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Governor Dapo Abiodun Emphasizes Role of Traditional Rulers in Peace, Unity, and Development in Ogun State

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Tuesday, 3 December 2024, 5:33 pm

Governor Dapo Abiodun Emphasizes Role of Traditional Rulers in Peace, Unity, and Development in Ogun State. Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, highlighted the importance of traditional rulers in fostering peace, unity, and socio-economic development in Ogun State and across Nigeria. Speaking through the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Ganiyu Hamzat, the governor addressed the Statutory Meeting of the State Council of Oba, held at the Obas’ Complex in Abeokuta on Thursday.

Governor Abiodun encouraged the state’s traditional rulers to use their unique influence to support government initiatives aimed at improving the quality of life for residents. He acknowledged the Council of Oba’s pivotal role in promoting peace, harmony, and the preservation of cultural heritage.

“As our highly revered traditional rulers, you are to please leverage on the council meeting to interact and cross-fertilise ideas necessary for the creation of prosperity for the people,” said Abiodun. “You are to come up with practicable and more improved recommendations necessary for the discharge of good governance in the best interest of every resident of the state.”

In his remarks, the Council Chairman, Olu and Paramount Ruler of Yewaland, Oba Kehinde Olugbenle, expressed gratitude to Governor Abiodun for his continued efforts in supporting the traditional council and providing utility vehicles as promised. He also urged the governor to fulfill the remaining vehicle allocations and ratify the recently processed list of Obas awaiting status upgrades.

The meeting also featured the presentation of the “Digiculture” project by Dr. Temitope Olaifa, Associate Professor of International Peace and Security at the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta. Dr. Olaifa discussed the project’s aim to preserve Ogun State’s cultural heritage through a mobile application, requesting the cooperation of traditional rulers to provide cultural knowledge from their respective regions.

In addition, Brigadier-General Alade Adedigba (Rtd), the new Commandant of the Ogun State Security Network Agency, Amotekun Corps, praised the royal fathers for their efforts in maintaining peace within their communities. He urged their continued collaboration to strengthen grassroots security, in line with Governor Abiodun’s commitment to ensuring the safety of all Ogun State residents.

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Okpebholo orders Edo LG chairmen to submit 16 months account statements in 48 hours

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December 3, 2024

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Gov. Monday Okpebholo of Edo on Tuesday directed the 18 local government chairmen in the state to submit their statements of account from September 2023 to date within 48 hours.

A statement by Fred Itua, the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, instructed that the documents should be submitted to the Assets Verification Committee through the Secretary to the State Government (SSG).

At a meeting with the chairmen, the governor emphasised the administration’s commitment to transparency and accountability.

Okpebholo, represented by the Deputy Governor, Dennis Idahosa, assured the council chairmen of collaborative governance for the betterment of the state.

The governor reiterated that the directive would enhance the committee’s ability to verify assets efficiently. According to the governor, I have listened keenly to the ALGON Chairman, I’m a leader of all and we are one family.

The governor urged the chairmen to comply with the directive promptly to support the committee’s work.

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LASEMA rescues 4 victims from road accident on Third Mainland Bridge, Lagos

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December 3, 2024

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The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), said it rescued four accident victims on Monday evening.

The agency’s Permanent Secretary, Dr Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, said this in a statement on Tuesday in Lagos. Oke-Osanyintolu said the victims were severely injured in the accident involving two buses.

He said that the incident happened in the late hours of Monday, on Third Mainland Bridge, inward Owroronshoki.

“Following distress calls received through the 767 and 112 toll-free emergency lines at 17.25hrs, LASEMA activated its emergency response team from the Command and Control Centre, Alausa, Ikeja.

“On arrival to the incident scene at 17.35hrs, we discovered that a white Toyota coaster bus, Registration Number KJA-380-XV collided with a parked Lagos State BRT, Registration Number AGL938-YD.

“This happened while the coaster bus was on motion resulting in significant damage and injuries.

“The accidented Toyota Coaster bus blindsided a parked BRT in an attempt to overtake a car while headed inward Iyana Oworo,” he said.

He said four people were severely injured including the driver, adding that no fatalities were recorded in the incident.

“The recovery operation was coordinated by the agency and we extricated the trapped passengers.

“The injured victims were administered pre-hospital care treatment by the agency’s paramedics before being evacuated to nearby government-owned hospitals.

“The white coaster bus was subsequently towed to Iyana-Oworo and handed over to the Police. Recovery operation concluded,” he stated.

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Labour strikes cripple activities in 4 states over ₦70,000 minimum wage

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December 3, 2024

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Economic activities were paralysed in Abuja, Nasarawa, Kaduna, and Ebonyi states on Monday as the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) embarked on a one-week warning strike over the non-implementation of the ₦70,000 minimum wage.

In Abuja, teachers expressed frustration with the Federal Capital Territory’s (FCT) area councils for failing to comply with the minimum wage directive.

The labour action caused widespread disruption to public services across the nation’s capital.

Kaduna state saw ministries and agencies grind to a halt despite the government’s claims of having commenced minimum wage payments in October, barring consequential adjustments.

“We have started implementation,” said a Kaduna State official.

However, workers dismissed these claims as insufficient.

In Ebonyi, Governor Francis Nwifuru responded to the industrial action by announcing a 72-hour ultimatum for workers to resume or face dismissal.

He stated that the state government had approved and started implementing a ₦75,000 minimum wage.

However, striking workers described the announcement as “mere rhetoric” lacking actionable backing.

Nasarawa also witnessed widespread disruption, with organised labour accusing state authorities of failing to meet the October and November implementation deadlines.

The strike highlights escalating tensions between labour unions and state governments over wage disparities. Union leaders have vowed to sustain their protest until their demands are met.

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