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@ 63: "Nigeria has no excuse not to be great" - Akeredolu Governor of Ondo State, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN, CON, has said Nigeria, at 63 years old, has no excuse not to be great, calling on all Nigerians to rise up and tackle  myriads of challenges facing the country. Akeredolu stated this on Friday at the Jumat Service marking Nigeria’s 63rd independence anniversary at the Central Mosque in Akure. Represented by Hon. Raimi Aminu, the State Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure, the Governor said though the country’s challenges were surmountable, but Nigerians should cooperate with the current administration of President Bola Tinubu, GCFR, to solve all problems and bring succour to entire citizenry. He explained that the Tinubu-led administration was putting in place frantic efforts to ensure that it put smiles on faces of Nigerians and that the  country becomes a place of pride.  According to him, all that is needed is patience, cooperation and double eff...

FOLLOW-UP: FIDA SEEKS JUSTICE FOR ONDO COMMISSIONER *** frowns against all forms of gender based violence, including those of political forms against women The Federation of Women Lawyers in Nigeria (FIDA), Ondo State Chapter, has joined other stakeholders to condemn the recently reported assault on the Ondo State Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Dr. (Mrs.) Adebunmi Oshadahun, just as it called on the Nigeria Police Force, Ondo State Command and all critical stakeholders to curb all forms of gender-based violence against women, particularly those  against women in politics. FIDA in a press statement jointly signed by the State Chairman, Mrs. Catherine Ogunjebi and its Publicity Secretary, Mrs. Bolanle Olafunmiloye, observed that it is alarming that political violence on women particularly by some of their male  counterparts has assumed a perilously critical dimension, constituting a horrifying kind of violence targeted at violating the fundamental hu...

  AKEREDOLU SIGNS BILL ESTABLISHING 33 LCDAs INTO LAW Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN, CON, has assented to the bill creating 33 Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) in the state. The bill was presented to the Governor for assent by the Speaker of the House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Oladiji Olamide, during a brief ceremony. The Deputy Speaker, Rt. Hon. Abayomi Akinruntan; Majority Leader, Hon. Oluwole Ogunmolasuyi; and the Parliamentary Secretary, Hon. Moyinoluwa Ogunwumiju were also present. With the Governor’s assent, the bill, which had already been passed by the state House of Assembly, now possesses the legal backing for the creation of the LCDAs in Ondo State. The establishment of these LCDAs marks a substantial step towards fulfilling Governor Akeredolu’s campaign promises and addressing the aspirations of the people for enhanced grassroots development. Moreover, this initiative underscores Governor Akeredolu’s unwavering commitment to improving publ...

JUST IN: AKEREDOLU APPRECIATES TINUBU, OTHERS (FULL TEXT) I am deeply touched by the show of love and affections from eminent individuals, groups, Organisations, political associates, and particularly, the good people of the Sunshine State. Your outpour of love wrapped in prayers, kind words, cheering messages, affectionate support as well as countless display of varied forms of brotherliness during my recovery process were heart-lifting. The love and prayers were, indeed, potent enhancers which aided my recovery and deepened my abiding faith in God and service to humanity. Undoubtedly, gratitude is the greatest spark that lights fire in the soul. I consider these gestures as uncommon privileges which underscores the importance of the gift of humanity. I appreciate the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, His Excellency, Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his support and love. Mr. President, you are a reliable ally and a dependable leader. I am deeply grateful. I equally tha...