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Economic crunch: We won’t reverse minimum wage, slash workers salaries – Abiodun

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Economic crunch: We won’t reverse minimum wage, slash workers salaries – Abiodun

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…says Ogun LG elections will be free, fair

LEKE ONANUGA (Abeokuta)

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Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State says his administration will not reverse the recently signed new minimum wage and slash workers salaries despite the economic crunch being faced by the country.

This is just as the governor promised that the local government elections slated for July 24, would not be skewed in favour of the ruling party.

Abiodun made this known during the breaking of fast (Iftar) with the leaders of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state, on Wednesday evening, in Abeokuta, the state capital.

The Federal Government had on Tuesday declared that it would slash workers salaries and merge agencies, to cope with the dwindling economic situation in the country.

But addressing the APC leaders at the Iftar, Abiodun vowed that his government would not slash salaries of its workforce, rather, his administration would continue to be creative in its bid to make the state economically viable and financially strong.

“We are being very creative with financing. I was watching on television where I saw one of my brother governors say they might have to reverse on minimum wage. I want to assure you that Ogun State will not reverse on minimum wage”, the governor maintained.

On the LG elections, Abiodun informed the party leaders that he would not share political positions among men and women who are party faithful during the elections, but promote equal participation, noting that leaders of the ruling party in the state must show that they are products of democracy.

“We must be consistent; we must show that we have learnt from other people’s lessons and we that are a product of democracy. We had done primaries when somebody else did not want primaries, we subjected ourselves to the party process, we evolved through that process which was later confirmed by the general elections despite all odds. Let us make sure that whatever process we adopt is democratic,we must be seen as true progressive democrats.

“When it comes to a process like this, what we need to do is to encourage our women to participate, to come forward and participate, we will vote for them, but we are not going to share it and say because you are a woman, you take this. No, that will be undemocratic. We are not going to do that, there will be fairness,” he stated.

On the issue of insecurity, the governor disclosed that his administration would soon relaunch the OPMESA, which according to him was recently resuscitated after years of neglect by the immediate past administration in the state.

He added that any act of insecurity would be viewed as a sabotage against its government’s plans to grow the economy of the state.

“We are taking the issue of security very seriously, be assured that we are doing everything we can, being the industrial hub of this country. Any act of insecurity is a sabotage against our plans to make our state very viable economically, we are going to fight it with everything, we are going to protect it with everything we have.

“We have resuscitated OPMESA. We are going to launch it maybe in the next two weeks, so we are going to have Amotekun and that. We are going to fight with everything, we have the police, vigilante,civil defense, the military are still there and then we have the OPMESA.

“OPMESA has gone for so many years because the previous administration did not take it very seriously, so, they withdrew it. But I went after that initiative and I got the Chief of Army Staff to finally approve it because like I said to him, I don’t know of other states, but my state, I cannot afford insecurity”, Abiodun stated.

While restating his administration’s commitment to make the state safe for the residents, the governor called on the people of the state to be watchful, prayerful and be observant of their environment, noting “security agents are as good as the intelligence they gathered”.

Earlier in his remarks, the Caretaker Committee Chairman of the APC in Ogun, Yemi Sanusi commended the state governor for embarking on massive road rehabilitation and reconstruction across the state, as well as accommodating more members into the party, particularly bigwigs from other political parties.

In their respective remarks, former deputy governor, Segun Adesegun, Senator Adegbenga Kaka and Gboyega Nasiru Isiaka, who commended the governor for his effort at making the state more attractive for investors, declared that they would continue to support his administration.

On her part, a House Representatives member representing Remo Federal Constituency, Adewunmi Onanuga, thanked Abiodun for making lawmakers from the state envy of other members of the House of Reps, over his strides in the overall development of the state.

She, however, called on the governor to give more women the chance to represent their people at the grassroots.

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Overriding Public Interest: Delta warns against impeding govt projects

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Overriding Public Interest: Delta warns against impeding govt projects

DAN DENT (ASABA)

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Delta State Government has cautioned citizens against impeding projects meant to serve the general public, saying such actions were illegal and constituted an abuse of the law.

Commissioner for Works, Highways and Urban Roads, Comrade Reuben Izeze (middle)  discussing with the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Sir. Festus Ahon (right) shortly after Inspecting the maintaininers of Uti Road on Wednesday,  while the Project Manager Mr. Milad Boutros (left) look on. PIX: SAMUEL JIBUNOR.

The State Commissioner for Works (Highways and Urban Roads), Comrade Reuben Izeze, gave the warning in Effurun on Wednesday during an inspection of the DSC Roundabout Link Road to PTI Junction.

According to him, “no citizen is bigger than the state; I learnt that a citizen has said a particular portion of the road that has been approved cannot be constructed because that is his private property.

“I want to sound it to our people as a note of warning, that, to impede government project in the name of private property is an abuse of the law.

“If your property is on the right of way and we know it is not a road,  this administration has made it a point of duty to pay compensation for the use of such properties in the overriding public interest.

“This project has an overriding public interest; if your property is in the right of way and your property has approval, the best we can do, as we have always done, is to give you compensation.

“But to say you stop government officials from doing their job because you feel you are bigger than the government or you are bigger than the law is absolutely unacceptable.”

Commissioner for Works, Highways and Urban Roads, Comrade Reuben Izeze (right) taking the measurements of the Rod while the zonal Chief Engineer Uvwie and Opke local government Area, Engr. Kporon Ennah (left) look on. PIX: SAMUELm JIBUNOR.

Speaking further,  he said; “so, we are constructing a drainage that would discharge all the water on this road. If you look at this place, it was originally a swamp.

“Meanwhile, this place had all along been intended to be a road that should take traffic from the East-West Road to reduce the volume of traffic on DSC Roundabout and PTI Junction straight to the Eku highway.

“We have come to see what the contractors are doing and I must express my displeasure at the poor quality of engineering work that I have observed here in this drainage.

“In fact, as things stand, considering the volume of water that will be coming from the Julius Berger projects, the existing volume of water from the swamp.

“What is being done here, therefore, necessitates that this drain be done according to the engineering specifications because the volume of water we will be dealing with is enormous.

“However, on getting down here and measuring the distance between the reinforcements, we discovered that the contractor apparently did not pay attention to details.

“So, I have instructed them to remove everything, start afresh and we will come back. They should not put the reinforcement until I have come to inspect what they have done to be sure that they have complied with the spacing as provided for in the Bills of Engineering Measurement and Evaluation.”

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Brutality Victim: Anambra State Executive Council Approves Medical Expenses of Victim

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Brutality Victim: Anambra State Executive Council Approves Medical Expenses of Victim

AJAGBE ADEYEMI TESLIM

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Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo undertakes the medical expenses of a victim of brutality by some contractors of the Anambra State Waste Management Authority (ASWAMA), Mr. Okechukwu Akaneme.

The governor took this humanitarian decision to relieve the victim while strongly denouncing such despicable conduct. In addition to the governor’s gesture, the contractor has been relieved of his engagement with the state agency (ASWAMA) immediately, to serve as a deterrent to others.

In a statement by the Commissioner for Information, Law Mefor, the victim who was assaulted is being hospitalised.

The Council has resolved to pick up his medical overheads, while sympathising with Akaneme ‘s family and prays for his quick recovery.

This profound empathy reflects Soludo’s sincere dedication to offering not just solutions but also a genuine commitment to providing helping hands, support, and hope to the people whenever and wherever required in the state.

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Anambra State Executive Council Awards More Road Contracts

The 37th Anambra State Executive Council (ANSEC) has awarded the contracts for the construction of new roads in the state in preparation for the yuletide season.

 This is aimed at ensuring a memorable Christmas for Ndi Anambra, who will be celebrating the season in the state, from across the country and other parts of the globe.

In a release by the Commissioner for Information, Law Mefor, ANSEC at its 37th Meeting, approved the construction of the 3.75 km Igwe Orizu Road, in Nnewi, to New Idea Construction Company Ltd, and to be completed within six months.

The 10.8 km Nkwor Nnewi to Nkwor Oraifite was awarded to Infratech Construction Ltd at N7.2 billion, with a 12-month completion timeline, while the Oraukwu-Abatete-Nimo bypass in Idemili North measuring 4.922km was awarded to GMG Global Construction and Development Company Ltd, with a delivery date of six months.

At the meeting, the Council observed that many roads awarded at the last executive council meeting, including the New Tarzan Road and the three roads whose contracts were revoked and re-awarded, have not been reported.

Recently, Governor Soludo kept his promise with the completion of the 12.5km Ezira-Umuomaku-Enugu Umuonyia-Achina Road, linking several communities, and the 11.9km Mmiata-Anam-Nzam road, linking the headquarters of Anambra West Local Government Area (LGA).

With the ongoing and completed road projects in the state, Governor Soludo has literally turned Anambra into a construction site in his pursuit of transforming the state into a country-wide destination brand.

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LAWMA HOLDS 2024 CHRISTMAS CAROL/END OF THE YEAR THANKS-GIVING

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LAWMA HOLDS 2024 CHRISTMAS CAROL/END OF THE YEAR THANKS-GIVING

AJAGBE ADEYEMI TESLIM

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The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), has held its annual Christmas Carol and End of the year thanksgiving service, to appreciate God for his goodness and blessings in the out-going year.

The event took place at the authority’s headquarters, Ijora-Olopa, witnessed by LAWMA’s management team, staff, neighbours, friends and well-wishers.

In his welcome address, the Managing Director/CEO of LAWMA, Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, thanked God for his mercies and blessings upon the workers of the authority in the out-going year despite challenges.

He said “Today is not a day for speeches but a day for praises and thanksgiving. I appreciate God for his mercies and blessings upon the staff of LAWMA, and I pray he will continue to preserve us as we dedicate our time to service.”

Also, he appreciated members of staff for their support, encouraging them to keep up the good work.

While wishing Lagos residents a merry Christmas and a prosperous new year, he urged residents to always carry out their own obligations towards the environment, and to support the efforts of the authority, in maintaining a clean and liveable Lagos city.

The Executive Director, Finance, Mr. Kunle Adebiyi, thanked God for preserving the lives of LAWMA staff, and for making them witness this year’s thanks-giving service, noting that it was important to keep praising God.

He acknowledged the efforts of Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin towards improving waste management operations in the state, to achieve a people-friendly environment.

Delivering a sermon on the event’s theme, “With a grateful heart”, the chapel’s president, Mr. Olawumi Oluwaseyi, urged people to always express gratitude to God, for consistent protection from danger, as he committed every member of the authority into God’s hands, seeking for his grace and mercy.

The first Bible reading of the day was by the LAWMA boss, taken from the book of Genesis 3:8-15, while the second reading was from Genesis 22:15-18,  by the executive director Finance.

Other management staff who read Bible passages included Mrs. Folashade Kadiri, head, Public Affairs; Mr. Adewumi Adetona, head, Advocacy; Dr. Essien Nsuabia, head, Waste Management Development Research; Mrs. Opayemi Abimbola,  head, Commercial Services; Mrs. Bola Adewumi, head, LAWMA Academy; Dr. Modupe Okoh, head, Medical Services, Health and Safety; among others.

The high point of the event was the special song ministration by the guest minister, Sarah Apekeola; rendition of hymns and songs by the Emmanuel Chapel choir, as well as choreographic ministration by the chapel’s children.

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