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We’ll carry you along in our decision making, Abiodun tells community leaders
We’ll carry you along in our decision making, Abiodun tells community leaders
Ogun State Government says leaders of Community Development Councils and Associations will henceforth be involved in decision making, especially on the siting and execution of projects in their various communities.
The state governor, Dapo Abiodun stated on Tuesday in an interactive meeting with leaders of Community Development Councils and Associations in all the 20 Local Government Area in his office at Oke-Mosan Abeokuta.
The governor who intimated the community leaders of what his administration has done in the past three years, said efforts were geared towards providing a secured environment for Investments to thrive, reviving the agriculture and education sectors as well as providing critical infrastructure such as good road network and affordable houses for the people.
“Our mission was to provide a focused government and this was informed by our geographical location. We have borders with the biggest economy in Nigeria and the fifth largest in Africa, and an international border with Benin Republic. We encourage investors to come in and invest in our state and in so doing, create employment opportunities for our youths.
“We also resolved to complete all uncompleted projects that will add economic value to the lives of our people. As I speak, we have constructed at least a road in all the 20 Local Government Areas. We have rehabilitated schools and provided them with furniture so that they can keep bringing out the best quality of education the state is known for”, Abiodun stated.
The governor informed that the multimodal transportation system of his administration has been launched with a pilot Bus Transit programme in Abeokuta, the State capital, adding that the reconstruction of major federal roads such as the Ijebu-Ode-Epe, Sagamu -Siun-Abeokuta and Atan-Lusada-Agbara roads, was to ensure that people carry out economic activities without stress.
On plans that will further open up the state for more investments and social activities, Abiodun disclosed that Ogun Light-up Project that would ensure constant power in the state would kick-start in Abeokuta and spread to other parts.
He added that towns such as Mower, Ibafo and Abeokuta will benefit from the urbanisation project that would commence very soon.
Meanwhile, the governor at the meeting, approved the release of grants to Community Development Councils, disclosing that a 7-man Caretaker Transition Committee would be set up to take charge of the Community Development Councils to fast track the passage of the new Law.
He added that his administration would hand over transformers to CDCs and CDAs’ chairmen, to be distributed to communities, assuring that the meeting would be held on a regular basis to interface on issues affecting the well-being of the people.
Responding, the Chairman, Community Development Council, Ogun Central, Alhaji Waheed Adekunle, called on the governor to look into the poor state of the Social Development College, Shasha, Ilisan- Remo, with a view to putting it in proper shape, while empowerment programmes should be extended to youth in communities to make them have a sense of belonging.
Adekunle, who appreciated the governor for convening the meeting, said they had waited for such an opportunity.
PRESIDENT TINUBU CONGRATULATES JIM OVIA ON ADMISSION TO THE FREEDOM OF THE CITY OF LONDON
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the Founder and Chairman of Zenith Bank Plc, Jim Ovia, CFR, on his admission to the prestigious Freedom of the City of London.
Admission to the Freedom of the City of London is an honour bestowed on individuals either for their service to the city or for their achievements.
In a press statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu described the honour as a fitting recognition of Mr. Ovia’s exceptional contributions to business, innovation, and technology, as well as for his role in shaping Nigeria’s financial landscape and strengthening economic ties between Africa and the rest of the world.
“This honour is a testament to your unwavering commitment to excellence, your pioneering role in the growth of the financial services sector in Nigeria, and your visionary leadership that continues to inspire generations. As an accomplished entrepreneur and advocate of innovation-driven development, your recognition in the City of London affirms the global relevance of Nigerian excellence and enterprise,” the President stated.
President Tinubu commended Mr. Ovia for being a distinguished ambassador of the nation’s private sector and wished him continued success in his endeavours.
It was a salient and momentous occasion as one of God’s generals,the president of PMF, Pentecostal Ministers Forum of Nigeria and the founder of Kings In Christ Power Ministries Int.Bishop Chidi Anthony celebrated his birthday yesterday.
The event which was held at white sand,Isherin Osun, Lagos was anchored by Nollywood actor Kingsley Ogbonna aka, Dauda was attended by numerous prominent personalities :DCP Oliver Ezirim,DCP Forensic, Alagbon,CSP Charles,STS Commander Idimu,CSP Agatha Eze ,Dpo ,Idimu, Bishop Tony Anthony Aniekwu, Bishop Kennedy Ogu,HRH EZE C. C Nwokdi Eze Ndi Igbo,ijegun and Ijedodo, bishop Anene Nwachuku,Rhema Deliverance ministry,Hon.Eugene Chinedu Ajuonuma
The event was epochal as guests were given wonderful and awesome treat;the celebrant being a religious leader,the president of Pentecostal Ministers Forum advised the Nigerian government on how to solve the problems confronting the nation “I want the government to create employment opportunities and empowerment programmes in order to engage our youths, nobody will be happy to graduate for years without a Job and no means of livelihood,that is why crime is on the increase almost every young person you see today is into one crime or the other in the quest for survival,if something can be done urgently by the government,will help curtail the insecurity in the country and create a good environment for us to dwell ”
Bishop Chidi Anthony who happens to be a philanthropist also used the avenue to inform Lagosians about his palliative and empowerment programme that will be coming up on the 16th of May “Christianity goes beyond preaching the bible,it also talks about love and care to the people,I want to use this medium to invite the people of Lagos to my palliative and empowerment programme that will be coming up on the 16th of May, during my annual programme”GREATER THAN THE POOL OF BETHSAIDA” i will be giving out food stuffs to Lagosians and there will also be financial empowerments for the indigents and the vulnerables, anywhere you are in the city of Lagos, don’t forget to be at 17, Jubilee close,Taiwo bus stop,Ago palace way, it’s my way of supporting and alleviating the suffering in the nation “.
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