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  • Ondo approves N1.5bn for cancer treatment centre

    The Ondo State Government said on Wednesday in Akure that it had approved N1.5 billion for the take off of a cancer treatment centre in the state.

    Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of Ondo stated this at the 5th Annual General Meeting and Scientific Conference of Medical and Dental Consultants Association of Nigeria (MDCAN), Ondo State Hospital Chapter (ODSGH).

    The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the theme of the conference is: “Mental Health Disorders in a Depressed Economy”.

    Akeredolu said that the medical centre would reduce the incidence of travelling abroad for cancer related treatment from the state.

    The governor, who was represented by the state Commissioner for Health, Dr Wahab Adegbenro, noted that one way to tackle mental depression was by providing good healthcare services to citizens at affordable fees.

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    He said that the state government recently employed additional 15 medical consultants, adding that it would continue to provide quality healthcare to its citizens.

    According to him, the state government’s effort is also geared towards prompt payment of workers’ salaries to alleviate the suffering of people.

    The governor added that a lot of empowerment programmes were ongoing to get people engaged in meaningful economic activities.

    He, therefore, urged the medical personnel to do their jobs as expected for the sake of humanity, stressing that the government would continue to provide conducive working environment for them.

    Earlier, the Acting Chairman of MDCAN ODSGH, Dr Ishaq Ojodu, said the objective of the conference was to sensitise the public to the rising trend of mental disorders due to Nigeria’s poor economy.

    “We want people to know that the situation is worst but they can develop coping mechanism to deal with depression.

    ”They don’t need to go to the extreme and use drugs that can damage their mental capabilities permanently but instead they should engage in social activities.

    “We want families to be involved in creating supporting system which has broken down in Nigeria and we also want to sensitise the government of its roles to provide health insurance that will afford quality health services,” he said.

    The guest speaker, Dr Kolawole Mosaku, Head of Department of Mental Health, Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile Ife, appealed to government to tackle mental depression through reduction of health inequalities.

    Mosaku, who was represented by Dr Olukayode Aloba, of the Department of Mental Health, OAU, said that social security and protections should be guaranteed to all citizens.

    According to him, youth employment must be a cardinal target of government as well as control of alcohol.

    He added that psychiatric care services must be available for easy access and welfare facilities provided for citizens.

  • Dedicate yourselves to nation building – Akeredolu

    Ondo State governor,  Oluwarotimi Akeredolu has called on Nigerians to rededicate themselves to the all-important objective of nation building.
    He said the call became necessary to enable the country emerge victoriously from its current challenges or contradictions.

    Akeredolu spoke on Monday during the commemoration of the country’s 58th Independence Day celebration held at the popular Gani Fawehinmi Freedom Arcade, Akure, the state capital.

    The governor said: “We may have had reasons to disagree, even strongly, because of misconception and suspicion borne of the historical factors of evolution as an emerging political unit.

    “Our very existence as a country up till this moment, despite all odds, affirms our resolve to proceed on the march towards nationhood and development.

    “All patriots must rededicate themselves to this all-important objective until the final victory is won.

    “The current challenges, either contrived or consequent upon the facts of internal contradictions inherent in a transitional society, make the aspiration for a united, progressive and prosperous country appear utopian.”

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    Akeredolu, however, foresaw that the dream of achieving a prosperous and progressive Nigeria achievable if everyone could be committed to the purpose of ultimate mobilization of their talents towards realizing the lofty aim.

    He also challenged the political leadership to demonstrate the willingness to provide the necessary direction to the led or the generality of the people.

    According to him, the leaders must be seen to be leading the people towards achieving set objectives.

    Akeredolu, who used the occasion to hail the people of Ondo State for their trust in his administration, promised not to be distracted in discharging his official responsibilities.

    The governor said: “Politics, to us, is a call to service. We will continue to ensure that we give our best at all times. Our people deserve quality representation.”    

  • Boroffice to IGP: Probe assassination attempt on my life

    The last Saturday’s assassination attempt on the life of a lawmaker representing Ondo North Senatorial District, Prof. Ajayi Boroffice in Owo has continued to generate ripples among the All Progressives Congress (APC) fold in the state.

    The ruling party in a statement by its spokesman,Alex Kalejaye said Boroffice’s attackers were not APC members.

    But a statement by Boroffice’s media unit insisted that some aides of Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu have cases to answer with the IGP’s crack team over  the assassination attempt.

    The statement reads “Following the failed and foiled assassination attempt on the life of Senator Ajayi Boroffice on Saturday in Owo, the media unit of the senator is concerned that while the Ade Adetimehin-led faction of All Progressives Congress in Ondo State has not deem it right to condemn the attack, the faction has issued two contradictory statements on the incident within 24 hours.

    “In one breath, the faction through its spokesman, Kalejaye, confirmed that some aggrieved members of the party in Owo invaded the venue of the campaign. In another press statement, the faction through same spokesman said the assailants are not party members. The faction should stop undermining the image of APC with its seeming confusion.

    “Also, it is our considered view that the statements credited to the Commissioner for information in Ondo State and the Chief Press Secretary (CPS) to Governor on the matter are watery innuendos. They neither cleared, nor disassociated their boss”.

    Boroffice’s spokesman, Kayode Fakuyi said the insinuation raised by  Adetimehin-led faction that the attack on Senator Ajayi Boroffice was stage-managed by the supporters of the senator was most unfortunate.

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    He noted that supporters of the lawmaker have never stage-managed such incident in the past,stressing that they have no tendency to stage-manage such incident.

    According to him “They have no reason whatsoever to stage-manage such incident. The supporters of the senator could not have stage-managed an attack that was coordinated by appointees of the governor.

    “It is quite daft for any group to insinuate supporters of the senator mobilised armed thugs to attack themselves. If such lie was invented with the hope of diverting and distracting the course of investigation, the lie has failed to achieve its objectives.

    He said preliminary investigation on the attack revealed that the attack was coordinated by appointees of Governor Akeredolu.

    Fakuyi alleged that the duo of Senior Special Adviser (SSA)on Security to the Governor, Alhaji Jimoh Dojumo and Special Adviser to the Governor on Natural Resources, Lawal Fatai Olusina have cases to answer with the Inspector General of Police’s crack team on the incident.

    He urged security agencies in the state to be on the alert,stressing that the greatest threats to peace in the state seed the people with the responsibilities to protect lives and properties of the citizenry.

  • Akeredolu hails Oyetola over victory

    Ondo State Governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu has rejoiced with the Osun State Governor-elect, Adegboyega Oyetola on his historic triumph in the just-concluded Governorship election in the state.

    A statement signed by Yemi Olowolabi, Ondo State Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Akeredolu described Odetola as a complete gentleman whose distinguished career in private and public service largely accounted for his success at the polls.

    His words: “Over the years, you have proven your mettle in the fields of Accounting, Insurance and Business Administration in the private sector and you have also served the people of Osun as Chief of Staff for nearly eight years with an unblemished record.

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    “Clearly, this is why the people prefer you to other contestants for the coveted office. I have no doubt in my mind that you are equal to the herculean task of taking Osun State to the next level”.

    Akeredolu also praised the umpire, the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, for conducting credible election in Osun notwithstanding pockets of hiccups.

    He also commended Osun State citizenry for voting for continuity in the state of the living springs and urged them to do more for President Muhammadu Buhari in the next year’s presidential election.

  • No plot can stop my re-election bid, says Boroffice

    …we will screen only authentic members – APC

     

    A Chieftain of the All Progressives Congress(APC) in Ondo State,Prof Ajayi Boroffice on Wednesday said the verbal attacks between two factions of the party in the state over screening of aspirants and other related issues was illogical.

    The lawmaker representing Ondo North Senatorial District has however undergone screening exercise for the forthcoming primary election of the APC.

    A statement through his Press Secretary,Kayode Fakuyi said Boroffice had received clearance certificate to participate in the senatorial direct primary election scheduled for October in Akure, the Ondo State capital.

    The statement said “In line with the approval of direct primaries for Ondo State by the National Working Committee (NWC) of the APC, Senator Boroffice is upbeat and ready for the election. Indeed, no plot can stop the re-election bid of Senator Ajayi Boroffice.

    However,the ruling party through its Director of Media and Publicity, Steve Otaloro maintained that only those who brought their forms through proper channel would participate in the screening exercise.

    It noted all bonafide members of the party were on the same page with its leadership on the coming primary elections.

    The party said ” Every aspirant who has bought forms from the right place will participate in the screening exercise.

    “It is the right of every member to go through the whole process,the aspirants that are authentically cleared would definitely be eligible to contest the primary elections in the state under the platform of the APC”.

    There had been a frosty relationship between Senator Boroffice and Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu over the fall-out of 2016 election won by the latter.

    The leadership of the party alleged that the lawmaker worked against the interest of the party during the last governorship election.

    Besides,while the party insisted on indirect primary system to pick the National Assembly aspirants, Boroffice supported direct primary which was endorsed by the national leadership of the party.

  • Akeredolu reiterates commitment to service delivery

    Ondo State governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu has reiterated his commitment to ensure that the Akure-Ado road is constructed.

    The governor spoke on the backdrop of the palliative measures being done by his administration on the road.

    He gave the assurance while detailing the state Commissioner for Works, Taofik Abdulsalam, on the implementation of the palliative measures embarked on by his administration on the dilapidated Akure-Ado road.

    It would be recalled that the heavy rain had made the road impassable, leading to heavy traffic gridlock.

    The State government had listed the road as one of the many it planned to dualise in the 2018 budget. But the plan was delayed because of some technical hitches between the state government and the federal ministry of works.

    However, Governor Akeredolu’s intervention and those of other leaders in the axis have yielded result, with a promise by the federal ministry of works to award the contract for the construction of the ever busy road.

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    Akeredolu pledged that his commitment and promise to the people to deliver on his electoral promises remain unshaken, vowing to ensure the completion of all the projects embarked on by his administration.

    The governor said: “We made a vow to serve the people of the state when we came in and I believe that the move to ensure the Akure-Ado road is listed among the roads to be constructed by the Federal Ministry of Works is part of the services promised.

    “The economic lives of the people plying the road, we were told, has been affected badly. Very soon, the problems facing our people will become a thing of the past.

    “All we need from you is your total support. Without your cooperation, we will not achieve much. I always say that the current government is your government. In your own wisdom, you elected the current government through a democratic process, that is why it is necessary for you to support the state government to achieve all our programmes.”

  • APC elders to Akeredolu: resolve factional crisis in Akure South

    The Elders Forum of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Akure South Local Government Area of Ondo State yesterday expressed concern over intractable factional crisis among its stakeholders.

    The two factions are led by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Ifedayo Abegunde and the Akin Olokunboro/Afe Olowookere group.

    The party elders urged Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu to resolve the crisis before it causes further damages.

    A statement by 18 APC elders said the concerned stakeholders set up a committee to contact aggrieved members for a resolution, adding that the committee contacted only one faction.

    The forum noted that the crisis, which started during last May’s APC victory congresses in the local government had not been resolved.

    It urged the governor to ensure genuine unity among APC members in the local government.

    The forum also decried the way councillorship candidates were selected without due consultation.

    It urged Akeredolu to call Abegunde to order to sustain peace within the ruling party in the area and work for its victory in future elections.

  • Akeredolu lauds military for Nigeria’s unity

    Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State has commended the Nigerian Military for its efforts at keeping Nigeria united as an indivisible entity.

    Akeredolu made the commendation while hosting the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 2 Division of the Nigerian Army in Ibadan, Maj.-Gen. Fidelis Azinta, on Friday in Akure.

    The governor noted that if military had not fought wars and other battles to keep the country as one, the unity being enjoyed today could not have been possible.

    “All of us in this country hold the existence of Nigeria to the military which has brought all of us together.

    “We look up to the Military as the last hope of this nation in terms of security. You have done your best and fought many wars to keep Nigeria united as one.

    “We appreciate all your efforts and may the labour of your heroes past never be in vain,” he said.

    According to him, no part of the country is being excluded in military administration.

    He advised Nigerians to see themselves as one like military personnel, adding that there was no way Nigeria could be divided for any reason.

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    The governor described 32 Artillery Brigade, Owena, Akure, which falls under the division, as a tremendous assistance to the state government.

    Akeredolu, therefore, appealed to the GOC to consider possibility of building an estate on unused expanse of land in the brigade as it was done in the military division in Ibadan.

    He also enjoined Azinta to give the land to individuals who might be interested in temporary farming for use.

    Earlier, the GOC lauded the governor for honour accorded to the division by gracing the closing ceremony of the 2 Division Inter-Brigade Combat Proficiency Competitions 2018 of the Nigerian Army.

    He assured the governor that the brigade would do everything possible to ensure safety of lives and property in the state.

    “We want to assure you that with your support, together with other security agencies, we will flush out criminal elements out of the state,” he promised.

     

    NAN

     

  • I didn’t say direct primary is evil – Alasoadura

    The lawmaker representing Ondo Central Senatorial District ,Chief Tayo Alasoadura has said that he was misquoted in his remarks during the recent stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress(APC) in Akure, the Ondo state capital.

    At the meeting attended by Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu,the Party adopted Indirect Primary which generated reactions among some members of the party.

    Alasoadura who briefed reporters after the meeting said there was no time he used “evil” to describe the conduct of the Direct primary.

    According to his media assistant,Dayo Joseph “It is important to correct this erroneous impression by the media unit of Senator Ajayi Borrofice.

    It said” Alasoadura absolutely respect the decision of the party( APC). The false reports credited to him describing direct primaries as “evil and corrupt” did not emanate from him.

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    “His endorsement of Indirect primaries was based on two reasons. To forestall difficulties and crisis and his belief that without a clean register of financial members, direct primaries are fraught with grave risks”.

    Alasoadura, said the option of Indirect Primary was endorsed to forestall difficulties and crisis.

    He said “We have unanimously adopted indirect primaries for choosing our candidates for 2019 elections.

    “We have done this because of difficulties usually associated with direct primary which may lead to chaos and violence, and any results coming from such may not have true representation.

    ” And by adopting this, we are fully in compliance with constitution of our party.There was no time I used the word ‘evil’.

  • Akeredolu to present staff of office to Okeigbo monarch Friday

    After 11 years interregnum, Ondo State Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu will, on Friday, present the staff of office to the new Oluoke of Okeigbo in Ile-Oluji/Okeigbo Local Government Area, Oba Lawrence Oluwole Babajide, at the Civic Centre, Okeigbo on Friday.

    The new monarch, Babajide succeeds the late Oba Oluwole Fasade, who joined his ancestors in 2007.

    It was learnt that the delay in filling the stool was due to several litigations.

    But the matter was decided last October at the State High Court, Ondo.

    Following the judgment, Aare Ruling House got the nod to produce candidates and, after a thorough screening by a committee headed by Chief Lawrence Fidipote, two of the princes made the final list.

    They are: Oba Babajide, from Bamigbala Alapinni family and Prince Adebowale Odefadehan, from Kugbayigbe family.

    Both candidates are from the male line of Aare Kugbayigbe Ruling House/Quarters.

    Thirteen of the 14 kingmakers, headed by Chief Elusoji (the Obalale of Okeigbo), met under the supervision of the Ile-Oluji/Okeigbo Local Government Officials in April.

    Two candidates who were presented to the kingmakers by Aare Ruling House/Quarters were interviewed openly at the Oluoke Palace Hall.

    The election was conducted by the Ile-Oluji/Okeigbo Local Government Council Officials and Oba Babajide won with 12 votes.