Breaking: Ondo SSG is dead

By: Our Reporter

The Government of Ondo State Announces the Passing of SSG, Hon. Tayo Oluwatuyi

A statement from Otunba ‘Wale Akinlosotu
Hon. Commissioner for Information & Orientation
Ondo State said it is with profound sadness that the Government of Ondo State announces the passing of Hon. Temitayo Oluwatuyi, Secretary to the State Government (SSG), on January 4, 2025.

He was involved in a ghastly car accident on Sunday, 15th December, 2024, while traveling to Ibadan and was subsequently hospitalised.

Hon. Oluwatuyi was a dedicated public servant whose unwavering commitment to administrative coordination, policy advisory, and implementation had a significant impact on Ondo State.

He served with distinction and played a crucial role in the state government, working closely with the Governor and other top officials of Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs).

Having served government in various capacities, including as Chairman of Akure South local government, Commissioner and twice as SSG, Hon. Oluwatuyi will forever be remembered for his invaluable contributions to the development of Ondo State.

The Government of Ondo State extends its deepest condolences to the Oluwatuyi family of Akure, friends, and associates during this difficult time.

Further details regarding memorial arrangements will be shared as they become available.

Breaking: Ondo SSG is dead

YOUR OPERATIONAL SUCCESSES RESPONSIBLE FOR REDUCTION IN OIL THEFT, ILLEGAL REFINING, ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION…MAJ GEN AIYENIGBA

By: Jonah Danjuma

The Chief of Army Standard and Evaluation (CASE), Major General Olumuyiwa Aiyenigba has attributed the reduction in oil theft and environmental pollution to the operational successes recorded by 6 Divisional, Nigerian Army (NA) in the year ended 2024. He made the declaration on the 3 January 2025 at a Regimental Dinner Night hosted by Headquarters 6 Division at Python Officers’ Mess, Port Harcourt Barracks.

Major General Aiyenigba, who was the Special Guest of Honour (SGOH), further affirmed that the successes recorded led to significant increase in nation’s oil production out put from 1.4 million bpd to almost 2 million bpd. This, he added has significantly boosted the Nigerian economy through increased in oil revenue. He assured the Division, of the continuous support of Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, in providing the necessary support needed to sustain the achievements recorded so far.

The CASE emphasized that Dinner Night is one of the important aspects of military regimentation, adding that he was glad to have witnessed such auspicious event in an elite military formation, like 6 Division NA. He further stressed that he was particularly impressed that 6 Division sustained the age long military tradition, which he averred is critical in reinforcing professionalism and esprit-de-corps in the Service.

He said the occasion fostered comradeship and solidarity among the officers, their spouses, other security agencies and friends of the Division as well as the NA. He added that the turnout of security agencies, traditional rulers and other critical stakeholders, who witnessed the event clearly demonstrated the command philosophy of the COAS, which places high premium on effective cooperation in a joint and multi agency environment.

Major General Aiyenigba commended the Patron of Python Officers’ Mess, Major General Jamal Abdussalam, who is the General Officer Commanding, 6 Division for the steller leadership he has provided in the Division. He also commended the President Mess Committee (PMC), Python Officers’ Mess for the leadership he has demonstrated. He further added that he enjoyed the sumptuous meals, the serene ambience as well as a well packed regimental proceedings carried out.

While delivering the vote of thanks, the PMC, who is the Commander, 6 Division Garrison, Brigadier General Sàni Ahmed thanked the CASE, traditional rulers, captains of industries and other invited guests who made the event memorable. He reassured of continuous synergy with critical stakeholders.

Major highlights of the event were presentation of souvenir to the SGOH by the Patron, conduct of band and red carpet photograph session amongst other attractions.

YOUR OPERATIONAL SUCCESSES RESPONSIBLE FOR REDUCTION IN OIL THEFT, ILLEGAL REFINING, ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION…MAJ GEN AIYENIGBA

Flood: Committee disburses N18. 08 to 101,330 households as Zulum receives report

By: Our Reporter

Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, has received the final report from the flood relief disbursement committee with about N18.08b distributed to over 101,330 families.

Providing details on the fund’s disbursement to the Governor at the council chamber of the Government House in Maiduguri on Monday, the Chairman of the committee, Engr Baba Bukar Gujibawu, revealed that ₦18.08 billion was distributed in cash to the displaced households alongside food and non-food items. Contributions totalling ₦4.3 billion from UNHCR, WFP, FAO, UNDP and other partners were instrumental in addressing immediate needs.

Gujibawu emphasised that over one million people were affected by the recent flood, with 101,330 households displaced. The disaster also resulted in the destruction of public infrastructure and farmlands and the loss of human lives.

He said the committee received a total of ₦28.2 billion through a basket fund supported by the Federal and State Governments, corporate organisations and individuals. This includes a significant ₦10 billion contribution from Borno State Government. In addition, the committee received donations of drugs, medical supplies, food and other essential items valued at billions of naira.

“The committee also allocated ₦987 million to assist 7,716 traders in affected markets, ₦313 million to 814 worship centres, ₦213 million to 267 private schools, ₦89.4 million to 1,788 youths who contributed during the flood, and ₦12.5 million to 22 private clinics”, Gujbawu stated.

The committee recommended that the remaining ₦4.45 billion be used to rehabilitate earth roads in flood-hit areas, including the Gongulong and Old Maiduguri roads. The remaining food and non-food items will be distributed to host communities.

Engr. Gujbawu expressed gratitude to Governor Babagana Zulum for his non-interference in the committee’s work and commended members for their dedication and resilience.

Responding, Governor Zulum assured the committee of implementing all the recommendations submitted, directing the immediate activation of a permanent disaster response structure at the state emergency management agency (SEMA).

Zulum also directed the Secretary to the State Government to devise modalities for properly capturing street names and house numbers in all communities within the state capital and its environs.

The governor also directed the Ministry of Works to immediately reconstruct the road networks destroyed by flood in different communities.

Zulum commended the federal government for its huge support to victims of Maiduguri flood disaster. He also expressed gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his leadership to the people of Borno during the flood disaster.

The governor also commended the committee for its extensive work: “Let me commend the members of this important committee for your meticulous work. In sha Allah, posterity will judge you positively.”

Flood: Committee disburses N18. 08 to 101,330 households as Zulum receives report