COVID-19 Lockdown: Ogun Youths laud Abiodun over additional 20,000 Youths palliative, score him high on youth appointments

The leadership of youth of Ogun State under the aegis of National Youth Council of Nigeria, Ogun State Chapter, has applauded innumerable gestures of Prince Dapo Abiodun led administration in the State.

In a release dated April 29, 2020, signed by the Ogun State Chairman of the Council, Com. Abdul-Jabar Ayelaagbe and made available to newsmen at Ogun Youth House, MKO Stadium, Kuto, Abeokuta, the Youth Chairman appreciated the government for the promise of additional palliative to twenty thousand youths in the State. 

The statement read in parts,

"I am most delighted to appreciate, on behalf of the leadership and entire youth of Ogun State, the promise of additional twenty (20,000) thousand palliative to one thousand (1,000) vulnerable youth in each of the twenty local government areas of the State by our amiable Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, MFR. This statement of His Excellency while receiving His Imperial Majesty, Alayeluwa Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi at the Arcade ground for the donation of two motorised modular fumigators to the State demonstrated the special premium placed on the youth of the State by our youth loving Governor."

The statement noted that the package will make it the third round of palliative to the youth constituency in Ogun State since the commencement of lockdown. "The 20,000 targeted youth palliative, when released, will make it the third round of palliative to the youth of Ogun State since the federal government declared a lockdown for FCT, Lagos and Ogun State few weeks ago.

"It is noteworthy to appreciate the government for the incoming and previous gestures extended to the youth, which includes but not limited to appointments of youth in various positions and engagements of several youths of the State in the Anchor Borrowers programme among others," Ayelaagbe said.

Ayelaagbe, on behalf of the entire youth of the State, thanked the Governor for being an empathetic leader who listens to the plight of the citizenry. He further extended the goodwill message of the youths to continuously rally support on the 'Building our Future Together' agenda of the present administration for vertical and horizontal development of Ogun State.

Ramadan message from AMORAN Chairman, Nurudeen Alowonle

*Ramadan message from AMORAN Chairman, Nurudeen Alowonle*

The Chairman, Articulate Motorcycle Owners and Riders Association of Nigeria (AMORAN), Otunba Nurudeen Aina has joined the adherents of Islamic faith across Nigeria, particularly in Ogun State to welcome this year's Ramadan. 

  Alowonle in a message signed by his SSA on Media, Onayiga Azeez, urged Nigerians to take the opportunity of this period to pray unto Allah over the unrest created by the outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic. 

  Part of the message reads, "It is a great pleasure and honour to felicitate with Nigerians, especially the Muslim Ummah on the start of the glorious month of Ramadan. No doubt, we can make good use of this period to pray for God's mercy which is presently what we all need to survive the deadly virus that has taken the world to its knees".  

  Alowonle further enjoined Muslims to take solace in the teachings of Prophet Mohammed (SAW) by reaching out to the poor and vulnerable during this fasting period. 

 The message reads further, " Ramadan is upon us and as we observe the fast and abstinence which are the hallmark of Ramadan, I join my Muslim brothers and sisters in reflection and thought for the less privileged in the society. We were encourage by Prophet Mohammed (SAW) in the Qur'an to use this period of increased piety to engage in deep introspection to the end that we may increase our capacity to empathize with others. May Almighty God receive and answer our prayers". 

 Finally, he urged everyone to stay safe and adhere strictly to the safety measures and guidelines announced by the World Health Organisation (WHO) towards containing coronavirus. 

Signed :

Onayiga Azeez Adelaja

SSA on Media, AMORAN.

Lockdown: AMORAN reads riot act to members over Robbery, other crimes

Lockdown: AMORAN reads riot act to members over Robbery, other crimes 

The Articulate Motorcycle Owners and Riders Association of Nigeria (AMORAN), Ogun State chapter, has said stiff measures await members of the union involved in crimes during the Covid-19 lockdown. 

Chairman of the union, Otunba Nurudeen Aina Alowonle who issued the warning in a statement on Wednesday said the transport union would disown any member caught perpetrating crimes under the guise of hunger. 

Alowonle who noted that these are tough times for everyone, said people should not use that as an excuse to steal from others and unleash mayhem. 

He assured that the trying period occasioned by the Coronavirus pandemic would be over soon and normalcy would be restored to the activities of the union. 

He said "These are tough times, no doubt. Yet, it doesn't mean we become robbers overnight. Our Union dignifies itself in a very respectable manner. We would not hesitate to deal severely with any member caught involved in any criminal activity of any kind. We would disassociate ourselves from such member and ensure such errant person is made to face the full wrath of the law."

He however urged members of the union to obey government directives on the Lockdown schedules in all parts of the State. 

Alowonle also admonished them to be good and patriotic Nigerians by supporting communal efforts in the area of security, as that would mark the union out as a responsible one. 

E-SIGNED:

Otunba Taofeek Sokoya

Publicity Secretary

AMORAN,

Ogun State.

COVID-19 LOCKDOWN: NYCN URGES OGUN STATE GOVT TO EXTEND RELIEF MATERIALS TO THE YOUTHS

April 14, 2020.

His Excellency,

Prince (Dr.) Dapo Abiodun, MFR

Governor of Ogun State

COVID-19 LOCKDOWN: EXTEND RELIEF SUPPORT TO THE YOUTHS OR END LOCKDOWN NOW!

We bring you greetings from the leadership of youth of Ogun State.

2. We empathize with you on the burden of governance, particularly at this trying times and the continued dedication to the fight against the Coronavirus pandemic. 

3. While identifying with the efforts of your government, it is noteworthy to express the disappointments of millions of our youths on the continued negligence to our welfare despite being the largest group of constituents. 

4. You will recall that of all different structures of our society, It is only the youth constituency, sequel to the directive of the leadership of NYCN Ogun State, that embarked on massive sensitization of citizens of Ogun State in different communities across the twenty (20) local governments. Additionally, it is this same set that redistribute themselves into different smaller units to continue intra community sensitization during the lockdown. it is regrettable that the welfare of these same youths who put their safety on the line will still not find respite in your batches of relief support.

 

5. Your Excellency, it seems necessary to remind you that majority of these same youths left without support are the small Business Owners, Okada riders, Butchers, Artisans, Traders, etc who depend on daily earnings for their means of survival, and that of their families. Our young people are no longer finding it comfortable to keep confidence and hope in a future assured somewhere.

6. It is therefore unnecessary to state that hunger is a respecter of no man. And it is only after a good meal that one can find the heart to forgive anyone, including one's kinsman.

7. May you be informed that since your assumption of office, the fruits of your several efforts towards ensuring the welfare of youth in Ogun State does not commensurate with the resilient support that you received from the largest constituency since your assumption of office with the #BuildingOurFutureAgenda. 

8. Needless to mention that the worrisome rate of criminal upsurge, as recently witnessed in our communities, has relation to the state of hopelessness that our people have been subjected to. We do not find it progressive of any government to continue deny more vulnerable youths access to relief items.

9. In our acts of magnanimity and empathy in accommodating your government so far, aside our efforts in sensitizing communities across the state, our leadership have also initiated a charity fund, among ourselves, to support thousands of vulnerable youths. These are part of what we have been doing to subdue  agitations among the youths since the commencement of this lockdown. 

10. Although, we probably may be touching more lives compared to those enjoying the largesse of your government. It is however disheartening that the total number of our beneficiaries still remains ridiculous compared to the population of the entire youths in dire need.

11. In view of the above observations, and the recent declaration of additional two (2) weeks of lockdown, we are compelled to call on your government, as a matter of urgency, to engage the leadership of the youths for immediate provision of relief items and other needful within the next seventy-two (72) hours.

12. Upon the expiration of this seventy-two (72) hours deadline, the youth leadership may withdraw further support to your government and mobilize all available resources to end the continued imprisonment and negligence of the welfare of our industrious youths whose daily means of livelihood remains grounded with no support worthy of giving temporary relief.

13. Furthermore, a Press Conference shall be organized to charge our youths to begin go about their daily businesses without any fear of intimidation. No government should prevent her people's means of livelihood, and still deny them of movements; such position is not only suicidal but also criminal for any right thinking leadership.

14. Your Excellency, it is paramount you note that those who have nothing left to loose have nothing to fear, and are bound to remain dangerous to the safety of both the rich and the poor. We, as responsible youth leaders, cannot continue fold our arms while the state graduates into a state of complete lawlessness owing to poor welfarism and continued use of state powers to intimidate and enforce lockdown orders.

15. We wish you divine guidance for more fruitful efforts in your decision making.

16. Yours in youth development;

Signed:

Com. Akolawole Shoremi

State Secretary, NYCN

070/080/090-85366022

info@nycnogun.ng

NAPS calls for Head of institutions to embrace anchor borrower's project in Ogun

PRESS STATEMENT 

NAPS APPLAUDS OGUN AGRIC COMMISSIONER ON ANCHOR BORROWERS PROJECT, EMBRACE SITTING OF PROJECT  AT THE MAPOLY AS A DEVELOPMENTAL MOVE;  CALL FOR INSTITUTIONS TO DONATE LANDED PROPERTY FOR CONTINUOUS BENEFIT.

The National Association of Polytechnic Students (NAPS) received the news of the Ogun State Government's CBN Anchor's Borrowers Project which is expected to be sited within some part of prestigious Moshood Abiola Polytechnic, Ojere. Our association which has over 21million of members across various Polytechnics, Monotechnics and other Diploma awarding tertiary institutions in Nigeria, including the Moshood Abiola Polytechnic, Ojere area of utmost joy and desirous to have such a scheme  in the Polytechnic sector.

We applaud the Ogun State Government through the Honourable Commissioner of Agriculture, Dr. Adeola Odedina to the giant stride towards promoting the agricultural sector of the gateway state( Ogun state).

Our joy over the scheme, the CBN Anchors Borrowers Project is as a result of the visionary outlook which our association has given such project, and our introspective look has given a green result. The developing project is one with both direct and indirect benefit to Ogun state and the country's agricultural sector at large, and also, to the benefit of the teeming Nigeria students, most particularly, the Polytechnic students.

Consequently, the projects is marked by our association as a welcome development for the benefit accrued to it to the agricultural sector of the state, and mostly, the sitting of the present batch of  project at a Polytechnic such as the Moshood Abiola Polytechnic, Ogere.

NAPS appreciate Management of Moshood Abiola Polytechnic for giving room to the state ministry of Agriculture. We also call on other institution to give room for ministry to site the anchor borrower project in there institution.

We are thereby thankful to the Hon. Commissioner of Agriculture, Dr. Odedina who piloted development to the Polytechnic sector and most particularly, the Moshood Abiola Polytechnic, Ogere, Ogun state.

The project besides being one that will further add to the already flourishing brand of the Polytechnic, it will serve as advantage for students of the Polytechnic to tap from available knowledge in which the project will bring and also grants the opportunity for the students to key into such 'agric-prenuerial' project, most especially at this period when our country is in need of diversification which could only be achieved from the grassroot.

The project which we are expecting to commence soon at the MAPOLY will serve as an eye opener for the institution and bring about innovation, such as the establishment of agricultural courses which gives us a more balancing power with Universities in the struggle against B.sc/HND dichotomy, also, the project prepares the Polytechnic ahead, should in future further turned to university thus; serving as a wake up call for the Polytechnic in harnessing more on human capital resources and many more.

These progressive and developmental benefits has propelled us to shower encomium to the commissioner for looking towards such direction; 

Furthermore, while we expect that necessary activities which we gear up the commencement of the project, we urge the commissioner not to be distracted and to remain focus on this project and many more which we believe to come.

We also use this medium to categorically give our support where needed, towards ensuring the success of the project and any other developmental projects in the interest of the state and our students community.

The above for the interest of the state, students community and the Polytechnic sector.

Viva Aluta!!!

E-signed:

Comr. Ijaduoye Olasunkanmi 

National President, National Association of Polytechnic Students (NAPS)

AMORAN Chairman, Nurudeen Alowonle felicitates with Christian faithfuls at easter

  The number one figure of the Articulate Motorcycle Owners and Riders Association of Nigeria (AMORAN) in Ogun State, Otunba Nurudeen Aina has congratulated Christians on the occasion of this year's easter celebration. 

 Alowonle, in a message signed by his SSA on Media, Onayiga Azeez implored Christians to imbibe the teachings if Jesus Christ in their day to day activities.

 The message reads in part, "I wish to felicitate with our christian brothers and sisters in Ogun State and Nigeria at large on the commemoration of the resurrection of Jesus Christ for the salvation of the world. No doubt, this season, particularly this storied moment is deeply rooted in love and sacrifice. 

  Although, this year's celebration came at a time of global anxiety but I believe it is a test of our faith. I am confident that this pandemic will bow to the power of salvation, eventually". 

  Alowonle further commended the Governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun for being responsive in the battle against the spread of COVID-19 which according to him, deserves an applause.

 " Let me also commend our health workers who have been in the front lines defending us, there can hardly be a deeper sense of patriotism and sacrifice. It is imperative to applaud the efforts of our responsive Governor in the Gateway State, Prince Dapo Abiodun since the pandemic broke out. For powering our dear State with such quintessential positive energy shows we have a capable, reliable and dependable governor". 

  Finally, Alowonle urged everyone to stay safe even in the mood of celebration and keep to the safety measures against COVID-19. He prayed that "God's grace will continue its glow on Ogun State and Nigeria as a whole as we march to victory against the dreadful disease". 

Signed :

Onayiga Azeez Adelaja

SSA on Media, AMORAN.

ALOWONLE JOINS IN DISTRIBUTING COVID-19 RELIEF MATERIALS IN SAGAMU

COVID-19 : ALOWONLE JOINS IN DISTRIBUTING COVID-19 RELIEF MATERIALS IN SAGAMU

The Chairman, Articulate Motorcycle and Riders Association of Nigeria (AMORAN), Ogun State chapter, Nurudeen Aina Alowonle, on Friday, 10th of April, 2020, joined a delegation of the transition Chairman of Sagamu local government, Hon Gbenga Baruwa, Commissioner for Women affairs and social development, Hon. Funmilayo Efuwape, and the Public Relations Officer, AMORAN, Otunba Taofeek Sokoya among others to facilitate the distribution of food items provided by the state government to residents of various communities in Sagamu.

The communities visited included; Àpèlé, 

Agbele, Igbepa, Agbele Ifelodun, Kujore, Oke Àte Ajebo, Majoda, Simawa Town as well as Ayetoro. 

Others on the entourage were Yinka Obanta, Abiodun Soyinka Apon, Kazeem Odunuga Alale and all stakeholders in Sagamu local government. 

Signed :

Onayiga Azeez

SSA Media, Ogun State AMORAN

AMORAN Chairman, Nurudeen Alowonle extols OGD's virtues @64

The Chairman, Articulate Motorcycle Owners and Riders Association of Nigeria (AMORAN), Otunba Nurudeen Aina has joined other A-list Nigerians to celebrate a former governor of Ogun State and one time National Chairmanship aspirant of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Otunba Gbenga Daniel. 

 Alowonle as fondly called, described the celebrant as a highly cerebral leader whose advent into the annals of Nigeria politics has brought a lot of fortunes. The message reads, "Your Excellency, Otunba Gbenga Daniel (OGD), on behalf of my family, and the Ogun State chapter of the Articulate Motorcycle Riders Association of Nigeria (AMORAN), I felicitate with you on the auspicious occasion of yo

ur 64th birthday.  

Words fail me to pay a deserving tribute to one of the finest, most intelligent, affable, quintessential and greatest Son of the soil.

You have been a role model for many of us, and we are proud to identify with you always sir. 

You have always exhibited uncommon wisdom, remarkable vision, and exemplary leadership. You are a leader's leader sir. 

On this occasion of your birthday celebration, I wish you more successes, long life, a bountiful harvest of your worthy and deserving investment on public service and family, sound health, peace of mind, and above all, all you wish yourself.

Signed

Nurudeen Aina Alowonle

Chairman, 

AMORAN,Ogun State.

COVID-19 : AMORAN Chairman Distributes food items to Sagamu Residents

In an effort to assist families who are in need of support at this period of lockdown, the Chairman, Articulated Motorcycle and Riders Association of Nigeria, (AMORAN), Ogun State chapter, Nurudeen Aina Alowonle has commenced the distribution of food items to residents of Sagamu local government in Ogun State. 

The food items comprise over 45 bags of  Rice, Garri, Beans among others. 

The distribution was coordinated centrally within the local government to reach out to the people. 

The transport union boss notes that government alone cannot provide succor for the teeming populace, hence the need for privileged individuals and groups to complement government's efforts in the fight against the scourge as the state and entire nation “match on to victory against this pandemic”.

He however assures that "We shall surely overcome. This trying time shall come to pass. Together we shall overcome this common enemy and normalcy would be restored to our various lives.'

While receiving the food items, some of the beneficiaries were full of praise for the humanitarian gesture of the transport union boss. 

E-signed

Onayiga Azeez

SSA on Media, Ogun AMORAN

Alowonle felicitates with Barr. Sunday Adeniyi on his birthday

   I join other prominent citizens of Ogun State to celebrate a pragmatic, restless and courageous Barrister, Sunday Adeniyi on his birthday. 

  It's a special day for my dynamic, proactive and compassionate leader. You are more like an acorn that has grown to become an oak of tree. From all indications, it is evident that you are a meticulous and thorough visionary who does all it takes to finish whatever you start. 

  On this day, I wish you long life and prosperity. May Almighty God grant your heart desires and say amen to your secret prayers. Among accomplished and blessed men, may you not be found missing. Once again, happy birthday to you, Barr. Sunday Adeniyi. 

Signed :

Otunba Nurudeen Aina (ALOWONLE)

AMORAN CHAIRMAN, Ogun State.