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Oyo Workers to receive April, May 2017 salaries.

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OYO State Governor, Abiola Ajimobi has approved the payment of April and May 2017 salaries for workers in the state from the refunded second tranche Paris Club Fund and June released Monthly allocation from the Federal Government.

The state commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism, Mr. Toye Arulogun, who disclosed this on Thursday, explained that about 72% of the N7.9bn Paris Club fund was committed to the salaries and salary related payment, at both the state and local government levels to abate the salaries irregularities of council workers.

Arulogun said that despite President Muhammad Buhari’s directive that at least 50% of the Paris Club refunds should be committed to the payment of the salaries of workers in the states, the governor has always displayed his humanitarian and welfarist disposition and commitment to workers’ welfare by committing above the stipulated 50% to salaries and salary related.

He recalled that the governor committed 100% of the N5.003bn second inflow of the first tranche of the Paris Club fund to workers salary, pensions and gratuities, noting that 60% of the N7.2bn first inflow was committed to the same course.

He, also pointed out that the Oyo state government has paid two months salaries four times in the last 7months, expressing optimism that the government would soon be free from owing workers salaries.

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According to the government mouthpiece, “our government is committed to the well-being and welfare of the people of the state. We have said it many times that the leadership of the state is not happy with the situation of workers in the state and has never not relented in its efforts to correcting the anomaly. The Governor is consistent in reiterating his commitment to permanently resolving the issue of outstanding workers salaries.

“Before the financial crisis in the country, we used to pay on or before 25th of every month. Workers also received a 300% increase in salaries between 2011 and 2015. We strongly believe and are committed to getting back to the rosy days. We will all recall that the governor said at the 2017 inter faith service in January that the state will survive this period. As at then, we were owing workers in the state about six month salaries.

“It should be noted that with the payment of April and May salaries, we will be owing workers in the state only June Salary and by extension July in some days time.  The prophecy is already coming to pass and we believe that everything will soon be back to normal as we can see the light at the end of the tunnel.”

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“We appeal to the people of the state to bear with us and continue to support our administration. We will continue to strive to fulfill our electoral promises and improve the quality of life for the citizenry in Oyo state. We do not politick or politicize people’s welfare,” Arulogun reiterated.

 

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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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Israel Vows To Increase ‘Military Pressure’ On Hamas In ‘Coming Days’

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(FILES) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (Photo by Abir SULTAN / POOL / AFP)

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday said Israel will increase “military pressure” on Palestinian militant group Hamas in a bid to secure the release of hostages held in Gaza.

“In the coming days we will increase the military and political pressure on Hamas because this is the only way to free our hostages,” Netanyahu said in a video statement on the eve of the Jewish holiday of Passover, threatening to “deliver additional and painful blows” without specifying.

Despite an international outcry, Netanyahu has repeatedly said that the army will launch a ground assault on Rafah, a southern Gaza city so far spared an Israeli invasion where more than 1.5 million Palestinians have taken refuge.

The army has said some of the hostages abducted from southern Israel during Hamas’s October 7 attack that sparked the war were being held in Rafah.

Military spokesman Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari said in a televised statement later on Sunday that “the chief of staff has approved the next steps for the war,” without offering details.

“On Passover, it will be 200 days of captivity for the hostages… We will fight until you return home to us.”

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FG to Launch CNG Initiative Ahead of Tinubu’s Anniversary

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The presidency announced on Sunday that the Federal Government is gearing up to launch its compressed natural gas (CNG) initiative in May, coinciding with President Bola Tinubu’s upcoming first anniversary in office.

Tinubu had declared the end of the fuel subsidy era during his inauguration, a move that led to a surge in fuel prices.

However, he assured the public of implementing measures to mitigate the impact, including the introduction of CNG-powered mass transit buses and tricycles.

According to presidential aide, Bayo Onanuga, the initiative is now ready to be set in motion after nearly a year in the making.

Onanuga stated in a late Sunday statement, “In all, over 600 buses are targeted for production in the first phase that will be accomplished this year.”

He further elaborated on the plans, mentioning, “A new plant on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway will assemble thousands of tricycles.”

Onanuga revealed that parts manufactured by Chinese company LUOJIA, in partnership with local entities, are en route to Nigeria and expected to arrive early in May.

He added, “About 2,500 of the tricycles will be ready before May 29, 2024.”

The Federal Government aims to procure “5,500 CNG vehicles (buses and tricycles), 100 Electric buses, and over 20,000 CNG conversion kits,” Onanuga explained.

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He also highlighted efforts to facilitate the development of CNG refilling stations and electric charging stations.

President Tinubu’s approval of tax and duty waivers in December 2023 has paved the way for collaboration with the private sector to advance the initiative.

Onanuga noted, “The private sector has responded with over $50 million in actual investments in refueling stations, conversion centers, and mother stations.”

Additionally, plans are underway to assist petrol-powered buses and taxis in transitioning to CNG. Onanuga assured, “Thousands of conversion kits for petrol-powered buses and taxis that want to migrate to CNG are also ready with CNG cylinders.”

In response to negotiations with labour unions over the subsidy removal effects, Tinubu has urged patience from Nigerians, expressing confidence in the long-term benefits of his reforms.

As part of the government’s efforts, a package includes a temporary pay increase for federal employees, suspension of VAT on diesel, and social security cash transfers to the poorest citizens.

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