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  • One dies, 5 injured as rainstorm destroys school building in Ogun

    One dies, 5 injured as rainstorm destroys school building in Ogun

    The Governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has commiserated with the victims of a rainstorm that destroyed the classrooms of Mayigi Community Comprehensive High School, Ilase, in the Ipokia Local Government Area of the state.

    A 14-year-old Junior Secondary School 3 learner, Timothy Amosun died in the incident, while five other learners, two teachers, a food vendor, and her seven-month-old child were injured.

    Governor Abiodun described the incident as a rude shock and very pathetic to bear, praying to God to give the family of the deceased the fortitude to bear the irreplaceable loss.

    The governor said the government would be responsible for the medical bills of the injured, adding that he had directed concerned agencies to move the victims who are in critical condition to specialist hospitals within and outside the state, where they are currently receiving maximum medical attention.

    He also stated that he has directed the Commissioner for Education to visit the families of the victims and the school to take inventory of what needs to be done to rebuild the damaged school.

  • Ogun suspends traditional ruler over assault video

    Ogun suspends traditional ruler over assault video

    Ogun State Government on Monday placed Oba Abdulsemiu Ogunjobi, the Olorile of Orile-Ifo in the Ifo Local Government Area on a six-month suspension over what it called an “uncivil conduct”.

    In a video clip, an elderly man Areola Abraham was seen prostrating and subjected to verbal abuse and assault by the traditional ruler.

    Ganiu Hazmat, the state’s Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, disclosed in a statement in Abeokuta that Ogunjobi’s conduct was not befitting the status of a king.

    Hamzat explained that the government’s decision was in a bid to ensure the dignity of persons and the protection of the traditional institution’s sanctity.

    The commissioner noted that the decision was reached after the traditional ruler and his victim were invited to the Ministry for interrogation.

    He said their invitation became imperative as a result of the reckless utterances and public misconduct of the traditional ruler as evident in a viral video on social media.

    “After the investigation conducted on the matter, Oba Ogunjobi has been suspended. He has been stripped of the paraphernalia of the stool of Olorile of Orile-Ifo pending the determination of his culpability or otherwise in the matter,” Hamzat said.

    The commissioner said the decision was reached by the Ministry in conjunction with the Egba Traditional Council.

    “This was in accordance with Section 52(1) of the Obas and Chiefs’ Law of Ogun State 2021,” he said.

    Hamzat added that the state government would not condone acts of indignity on any of its residents by anybody, no matter how highly placed.

    Meanwhile, Ogun police spokesperson, CSP Omolola Odutola, said in a statement that the Commissioner of Police, Lanre Ogunlowo, ordered a thorough and discreet investigation into the matter.

    “The command will ensure that justice is served and members of the public will be abreast of relevant updates in due course,” the spokesperson said.

  • Ogun Moves to Improve School Enrollment

    Ogun Moves to Improve School Enrollment

    The Ogun State Government, led by Governor Dapo Abiodun, is working to improve school enrollment by upgrading facilities in public schools, especially for children with special needs, and conducting sensitisation campaigns across the state, being facilitated by the state Commissioner for Education, Prof Abayomi Arigbabu.

    The government is emphasizing the availability of qualified teachers and a conducive learning environment in public schools.

    The registration for the next academic session is free for children aged three to six, and parents are encouraged to enroll their wards in nearby public primary schools.

    The government has invested in capacity building for teachers and infrastructure to enhance the teaching and learning process in schools.

    Parents are urged to monitor their children’s academic and moral activities for a successful future.