By Jude Agbeyeke. The 8th edition of the National Youth Games which had been earlier scheduled to commence on the 10th of September 2024 has been shifted by a dy and will now commence on the 9th of September 2024. The Minister for Sports Development Senator John Owan Enoh represented by the Director Grassroots Sports Development in the Ministry, Mr Patrick Okeke made the adjustment during the just concluded Joint Technical Committee Meeting of the 8th edition of the National Youth Games which held at the Steven Keshi International Stadium Asaba venue of the next games. Senator Enoh said the…
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“Before I came into office, the Ogun State House of Assembly had passed a personal non grata on Utomi, and put its resolution in the state’s black book. “So, I was curious when I became governor and called Utomi to ask what the issue was. This was entirely at my discretion and not because he reached out to me. But I reckoned that as one with some degree of name-recognition, that should not be, and I wanted to know what happened. “He, however, told me, amongst other things, that there was an ongoing construction in an Ogun State property that…
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has assured public servants that his administration will take necessary steps to prevent delays in promotion exercises. This commitment was made during the 2024 Public Service Week Symposium, held at the Oba’s Complex, Governor’s Office in Abeokuta, under the theme “Building a Socially Responsive Public Service in the 21st Century: The Place of Ethics and Values.” Governor Abiodun emphasized that the state government is fully aware of the backlog in promotions and is determined to resolve the issue promptly. He reassured public servants that the state will not allow any further delays in recognizing…
In a deliberate move to dissuade studious and productive youths, and other categories of persons from the use of hard drugs in Delta State, governor Sheriff Oborevwori has approved the commencement of Drug Free Delta (DFD) sensitization campaigns across the three senatorial districts; Delta Central, Delta North and Delta South, respectively. To achieve the lofty objectives of the state government in her renewed war against drug abuse, and use of hard drugs, the State Orientation and Communications Bureau, was directed by the governor to immediately partner with the state command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, and other…
Monthly revenue earned by Delta State Government from the federation account, and Internally Generated Revenue IGR, are deployed judiciously and transparently to provide infrastructure and socioeconomic development across the three senatorial districts. Chief Executive Officer of Delta State Orientation and Communications Bureau, Dr Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe, during a press interview on Sunday, said the clarification became necessary as a result of trending baseless allegations, and fake news making the rounds on social media platforms in connection with the state increasing financial earnings, and the execution of projects for the overall development of the state. He noted that the state governor,…
By Abel Johngold Orheruata Ahead of the September 21 governorship election in Edo State, Convener of Asue Ighodalo Patriots (AIP), Chief Paul Smith Eghobor, has made a passionate appeal to the Esan people to be wary of being deceived by those who do not mean well for them. He stated that those who are opposed to Dr Asue Ighodalo, candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), have a hidden agenda which they know can never fly with the boardroom guru because they cannot manipulate him. In a video post on his Facebook Page on Sunday afternoon, Eghobor argued that Ighodalo…
We have read various media accounts of the above in both print and social media. We have also read and aligned with the very appropriate responses from Ogun State and the Federal Government. At different levels, Government is a continuum and the various segments of events leading to this unfortunate situation occurred before, during and after our administration. Our administration assumed office on 29 May, 2011. Very shortly after we took office, two different sets of Chinese companies, Messrs China Africa Investment FXE and Zhongfu International Investment FXE laid claims to Management rights over the Ogun Guangdong Free Trade Zone…
In 2010, under the leadership of Governor Gbenga Daniel, Ogun State entered into a strategic agreement with a reputable Chinese firm. The deal provided the firm with a designated space within the state to develop, with the understanding that they would be able to recoup their investment over time. This agreement was not only expected to bring significant economic benefits to Ogun State but also to strengthen Nigeria’s bilateral ties with China. However, when Ibikunle Amosun took over as governor, he abruptly and wrongfully canceled the agreement. His actions not only breached the contract but also damaged the relationship with…
The long-standing political rivalry between Otunba Gbenga Daniel (OGD) and Senator Ibikunle Amosun has left Ogun State suffering the consequences of abandoned projects and stunted development. Governance is meant to be a continuous process where succeeding administrations build on the foundations laid by their predecessors. No single administration can solve all the challenges of a state—especially a state as significant as Ogun—making the concept of governance as a continuum critical. True leadership is not just about initiating projects but also ensuring their continuity for the greater good. Otunba Gbenga Daniel, during his tenure as governor from 2003 to 2011, initiated…
CHINA – NIGERIA PRESIDENTIAL JETS PALAVER Here’s a timeline of the events from the investment deal to the legal battles: 2001 : China and Nigeria signed a bilateral investment treaty to encourage investment between the two countries. 2010 : Zhongshan Fucheng Industrial Investment, through its parent company Zhuhai Zhongfu Industrial Group, acquired rights to develop the Ogun Guangdong Free Trade Zone (OGFTZ) in Ogun State, Nigeria. 2011 : Zhongshan set up a local entity, Zhongfu International Investment (NIG) FZE, to manage the development of the free trade zone. The Chinese firm then carried out several works, including the development of…