The daunting task ahead of Governor Elect of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun(MFR)
Having
carefully looked at the recently constituted economic transition
committee comprising of intellect per excellence in their various fields
by H.E, Prince Dapo Abiodun, it gladdens my heart that truly DA as he
popularly called knows his onions and if you sir continue in this right
path, in a matter of time, the sleeping giant in our dear gateway state
will awaken.
It is on
this premise, I have humbly written DA as a concerned citizen to shed
more light on grey areas that have been left unattended to by the
goverment of Senator Ibikunle Amosun and perhaps proffer solutions. It
is my utmost believe that as you read through sir, you will agree with
me sir that, as a matter of urgency, immediately after your swearing in
on 29th May, 2019, these areas to be mention below in this epistle needs
your apt attention:
a) Education(Tertiary Institution)
1.
The MAPOLY/MAUTECH saga: Sir, going by what happened in TASUED/TASCE
imbroglio 10 years after, one can deduce that if both TASUED/TASCE had
been cohabited in the same campus at Ijagun, with TASCE being college of
education arm of the university, the story will have been different
today. It is my candid opinion that MAPOLY/MAUTECH cohabit in the same
campus at Abeokuta, and in order not slight the good people of Ipokia,
the campus hurriedly constructed by Governor Amosun could be converted
to college under MAPOLY/MAUTECH. Due to vast amount of land at Ipokia,
college of Agriculture will be preferable. The implication is simple,
only one council and management team with same staff who may be
redeployed will oversee both affairs at Abeokuta and Ipokia campus.
2.
TASCE crises: Sir, though TASCE has now become a degree awarding
institution, it will take a minimum of 5years to be self sufficient,
their is the need for government intervention in terms of funding which
includes but not limited to... immediate resumption and prompt payment
of 100% subventions to the college, reasonable payment of salary arrears
within your first 3months in office and while a M.O.U is put in place
to acknowledge how subsequent salary arrears will be paid, constitution a
of virgin governing council, construction of the main access road in
college and above all, your inspection as the visitor of the institution
within the 30days of assumption of office. etc.
3. Secondary/Primary Schools:
The
deplorable state of public schools in ogun state is worrisome, there is
the need to inaugurate an education committee which will come up with a
report of the eyesore nature of public schools in the state within your
first 100days in office. A scale of preference should be drawn
identifying schools that needs immediate intervention and schools that
are manageable for the next 2years before renovation. The scale of
preference will allow government to inculcate funding of such public
schools in its budget yearly.
The
establishment of standard sick bay in all public schools in ogun state
in care of a social health worker in case of emergency.
The
just concluded promotion exercise conducted by TESCOM and SUBEB for
both secondary and primary school teachers through the use of computer
based test shows that reasonable number of teachers in the state are
still lacking behind in modern ICT tools used in teaching students for
effective learning. For instance thousands of student around the globe
are learning different languages using an app called duolingo, quick
maths to learning mathematics, science 360 to learn complex science
concepts etc. Our teachers needs periodic ICT training for effective
teaching and dissemination of ideas to our children.
Introduction of rural allowance for teachers posted to rural areas as a means of incentive.
b)Youth
Empowerment in Agriculture: Most developed nations of world have gotten
their priority right on agriculture with youths playing the deciding
factor. The urgent need for creation of agricultural hub in various
parts of the state where youths will be allocated land and non-interest
loan to start up their own agricultural business. The world bank will
tapped into this project if the state government under your leadership
comes up with a comprehensive proposal.
c) Resuscitation of OGROMA is applauded but it is my own
simple opinion that a road construction agency should be established
which will be a parent agency to OGROMA. While the agency will construct
roads, OGROMA will concentrate on road maintenance. Investigation has
showed that most roads constructed have become deplorable because of
lack of efficient drainage system during rainy season. Summarily, every
road constructed must have an appropriate drainage system.
d)
Rapid development of border towns: The social economic activities in
our border towns is enviable because it contributes to significant
proportion of the our internally generated revenue but sorry state of
basic amenities in these areas is laughable. There is need to upgrade
these border towns from rural areas to cities by providing accessible
roads that will not be death trap, stable power supply, pipe-borne
water, effective health care system etc. Mowe-Ibafo, Oja odan are
practical examples.
e)
Encouragement of age groups (i.e ijebu regbe regbes) to develop the
ijebu/remo axis by creating an industrial hub/estate. if government
engages them to invest by providing an enabling environment to start
small and medium scale enterprises. Creation of jobs should not be a
government thing only if their is a transparent public private
partnership.
Finally on a
concluding note, an efficient health care system is paramount, be a
workers friendly governor who will not owe salaries and blaspheme on
mass media as if their is no tomorrow.
Together,
I believe a new Ogun State devoid of political bitterness and malice
where all men will have equal rights under your governance is possible.
DA, sir it is my prayer you will succeed and awaken the sleeping giant in Ogun state.
Yours Respectfully
Babafemi Samuel
TASCE, omu-ijebu
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