Govt will Continue to Prioritize People's Welfare - Oyo SSG

The Secretary to the Oyo State Government, Professor Olanike Adeyemo has reassured the residents of Oke-Ogun that the present administration is determined to ways prioritize the welfare of its people.

The SSG, while addressing residents of Oke Ogun 1, Federal Constituency called for their support in the Seyi Makinde led administration's efforts to take the State to the greater heights.

She stated this during a town Hall meeting of Oke-Ogun 1, Federal Constituency on the 2024 Oyo State  budget, held at Iseyin Local Government Headquarters, Iseyin.

She said Governor Seyi Makinde has performed creditably well with 75 percent budget performance recorded adding that he has made efforts to bring government to the door steps of the masses.

The government scribe further called for the unity of sons and daughters in Oke-Ogun, saying with this they will attain a common goal.

She hinted further that the establishment of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology,(LAUTECH) Iseyin campus by Governor Seyi Makinde is a prayer answered to Oke-Ogun region, hinting that, the school would commence academy operation by December, 2023.

Speaking at the event, the State Commissioner for Budget, and Economic Planning, Professor Adetunji Babatunde said it has been the tradition of the present administration to involve people in the preparation of its annual budget.

The Chairman Iseyin Local Government Area, Hon. Mufutau Abilawon said the annual town hall meeting marks a watershed in budget preparation, adding that, it is a paradigm shift from the old practice.

Traditional rulers present said last year's town-hall meeting yielded positive results, felt by all and sundry in the region.

They unanimously urged the State Government to "conclude their assignment on boundary adjustment in Oke-Ogun area of the State".

Present at the event were the Hon. Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning, Professor Adetunji Babatunde; Commissioner for Special Duties, Alhaja Fausat Sani; Executive Assistant to the Governor on Finance, Budget and Economic Planning, Alhaji Kolawole Bello; Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning, Dr. Ojelabi; Permanent Secretary, Cabinet and Special Service, Mr. Akeem Salami; Local Government Chairmen, Traditional Rulers, Religious leaders among others.

Abiodun Atilola

Media Officer to the SSG/HOS

September 6, 2023.

100 Days In Office : NNPP Chieftain, Ajadi Berates Elected Leaders On Poor Performance

 

A chieftain of the New Nigeria Peoples’ Party (NNPP), Ambassador Olufemi Ajadi Oguntoyinbo, has berated the  President and governors who just clocked their first 100 days in office, saying they failed to kick start their campaign promises on good note.

It could be recalled that President Bola Tinubu and many governors were sworn-in on May 29, 2023 with a lot of expectations.

Speaking on the state of the Nation at his Shimawa Office, Ogun State, Ajadi, who was gubernatorial candidate of the NNPP in Ogun state in 2023 elections, however, emphasized that the people elected into offices and who are marking their 100 days in offices have failed to satisfy the yearnings and aspiration of Nigerians.

He said elected officers have not been able to impact much on the citizenry adding that though 100 days is a short time out of four years but pointed out that Nigerians have not seen hope of them fulfilling their campaign promises.

As the nation watched, Ajadi’s words echoed throughout the land, highlighting the unfulfilled commitments to better infrastructure, improved healthcare and enhanced educational opportunities. 

He said the citizens who voted with hopes of a brighter future now grappled with a stark reality.

Ajadi stressed that elected leaders faced increasing pressure to deliver on their campaign pledges, scrambling to present plans and initiatives to address rising discontent.

According to him, “Your hundred days in offices are not worth celebrating because they lack impact on our citizens. The workers are still collecting thirty thousand naira (N30,000) minimum wage despite the increment on all household items caused by the subsidy removal.

"The palliatives are not getting to the downtrodden, instead of using NIN, BVN attached to bank accounts to detect the poorer of the poor, they are just given them out to politicians using wards and local government.

"Instead of given palliatives to states by federal government, the money realised from subsidy removal should have been channelling into infrastructural development, which will be beneficial to every Nigerians irrespective of financial status.

"Both poor and the rich are plying roads, using electricity, health care facilities, education and other social amenities, hence, the need for government to channel the proceeds from subsidy removal to infrastructural developments to circulate rounds.

"But given palliatives either in terms of cash or materials, it can never gets to the target audience but a kind of another scam.

"It became a race against time as they endeavoured to turn election promises into tangible actions.

“In the months ahead, the nation remained focused on its leaders, recognizing that the first hundred days were just the beginning of a challenging journey. Expectations ran high, and the nation’s gaze remained fixed on its leaders, yearning for the dividends of democracy.

“As time unfolds, we will see whether these leaders can bridge the gap between promises and reality and whether their actions will vindicate or condemn their initial hundred days in power.

“The fate of a nation hung in the balance, awaiting the true impact of leadership on its citizens’ lives."

Ogun East APC Leaders Dissociate Self From Wale Adedayo

The leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ijebu East local government, Ogun State, has dissociated itself from the activities of the suspended chairman of the council, Mr. Wale Adedayo.

The APC leaders in a communique issued after a meeting on Sunday, 3rd September, 2023, dissociated themselves from Adedayo's "unacceptable behaviour" and pledged their loyalty to Governor Dapo Abiodun.

The party leaders in the communique, signed by High Chief Segun Osibote, APC leader and Chief Bayo Balogun, Party chairman Ijebu East LG and sent to Governor Abiodun, expressed concern over what Adedayo intended to achieve in writing his letter alleging zero allocation to councils in the state.

 

The communique read in part, "At a meeting of leaders of our party held on Sunday, 3th of September, 2023 at the residence of our leader, High Chief Segun Osibote, it was unanimously agreed and resolved that the leadership of our party immediately disassociates itself from the unacceptable behaviors of Hon, Wale Adedayo, which came to us as a surprise and which we got to know via several social media platforms.

 

"Consequent upon the above, the APC party leaders in Ijebu East Local Government Area of Ogun State respectfully distance and disassociate ourselves from the publications by Wale Adedayo wherein he expressly stated that the State Government under your leadership had not given any allocation to the twenty (20) Local Governments of Ogun State since the inception of the current local government administration over two (2) years ago.  

"The referenced letter which was written by Wale Adedayo and addressed to the leader of our party, Aremo Olusegun Osoba, was copied to the media with EFCC, ICPC and others to mention a few. We wonder what the intent of Wale Adedayo is for engaging in such actions and what he set out to achieve.

 

"As leaders of the party, we believe it is essentially important to assure you that we would continue to uphold the principles and values of our great party, the All Progressives congress (APC).

 

"Finally, we assure you, H.E. Prince Dapo Abiodun, MFR, CON, that the leadership of our party in Ijebu East Local Government remain committed to working with your administration in a constructive manner. We believe in fostering a positive political environment that promotes the well-being and progress of our state and its citizens."

Oyo Govt. Pays Condolence Visit to Pa Taiwo Akinkunmi's Family, Describes him as a National hero

The Oyo State Government has described the National flag designer, Pa Taiwo Akinkunmi as a National hero who left an indelible  legacy for  generations yet unborn.

The Secretary to the State Government, Professor Olanike Adeyemo stated this during a condolence visit to the residence of the late National hero at Elebu area in Ibadan.

She said the late pa Akinkunmi lived an impactful life and has built an enduring legacy for generations yet unborn, hinting that, the present administration in the State under the leadership of Engineer Seyi Makinde and the good people of Oyo State celebrate him as a National hero".

She said "on behalf of His Excellency Engineer Seyi Makinde, the Oyo State Executive Council and the good people of Oyo State, we commiserate with the family of our National hero late Pa Taiwo Akinkunmi".

The Secretary to the State Government said for Pa Taiwo Akinkunmi to design the National flag he had left an indelible legacy which she noted is worthy of emulation.

She added that the present administration in the State cherishes late Akinkunmi's legacy, adding that his creativity in designing the Nigeria National flag is commendable.

She maintained further that Oyo State Government is proud of one of its indigenes, Pa Taiwo Akinkunmi who lived an impactful life.

Responding, the son of the National flag designer, Mr. Akinkunmi Akinwumi appreciated the State Government for the visit, urging the government at all levels to immortalize the contribution of the late civil servant.

Abiodun Atilola

Media Officer to the SSG/HOS

September 5, 2023

Subsidy Removal : Abiodun Flags Off Distribution Of 300,000 Rice Palliatives

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has flagged off the distribution of 300,000 bags of 10kg rice palliatives to citizens of the state.

The event, which took place on Friday, was in line with the promise made by the governor to ensure the immediate distribution of the palliatives.

He acknowledged that the palliatives were sent to states by the federal government  and has been domesticated by the state government. 

"This is a federal government initiative under the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu that is being domesticated right here in Ogun State.

"Our desire in the first instance is to distribute about 300,000 bags of 10kg rice across our 5,400 polling units.

"We have decided to use the polling units as a reference of distribution, not wards, because we realized that using wards won't be equitable.

"You can imagine taking a ward in Sagamu, for example, like the Ogijo ward and compare it with a ward in Ikenne. If we use the ward as the yardstick for distributing the palliatives, it is very unfair and not equitable.

"But because we know that the Independent National Electoral Commission(INEC) has done a very detailed arrangement of our polling units to the point where all of us belong to a polling unit and that has allowed us to determine the number of people that are in our different wards.

"So you find out that a ward in Ogijo, for example, will have by far more polling units than a ward in Ikenne or Remo North. So we decided that we will use the polling units as a point of reference," he said.

Abiodun noted that a committee made up of eminent men and women of distinguished character has been set up to oversee the distribution of the palliatives.

He said that the committee, chaired by his deputy, would ensure that the palliative distribution is effectively implemented, while the 20 local governments will also have similar committees.

"This committee is made up of very eminent, dependable, and distinguished men and women across the state.

"The committee will be chaired by my Deputy Governor and she will be supported by our former deputy governors that are here present, two members of the National Assembly, one representing the House of Representatives, and the other representing the Senate.

"Members of the state's Assembly, namely the Deputy Speaker and the Minority Leader, our Iyalojas, our CDCs, CDAs, members of our youth community, our inter-ethnic representatives, our community leaders and other distinguished eminent personalities that we believe will ensure that the palliative distribution is effectively, efficiently and transparently implemented," he said.

According to him, the Central Working Committee (CWC) will be saddled with the authority to inaugurate committees in each of the 20 local government areas of the state.

The committees in each local government will comprise the council chairman, Governor's Liaison Officers (GLO), a member of the state House of Assembly in each local government, religious leaders, community leaders, youths, students, Iyalojas and the traditional institution.

Abiodun while commending President Tinubu for conceptualizing the programme to cushion the effect of the removal of the fuel subsidy, said that his administration has classified the various interventions of the president,  which his administration has domesticated into the immediate, medium and long terms.

The state’s helmsman said that his administration has commenced the payment of N10,000 transport allowance to public servants in the state, and also added that the payment of various allowances, ranging from hazard and gratuities has begun.

"We started as you recall by paying N10,000 transportation allowances to all our public servants, including pensioners and teachers across the board.

"We also decided that not more than 80 per cent of our workforce need to come to the office at any point in time.

"We have begun paying different allowances, including hazard allowances. We began offsetting backlog of different payments, be it pensions, gratuities, deductions, and all other payments as we see them as part of the cushioning effect of the removal of subsidy," he said.

Abiodun also disclosed that his administration would be providing health insurance coverage for pregnant women across the state.

He added that the health insurance coverage would allow them to either visit the primary, secondary, or tertiary health care centres.

"We will also be providing for all our pregnant women across the board in Ogun State with our Ogun State Health Insurance Cover called 'Ibi Dero'.

"This will cover their pre-natal engagements and also post-natal consultations for up to six months, meaning that, you can go to a Primary Health Care Center, Secondary Health Care or a Tertiary and consult Pre-natal, give birth for free because the state government is bearing the cost of all that," he said.

The governor also disclosed that his administration would be extending the palliatives to indigent students across the state.

While also disclosing that his administration would soon commence its energy transition programme which would allow state-owned buses, to use Compressed Natural Gas (CNG), Prince Abiodun added that the commencement of its  E-mobility programme would allow his administration to replace petrol-powered motorcycles with electric motorcycles at the expense of the state.

Earlier in their separate remarks, the representatives of the Community Development Associations (CDAs), Usman Olamilekan, and the Nigeria Union of Pensioners (NUP);  Comrade Bola Lawal commended Governor Abiodun for his open-door policy.

Also, the Iyaloja General of Ogun State, who is also a member of the committee, Alhaja Yemisi Abass, commended the governor for providing more rice to complement the ones sent by the Federal Government.

He thanked the governor for picking members of the committee from all parts of the state.

In an interview, Mrs. Ileyemi Olayinka representing people with special needs and Comrade Segun Obadimu, representing the Nigeria Union of Pensioners appreciated Governor Dapo Abiodun for the rice palliative given to them, noting that such programs would help the people of the state to continue to persevere.

NNPP Chieftain, Ajadi Cautions Nigerian Youths Against Social Vices

A chieftain of the New Nigeria People's Party, (NNPP), Comrade Olufemi Ajadi Oguntoyinbo has admonished Nigerian youths to shun social vices such as drug addiction, internet fraud as well as avoid falling into the pit of getting rich quick through diabolical means, adding that hardwork pays as he also pledged his support to theit moral development.

He added that he is committed to the 

development of their characters so that when they become adults they will become good citizens.

Ajadi who was the NNPP's governorship candidate during the March 2023 election in Ogun State, made the remarks while receiving a prestigious honour of Patron bestowed on him by members of the Scout Association of Nigeria (SAN), Ogun State Chapter on Sunday, in Abeokuta.

While noting that hardwork pays, Ajadi expressed his gratitude to the association for the recognition pledging his unwavering support to it. 

He said he passionately shared the Association's vision of character development among young people  especially in the face of pressing challenges like cultism, cybercrime, kidnapping, terrorism, and societal values erosion, describing philanthropy as an integral part of his life and assured all present of the significant positive impact he aimed to bring to the association.

According to him, “I want to assure you that my coming on board will bring total difference. There will be a special positive impact by the Grace of God”.

The Scout Association of Nigeria, which has its roots dating back to 1915, holds a significant place in Nigeria's history, and it became a member of the World Organization of the Scout Movement in 1961. 

This global scouting movement is dedicated to nurturing the physical, mental and spiritual development of young individuals to empower them to take constructive roles in society.

While speaking at the occasion, Apostle Adenekan, the former Assistant Chief Commissioner on Diversity and Inclusion of Scout Association of Nigeria led the proceedings, expressing his congratulations and a warm welcome to Comrade Olufemi Ajadi Oguntoyinbo into the Scout Association of Nigeria's brotherhood. 

He highlighted the association's commitment to gender equality, leading to the transformation from "Boys Scout of Nigeria" to the more inclusive "Scout Association of Nigeria." 

Furthermore, he announced that Ajadi had become a member of the prestigious World Organization of Scout Organization, a global youth movement boasting over 500 million members.

Adenekan emphasized that Ajadi's induction placed him among the ranks of distinguished individuals worldwide, including the likes of King Faad of Saudi Arabia, the late King Abdullah, the King of Sweden, Bill Gates among others.

The ceremony was attended by several notable members of the Scout Association of Nigeria, including Mr. Idowu Esan, the former National Training Commissioner; Prince Bisi Enitan, the Ogun State Training Commissioner; Pastor Raphael, the State Headquarters Commissioner for Rovers; and Comrade Benjamin Oluwemimo, the Assistant Provincial Commissioner for the Egba Province.

Oyo PSGA Retires, SSG, Others Extols Virtues The Permanent Secretary, General Administration of Governor's Office, Mr. Adedayo Ayorinde has retired. He retired from the state civil service after serving meritoriously for 35 years. Speaking during a retirement programme in his honour, the Secretary to the Oyo State Government, Professor Olanike Adeyemo advised Ayorinde, to continue in his good deeds. The retirement programme was organized by the Management Staff of the Governor's Office, held at MIC Hall, Governor's Office, Secretariat, Ibadan. She described the retired Permanent Secretary as a man with virtues of leadership, as well as a resilient leader. In her remarks, the State Head of Service, Mrs Olubunmi Oni, mni described Mr. Ayorinde as an epitome of humility and honesty, hinting that, he works to ensure anything under his watch does not fail. She admonished him to continue with his good character even after leaving the civil service. Responding, the elated celebrant appreciated the Management Staff of the Governor's Office for the love they showed him while in service. The retired Permanent Secretary was the Project Coordinator, Ibadan Urban Flood Management Project (IUFMP) before he was appointed as the Permanent Secretary, General Administration, Governor's Office, by the Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde FNSE. Abiodun Atilola Media Officer to the SSG/HOS 1 September, 2023.

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The Permanent Secretary, General Administration of Governor's Office, Mr. Adedayo Ayorinde has retired.

He retired  from the state civil service after serving meritoriously for 35 years.

Speaking during a retirement programme in his honour, the Secretary to the Oyo State Government, Professor Olanike Adeyemo advised Ayorinde, to continue in his good deeds.

The retirement programme was organized by the Management Staff of the Governor's Office, held at MIC Hall, Governor's Office, Secretariat, Ibadan.

She described the retired Permanent Secretary as a man with virtues of leadership, as well as a resilient leader.

In her remarks, the State Head of Service, Mrs Olubunmi Oni, mni described Mr. Ayorinde as an epitome of humility and honesty, hinting that, he works to ensure anything under his watch does not fail.

She admonished him to continue with his good character even after leaving the civil service.

Responding, the elated celebrant appreciated the Management Staff of the Governor's Office for the love they showed him while in service.

The retired Permanent Secretary was the Project Coordinator, Ibadan Urban Flood Management Project (IUFMP) before he was appointed as the Permanent Secretary, General Administration, Governor's Office, by the Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde FNSE.

Abiodun Atilola

Media Officer to the SSG/HOS

1 September, 2023.