Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, who is also the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate in the upcoming governorship election, has pledged to launch more infrastructural projects, particularly in road construction, across Akure if re-elected. The governor made this commitment during the flag-off of his local government campaign tour on Friday, which included a series of community and stakeholder engagements in Akure, the state capital. Speaking to the traditional rulers from Akure South Local Government, Governor Aiyedatiwa praised the city’s peaceful nature and emphasized his administration’s commitment to enhancing its beauty to further solidify Akure’s standing as the capital of the…
Author: Friday Omosola
On Friday, Vice President Kashim Shettima visited the headquarters of Scania Group, a leading automobile manufacturer, in Södertälje, Sweden. The visit was part of a strategic engagement to explore Nigeria’s market potential and foster deeper collaborations in the transportation sector. Shettima emphasised the importance of considering all possible options, including biofuel solutions, to address Nigeria’s pressing transportation challenges. This aligns with President Bola Tinubu’s broader vision for cleaner and more efficient transportation systems, especially given the country’s recent focus on Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) as a sustainable alternative. Welcomed by Fredrik Wijkander of ScaniaEA Group, the Vice President also engaged in discussions…
Vice President Kashim Shettima has formalized a partnership with Ericsson to enhance Nigeria’s technological infrastructure, positioning the nation as a global leader in 5G technology. Shettima, alongside key Nigerian officials, spearheaded the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at propelling Nigeria into the ranks of top global users of the 5G network. This initiative is set to significantly improve the country’s technological capacity and productivity. The agreement, signed on Friday at Ericsson’s Global Headquarters and Research and Development Lab in Kista, Stockholm, Sweden, was witnessed by Shettima and senior Ericsson executives, including the company’s Senior Vice President and Head of…
By Friday Omosola Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji has urged citizens to actively monitor their communities and prevent vandals from sabotaging electrical infrastructure essential for improving power supply and fostering steady economic growth. He also cautioned communities facing unrest to be mindful of their actions, noting that the government will reconsider initiating any projects in unstable environments for security reasons. The governor made these known on Thursday while commissioning two significant electricity projects: a 33 kVA Aramoko-Ijero project in Ijero Ekiti and another for Ilawe-Igbala Odo Ekiti. Highlighting the importance of safeguarding power facilities, Oyebanji reiterated that no community can…
By Friday Omosola Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, on Thursday, inaugurated the construction of an 80-bed multipurpose medical facility at the Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital (EKSUTH), Ado-Ekiti. This project is part of the activities marking the second anniversary of his administration. During the inauguration, Oyebanji highlighted the positive impact of continuity in governance, which he believes has been instrumental in driving development under his leadership. He emphasised that if this trend had been sustained since 1999, the state would have witnessed faster growth across various sectors. The governor further announced that the project is slated for completion within one…
By Friday Omosola Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, on Friday, paid a working visit to the Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, in Abuja. The purpose of the visit was to present a report on the condition of federal and state roads in Osun and to request further federal intervention. Governor Adeleke, accompanied by his Chief of Staff, Kazeem Akinleye, highlighted his administration’s multi-billion naira infrastructure projects, which include the construction of flyovers, road dualization, and several major ongoing road projects across the state. He noted that since taking office, his administration has constructed over 150 kilometres of roads, including 1.5…
Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has authorised the urgent construction of a Box Culvert on Asalapa Isale Banni Road to replace the existing structure. Engr. Abdulquawiy Olododo, the Commissioner for Works and Transport, stated that the new Box Culvert will serve as a temporary solution to the community’s pressing erosion issues. “Construction is already underway, with Ministry Engineers mobilized to the site to begin work immediately,” he confirmed. This prompt action aims to enhance the safety of both pedestrians and vehicles using the road. The Commissioner reassured citizens of Governor AbdulRazaq’s commitment to ensuring the safe movement of goods and people, which…
The Kwara State Government has formalised a partnership with Al-Hikmah University by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the establishment of the Al-Hikmah Teaching Hospital at Sobi Specialist Hospital in Ilorin. The MoU signing ceremony, held today at the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) of the State Ministry of Health, aims to enhance public-private collaboration to improve healthcare services and tertiary education in the state. Commissioner for Health Amina El-Imam described the event as a significant milestone for Kwara State. She emphasised that the MoU reflects the commitment of Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq’s administration to provide quality healthcare and sustainable education…
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has urged parents and guardians to avoid discriminating against the girl child, emphasising that she possesses equal potential to the boy child. He reassured that the state government remains committed to empowering girls. This appeal was made during the 2024 International Day of the Girl Child, themed “Girl Vision for the Future,” organised by the State Ministry of Women Affairs at the Stella Obasanjo Multipurpose Hall in Ilorin. The governor was represented by the Commissioner for Health, Amina El-Imam, who highlighted the importance of existing laws such as the Child’s Rights Law, the Violence Against…
The Osun State Government has clarified the appointment of Chinwe Obuaku as its Consultant on Climate Change and Renewable Energy. The state government said the decision was part of a six-member delegation representing Osun State at the German-Nigeria Business Forum, led by the Commissioner for Energy, Festus Adeyemo. The clarification was made on Thursday by Kolapo Alimi, the Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment. He highlighted that the Osun team included key officials from various sectors, including digital economy, energy, climate change, and other critical areas of the state’s economy. Alimi emphasised that the engagement of Chinwe Obuaku, a United…
