Ogun State Governor Prince Dapo Abiodun has indicated that he is working towards reposition the civil and public service for efficient service delivery to the people.

Abiodun stated this while  inaugurating the Committee on the Review of Appointments and Promotions in the State Civil Service and Enterprises between February 1 and May 29, 2019, in his Office at Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta.

The governor noted the State Public Service, renowned  for its professionalism, commitment and dedication, be provided with the right type of leadership to enable it perform optimally.

“This is the state of Simeon Adebo and A. K. Degun. The state has produced giants who laid the foundation of  public service in Nigeria,” he said.

He said the feedback received by his administration on the appointment of some people into positions of responsibility was unsatisfactory, hence the setting up of the committee.

The governor, who said his administration was determined to build a solid manpower base made up of qualified people, added that the committee is to examine and review all appointment s and employment into the public service, MDAs and other related matters connected  between February 1 and May 29.

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He also noted that the committee is to ascertain whether there are establishment vacancies for all posts and grade levels, to review and establish the procedures for appointment in line with Public Service Regulations and Extant Rules.

Chairman of the committee and former Head of Service, Mr. Dipo Odulate, lauded the governor for being meticulous and not rushing to take action on any issue.

He said the committee would leave no stop unturned in discharging its assignment.

Other members of the committee are Elder Sola Adeyemi, Alhaji Kehinde Ogunfowodu, Chief Jide Oyeti, Alhaji Ambali Isola, Mrs. Moyosore Olowonmi, and Mrs. Stanley Olufunmilayo. Mr. Nurudeen Oyedele, would serve as the secretary.

OYO State Governor Seyi Makinde said on Monday that he has always been in constant communication with his predecessor, Senator Abiola Ajimobi, over the past administration’s policies in the overall interest of the people.

Makinde spoke yesterday while playing host to a delegation from Foursquare Gospel Church, which visited him in his office in Ibadan.

He said it was the responsibility of any administration to provide good governance, adding that his government would not hesitate to sustain any good policy of his predecessor in a bid to enhance the living standard of the people.

The governor said he won the election without godfathers, adding that this had helped his administration to stabilise.

Congratulating the church on the successful election that brought about the new leadership of the church, Makinde said politicians and election management bodies have something to learn from Foursquare Church on the peaceful conduct of elections and smooth transition.

“I am also glad to note that the General Overseer, Rev. Felix Meduoye and the General Overseer-elect, Rev Sam Aboyeji, are together and that you actually held an election.

“You didn’t impose your successor and you allowed a free and fair process, probably we have one or two things to learn.

“Also when I was elected and became governor-elect of the state, I actually reached out to the governor on the seat at the time and I told him that if it was all about the development of Oyo State;  we must share the vision.

“Even now, we still try to reach out to them (past administration) to say that some of the policies that they put in place were really good, some we need to tinker with, and some were outrightly anti-people.

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“But, if we don’t talk, we may not know some of the thought processes that went behind some of those policies.”

Meduoye, who had earlier recalled the visit of Makinde to the church camp site for its convention prior to the election, noted that the prayer for the governor at the convention was fruitful.

He said the church considered it necessary to introduce the new General Overseer to important people in different locations as a way of getting him ready for the task ahead.

Aboyeji, the fifth indigenous General Overseer, who was elected on July 20 and to be inaugurated on November 17, expressed happiness at the reception by the governor.

He said the church was setting the pace for others, especially in the area of a smooth transition.

Also yesterday, Makinde said his administration is not only for the ruling People’s Democratic Party (PDP) alone but for the development of the entire state.

He made the remarks yesterday while swearing in three additional commissioners for the state, saying he has assembled the best he could lay his hands on in the state.

The event is coming less than two weeks after swearing-in of 14 commissioners to complete his 17-man cabinet.

The three additional commissioners who took their oath of office and oath of allegiance at the Executive Chamber of the Governor’s office, Agodi secretariat include Professor Raphael Afonja (Works and Transport), Mrs Faosat Sanni (Women Affairs, Poverty Alleviation and social development) and 27-year-old Oluwaseun Fakorede (Youths and Sports).

THE Head of Funsengbuwa Ruling House, Otunba Olasubomi Balogun, has denied that his son, Ladi, is making moves to occupy the throne of Awujale of Ijebuland.

He said his son is much busier at the First City Monument Bank (FCMB) than making moves to become the next Awujale.

Otunba Balogun is also the Olori Omoba of Ijebuland and the head of the Fusengbuwa Ruling House, one of the largest ruling houses in Ijebuland.

The Awujale and Paramount Ruler of Ijebuland, Oba (Dr.) Sikiru  Adetona, had warned the kingmakers at the 2019 Ojude- Oba Festival not to politicise the selection of his successor by allowing the moneybags to scatter the selection process after he might have quit the stage.

Since Ojude Oba day, the statement made by Oba Adetona had been at the centre of discussion among the sons and daughters of Ijebuland on who becomes the next Awujale.

This prompted various handlers of news platforms on social media to come up with different news items, claiming that the founder of First City Monument Bank (FCMB) has begun positioning his son, Ladi, who is Group Chief Executive Officer of FCMB to replace the Awujale.

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Balogun expressed dissatisfaction over what he described as “mischief” being orchestrated by those he believes are enemies of Awujale.

He said: “It is callous, inhuman and ungodly to wish your fellow human dead as being demonstrated by those behind the mischief.”

He said it is a taboo in Yorubaland to be scheming for Oba’s successor when a reigning monarch is still hale and hearty.

Otunba Balogun said:. “We all know that Awujale Oba Adetona and I are friends, both of us are still alive. If Awujale could make a pronouncement, does that mean that they should drag my name to sell their stories?

“I happen to be the Olori Omoba, and providence has placed me in a situation in which everybody will expect me to be close to the Awujale and be supportive of whatever he is doing by way of our culture and tradition.

“Secondly, people know me as a very senior member of royalty in Ijebuland, apart from being the Olori Omoba, I am the Olori Ebi of one of the largest ruling houses in Ijebuland.”

President Muhammadu Buhari has felicitated with His Imperial Majesty, Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Saliu Olasupo Adetunji, on his 91stbirthday.

He wished him more years of good health and strength.

Buhari, in a statement by the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Chief Femi Adesina, also joined Oyo State government, Olubadan Council of Chiefs, royal family and indigenes in saluting Oba Adetunji’s visionary and purposeful leadership, which consistently promotes peaceful and harmonious co-existence and respect for religions and diverse cultures.

As the 41st Olubadan clocks 91, the President believed Oba Adetunji has successfully carried on with the legacies of his forefathers, dating back to the 16th century, with an intentional focus to uphold the beautiful traditions of hospitality, respect for authorities and communal development that has always defined the throne.

He prayed that the Almighty God will continue to protect Oba Adetunji and his family, and grant him more strength to look after his people.