 Says no single case of parallel congress*****  Ogun State governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun, has described the Local Government Congress of the All Progressives Congress (APC) held yesterday across the 20 local councils in the state as hugely successful, inclusive, free and fair.  He said the exercise was conducted in a peaceful atmosphere as all electors exercised their right of franchise without let or hindrance and no report of a single case of parallel congress in any local council in the state.  Amosun spoke today in Abeokuta after monitoring the exercise at Obafemi Owode, Abeokuta South, Ado/Odo…
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Following the completion of the congresses in all the 236 wards in Ogun State, the Chairman of the State Congress Committee of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Hon. Ope Salami has said that the Local Government congresses would hold in the 20 LGAs on Saturday, April 12, 2014. The congresses, which commence at 10 am will hold in the following venues: 1. Abeokuta North – Akin Olugbade Social Centre, Ita Iyalode. 2. Abeokuta South – Centenary Hall, Ake. 3. Obafemi Owode – City Hall, Owode Egba 4. Odeda – Multi Purpose Hall, Odeda 5. Ewekoro – All Saints Primary School,…
 Ogun State Governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun has approved the release of year 2013 promotion of 2,141 Officers in the State Civil Service.  In a statement, Chairman of the State Civil Service Commission, Chief (Mrs.) Susan Aderonke Folarin indicated that those promoted include 1,249 Senior Officers on GL. 07 – GL. 17, 717 Junior Officers on GL. 01- 06, while the remaining 75 Officers were either upgraded or involved in inter-cadre transfers.  Chief Mrs. Folarin noted that since inception, the Senator Amosun led- administration had demonstrated commitment to workers’ welfare as it has been paying salaries, leave bonuses…
 Effort of the Ogun State government to improve its agricultural sector for enhanced food production and industrialisation has got another boost as the Ogboore Community in Odogbolu Local Government Area of the State has released a total of 2000 hectares land for agricultural practice.  The traditional ruler of the town, Oba Temitayo Ogunbowale made the position of his people known when the State Commissioner for Agriculture, Mrs. Ronke Sokefun led a government delegation to his palace.  According to Oba Ogunbowale, the decision was his people’s “widow’s mite†to the government’s aspiration to give agricultural production in the…
 All things being equal, the Social Development Institute (SDI), Shasha Iperu Remo being renovated by the Ogun State government would be completed and ready for commissioning by the end of next month.  Commissioner for Community Development, and Cooperatives, Chief Samuel Aiyedogbon who made this declaration today while conducting newsmen round the complex confirmed that at least 70 percent of the rehabilitation work had been done.  It would be recalled that the State government had last month released the sum of N50m for the renovation of the 58-year old institute established by the late sage, Chief Obafemi Awolowo…
Ogun State Governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun has described the conduct of Saturday’s Ward Congress of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state as hitch free and peaceful, applauding the Executive Committee members raised to carry out the exercise. Amosun, at his Agura ward in the Obafemi Owode Local Government Area of the state, noted that reports from across the state showed that the election of ward executives for the party was commendable and noted that Ogun state has always set the standard in notable things. “I’m very delighted about reports we are getting from across the state,…
Farmers in Ogun State who have not registered for the Growth Enhancement Support (GES) Scheme of the Federal Government have been asked to do so without further delay in order to partake from its immense benefits. State Commissioner for Agriculture, Mrs. Ronke Sokefun made the call today while flagging off the 2014 edition of the scheme at the Eweje Farm Institute in Odeda Local Government Area of the State. Sokefun said the scheme was capable of enhancing farmers’ productivity, income and quality of life as the farmers can have access to inputs such as seedlings and fertilizers at…
The present administration in Ogun State is ready to partner with any individual or group willing to collaborate with it in the quest to rebuild the State. To this end, its doors are opened to suggestions, advises and constructive criticisms on how it could further enhance the socio-economic condition of the people. The State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Barrister Yusuph Olaniyonu made this assertion today at his Oke-Mosan office when he hosted members of the Executive Council of the Abeokuta Sports club 1904. He said the various developmental strides of the Senator Ibikunle Amosun led administration…
The industrialisation drive of the Ogun State Government has attracted a 200 million dollar investment, which is expected to generate no fewer than 1000 employment. The Executive Board Member and Coordinator, Overseas Investments, Hayat Kimya Nigeria Limited, Mr. Ali Zeybek said “having carried out a thorough business survey of the ECOWAS countries, we chose Nigeria due to its vast capital market and Ogun state in particular due to its unequalled conducive business environment. “We intend to invest at least between $180million to $200million at optimal capacity while not less than 1000 people will be on the company’s payroll”, he added. Zeybek…
The first Secretary to the Military Government and Head of Service in Ogun State, Chief Adedotun Adedeji Kayode Degun has died at the age of 86. The Ogun State Government announced the death of late Degun in a statement issued by the Head of Service (HoS), Mrs. Modupe Adekunle in Abeokuta yesterday. “He started his career as an Education Officer (Education) in October, 1958 and rose to the level of Permanent Secretary in October, 1968, serving in the Ministries of Local Government and Chieftancy Affairs, Finance, Trade and Co-operatives and Works and Training as well as the Office of the…