Osun state Governor, Rauf Aregbesola has been applauded for being aggressive towards infrastructural development in the state.
The commendation was given on Thursday by the state commercial motorcyclists, tricycle operators and other road users.
 

 
 
The motorcyclists also commended the state government under the leadership of Governor Aregbesola for being supportive and unwavered to the general well being of the people in the last six years.
The State Chairman, Amalgamated Commercial Motorcycle Owners and Riders Association of Nigeria (ACOMORAN), Prince Olu Agunsoye, said it is only an ingrate that will fail to commend Governor Aregbesola for turning the state to mega city.
Agunsoye who spoke on behalf of all members of the association, recalled that the present administration in the state has distinguished itself in all aspects of the economy most especial in human and capital developments.
He extolled the exemplary leadership quality of Governor Aregbesola in building solid foundation on infrastructures across the state which according to him has turned the state to a pacesetter of capital development in Nigeria.
ACOMORAN State Chairman said the mass construction of roads across the nooks and crannies of the state by the Aregbesola’s administration had eased the daily commercial activities of all his members and other road users in the state.
According to him, “We have decided to come together to appreciate the good works of Aregbesola’s administration in the last six years. The present government has exhibited extreme loyalty and friendship to our association consistently and passionately since inception. It has been so supportive and collaborative to our members’ welfares.
“We must appreciate the present administration for championing all its electioneering promises. This government has banished poverty as being promised; banished unemployment, banished hunger, restored healthy living and enhanced communal peace and progress with appreciable level of diligence, commitment, passion, creativity and responsibility.
“There is no doubt that our association has benefited greatly from Aregbesola’s government in all its interventions especially in infrastructure sector.
“This government has exhibited supreme vision in building solid foundation for future development in all sectors in the state and for institutionalising a robust economy, incomparable infrastructural development, massive employment generation and beneficial social welfare schemes.
“For these noble reasons, we commit absolutely our total support and cooperation with the government of Osun as we seek all and sundry’s supports for the government in actualising the dreams of taking the state to highest level of economic development geared towards infrastructural renewal”, Agunloye assured.
He said the association was determined to add value and key-in into the administration of Aregbesola’s programmes and policies especially in the area of empowerment and infrastructure.
Agunsoye said the intention of the association is to partner with the government in creating a peaceful and crisis free society by assisting the state in engendering the welfare of the people at the same time partner with the government to solve the most potent social problem of unemployment in the state since government cannot do it alone.
“Our association which is being established to create jobs for idle hands and provide an avenue to make community easy for the citizenry is determined to continuously support government in providing the frame work capable to reduce unemployment, create jobs, and reduce social vices and societal tension in all ramifications.
“Once majority of our people are engaged and economically empowered, our future generation will be well taken care off and their future guaranteed.
“We want to reiterate that opportunities in our association are enormous because we have engaged restive youth and elders to support in building a vibrant, proactive society and also imbibe a level of discipline and societal initiatives that will enable us to meet with the challenges of 21st century”, he stressed.
In his remarks, the Governor of Osun, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola sued for safety between and among the road users in the state.
He said the motorists, motorcyclists, tricycle operators among other road users, must see the need to imbibe the spirit of personal safety through the use and application of protective and precautionary measures.
He described commercial motorcycle riding as a tedious profession, lamenting over the economic situation in the country which according to him popularised the work.
Aregbesola said, “As much as I appreciate the contributions of commercial motorcycle riding occasioned by economic inviability so as I detest the dangers attached to it.
“It is therefore worthwhile to advice those who are into it to always apply precautionary measures and obey all the traffic rules for safety.
He called on the three tiers of government to promote agriculture just as he urged people to embrace farming.
“It is high time for us to take our collective minds off from the crude oil revenues and look for means to develop agriculture. We must all farm and do everything to promote agriculture”, he added.

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In view of national electricity challenges coupled with the adverse effects of the current economic situation, the Governor of Osun, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, has ordered immediate construction of 8megawatts and 5megawatts at Ikeji-Ile and Okinni axis of the state.
He said the action became necessary in a bid to complement electricity supplies to the state and as well make life more worthwhile and comfortable for the citizenry.

 
 
Aregbesola gave the directive while receiving a template being presented by the project contractor, CBC Energy/UNIDO at the official presentation of the proposed 20megawatts Hydro-power Investment Proposition on Osun Water Bodies, at Government House, Osogbo, on Thursday 23/12/2016.
Governor who described electricity as a powerful economic determinant, said his administration would not relent to boost the electricity capacities of the state.
He added, “though we are projecting 20megawatts of hydropower energy for Kajola, Ikeji-Ile, Owalla dam in Okinni and Ede. But we are starting with this while the subsequent follows.
“This is necessary having taken into cognisance of the state electricity requirements coupled with challenges attached to electricity supplies.
“Our effort on this is to ensure that the general well being of our people takes priority in all we do.
He charged the contracting company on excellence and quality job delivery, saying the state would do everything possible to accomplish the goal.
Earlier, the Managing Director, CBC Hydropower Energy, Engineer Kunle Oderinu commended the state for being resilient to human and capital developments.
He disclosed that the company having obtained an approval from the state to execute the projects, has done a lot to ascertain a successful implementation of the projects, saying all the preliminary works had been done.
Oderinu said CBC Hydropower energy has been working compassionately to complement government’s efforts at creating viable environment for the citizens of the state to thrive.
He said the company has carried out feasibility studies to prevent any adverse effects of the projects.
He therefore reassured the state of quality services.
In his presentation, Newton CBC Consultant, Samsideen Alabi, said “the company would do everything humanly possible to deliver on its promises to the state”.

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I received the news of the passage of Deji with a heavy heart. I have known him for more than two decades as our paths crossed now and then professionally, politically and socially and we became friends. 

But we got really close after the disputed 2007 governorship election which I contested in the State of Osun. He was a strong member of the legal team that brilliantly prosecuted my legendary case at the election petition tribunal in Osogbo, the Court of Appeal in Ibadan, the retrial at the second tribunal and again at the Court of Appeal in Ibadan where the final judgement returned our gubernatorial mandate after 42 months of a titanic legal struggle. 

Deji was a hero of that titanic legal battle. He gave his all in diligence, devotion, dedication, commitment and zeal. He never missed a single sitting throughout the entire length of the hearing in Osogbo and Ibadan roundabout.

It was therefore distressing to learn of his indisposition for some time and the ultimate translation of such an extraordinary personality as the cold hands of death snatched him. 

Barrister Deji Sasegbon was a good man who excelled in his chosen profession, in his community and the society at large. 

He was an epitome of Omoluabi, the quintessential Yoruba person in hard work, charity, honour, integrity, courage and chivalry. He was a generous spirit.

Deji established himself in his profession as the archetypal lawman – an advocate, a defender, a crusader, a constitutionalist, a stickler to procedure and the rule of lawand an eminent legal scholar. His weekly law publications will constitute an unperishable legacy to the legal profession in Nigeria and anywhere they will be cited in the world. 

As painful as the loss of Deji is to all of us, we are consoled by the fact of his exemplary life and sterling character.“Carve your name on hearts, not tombstones. A legacy is etched into the minds of others and the stories they share about you”, says Shannon L. Alder.

As I grieve at his untimely passage, I pray for succour and relief for his doting and dedicated wife and loving children. May he wake up to joyful activities in his new station.

Amin.

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In his efforts to turn Osun to a commercial hub of the southwest, the Governor of Osun, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola on Thursday commissioned another branch of Omoluabi Mortgage Bank in Ilesa.
The new branch becomes the third of its kind in the state as two others  had previously been established in Osogbo, the state capital and Ejigbo respectively.
 

 
 
Aregbesola, at the official commissioning of the Ilesa branch of Omoluabi Mortgage Bank Plc, said the expansion of the bank was necessary as part of efforts to further enhance the economic development and commercial activities of the state.
He said the bank with its N4.6billion capitalization and N2.5billion assets capacity had contributed significantly to the economic viability, growth and development of the state since establishment.
Governor Aregbesola who described Omoluabi Mortgage bank as one of the best among its peers said the bank has been upgraded to meet the needs of the residents of the state as regards banking system.
Governor said branches of the bank are established across the state to promote and ease socio-economic activities of the residents irrespective of distance and locations.
He said his government’s initiatives to upgrade the modus operandi of the bank in line with international best practices had aided the state towards actualizating its economic dreams.
Speaking on the economic impacts of the bank, Aregbesola said the bank has the capacity to give out housing loans with little interest of 6 percent.
He said the bank has been empowered by the Central Bank of Nigeria and other regulatory agencies to render all services peculiar to commercial banks in the country.
Aregbesola further disclosed that the bank (Omoluabi Mortgage Bank) has a cordial collaboration with First bank and Access bank with the aim to enhancing effective operations in banking industry.
According to him, “Omoluabi Mortgage Bank has the capacity to perform all the services that can be rendered in any of the commercial banks in Nigeria.
“Deposits, withdrawals and other transactions can be made easily in any of the branches of this bank just as the bank can also give out housing loans with just 6% interest”, he added.
Governor Aregbesola who promised to replicate the branches of the bank across the state before the expiration of his tenure said, efforts are on the top gear to accomplish the goal as the state was ready to commission Ife branch next year.
He there urged all and sundry to see the bank as theirs with prompt patronage.
In his welcome address, the Chairman Board of Directors, Omoluabi Mortgage Bank, Alhaji Bayo Jimoh who described the bank as one of the successful banks in the country, said Omoluabi Mortgage Bank has been empowered to compete favourably with its counterparts in the subsector all over the world.
He said the dreams of the state with the establishment of the bank has been tremendously achieved in the last few years of establishment.
Jimoh noted that the efforts of the bank (Omoluabi) in expanding its branches was to enable it reach the nooks and cranies of the state and at the same time promote economic development by empowering businesses and creating employment opportunities.
Recounting some of the efforts made by the state government at upgrading the bank from its previous nomenclature, Jimoh said the bank which was initially registered as Livingspring Building Society way back in 1993 had gone through transformational changes all in structure, form, nomenclature, management and capital funding that helped to metamorphose it to Omoluabi Mortgage Bank Plc having successfully met the listing requirements of the Nigeria Stock Exchange and Securities and Exchange Commission respectively.
He added, “There is no doubt that it has been a long journey characterised with a lot of pains of growth before arriving eventually at the present shore, where we can boast without any fear of contradiction that this bank is sufficiently empowered to compete successfully with its peers in the subsector”.
The Board Chairman disclosed that the recapitalization of the bank by Governor Aregbesola in the quest to take the people out of poverty, was aimed at not only strengthening the bank but also to reposition it to take advantage of the emerging opportunities in the local market for speedy growth, profitability and empowering the good people of  the State.
He revealed that, the bank has restrategized its banking operations with a complete overhaul of its former business process and embracement of an up to date technology in carrying out its business.
“This include among others the successful acquisition of banking software that enables  seamless operations and ICT sufficiently adequate for Mortgage Finance and Banking Operations but at the same time addresses the core banking, treasury, consumer and corporate e-banking, mobile banking and web based cash management requirements for universal, retail and corporate banking that meet international standards”, he added.
Jimoh therefore commended Governor Aregbesola for boosting commercial activities of the state by contnuously threading the path to economic prosperity through the establishment of viable banking industry.
He said the government’s continued support has tremendously gone a long way to spur the officials of the bank on the need to continuously nurture the bank to become a pride to the state, saying “It is our hope that through patronage and cooperation of our host communities, there is the assurance of success”.
Earlier, the Managing Director, Omoluabi Mortgage Bank, Mr. Ayodele Olowookere, commended the state government for expanding the branch of the bank across the state.
Olowookere reassured the residents of the state on effective and efficient services, adding that “the necessity has been done by the state to serve the people excellently”.
He appealed to the host communities to need to be patronising the bank, saying “whatever the dividends made in any of the branches of the bank belongs to Osun government”.

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The Governor of Osun, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola on Tuesday called on parents that the decision to conduct qualifying examinations into the state’s newly built mega high schools is aimed at getting the most serious students into the schools.
He said any student that qualifies to be enrolled in the school is considered good enough and such would encourage others to aspire to aim higher in their educational pursuits.
 

 
He advised parents not to see it as a means by government to deprive their children entrance into the new schools, noting that they will be made to write an entrance examination where the most serious students will be selected.
The Governor stated this while speaking at the annual Children Christmas party organised by the wife of the Governor, Alhaja Sherifat Aregbesola.
He said it is a move implemented so as to further sanitize the state’s education sector and bring the best out of the system.
Aregbesola said, “I urge you parents to go and obtain the entrance forms into our new high schools. Don’t listen to mischief makers who are trying to deceive you about our good plans.
“Those who obtain the forms will be selected through an examination which we believe will enable us get the best of the best into the schools for optimum performance.
“Our plans for the new high schools will go a long way in raising the standard of education in the state and we want you to key into the process”
While congratulating the children on the celebration of another Xmas party, the governor charged them to take their education seriously for them to become great future leaders.
He said the present administration in the state is spending so much in developing educational facilities in the state because his administration believes investing in the future of children through education is best way to guarantee a better future for the state.
The Governor held that the state government believes so much in creating a good platform for the growth and development of the Osun child so that they can stand shoulder-to-shoulder with their peers from any part of the world.
He said, “As you are celebrating another christmas party today, I want you to know that our administration is spending so much in education because we believe so much in developing you for the future.
“We know you are our future and we believe that no amount of money spent into developing you will be wasted as you are our future and we want our future to be bright through you.
“I advise you to always face your education so that the huge investment of government in your education can be productive.
“We want you to be able to compete with any of your peers in the world, that is why we are investing in building state of the art schools that can compete with the best in the world.
“We are investing huge amount in the “O meal” programme because we believe through good food that are nutritious, your brains can be well developed for you to have the required mental capacity to face academic challenges”
In a welcome address, the wife of the Governor advised parents and all those present to always find time out of their busy schedules to recreate and interact with one another.
While commending parents on the care of their children, Alhaja Aregbesola implored children in the state to obey lawful instructions of their parents, guidance and teachers while advising them embrace hard work and shun all forms of immoral behaviour.
According to her, “It is expedient for you to step aside occasionally from your routine activities to come around from your different homes and socio-economic back grounds for leisure, recreation and interact with one another.
“I call on parents and guardians to continue to take care of their children because they are our future. I also charge you children to be obedient at all times and face your education for you to be great in future” she said.

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The Governor of Osun, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola on Tuesday called on parents that the decision to conduct qualifying examinations into the state’s newly built mega high schools is aimed at getting the most serious students into the schools.
 

 
He said any student that qualifies to be enrolled in the school is considered good enough and such would encourage others to aspire to aim higher in their educational pursuits.
He advised parents not to see it as a means by government to deprive their children entrance into the new schools, noting that they will be made to write an entrance examination where the most serious students will be selected.
The Governor stated this while speaking at the annual Children Christmas party organised by the wife of the Governor, Alhaja Sherifat Aregbesola.
He said it is a move implemented so as to further sanitize the state’s education sector and bring the best out of the system.
Aregbesola said, “I urge you parents to go and obtain the entrance forms into our new high schools. Don’t listen to mischief makers who are trying to deceive you about our good plans.
“Those who obtain the forms will be selected through an examination which we believe will enable us get the best of the best into the schools for optimum performance.
“Our plans for the new high schools will go a long way in raising the standard of education in the state and we want you to key into the process”
While congratulating the children on the celebration of another Xmas party, the governor charged them to take their education seriously for them to become great future leaders.
He said the present administration in the state is spending so much in developing educational facilities in the state because his administration believes investing in the future of children through education is best way to guarantee a better future for the state.
The Governor held that the state government believes so much in creating a good platform for the growth and development of the Osun child so that they can stand shoulder-to-shoulder with their peers from any part of the world.
He said, “As you are celebrating another christmas party today, I want you to know that our administration is spending so much in education because we believe so much in developing you for the future.
“We know you are our future and we believe that no amount of money spent into developing you will be wasted as you are our future and we want our future to be bright through you.
“I advise you to always face your education so that the huge investment of government in your education can be productive.
“We want you to be able to compete with any of your peers in the world, that is why we are investing in building state of the art schools that can compete with the best in the world.
“We are investing huge amount in the “O meal” programme because we believe through good food that are nutritious, your brains can be well developed for you to have the required mental capacity to face academic challenges”
In a welcome address, the wife of the Governor advised parents and all those present to always find time out of their busy schedules to recreate and interact with one another.
While commending parents on the care of their children, Alhaja Aregbesola implored children in the state to obey lawful instructions of their parents, guidance and teachers while advising them embrace hard work and shun all forms of immoral behaviour.
According to her, “It is expedient for you to step aside occasionally from your routine activities to come around from your different homes and socio-economic back grounds for leisure, recreation and interact with one another.
“I call on parents and guardians to continue to take care of their children because they are our future. I also charge you children to be obedient at all times and face your education for you to be great in future” she said.

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The Osun State  Ministry of Agriculture, Food Security and Youth Engagement organised a 2-day workshop on food security in the state.
With major players in the agricultural sector in attendance, the event was put together to formulate policies that would ensure that the State of Osun achieves sufficiency in the area for food production.
See pictures from the event below
 
Governor, State of Osun, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola (3rd right), his Deputy, Mrs. Titi Laoye-Tomori (2nd right), Leadership Ethics, Actions and Development, Mr. John Taiwo Ayegbaye (4th left), Secretary to the State Government, Alhaji Moshood Adeoti (right), Chairman, All Progressive Congress (APC), Prince Gboyega Famodun (2nd left), Coordinating Director,  Ministry of Agriculture, Food Security and Youth Engagement, Dr. Isaac Aluko (left), and Former Special Assistant to the Governor, on Quick Impact Intervention Program, Hon. Dele Ogundipe (3rd left), at the A 2-Day Stakeholders Workshop Organized by Ministry of Agriculture, Food Security and Youth Engagement, State of Osun, at Aurora Conference Centre, Ring Road, Osogbo on Tuesday 20/12/2016.
 

Governor, State of Osun, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola (middle), his Deputy, Mrs. Titi Laoye-Tomori (right), Leadership Ethics, Actions and Development, Mr. John Taiwo Ayegbaye (left), at the A 2-Day Stakeholders Workshop Organized by Ministry of Agriculture, Food Security and Youth Engagement at Aurora Conference Centre, Ring Road,
Osogbo on Tuesday 20/12/2016.
 

Governor, State of Osun, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola (2nd left), his Deputy, Mrs. Titi Laoye-Tomori (3rd left), Leadership Ethics, Actions and Development, Mr. John Taiwo Ayegbaye (left), Secretary to the State Government, Alhaji Moshood Adeoti (4th right), Former Commissioner for Agriculture, Food Security and Youth Engagement, Mr. Wale Adedoyin (3rd right), and others at the A 2-Day Stakeholders Workshop Organized by Ministry of Agriculture, Food Security and Youth Engagement at Aurora Conference Centre, Ring Road, Osogbo on Tuesday 20/12/2016.
 

Governor ,State of Osun, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola (middle), his Deputy, Mrs. Titi Laoye-Tomori (3rd left), Leadership Ethics, Actions and Development, Mr. John Taiwo Ayegbaye (2nd left), Secretary to the
State Government, Alhaji Moshood Adeoti (3rd right), Chairman All Progressive Congress (APC), Prince Gboyega Famodun (2nd right), Coordinating Director,  Ministry of Agriculture, Food Security and Youth Engagement, Dr. Isaac Aluko (right), Former Special Assistant to the Governor, on Quick Impact Intervention Program, Hon. Dele Ogundipe (left), and others at the A 2-Day Stakeholders Workshop Organized by Ministry of Agriculture, Food Security and Youth Engagement, State of Osun, at Aurora Conference Centre, Ring Road, Osogbo on Tuesday
20/12/2016.

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