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Ogun first lady worthy symbol of selfless service – Commissioner
The Ogun Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Adijat Adeleye, has described the First Lady of the state, Mrs Bamidele Abiodun, as a worthy symbol of selfless service and one dedicated to aiding women’s empowerment and child protection across the state.
Adeleye stated that Mrs Abiodun has consistently advocated for policies, initiatives, and programs that provided voice to the voiceless and campaigned for women’s rights.
She disclosed this on Wednesday, during a special birthday celebration held in commemoration of the First Lady’s birthday held at the Juvenile Correctional Centre, Asero, Abeokuta.
The Commissioner maintained that the First Lady’s decision to celebrate with the special children was a reflection of her value as a person who has a firm belief in the lowest strata of the society.
Her words, ”Your Excellency, your life transcends ceremonial titles, embodying quiet strength, dignity, and boundless compassion.
“ Through the transformative work of the Ajose Foundation and the consistent collaboration with our Ministry, you have redefined advocacy, not as a mere slogan, but as a daily commitment to touching lives, restoring hope, and nurturing communities.
“ Whether empowering women, educating the girl-child, or championing wellness, your impact is felt in real time, in real spaces, by real people”.
In their respective goodwill messages, the Deputy Speaker, Ogun State House of Assembly, Ajayi Bolanle, Special Adviser to the Governor on Trade, Mrs. Oluwayemisi Dawodu, her counterpart in the ministry of Women Affairs, Mrs. Lawal Olanbiwoninu, Permanent Secretary, Hospital Management Board, Dr. Olayinka Elemide, amongst others, eulogized the first lady for being supportive to the various policies of the present administration, especially in women and child empowerment likewise protection.
They commended her for always giving increasing priority to issues that concerned people and children with special needs, admonishing the children to dream big as the present administration would keep providing safe environment for them.
In her remarks, Mrs Bamidele Abiodun, appreciated the dignitaries for the wishes and lauded the complementary efforts of the State Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development at celebrating the values she stands for.
She reassured of her commitment to evolving and supporting policies that would give stronger voice to the children and women.
The highlight of the event was the donation of food items and prizes to the Juvenile Correctional Centre by the celebrant.
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, on Friday declared that he’s still a member of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP.
Wike’s comment followed his expulsion from the party by the faction led by National Chairman, Kabiru Turaki.
Turaki had formally dispatched expulsion certificates to 11 prominent party chieftains, including Wike, former Ekiti State governor, Ayodele Fayose, Senator Samuel Anyanwu, Umaru Bature, Kamarudeen Ajibade, SAN, Abdurahman Muhammad Senator Mao Ohuabunwa.
He said their expulsion was aimed at sanitising the party ahead of the 2027 elections.
Reacting to the development on Friday, Wike dismissed the claim while assuring that he would continue to work with other party members in making PDP a relevant opposition party.
The minister spoke while addressing journalists after inspecting the Interchange bridge and road linking Gwarinpa with Jahi and direct to Katampe, Gishiri and Maitama.
He said, “Those that are factionalized are bound to leave the party, I’m still in PDP and you can see that not everybody has left.
“We still have good numbers and we will continue to work together and that’s what I have said to the party. Put your house in order because at the end of the day, if you don’t put your house in order, it’s the party that is losing.
“So those who are worried, we can work together to see how the party can remain a relevant opposition.”
The governments of Abia and Imo States have announced the launching of a joint security taskforce and surveillance along the Aba-Owerri expressway, starting from Owerrinta in Abia State all the way to Owerri, Imo State.
The launch followed recent attacks by criminals on the expressway, including kidnapping, armed robbery and other criminal activities.
The formation of the joint security taskforce and surveillance was announced by Ferdinand Ekeoma, the Special Adviser to Governor Alex Otti on Media and Publicity.
His statement read in part: “Arising from a strategic emergency security meeting held today, 4th December, 2025, by the Governors of Abia and Imo Sates at the Imo State Government Owerri House, His Excellency Governor Alex Otti and His Excellency Senator Hope Uzodinma resolved to set up a joint security Taskforce that shall consist of Soldiers, Naval Personnel, Police Officers , DSS Personnel, and other Government Security Agencies.
“The joint security Taskforce shall, starting from tomorrow 5th December 2025, patrol the road 24 hours nonstop, while carrying out massive surveillance in the surrounding bushes using sophisticated drones and other modern security equipment.”
According to the statement, Governor Alex Otti commended the Governor of Imo State for arresting the criminals who carried out an attack on His advanced team and other passengers a few days ago.
“The two Governors, while assuring citizens plying the road on a daily basis and those returning home for Christmas of their safety and security, warn that there would be severe consequences for any criminal caught on the road going forward”, Ekeoma concluded.
President Bola Tinubu has transmitted to the senate two lists of 34 career and 31 non career ambassadors nominees for screening and confirmation.
Prominent names listed as non career ambassadors include Reno Omokri, Femi Fani-Kayode, Gen. Abdulrahman Dambazau, Victor Ikpeazu and Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi.
Also listed as non career ambassadors nominees are Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, Vice Admiral Ete Ibas, Senator Jimoh Ibrahim, Senator Nora Daduut, Fatima Ajimobi, and Senator Ita Enang among others.
The two lists brings to 68 number of persons nominated so far as ambassadors awaiting confirmation by the Senate.
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