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SDP unveils Akingboye as candidate for Ondo 2024
The Social Democratic Party (SDP) has unveiled Otunba Bamidele Akingboye popularly known as OBA as its governorship candidate for the 2024 Ondo State Governorship election.
A statement from the Party’s headquarters made available to the Guardian described Akingboye as a philanthropist, business tycoon and first-rate technocrat of decades of national and international experience.
He emerged as the SDP Candidate through due process of substitution primary election in line with INEC regulations and other relevant provisions of law.
A Certified Fraud Examiner, Otunba Akingboye, who hails from Okitipupa, Ondo South, is an alumnus of Lagos Business School (Pan-Atlantic University) and University of Heriot Walt University, Edinburg, Scotland. He holds several certifications, which include International Financial Reporting (CertIFR); Certification in Corporate Restructuring Studies; Certified Fraud Examiner; Association of International Financial Reporting (cert (IFR); and also holds a Diploma in Accounting and Business, ACCA, UK.
Otunba Akingboye is a remarkable entrepreneur with tentacles in a wide range of successful enterprises. He is the Managing Director and Chief Executive of: Benshore Maritime Services, Clog Oil Systems Ltd, Ben Bamigboye & Associates Ltd, Daily Best Industries Ltd, Texas -USA, Fire Bee Services Ltd, WeAfrica Ltd, as well as B & P Construction, Oil & Gas Ltd, UK. An Eminent UN Peace Ambassador, Otunba Akingboye is a Member, Greater Houston Chamber of Commerce, Houston, Texas, USA and Member, Petroleum Club, Houston, Texas, USA.
As a human capital development enthusiast and philanthropist of note, he has made indelible marks in social development and human dignity enhancement across Ondo State over the years.
His imprints are very visible in education, health, entrepreneurship development and general economic empowerment of the people. His candidature represents an alluring and refreshing hope for good governance, social justice and will engender sustainable development of Ondo State and make life truly meaningful for the people.
The former PDP juggernaut, Akingboye, is joined on the ticket, as Deputy Governorship Candidate, by a former APC Chieftain, Erelu Susan Gbemisola Alabi (nee Shekoni), a business Executive and Human Resources Consultant who holds an MBA degree.
She is a training expert, a Member of Chartered Institute of Personnel Management (MCIPM), an Ex-Banker and a specialist in Education and Organizational Development and also a Fellow of The Strategic Finance and Administration Institute.
This SDP’s Dream Team is bringing a great deal of hope for a greater Ondo State in the years to come. The Party will set in motion in due course, a robust state-wide campaign structure to present and connect the Candidates to the grassroots in a formidable manner.
By Gloria Ikibah
As part of the annual 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, the House of Representatives is set to lead a historic march on Monday, November 25, 2024, in a bold effort to tackle gender-based violence (GBV) in the country.
The march, which begins at 8:00 AM, will see over 1,000 participants, including lawmakers and members of the public walk from the National Assembly to the Nigeria Police Force Headquarters in Abuja. The event will culminate in the submission of a petition to the Inspector General of Police, demanding decisive action against GBV and greater protection for vulnerable groups.
Speaking about the initiative, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, PhD., GCON, said, “This march and the activities that follow are not mere gestures but a reflection of our determination to confront gender-based violence head-on. We are committed to building a society where justice, equality, and safety prevail for all Nigerians.”
In a statement by the House Spokesperson, Rep. Akin Rotimi on Saturday in Abuja, he said, “The 10th House of Representatives has reaffirmed its commitment to systemic reforms, collaboration, and accountability in the fight against gender-based violence.
“In addition to the march, the House has outlined key activities in alignment with its Legislative Agenda (2023–2027) to sustain awareness and action throughout the campaign period.
“Sash Demonstration Ceremony – Tuesday, November 26, 2024
“Convergence of State Assembly Speakers – Monday, December 9, 2024. A strategic meeting at the Transcorp Hilton, Abuja, will bring together Speakers of State Houses of Assembly to discuss legislative measures for combating GBV nationwide.
“National Citizens’ Summit and GBV Conference 2024 – Tuesday, December 10, 2024. The summit will focus on constitutional reforms and securing endorsements for gender equality initiatives led by the House of Representatives”.
Naijablitznews.com reports that this year’s 16 Days of Activism aims to galvanise nationwide efforts and inspire collective action to protect human rights, ensure justice, and create a safer, more equitable Nigeria.
President Bola Tinubu has departed Galeao Air force Basa (SBGL) Airport, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on Saturday, for Abuja after attending the 19th G20 Leaders Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
The President is due to arrive at the Presidential Wing of Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, at 10.00 p.m. (Nigerian time).
President Tinubu had attended the G20 Leaders summit where he endorsed the global alliance against hunger and poverty, which he said was pivotal.
The President also held bilateral talks with Kristalina Georgieva, the Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), who commended his administration’s economic reforms and their positive indicators.
He also presided over the signing of a 2.5 billion dollar Letter of Intent between the Nigerian government and the JBS S.A., a Brazilian company and one of the top three largest meat processing companies in the World.
The president was accompanied in the trip by senior government officials including the minister of foreign affairs yusuf Tuggar, the national security adviser, Nuhu RIBADU and many others.
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