Ondo Assembly Receives N33.86bn 2025 Budget Proposal For Oil-producing Areas

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4 months ago

May 15, 2025

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The Ondo State House of Assembly on Thursday received N33. 86 billion budget proposal for the Ondo State Oil Producing Development Area Commission for 2025 fiscal year.

The financial bill, which was read by the Assembly’s Clerk, Mr Benjamin Jaiyeola, earmarked the sum of N4,474,650,00 for recurrent expenditure, while a sum of N29,112,500 is for capital expenditure.

The News Agency of Nigeria reports that OSOPADEC has a mandate of making intervention provisions for the oil producing communities in the state.

The House later committed the bill to the House Adhoc Committee on OSOPADEC for scrutiny after the first and second reading, with a mandate to report back to the house in two weeks.

Speaking on the bill, Mr Oluwatoyin Allen (Ese-Odo Constituency/APC) said that the budget estimate when passed would improve the living standard of the people of the oil producing communities.

Allen added that the bill after passed would boost the economy of the state, urging the committee to consider infrastructural facilities like schools and health centres.

Similarly, Mrs Fayemi Obayelu (Ilaje 2/APC) stated that the bill should be critically evaluated as the most vulnerable were the women.

Obayelu added that the intervention by OSOPADEC would go a long way in assisting the people of the oil producing communities.

Other lawmakers asked for accountability and prudence for the mandate areas to get the best when the bill is passed.

In his speech, the Speaker of the House, Chief Olamide Oladiji, said that it was crucial that the lawmakers prioritise the needs of their constituents.

Oladiji also enjoined the lawmakers to remain steadfast in their commitment to promoting good governance and to ensure social justice in fostering economic growth.

He announced an Adhoc Committees on OSOPADEC to be headed by Mr Oluwatoyin Allen and Adhoc Committee on Health to be headed by Mr Chris Ogunlana.

He said the committees would be saddled with the responsibility of ministries and the MDA’s pending when the statutory standing committees would be reconstituted

Oladiji encouraged members of the committees to work tirelessly towards building a better future for the people guided by the principles of justice, equality, and progress.

Similarly, a bill for a law to amend the University of Medical Sciences Teaching Hospital, Ondo, Ondo State Law, 2019 scaled the first reading.
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INEC CVR: CSO Expresses Worry Over Poor Deployment Of Machines, Manpower To LGs In Edo

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2 hours ago

August 29, 2025

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By Joseph Ebi Kanjo

Edo Civil Society Organisations (EDOCSO) has expressed worry over the poor deployment of capturing machines and manpower to Igueben Local Government Area of the state by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in the ongoing Ongoing Continuous Voters Registration (CVR).

The Coordinator, EDOCSO, Igueben Study Centre, Leftist Enabulele Larry, and Secretary, Leftist Mark Akande expressed the CSO sentiment when the duo visited the INEC headquarters in Igueben where the CBR in the local government is taking place.

In a statement made available to INFO DAILY on Friday, the leadership of EDOCSO, Igueben Study Centre condemned the “use of only two capturing devices in a local government with over 69, 396 in population.”

The duo noted in the statement that their findings at the INEC headquarters revealed two capturing machines were deployed to each local government across the 18 local government areas of the state.

The civil society members said INEC excuse of deploying two capturing machines to each local government was not germane enough because many do not have a computer or android phone to do the online registration INEC gave as an excuse.

“The question here is, what is the percentage of our people mostly the aged individuals, that have access to Android mobile and other internet gadgets in Edo state?

“How many people can afford internet data to enable them have access internet services in Edo state under the current excruciating economic pains by the people?

“How many of the Edo people can even manipulate the Android mobile phone to the extent of navigating the internet hurdles to undertake the job is INEC? If INEC is not ready for the job, they should tell Nigerians.

“If citizens are now advised to individually undertake the statutory job of INEC, of what purpose does the commission serve to the people? etc,” they said.

As at when filing this report, INFO DAILY was yet to get a reply from the message sent to the INEC in Edo for reaction.

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Edo Sports Commission Boss Celebrates Okpehbolo On Birthday

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7 hours ago

August 29, 2025

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The Executive Chairman of the Edo State Sports Commission, Hon. Amadin Desmond Enabulele, has felicated with Governor Monday Okpebholo, on the occasion of his birthday.

In a statement issued on Friday by his Media Officer, Edoko Wilson Edoko, Enabulele Okpebholo as a visionary leader whose dedication to the growth and development of the state has continued to inspire confidence and admiration across all sectors, especially sports.

Enabulele, who highlighted the governor’s unwavering commitment to youth empowerment through sports development, noted that under his leadership, Edo State has witnessed significant strides in grassroots sporting initiatives and infrastructure.

“His Excellency, Senator Monday Okpebholo, is not just a political leader but a beacon of hope for the younger generation.

“His passion for excellence and inclusive governance is evident in the way he has continued to support policies that uplift our youths and promote sporting excellence,” the statement read.

The Executive Chairman prayed for long life, good health, and continued wisdom for the governor as he steers the affairs of the state towards greater prosperity.

“On behalf of the entire Edo State Sports Commission, I extend our warmest birthday wishes to His Excellency at 55. May this new chapter of his life be filled with more accomplishments and divine grace,” he added.

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Oba Of Benin Suspends Palace Chiefs

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17 hours ago

August 28, 2025

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The Oba of Benin, Ewuare II, has suspended two of his chiefs for falling for dereliction of duties.

This was contained in a statement signed by the Secretary to the Benin Traditional Council (BTC), Frank Irabor and made available to journalists in Benin City.

He said their suspension was as a result of their long absence from the palace, resulting in their failure to carry out their palace responsibilities.

The suspended persons are: Chief John Igiehon, the Izuwako of Benin and chief Aimiukpomonyako Oghogho (Ebengho), the Oyenmwensoba of Benin.

“The under-mentioned two (2) chiefs have been suspended from the Palace of the Oba of Benin.

“This is as a result of their long absence from the Palace, resulting in their failure to carry out their Palace responsibilities.

“The public is advised to be wary of unscrupulous chiefs that are no longer functioning in the Palace. His Royal Majesty has approved their _ Suspension and directed the public be duly informed.

“The names of the chiefs are: – ; 1. CHIEF JOHN IGIEHON, THE IZUWAKO OF BENIN and, _ 2 CHIEF AIMIUKPOMONYAKO OGHOGHO (EBENGHO), THE OYENMWENSOBA OF BENIN”, the statement said.