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ABIODUN URGES RETIRED HOS, PS TO USE EXPERIENCE FOR POLICY DEVELOPMENT  Prince Dapo Abiodun has called for the need to strengthen the bridge between experience and new ideas for the development of the wealth of institutional knowledge within the association to continue enriching policy development, administrative reforms, capacity building and service delivery. The Governor represented by the Head of Service, Mr. Olanrewaju Saka made this known in his remark at the opening ceremony of the 6th Annual General Meeting of the Association of Retired Heads of Service and Permanent Secretaries in Ogun State held at their secretariat, Leme, Abeokuta. Governor Abiodun said the occasion provides valuable opportunity to celebrate an association whose members represent an important reservoir of knowledge, experience, institutional memory and wisdom accumulated through decades of dedicated service to the State. He said that the association has demonstrated that its relevance extends...

Abiodun Charges Newly Installed Awujako On Socio-Economic Development  Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has charged the newly installed Awujako of Ijako-Orile, Oba Akeem Akinyemi, to use his honoured position to promote his community’s socio-economic development, strengthens security and preserve the area’s rich cultural heritage. The Governor gave the charge during the official installation of the monarch in Yewa North Local Government Area, urging him to support the State government’s development agenda by mobilising his subjects to remain law-abiding and fulfil their civic responsibilities in line with the ISEYA mantra of his administration. Represented by the Commissioner, Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Hon. Ganiyu Hamzat, the Governor said the monarch should deploy his experience and exposure to mobilise the community towards achieving the State government’s strategic development goals and economic transformation agenda. Speaking als...

OGUN ORDERS STEEL COMPANY TO STOP WORK FOLLOWING OPERATIONAL ACCIDENT       Ogun state government has issued an immediate Stop- Work Order to Kan Steel Holdings Nigeria Limited, Sagamu following the death of one of its workers in an operational accident within the company.     According to a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary,Ministry of Environment,Dr Kafayat Lawal, the state government took the decision after the personnel of the Safety Office of the Ministry conducted an on-site assessment and preliminary investigations surrounding the death of the worker identified as Abdulfatai Nuru in an operational accident within the facility hours ago.    "Preliminary findings has indicated potential lapses in workplace safety within the facility.However a comprehensive investigation is ongoing to establish the full circumstances that led to the death of the worker"     "As a precautionary measure,the state government through the...

Epe LG Partners MG Offers Free Healthcare To Residents The Epe Local Government Council Area of Lagos state, in partnership with Medical Guild for Centenary has set to offer the residents of the council free medical services in celebration of the organisation’s 100th anniversary. The Chairperson of the Council Area, Princess Surah Olayemi Animashaun noted that initiative would underscore her administration’s commitment to accessible healthcare and improved community wellbeing. “Indeed, the collaboration with professional medical institutions will strengthen our capacity and commitment in the provision of healthcare services to our communities, as well bringing essential health services closer to the residents of our council in general,” Princess Animashaun said. According to the Council Chairman, the healthcare outreach would offer free hypertension and diabetes screening and treatment, as well as eye examinations and free eyeglasses to affected patients, thus, BMI assessme...

Coalition of Federal Parastatal CEOs: A Strategic Boost for Tinubu’s 2027 Re-election Bid                 By Omonu Nelson As Nigeria gradually approaches the 2027 general elections, the emergence of the Forum of CEOs of Federal Parastatals (FORCEPA) as a proposed support platform for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election bid signals a strategic effort to bring government policy implementers into the political communication process. The initiative, which seeks to complement the activities of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), is built on a straightforward proposition: those responsible for implementing government policies should be able to explain their outcomes, defend their records and communicate their impact to Nigerians. Led by its chairman, Dr. Kazeem Kolawole Raji, Director-General of the National Board for Technology Incubation, the forum has engaged the APC National Chairman, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, and members...

 PUBLIC HEALTH SUSTENANCE REQUIRES A DELIBERATE PLANNING, OGUN HOS Sustaining public health interventions have been said to require deliberate planning, effective coordination and a shared commitment among government institutions, development partners and other stakeholders. This was the submission of the Ogun State Head of Service, Mr. Olanrewaju Saka when he delivered a goodwill message at the "Sustainability Performance Scorecard Review, Joint Planning and Priority-Setting with Key Stakeholders", facilitated by the APIN Public Health Initiatives, held at the Conference Hotel, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta. According to him, beyond reviewing achievements recorded so far, the engagement provides an opportunity to identify gaps, consolidate progress and develop practical strategies that will ensure the continued delivery of quality healthcare services to the people. He said the Ogun State Government recognises that effective partnerships are essential to achieving sustainab...