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  • Ogun appoints 217 principals, VPs

    •Conducts computer training for 4,000 teachers

    Ogun State government has appointed another set of 65 principals and 152 vice principals to enhance smooth administration in public secondary schools.

    The appointments, effected by the state Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM), brings the total of principals and vice principals appointed by the Governor Ibikunle Amosun administration to 433 and 975.

    Speaking at the induction held at Abeokuta Grammar School, Idi-Aba, Abeokuta, the TESCOM Chairman, Mrs. Olabosipo Ogunsan, said the exercise was based on seniority, merit and time of certification.

    She advised the new principals and vice principals to lead by example, as they are role models.

    Ogunsan enjoined them to provide quality leadership and be steadfast, dedicated, committed and hardworking, to justify their appointments.

    The Full-Time Commissioner ll of the commission, Alhaji Nojeem Macgregor, had expressed gratitude to the governor for the gesture, noting that the development would ensure effective administration in schools for improved performance of pupils, teaching as well as non-teaching workers.

    Four thousand teachers from public secondary schools have been trained in the rudimentary knowledge of computer and its usage, in preparation for their forthcoming Computer Based Test (CBT) promotion examinations.

    Ogunsan, speaking at the training with the theme: “Towards Progressive Evaluation System”, held at the Southwest Resource Centre, Abeokuta, said the training was to integrate the participants into the latest trends in Information Communication Technology (ICT).

     

     

     

  • Ogun orders 15 firms to instal waste treatment plants

    TO address pollution and safeguard the environment, the Ogun State government has ordered over 15 industries to install  effluent treatment plants (ETPs) for their waste water.

    Its Commissioner for Environment, Bolaji Oyeleye, gave the order in Abeokuta, the state capital during the World Water Day.

    He said the government had become more aggressive in enforcing the obligatory duty of industrial facilities to install ETPs to protect the state’s ground and surface water bodies.

    Oyeleye said the release of toxic substances from industries into the environment had long-term effects that could be detrimental to the health of the people. He  added that the state’s status as an industrial hub  mandated the ministry to be alive to its core responsibility of monitoring effluent discharges of industries.

    “Within the last three years, more than 15 industries had been compelled to put in place ETP while several others have had to either expand the capacity of existing ones or reactivate them. At present, several others are on the verge of full compliance with this requirement,” he said.

    Oyeleye noted that the unregulated exploitation of groundwater  had serious consequences on the environment, saying it had become imperative for the state government to introduce water abstraction regulations for the benefit of the future generations.

    “Groundwater is something that we need all over the world. Humans and animals need water in order to survive as our bodies could not function without it. However, the uncontrolled and unregulated use of groundwater is replete with serious consequences. This becomes imperative for us to safeguard ourselves and children for these consequences,” he said.

  • Ogun woos Christians for pilgrimage

    Ogun State Christian Pilgrims Welfare Board has begun its 2018 sensitisation programme to boost pilgrimage development.

    This is part of measures to increase Christians’ participation in the Holy Pilgrimage to Israel.

    Executive Secretary of the board Pastor Oluwole Odejobi, briefing reporters in his office at Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, said the exercise was to promoting virtues inherent in participating in the Holy Pilgrimage.

    He said the programme was one of the statutory responsibilities of the board at promoting religious unity and growth, adding that four teams have been formed to ensure a hitch-free exercise in Remo, Ijebu, Yewa and Egba zones.

    He said each of the zone was headed by an experienced and committed leader, listing out their names as Mrs. Oluwakemi Omitade, Egba Zonal Leader; Mrs. Alaba Ogunnike, Yewa Zonal Leader; Mrs. Olufumilayo Oduneye, Ijebu Zonal Leader and Mr. Tunde Akinsanya, Remo Zonal Leader.

    Odejobi said the exercise had encouraged pilgrimage development.

  • Ogun assures investors of security

    The Ogun State government has assured investors of adequate security and safety of their investments.

    Governor Ibikunle Amosun spoke at the fourth edition of the Ogun State Investors’ Forum at the cultural centre, Kuto, Abeokuta.

    He spoke on “Consolidating the gains, Accelerating growth”.

    The governor said the state had improved and maintained an enabling and secured environment for businesses to thrive, adding that his administration had made significant investments on security, infrastructure and architecture.

    Amosun noted that the improved business environment growth and transformation followed the government’s effort and commitment.

    He said: “Our improved business environment remain a solid foundation for our new status as the industrial capital of Nigeria. I assure our existing and prospective investors of the safety of their investments. As as a matter of fact, the legacy we will leave behind will not only nurture your investments, but also sustain them with a guarantee of bountiful returns.”

    Commissioner for Budget and Planning Ms Adenrele Adesina explained that the theme was conceived out of the need for the administration to reflect on the progress made in previous years and plan for sustainable growth.

    She maintained that the state is open for business as there are potential ready to be exploited, saying sustainable growth could only be achieved through collaboration with private individuals.

  • Ogun, pharmacists, tackle drug abuse

    Drug abuse has done a lot of unredeemable harms to people, particularly youths, Ogun State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Babatunde Ipaye, has said.

    The commissioner made the remark during a sensitisation programme help by the state’s Ministry of Health in collaboration with the Association of Lady Pharmacists (ALPs) Ogun State Chapter  to educate youths on the dangers inherent in the use of illicit drugs.

    Speaking at the event held at the Pharmaceutical Services of Nigeria House, Abiola Way, Abeokuta, the State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Babatunde Ipaye said drug abuse has done a lot of unredeemable harms to people, particularly youths, saying the programme would serve as one of the interventions aimed at discouraging them from taking illicit drugs.

    ‘’Let me start by saying that this programme is very imperative at this time, considering what is going on in our society, drug abuse has done a lot of harm to our people, particularly the  youth. This programme is organised to orientate youths at all levels about the menace of drug abuse in the future and promising career of our upcoming generation,’’ Ipaye said.

    Speaking at the occasion, the Chairman, Ogun State Drug Abuse Control Committee, who is also the Director of Pharmaceutical Services, Ministry of Health, Pharmacist Olufemi Fafiolu, said the State government in conjunction with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) was fighting against the intake of hard drugs so as to have a society free from moral decadence.

    He enjoined parents and guardians to always be vigilant and observe uncommon developments and behaviour in their wards, such as bloodshot eyes, wide voice, rugged looks, sagging etc, saying such observation would help in determining whether their children or wards are engaging in unwholesome acts.

    In her remarks, the Chairperson, Association of Lady Pharmacists, Mrs. Bose Idowu, lauded the state government for its unrelenting effort towards ensuring a drug free society, said apart from preventive measures put in place by ALPs, it was also building a rehabilitation centre in Abeokuta to help people who are already addicted, urging the well- to- do in the society to assist in order to have drug free communities.

    Delivering a lecture, the Principal Staff Officer, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Mr Sardauna Abdullahi, submitted that drug abuse was one of the global challenges which many countries of the world are trying hard to tackle, adding that, the use of illicit drugs has led to various social vices like terrorism, kidnapping, rape and cultism, saying, unless drastic solution was given, the socio-economic and political future of our great country would be in jeopardy.

  • Police recovers 24 AK 47 riffles, 1,155 others in Ogun

    Ogun State Police Command has recovered 1,179 arms and 2,266 ammunitions during its mop up of unlawful weapons in the hands of  criminal elements across the state.
    The Command, however, added that one person had willingly surrendered his Pump Action riffle to it in Ogun State in compliance with the directive of the Inspector – General of Police on return of illegal arms possession by private individuals.
    The Commissioner of Police, Ahmed Iliyasu, made this known at the Command’s Headquarters, Eleweran – Abeokuta,  on Thursday, while displaying the arms and ammunitions before journalists.
    Iliyasu listed 24 AK 47 assault riffles, 66 Pump Action guns, 1,088 single and double barrel guns, 1,025 rounds of 7.25mm ammunitions and 1,241 cartridges as the number of illegal arms and ammunitions recovered from  criminals in the last couple of most months.
    Asked why just a single individual in the state yielded to the Police Inspector – General’s directive to return illegal arms to the Command at the expiration of the 21 days ultimatum, the Commissioner of Police said others are “apprehensive,”  explaining  probably that informed why they are  dilly – dallying to returns theirs.
    He also paraded 27 crime suspects, including seven robbery suspects, cultists, kidnappers, fraudsters and car snatching syndicates who were arrested at different times and locations for various crimes committed in the state.
    According to him, the Command remained committed to securing lives and properties as well as riding the state of criminals.

  • Ogun orders over 15 firms to instal ETPs

    NO address pollution and safeguard the environment, the Ogun State government has ordered over 15 industries to install  effluent treatment plants (ETPs) for their waste water.

    Its Commissioner for Environment, Bolaji Oyeleye, gave the order in Abeokuta, the state capital during the World Water Day.

    He said the government had become more aggressive in enforcing the obligatory duty of industrial facilities to install ETPs to protect the state’s ground and surface water bodies.

    Oyeleye said the release of toxic substances from industries into the environment had long-term effects that could be detrimental to the health of the people. He  added that the state’s status as an industrial hub  mandated the ministry to be alive to its core responsibility of monitoring effluent discharges of industries.

    “Within the last three years, more than 15 industries had been compelled to put in place ETP while several others have had to either expand the capacity of existing ones or reactivate them. At present, several others are on the verge of full compliance with this requirement,” he said.

    Oyeleye noted that the unregulated exploitation of groundwater  had serious consequences on the environment, saying it had become imperative for the state government to introduce water abstraction regulations for the benefit of the future generations.

    “Groundwater is something that we need all over the world. Humans and animals need water in order to survive as our bodies could not function without it. However, the uncontrolled and unregulated use of groundwater is replete with serious consequences. This becomes imperative for us to safeguard ourselves and children for these consequences,” he said.

  • Ogun enforces installation of ETPs in 15 industries

    As part of its measures to address pollution and safeguard the environment, the Ogun State government says it has compelled more than 15 industries across the industrial regions of the state to install effective effluent treatment plants (ETP) to take care of their waste water.

    The Commissioner for Environment, Mr. Bolaji Oyeleye, who made this disclosure while granting an interview with journalists to commemorate the 2018 World Water Day, said the state government had become more aggressive in enforcing the obligatory duty of industrial facilities to install ETPs to protect the state’s ground and surface water bodies.

    Oyeleye said that release of toxic substances from industrial processes to the environment portends long term effects that could be detrimental to the health of the people, adding that the state’s status as industrial hub of the country had mandated the ministry to be alive to its core responsibility of monitoring effluent discharge of industries.

    The commissioner noted that the unregulated exploitation of groundwater in the state had serious consequences for the environment, saying this had become imperative for the state government to introduce water abstraction regulations for the benefit of the future generations.

    In a separate interview, the Ogun State Director, National Food Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Mr. Kayode Fagboyo, said that manufacturers of table water must follow acceptable good manufacturing practices in order to produce quality water, adding that protection of people’s health and safeguarding the environment must not be left solely in the hands of government agencies.

     

  • Ogun commissioner tasks council chairmen on waste disposal

    Chief  Jide Ojuko, the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs in Ogun, has urged chairmen of Local Governments  and Local Council Development Areas ( LCDAs ) in the state  to ensure proper waste disposal so as to prevent outbreak of diseases.

    Ojuko said this when he visited some local governments and LCDAs in Ogun East Senatorial District on Tuesday.

    The commissioner said that all hands must be on deck to ensure a clean environment to prevent outbreak of epidemics.

    He warned that government would not hesitate to sanction any erring council area that treats environmental sanitation with levity, pointing out that the task of keeping the environment clean is the responsibility of all.

    “Sanitation is key; it should be seen as a matter of priority. Refuse should not litter the markets, the highways and our roads.

    “We should imbibe the culture of cleanliness and not wait for an epidemic to happen before we start doing the right thing,” he said.

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    He urged political office holders in local councils to work together with career officers to map out ways of making life more meaningful for   rural dwellers.

    The commissioner pointed out that grants given to councils by the state government was meant to assist them in providing social amenities like boreholes and roads.

    Ojuko noted that the essence of creating additional 37 LCDAs was to open up rural communities and make the people feel the impact of   government.

    In their responses, the Chairman of  Sagamu Local Government Area, Hon. Femi Kafaru, and his counterpart from Remo Central LCDA, Hon. Seyi Odumuyiwa, said their administrations had repaired roads, provided potable water and embarked on rural electrification projects.

    The chairmen also said they constructed public toilets in markets as part of measures to ensure a cleaner environment.

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  • Ogun arrests forest reserve encroachers 

    Ogun State government has arrested people for encroaching on its forest reserve, Commissioner for Forestry Chief Kolawole Lawal has said.

    Lawal, who addressed reporters at Area J1 Forest Reserve during a monitoring exercise, said the war against encroaching on forest reserves had started yielding results.

    The commissioner, who led a special task force on a routine inspection to villages, which include Korede, Lawal, Sojukorodo and Eseke settlements in Ijebu North East Local Government, said some of the suspects had been on the wanted list for illegal activities in the reserves, such as aiding illegal migrants, destruction of economic trees and illegal allocation of government land to farmers from neighbouring states.

    He said despite the campaign against deforestation and planting of new cocoa in the forest reserves, the suspects illegally set up new settlements inside the forest, destroyed trees and allocated land in preparation for cocoa planting, adding that they would be prosecuted.

    ‘’During our routine check, it was discovered that many illegal Baales and notorious encroachers had been selling forest land to farmers from neighbouring states. They set up new settlements and destroyed trees. Those arrested will be prosecuted,’’ Lawal said.

    He said the government had shown its support for promotion of agriculture through programmes, adding that destruction of resources under any guise would not be tolerated.

    The commissioner advised those interested in securing land for agriculture to contact the Ministry of Agriculture, while those interested in agro forestry activities should contact the Ministry of Forestry.