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  • Eleduma hails Ondo lawmaker on birthday

    Eleduma hails Ondo lawmaker on birthday

    A businessman and chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Mr. Gbenga Eleduma, has congratulated the lawmaker representing Ose/Owo Federal Constituency,  Timehin Adelegbe, on his birthday.

     In a statement, Eleduma rejoiced with the good people of Adelegbe’s federal constituency on this auspicious anniversary of his birthday. He praised Adelegbe’s quality leadership, highlighting his humility, simplicity, and discipline in serving his constituents.

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     He noted that Adelegbe’s commitment to his people has been evident in his various empowerment programs, which have brought significant support to the beneficiaries.

    His efforts have brought the constituency to an enviable height, providing a harmonious space for all.

     On his special day, Eleduma joined the good people of Ose/Owo Federal Constituency in celebrating Adelegbe’s life and legacy, wishing him good health, wisdom, and continued success in his endeavors.

     The APC chieftain also commended Adelegbe’s ability to connect with his constituents, saying that his humility and willingness to listen have endeared him to the hearts of many.

  • Ondo Govt tasks residents on tax payment

    Ondo Government on Friday enjoined residents to pay their taxes regularly so that the government can embark on projects to make life more comfortable for them.

    Chief Timehin Adelegbe, the Commissioner for Commerce, Industry and Cooperative Services, gave the advice at a meeting he held with tax collectors in his ministry in Akure.

    According to Adelegbe, Business Premises Inspectors will soon start moving round the 18 local government areas in the state to serve assessment notice of payment to affected individuals for the year 2018.

    He, therefore, called for cooperation from the residents in the state.

    He reiterated the commitment of the current administration to the yearnings of the people of the state, saying government could only meet their needs when there was cooperation.

    Adelegbe advised that the payment should not be made to individuals, but paid directly into government’s account.

    He urged those with complaints to visit the ministry for clarification or call phone numbers on the forms given to them.

    Adelegbe warned that only the accredited officers of the ministry that were permitted to serve the form.

    The commissioner solicited for the cooperation of the residents to be patient with the officials on assignment and urged the tax officials to be serious with their work.

    He commended the business owners in the state for their understanding and prompt payment of their business premises levies in 2017 in spite of the harsh economic situation in the country.

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  • Ondo sacks illegal structure owners from market vicinity

    Ondo sacks illegal structure owners from market vicinity

    The Ondo State Government has warned and directed owners of illegal structures in market vicinity to vacate the areas, to pave the way for modern and unhindered trading activities in the state.

    Chief Timehin Adelegbe, the Commissioner for Commerce, Industries and Cooperative Societies, gave the directive on Wednesday while inspecting Igbokoda International market in Ilaje Local Government Area of the state.

    Adelegbe said that the state government would soon clamp down on illegal structures impeding sanity of economic transactions.

    “What prompted our visit is the complaints we received from market women, the traditional rulers that the market is not properly managed; dirty and people are not properly occupying the stalls.

    “We have discovered that illegal shops are causing gridlock and other problems and we have agreed that they must be demolished after proper approval from the state governor.

    “The market is our pride and I tell you that we will destroy all attachments causing gridlock and all debris will be evacuated.

    “Anyone’s shop demolished will not receive any palliatives because there are many stalls in the market meant to be occupied with anyone who has paid his dues,’’ he said.

    The commissioner added that collection of rate would only be done by officials of the ministry and that marketers would be encouraged to move in.

    According to him, the tripartite agreement by the ministry, the Local Government and the traditional rulers will definitely prompt the market to achieve its targeted goals.

    “I urge traders to hearken to this agreement reached because it is for their benefits as the state is considering it a big market that could make a lot of investment for the government.

    Also, Mr Fayowole Aworetan, the Caretaker Chairman of the council, said that the market was surrounded with a lot of issues, saying the commissioner’s visit had been able to resolve them.

    Aworetan noted that the Local Government was ready to partner with the state government and the market women, hoping that the market would soon be in its good glory.

    The commissioner reported that Oba Afolabi Oladimeji, the traditional ruler of Igbokoda, decried the unwholesome activities taking place in the market but promised that the community would cooperate with the government to restore sanity.

    Oba Oladimeji said that he wanted functional market and called for proper allocation of the stalls in the market.

    He commended the government, saying that the visit would give the government proper information for good ideas to be implemented.

    “It will help the government to come up with good policy making mechanisms because of cross fertilisation of ideas.’’

  • Ondo sacks illegal structure owners from market vicinity

    Ondo sacks illegal structure owners from market vicinity

    The Ondo State Government has warned and directed owners of illegal structures in market vicinity to vacate the areas, to pave the way for modern and unhindered trading activities in the state.

    Chief Timehin Adelegbe, the Commissioner for Commerce, Industries and Cooperative Societies, gave the directive on Wednesday while inspecting Igbokoda International market in Ilaje Local Government Area of the state.

    Adelegbe said that the state government would soon clamp down on illegal structures impeding sanity of economic transactions.

    “What prompted our visit is the complaints we received from market women, the traditional rulers that the market is not properly managed; dirty and people are not properly occupying the stalls.

    “We have discovered that illegal shops are causing gridlock and other problems and we have agreed that they must be demolished after proper approval from the state governor.

    “The market is our pride and I tell you that we will destroy all attachments causing gridlock and all debris will be evacuated.

    “Anyone’s shop demolished will not receive any palliatives because there are many stalls in the market meant to be occupied with anyone who has paid his dues,’’ he said.

    The commissioner added that collection of rate would only be done by officials of the ministry and that marketers would be encouraged to move in.

    According to him, the tripartite agreement by the ministry, the Local Government and the traditional rulers will definitely prompt the market to achieve its targeted goals.

    “I urge traders to hearken to this agreement reached because it is for their benefits as the state is considering it a big market that could make a lot of investment for the government.

    Also, Mr Fayowole Aworetan, the Caretaker Chairman of the council, said that the market was surrounded with a lot of issues, saying the commissioner’s visit had been able to resolve them.

    Aworetan noted that the Local Government was ready to partner with the state government and the market women, hoping that the market would soon be in its good glory.

    The commissioner reported that Oba Afolabi Oladimeji, the traditional ruler of Igbokoda, decried the unwholesome activities taking place in the market but promised that the community would cooperate with the government to restore sanity.

    Oba Oladimeji said that he wanted functional market and called for proper allocation of the stalls in the market.

    He commended the government, saying that the visit would give the government proper information for good ideas to be implemented.

    “It will help the government to come up with good policy making mechanisms because of cross fertilisation of ideas.’’

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  • Ondo Govt. tasks NPA on modern facilities

    Ondo Govt. tasks NPA on modern facilities

    The Ondo State Government, has tasked the Nigeria Ports Authority ( NPA ) to provide modern facilities for its operations so that the 48-hour clearance target at the ports could come to a reality.

    Mr Timehin Adelegbe, the Commissioner for Commerce, Industry and Cooperative Services, made this appeal on Friday in Akure at a one-day seminar, organised by the Nigerian Shippers Council.

    The theme of the seminar was: “Economic Regulation: Facilitation of a New Port Order in Export and Import Trade.’’

    Adelegbe said that the reduction of trade barriers must be accompanied by other policies and institutional reforms that would enhance investments in the local environment as well as growth in productivity.

    The commissioner said that such a sustainable programme required a mutually-reinforcing policies geared towards the promotion of sustainable growth.

    He enjoined the Federal Government to support the yearning of the State Government and its citizenry on the establishment of a seaport in the coastal area of the state.

    According to him, the state is an agrarian society that supplies a reliable percentage of the Nigeria’s agricultural produce.

    Adelegbe assured potential investors that the present Gov. Rotimi Akeredolu administration would continue to create the necessary enabling economic environment for investment.

    He, therefore, urged the participants to examine all issues discussed with objectivity and come up with relevant recommendations that would assist the government and others interested in maritime trade.

    “Ondo State will always play its roles effectively in rendering adequate support for all programmes that would assist in improving international trade to the state.

    “For instance, in view of the importance of export and import trade to the development of our nation, Ondo State has put in place some structures to facilitate the ease of doing business,” he said.

    He listed the measures to include: the ease of obtaining Certificate of Occupancy (C of O) for land acquisition and the establishment of the Ondo State Development and Investment Agency.

    According to him, these measures are expected to guide investors and accelerate the pace of industrial development in the state.

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  • Ondo assures traditional rulers of rural development

    Ondo assures traditional rulers of rural development

    The Ondo State Government has signed Memoranda of Understanding ( MoU ) with some foreigners to establish industries in rural areas in the state.

    Chief Timehin Adelegbe, the state Commissioner for Commerce, Industries and Cooperatives, said this on Wednesday in Ifon, headquarters of Ose Local Government while on a courtesy visit to traditional rulers in the council area.

    He said that the industries would bring development to rural areas.

    10 towns that make up the council area are: Okeluse, Imoru, Ijagba, Ikaro, Idogun, Ifon, Idoani, Imeri, Ute and Afo.

    He said that one of the aims of the current administration of Gov. Rotimi Akeredolu was to check unemployment by establishing industries.

    According to him, efforts are ongoing to tap the state’s resources to create wealth and make the state a hub of commercial activities.

    “This two-day visit to this local government area is to appreciate our people, to make government familiar with the area and inform our people about our development plans for this place.

    “Ose Dam is being considered to be used as hydro electric dam and this will create opportunities for employment.

    “We equally plan to establish a sugarcane processing factory in Ikaro.

    “Similarly, an oil company, packaging ethanol production programme, is scheduled to kick off in this local government and it will make cassava to be more lucrative.

    “There is also discovery of kaolin in this local government area which has attracted a private firm’s interest to establish a ceramic firm here,” he said.

    The commissioner said that the local government area had potential for development that would benefit the state government, stressing that as an indigene of the area, he would pursue such benefits to logical conclusions.

    “This government will not joke with its people because it is people oriented.

    “Apart from all these firms coming to our local government area, rural infrastructure such as road rehabilitation to be funded by World Bank will also be benefited,” he said.

    Responding, Oba Israel Adeusi, the Olufon of Ifon, said that the state governor was already doing well and making positive impacts.

    Adeusi admonished the government to continue with its momentum of performance as well as ensure that dividends of democracy went round, saying that he knew that the state would witness all-round transformation at the end of the administration.

    Similarly, Oba Adeyegba Owasunloye, the Arujale of Okeluse, said he was glad for the visit and advised the government to be focused and rule with fear of God.

    The traditional ruler said that the government must ensure that dividends of democracy promised the electorate went round all parts of the state.

    Those on the entourage of the commissioner included the Chairman of All Progressives Congress ( APC ) in the local government area, a member representing the local government area in Ondo State House of Assembly and caretaker chairman of the local government.

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