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2016 is fast winding up with several ups and down in the Nation's polity, the year has also seen states come up with beautiful programmes, unprecedented developmental efforts from state governors. Here is a look at some of these key achievements of governors in the South West.
Lagos: Governor Akinwunmi Ambode Commissions Medical Helicopter –
Three weeks ago, Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, commissioned the first ever medical helicopter emergency service in Nigeria.at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH), Ikeja. Governor Ambode said the ‘Helipad commissioned is a lifesaving asset and critical complement to the efficient functioning of this Unit and other emergency services being rendered by the State. Over the years, we have witnessed emergency situations which require timely movement of victims to appropriate medical facilities. Keeping in mind that every minute matters in securing the lives of people involved in these incidents, the usual movement by road is not the best option in such situations. Helicopters have therefore become an efficient and reliable option which can only be made possible with the availability of helipads within the hospital environment.''
Osun: Gov. Aregbesola compensates Osun residents affected by road projects – Though enveloped in much controversies of late, more than 450 people whose farms were affected by road construction in Osun State on Monday, June 20 received monetary compensations.
Three other people, whose houses were affected by road construction in the rural areas, also collected keys to newly built houses.
Handing over the compensation and keys to the beneficiaries, Governor Rauf Aregbesola said the compensations were in fulfillment of his government’s promise that people will not be burdened by developments on-going in the different parts of the state.
He handed over cheques of N28 million to 450 farmers, including some traditional rulers, whose farms were affected by construction of roads in the rural areas by Rural Access and Mobility Project (RAMP) The three individuals who collected keys into their new houses worth N10 million include; Adebisi Dauda (Yinma Aba Village); Comfort Odebode (Gbengbeleku Village) and Akinwale Oyetade (Gbengbeleku Village) all in the suburb of Ile-Ife.
That singular act restored hope to those that have been earlier displaced.
Ekiti: Fayose bans cattle grazing in Ekiti -
The Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, this year banned grazing and rearing of cattle in the state, saying those interested in cattle farming should get their own private cattle ranch. The governor, who became the first ever state executive to take such a drastic measure in the country, made this known when he visited Oke-Ako in Ikole local government area of the State that was invaded by Fulani herdsmen that killed two residents of the town and injured others, warned that government would henceforth confiscate any cattle seen anywhere in the State apart from ranch created for them by their owners.
Ogun: (1) Amosun compensates residents displaced by Buhari Estate - Several persons whose houses were demolished by the Ogun State Government to make way for Muhammadu Buhari Estate in the Kobape, Obafemi-Owode local government area, were compensated by Governor Ibikunle Amosun. They were relocated few meters from the new estate into newly constructed houses as promised by the government when their buildings were to be demolished.
(2). Operation 40:40: February 2016, President Muhammadu Buhari commissioned 40 legacy projects to mark the 40th anniversary of the creation of Ogun State. The commissioning of all the 40 completed projects which are scattered across the three Senatorial districts of the state was part of the Ibikunle Amosun- led administration’s commitment to render stewardship of his five years of steering the affairs of the state to the people. The projects included roads, bridges, model schools as well as ultra-modern-day markets. The projects were tagged ‘legacy projects’ because they are edifices that would in the near future, become a reference point for good governance in the state. The state under Governor Ibikunle Amosun, has also attracted lots of investors into the state.
Oyo: Japan hands over N2bn classroom projects to Oyo –
The Japanese Government has recently committed about N2bn to the construction of classrooms, renovation and equipment of 30 public primary schools across Oyo state through its donor organisation, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA).
The projects, which were spread across 30 schools in 19 Local Governments of the state, comprised 231 classrooms, 3900 pupils’ desk and benches, 209 teachers’ tables and chairs, as well as 231 blackboards and 218 toilets.
Ajimobi's government had also earmarked substantial fund to the education sector in the 2016 appropriation bill for the construction and renovation of classroom buildings, as well as for the provision of furniture for pupils and teachers.
Ondo: Olusegun Mimiko's Giant Strides in Health Sector -
The giant strides of Governor Olusegun Mimiko-led administration in the Health Care services in Ondo State is a model for Nigeria's health sector. A Medical Doctor himself, Governor Mimiko has recorded unprecedented achievements in qualitative health care services with respect to women and children – with Abiye and Agbebiye Safe Motherhood. Mimiko's Health Programmes have been lauded by the United Nations as one that should serve as a model for Nigeria and Africa. Mimiko will this year complete his second term tenure as the Governor of Ondo State.
Lagos: Governor Akinwunmi Ambode Commissions Medical Helicopter –
Three weeks ago, Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, commissioned the first ever medical helicopter emergency service in Nigeria.at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH), Ikeja. Governor Ambode said the ‘Helipad commissioned is a lifesaving asset and critical complement to the efficient functioning of this Unit and other emergency services being rendered by the State. Over the years, we have witnessed emergency situations which require timely movement of victims to appropriate medical facilities. Keeping in mind that every minute matters in securing the lives of people involved in these incidents, the usual movement by road is not the best option in such situations. Helicopters have therefore become an efficient and reliable option which can only be made possible with the availability of helipads within the hospital environment.''
Osun: Gov. Aregbesola compensates Osun residents affected by road projects – Though enveloped in much controversies of late, more than 450 people whose farms were affected by road construction in Osun State on Monday, June 20 received monetary compensations.
Three other people, whose houses were affected by road construction in the rural areas, also collected keys to newly built houses.
Handing over the compensation and keys to the beneficiaries, Governor Rauf Aregbesola said the compensations were in fulfillment of his government’s promise that people will not be burdened by developments on-going in the different parts of the state.
He handed over cheques of N28 million to 450 farmers, including some traditional rulers, whose farms were affected by construction of roads in the rural areas by Rural Access and Mobility Project (RAMP) The three individuals who collected keys into their new houses worth N10 million include; Adebisi Dauda (Yinma Aba Village); Comfort Odebode (Gbengbeleku Village) and Akinwale Oyetade (Gbengbeleku Village) all in the suburb of Ile-Ife.
That singular act restored hope to those that have been earlier displaced.
Ekiti: Fayose bans cattle grazing in Ekiti -
The Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, this year banned grazing and rearing of cattle in the state, saying those interested in cattle farming should get their own private cattle ranch. The governor, who became the first ever state executive to take such a drastic measure in the country, made this known when he visited Oke-Ako in Ikole local government area of the State that was invaded by Fulani herdsmen that killed two residents of the town and injured others, warned that government would henceforth confiscate any cattle seen anywhere in the State apart from ranch created for them by their owners.
Ogun: (1) Amosun compensates residents displaced by Buhari Estate - Several persons whose houses were demolished by the Ogun State Government to make way for Muhammadu Buhari Estate in the Kobape, Obafemi-Owode local government area, were compensated by Governor Ibikunle Amosun. They were relocated few meters from the new estate into newly constructed houses as promised by the government when their buildings were to be demolished.
(2). Operation 40:40: February 2016, President Muhammadu Buhari commissioned 40 legacy projects to mark the 40th anniversary of the creation of Ogun State. The commissioning of all the 40 completed projects which are scattered across the three Senatorial districts of the state was part of the Ibikunle Amosun- led administration’s commitment to render stewardship of his five years of steering the affairs of the state to the people. The projects included roads, bridges, model schools as well as ultra-modern-day markets. The projects were tagged ‘legacy projects’ because they are edifices that would in the near future, become a reference point for good governance in the state. The state under Governor Ibikunle Amosun, has also attracted lots of investors into the state.
Oyo: Japan hands over N2bn classroom projects to Oyo –
The Japanese Government has recently committed about N2bn to the construction of classrooms, renovation and equipment of 30 public primary schools across Oyo state through its donor organisation, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA).
The projects, which were spread across 30 schools in 19 Local Governments of the state, comprised 231 classrooms, 3900 pupils’ desk and benches, 209 teachers’ tables and chairs, as well as 231 blackboards and 218 toilets.
Ajimobi's government had also earmarked substantial fund to the education sector in the 2016 appropriation bill for the construction and renovation of classroom buildings, as well as for the provision of furniture for pupils and teachers.
Ondo: Olusegun Mimiko's Giant Strides in Health Sector -
The giant strides of Governor Olusegun Mimiko-led administration in the Health Care services in Ondo State is a model for Nigeria's health sector. A Medical Doctor himself, Governor Mimiko has recorded unprecedented achievements in qualitative health care services with respect to women and children – with Abiye and Agbebiye Safe Motherhood. Mimiko's Health Programmes have been lauded by the United Nations as one that should serve as a model for Nigeria and Africa. Mimiko will this year complete his second term tenure as the Governor of Ondo State.
