Dapo Abiodun

Ogun PDP queries Gov. Dapo Abiodun on Amotekun

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6 years ago

August 31, 2020

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The Ogun state chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has shown great concern if the state is no more a part of the Southwest States as the State government led by Governor Dapo Abiodun has refused to inaugurate the State Chapter of Amotekun to combat the rising security challenges in the state.

Our party is much disturbed by the uninspiring attitude of the All Progressive Congress(APC) ruling government in the state to leverage on the opportunities provided by the widely accepted Amotekun as a formidable security initiative as seen in other states.

It is most ridiculous that while its counterparts in other states across the Southwest geopolitical zones are marching steadily in addressing security challenges in their respective states with the inauguration of the very laudable “Amotekun” Security Agency, the Ogun State government has kept running government on the social media- mainly Facebook and Twitter.

We are quite aware of the significant presence of Neighborhood Watch, a local security agency operating in Lagos State, we also know that recently Ondo, Ekiti, Oyo and indeed, Osun states have just inaugurated Amotekun boards in order to supplant the unending challenges of threats to lives and properties in their respective states, but unfortunately, the Ogun State Government has been less concerned about the welfare of its citizens.

As a responsible party, our great party seems to be concerned about the reasons why Ogun state will choose a path so different from other neighboring states. A careful look around every part of the state reveals lack of internal security for the residents. Almost on daily basis, the people are reduced to bitter realities of threats from kidnappers, rapists, herdsmen, cultists and so on. The recent case of an entire family whose lives were cut short in their prime by suspected herdsmen around Ayetoro axis readily comes to mind. Cases of rapists and ritual killers are now daily menu around Ifo, Ijoko and Sagamu.

For us as a party, it is despicable that the ruling government in Ogun state is still in bed snoring while other states are consciously busy flushing out suspected criminal elements from their domains. The unchecked influx of dissidents through the old tollgate at Ogere, Mowe/Ibafo, along the Ibadan Express way and the recent intercepted trailer lorry conveying several people hidding in the truck along Sagamu/Ogijo road readily confirm this.

As it is, we found it so tragic that despite the deceitful stance of the ruling government on fantasies of being in government, Ogun state, under the watchful eyes of government which swore to protect lives and properties of the people, is steadily drifting towards the Hobbesian state of nature where life is brutish, nasty and short.

Without any further delay, Ogun PDP unequivocally challenge the government to rise up from its slumber and begin to engage every relevant stakeholders in the security sector with the view to putting in place definite and strategic initiatives of securing lives of the people. Just as it is being done in other states of the South west.

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APC appoints Ogun Governor, Abiodun as Chairman, Anambra governorship primary election committee

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5 years ago

June 23, 2021

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The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Caretaker/Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee (CECPC), Governor Mai Mala Buni, has approved the appointment of the Governor of Ogun State, Dapo Abiodun as the Chairman of the Primary Election Committee for the Anambra State Governorship Election.

The Primary Election is scheduled for Saturday, June 26th, 2021.

Other Members of the Commitee are
Maigari Ahmadu,
Goodluck Opiah,
Cathleen Nwofor, Shitu Muhammed,
Sylvester Imohanobe while Sen. John Enoh will serve as Secretary

The seven-member committee is expected to conduct the Primary Election to elect the Party’s Candidate for the Governorship Election for Anambra State, in line with the provisions of the Party’s Constitution and Guidelines for the nomination of Candidates.

Edited by Tunde Orebiyi

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Gov. Abiodun Appoints SUBEB, OOUTH Board – to inaugurate 10 boards on Tuesday

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6 years ago

September 26, 2020

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Governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has appointed chairman and members of the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB).

In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Kunle Somorin, the Governor also named chairman and members of the board of the Olabisi Onabanjo University Teaching Hospital (OOUTH), Sagamu.

The statement noted that 10 other boards, commissions and agencies previously named by the Government will be inaugurated on Tuesday, 29th September, 2020 at the June 12 Cultural Centre Kuto, Abeokuta at the 2pm prompt.

The statement said the inauguration of all appointed commissions and boards will be done in batches in compliance with COVID-19 protocols.

“These new boards are too important to the development of the Building Our Future Together Agenda because Basic Education is critical to that future we are building. The OOUTH was one of the first places I went upon assumption of office and the Committee we set up then made far-reaching recommendations that I am sure this Board would work on in order that this tertiary health institution fulfils the dreams of its founding fathers.

“Our Administration is firmly committed to restoring OOUTH to its enviable position as a training, research and healthcare facility. That’s why we are appointing people with rich and diverse experience to reengineer the Teaching Hospital. Our SUBEB too will fast-track our goal of Building Our Future Together and put our education on the path of excellent academic achievement and service delivery”, the statement said.

Governor Abiodun said the new appointees are forward-thinking managers who would discharge the onerous tasks thrust on them responsibly. He prayed that they will give their all to their assignments to move the State to the next level.

“As I have always stressed, the Building Our Future Together is more than a mantra. It is an overarching policy thrust that we will leave no stone unturned to actualize. Our inclusiveness is deliberate because together, we will achieve more and at a faster pace,” the statement further quoted the Governor as saying.

Below is the full list of the new appointees:

State Universal Basic Education Board

(SUBEB)

1. Dr. Femi Majekodunmi

– Chairman

2. Barr. Femi Odufowokan

Member I

3. Hon. Isiaka Aderounmu

Member II

4. Hon. Femi Ilori-Oduntan

Member III

5. Hon. Segun Ogunleye

Ex Officio

6. Alhaja Bisola Aliu

Ex Officio

7. Mrs. Kemi Adeogun

Ex Officio

8. Barr. Kola Ogunlana

Ex Officio

9. Hon. Adewale Adeogun

Ex Officio

10. Hon. Waheed Ogundele

Ex Officio

OLABISI ONABANJO UNIVERSITY TEACHING HOSPITAL

1. Dr. Adekunle Hassan

– Chairman

2. Dr. (Mrs.) Bisola Shodipo-Clark

Member

3. Dr. Haruna Adetunji Ajibode

Member

4. Mr. Solu Abimbola

Member

5. Dr. Peter Adefuye

Member

Chief Medical Director (OOUTH)

6. Prof. Tola Olatunji

Member

Provost, College oh Health Sciences (OOUTH)

7. Prof. Adediwura Fred Jaiyesimi – Member

Representative of Senate (OOU)

8. Prof. Ayodeji Johnson Agboola – Member

Deputy Vice-Chancellor (OOU)

9. Dr. (Mrs) Bunmi Fatungase

Member

Chair, Medical Advisory Council (OOUTH)

10. Dr. Oluwole. O. Kukoyi

Member

Representing Nigeria Medical Association (NMA)

11. Mr. Sammy Ogunjimi

Member

Representing Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria

12. Dr. Solomon O. Sokunbi

Member

(Deputy Director, Hospital Services, Ministry of Health

On the schedule of the first batch of inauguration are 97 chairmen and members of 10 of the previously appointed Boards and Agencies. All appointees are to be seated by 1:30pm. The boards to be inaugurated are:

1. Ogun State Housing Corporation

2. Ogun State Health Management Board

3. Ogun State Agro Services Corporation

4. Ogun State Bulk Purchasing

5. Ogun State Agric Multi-Purpose Credit Agency (OSAMCA)

6. Ogun State Market Development Board

7. Ogun State Broadcasting Corporation

8. Ogun State Alternate Medicine Board

9. Food Crops Marketing Board

10. Ogun State Waste Management Authority (OGWAMA)

It should be noted that only those to be inaugurated will be allowed access to the venue, in view of the prevailing measures to combat the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Abeokuta-Sagamu Expressway Reconstruction Soon to Be Completed – Gov. Abiodun

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6 years ago

August 13, 2020

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Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State has disclosed that the Abeokuta-Sagamu Expressway via the Sagamu Interchange, will soon be ready for use.

The Governor, who on Thursday stated this when he had an inspection of the reconstruction work being done on the busy road, revealed that engineers working on the site have started laying asphalt.

He reiterated that the reconstruction of the major intrastate road was part of efforts by the State Government to give a better life to the good people and businesses in the State.

The Governor promised that his Administration would not relent in its endeavour to improve productivity by saving the man hours spent on bad roads, through massive investments in road infrastructure across the State.