Category: COVID-19
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COVID-19: How Top Notch Akure restaurant, African Palace is meeting customers’ satisfaction
As Nigerians begin to cope with socio-economic development amid COVID-19 challenges, more organizations are adjusting to the realities at this period. One of such is African Palace Bar, Grill and Events center situated at Oba-ile in Akure north local government area of Ondo state determined to sustain its workforce and quality service delivery. OSRC’s Zaheed…
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Resumption: Ondo govt seals off Akure Academy for COVID-19 guidelines violation
Ondo state Ministry of Education, Science and Technology has sealed off Akure Academy, Oba-Ile, for disobedience to COVID-19 resumption guidelines. OSRC’s Zaheed Aribisala reports that the Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Femi Agagu announced the closure during an inspection tour round schools in Akure.
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Resumption: Ondo Committee on COVID-19 lauds compliance to directives.
As secondary schools resume in Ondo state, the Interministerial Committee on COVID-19 has commenced monitoring to ensure compliance to precautionary measures laid down by the government. OSRC’s Joy Pius reports that the Committee Chairman, Professor Adesegun Fatusi during an inspection tour to some schools in Akure, expressed satisfaction with compliance to directives on social distancing,…
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Resumption: Ondo schools comply with COVID-19 guildlines
In line with Ondo state government’s directive, schools have re-opened for SSS 3 students in preparation for the West African Senior School Certificate Examination, WASSCE scheduled to hold in two weeks time. OSRC’s Zaheed Aribisala reports that most public and private schools in Akure complied with COVID-19 precautionary measures by providing hand washing materials and…
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COVID-19: Stakeholders challenge Ondo residents on farming to prevent food crisis
One of the major concerns across the world is the impact of COVID-19 on food security as the United Nations World Food Programme has predicted acute hunger after the pandemic. OSRC’s Omorinola Hungbeji spoke with some stakeholders on enhancing food sufficiency during and after the pandemic.
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COVID-19: Oka land opts for low key 2020 Okarufe day
Ahead the October 10 Ondo governorship election, the Olubaka of Oka land, Oba Adebori Adeleye has called for peace by political parties and their candidates participating in the poll. Oba Adeleye at the 2020 Oka day commemoration marked on a low key at the new palace ground due to the COVID-19 pandemic, also led prayers…
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Resumption: Ondo govt intensifies fumigation of schools
Fumigation of schools by the Ondo state government preparatory to resumption on the 4th of August, 2020 is being complemented by ZL Global Alliance. OSRC’s Joy Pius reports that the disinfection which has taken place in some schools in Akure, will be extended to others across the 18 local government areas of Ondo state.
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Widows Care: 600 women, 200 Bemore girls benefit in Ilaje
Wife of Ondo state Governor, Mrs Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu has restated her commitment to cushioning the effect of COVID-19 on widows in the state. OSRC’s Olatomiwa Donald-Falayi reports that at the distribution of the palliatives to over 600 widows at Igbokoda, in Ilaje local government area of the state, the first lady also extended her benevolence…
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COVID-19: Akungba Community postpones 2020 Akun day festival
The Alale of Akungba Akoko, Oba Sunday Adeyeye has sought more support for efforts of the Ondo state Government in flattening the curve of COVID-19 in the state. Oba Adeyeye while leading special prayers for his community, an annual ritual preceeding the new yam festival known as ‘Akun day’ said the virus can only be…
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COVID-19: Ondo Assembly begins budget review
In response to the current economic realities triggered by the global Coronavirus pandemic, the Ondo State House of Assembly has begun the process of reviewing the 2020 budget. OSRC’s House of Assembly Correspondent, Omosileola Adesoye-Ajayi reports that the Speaker, Bamidele Oleyelogun during plenary directed the House Committee on Finance and Appropriation to expedite action on…