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Adelegbe Highlights Achievements, Pledges More Development for Owo/Ose Member of the House of Representatives for Owo/Ose Federal Constituency, Otunba Hon. Dr. Timehin Adelegbe, has reiterated his commitment to the development of his constituency, highlighting numerous achievements in infrastructure, education, agriculture, and empowerment. Speaking at a press briefing, Adelegbe emphasized his dedication to improving the lives of his constituents through various initiatives. He noted that several projects, including school renovations, skill acquisition centers, and bursary awards for students, had been completed, while others were in progress. His efforts in agriculture have also benefited farmers through the distribution of improved cocoa seedlings, farming tools, and training in modern techniques. In the area of empowerment, Adelegbe announced that thousands of market women, youths, and artisans had received financial aid, work tools, and business grants to boost economic activities...

  ODIRS disburses N42m land use charge, radio/TV licence revenues to 18 Ondo Local Govts The Ondo State Internal Revenue Service (ODIRS) has presented cheques totaling ₦20,445,784.00 for land use charges and ₦22,100,000.00 for radio and television license revenue to the 18 local government chairmen. The cheques were handed over during the March edition of the Joint State Revenue Committee (JSRC) meeting, held at the ODIRS Hall in Alagbaka, Akure. Strengthening Revenue Collection The Acting Chairman of ODIRS, Mr. Bayo Rojugbokan, emphasized that the JSRC serves as a collaborative platform between ODIRS and the local government chairmen to harmonize policies and guidelines for efficient internal revenue collection across the state. “We are making progress and fostering a cooperative approach toward improved revenue collection in Ondo State. Compared to previous disbursements, this allocation is higher, and I believe the local government chairmen are pleased to receive these cheques...

IFAD/LIFE-ND ONDO OFFICE GRADUATES OVER 5000 INCUBATEES, TO ENGAGE 6,000 MORE THIS YEAR. Over 5,000 incubatees engaged by the IFAD/LIFE-ND, Ondo Project have been presented with certificates of participation by the Office. At a short ceremony held at the Ministry of Women Affairs, Akure, representatives of the incubatees drawn from the 10 local government areas where the project is taking place were advised to use the knowledge they have acquired to benefit their communities. The National Project Coordinator, who spoke through the State Project Coordinator, Prince Olawale Ademola, said the IFAD/LIFE-ND Project was aimed at alleviating poverty in the Niger Delta states, focusing on women and youths. "You are our ambassadors. Go and use the seeds we have given you wisely. Develop what you have learned, become employers of labor, and engage other youths. I am looking for 20 champions in each local government area. I am talking about 20 people I can show the world as successful produ...