Closure of roads for ceremonies banned, tenement rates approved
From Ifedayo Sayo, Ado-Ekiti

EKITI State Government has banned the closure of roads for ceremonies in the state.



http://odili.net/news/source/2010/mar/14/22.html

Making this known in a statement, yesterday, the State Commissioner for Information and Civic Orientation, Mr. Taiwo Olatunbosun, said the State Executive Council took the decision at its meeting, during the week, based on the fact that blockage of roads for festivities and rallies, as well as obstruction of highways by agents of commercial drivers' associations had become rampant.

It noted that the ugly trend was a serious impediment to free flow of traffic, resulting in obstruction of normal business activities.

Olatunbosun explained that the executive council decided to enforce the State Road Closure Prohibition Law to protect the right of both motorists and commuters to unhindered access to roads in the state, adding that the gesture would also reduce accident rates and the concentration of carbon monoxide from exhaust pipes of vehicles in the traffic jams.

Citing section 2 subsection 1 of the Ekiti State Road Closure Prohibition Edict No. 1 of 1997, which had become a law, the Information Commissioner said: "Any person who contravenes the provisions of this Edict shall be liable, upon conviction, to a fine of N10,000 or one year imprisonment for first offence, and to a fine of N20,000 or 24 months imprisonment, for each subsequent offence, and shall on each occasion, have such properties used for the closure of the road forfeited to the State Government."

The Commissioner warned that government has directed relevant authorities to enforce the provisions of the said law and appealed to all stakeholders not to run foul of the law, as there would be no sacred cows in its enforcement.

The government spokesman said the state executive council also approved the administration of tenement rates in the state.

According to Olatunbosun, government relied on the report of the committee on Property Valuation for Administration of Tenement Rates in the state, in November, 2009, to determine the revenue potentials for tenement rates and fashion out recommendations for a smooth and effective administration of the rates in the state.

He said a valuation list had been prepared, in order to assess rateable values, adding that the assessment and collection of the rates would be done in conjunction with the sixteen local governments in the state.

Olatunbosun, who noted that the classification of towns and villages was based on local government areas and their economic viability, said a Memorandum of Understanding would be executed between the state and the local governments towards ensuring an effective implementation of the assessment, collection and general administration of the tenement rate.

When are they going to do the same in Ogun and Ondo states?

all the south-west states need the same laws

This practice has been banned over and over again in one state after another. That ban holds until it involves a big man, say a governor's friend, the DPO's friend, etc

MrPrsdent:

all the south-west states need the same laws

When are they going to do the same in Ogun and Ondo states?

@alloy and his ilks that like to stoke the flame of tribal flame on n.l , can you  continue your good work. if it makes you guys happy. well done my friends.

ode remo:

@alloy and his ilks that like to stoke the flame of tribal flame on n.l , can you  continue your good work. if it makes you guys happy. well done my friends.

tribal wars how does posting this good news equate to war-mongering?

MrPrsdent:

tribal wars how does posting this good news equate to war-mongering?

Ask him o.

My Lovable state is making progress. . . . if Gov. Oni continues like this, I might just start liking him.

I just wish that more of our abroad professors come back home to help improve the state

FL Gators:

My Lovable state is making progress. . . . if Gov. Oni continues like this, I might just start liking him.

I just wish that more of our abroad professors come back home to help improve the state

You are loving Oni?. Just don't fly there in a helicopter.

Aloy+Emeka:

You are loving Oni?. Just don't fly there in a helicopter.

LOL Didnt he ban helicopters for the election only? Because of Fashola?

FL Gators:

LOL Didnt he ban helicopters for the election only? Because of Fashola?

he banned every flying object across Ekiti air space even if na pigeon. Homeboy is afraid of air assassins.

Aloy+Emeka:

he banned every flying object across Ekiti air space even if na pigeon. Homeboy is afraid of air assassins.

na lie. Even birds still dey fly. You never know US might come to use Ekiti as Military base

lolz

this law is only applicable to some people

doesnt include me!!

^^^ omo oba, ye!!!!

abi

the whole of ekiti will close down for my parties!!

lol Town ekiti wo lo ti wa?

ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

u see na

wen i announce that one

i will get no less than 70 fone calls tonite

lemme keep that one to myself for na

till we meet!!!

lol ehrrrm are ppl watching you?

kai

some monkey keeos postin my foto all ova nl

i can only make it worst by tellin people where im from!

there are many scammers esp on nl

its always gd to keep a certain level of privacy!

I understand, ma dear

FL Gators:

na lie. Even birds still dey fly. You never know US might come to use Ekiti as Military base

Birds ke?. As at yesterday, he banned all identified and unidentified flying objects including butterflies. Children can't even fly their kites again because Oni is paranoid.

fl inbox me

That is long over due.

Aloy+Emeka:

Birds ke?. As at yesterday, he banned all identified and unidentified flying objects including butterflies. Children can't even fly their kites again because Oni is paranoid.

Aloy.Emeka, stop with this exaggeration

ayettymama:

fl inbox me

Sure, gimme your ID

ekiti people blocking road?

those bush people can't afford hall he he.

^^^ tehehehe No comment

:p

Got it ma dear

Ekiti Wayo

^^^^^hmmmm

EKITI: The fountain of nonsense
baby state from ondo
i served there.
I got to know that there is almost a professor per family but yet first-class poor houses litter everywhere.
The only good road there is d Ado-Iworoko Rd.
Look at what happened in Ido Osi during that election: CHARADE

Ekiti people should do something about that their UNAD.
Exam Malpractice at its highest! Honestly what do you expect when they're short-staffed? Majority of their lecturers are average 30
Corp members r allowed to handle undergraduate courses, even final year courses. Corp members are paid peanuts, so don't blame them if they take advantage.
Another problem in that UNAD is selling of handouts. Imagine, the HOD I served made his course a pre-requisite so that he'll sell of his textbooks.
The textbooks are printed at =N=97 per 1(i got to know this from d masters student assisting him), but he's selling them at =N=800.

WHAT A SHAME!!!

Ekiti people rise up against these corruption wearing away your land!!!

N.B.
EKITI nairaland people, don't criticize me for calling you fountain of nonsense. It's you guys that i first heard d word "fountain of nonsense from during UNAD problems(may 7 2009) and Oni's election rigging period.

EKITI: The fountain of nonsense
baby state from ondo
i served there.
I got to know that there is almost a professor per family but yet first-class poor houses litter everywhere.
The only good road there is d Ado-Iworoko Rd.
Look at what happened in Ido Osi during that election: CHARADE

Ekiti people should do something about that their UNAD.
Exam Malpractice at its highest! Honestly what do you expect when they're short-staffed? Majority of their lecturers are average 30
Corp members r allowed to handle undergraduate courses, even final year courses. Corp members are paid peanuts, so don't blame them if they take advantage.
Another problem in that UNAD is selling of handouts. Imagine, the HOD I served made his course a pre-requisite so that he'll sell of his textbooks.
The textbooks are printed at =N=97 per 1(i got to know this from d masters student assisting him), but he's selling them at =N=800.

WHAT A SHAME!!!

Ekiti people rise up against these corruption wearing away your land!!!

N.B.
EKITI nairaland people, don't criticize me for calling you fountain of nonsense. It's you guys that i first heard d word "fountain of nonsense from during UNAD problems(may 7 2009) and Oni's election rigging period.