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No room for corruption, indiscipline, Oyo Lg boss warns.

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THE newly inaugurated Caretaker Chairman of Ogbomoso North Local Government Area , Mr Olamijuwonlo Alao- Akala on Monday said  his administration has  zero tolerance for indiscipline, dishonesty and corruption, promising to tackle these societal ills.

The son of a former governor of the state, Otunba Adebayo Alao- Akala, Olamijuwonlo who was accompanied by hundreds of his political associates and father’s loyalists to the council secretariat made this known while resuming office.

In his address, the Council Chief reiterated that his administration would not tolerate indiscipline or compromise on anything, emphasizing his determination to arrest decline in education, fight corruption as well as maintain clean environment for healthy living of the people among others as his prime concern.

“ Let me make it abundantly clear that our administration support the ongoing anti corruption war of President Muhammadu Buhari administration and I am also of the opinion that we will kill corruption before it kills us, We will run an administration that has zero tolerance for corruption dishonesty, indiscipline and impunity. For us to get the desired result we must jettison the old and fraudulent ways of doing things for the sake of our state and Local Government”.

“I encourage every member of staff of this local government to be loyal, law abiding, disciplined and  any corrupt practices as  anyone culpable will face the full wrath of  the law”, he charged.

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Olamijuwonlo continued, “in this period where our great country is battling  and recovery from recession, that has so much battered our economy, it will be in our  collective interest to put  on our thinking cap, plug loopholes and  leakages, embark on internally generated drive  and run all inclusive government where private partners will be  strategic partners  in progress and development”.

” I urge each and every one of you to support this administration and render diligent service with unflinching loyalty in order to deliver  good governance and dividends of democracy  to the good people of Ogbomoso north local government”.

Vowing to come up with a robust approach to new environmental sanitization policy, Mr Akala stressed, “ we must ensure public facilities and  infrastructure are cleaned on daily basis and well maintained, public toilets, road roundabout ,walkways, drainage  channels, markets and offices must be kept clean at all times”.

Earlier, the Head of Local Government Administration in the council, Engineer Isaac Ajibola congratulates the chairman on his appointment, just as he urged him to emulate his father who was also a former chairman of the council.

Engr. Ajibola said, “Chief Akala, during his tenure as a local government chairman was generous and committed to the growth of the local government; he ran an all inclusive government and ensures harmonious relationship between member of his cabinet and staffs of the local government”.

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Some of his father’s political associates assured that Mr Akala will  perform  beyond expectations.

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FG Unveils Unbundling Plan for Electricity Distribution Companies

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In a bid to enhance efficiency within Nigeria’s power sector, the Federal Government has initiated the unbundling process for 11 electricity distribution companies (DisCos).

This move aims to streamline operations and bolster effectiveness within the sector, as highlighted by Nigeria’s Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu.

Addressing the Senate Committee on Power in Abuja, Minister Adelabu emphasized the necessity of restructuring the DisCos into more manageable entities aligned along state lines.

He stressed the impracticality of current setups, citing examples such as the Ibadan Disco, which spans across seven states, hindering operational efficiency.

Also, Minister Adelabu disclosed the government’s intention to exercise its ownership rights in the DisCos, reclaiming management responsibilities to rectify operational shortcomings. He underscored the imperative of governmental intervention, citing past mismanagement by private sector operators.

In tandem with the unbundling initiative, the Federal Government has directed the sale of DisCos currently under the management of banks and the Assets Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON). Four DisCos, including Abuja, Benin, Kaduna, and Kano, are now under bank management due to loan repayment issues, signaling a broader need for industry-wide reform.

The Senate Committee on Power echoed concerns over DisCos’ inefficiencies, advocating for comprehensive overhauls to address longstanding performance deficits. Senator Danjuma Goje decried DisCos’ lackluster contributions to the power sector, labeling them as “complete failures.”

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In response to mounting challenges, Minister Adelabu outlined key strategies to revitalize the sector, including stringent regulatory measures, franchise agreements, and accelerated completion of transmission projects. Additionally, efforts are underway to bridge the metering gap and expand renewable energy capacity to bolster the national grid.

Looking ahead, the Federal Government remains committed to realizing its vision of a robust and sustainable power sector, with plans underway to achieve a target of 6,000MW of power generation by the year’s end. As stakeholders collaborate to address systemic deficiencies, the trajectory of Nigeria’s power sector points towards a future marked by resilience and progress.

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Nigerian Army Dismisses Two Personnel Over Alleged Theft at Dangote Refinery

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The Nigerian Army has swiftly acted on allegations of misconduct within its ranks, as it announces the immediate dismissal of two of its personnel implicated in a reported theft at the Dangote refinery in Lagos.

Director of Army Public Relations, Onyema Nwachukwu, affirmed this disciplinary action in a statement released on Monday.

Corporal Innocent Joseph and Lance Corporal Jacob Gani have been relieved of their duties and handed over to the police for further investigation.

“As a demonstration of NA’s zero-tolerance for misconduct and criminality within its ranks, the two soldiers have been dismissed from the NA with immediate effect and handed over to relevant authorities for further prosecution,” Nwachukwu stated.

Major General Nwachukwu outlined the charges against the soldiers, citing their abandonment of duty post and unauthorized possession of materials. He noted that they were summarily tried and found guilty in accordance with military laws.

“This decisive action underscores the NA’s resoluteness in maintaining its institutional integrity and reputation,” Nwachukwu added. “The NA reassures the general public of its dedication to upholding integrity, discipline, and accountability at all levels.”

“We remain resolute in our duty to protect and serve the nation with honor and dignity,” he concluded.

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Rainstorm plunges forty Ogun communities into darkness

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Forty communities in Ogun State have been plunged into darkness following a rainstorm on Sunday.

The downpour, which began midday, destroyed electricity facilities in some parts of the state, leading to a blackout.

“Due to broken poles occasioned by the heavy downpour at Ota and Mowe, customers in the following communities: lyana lyesi, Osuke Town, Egan Road, lyana Ilogbo, Ijaba, Ijagba, Itele, Lafenwa, Singer, Joju, Alishiba, Oju Ore, Tollgate, Eledi, Akeja, Abebi, Osi Round About, Ota Town, Ota Industrial Estate, Igberen, lju, Atan, Onipanu, Obasanjo, Lusada, Arigba, Odugbe, Ado-Odo, Igbesa, Owode,” the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) said in a statement late Sunday.

“Olokuta, Hanushi, Bamtish Camp Lufiwape, Eltees Farm, August Engineering, Spark Cear Soap Ayetoro, Amazing Grace Oil, Christopher University, Royal Garden Estate, Pentagon Estate, and environs are experiencing power outages”.

It called on residents of the areas to avoid “contact with the broken poles, saggy wires or any other electrical installation affected by the rain.

“Our technical team is working to clear and replace the broken poles and installations to ensure power supply is restored as soon as possible,” IBEDC said.

A video circulating on social media showed fallen electricity poles on vehicles in a flooded Sango-Ota area of the state.

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