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  • We’ve attracted over $200billion investments to Ogun –Amosun

    GOVERNOR Ibikunle Amosun on Friday disclosed that his administration has attracted over $200 billion investments to Ogun State in the last couple of years.

    Amosun said his administration would continue to create enabling environment, infrastructure and security to attract more investors.

    The Governor made this known while presenting a new 18-seater bus to the National Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA), at his office in Abeokuta, the state capital.

    Amosun who was represented by the Secretary to the state Government (SSG), Taiwo Adeoluwa, said Ogun State has emerged the industrial hub of Nigeria, having beaten Lagos and Kano States respectively, to become investors’ first destination of choice.

    He noted that the administration would have been unable to improve the fortune of the state without the active support of NACCIMA, the organised private sector and other stakeholders; he stressed that the bus donation was meant to further acknowledge the contributions of the body to the state’s success story.

    While receiving the key of the bus, the National President of NACCIMA, Iyalode Alaba Lawson, said since her emergence as head of the group, it has fostered tremendous development in the state.

    Lawson pledged that NACCIMA would continue to attract more investors to the state and thus boost its socioeconomic status.

  • Aregbe, Amosun hails MSSN on Adegbite

    Osun State Governor Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola and his Ogun state counterpart Ibikunle Amosun have commended the Muslim Students’ Society of Nigeria (MSSN), Lagos State Area Unit for honouring the former Secretary-General of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, the late Dr AbdulLateef Adegbite with a Quran Competition.

    The duo, alongside businessman, Managing Director of Yinka Folawiyo Group, Mr. Tunde Folawiyo, spoke at the grand finale of the 15th edition of the Lagos Qur’an Competition organised in honour of the late Adegbite at the University of Lagos Main Auditorium, Akoka.

    They commented the youth who participated in the competition for developing the zeal to memorise the Qur’an.

    In the keenly contested competition, 18 reciters emerge as winners in the various categories of the competition after being tested on memorisation, pronunciation, voice sonority, composition and dressing.

    Amosun, who was represented by a Consultant to Ogun State Independent Electoral Commission (OGSIEC) Alhaji Musibau Oyefeso, said he was encouraged to see young Muslims learn the Qur’an, saying that would help to instill morality in the society.

    “I am proud to be associated with this. It is a great thing to see our youths learn the words of Allah and commit it to their hearts. I congratulate all the participants,” Amosun said.

    Aregbesola, represented by the Chairman of Ijede Local Council Development Area, Salis Fatiu Jimoh, said memorising the Qur’an was part of the key to success, adding that “this is a worthy cause. It will go a long way to reduce crime in the society.”

    The late Adegbite’s son, Bashorun Ladi Adegbite, who spoke on behalf of the Adegbite family, praised the organiser, MSSN Lagos, for hosting the programme in the name of his father, saying members of the family were proud to be associated with such a programme.

    He explained that the theme of the competition – “Hope for the Hopeless” – matched the personality of his late father.

    The late Adegbite, he said, was a legend of his time that did his best to promote positive things in all facets of his life as a youth leader, as a teacher, a lawyer, a traditional leader and for the most part as a Muslim.

    MSSN Lagos State President Dr Saheed Ashafa, lamented that social media was affecting the spiritual lives of the youths.

    “It is crystal clear to everyone that Muslim youths are far away from the Book of Allah and this is not farfetched from the influence of modern technologies and social media, Muslims generally have now made phones and other gadgets companions at the expense of the Glorious Qur’an,” he said.

     

  • Pray for me to hand over better Ogun State – Amosun 

    Governor Ibikunle Amosun, has urged the people not to relent in their prayers for his administration in order to hand over an Ogun State that would be a pride to everybody in 2019.

    Amosun also urged the people of the state not to despair but to “hope for a new dawn,” saying the modest efforts of his administration are being felt across the state.

    This was contained Governor’s message on Tuesday to mark the 2018 Democracy Day, and assured of the commitment of his administration to make democratic dividends felt in all segments of the state.

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    In the massage by the state Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Otunba Adedayo Adeneye, Amosun expressed optimism that the Mission to rebuild the state embarked upon by his administration, which is marking the 3rd anniversary of its 2nd term, will be a success story; by the time its tenure expires on May 29, next year.

    He noted that the government would have commemorated this year’s Democracy Day with inauguration of some of the over 50 new projects, spread across the three geo-political zones, but the commissioning has been shifted till a later date that will be announced because of the on – going Ramadan.

    “We have kept faith so far, and I hereby restate our commitment to hand over an Ogun State, which will be a pride of all of us.

    “Our modest efforts are being felt by all and we have no doubt that by the time we handover, we will be celebrating a New Dawn in our dear Ogun State,” he stated.

  • Amosun gets kudos for backing Ogun West for governor

    A socio-political group in Ogun West, Yewa Youth Development Forum, has hailed Governor Ibikunle Amosun for endorsing Ogun West as his successor.

    In a statement by its Coordinator, Femi Salako, the group, with headquarters in Ilaro in Yewa South Local Government Area, said the governor displayed a high level of respect for equity and morality with his support.

    Ogun West has not produced a governor since the history of the Gateway State.

    The group recommended that the most credible among aspirants from Ogun West to be considered is the governor’s Chief of Staff, Chief Tolu Odebiyi, who they described as youthful, and a credible personality with integrity.

    “With the nature of his job as chief of staff to Governor Amosun, Odebiyi is familiar with the development mantra of the administration and he won’t find it difficult taking the state higher from where Amosun stops in 2019.

    “We believe with his experience in the public and private sector, Odebiyi is conversant with the political arena, and will bring the confidence of the private and public sector to bear on politics and governance,” the group said.

  • Amosun, Adebule, UK Imam for Adegbite Quran Competition

    Ogun State Governor Ibikunle Amosun, Lagos State Deputy Governor Dr Idiat Adebule, Chief Executive Officer of Bua Group Alhaji AbdusSamad Rabiu will lead others to the Lagos Quran Competition.

    The event is organised by the Muslim Students’ Society of Nigeria (MSSN) Lagos State Area Unit to honour the pioneer MSSN National President and former Secretary-General of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, the late Dr AbdulLateef Adegbite.

    It will hold on Sunday at University of Lagos Main Auditorium, Akoka, Lagos.

    At a briefing yesterday addressed by a son of the late Adegbite, Bashorun Ladi and MSSN Amir (President) Dr Saheed Ashafa at NUJ House, Alausa, the duo promised that the competition will be the largest in Lagos State.

    Ashafa said the Chief Executive Officer of Basmallah Institute for Teaching Qur’an and Islam in Ireland, United Kingdom, Ustadh  Harun Thanni, will speak on the theme – Hope for the hopeless.

    The topic, he said, is apt because “some Nigerians have already lost all hope in Project Nigeria, but we as a Muslim Students’ body say No! We believe in the Nigerian dream, which to us is still achievable if the government and the led return to the Qur’an.”

    He admitted that the country is experiencing difficult times.

    “Many Nigerians,” he said, “are beginning to lose hope because things are not working out as promised by this government when they came to power. The  state of insecurity, the rise in prices of most commodities, even as the government tries to stabilise the economy and the unguarded utterances of many Nigerians, some unfortunately from elder statesmen, can spell doom for Nigeria, if not curtailed. We hope the crisis will be nip in the bud soonest.”

    Bashorun Adegbite said he was happy to represent the Adegbite family “not only because it’s an opportunity to remember him but a chance to continue his legacies by transmitting those core values for which he had become well known in his life.

    “Dr Adegbite touched the lives of many people and was a firm believer in service to humanity. I thank the Lagos MSSN for honouring my father which our family supports. I am particularly excited by this edition’s theme: “Hope for the Hopeless”, which clearly expresses the essence of the life of the late Adegbite.”

  • Ogun APC: Amosun, Osoba harmonise new excos

    Senior Special Adviser on Political Affairs to Governor Ibikunle Amosun, Chief Derin Adebiyi, on Saturday emerged the new chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ogun State, following a consensus made possible with the harmonization of camps loyal to both Amosun and former governor, Aremo Segun Osoba.

    The 1,749 accredited delegates from the 20 Local Government Areas of the state elected the new party executives who emerged unopposed, according to the chairman, APC State Congress Committee, Revd Peter Obadan, who announced the results at the end of the congress.

    Osoba was absent at the state congresS, but loyalists, such as  Senator Adegbenga Kaka,  Hon. Adekunle Adeyemi and the son of the former governor, Olumide Osoba, were present.

    In his acceptance speech, the new chairman, who was a former Deputy Chairman of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state and one-time chairman of All Nigeria Peoples Party (ANPP), pledged to lead APC to win the 2019 general elections in the state.

    “I want to assure you that this administration will be an all encompassing one. We are going to play politics of inclusion, not exclusion. We are going to obey the leaders and we are going to be firm. The era of indiscipline is gone in this party.

    “We are going to win the next election in a landslide manner. I want to assure you sir, we are not going to betray the confidence reposed in us,” Adebiyi said.

    Also speaking, Amosun hailed the APC members in the state for doing the state proud with the peaceful manner conduct the congresses went. The governor declared that the ruling party will win 2019, urging members to remain resolute in standing by the party. He said, “Election is coming; we are Ogun State. It’s not about fighting. We have what to sell. The governor that is coming after me will do better than me.”

  • Adebiyi emerges Ogun APC chair as Amosun, Osoba harmonize new exco

    The Senior Special Adviser on Political Affairs to Governor Ibikunle Amosun, Chief Derin Adebiyi, on Saturday emerged  the new chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ogun State.
    Derin Adebiyi who hails from Ifo Local Government Council in Ogun Central, emerged  the state party Chairman following a consensus  made possible with the harmonization of camps loyal to both Amosun and former governor Aremo Segun Osoba.
    The 1,749 accredited delegates from the 20 Local Government Areas of the state elected the new party executives who emerged unopposed.
    Adebiyi polled 1,712 votes to emerge as chairman according to the chairman, APC State Congress Committee, Revd Peter Obadan, who announced the results at the end of the congress.
    Obadan, who was accompanied by four other members of the congress committee, stated that 18 void votes were recorded during the election.
    He also announced Hon. Patrick Ogunde as the new state Secretary of the party while saying Chief Wole Elegbede was unanimously elected as the Publicity Secretary.
    He lauded the party members for their peaceful conduct throughout the exercise.
     Although Osoba was absent at the state congresses, his loyalists, such as  Senator Adegbenga Kaka,  Hon. Adekunle Adeyemi and the son of the former governor, Olumide Osoba, were present.
    In his acceptance speech, the new chairman, who was a former Deputy Chairman of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state and one-time chairman of All Nigeria Peoples Party (ANPP), pledged to lead  APC to win the 2019 general elections in the state.
     “From reports all over the country, this state witnessed the most peaceful congress. Your Excellency, this is a reflection of your leadership quality. What we witnessed during the congress was not an accident; it was an outcome of a very sensible and meticulous leadership.
    “I want to assure you that this administration will be an all encompassing one. We are going to play politics of inclusion, not exclusion. We are going to obey the leaders and we are going to be firm. The era of indiscipline is gone in this party.
    “We are going to win the next election in a landslide manner. I want to assure you sir, we are not going to betray the confidence reposed in us,” Adebiyi said.
    Also speaking, Amosun hailed the APC members in the state for doing the state proud with the peaceful manner  conduct the congresses went.
    The governor declared that the ruling party will win 2019, urging members to remain resolute in standing by the party.
    He said, “We will work till May 29, 2019. I commend all our party faithful for their commitment to the success of the party. Without the members, there can’t be the party.
    “Election is coming; we are Ogun State. It’s not about fighting. We have what to sell. The governor that is coming after me will do better than me.”

  • Amosun, Kalu, Ashafa seek prayer for Nigeria

    Ogun State Governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun, former Abia State Governor Dr Orji Kalu and Senator Gbenga Ashafa yesterday urged the Muslim ummah to use the Holy month of Ramadan to offer prayers for President Muhammadu Buhari and Nigeria.

    According to them, the teachings of the Holy Quran and qualities of Prophet Muhammed should be emulated by the faithful beyond the Ramadan.

    Amosun, in a statement by the Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Otunba Adedayo Adeneye, enjoined Muslims to use the period of the holy month to engage in sober reflection and absolute return to Allah.

    The governor said they should not see the month as one of mere mandatory prayer, fasting and Iftar meals, but engage in total abstinence, probing soul-searching, sincere repentance and infinite atonement.

    Amosun said: “This period in our nation calls for our collective and individual prayers for the fulfilment of our aspirations and desires as a country and as citizens.

    “We must use this holy month, like never before, to ensure that we are truly sober and holy in observing all that is expected of us. By doing this, Allah, in his faithfulness, will accept our sacrifices and answer our prayers.”

    Kalu, in a statement signed by his Special Adviser, Alhaji Kunle Oyewumi, called for religious tolerance and mutual respect among religious bodies.

    He said: “Ramadan is a season of spiritual rebirth and self-appraisal in the service of God and humanity. This period should be used to offer prayers for the nation. The acts of piety, forgiveness, selflessness and togetherness should be demonstrated and upheld in this holy month and beyond.”

    Ashafa said:  “The period of Ramadan teaches us self-control, self-restraint, tolerance for one another irrespective of religion or tribe. It is also a month for extreme prayers, love and generosity.”

    He urged Muslims to remember the areas that are experiencing challenges across the country in their prayers.

    “While using this period to share love, forgive and reflect spiritually, I implore us all to pray for the continued peace and prosperity of our country,” he said.

  • Awori chief hails Amosun over monarch installation

    The Balogun Ode Aperin of Aworiland, Alhaji Yakubu Ajayi Odi has hailed Ogun State Governor Ibikunle Amosun for the presenting Staff of Office to the Olota of Ota Awori kingdom, Oba Abdulkabir Adeyemi Obalanlege (Lanlege Ekun II).

    Alhaji Odi, the former Chairman of Ado/Odo-Ota Local Government, in a statement, described Amosun as quintessential for good governance.

    Amosun, he said, has ensured rapid economic growth and improved infrastructural facilities in Ogun State.

    “The people of Ogun State cannot forget Amosun’s monumental projects across all local government areas in the state,” he said.

    He promised that the people of Awori kingdom will continue to support Amosun in his quest to develop the state.

    “As a political leader of APC in this area of Ogun State, I am solidly behind the resoluteness of Governor Ibikunle Amosun,” he said.

    Alhaji Odi wished the monarch longer and prosperous years on the throne.

  • Amosun urges new Olota to unite his people

    Ajibola hails Obalanlege
    Ogun State Governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun, has called on the new Olota of Ota, Dr  Adeyemi Obalanlege to unite his people.
    He also advised the monarch to collaborate with other traditional rulers in the State in fulfilling his duties and urged the people of Ota and Awori co-operate with the new monarch.
    Speaking while presenting the staff and instrument of office to the new monarch at the Ansarudeen School playground, the Governor said such cooperation would lead to peace, progress and development of the state.
    He also pledged his administration’s commitment to strengthening traditional institutions in the State given theit important role in socio- economic development of the society,
    Speaking at the event, the Proprietor of Crescent University, Abeokuta, Prince Bola Ajibola praised Obalanlege’s  contributions to the University’s development while there as a teacher.
    Ajibola said he was gratified that the monarch was selected while still teaching at the institution.
    Kaabiyesi Obalanlege used to teach  Digital Advertising & PR Campaign Management, News writing & Editing and other allied courses at postgraduate and undergraduate levels.
    He served as Sub Dean in the College of Arts, Social and Management Sciences (CASMAS).
    Before joining Crescent University as Senior Lecturer, Oba Obabalanlege had served on the editorial board of ThisDay newspapers.
    In his acceptance speech, Oba Obalanlege thanked Amosun and others who graced the occasion, assuring them that Awori land would experience progress during his reign.