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  • Gov Aiyedatiwa tasks Ondo residents on farming

    Gov Aiyedatiwa tasks Ondo residents on farming

    Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has called on Nigerians to participate more in farming to reduce prices of food in the country.

    Aiyedatiwa made call during the unveiling of N10 billion mixed-use housing project and inauguration of new executive members of Ondo State Farmers Congress held on Friday in Akure.

    According to the governor, if we have more of farmers going to the farms, then food will be cheaper than it is right now.

    “Because we believe in the common economic principle that if you increase production and there is available food in large quantity, economy of scale, then definitely, prices will reduce,” he said.

    Aiyedatiwa, who promised to continue to support farmers in the state, said his government would not relent in its commitment to construct and grade more rural roads for easy access to farmlands in the state.

    “This government will continue to support you, especially those of you that are in the foremost part of the hinterlands who don’t have motorable roads to your various farms.

    “It is a programme we have started and we will continue to look forward to it, it will come to your area,” he said.

    The governor applauded farmers for their unrelated efforts to stand in day and night to ensure there were food in abundance in the state.

    Earlier, Mr Abayomi Monilari, President, State Farmers’ Congress, said that the N10 billion mixed-use housing project would provide much-needed housing and community spaces for hardworking farmers in the state.

    Monilari, who promised to deliver 450,000 votes for the governor in Nov.16 governorship election, requested for reinstatement of cocoa development fund to the congress.

    He explained that the fund would enable them to play their roles and responsibilities to the entire farming communities.

    “We are proud to announce that the Ondo State Farmers’ Congress is committed to delivering 450,000 votes to Your Excellency in this upcoming election.

    “This commitment is borne out of our deep appreciation for the progress we have seen under your administration.

    “The promise of these votes is not merely symbolic; it is a well-analysed projection based on the mobilisation of farmers across all wards and communities in the state.

    “Our analysis shows that farmers are not only the backbone of our economy but also a powerful electoral force.

    “We are determined to channel this force to support your re-election bid, as we believe that the continuity of your leadership is essential for the ongoing transformation of Ondo’s agricultural sector,” he said.

  • Governorship election: Aiyedatiwa makes promise to Ondo workers

    Governorship election: Aiyedatiwa makes promise to Ondo workers

    Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has assured workers in the State that his administration has no plan to downsize.

    Aiyedatiwa made the promise on Monday in Akure during the Ondo State Public Service Week Celebration Lecture with the theme: “Creating and Managing a Future-Ready Public Service: A Pathway to Sustainable Development”.

    The governor also assured the workers of his administration’s commitment to prompt and regular payment of salaries, allowances and pensions.

    “The gradual recruitment into critical sectors of the Service to address acute personnel gaps will also continue as much as practicable.

    “I want to assure you that even with the financial burden that all of these may attract, our administration will never ever contemplate downsising the workforce.

    “In all honesty, the Public Service requires to be rejigged and equipped to upscale its roles and processes to meet the trends of best world practices in Public Administration.

    “The time has come, therefore, for the Service to be more proactive, innovative, dynamic and be tech-driven.

    “The capacity of the institutions and its operators must be enhanced for effective and efficient service delivery to justify the huge resources invested in it and to serve the society better.

    “I have no doubt in my mind, therefore, that this forum will come with a great impartation for our public servants,” he said.
    Aiyedatiwa, while assuring the workers of the payment of the new minimum wage, congratulated them for the 2024 celebration.

    Earlier, the Head of Service, Mr Bayo Philip, appreciated the governor for his moral and physical support toward the welfare of public servants in the state.

    Philip thanked the governor for the constant payment of workers’ salaries, key appointments, and the promotion of over 5,040 civil servants in the state.

    He stressed the essential role of the public service in fostering forward-thinking governance and highlighted the administration’s commitment to regular salary payments, pensions and the provision of 2024 leave bonuses.

  • Aiyedatiwa tells Ondo workers when to expect new minimum wage payment

    Aiyedatiwa tells Ondo workers when to expect new minimum wage payment

    Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has said that the new minimum wage of ₦73,000 for civil servants would be implemented from November.

    The governor made this announcement on Friday in Akure while addressing workers during a fitness walk, which is part of the 2024 Public Service Week celebration programme.

    The civil servants, who walked through parts of Akure, the state capital, later converged at the Government House, Alagbaka, where they were warmly received.

    Aiyedatiwa emphasised that the welfare of civil servants remained a priority of his administration.

    “Anything we have done for civil servants has never been politically driven.

    “If workers are not happy, they won’t be encouraged. That is why we have always prioritised their welfare,” he said

    The governor further stressed the importance of motivation among workers, describing it as a mindset essential for productivity.

    Aiyedatiwa assured the civil servants that if elected, he would surpass his current achievements, pledging to break his own record by delivering even more for the workforce.

    He expressed appreciation for their show of solidarity and reminded them of his shared identity as the number one civil servant in the state.

    The Head of Service, Mr Bayo Philips, during the event, appreciated Aiyedatiwa for creating a conducive environment for civil servants.

    He acknowledged the administration’s commitment to prompt salary payments, regular promotions, and the consistent disbursement of pension.

    Philips emphasised that civil servants gathered at the event were not politicians but were there to express their appreciation for the governor’s dedication to their welfare.

    Also, the State Chairman of the Trade Union Congress, Mr Clement Fatuase, expressed confidence in Aiyedatiwa’s continued support for civil servants.

    He assured the governor that after the Nov. 16 governorship election, the civil servants would proudly come forward on Nov. 17 to celebrate his victory.

    Fatuase emphasised the strong bond between the governor and the public workforce, highlighting the appreciation and loyalty of civil servants towards his administration.

  • Gov Aiyedatiwa announces N73,000 minimum wage for Ondo workers

    Gov Aiyedatiwa announces N73,000 minimum wage for Ondo workers

    Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State, on Saturday, said N73,000 would be paid as new minimum wage for workers in the State.

    Aiyedatiwa made the announcement at the flag off of his campaign in Ondo town for the Nov.16 governorship election in the state

    The governor is the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the election

    The flag off campaign, which kicked off in Ondo West Local Government Area of the State, had  many party chieftains, in attendance.

    Aiyedatiwa, who announced the new minimum wage, said it was important for people of the state to vote for him to enable him continue the the good he was currently doing.

    He said the N73000 new minimum wage was part of the fulfillment of his promise to ensure workers in the state enjoyed dividends of democracy and lived a better life.

    Aiyedatiwa also said the feed back he had got from his appointees, showed that people were happy with his good work so far.

    “I will like to mention few of our various initiative we have brought on board, in the last 10 months.

    “In Agriculture, in other to increase our food production, we have approved over N1 billion  to clear lands for our people to boost food production .

    “We have also embarked on rural road construction, and we have flagged off over nine rural roads.

    “To further enhance and support our farmers, we are upscaling our security architecture so that when farmers go to farm, they will be secured.

    “We have also supported our home grown security network and other security agencies.

    “The collaboration between security outfit and Amotekun has been fantastic to achieve the desired result,” he said.

    Aiyedatiwa said his administration had touched different sectors in the last few months, to ensure that no stone was left unturned in the state.

    Also, the APC Chairman in the state, Mr Ade Adetimehin, said the few politicians left in the opposition would soon join the good party.

    Adetimehin eulogised the late Gov. Rotimi Akeredolu for laying good foundation for the party over the last eight years.

    The APC chairman appreciated  Aiyedatiwa for continuing the good work of his former boss, by continuing the progressive work.

    A governorship aspirant in the party, Chief Olusola Oke (SAN), urged all party members to vote and support the governor to emerge as winner in the coming election.

    “It is good that we that are good are all in one party. Those on the other side are in ‘darkness’. It is good to to be on the winning side,” he said.

    A two-term member of the House of Representatives, Mr Lolade Akinjo, PDP, representing Ilaje/Ese-Odo Federal Constituency, said he had defected to the APC.

    Akinjo said all the followers of former Governor Olusegun Mimiko of the state had moved to the ruling party because of the ideology of the sitting governor.

    Former PDP Chairman in the state Mr Ebenezer Alabi, said that the APC was the best party to bring dividends of democracy to the people of the state.

  • Barely one month of appointment, Aiyedatiwa fires aide over alleged N30m bribe

    Barely one month of appointment, Aiyedatiwa fires aide over alleged N30m bribe

    Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has sacked his aide, Adeboye Ewenla, the Special Assistant on Forestry for the Central Senatorial District.

    This was followed allegations that he asked timber merchants in the state to pay N30 million as bribe.

    The aide was only appointed barely a month ago.

    Mr Ewenla was reportedly caught on tape demanding the money before the merchants would be allowed to operate.

    The Nation reports that sources in the state government said the telephone conversation was sent to Aiyedatiwa after the merchants opted for a showdown.

    The governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Ebenezer Adeniyan, said in a statement on Wednesday that Aiyedatiwa also ordered a probe into the activities of those saddled with the responsibility of managing forest reserves in the state.

    “A replacement for Mr. Ewenla will be announced in due course,” the statement said.

    “The Governor urged all political appointees to conduct themselves in line with the provisions of the law and rules guiding their duties.”

    Ewenla was among 316 special assistants appointed on the 6th of September to support the governor’s vision in running the state.

     

     

  • Ondo: Gov Aiyedatiwa swears in new Judges, doles out vehicles

    Ondo: Gov Aiyedatiwa swears in new Judges, doles out vehicles

    Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has sworn in six newly appointed Judges of the State High Court and presented official vehicles to each of the Judges.

    Aiyedatiwa, at the event on Thursday in Akure, described the event as a significant step in strengthening the judiciary and advancing the administration of justice in the state.

    The Governor said the importance of the appointments would mark the second large-scale judicial swearing-in, during his tenure.

    The six newly sworn-in Judges are; Hon. Justices Adebisi Daomi, Adeola Adegoroye, Justinah Kpemi, Happiness Demehin-Ogunbayo, Wumi Fabuluje and Idowu Ogunwumiju.

    The Governor appreciated the justices for their contributions to the legal profession and their dedication to justice.

    “This is particularly fulfilling for me, as it marks the second instance on record in our administration that appointment to the bench of the state judiciary would be carried out, and in large number.

    “These appointees have distinguished themselves in the practice of law and administration of justice in our dear state,” he said.

    Aiyedatiwa appreciated the efforts of the Chief Judge of Ondo State, Justice Segun Odusola, for his leadership in ensuring a significant increase in the number of judges, thereby reducing the workload of the courts.

    He thanked the National Judicial Council and the newly appointed Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, GCON, for their role in facilitating the appointments.

    Aiyedatiwa commended the diligence, knowledge of the law, and commitment to justice, saying their appointments were as a product of rigorous and thorough processes, to have most qualified hands in dispensing  justice in the state

    He later reiterated his administration’s dedication to upholding the rule of law and the independence of the judiciary, encouraging the new judges to carry out their duties with “diligence, sobriety, courage, and the fear of God.”.

    Earlier, the Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice for Ondo State, Olukayode Ajulo,said the governor had high respect for the judiciary, and his strong commitment to upholding the rule of law.

    Ajulo said through his policies and actions, the governor had consistently demonstrated his dedication to ensuring the judiciary was well-resourced, for the effective delivery of justice.

    Ajulo stated the critical collaboration between the judiciary, the legal profession, the executive, and the legislature, which had greatly improved the efficiency of the justice system in Ondo State.

    He underscored that since the governor assumed office, there had been seamless cooperation between the executive and judicial branches, working together as progressive partners, in advancing justice delivery across the state.

    Speaking on behalf of the newly appointed judges, Justice Williams Daomi, pledged that they would uphold the high standards of the judiciary and serve as exemplary ambassadors.

  • Obaship crisis looms in Ondo community

    Obaship crisis looms in Ondo community

    Crisis appears to be looming in Etikan kingdom in Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State over a purported plan to install a new traditional ruler in Ereke community in allegedly against a court order.

    The Akinrogun and Aare of Etikan, Chief Monday Oyetakin and High Chief Bode Ojabogun respectively raised the alarm in a statement jointly signed on behalf of the Council of Elders, youths and residents of the community on Thursday in Igbokoda.

    Consequently, the chieftains have warned the state government to avert crisis by respecting the order of the court restraining it from presenting a staff of office to the new traditional ruler.

    Justice D.I. Kolawole of an Akure High Court had, in a ruling delivered on July 1, ordered a stay of action on the presentation of staff of office to the Oba-elect of the community.

    The elders warned against the looming crisis in the community and called on Gov. Lucky Aiyedatiwa to stop the installation of the monarch, scheduled for Friday in the interest of peace and harmony.

    “Our attention has been drawn to an arrangement being orchestrated by some highly-induced government functionaries within the Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs to install a king in Ereke community on Friday, Aug. 16.

    “This community has been embroiled in a long legal battle between the Olikan of Etikan Kingdom and the Amapetu of Mahin Kingdom.

    “We wish to draw the attention of Gov. Aiyedatiwa to a ruling of the High Court of Justice in Akure in the suit No: AK/350/2022 between his HRM Oba Temidayo Solomon-Omoyele, the Olikan of Etikan Kingdom and the governor of Ondo State and six others.

    “The ruling held that the first and second defendants are to exercise their discretion to stay action on the presentation of the staff of office to the fourth defendant, pending the hearing of the application for interlocutory injunction.

    “The case is still pending in the case file for determination of the case.

    “This is because it has been insinuated in this same application that the issue can cause a breach of peace with the Certified True Copy of the ruling by Hon. Justice D.I. Kolawole, delivered on the July 1, 2024.

    “Mr Governor, it is advisable, at this juncture, that the state government should err on the side of caution by distancing itself from any act capable of causing a breach of the fragile peace between the people of Etikan and Mahin kingdoms,” the statement said.

    It warned the state government against derogating the ‘sacred’ judicial institution by flouting its orders.

  • Jimoh Ibrahim heads to court over Ondo governorship primaries

    Jimoh Ibrahim heads to court over Ondo governorship primaries

    Sen. Jimoh Ibrahim, one of the aspirants for the April 24 Ondo governorship primaries of the All Progressives Congress (APC) says he is heading to court to challenge the outcome of the election.

    Ibrahim said this at a news conference on Tuesday in Abuja.

    He alleged that the election was marred by irregularities, saying that it was manipulated to favour the winner.

    Ibrahim described the election as a massive electoral fraud that should not be allowed to stand in the interest of internal party democracy.

    He alleged that the election was manipulated in all wards and Local Government Areas (LGAs) across the state.

    “INEC report on the election showed that election did not hold in 159 out of 203 wards and 15 out of 18 LGAs in the state,” he said.

    Ibrahim said that his litigation was initiated within the time frame prescribed by relevant provisions of the Electoral Act and would be sustained up to the Supreme Court.

    “Two clear prayers are being sought for in the court as far as Ondo APC governorship primary election is concerned.

    “The two prayers are (i), that the sham carried out on Saturday, April 20th 2024 , should be cancelled for fresh one to be conducted and (ii) , for delisting of APC from Ballot in the Nov. 2024 Gubernatorial Election in Ondo State,“ he said.

    Gov. Lucky Aiyedatiwa, had emerged winner of the election, after scoring 48,569 votes to beat other aspirants in the race.

  • Ondo guber: We will not underrate any opponent – Aiyedatiwa

    Ondo guber: We will not underrate any opponent – Aiyedatiwa

    Gov. Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo  says his party,  the All Progressives Congress (APC), will not underrate any candidate from other political parties in  the  state’s Nov. 16 governorship election.

    Aiyedatiwa stated this on Sunday at a gathering to celebrate his victory at the APC primaries, organised by a group, ‘Friends of Lucky’, in Akure.

    Aiyedatiwa, who said victory belonged  to the people of Ondo state, appreciated the leaders of the party for their support, as well as the organisers of the event.

    “Once again, I appreciate all my supporters. You all went a long way for me, initiated things, spreading the message for my support  across the 18 local government areas of the state.

    “However, it is not over yet. This is just the first phase. There’s still more land to conquer; there’s still a great battle ahead. The primary election was just an in-house contest and now we head to the main battle,” he said.

    The Chairman, Organising Committee of the event, Mrs Bukola Tenabe, said the event was to honour the governor on his resounding victory at the APC primary election held on April 20, and also to appreciate his supporters.

    In his goodwill message, the Deputy State Chairman of the APC, Chief Atili Adaba, congratulated the governor on his victory, describing it as well deserved.

    He commended the organisers of the event for their efforts in making it a success.

    The Majority Leader of the Ondo State House of Assembly, Oluwole Ogunmolasuyi, who represented the Speaker,   Olamide Oladiji, stated that Aiyedatiwa remained  a product of grace.

    He added that the house would continue to support the governor for the progress of the state.

    Speaking on behalf of the State Executive Council, the Commissioner for Information, Mr Adewale Akinlosotu, noted that the governor deserved to be celebrated.

    Akinlosotu added that APC was  one big family, urging everyone to come together so that the party would be successful at the Nov.16 gubernatorial election.

    Dr Abiola Oshodi, who spoke on behalf of APC Canada, also congratulated the governor on his victory, saying: “I am sure that the people of Ondo state will definitely vote for you come Nov.  16”.

    A former speaker of the state’s assembly and Chairman of SUBEB, Victor Olabimtan, said the governor was a product of mercy and that APC would  record unprecedented success in the election.

  • BREAKING: Gov Aiyedatiwa’s Campaign Coordinator assassinated

    BREAKING: Gov Aiyedatiwa’s Campaign Coordinator assassinated

    A campaign coordinator for the election bid of Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State, Alaba Excel Abbey, has been killed in his home by unknown gunmen.

    Abbey, who served as a ward coordinator for the Lucky Aiyedatiwa Campaign Organisation Foot-Soldiers, was killed at his home in Supare Akoko, Akoko South West Local Government Area of the State.

    The Director-General of the Aiyedatiwa campaign organisation, David Ajobiewe, made this known while condemning the killing of Abbey.

    According to a report by Daily Trust, Ajobiewe while urging the police to unravel the death of the late campaign coordinator, stated that the deceased wasn’t a violent person.

    “Excel had been a resourceful coordinator for the Aiyedatiwa campaign organisation in Ward 10 of Supare and was never known to be violent and never had any history of a local or domestic dispute.

    “We urge the police authorities to step up investigations into his gruesome murder and bring the perpetrators of the dastardly act to book,” he said.

    The state Police Public Relations Officer, Funmilayo Odunlami-Omisanya, said, “The state command is aware of the incident and that investigation is ongoing to unravel all that happened”.