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Ondo 2024: Engaging Rural Communities And Rallying Support For Aiyedatiwa

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In a bid to ensure Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa’s victory at the November 16 Ondo Guber election, the Community Engagement for Lucky Aiyedatiwa (CELA) support group has launched a door-to-door movement across rural communities in Ondo state. The movement kicked off in Idanre local government and aims to engage residents, spreading the message of the Lucky Aiyedatiwa continuity agenda.

Convener Iwakun Adeolu expressed the group’s commitment to including rural communities in the governance of the state. The initiative seeks to understand the needs and desires of the communities, ensuring their voices are heard and their concerns addressed by the government.

“We are delighted to hear positive feedback about Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa’s administration from our people,” said Iwakun. “The Governor is not only a good listener but also understands the responsibilities of leading a progressive state like ours. We urge our people to support the continuity of Governor Aiyedatiwa’s government, as it is the best course of action.”

Community leaders have expressed satisfaction with Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa’s performance within a short period of time. They commend the initiative of prioritizing the interests of rural communities and appreciate the Governor’s willingness to visit and understand their challenges.

Chief Olofintuyi Rufus, leader of the Ipoba community, shared his gratitude, stating, “This is the first time a Governorship aspirant has shown interest in visiting us to understand our needs and challenges. We appreciate the Governor for his efforts and extend our support, pleading with him to help us address our concerns.”

Oba Omosebi Albert, the Alajowa of Ajowa, a traditional ruler, emphasized the importance of sustaining engagement with rural communities. He believes that by doing so, these communities can also benefit from the positive changes brought by good governance in the state.

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The engagement will span across all 18 local government areas of the state, as announced by the Director of Media, Seun Aruwajoye. The aim is to ensure that no community is left behind and that the benefits of strong leadership are felt by all residents.

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Kaduna State to hold education summit – Commissioner

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Kaduna State Government will convene an Education Summit as part of its strategy to bring about transformative change in the education sector, which will be anchored on four strategic pillars.

The Commissioner for Education, Professor Muhammad Sani Bello, who disclosed this while inaugurating the steering committee, further said that the event will be titled KADA EDUPACT International Summit 2025″.

According to him, one of the pillars is the Policy/Governance/Innovative Education Financing Pillar.

The Commissioner also listed the Access and Retention, Credible Learning Outcomes From Quality Inputs Pillars, as well as the Technology and Innovation pillars.

Prof Bello argued that the main objective of the summit is “to forge an Educational Pact between the government and the people, establishing commitment to shared model for education delivery, measurable outcomes and clearly defined negotiables.”

He further said that experts will make motivating presentations, adding that the Summit will provide opportunity for robust discussions on local and international investments in education, policy-making as well as technological innovations for improved teaching and learning.

The Commissioner also assured that a comprehensive education development roadmap for Kaduna State would fashioned out during the summit.

He said that the Director General of Kaduna State Schools Quality Assurance Authority, Professor Usman Abubakar Zaria, will coordinate the activities of the steering committee, whose membership cuts across relevant Ministries Department and Agencies.

Sub-committees to handle various aspects of the summit were announced immediately after the steering committee was inaugurated.

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Police Bust Human Trafficking Ring In Oyo, Rescue 84 Victims

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The Oyo State Police Command has uncovered a human trafficking ring in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital.

In a major operation, the police rescued 83 individuals and a child from a house in the Orogun area of the city, where they had allegedly been held for an undisclosed period.

Preliminary reports suggest that the victims, believed to be nationals of the Democratic Republic of Congo, were lured to Nigeria under the pretence of being offered employment opportunities.

There are also claims that the perpetrators extorted significant sums of money, reportedly in dollars, from the victims’ parents and relatives as part of the elaborate scheme.

The rescued individuals are currently at the Police Headquarters in Eleyele, Ibadan, where authorities are conducting further investigations to ascertain the full details of the case.

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Pope Francis Laid To Rest In Santa Maria Maggiore Basilica

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Pope Francis was buried inside his favourite Rome church after a funeral mass in St Peter’s Square, the Vatican said on Saturday.

Francis, who died on Monday aged 88, was laid to rest during a 30-minute ceremony which started at 1:00 pm (1100 GMT) at the Santa Maria Maggiore basilica in the Italian capital.

Footage shared by the Holy See showed cardinals marking his wooden and zinc coffin with red wax seals.

Cardinal Kevin Farrell, who as camerlengo is running the Vatican’s day-to-day affairs until a new pope is elected, sprinkled it with holy water after it was lowered into a tomb set inside an alcove.

A reproduction of the pectoral cross worn by Francis during his lifetime hung above it.

Francis had asked that the tomb, located near the altar of Saint Francis, be simple and unadorned, reflecting the humble spirit of his papacy.

The tombstone bears only the inscription “Franciscus” — the pope’s name in Latin.

Its marble is sourced from Liguria, the northwestern Italian region once home to the Argentine pontiff’s Italian ancestors.

Francis, born Jorge Bergoglio, had specified in his will the exact spot he wanted to be buried, in the side nave of the beloved fifth-century AD church.

The pontiff was devoted to the worship of the Virgin Mary and made a point of praying in Santa Maria Maggiore before leaving on trips abroad and upon his return to Rome.

Located in the heart of Rome, the basilica already holds the tombs of seven popes.

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