“He succumbed to complications arising from protracted prostate cancer.”
“I was told that doctors battled to save his life including his physician.’’
“Nobody is looting the treasury of Ondo state. Nobody is forging the governor’s signature,” the state’s information commissioner said.
She added that the distribution of food packages would begin soon, with a target of reaching one million households.
The state government also announced Sept. 12 as the date for commencement of the distribution of the food items to beneficiaries.
“Vulnerable people in our communities will start getting their N10,000 from the first week of September.”
The Ondo governor embarked on a 21-day leave on June 7 and was expected to return on July 6.
“I know it will be a big relief for residents of this area. We are even considering our own electricity regulation commission (ERC), So everything is ready.”
Ondo has 18 local government areas (LGAs). If passed into law, the number of councils in Ondo would be 51.
Scores were killed as the tanker exploded on Sunday evening in the commercial town of Ore.
