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The Ijaw National Congress (INC) Akure chapter has congratulated Ondo State Governor, His Excellency, Hon. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa on his electoral victory in the November 16 Governorship Election in the state. In a statement issued by the chairman of Ijaw National Congress, Akure chapter, Comrade Ajele Ayodeji Johnson, they expressed their delight at the governor's victory, describing it as a testament to his leadership qualities and the trust the people of Ondo State have in him. The Ijaw National Congress is the apex Ijaw socio-cultural organization that speaks and cares for all Ijaws wherever they live.  The Akure chapter of the Congress stated that Governor Aiyedatiwa's victory is a clear indication of the people's desire for continuity and progress in the state. The Congress commended the governor for his efforts in developing the state and improving the lives of its citizens. The Ijaw National Congress also praised the people of Ondo State for their peaceful conduc...

The Senior Special Assistant to the Governor of Ondo State on Agriculture and Agricbusiness, Mr Wemimo Akinsola has commended the Governor of  State Hon. Lucky Aiyedatiwa for signing four Executive Orders. Mr Akinsola gave the commendation while briefing Press Men in his Office, Alagbaka Akure on the importance of the Executive Order to agriculture activities in the State. According to the Senior Special Assistance to Mr Governor on Agribusiness, the Executive Orders are aimed at benefiting the State through the creation of more jobs to the youths, land accessible for farmers. The Executive Orders would also provide an enabling environment for business growth, improving physical planning and protecting owners of landed properties in the state, he noted  Mr Akinsola added that the new Executive Order would  also encourage foreign investors on mechanized systems of farming as well as agricultural value chains. "The Aiyedatiwa led administration is poised to reposition agric...

By Chidinma Ewunonu-Aluko The Director of Robotics and AI in Nigeria, Dr Olusola Ayoola, has remarked that the use of AI is not ultimately perfect yet while humanity component remains critical to justice in Nigeria. Ayoola said this on Tuesday at the ongoing Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Ibadan branch 2024 Law Week and 70th anniversary celebration. Ayoola, who was the lead Speaker on the topic, “The Lawful Use of Robotics And Artificial Intelligence in Legal Practice In Nigeria”, said human intelligence remained critical to justice dispensation in Nigeria. Ayoola emphasised that human intelligence was still needed in the Legal system in spite of the use of AI. He called on policymakers to promote open source platforms for accessing, referencing and validating court judgments. Ayoola said that there was the need for court judgments and processes to be in digital text formats and not scanned images. “The judiciary should invest in training human capacity development and invest in solid...

The State Coordinator of the National Youth Service Corps in Ondo State, Mrs. Kuburat Omowumi Bakare has told corps members to see their posting to places of primary assignment as a divine call to impact positively on their host communities.  The State Coordinator made the statement at the Multipurpose Hall of the NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp, Ikare-Akoko, while debriefing the 2024 Batch 'C' (Stream ) corps members.  Bakare, who praised the members of the service corps for their disciplined disposition during the period of the orientation course, urged them to maintain the tempo throughout the service year. She advised them to be humble and respectful wherever they find themselves, saying that humility will open many doors of opportunities, which their certificates may not open for them. She informed the corps participants on the extant policy of addressing the Press or posting NYSC activities on social media, stating that only the Director General or his accredited represe...

The National Youth Service Corps has assured corps members deployed to Ondo State and others that would be coming on relocation that the Scheme will continue to cater for their wellbeing and safety. The State Coordinator, Mrs. Kuburat Omowumi Bakare gave the assurance when she presided over the closing ceremony to signal the end of the orientation course for 2024 Batch 'C' (Stream 1) corps members.  Bakare said that the Sunshine State is a peaceful state and that one of the priorities of the government of the day is the safety of lives and property of all, irrespective of political, ethnic or religious leanings.  "Government will continue to strive, more than ever before, to ensure that corps members in all the nooks and crannies of the state receive special security attention. Nevertheless, you have a role to play in this by making sure you are identified as corps members all the time and avoid mixing with miscreants and hoodlums". The NYSC Ondo State boss enjoined t...

  The Governor of Ondo State, Hon. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has lauded the achievements and legacy of former governor, Dr. Olusegun Mimiko, describing him as a leader who served the state with distinction and left an indelible mark on its history. Speaking during the Special Divine Agenda Praise Evening held on Monday at the Dome in Akure, to commemorate Dr. Mimiko’s 70th birthday, Governor Aiyedatiwa called the occasion a joyful moment of reflection and celebration. He praised the former governor for being a trailblazer who not only started well but ended his tenure on a high note, emphasizing that such a legacy is worthy of recognition and admiration. “Dr. Mimiko is a leader who transformed Ondo State through impactful projects and policies that touched the lives of our people in profound ways. His dedication to human-centered governance earned him the love and respect of the citizens.  "This celebration is a testament to the legacy he has built and the affection people ha...

  Visitor to Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko, and Governor of Ondo State, Dr. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has praised the institution for consistently bringing global recognition to the state and pledged his administration’s untiring support to sustain its impressive achievements. Speaking at the 13th Convocation Ceremony held on Saturday, December 14, 2024, Governor Aiyedatiwa congratulated the University on its continued academic excellence. A total of 6,837 students graduated from the 2022/2023 and 2023/2024 academic sessions, with 62 earning First-Class Honours. Adeunola Anthonia Abe, a Linguistics and Languages graduate, emerged as the overall best, boasting a CGPA of 4.82. This number of graduands includes 657 postgraduate students, among whom 46 have earned their Ph.D. degrees.   Governor Aiyedatiwa, Hon. Adegboyega Adeyemi Adefarati, and Mr. Hamzat Ayodele Subair, were also conferred with honorary degrees of Doctor of Public Administration, Doctor of Political...