Special Adviser on Media to Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State, Hon. Kayode Akinmade has said that the damage on the newly constructed road at Ojumele-Ajegunle in Makun-Sagamu, Sagamu Local Government Area of Ogun State is the result of human error and not project deficiency.

Akinmade, in a press statement made available to newsmen in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital on Monday, explained that the collector drainage for the storm water in the area was silted up due to indiscriminate refuse disposal, causing the water to  overflow during the downpour on Sunday.

He added that in the same vein, a car wash owner ignorantly built a cover slab on the drain without adequate engineering guidance and advice from experts, thus impeding the flow of water into the drain during the heavy rain.

According to him, appropriate authorities had swiftly moved to the area for prompt repairs, even as  the government was very sad about the unfortunate development and regretted the inconveniences this might have caused the residents.

The statement read, “Our attention has been drawn to the report of a damaged part of the newly constructed Ojumele-Ajegunle Road, in Makun-Sagamu, Sagamu Local Government Area of Ogun State.

“While the State Government is greatly saddened by the development, going by the inconveniences it will cause to the residents and given resources expended on the project for the benefit of the inhabitants; we, however, want to categorically state that the damage has nothing to do with the quality of the road, contrary to what some sections of the media mischievously reported.

“The reason for the damage was simply that the collector drainage for the storm water in the area was silted up due to indiscriminate refuse disposal, which made the water to overflow during the downpour of Sunday afternoon.

“In the same vein, a car wash owner  ignorantly built a cover slab on the drain without adequate and proper engineering guidance and advice of experts, causing water not to flow properly into the drain during the heavy rain.

“Meanwhile, the appropriate agency of government has promptly responded, and repair work is already ongoing on the road, as the area will be cement-stabilised at the end of the day to prevent future occurrence.

“Without mincing words, every resident can attest to the fact that the Prince Dapo Abiodun-led administration has been very committed to quality roads across the State since his assumption of office in 2019, and will never relent in his efforts to evenly develop the State without blemish.”

President Bola Tinubu is slated to depart today for the Kingdom of the Netherlands on an official visit.

This visit according to the Presidential Spokesperson is on the invitation of the Prime Minister of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, Mark Rutte.

According to Ajuri Ngelale, Spokesperson to the President, the President will engage in high-level discussions with the Prime Minister, as well as hold separate meetings with His Royal Majesty, King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima of the Kingdom.

“The Queen is the United Nations Secretary-General’s Special Advocate for Inclusive Finance for Development (UNSGSA).

“While in the Netherlands, the President will participate in the Nigerian-Dutch Business and Investment Forum that will bring together heads of conglomerates and organizations in both countries to explore opportunities for collaboration and partnerships, especially in agriculture and water management towards innovative solutions for sustainable farming practices.

“There will also be extensive discussions with the Dutch officials on port management operations for which they have world-renowned expertise,” the statement read in part.

Similarly, the President is also slated to attend a special World Economic Forum (WEF) meeting scheduled for April 28-29 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

At the World Economic Forum meeting, which focuses on Global Collaboration, Growth and Energy for Development, President Tinubu and his entourage will use the opportunity of the gathering of over 1,000 leaders from business, government, and academia to engage in discussions in furtherance of his Renewed Hope Agenda for the country.

The President will be accompanied by some ministers and other senior government officials.

By Jeleel Olawale

The Osun State government has commenced the rehabilitation of Cooperative College, Ode-Omun.

The Commissioner for Cooperatives and Empowerment, Prince Bayo Ogungbangbe made this known when he visited the school for an inspection of the ongoing rehabilitation of the college.

He said Governor Ademola Adeleke took a decisive step to have initiated the rehabilitation of the Cooperative College, stating that the institution had been abandoned by the previous administration.

According to him, the state government has commenced the rehabilitation of the abandoned college which would soon be completed while educational activities would commence after the rehabilitation.

Ogungbangbe noted that the Governor Adeleke’s administration recognised the importance of reviving the college to provide quality education and empower the youths of Osun State.

The commissioner commended Governor Adeleke for his unwavering commitment to the educational development of Osun State.

“The rehabilitation of the Cooperative College signifies the administration’s dedication to providing accessible and high-quality educational opportunities for the people of Osun State.

“The revival of the Cooperative College aligns with the government’s objective of empowering the youth through education and skill development,” he said.

Ogungbangbe emphasised the pivotal role institutions like Cooperative College play in fostering growth, empowering communities, and driving sustainable development.

He urged the people of Osun State to support Governor Adeleke’s administration in its efforts to revitalise the educational sector, and emphasised the positive impact the initiative will have on the youth, the community, and the state as a whole.