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2023 Owo/Ose Federal Constituency: I’ll not contest- Obanoyen

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3 years ago

March 21, 2022

The Peoples Democratic Party candidate (PDP) for Owo/
Ose Federal Constituency at the 2019 general election, Architect Sadiq Obanoyen says he will not be contesting for PDP’s ticket to contest the 2023 election for his constituency.

In a release he personally signed, which was made avaliable to newsmen, Obanoyen stated that after consultations with his family, friends and stakeholders, he has decided to shelve the idea of presenting himself for the 2023 election of his party, the PDP and the general election for personal reasons.

He said not contesting the election does not mean he is leaving the PDP, but said it will give him the opportunity to support whosoever wins the PDP ticket to contest the general election.

He called on party faithful in Owo/Ode constituency to continue to support the party at all levels of elections at the local, state and national.

“It is imperative for me to acknowledge again the incredible support that I received from you all in the build up to and in the 2019 General Elections.

You made a profound statement with your votes in the primary elections that threw me up as the candidate and the Standard Bearer of our great party.

Against all avoidable internal obstacles, you demonstrated with huge potency and unqualified support your strong will power, you ultimately expressed your desire and preference for our Party, PDP, in the general elections of that year.

Thank you all for that display of character and resilience”, he said.

“Our courageous outing in the two elections no doubt amplified your trust and reemphasized your confidence in me and in our collective ability to stand firm and strong in the face of threat, brute force intimidation and harassment.

You would also recall the eventual manipulation of the outcome of that election by the conscienceless powers that be.

That notwithstanding, your efforts remained a huge feat, our leadership in its majority was able to subsume and collapse its personal interests for the realization of our common corporate political goal.

What needs to be done, going forward is to come together, learning from the past while accepting its errors, we must leverage on our strength and capitalize on the abysmal performance and complete failure of the ruling APC to unleash our political potentials to convince Nigerians that as a party, we can make a difference”.

“After our intensive and extensive consultations with many of you, all- stakeholders- including friends, family members and associates, it has become expedient and Strategic to beat a retreat and make a detour on the 2023 OWO/OSE House of Representatives race; this action would enable me to consolidate ongoing tasks and engagements which requires my utmost attention and practical intervention.

It would also grant me the rare privilege to assist the party while operating from the other side of the table.

The synthesis of these thesis and antithesis would help ultimately as we investigate and navigate into the near future.

I am therefore, obliged to inform you that I am NOT RUNNING but MOVING ON”
“In taking this decision, I ask for the understanding of our party leaders, teaming supporters and party members who would ordinarily feel disappointed by our action at this time, for us, it is taken in the interest of the greater majority of our people”.

“The task ahead is enormous but achievable, we must rise up to be counted as we make sacrifices, let us derive passion in our conviction that Nigeria, and indeed Nigerians are looking up to us and our Party to rescue and rebuild our Nation.
And with God on our side.

Let all resolve to work harder, shelve mundane pursuits of immediate gains while we ceaselessly engage to deliver the greater Nigeria of our dream.

Our focus must therefore remain very clear. Our commitment should remain solid, undiluted and non-negotiable”.

“Finally, I hope to line up to be counted behind our candidates so as to win the forthcoming general election in our Federal constituency, Senatorial district and in Nigeria at the ward, local and general elections”, he concluded.

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RMRDC: Making Giant Strides Under Prof. Nnanyelugo Martins Ike-Muonso

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2 days ago

September 19, 2024

The Gleamer

By Joel Ajayi

As we embark on a journey, we always pray for an able, experienced, and courageous driver, pilot, or sailor depending on the means of transportation.

This is because the captain will have enough experience and boldness to navigate out of turbulence and to bring all the passengers and crew to the intended destination.

Interestingly, these fine qualities of ability, experience, boldness, and many more, abound in the man, Prof. Nnanyelugo Martins Ike-Muonso, who we all are pleased was appointed the Raw Materials Research and Development Council, RMRDC, the Director General/CEO by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu a few months ago. This is because he has brought his knowledge, ability, experience, and doggedness to bear in carrying out his assignment in charge of the Council.

The RMRDC, operating under the Federal Ministry of Innovation, Science, and Technology, is pivotal in driving Nigeria’s industrial growth by optimizing local raw materials exploitation, development, and utilization. RMRDC, ab initio, was conceived as a child of necessity when Nigeria was reeling from the throes of global recession and plummeting crude oil prices.

Without an iota of doubt, today, the council is experiencing a transformation with massive innovation in raw material exploitation, development, and utilization, supporting business and industrial growth, and contributing to Nigeria’s economic prosperity.

Speaking during a press briefing on Tuesday, in Abuja to commemorate his 100 days in office, he said the council is laying a solid foundation through numerous innovations that will further enhance growth in the country.

According to him, “In the past 100 days, my strategic pursuits have been to lay solid foundations for enduring success in these goals.

“Upon assuming this position, I set five crucial deliverables which include, refocusing the Council as a premier research institution; Strengthening the Council’s productivity and operational efficiency; and Significantly improving the staff welfare to be the best in the class of similar organizations.

“Others include, Boosting the Council’s visibility and instituting remarkable culture change that encourages ownership and productivity as well as Strengthening and deepening the Council’s place in the international arena.”While speaking on his Achievements so far, the DG revealed further: “My first task, therefore, was to implement a strategic goal-setting for the Council’s staff to define and set out clear objectives and targets to be achieved by the Council within a specified period towards refocusing on this historical mandate. We unleashed five significant initiatives in that regard.

“The nationwide raw material data collection exercise that focused on technical and investment information to drive our mission forward.

“The restructuring and renaming of the former Technology Innovation Complex (TIC), at the Obasanjo Space Center at Airport Road, Abuja, to a Research and Demonstration Plants Complex (RDPC). This complex will be Africa’s first center of excellence in raw material research, featuring state-of-the-art laboratories, technology development workshops, and proof of concept demonstrations.

“We have reactivated the Council’s Journal and repositioned it internationally. The repositioned Journal of Raw Material Research (JORMAR) will host RMRDC’s researchers’ publications, which are crucial in promoting awareness, facilitating knowledge sharing, and informing stakeholders about the opportunities and challenges in Nigeria’s raw materials sector. “The collaboration with universities and academies will strengthen our capacity for conducting market-guided research, ensuring sustained workforce training while deepening our orientation in science.

“The council has reformulated a new template for all our research proposals to ensure and sustain a clear departure from the old culture of blue-sky and deliberately endless research.”Speaking further, Prof Nwanyelugo Martins Ike-Muonso stated that Staff welfare remains a top priority as an issue of unpaid salaries is settled as well as set up a comprehensive welfare program. “Similarly, we established the RMRDC Training School to sustainably build our staff and stakeholders’ capacity to further the staff welfare improvement goal.

“We are committed to openness, inclusiveness, and performance management and have initiated steps to continuously improve staff ownership, orchestrate transformative culture change, boost our corporate visibility, and enhance.

“To further strengthen our visibility and communication strategies, we are upgrading our media infrastructure, which includes the launch of the RMRDC online media platform, The RMRDC TV Online.

“Additionally, we are working hard to effectively enhance the intellectual property and patent portfolio of RMRDC from its current 40 to approximately 200 new patents within the next 24 months. This proactive approach secures valuable IP assets and positions the Council as a leader in innovation within the raw materials sector, contributing to Nigeria’s overall economic growth.“As well as launching an e-registration and certification portal to enhance transparency in the raw materials sector,” DG revealed.

He however reaffirmed his commitment to reshape the future of research, technology, and innovation, driving Nigeria towards an industrially vibrant and technologically resilient economy.

“As I mark 100 days in office, I boldly say that the Council is on the verge of rewriting its history.

“I believe that in no distant future, RMRDC will play a leading role in enhancing raw materials’ development to boost raw materials’ industrial trial processing and attain sustainable industrial growth in Nigeria.

The DG, however, applauded the Minister of Innovation, Science, and Technology, Chief Uche Geoffrey Nnaji, for his unwavering support and mentorship, saying the Minister’s leadership has been instrumental in the progress made so far.

In his opening remarks, the Directorate of Corporate Affairs, Mr Chucks Ngaha commended the hard-working DG who has weathered the storm further to put the Council on the ladder of more prosperity.

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