Team Nigeria Will Compete With Passion, Excellence, Pride- Ogun Dep. Governor

Ogun Deputy Governor Engr. Noimot Salako-Oyedele has expressed optimism that the Nigerian athletes at the ongoing 6th Islamic Solidarity Games holding in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia will make the country proud.

Engr. Salako-Oyedele who happens to be part of the Nigerian Sports Commission’s delegation to the event, revealed this while speaking with Journalists, said she is confident that Team Nigeria would compete with passion, excellence and pride.

Ogun Pensioners Commend Abiodun Over Support, Urge Immediate Action on Pension Adjustment The Nigeria Union of Pensioner, Ogun State Council, has commended the State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, for the implementation on the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS) in the state. In a letter titled, "Appreciation On CPS Implementation", addressed to Governor Abiodun and signed by the Council State Chairman, Comrade Waheed Oloyede, expressed appreciation for the payment of accrued gratuities up to 2019, describing it as a relief to those who has served the state selflessly. He also added that, the implementation of the full of the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS), which will take effect from July 2, 2025, noting that it aligns with global best practices and guarantees future retirement benefits. The Pensioners, further also applauded the approval of palliative provisions for retirees who left service from July 2, 2025, to ensure they are not negatively affected by the transition to the new pension scheme. While also expressing the achievements, the Union also appealed to Governor Abiodun to ensure the approval of the Consequential Adjustment of Pensions in line with the 2019 Federal Government Circular, as well as the inclusion of retirees from tertiary institutions in the CPS. "However, we respectfully appeal to you, for your kind hearted approval of the long and much awaited Consequential Review of Pensions of the long standing Pensioners in line with the 2019 Federal Government Circular on Consequential Adjustments of Pensioners. "Your benevolent approval will further enhance the purchasing abilities of the affected pensioners, who's present earning cannot feed them, talk less of the procurements of required drugs for the various health challenges ravaging the elderly. The approval will strengthen the security and dignity of such pensioners in Ogun State", It reads The Union, however pledged to support and collaborate with the administration with a view to enhance greater progressive development in Ogun State and to ensure that pensioners live with dignity and peace of mind in the state. — PELICAN VALLEY NIGERIA LIMITED

She added that the Solidarity Games offers another golden opportunity for Team Nigeria to showcase their talent, discipline and excellence at the international stage, while expressing her delight at witnessing Nigeria’s participation in the prestigious multi-nation sporting event, describing it as a proud moment for our athletes and the nation at large.

The Deputy Governor added that the invitation to attend the Games was a clear reflection of the growing recognition Ogun State had earned in the development of sports in Nigeria which could be attributed to the visionary leadership of the State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun.

In her words, “the successful hosting of the National Sports Festival and other recent initiatives have positioned Ogun as a truly sports-loving and sports-driven State,” she said.

The 6th Islamic Solidarity Games brings together athletes from over 50 countries, celebrating unity and friendship through sports beyond religious and cultural boundaries.

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