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  • Ondo to get new stadium soon, says Aiyedatiwa

    Representative of Gov. Aiyedatiwa, Deputy Governor Olayide Adelami, leading the Olympic Day Run event

    Stadium

    By Segun Giwa

    Akure,June 29,2024 (NAN) Gov. Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo said on Saturday that plans were on to construct a brand new stadium in the state to help nurture talents who would represent the state and the country at international competitions.

    Aiyedatiwa made this known in his speech at an event to commemorate the 2024 Olympic Day Run held at the Ondo State Sports Complex, Akure.

    The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports the event featuring Olympians, sports men and women started from the Government House and terminated at the state sports complex.

    The governor, who was represented by his deputy, Mr Olayide Adelam, said efforts were in top gear to ensure that work commenced at the site of the new stadium to ease the pressure placed on the old stadium.

    He promised that the state would continue to support the objectives of the Olympic celebration which among others was to promote national unity and grassroots sports development in the country.

    “Efforts are on to award the contract of the new stadium at Araromi in Akure to curb the over stretching of facilities at the Ondo State Sports Complex and to enhance sports development in the state.

    “The contract for the upgrading of Akure township stadium has been awarded by the state government to a reputable contractor to make the facilities meet international standards for the use of the sports loving people of Ondo state.

    “Other mini stadia in Ondo, Ikare and Ile Oluji will also be awarded soon to meet the yearnings and aspirations of the people.

    “Our administration will continue to give necessary priority to sports,” he said.

    Aiyedatiwa said his administration was determined to give the state a befitting stadium and that he would prioritise sports and also pay attention to the welfare of athletes.

    He described sports as a good avenue for social interaction and integration amongst youths.

    “Sports is very dear to our hearts in Ondo and our administration will not relent in its efforts to engage the people in sporting activities for health benefits and as a chosen career where we gainfully employ the youth,” he said.

    In his welcome address, Mr Saka Ogunleye, the Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, said the sustainability of the event was a clear indication that sport remained a veritable instrument for the promotion of global peace.

    “The extension of the event to Ondo State is a clear indication that sports promote global peace.

    “We are committed to prioritise sports and engage the youths in a meaningful way through sporting activities. Sports facilities are upgraded all over the state.

    “Our target is to ensure that our athletes are able to compete with their counterparts outside the state and win laurels and go further to thereby represent Nigeria in international competitions.”

    The representative of the Nigeria Olympic Committee, Mr Sylvester Ikuejamoye, in his remarks, noted that sporting activities keep the mind and body strong.

    Ikuejamoye also said that healthy living can also be gotten through sports. (NAN)(www.nannews.ng)

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  • Ondo govt. approves judicial village, N980m Akure Stadium projects

     

    Approval

    By Segun Giwa

    Akure, June 12, 2024 (NAN) The Ondo State Government has approved the building of a new judicial village and renovation of the  state’s  Sports Complex.

    It has also approved the construction of a 28 kilometre road in Irele local government area that leads to the state’s free trade zone and Edo.

    The Commissioners for Justice, Mr Kayode Ajulo (SAN), Commissioner for  Sports, Saka Yusuf-Ogunleye, and Special Adviser on Infrastructure Ayo Babalola, disclosed this at a news  briefing after the State Executive Council (SEC) meeting held on Tuesday in Akure.

    Ajulo announced that the SEC approved the building of a new judicial village that would be a legacy project of the current administration.

    The commissioner said the building project would be  different from previous ones and would be more befitting and conducive for judicial workers in the state.

    “This project has been conceptualised earlier, this is what is important to our governor and a laudable project.

    “And I believe this is the first time we are having such project in Ondo State to have a befitting place for our justices and where people get justice,” he said.

    Also, the Commissioner for Sports and Youth Development said that the executive council had approved N980 million for the renovation of the Ondo State Sports Complex, Akure.

    Yusuf-Ogunleye said the renovation would cover the main pitch,  indoor sports hall and other necessary facilities to make the stadium a better place.

    He commended Gov. Lucky Aiyedatiwa for his unwavering support for the development of sports and support for youths in the state.

    Meanwhile, the Special Adviser on Infrastructure, Mr Ayo Babalola, said that the executive council had approved construction of the 28 kilometre Akotobo- Iju-Osun road in Irele Local Government Area of the state.

    Babalola said that the road when completed would add economic value to lives of the people of the state, provide access to the  free trade zone, Edo and the ongoing Federal Government’s  coastal road.  (NAN)(www.nannews.ng)

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  • Aiyedatiwa flags off 1,000m concrete walkway, jetty in Ilaje

     

    Aiyedatiwa at flag off of the project in Obe-Nla in Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State

    Walkway

    By Segun Giwa

    Ilaje, June 3, 2024 (NAN) Gov. Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State on Monday, flagged-off the construction of a 1,000-meter concrete walkway and a jetty at Obe-Nla, Ilaje Local Government Area of the state.

    Speaking at the ceremony in Ilaje, Aiyedatiwa  expressed happiness that he inaugurated the impactful project in his country home.

    The governor said the community’s long standing demand for a durable and safe concrete walkway had been long overdue.

    According to him, the project is a testament to his administration’s commitment to improving quality of life of residents in the state.

    “This moment is unique in several respects. Firstly, it is for me a historic homecoming to flag-off an important project like this in my
    own community, here in Obe-Nla as the governor of Ondo state.

    ”I thank Almighty God for this rare honour in fulfilment of just one of His numerous purposes for me as a man who hails from this community,” he said.

    The governor highlighted the project’s innovative engineering design, adding that it was departure from the traditional wooden walkways prevalent in the region.

    Aiyedatiwa reiterated his administration’s resolve to the overall development of Ondo state, stating that other key projects were underway.

    The governor said that the completion of the 28.5-kilometer Aboto-Atijere road, the third phase of the Igbokoda-Ayetoro road construction and the imminent commencement of a 4.72-kilometer link road between Ugbonla and Ayetoro were on course.

    According to the governor, the projects are expected to significantly enhance socio-economic activities and address critical challenges such as the Ayetoro sea incursion.

    “We have deliberately factored durability into the project and daily safety and comfort of our people as they make use of the concrete walkway and jetty to ensure long-term benefits,” he said.

    Aiyedatiwa praised the collaboration with service providers to ensure availability of pre-paid meters, enhancing electricity access in Okitipupa, Irele, Ilaje, and Ese-Odo Local Government Areas.

    The governor assured residents that the Ondo State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (OSOPADEC) would receive the statutory 40 per cent  of the 13 per cent  Oil Derivation Fund to expedite ongoing and future projects in Ilaje and Ese-Odo Local Government Areas.

    Aiyedatiwa later expressed gratitude to the community for their support, loyalty and commitment of the people to his administration and the All Progressives Congress (APC).

    Earlier in his welcome address, the OSOPADEC Chairman, Sam Erejuwa, said that the contract for the project was awarded in August 2023.

    Erejuwa, however, said due to unforeseen circumstances, it was delayed.

    “Now, it’s finally becoming a reality, God’s timing is perfect,” he said.

    The traditional ruler of the host community, Oba Andrew Kolawole, said that the project would significantly boost the economic development of the fishing communities.

    He expressed the community’s deep appreciation for the governor’s unwavering commitment to improving the riverine areas.

    Some residents of the Community,Olajide Samson and Biodun Adelarin, who lauded Aiyedatiwa for being sensitive to their plights, expressed optimism about the project’s potential impact. (NAN)(wwwnannews.ng)

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