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Ondo Community Decries Alleged Plot To Murder King

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5 years ago

January 31, 2019

Residents of Aiyetoro community in Ilaje local government area of Ondo State have raised the alarm over the alleged plot to kill their monarch,

Oba Oluwambe Ojagbohunmi.

They accused the police of colluding with some persons in the community not only to repress but also to terminate the life of the Ogeloyinbo of Aiyetoro and Spiritual Head of Holy Apostles Church over a protracted kingship crisis in the community.
It would be recalled that the people of the community earlier raised the alarm over the sudden disappearance of the monarch on Monday January 14, 2019 after he was invited for a security meeting at Igbokoda, the headquarters of the council by the state government.

However, it was learnt that the missing king was allegedly taken to the state police command headquarters, Akure on the order of the Commissioner for Police, Mr. Gbenga Adeyanju, and arraigned before a Magistrate Court the following day.

Speaking with journalists, the wife of the monarch, Olori Folashade Ojagbohunmi, lamented that her husband was being victimised and molested by some persons who are using government machinery and the police.

Mrs Ojagbohunmi disclosed that the monarch, who was in police custody for some days, complained of some ailments due to the maltreatment meted on him by the police in their custody, but they refused to allow him go for proper medical attention.

According to her, “The police officer said he was pretending and refused him the right to take care of his health.
When the situation got worse, they had to rush him to the Police Hospital in Akure for treatment.”

She recounted further that Oba Ojagbohunmi was whisked out of the hospital bed for another court case by the police. “They refused to allow him finish his treatment till today and never allow him to go back to the hospital.

“It is crystal clear that they are after the life of my husband for no just cause. The police are being used to persecute him and possibly kill him. I appeal to the government at all levels to leave my husband alone, he is innocent of the charges trumped up against him,” she said.

Meanwhile, the monarch, who is also a prophet of the only church in the community, was charged for promoting native war contrary to and punishable under section 42 of the Criminal Code cap 37 Vol, 1 laws of the state, 2006.

He was also accused of malicious damage to property contrary to and punishable under section 451 of the Criminal Code cap 37 Vol, 1 laws of the state, 2006.
Though the counsel to the Police, Olatunji Kazeem, said he was not ready with his witnesses, he pleaded that the accused should be remanded in prison custody.

The counsel to the accused, Olusola Oke, applied for the bail of his client pending the trial in the law court, arguing that the offences were bailable.
While delivering judgement during subsequent arraignment, the Presiding Judge, Justice Bode Adegbehingbe, granted the accused N1 million bail and two sureties in like sum.

According to the judge, one of the sureties, must be a monarch while the other must be an officer not less than Level 10 in the civil service; and should be remanded at Olokuta Medium Prison.

Drama ensued when a police squad led by an officer identified as SOJ stormed the court premises to whisk the monarch back to police custody in contravention to the remand warrant by the judge.

The principal secretary of the community, Mr. Ademolu Atimishe, noted that the present persecution of the monarch was borne out of the inordinate ambition of some persons in the community.

Atimishe, who spoke on behalf of the Supreme Council of Elders, the highest administrative body of Aiyetoro community, urged Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu to set up an independent enquiry committee to look into the kingship crisis.

Attempts to speak with the state Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Mr. Femi Joseph, proved abortive as he failed to reply the text message sent to him.

Related Topics:Oba Oluwambe Ojagbohunmi.

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Access Bank Group, Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation Pledge $300m to Transform Africa’s Economic Landscape

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3 days ago

May 16, 2024

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“We can’t wait to be saved; Africans need to solve Africa’s problems. This $300 million commitment reflects this reality’’ – Aig-Imoukhuede

AJAGBE ADEYEMI TESLIM

SPONSORED BY: H&H

The Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation and Access Bank Group have pledged $300 million in charitable commitments over the next 20 years. Access Bank has committed $200 million and Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation committed $100 million.

President Paul Kagame, President of the Republic of Rwanda and Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede, Chairman, Access Holdings PLC, at the Africa CEO Forum 2024 in Kigali…Thursday.

This will fund African government initiatives with a proven potential to transform national economic performance.

Speaking about the commitment, Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede, Chairman, Access Holdings and Co-Founder, Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation, said, “We can’t wait to be saved, Africans need to solve Africa’s problems. This $300 million commitment reflects this reality.”

President Paul Kagame, President of the Republic of Rwanda and Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede, Chairman, Access Holdings PLC, at the Africa CEO Forum 2024 in Kigali…Thursday.

Appropriately, this announcement was made at the Africa CEO Forum 2024 in Kigali, Rwanda, where the theme of this year’s event is ‘At the table or on the menu?’. At the event, CEOs from across the continent joined to discuss how Africa can demand a seat at the global table, rather than continuing to wait to be invited.

The fund will see the creation of an African-led Super NGO in partnership with academics, experts and philanthropists across the globe who are committed to closing the gap between Africa and the rest of the world. The NGO will work with African governments to provide the funding, governance and talent required to successfully execute game changing government reform programs, especially in the delivery of digital public infrastructure.

The development comes at a time when Ajay Banga, President of the World Bank, has warned wealthy countries that it would be short-sighted to “ignore” Africa. This landmark Africa-led initiative could not have been better timed.

Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede, Chairman, Access Holdings PLC and Co-founder, Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation and Ofovwe Aig-Imoukhuede, Co-founder, Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation, on the sidelines of the Africa CEO Forum 2024 in Kigali…Thursday.

“We African leaders cannot sit back and watch the 4th Industrial Revolution transform the rest of the world while leaving Africa falling further behind. We have to create our own ‘table’ by using technology to unlock the power of our youth, giving Africa a greater voice in the world. It’s today’s leaders who will determine whether or not we grab this opportunity,” Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede continued.

The availability of digital public infrastructure is a proven and cost-effective way for developing nations to break free of the status quo. It provides citizens with access to the same public goods and services available to citizens of advanced nations.

The India Stack has become a shining example of what can be achieved when visionary public and private sector leaders partner for development.

The Access Bank and Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation inspired NGO will make such partnerships a reality and delivering measurable improvements to the lives of Africans across the continent.

Notes to Editor:
For media inquiries, please contact:
communication@aigafrica.org or +234 808 5716 788
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ABOUT THE AIG-IMOUKHUEDE FOUNDATION
The Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation is a public sector-focused philanthropic organisation founded by Aigboje and Ofovwe Aig-Imoukhuede to improve the lives of Africans through transformed public service delivery and increased access to quality primary healthcare. The Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation accomplishes its mission by supporting the reform initiatives of public sector entities, providing financing, technical support, and capacity-building programmes and resources for the public sector workforce. The Foundation also provides funding and strategic support to drive the work of affiliate organisations such as Africa Business Coalition for Health (ABC Health), the Private Sector Health Alliance of Nigeria (PSHAN), the Nigerian Solidarity Support Fund (NSSF) and others.

For more information, please visit www.aigimoukhuedefoundation.org.

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Halilu Tasks NASENI Finance Managers On Effective Resource Management

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May 14, 2024

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Halilu Tasks NASENI Finance Managers On Effective Resource Management

AJAGBE ADEYEMI TESLIM

SPONSORED BY: H&H

The Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (EVC/CEO), National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI), Mr. Khalil Suleiman Halilu has underscored the importance of effective resource management, emphasizing the Agency’s responsibility in administering public funds for the benefit of Nigeria.

L-R: Coordinating Director, Engineering Infrastructure Directorate, NASENI, Prof Bagudu Gwandangaji; Support Officer/NASEN Desk Officer, OAGF, Mr. Mustapha Marafa; Deputy Programme Manager, System Support and Sustainability Directorate, OAGF, Mr. Jeremiah Asanato; Executive Vice Chairman/CEO of NASENI, Mr. Khalil Suleiman Halilu; Coordinating Director, Finance and Accounts, NASENI, Alh Ibrahim Baba Dauda; Coordinating Director, Science Infrastructure Directorate, NASENI, Prof Umaru Gaya during a one-day sensitization workshop on Government Integrated Financial Management Information System (GIFMIS) policy and guidelines for financial managers organised by the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure and the Office of the Accountant General of the Federation held at NASENI Headquarters in Abuja on Tuesday, May 14, 2024.

The EVC stated this while declaring open one-day sensitization workshop on Government Integrated Financial Management Information System (GIFMIS) policy and guidelines for financial managers of NASENI in collaboration with the Office of the Accountant General of the Federation (OAGF) held at the Agency’s headquarters in Abuja on Tuesday, May 14, 2024.

The workshop was aimed at enhancing financial management practices for NASENI principal officers, directors, managing directors and accounting officers system-wide.

Urging the participants to take the workshop with all sense of purpose, the EVC/CEO called for accurate financial record-keeping and the adoption of innovative processes which remain integral in the GIFMIS policy. He stressed the significance of staff training and capacity development to ensure the discharge of duties to make NASENI a preferred public sector employer in Nigeria.

While warning staff on classified documents, Mr. Halilu said confidentiality in financial management is a crucial aspect and called for strict adherence to public service regulations regarding the integrity of official information.

He further emphasized the Agency’s 3Cs initiative of Collaboration, Creation, and Commercialization as NASENI’s core operating principles, expressing confidence in achieving the Agency’s goals in alignment with the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

The Deputy Programme Manager, System Support and Sustainability Directorate, OAGF, Mr. Jeremiah Asanato, giving overview of the GIFMIS, said it is aimed at integrating budgeting and government expenditure. He emphasized that the policy will help to address irregularities, corruption, and other fraudulent activities in government Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs).

In his vote of thanks, Coordinating Director,Finance and Accounts, NASENI, Alh. Ibrahim Baba Dauda, appreciated all Finance and Accounts Directorate staff from across NASENI centres system-wide for attending the workshop. He challenged them to start thinking of making NASENI an independent revenue-generating agency.