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  • Obasanjo, the big masquerade of my re – election- Amosun

    Obasanjo, the big masquerade of my re – election- Amosun

    Ogun State Governor Ibikunle Amosun has acknowledged the immense role of ex – President Olusegun Obasanjo in his re – election success.

    Amosun who was appreciating the people of the state for their support that ensured the success of his first term tenure as well as the re – election at the polls last April 11, described Obasanjo as the “big masquerade” whose support brought much goodwill to him(Amosun).

    The Governor spoke while addressing thousands of supporters at the MKO Abiola International stadium, Abeokuta, shortly after his inauguration for another round of four years.

    He said Obasanjo deserved a special mention and commendation.

    Obasanjo whose name elicited deafening ovation when Amosun mentioned him for commendation, was not at the stadium but his wife, Mrs Bola Obasanjo, was in attendance.

    Amosun said:”but, as Yoruba use to say, that Egun Nla lo n gbe yin Igbale ( the big masquerade is the last at the shrine) let me specially appreciated our Baba, former President, Baba Olusegun Obasanjo” he could not finished his remarks before the crowd went into frenzy.

    “He could not be here, because he is in Abuja, but, we have his wife; our mother with us here. I say you are recognized Mama.”

    The political relationship between Obasanjo and Amosun was rekindled following what the former President openly admitted as the Governor’s impressive performance in the areas of infrastural development, urban renewal, palpable security, clean and safer environment of Ogun state

    Also, the Director General of the Sen. Ibikunle Amosun Campaign Organization during the 2015 electioneering period, Chief Bode Mustapha, lauded Obasanjo for the Amosun re – election.

    “In Yorubaland, we always respect and appreciate elders who stand and hold on to the truth. Despite being in different political party, Baba never hidden his admiration for the wonderful performance of the governor.

    “He is not sentimental about the positive rebuilding mission in the state, and that is Obasanjo for you. So, for the people of Ogun state to have given him that cheers, it is a lesson for all that there is always reward for everything,” Mustapha said.

  • Amosun, deputy takes oath of office

    Amosun, deputy takes oath of office

    Thousands, including the Akarigbo of Remoland, Oba Adeniyi Sonariwo, the Olu of Ilaro, Oba Kehinde Olugbenle, Senators – èlect on the ticket of the All Progressives Congress (APC) 1, turned out in their numbers to the MKO Abiola stadium, Abeokuta to witness the swearing in cèremony of Senator Ibikunle Amosun as Governor for the second term of office.

    Amosun who adorned native attire along with his wife, Olufunso Amosun, and his children, walked the red carpet to the podium at the Main bowl of MKO stadium for the swearing in ceremony amid cheers from friends, party members and associates.

    He took his Oath of Office by 11: 48am for another term of four years as administered on him by the Chief Judge of Ogun state, Justice Olatokunboh Olopade.

    About 15minutes earlier, the Oath of Office was administered on his Deputy, Princess Yetunde Onanuga, who was accompanied to the ceremony by her husband, Abiodun Onanuga, and children.

    In his inauguration speech, Amosun said his mandate renewal by the good people of Ogun state, is a reflection of their confidence in his administration during the first tenure.

    According to him, the inaugural ceremony is neither for the celebration of the party’s victory alone nor just  for the administering of the Oath of Office on him and the Deputy, but a moment to celebrate “unity, freedom, development and progress  as well as renewal of vows to take the state to the next level in the state.”

  • Advice for Amosun

    Advice for Amosun

    The Methodist Church, Nigeria, yesterday urged Ogun State Governor Ibikunle Amosun to make the sustenance of the relative “peace and security” in the state part of his second term priorities.

    The Church, which lauded Amosun for the return of peace to the state, said the tempo should not only be sustained, but also improved upon.

    The Archbishop of Remo, Ijebu, Yewa and Egba Diocese, Rev Luke Odubanjo, spoke at a briefing yesterday in Abeokuta, the state capital.

    Rev Odubanjo said the Church’s Prelate, His Emminence, Chukwuemeka Uche, will visit the state next week.

    He advised Amosun to create more jobs for the youth and graduates.

    The Archbishop also called on the governor to return missionary schools to their  owners.

    Rev Odubanjo said the government lacks the resources to singlehandedly provide education for the citizens.

    He noted that the church is a good human resource manager and has been contributing to the building and development of people.

    The Archbishop recalled that the late Premier of Old Western Region, Chief Obafemi Awolowo, the late Dr Nnamdi Azikiwe, the late Dr Tai Solarin were some of the  products of the Methodist Church’s mission schools.

  • Amosun, beware of second term curse

    SIR: Second term tickets by elected officials always seems a very hard task with most active only during their first tenure. The believe of an average Nigerian is that the winning second term ticket is a grand avenue to blindly loot the state treasury.

    The performance of Babatunde Raji Fashola, the out – going governor of Lagos State has raised the bar performance during second term for governors not only in the South-west but also in the entire country.

    As an indigene of Ogun State which is ranked among the highly intellectual states in the country, I was highly impressed by the first term performance of our dear governor Senator Ibikunle Amosun. His performance within three years clearly outclassed the performance of a governor who had earlier spent eight years in the saddle.

    Amosun clearly touched all facet of governance in the state hence the massive votes that saw him emerge to continue his good work.

    However, outside the euphoria of electoral victory, I sincerely commend him for not just sitting back to enjoy the dancing and clapping that followed his victory. He did surprised me by signing the light rail project contract that will improve the transport system in the state.

    The governor should endeavour to complete all the projects embarked upon during his first term and fulfill all the electoral promises he made during his campaign which include youth employment creation, women empowerment, medical and health services and care for the old pensioners and the civil servants.

    The governor should avoid the booby traps set by the opposition to frustrate his planned lines of action and avoid the curse of the second time in office. It is on record that most governors that perform creditably well during their first term always misbehave, become power drunk and forget their immediate consistuency which is the people of the state.

    Example abounds in our state – Ogun and other states – of the prodigal acts of second term governors who virtually turn their state into their personal estate. Governor Amosun please avoid the traps. Avoid the curse of second term. May God continue His good work in your life.

     

    • Chief Femi Oni

    Sango Otta, Ogun State.

     

  • Amosun dissolves exco, others

    Ogun State Governor Ibikunle Amosun yesterday dissolved the Executive Council, four days to the expiration of his first term.

    Those affected by the dissolution are secretary to the state government, chief of staff, commissioners, special advisers, consultants, senior special assistants, special assistants, and personal assistants.

    The outgoing officials were directed to hand over to the most senior civil servant in their respective Ministries, Department and Agencies.

    The governor, who lauded the political appointees during the extended executive council meeting at Oke-Mosan Governor’s Office, said their valuable support, co-operation and devotion, ensured the success of the administration’s Mission to Rebuild Ogun State.

    According to him, they remained part of the team that laid the foundation for a new Ogun State as posterity would be kind to them for their hard work.

    Amosun prayed that God should bless the outgoing officials and grant them success in their future endeavours.

     

  • Amosun to present C of Os

    Amosun to present C of Os

    Ogun State Governor Ibikunle Amosun will on Monday present another batch of Certificates of Occupancy (C of O) and title documents to beneficiaries of the Homeowners’ Charter programme.

    In a statement by the Special Adviser/Director General, Bureau of Lands and Survey, Adewale Oshinowo, the presentation will take place at the Arcade Ground, Governor’s Office, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, by 11am.

    He said the governor wants to use the opportunity to thank the people for re-electing him and for the support given him during his first term.

    ‘’The governor will also use the opportunity to praise the people who have keyed into the Homeowners’ Charter Programme.

    “Only beneficiaries who received invitations from the Bureau of Lands and Survey should attend the ceremony.”

  • Revisit airport, says Amosun

    Revisit airport, says Amosun

    Ogun State Governor Ibikunle Amosun has called on the Federal Government to resuscitate the abandoned international airport project initiated 10 years ago.

    The governor spoke at the site of the proposed airport at Imosan village, Wasimi, in Ewekoro Local Government Area.

    Amosun said he had written to the Federal Government to complete the project, noting that since its benefits to the government and the people are immense, government cannot afford to abandon it.

    He said though the project is a Federal Government sponsored project, the state is ready to facilitate it to improve the lot of its people.

    “The perimeter fencing had been done. It is five by five kilometres. The survey and design are in place, but for the way we are as a nation, it was stalled but at least we can physically see that the project does exist and we can only wish it gets to the advanced stage,” Amosun added.

  • Amosun to inaugurate Abeokuta Sports Club exco

    Amosun to inaugurate Abeokuta Sports Club exco

    The Ogun State Governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun will today inaugurate a new executive committee of the Abeokuta Sports Club 1904.

    According to a statement from the Chairman of the Inauguration Committee, Femi Adegbite, venue of inauguration ceremony is the club’s Oba Oyebade Lipede Garden starting from 5pm.

    The new exco, which will be in office for the next two years, is headed by Engineer Mutiu Adebowale as President, while Akin Ajayi is the Vice President. Tunji Kalejaiye is the new General Secretary, while Idowu Popoola is the Sports Secretary.

  • Amosun: blame NNPC for pipeline vandalism

    Amosun: blame NNPC for pipeline vandalism

    Ogun State Governor Ibikunle Amosun has blamed the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) for the routine vandalisation of its pipelines.

    Amosun said the ineptitude of the NNPC and its inability to secure pipelines in the state are partly responsible for the attacks on the facilities by vandals.

    The governor spoke yesterday when he visited the scene of vandalised pipelines on Iperu-Ogere Road in Ikenne Local Government.

    He said vandalism is also a reflection of the state of the economy.

    Amosun lamented that two cases of pipeline vandalism have occurred in the state this week.

    A similar one at Arepo,  last week, left an expectant mother dead.

    He recalled that when he drew the attention of President Goodluck Jonathan to the problem in 2012  and also suggested ways of combating the menace, the President did nothing about it.

    Amosun said: “Vandalism is a daily occurrence which shows the state of our nation.

    “I still maintain that NNPC is part of the problem because it is the agency assigned to ensure that things like this do not happen.

    “This is either dereliction of duty or neglect on the part of the agency.

    “I don’t know how as a nation we can prevent a recurrence.

    “I mentioned some solutions in 2012 when I visited Arepo and when President Jonathan invited me to his office but nothing has been done about it till now.”

    He said there is likely complicity of influential Nigerians, adding that governors should be involved in checkmating the vandals.

    Amosun said it is unbelievable that the Federal Government could assign the task of securing pipelines to  a group of people “in this age and time when technology and relevant security agencies are in place”.

    He urged the Federal Government to employ the services of credible stakeholders and security agencies to protect the facilities.

  • May Day: Amosun lauds workers, promises over 100,000 jobs

    May Day: Amosun lauds workers, promises over 100,000 jobs

    Governor Ibikunle Amosun on Friday said his planned inter and intra – city light rail project would create over 100,000 direct and indirect jobs for the people of Ogun State when construction begins.

    Amosun said the railway project which is expected to course through Abeokuta – Sagamu – Lagos, Ilaro, Agbara Industrial Estate and Idiroko among other places would create additional one millions jobs upon completion.

    The state government had last Monday signed an agreement with the Chinese Civil Engineering and Construction Company (CCECC) for the construction of light railway project in the state.

    The Secretary to the State Government, Mr. Adeoluwa Taiwo, signed the contract documents on behalf of Ogun State, while the Chairman of CCECC, Mr. Cao BaoGang, signed for the construction firm.

    Amosun and his Works Commissioner, Arc. Lekan Adepite witnessed the signing of the contract documents in a ceremony attended by the Chinese Consul-General in Nigeria, Lin Kan.

    The cost of the project is estimated at $3.2 billion, while the construction work would take at least three years to complete.

    Amosun, who spoke to reporters shortly after the May Day celebration at the MKO Abiola Stadium, Abeokuta, described the workers as “integral part of the state.”

    He noted that the rail project would be beneficial to the state workforce in terms of movement, adding that furniture and chair makers would also benefit from the project.