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  • Council distributes 200 free GCE forms

    Council distributes 200 free GCE forms

    The Chairman of Ojo Local government, Princess Muhibat Rufai, has distributed 200 free General Certificate of Examination (GCE) to indigent pupils across the council’s five political wards as part of her efforts toward promoting inclusive and accessible education.

    Speaking during the presentation, the council boss reaffirmed her administration’s commitment to education, stressing that no child in Ojo should be denied access to quality education due to financial constraints.

    The presentation, which took place at the council secretariat, was referred to as timely and impactful.

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    The council boss noted that the gesture would not only ease the financial burden on families but also encourage more young people to pursue their academic dreams.

    According to her, during her campaign, she pledged to prioritize education and provide direct support to indigent pupils with the potential to excel but limited by resources.

    “Our administration believes that talent is evenly distributed, but opportunities are not. We are working to bridge that gap and ensure that every child, regardless of background has access to opportunities that will shape their future”, she said.

    She urged the beneficiaries to see the GCE forms as keys to unlocking doors to higher education and life-changing opportunities, adding that they must remain focused, determined, and committed to their goals.

    Some of the beneficiaries, Dauda Abdulrahmon and Blessing, expressed their gratitude on behalf of the students and their parents.

    They lauded the council boss for her support and appealed for the introduction of free tutorial lessons to aid their preparation for the forthcoming examinations.

  • Council seeks more roles for monarchs

    Council seeks more roles for monarchs

    The Chairman of Ojo Local Government, Rasulu Idowu, has called on all traditional rulers and community leaders to imbibe the tradition of engaging and mediating between the people by enhancing national identity and providing an institutional safety-valve for community development.

    He mentioned this during the opening of a Three-Day Retreat organised for traditional rulers on their roles in community and national development at Crown City Resort in Ogun State recently.

    According to him, the value placed on traditional custodians, most especially at the Local Government levels, cannot be overemphasised,adding that in any circumstances and human endeavour, they play key roles in identifying a problem, thereby offering solutions where necessary.

    “Traditional rulers have always been more than just symbols of authority. They are the custodians of our cultural heritage, the arbiters of our customs and pillars of our social fabric,” he said.

    According to him, their wisdom, experience and deep-rooted connection to the people at the grassroots make them invaluable assets in fostering community development.

    However, he emphasised that there are key areas where they can play more significant roles in ensuring a saner society aside from what government is doing. These, he said, include regular community engagements and mobilisation, conflict resolution, environmental stewardship, economic development, education and youths’ development.

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    “It is imperative to note that our traditional rulers are indispensable partners in community development; their wisdom, authority and influence can make significant difference in the lives of the people by working together with government at all levels, security agencies, non-governmental organisations (NGOs) as well as other stakeholders to build stronger, more resilient and prosperous communities,” he stated.

    While setting the tone for the role of traditional rulers in bringing about meaningful development, Lagos State Commissioner for Local Government, Rural Development and Chieftaincy Affairs, Bolaji Robert, said traditional rulers’ roles go beyond ceremonial duties.

    “They are the bridge between tradition and modernity; in ensuring our cultural values align with contemporary needs. They must consistently demonstrate their capacity to promote community development, resolve conflicts and bring about social cohesion.

    “I must say without iota of doubt that traditional rulers face challenges like limited resources, insufficient funding which hinders their ability to implement community projects and the urge to balance their cultural heritage with modernisation which requires careful navigation,” he said.