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 * In fulfilment of his promise to provide succour to residents of Kosofe, Ikosi-Isheri and Agboyi-Ketu whose communities were ravaged by flood last year, the Senator representing Lagos East Senatorial District, Distinguished Senator Mukhail Adetokunbo Abiru, FCA, has distributed 150 bags of 50kg rice to the affected constituents.  The affected communities where the rice were shared include: Odo-Ogun, Ajegunle, Owode-Elede, Osho-Ogun, Agboyi-town, all under Agboyi- Ketu LCDA. In Ikosi-Isheri LCDA,  some affected residents residing in Agiliti 2, Maidan, Orisha/Isheri , Ajegunle/ Idera/ Kiokio, Isheri- North and Akinpelu communities received the rice.  Meanwhile, in Kosofe Local Government Area, residents of Oworo coastal area and Ogudu, Ojota, Mende areas, who were adversely impacted by floods got the rice.  In ensuring that the bags of rice got to the affected persons, the office of the Senator, in alliance with the three Local Government Authorities, community ...

  The Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation is delighted to announce the opening of applications for the AIG Public Leaders Programme.  Tailored for senior public leaders and delivered in partnership with the Blavatnik School of Government, University of Oxford; the AIG Public Leaders Programme offers an opportunity for participants to expand their conceptual frameworks and acquire practical tools essential for addressing challenges they face, including bureaucratic inefficiencies, political interference, the inadequacy of structures and processes for effective policy development and implementation. The AIG Public Leaders Programme features a comprehensive curriculum designed to accelerate the mastery of essential competencies crucial for effective governance, covering topics ranging from governing in times of challenge and change, harnessing digital technologies, the pitfalls in decision-making, integrity in public life and strengthening public organisations.  Through a blend of rig...

  The Executive Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke has rejoiced with an elderstatesman and a leader of immense values, Alhaji Shuaib Oyedokun, as he clocks 89 years today. Governor Adeleke salutes Baba Oyedokun as a distinguished figure in advancing democratic culture in our clime, applauding him for the longstanding contributions he made towards a better society. The Governor acknowledges Baba Oyedokun's perspectives on politics and governance, saying that the former National Vice Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is a repository of wise counsels for any who who sought them.  "It is that moment yet again that we celebrate a shining figure in our political landscape, Baba (Alhaji) Shuaibu Oyedokun. Baba Oyedokun's birthday reminds us not just the passage of time but his extensive values and contributions in the social and political advancement of Nigeria," the Governor was quoted as saying. "Baba Oyedokun is a leader that has enriched ou...

 NEWS RELEASE OSOGBO: 21/02/2024- Osunstate.gov.ng The Osun state government is working hard and round the clock to ease the economic pains and suffering of our people, Governor Ademola Adeleke has disclosed. Speaking at the inauguration of the State Food Security Committee in Osogbo on Wednesday evening, Governor Adeleke said his administration is addressing current economic crisis through multi faceted angles, citing several pro- people programmes “As a government in love with the people, we are doing a lot to cushion the effect of the hard time on our people. We have introduced so many policy options  to ease the burden of the populace. Our administration has deployed the full machinery of government to attend to the immediate needs of the citizenry. “We are, however , conscious of the deepening economic conflict. Mr President briefed state Governors on the state of the nation. Our government is already acting in many areas.  “We want to step up further by engaging in ...

 NEWS RELEASE Owa Obokun of Ijesaland, Oba Dr. Gabriel Adekunle Aromolaran and the Ọwa in Council have endoresed Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke for second term.  The frontline traditional ruler gave the endorsement when the Governor paid an unscheduled royal homage to the King at his palace on Wednesday. Oba (Dr.) Aromolaran described the Governor as a man of his words who fulfilled his promise to establish a world-class university in Ilesa. According to him, Senator Adeleke has changed the narrative of Ilesa to a university town within one year of his assumption in office. Oba Aromolaran said many politicians in the past have made empty promises of establishing a university in the town in deception just to curry electoral victory. "We the Ijesas love the Governor so much and the whole world can attest to that," the frontline traditional ruler noted. "Governor, your second term is guaranteed. The people of Ijesaland will double our result in the next gov...

* The Oyo State Government today reopened an industrial company, engaging in the recycling of waste tyres to produce Pyrolysis oil and Carbon Black and Steel Wire as by products. The company was sealed early this month, over non conformity and adherence to acceptable Environmental laws of the State.  The Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resource, Architect Abdulmojeed Olawale Mogbonjubola had in the early hours of the day directed that the facility, Shri-Balaji Industry Limited, be unsealed.  According to the Commissioner, the Ministry had recently held a tripartite meeting with the facility owner, and the leadership of  the Manufacturing Association Of Nigeria (M.A.N), over the Action Plans submitted by the management of Shri-Balaji Industry Limited. According to the Commissioner, “The Action Plans which the trio of the Ministry, Shri-Balaji Industry Limited and Manufacturing Association of Nigeria (MAN), unanimously accepted and agreed upon includes the immediat...

  Mr. Deputy Governor presented gifts to members of the Diplomatic Corps at the breakfast meeting organised by the Office of SDG for members of  High Commissions and Development Partners held at the Wheatbaker Hotel, Ikoyi, Lagos State. The Lagos State Government has set a new agenda for sustainable development goals (SDGs) for collective impact, aiming to propel the state towards achieving these global benchmarks. Speaking at a breakfast meeting organised by the Office of Sustainable Development Goals for members of High Commissions and Development Partners, at the Wheatbakers Hotel, Ikoyi, the Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat highlighted the need for a strategic partnership that will create opportunities for the holistic advancement of SDGs. Emphasizing the imperative of building local resilience to solve SDGs challenges in the State, he noted that the administration has made significant strides in aligning its developmental policies with the global pursuit...