YOU ARE UNDER INTENSE PUBLIC SCRUTINY, ABIODUN TELLS CABINET MEMBERS

YOU ARE UNDER INTENSE PUBLIC SCRUTINY, ABIODUN TELLS CABINET MEMBERS 

The Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, Monday told his cabinet members to brace up to the responsibilities and challenges of their new offices as they are under public scrutiny. 

According to the Governor, a lot of burden would be on them to live above board and be morally upright. 

He charged members of the newly constituted cabinet of the State to be role models, manage expectations and join him in advancing the goals of even development across the State, as they are now public servants and not mere representatives of their towns or local governments. 

He said they should not be found wanting in character, as they would come under intense public scrutiny and people would want to probe every of their actions and inactions.

Prince Dapo Abiodun, who made these remarks in his office, at the orientation programme organised for commissioners and special advisers.

Governor Abiodun reminded his appointees that their conduct and utterances would now be thoroughly looked at differently from when they were not commissioners and special advisers. 

He urged the cabinet members to join him as partners in progress like the civil servants who are the engine room of governance.

He stressed that as worthy partners and anchors of the bureaucratic structures upon which the programmes and policies of his administration would be built, cabinet members should forge a seamless cordial and work relationship with the civil servants which he described as dedicated, efficient and committed professionals. 

 

"You are now public servants and have joined the league of politically exposed people. Your conduct, utterances and public personality will now come under intense public scrutiny, so be guided accordingly.

"To achieve optimally, you will need to work with and regard the Ogun State public servants as partners and anchors of the bureaucratic structures required to deliver on our programmes and policies. You will find in Ogun State public servants the most dedicated, efficient and committed professionals. They are the inheritors of the proud legacies of the Ogun State Public Service. So, with the combination of political appointees, who are best breed and the public servants that rank top in the Country, the stage is now set for a new Ogun State of our collective dreams," he said.

The Governor, while describing the newly assembled Executive Council members as the most star-studded Council in the Country, said that he would provide the right leadership as the captain of the team.

"This administration has arguably the most star-studded cabinet in the Country: various expertise, different backgrounds, and even various but complementary flavours have been brought together. As the captain of this team, I want to assure you that I will provide the right leadership for you to blossom as individual stars and for our team to record achievements that are greater than the sum of individual accomplishments," he said.

The helmsman added that each of the cabinet members was chosen based on their track records and on the basis that they would contribute immensely to building the future of the State.

He added that the new cabinet members must all come on board with a mindset of team work that would "generate a new and higher momentum."

The orientation program for the new cabinet members had retired Head of Service, Chief Dipo Odulate, Mrs. Modupe Adekunle and the Director, Code of Conduct Bureau in the State, Mr. Segun Rabiu as resource persons.

RECOMMENDATIONS OF ELDERS COUNCIL WILL ENSURE DEVELOPMENT - ABIODUN

RECOMMENDATIONS OF ELDERS COUNCIL WILL ENSURE DEVELOPMENT - ABIODUN

The Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has disclosed that the  recommendations and constructive criticisms of the Governor's Elders Advisory Council would ensure that the enviable position of the State among comity of states is sustained, whilst providing a more prosperous life for the people of the State.

Prince Dapo Abiodun, who made this known at the inauguration of a 56-man Governor's Elders Advisory Council, held at the Oba's Complex, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, suggested a one-time Permanent Secretary in the old Western Region, Chief Oluseye Okuboyejo as Chairman of the Council.

"I am suggesting that the elders form themselves into an executive, so that if there is a need to have a meeting with me, you will not need to call all the members together. It would be the executive members comprising of a few from each senatorial district that would meet with me in between regularly scheduled meetings, but I will leave the composition of that executive to the elders.

"However, I think that I am by virtue of the fact that you have made me your Governor, at liberty to choose for you a Chairman, and I have chosen no other than a revered father, a revered former Permanent Secretary, Chief Okuboyejo to chair this Elders Advisory Council," he said.

Abiodun, while charging the elders to feel the pulse of the people, urged them to advise his Government after having felt their pulse.

The helmsman, while describing with nostalgia how the proverbial dog kept its mother in the sky so as to avoid her death in the midst of drought in the land of the animals, said that his administration is determined to draw its elders closer and continuously tap from their wealth of experience.

He added that every leader needs the counsel of people who can speak truth to those in power, adding that his administration will not fail to harness the invaluable resources of its elders.

"The Ogun State Elders Advisory Council mimics the dog in the folktale who chose to keep an elder close. Here in Ogun State, we will not disparage our elders. We have literally decided to hide them in the sky like the proverbial dog in other to benefit from their wisdom and wealth of experience. This is the metaphorical food the dog received and which will serve us well here in present times as we remain steadfast in our commitments to delivering on our developmental agenda of building our future together," he said.

"Indeed, every leader needs the counsel of people who can speak truth to power. No one can deny the rich contributions of our elders to the continued development of our dear State. As you our fathers and mothers say: "Ohun tí àgbàlagbà rí l-órí ìjókòó, bí omodé bá gun orí igi gíga, kò lè ri," meaning that "what an elder will see while sitting, a young person cannot even see it while atop a tree." Our administration has been aware of this fact since inception. For this reason, we have not failed to harness those invaluable resources as we seek to further unleash the enormous potential of our State. We know that we will do well to tap into the rich and varied experiences of our elders who have made indelible marks in their respective professions," he said.

In his goodwill message, the State Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief Yemi Sanusi said that the event was another bold step by the Governor to display his governance of inclusiveness, adding that the Governor needs the elders as their voice was a voice of wisdom.

In their separate remarks, Chief Adekunle Adesina, Former Ogun Deputy Governor Alhaja Salimot Badru, Chief Tolu Dawodu and Senator Ayo Otegbola said that the Governor has demonstrated that he is a listening governor, urging him to put the house in order, so that when former members of the party come back, they would meet on ground a more robust party system.

The elder statesmen, while urging the Governor to continue with his good style of governance, affirmed that his style is not slow, but steady and rewarding, adding that they will support his leadership.

In his response, the Chairman, Ogun State Governor's Elders Advisory Council, Chief Oluleye Okuboyejo commended the Governor for opting to form the Council and listen to the voice of wisdom from elders who have left indelible marks in their chosen professions, adding that the Council would do its best to give the present administration in the State wisdom and advice that would spur the desired and expected change for the people of the State.

ALOWONLE SENDS BIRTHDAY WISHES TO THE DEPUTY GOVERNOR

ALOWONLE SENDS BIRTHDAY WISHES TO THE DEPUTY GOVERNOR

A young philanthropist and renown business mogul in Sagamu, Otunba Nurudeen Aina, popularly known as ALOWONLE has sent heartwarming greeting to the Deputy Governor of Ogun State, Her Excellency, Alh. (Engr.) Noimot Salako-Oyedele on her birthday celebration.

Otunba Nurudeen Aina(Alowonle) joins the good citizens of the State to thank God on behalf of Her Excellency for scaling her through another 365 days, noting that the soft spoken deputy governor wouldn't have come this far in life if not for the grace of God.

More so, He prayed to God in His Infinite mercy to grant all her heart desires and wipe her secret cries and that the new age shall add unto her more success, greater heights and make more of her dreams come true. 

E-Signed:

Otunba Nurudeen Aina (ALOWONLE)

Chairmanship Aspirant,

AMORAN,Ogun State.

NEW YEAR : ALOWONLE SENDS GOODWILL WILL MESSAGE TO THE GOOD PEOPLE OF OGUN STATE

New Year : Alowonle sends goodwill message to the good people of Ogun State

A front line Chairmanship aspirant of the Amalgamated Motorcycle Owners and Riders Association of Nigeria (AMORAN) in Ogun State, Otunba Nurudeen Alowonle has sent his best wishes to the good people of the State, particularly the commercial motorcycle riders as they welcome the new year - 2020. 

  In his message, he enjoined them to approach the New Year with renewed hope, zeal and determination, assuring that 2020 will usher in numerous blessings for all. He advised that much prayers should be offered for the well-being and progress of the people and for the development of Ogun State. He urged the people of the Gateway State to eschew hatred and join hands with the present day government ably led by Prince Dapo Abiodun as he embarks on taking Ogun State to the next level. 

  However, Alowonle admonished everyone to avoid all forms of violence, religious and ethnic hostilities, noting that such would not "be a good start for the new year". Finally, he wished everyone a happy and hitch free celebration.

XMAS CELEBRATION : ALOWONLE SENDS GOODWILL MESSAGE TO CHRISTIAN FAITHFULS

XMAS CELEBRATION : ALOWONLE SENDS GOODWILL MESSAGE TO CHRISTIAN FAITHFULS

As Christians around the world gather to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, the leading aspirant for AMORAN's Chairmanship position in Ogun State, Otunba Nurudeen Aina 'ALOWONLE' has sent his goodwill message. 

  Alowonle, in a statement signed by his media team on Tuesday, felicitated with the adherents of Christian faith. He said, "I felicitate with the good people of Sagamu, Ogun State and Nigeria as a whole, particularly our Christian brothers and sisters, on the joyous occasion of this year's Christmas, which commemorates the birth of Jesus Christ.

 More than merry-making, I urge our people to reflect deeper on the humility that characterised the birth of Jesus Christ and the fulfillment of God's promises concerning His birth".

 "I also want to use the occasion of this Christmas to urge everyone, irrespective of our religion, to rededicate themselves to afresh to the service of the Almighty God. Let us continue to show love to people around us, bearing in mind that the Christmas heart is a giving heart, a wide open heart that thinks of others first". 

  Finally, he enjoined the Christian faithfuls across the world to resolve this Christmas to make the ideals of peace, harmony, tolerance, love and goodwill. He stated that the season of Christmas is one that exemplifies the virtues of love and peaceful coexistence.

S'COURT VICTORY : ALOWONLE CONGRATULATES DAPO ABIODUN, APC..

S'COURT VICTORY : ALOWONLE CONGRATULATES DAPO ABIODUN, APC..

   Foremost businessman and transport union maestro, Otunba Nurudeen Aina, popularly known as 'ALOWONLE' has congratulated Ogun State Governor, Prince (Dr) Dapo Abiodun (MFR), over the Supreme Court ruling which validated his election as Governor. 

  Alowonle described the apex court's ruling as a confirmation of both the perfect will of God and of the irrefutable choice of the gateway people. In a statement issued by his media team, Alowonle said, "It is a great day for democracy. The highest court in the country has finally affirmed Governor Abiodun as the governor of Ogun State - a position that has been previously maintained by the Tribunal and Court of appeal. 

 This also reinforces the confidence our people have in the judiciary. This is a good development for the advancement of democracy in our nation, Nigeria", Alowonle said. 

  The front line AMORAN Chairmanship aspirant further expressed confidence that the governor would certainly accelerate the pace of development in Ogun, now that there would be no more unnecessary distraction. 

 "After all legal fireworks that has been brought to an end today, I humbly implore everyone to massively support our Governor now that all the doubts over his legitimacy have been cleared. What the people crave for all over the world is a transparent, accountable, competent and committed leadership and Prince Dapo Abiodun is a model of this kind of leadership.  It is now time for the good people of Ogun State to rise up and support our God-ordained Governor.  Once again, congratulations to Prince Dapo Abiodun (MFR), the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the good people of Ogun State who are the real winners in this context. Without doubt, our governor will take Ogun State to the next level of development and prosperity. O ti yi biribiri kan DA..".

Alowonle congratulates commissioner nominee, Funmi Efuwape, hails her giant strides

*Alowonle congratulates commissioner nominee, Funmi Efuwape, hails her giant strides*

  A frontline aspirant in the race for the AMORAN Chairmanship position in Ogun State, Otunba Nurudeen Aina otherwise know has 'Alowonle' has described as befitting the appointment of a former local government Chairman in Sagamu, Hon. Funmi Efuwape, as a commissioner designate. 

  In a congratulatory message signed and released by his media team on Monday, Alowonle said with the appointment, Hon. Efuwape has another golden opportunity to impact the lives of the good people of Sagamu as she previously did and also to justify the huge contributions Sagamu made to the development of Ogun State. 

  Otunba Nurudeen observed that with Efuwape's experience as a former local government Chairman, she will not be found wanting in her latest assignment, which he described as challenging but surmountable. Going further, Alowonle stated that the consideration of Hon. Funmi Efuwape has given the good people of Sagamu a semblance of a sense of belonging. 

 The message reads in part, "I watched with delight and a sense of satisfaction, the pronouncement of our former local government Chairman in Sagamu, Mrs. Funmi Efuwape by the Ogun State House of Assembly Speaker, Hon. Kunle Oluomo as a commissioner designate. My joy stems from the fact that a right peg was chosen for the right hole. Knowing fully well your antecedents and giant strides as a former council Chairman, it is quote evident that you are well equipped to handle the affairs of the appointment you have been considered for. 

"I congratulate you for this golden opportunity to serve. I congratulate the good people of Sagamu for this opportunity granted them by the State government for a representation in the State's cabinet. Once again, congratulations Hon. Funmi Efuwape. May Almighty God grant you the wisdom to surmount this latest challenge".

  Hon. (Mrs) Olufunmilayo Temidayo Efuwape was the Executive Chairman of Sagamu local government (2011 - 2015) and also the Director of Women mobilization for Dapo Abiodun campaign organization prior to the 2019 governorship election.