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EGBETOKUN @ 59, STILL SOARING

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EGBETOKUN @ 59, STILL SOARING                 By: Udofia Elijah       write from L aderin, Abeokuta. Rt. Hon. Samson Tunji Egbetokun is a man who cannot be mistaken, even in a crowd. Apart from his God-given towering physical appearance, he is unassuming and a leader par excellence. From a humble background, the former Speaker of the Ogun State House of Assembly has shown that hard work, perseverance and the fear of God can go a long way in shaping one’s destiny, creating a pathway to sit and dine with princes and kings. One thing that no one can take away from this astute politician is that he has used his position and connections to inspire action, empower others, and focus on growth rather than personal glory. For a man who started his early career as Secretary to the Obafemi-Owode Local Government, Tunji Egbetokun climbed the political ladder to become the Senior Special Adviser to Governor Ibikunle Amosun on Po...

FUMMSA Ready for More Students as EIWA Champions Child Inclusion

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FUMMSA Ready for More Students as EIWA Champions Child Inclusion The Federal University of Medicine and Medical Sciences, Abeokuta (FUMMSA), has expressed its readiness to accommodate more students as the institution continues to expand its academic and infrastructural capacity. The Vice-Chancellor of the University, Professor Fatiu Abiola Arogundade, MBBS, FNAMed, made this known while receiving members of Elevating Informative Women and Ambassadors (EIWA), led by its Founder and President, Mrs Folake Ade-Adeniji (JP), during a courtesy visit to the university. Professor Arogundade welcomed the EIWA delegation and highlighted the University's preparedness to provide quality medical education and training to an increasing number of students.  He emphasized the importance of creating an environment where young people can access quality education, develop professional competence and contribute meaningfully to the society. The Vice Chancellor noted that Federal University ...

Bello Appointed Deputy Director of APC Campaign Council in Ogun East

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Bello Appointed Deputy Director of APC Campaign Council in Ogun East The General Manager of the Ogun State Environmental Protection Agency (OGEPA), Hon. Kehinde Bello, has been appointed Deputy Director of the APC Ogun East Zonal Campaign Council for the 2027 elections. Bello’s appointment is part of a 74-member Campaign Council constituted to coordinate and drive campaign activities aimed at securing victory for all candidates of the All Progressives Congress (APC) across Ogun East Senatorial District. The appointment, according to the Campaign Council, is in recognition of Bello’s influence, support and commitment to grassroots mobilisation across Ogun East, as well as his contributions to strengthening political participation and community engagement in the district. Reacting to his appointment, Bello expressed appreciation to the APC Campaign Council for the confidence reposed in him, describing the gesture as a call to greater responsibility and service. He pledged to ...

OGWAMA BOSS, APPOINTED VICE- CHAIRMAN SECURITY COMMITTEE OF APC CAMPAIGN COUNCIL.

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OGWAMA BOSS, AKINTUNDE APPOINTED VICE- CHAIRMAN SECURITY COMMITTEE OF APC CAMPAIGN COUNCIL. The Special Adviser and Managing Director of the Ogun State Waste Management Authority, OGWAMA,Hon Farouk Akintunde has been appointed Vice Chairman of the Security Committee of the Ogun State All Progressive Congress APC Campaign Council for the 2027 General Election.       Akintunde,a seasoned and astute politician, Seriki Ijeun,a member of Egba Regency Committee is an executive member of the Police Community Relations Committee PCRC - a non-profit organisation established in 1984 by the Nigeria Police Force to bridge the gap between the Police and the public in the South- West where he served in several capacities such as Zonal Public Relations Executive and later the Vice Chairman of the zone.    In Ogun state,Hon Farouk Akintunde had previously served as Supervisory Councillor for Works,Abeokuta South Local Government, Special Assistant to Governor Dapo ...

Ogun Records Over 80% Shift from Private to Public Schools

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Ogun Records Over 80% Shift from Private to Public Schools Ogun State has recorded a massive influx of students from private schools into its flagship public secondary schools, with more than 80 per cent of parents reportedly moving their children to the state-owned institutions. The development, according to the state government, is attributed to improvements in educational standards, learning environments and students’ moral conduct across the flagship schools. Speaking at a press conference held at the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology’s Conference Room, the Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Prof. Abayomi Arigbabu, said the state had witnessed unprecedented admission into its flagship schools. Arigbabu disclosed that 96 per cent of candidates who participated in the screening exercise for admission into the flagship schools passed the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) test. He also said the state had broken a long-standing recor...

Ogun Warns Teachers, Schools Against Illegal Fees, Farm Tool Demands....Charges Parents, Administrators on School Security

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Ogun Warns Teachers, Schools Against Illegal Fees, Farm Tool Demands.... Charges Parents, Administrators on School Security The Ogun State Government has warned teachers in public schools against compelling students to purchase cutlasses, hoes, brooms and other farm implements as a condition for resumption, describing such practices as unacceptable. The government also charged administrators of public and private schools, parents and other stakeholders to strengthen collaboration with security agencies to ensure the safety of schools and guarantee a peaceful 2026/2027 academic session. The State Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Prof. Abayomi Arigbabu, gave the warning at a press conference held at the ministry’s conference room in Abeokuta. Arigbabu urged school administrators to comply strictly with government-approved policies and guidelines, warning that schools found violating the directives could face sanctions, including withdrawal of their operatin...

TAKE RESPONSIBILITY OF YOUR ENVIRONMENT, HOS TELLS WORKERS ....AS MONITORING OF BI-MONTHLY SANITATION EXERCISE CONTINUED

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TAKE RESPONSIBILITY  OF YOUR ENVIRONMENT, HOS TELLS WORKERS  ....AS MONITORING OF BI-MONTHLY SANITATION EXERCISE CONTINUED  Civil/Public Servants in the Ogun State Civil Service have been called upon to take ownership of their environment in order to keep harmful reptiles at bay and add value to the aesthetic nature of the working environment. The Head of Service, Mr. Olanrewaju Saka made the call while monitoring another in the series of the bi-monthly Environmental Sanitation exercise put in place by the State Government to improve the aesthetic value of the conducive working environment created by the government for the workers. According to him, if the Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has provided a conducive environment for the workers to thrive, the onus lies on them to maintain the natural environment for the good of their health, security and aesthetic value.  He commended the workers for the massive and impressive turn out and added that it was not ...