

    Iwe, who is the sixth vice-chancellor, explained that the university had recorded many breakthroughs and called for significant infusion of funds for the upgrade of its physical environment.

    Meanwhile, President Muhammad Buhari who was represented by the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Dr Mohammed Abubakar at the occasion challenged universities of agriculture in the country to bridge the gap of food insecurity and address the nation’s dependence on Imported foods.

    He urged specialised universities to play their crucial role of catalaysing the development of agricultural sector, and helping Federal Government achieve its goal of sustainable green economy.

  • Community Policing: Taking A Cue From Ajuwon Police Division

    Community Policing: Taking A Cue From Ajuwon Police Division

    Community Policing: Taking A Cue From Ajuwon Police Division

    The stakeholders and residents of Alagbole, Akute, Ajuwon, Olambe, Matogun and environ have extolled the virtues and bravery of officers at the Ajuwon Police Division in battling crime and other vices effectively within the areas.
    Many stakeholders and residents, who spoke to NAOSRE, reiterated that the SP Andrew Akinseye led team of police officers have continued to perform creditably well to their expectations.
    Investigation revealed that the residents of Alagbole, Akute, Ajuwon, Olambe and environs have to a very large extent, enjoyed a peaceful and secured atmosphere, thanks to the synergy among officers of Ajuwon Police Division, the Community Development Committee (CDC) and the Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC). Simply put, the community policing style of the Divisional Police Officer (DPO), SP Andrew Akinseye has been yielding results.
    The zonal chairman of CDC in Ifo Local Government, Ogun State, Prince Amos Oladele, confirmed to NAOSRE that the community policing method adopted in Ajuwon and environ has eased the rate of crimes to the minimum.
    Prince Oladele reiterated that kudos should also be given to the Ajuwon Police Division Officers for putting in a laudable effort in the fight against crime.
    “They’re doing wonderfully well. They’re doing their work very well. Our PCRC is assisting the police, and the police is assisting us, that is why no station was burnt in Ogun State during the EndSars protests,” Prince Oladele asserted.
    This year, series of major arrests have been made by men of the Ajuwon Police Division for criminal offences ranging from defilement, armed robbery and cultism. These feats have made the area too hot for criminals.
    Seun Olaoye, a resident of Akute, told our Correspondent that “I actually don’t like policemen because I believe many of them are overzealous. But with all honesty, the ones here (Ajuwon) are more coordinated, and I think that’s why the area is peaceful.”
    In her own words, Abiodun Ayodele said “this area is quite peaceful, when you juxtapose it what is happening around Nigeria on the issue of insecurity. There are some bad eggs among the Ajuwon officers actually, but we can’t use that to discredit the good efforts of the lot.”
    An auto dealer, Mr Wale Esan, who resides in the Alagbole axis of the area, explained that “before I moved to this area, I was having insecurity issues with my business, but since moving here, things have been normal. At least, I have not had any theft of robbery issue for now.”
    Akute, Ajuwon, Alagbole, Olambe and Matogun, are suburb areas of Ogun State with a large and increasing population. The areas were easy targets for criminals, partly due to poor road networks, but the reverse is now the case.
    However, residents of the areas have continued to lament on the bad state of their roads, most of which are not motorable.
  • Ex-Super Eagles Star, Tijani Babangida Marries Popular Actress

    Ex-Super Eagles Star, Tijani Babangida Marries Popular Actress

    Ex-Super Eagles Star, Tijani Babangida Marries Popular Actress

    Former Nigerian professional footballer Tijjani Babangida and Kannywood‘s popular actress Mayam Musa Waziri have tied the nuptial knot as husband and wife, Igbere TV reports.

    Babangida, who is now President of the National Association of Nigerian Professional Footballers (NANPF), got married to Maryam at a ceremony in Kaltungo, Gombe State on Friday.

    He was also reportedly conferred with the Chieftaincy title of Baraden Wazirin Kaltungo.

    Born 1992 in Gombe, Maryam has starred in dozens of movies since she got her first movie role in 2015. She is now playing the role of Laila in Labarina, showing on Arewa24.

    Babangida, 48, was previously married to Rabah, a Tunisian and a sister of Daniel Amokachi’s wife and they are blessed with a son.

  • POLICE ARREST 32 SUSPECTS FOR COMPLICITY IN THE ATTACK ON TRAVELLERS ON KADUNA-ABUJA HIGHWAY

    POLICE ARREST 32 SUSPECTS FOR COMPLICITY IN THE ATTACK ON TRAVELLERS ON KADUNA-ABUJA HIGHWAY

    POLICE ARREST 32 SUSPECTS FOR COMPLICITY IN THE ATTACK ON TRAVELLERS ON KADUNA-ABUJA HIGHWAY, RECENT KILLINGS IN NIGER MOSQUE, TRANS-BORDER CAR THEFT, OTHERS

    •  Recover 19 AK47 Rifles, 10 other sophisticated firearms, 453 Live Ammunition, 17 stolen cars

     

    Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force Special Tactical Squad have arrested a total of thirty-two (32) notorious suspects for their complicity in the crimes of kidnapping, armed robbery, arms smuggling, illegal possession of weapons, trading in illicit drugs, trans-border car theft, rape, amongst others. The Police team equally recovered Nineteen (19) AK47 rifles, one (1) GPMG, three (3) revolver rifles, two (2) G-3 rifles, one (1) SMG, one (1) berretta pistol, four hundred and fifty-three (453) rounds of live ammunition of different calibre, twelve (12) magazines and seventeen (17) stolen cars from the criminals during the follow-up investigations.

     

    Notable amongst the cases is the arrest of six (6) notorious criminals involved in car theft in different parts of the country particularly Nasarawa, Port-Harcourt, FCT, Kebbi and Zamfara. These suspects smuggle the stolen cars through our international borders and deliver same to a major criminal receiver called Alhaji Garuba (still at large) in Niger Republic. Investigations revealed that the modus operandi of the suspects include snatching the cars at gun point and sometimes removing the cars from where parked especially crowded car parks like the Cinema, Church and Mosque. These cars are sold in neighbouring countries at give-away prices and sometimes delivered to Alhaji Garuba in exchange for illicit weapons. The INTERPOL unit of the Nigeria Police is already working with their counterparts in Niger Republic to arrest the fleeing suspects in order to bring them to book.

     

    Secondly, is the arrest of one 27yrs-old Dayyabu Mohammed of Soba LGA of Kaduna State for illegal possession of five (5) AK47 rifles and 250 rounds of AK47 ammunition. The suspect was arrested during a crackdown on bandits at Saminaka Forest in kaduna State by operatives of STS. Investigation shows that Dayyabu Mohammed is an arms supplier to two (2) identified and wanted bandits in the North West and North Central parts of the country. The two bandit kingpins are Yellow and Budderi. Dayyabu Mohammed was intercepted while ferrying the weapons from Jos, Plateau State in a Golf-3 saloon car to the Bandit in their hideouts located in a forest at Birnin-Gwari, Kaduna State. Investigations by the Police team revealed that the Golf-3 saloon car was given to Dayyabu as his operational vehicle by one of the wanted bandits, with a promise that the full ownership of the vehicle will revert to him on completion of five successful arms delivery missions.

     

    Also, is the arrest of the perpetrators of a recent deadly attack on travellers in the Tafa axis of the Kaduna – Abuja highway where two (2) women and their husbands were abducted by the criminals into the forest. The operatives of the Special Tactical Squad deployed to that area were quickly mobilized and went after the suspects to rescue the victims. The Police operatives eventually identified the hideout of the criminals, launched a rescue mission and successfully rescued the hostages, including the women, unhurt.

     

    The operatives equally apprehended a gang of six; Mohammed lawali, Suleiman Ibrahim, Mohammed Rebo, Bashir Audu, Monsoru Abubakar and Abubakar Hamidu, in connection with the attack on a Mosque in Mazakuka area in Mashegu LGA in Niger State where eighteen (18) people were reportedly killed and more than thirty (30) abducted. Investigations by the Police team revealed that the gang leader, Mohammed lawali and some of the gang members are escapees from the Lokoja correctional centre. Bashir Audu was arrested for his criminal role of supplying hard drugs to the gang. Two (2) AK47 rifles, three (3) fully-loaded magazines and various parcels of hard drugs were recovered from them.

     

    The Inspector General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba, psc (+), NPM, fdc while commending the team for the successful operations, assures the nation that the Force would continue to close-up on these criminal elements who pose threats to our national security. The IGP calls on members o​f the public who are victims of car theft to visit the STS office at Guzape, Abuja with proof of ownership to claim the vehicles bearing in mind that the colour, interior and vehicle number plate might have been tampered with.

     

    All the suspects will be arraigned in court on completion of investigations.
    POLICE ARREST 32 SUSPECTS FOR COMPLICITY IN THE ATTACK ON TRAVELLERS ON KADUNA-ABUJA HIGHWAY

  • Ogun 2022 Appropriation Bill: Abiodun presents N351bn ‘Budget of Restoration’

    Ogun 2022 Appropriation Bill: Abiodun presents N351bn ‘Budget of Restoration’

    Ogun 2022 Appropriation Bill: Abiodun presents N351bn ‘Budget of Restoration’

    Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, on Tuesday presented a sum of N351bn as the proposed appropriation bill for the year 2022 before the House of Assembly.

    Abiodun, while presenting the fiscal proposal christened ‘Budget of Restoration’, said the main task of his administration next year is to increase pace of the implementation of its development plan as already designed and encapsulated in the ‘Building Our Future Together’ agenda.

    Adding that the budget for 2022 will also seek to sustain and improve on the gains so far made in the delivery of good governance to the people of Ogun State, Abiodun noted that the state under his watch, has begun moving very steadily towards full recovery from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.

    He said his administration’s budget credibility as determined by performance in year 2021 was better than what Ogun has ever had in its history while noting that his administration was able to achieve 80% IGR as of September 30, 2021.

    He said: “Judging from our Internally Generated Revenue, we were able to achieve 80% IGR as at 30th September of this year. A brief detail of this, indicates that out of the State IGR Budget size of N121, 806,876,775.63 this year, a sum of N73, 064,877,599.72 was generated as at Q3 September ending, translating to 80% proportional performance, as against 44% proportionate performance recorded in Q3 2020. This indicates an improved performance, owing to the digitalisation of our processes and the introduction of Central Billing System, amongst others.

    “A further break down reveals that, out of a total estimation of N338.61Billion projected as total funding, comprising of expected inflows N121.81B as IGR; N58.87 Billion as Statutory Allocation/ Value Added Tax and N139.53 Billion as the Capital Receipts, respectively. As at September ending, Q3 2021, the actual total funding was N177.02 billion representing 70% of the prorated revenue target of N253.96 billion”, he stated.

    The governor said that despite the economic constraints, his administration has made modest progress within the available limited resources in the outgoing year by carrying out people-oriented projects such as road re-construction and rehabilitation across the three senatorial Districts of the state; health care delivery; education sector revitalization; affordable housing projects; agricultural development; digital and technological revolution; better sports development; and, improved welfare of workers, among others.

    While pointing out that three town hall meetings were held to have inputs of the people and shape the priorities of his administration in preparing the 2022 budget, Abiodun, said “the proposed appropriation bill would focus on completion of existing projects; projects with revenue potential; projects consistent with priorities articulated in the State Economic Development Strategy and projects that can enhance employment generation”.

    The governor said that the estimated N350.74 billion for the year 2022 will be funded through the Ogun State Internal Revenue Service (OGIRS) expected to generate N56.30b, while other Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) estimated to generate N96.87 billion totaling N153.17 billion.

    He added that N73.01b is expected from statutory allocation (FAAC and VAT), while capital receipt – internal and external loans, grants and aids – is estimated at N124.56 billion.

    Abiodun, who explained further that 51 percent capital expenditure has been achieved in view of the need to drive his administration’s developmental objectives, said that recurrent expenditure for 2022 will gulp N154b, while capital an aggregate sum of N170b will made available for capital expenditure, which according to him is an increase of N10b over the sum approved for the 2021 budget.

    Highlighting the proposed budget, the governor announced infrastructure to take the lion share of N77,775b, representing 22% of the total budget.

    This was followed by education and health sectors with proposals of N56,071.21b and N35,073.51b, representing 16% and 10% of the total budget, respectively.

    Abiodun, however, noted that N170billion allocated to capital expenditure is to chart economic recovery growth through investment in physical projects that will create enabling environment for investment, create employment and trigger redistribution of resources.

    He added a total sum of N7.7b is provided for transfers to the Stabilization
    Fund to insulate and position the state towards unprecedented activities or economic shocks.

    The governor thanked the Ogun State House of Assembly for its continued collaboration and cooperation within the ambits of the Separation of Powers, soliciting for its unflinching support to enable the the executive and the legislature collectively deliver on their promises in the coming year.

    “Let me re-emphasize that the people of Ogun State expect that the 2022 Budget will contain only implementable and critical projects, which when completed, will significantly address current structural challenges of the economy, improve the business environment and accelerate economic recovery.

    “I have directed all Commissioners, Accounting Officers and Heads of Agencies to be personally available for budget defence”, he stated.

    Abiodun also appreciated the Ogun people for the trust and confidence they have reposed in his administration.

    “We appreciate the invaluable support, cooperation, and prayers of all stakeholders. Our gratitude goes to our political class; our revered Royal Fathers, Elder Statesmen, our Religious leaders, Development Partners, Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), Market Women and Men and indeed our Public Servants. We also thank our critics. As our supporters continue to motivate us, our critics are also challenging us to do more. That is the whole essence of democracy. I thank all of us”, Abiodun submitted.

    Ogun 2022 Appropriation Bill: Abiodun presents N351bn 'Budget of Restoration'

  • Dr Kenny Martins Mourns With Cosmas Maduka

    Dr Kenny Martins Mourns With Cosmas Maduka

     

    29th November, 2021.

    Dr Cosmas Maduka

    President, Coscharis Group,

    Awoyaya, Lekki,

    Lagos State.

    My Dear Brother,

    MADAM HAS GONE TO BE WITH THE LORD

    Since the news broke out of the passing of your dear wife and confidant, words have failed me to articulate the grief that you and your children as well as all the Coscharis Clan would be going through at the present moment.

    I take solace in the fact that you have the ability to quickly compose yourself and reassure your children and other family members that their mother has only gone to be with the Lord.

    She will continue to live in the hearts of all of us who knew her, and her reputation will continue to be felt in the Coscharis Brand which she devoted the better part of her life to build with you, in addition to being an excellent mom to her children and a devoted wife as well.

    May the soul of Mrs Charity Maduka through the mercy of God, rest in perfect peace, Amen.

    DR KENNY MARTINS

    CHAIRMAN/CEO

  • HOW GOV. ABIODUN PLANS TO WIN HIS 2ND TERM TICKET

    HOW GOV. ABIODUN PLANS TO WIN HIS 2ND TERM TICKET

    HOW GOV. ABIODUN PLANS TO WIN HIS 2ND TERM TICKET

    •Details Of His Deal With Senator YAYI

    For many politicians, 2023 is like 6 months away, because they know the earlier they start campaigns the better, knowing fully well that so many intrigues will still be played on the field.

    This is no different for Ogun State, as both the incumbent governor and the opposition are gearing up for who will assume the exalted office come 2023 elections.

    The Ogun State Governor, Dr Prince Dapo Abiodun needs no announcement for his 2nd term ambition, it is well written on the wall and according to political analysis in the state, just like his successor, he will always contest for second term in office and high chances are, he will win the election. One of the reasons he is having the upper hand right now is because he has most of those who matter in and outside government to win the election on his side. He has been making necessary moves to ensure he is well represented in all tbe 3 senatorial districts and he also has those whose followers are large on his team.

    One highpoint of Governor Abiodun’s strategic build-up to 2023 is the Quality membership he has been able to attract to the party. Among many others, he has been able to bring former Speaker Dimeji Bankole, former Governor Gbenga Daniel and , Gboyega Nasir Isiaka, into the APC fold. Given the place of the new members, in the Ogun political calculus, there are many who hold the view that Ogun has effectively become a one-party state, and that the re-election bid of Governor Abiodun should be smooth-sailing, as he is not likely to face serious challenges in getting the APC ticket. The story is that having built a solid political base, Governor Abiodun can count on his allies to deliver the coveted prize.

    Although party members claimed that the party remains one indivisible body, the outcome of October 16, 2021, State Congress signify otherwise, with the look of things the party is more divided than it was in the build-up to the 2019 general elections, based on recent happenings, including recent defection galore into the party.

    There are currently at least 3 different factions in the party. Discernible is the Senator Ibikunle Amosun (SIA/PMB) group, former governor Olusegun Osoba Group and the incumbent governor’s group.

    Sources within the party disclosed that these lineups have surreptitiously commenced underground fireworks and antics, in their bid to clinch the state’s number one seat. This was manifested with the parallel congress held by the Amosun faction, where factional party leaders also emerged.

    Beyond the political structures, many have pointed to the governor’s strides in various sectors, including Education, Roads, Housing and Agriculture. They point to road projects like the 10-lane Epe/Ijebu expressway, the floating of Tech hubs to drive Youth Engagement in the Ogun economy, the massive enrolment in schools following the abolition of tuition, the repositioning of the state’s tertiary institutions and the massive promotion and reward of outstanding teachers with cars and houses.

    Also his two-time recognition by the Nigeria Agricultural Award as Governor of The Year in Agriculture, having initiated landmark projects like the Cargo airport, giving over 10,000 farmers fertilizers, palliatives and continued support across the state; supported young farmers with over 900 hectares of land preparation in 17 locations, with some 2,500 unemployed youths and farmers engaging in cassava production; and set up strategic partnerships with international development partners and farmers in large-scale cultivation of rice and cassava in 36 locations in 11 local government areas.

    Abiodun is also credited with empowering 54 pilot youths in broiler production with each making a profit of at least N150,000 per cycle for three cycles. Observers point to the linkage of 4,462 participants to inputs and credit to the tune of N700m in the cassava value chain, the linkage of 1,065 participants to inputs and credit to the tune of N300m in the rice value chain.

    The linkage of 800 participants to inputs and credit to the tune of N360 million under the Ogun State Government/Federal Government/IFAD Assisted Value Chain Development Programme (VCDP), with 394 maize farmers, 54 rice farmers and 21 poultry farmers benefitting from the Nigeria Incentive-Based Risk Sharing System for Agricultural Lending (NIRSAL) through the CBN. The construction of14 solar-powered water schemes in select local government areas, and the establishment of a rice processing centre in Eggua, among others.

    The Ogun West is one particular senatorial district, Governor Abiodun is banking on for huge votes, although the senatorial district have not produced a Governor since the creation of Ogun stage, but they have had the likes of Olurin, Gboyega Isiaka who have contested for governorship but luck was not to be on their side.

    Recall that Senator Adeola Olamilekan, otherwise known as Yayi also showed interest in the Ogun State Gubernatorial race even before Governor Abiodun but each time he is close to declaring his ambition, politics comes to play. Yayi has used this opportunity in the last 6 years to get close to his people and also attending to their needs, which has earned him a lot of Followers. He is no doubt loved by all in Ogun West, and although he has not declared his ambition to contest for Ogun West senatorial district, but those who are on the know understands that the word West to West means coming from Lagos West and back to Ogun West. While Senator Amosun. and Senator Yayi don’t see eye to eye, Governor Abiodun has made sure that Senator Yayi is on his team. Recall that some of Yayi’s loyalists were one of the first set of people who got political appointments when Governor Abiodun assumed office, inside source revealed that the Governor holds Yayi in high esteem and he cherishes their relationship which will also work for him in the gubernatorial election. Yayi will campaign for Ogun West senatorial district and also deliver his senatorial district for the Governor. Come 2023, Yayi will be playing a key role in tbe gubernatorial election while also campaigning for his Ogun West senatorial ambition. With Yayi, the Governor is rest assured that Ogun West will be delivered in his favor. But Senator Tolu Odebiyi who might also be considering to return back as Senator representing Ogun West will also be dancing to Senator Amosun’s tune, as he is back with his team and it is said that he will be working hand in hand with Amosun’s choice as the next governor of Ogun State.

    Recall that few months ago, former Governor Gbenga Daniel decamped from PDP to APC. One need not be told that he has ambition to run for Ogun East senatorial district, but with the unrest in PDP, he can only actualize his ambition by contesting under APC. He has always been friends with Governor Abiodun, their friendship goes way back. But they have became even closer than before lately. Governor Abiodun will also be counting on OGD to win Ogun East come 2023, OGD has been a favorite in Ogun East, uptil today his great achievements still speak for him and he sure will be banking of his goodwill from when he was Governor which will also play a key role in Governor Abiodun’s second term.

    In March, former speaker Dimeji Bankole dumped PDP for APC and his decision was the talk of the town. Many people believe he joined APC to actualize his ambition of representing Ogun Central senatorial district, knowing fully well, Amosun and Dapo Abiodun don’t see eye to eye, contesting under APC will unseat Amosun or anyone contesting from Amosun’s camp. And although Dimeji Bankole has not declared or made his intentions known, but political analysts in the state have summed it up that, Government Abiodun might also be banking on Dimeji Bankole to win Ogun Central in the gubernatorial election.

    Let’s not forget that Governor Abiodun has become the rallying point for APC faithfuls and fortunes in the state and has been working hard to sustain that shift. No doubt another thing that is giving the Governor leverage is his character and Omoluabi principles and also the way he has been able to manage the complex party issues that have arisen since May 29, 2019 when he came onboard.

    Vice President Osibajo is also on the list of those Governor Abiodun is counting on to return back to office in 2023. Recall that during the last Ogun gubernatorial election, Gov Abiola and Vice President Osibajo’s relationship was tried but Osibajo stood by Governor Abiodun and looking at the level of their relationship as we speak, the same thing will come to play in the coming election.

    @City People

  • Abiodun swears in new Attorney General ‘You need more than your advocacy skills to succeed,’ he says

    Abiodun swears in new Attorney General
    ‘You need more than your advocacy skills to succeed,’ he says

    The Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has charged the new Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr. Oluwasina Ogungbade, to provide the right leadership and also come up with innovative ways of improving on the administration of justice in the state.

    The governor made this call in his office after swearing the Senior Advocate designate as a member of the State Executive Council.
    “l will urge you to provide the right kind of leadership for the Ministry of Justice and come up with innovative ways of improving the delivery and administration of justice in our dear State. Let me quick to inform you that there is little or no time for settling down. You have to roll up your sleeves to commence work immediately.

    “I agree that you have established yourself in private practice, like most of us in this Administration, but I must also let you know that I do not envy your role here. It is a different ball game in the public sector. Your position, going forward, puts you at a very challenging threshold, and if you like call it crossroads, in our quest to have a virile, disciplined, morally upright, peaceful and secured society, built on inclusiveness, accountability, fairness, equity, transparency, justice, and, obedience to rule of law. You are now a professional in Politics”, the governor said.

    He noted Ogungabde, might have the requisite skills as a solicitor and avocate but he need more than “intellectual endowments to drive the process as a decorated legal draftsman and well-grounded solicitor in a manner that will ensure a better future for all the good people, investors and those who paths might cross Ogun State through your office in collaboration with other Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs)”.

    He reminded the new Attorney General that the state is a trail-blazing State in Law, having produced more Senior Advocates in the country than “many other States combined; we have produced everything possible in the practice of Law, First Lawyer, First and Second Senior Advocates of Nigeria, First Female Senior Advocate, First Indigenous High Court Judge, First Indigenous Chief Justice of Nigeria and a Court of the International Justice at the Hague”
    Gov. Abiodun stated that the Ministry of Justice is vital towards the attainment of the vision of his administration to create an enabling environment for Public Private Sector Partnership, added that he would continue to do all he can to support the Judiciary

    The State Governor who also noted that his administration would continue to support other arms of government, added that his administration would continue to uphold the principles of separation of powers.

    ” As an administration, let me ensure the good people of Ogun State of our unwavering commitment to uphold the principles of separation of powers and noninterference.

    “We will therefore continue to support, cooperate and respect other arms of government as co-travellers in this democratic process, all we ask is the continued cooperation of our people, their support and prayers at all times,” he said.

    Abiodun while adding that his administration remains committed to the wholesome development of the state and total fulfillment of his electoral promise to the people of the state, noted that his administration would continue to strive to fulfill its electoral promise.

    In her remarks, the Chief Judge of Ogun State, Justice Mosunmola Dipeolu while charging the new Attorney General to build on what is on ground as well as bring his own ideas, assured the Govenor that he won’t be disappointed with the appointment.

    Responding, the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr. Oluwasina Ogungbade while appreciating the Governor for the honour to serve the state of his birth, assured the Governor and the people of the state that he would do his utmost best towards the overall development of the state.

     

  • Real Reasons Kalu Visits Nnamdi Kanu In DSS Custody

    Real Reasons Kalu Visits Nnamdi Kanu In DSS Custody

    Real Reasons Kalu Visits Nnamdi Kanu In DSS Custody

    The Chief Whip of the Nigerian Senate, Sen. Orji Uzor Kalu on Monday paid a visit to the detained leader of Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB Nnamdi Kanu in DSS custody in Abuja.

    Real Reasons Kalu Visits Nnamdi Kanu In DSS Custody

    After the visit, Sen. Kalu, representing Abia North revealed the reasons he visited him. He said he and Nnamdi Kanu discussed as brothers during the meeting where he encouraged him to consider certain comments and actions for the sake of the people.

    In a Facebook post on his verified page, the former Abia governor while revealing that he met Nnamdi Kanu in good health recalled how the family has been close to him after he made his (Nnamdi) father, late Eze Israel Okwu Kanu the traditional ruler of Akwara Ukwu during his day’s as Abia governor.

    “This afternoon, I visited my brother, Maazi Nnamdi Kanu in DSS custody , Abuja . I met him in good health and care and we discussed as ‘Umunne’. In 2001 when I was Governor, I made his father Eze Israel Okwu Kanu traditional ruler of Akwara Ukwu and since then the family has been very close to me .

    “I understand that Nnamdi has an insane amount of people rooting for his back home and I encouraged him to consider the consequences of certain actions and utterances for the sake of the same people” he said.

    According to the lawmaker, even though he shares a different ideology with the IPOB Leader, he owes him and the people of Nigeria good counselling irrespective of whether such is accepted or not.

    “Even though my ideology and his ideology are totally different , God has made us brothers and we can’t run away from each other. I owe him and Nigerians good counseling …Whether he and his family listens to me or not, I will continue counseling him as I have always done in the past. What we need most is a peaceful and secured society” he added.

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    OGUN FIRE ACCIDENT: ABIODUN ORDERS DPO’S RE-DEPLOYMENT, ARREST OF MISCREANTS

    Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has directed the Commissioner of police, Lanre Bankole to immediately redeploy the divisional police officer in charge of Lafenwa in the State Capital, for aiding and abetting crimes and criminality in and around the area, especially inside Lafenwa market and its environ.

    He also ordered the arrest of all miscreants involved in setting on fire a petrol-laden tanker that led to the explosion on Sunday.

    Governor Abiodun gave the directives during an on-the-spot assessment of the scene of the fire incident.
    He said there were lot of reports against the DPO, stating that he was neither effective and efficient in carrying out his statutory duties of maintaining law and order in the area.

    “There are complaints against the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) here, I want that DPO investigated. I also want him removed from this place, because this is not the first time that complaints have been lodged against him.

    “We’ve gotten several complaints against him about how he mismanages this place, particularly as it pertains to miscreants that come and disturb the traders. He arrests them, within five to ten minutes, he releases them and that is why this place has continued to be restive. The thuggery in this place has not been contained.

    “I want the CP to declare an emergency here in Lafenwa; I want every miscreant arrested because this kind of situation is totally unacceptable – where a tanker overturns, fuel that is highly inflammable is flowing through the drainage and someone wilfully ignites it so that they could cause chaos and begin to loot the market. This is very bad; it is just not acceptable; it is criminal.

    He regretted that people would be so heartless to set fire on the tanker when efforts by security and fire personnel were on ground to salvage the situation. Gov. Abiodun adding that the sole aim of the perpetuators was not only to loot, but to destroy things in the market.

    While calling for full investigation, Prince Abiodun urged the Police Commissioner to “ensure that everybody involved in this heinous crime is arrested and brought to book. We must make an example of them.”

    The Governor described the loss of lives as unfortunate, noting that both Federal and State Fire trucks were also damaged by the hoodlums who also prevented fire trucks and men of Transport Enforcement and Compliance Agency (TRACE) from sealing off the area and protecting the tanker from going up in flames.

    He gave the Commissioner of Transportation, Gbenga Dairo and the Commander of TRACE three days, to carry out an investigation into the immediate cause of the accident to find out the true cause of the incident.

    The Governor while commiserating with the traders who lost valuables in the fire incident, directed the commissioner for Special Duties, Femi Ogunbanwo to take inventory of all goods lost, promising to provide palliative for victims.

    In his response, The Babaloja of Lafenwa Market, Alhaji Musa Adeyinka, recounted the loss during the incident and thanked the Governor for coming around to sympathize with the market people.OGUN FIRE ACCIDENT: ABIODUN ORDERS DPO’S RE-DEPLOYMENT, ARREST OF MISCREANTS

    Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has directed the Commissioner of police, Lanre Bankole to immediately redeploy the divisional police officer in charge of Lafenwa in the State Capital, for aiding and abetting crimes and criminality in and around the area, especially inside Lafenwa market and its environ.

    He also ordered the arrest of all miscreants involved in setting on fire a petrol-laden tanker that led to the explosion on Sunday.

    Governor Abiodun gave the directives during an on-the-spot assessment of the scene of the fire incident.
    He said there were lot of reports against the DPO, stating that he was neither effective and efficient in carrying out his statutory duties of maintaining law and order in the area.

    “There are complaints against the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) here, I want that DPO investigated. I also want him removed from this place, because this is not the first time that complaints have been lodged against him.

    “We’ve gotten several complaints against him about how he mismanages this place, particularly as it pertains to miscreants that come and disturb the traders. He arrests them, within five to ten minutes, he releases them and that is why this place has continued to be restive. The thuggery in this place has not been contained.

    “I want the CP to declare an emergency here in Lafenwa; I want every miscreant arrested because this kind of situation is totally unacceptable – where a tanker overturns, fuel that is highly inflammable is flowing through the drainage and someone wilfully ignites it so that they could cause chaos and begin to loot the market. This is very bad; it is just not acceptable; it is criminal.

    He regretted that people would be so heartless to set fire on the tanker when efforts by security and fire personnel were on ground to salvage the situation. Gov. Abiodun adding that the sole aim of the perpetuators was not only to loot, but to destroy things in the market.

    While calling for full investigation, Prince Abiodun urged the Police Commissioner to “ensure that everybody involved in this heinous crime is arrested and brought to book. We must make an example of them.”

    The Governor described the loss of lives as unfortunate, noting that both Federal and State Fire trucks were also damaged by the hoodlums who also prevented fire trucks and men of Transport Enforcement and Compliance Agency (TRACE) from sealing off the area and protecting the tanker from going up in flames.

    He gave the Commissioner of Transportation, Gbenga Dairo and the Commander of TRACE three days, to carry out an investigation into the immediate cause of the accident to find out the true cause of the incident.

    The Governor while commiserating with the traders who lost valuables in the fire incident, directed the commissioner for Special Duties, Femi Ogunbanwo to take inventory of all goods lost, promising to provide palliative for victims.

    In his response, The Babaloja of Lafenwa Market, Alhaji Musa Adeyinka, recounted the loss during the incident and thanked the Governor for coming around to sympathize with the market people.

    OGUN FIRE ACCIDENT: ABIODUN ORDERS DPO'S RE-DEPLOYMENT, ARREST OF MISCREANTS