The Honourable Commissioner for Commerce and Industry Barr Abdul Olajide Ajana
	The former Hon. Commissioner for Commerce (Ajana) with the Commissioner for Women Affairs during a public enlightenment program on privatization
	Ajana with the Governor and the Deputy Governor in a Group photograph with some beneficiaries of Entrepreneurial Development program (EDP) in Akure
	The former Hon. Commissioner for Commerce in a warm Handshake with the Governor at the flag off of EDP in Akure.
	The Deputy Governor with the former Commissioner for Commerce and the Chairman Okitipupa LGA.           Mr. Aiyerin in a discussion at a ceremony
	Cross-section of traditional Rulers posing for a photograph at Ikare Akoko during EDP flag- off ceremony.
	The former Hon. Commissioner for Commerce presenting the lecture manual to his Excellency at EDP flag-off ceremony in Akure.
	The former Hon. Commissioner for Commerce in a group photograph with some dignitaries.

 
PROGRAMMES

1.         Restructuring of Ministry of Commerce and Industry.

2.         Preparation of Ondo State Industrial Policy Document.

3.         Reactivation of Ailing Industries and Completion of On-going    Industrial Projects.

 4.         Establishment of  Entrepreneurial Development Programme.     

 5.         Publication and Dissemination of an Investment Guide for Ondo State.

 6.         Establishment of at Least Four New Industries in Areas where Ondo  State has Comparative Advantage.

7.         Establishment of Industrial Parks and Estates.

8.         Compilation of an Up-to-date Register of Business Premises. 

9.         Liaison with Appropriate Agencies and Establishments and Local Fabricators to Promote Local Technology. 

10.       Establishment of a Virile Micro Credit Agency.

YEAR 2003

1.         Restructuring of Ministry of Commerce and Industry

    (i)     Strengthening of the staff of Departments of Commerce and Small Scale Industries.

   (ii)     Restructuring of OSDEV.

2.         Preparation of Ondo State Industrial Policy Document

    (i)     Design of framework for preparation of the document.

   (ii)     Draft for EXCO approval.

  (iii)     Printing of approved version.

3.         Reactivation of Ailing Industries and Completion of On-going

            Industrial Projects

    (i)     Financial and technical audit of the ailing Companies.

               (ii)     Negotiating with investors/technical partners.

              (iii)     Packaging the privatization of such companies.

              (iv)     Aggressive publicity to create public awareness on privatization

                        of the companies.

   (v)     Preparation of status report on the on-going industries and determination of way forward.

4.         Establishment of Entrepreneurial Development Programme

    (i)     Identification of Resource Persons.

   (ii)     Development of training modules.

  (iii)     Establishment of the training center in Akure.

  (iv)     Rehabilitation of the Trade Fair complex.

5.         Publication and Dissemination of Investment Guide for Ondo State

    (i)     Framework preparation and information gathering.

   (ii)     Preparation of Draft for EXCO approval.

  (iii)     Printing of approved version.

6.         Establishment of at least Four New Industries in Areas of

            Comparative Advantage

    (i)     Preparation of feasibility studies.

   (ii)     Sourcing for investors.

7.         Establishment of Industrial Parks and Estates

    (i)     Design framework for implementation and present to EXCO.

   (ii)     Establish the Akure Industrial Park.

  (iii)     Advertisement.

  (iv)     Screening and setting up of allocation committee.

   (v)     Training of users.

  (vi)     Industrial extension support services.

8.         Compilation of an Updated Register of Business Premises

    (i)     Design of framework for implementation.

   (ii)     Assessment, registration and computerization of business

            premises.

  (iii)     Licensing of artisans.

9.         Liaising with Appropriate Agencies, Establishments and Local

            Fabricators to Promote Local Technology

    (i)     Identify and document the relevant agencies/establishment/local

            fabricators and their products.

10.       Establishment of a Virile Micro Credit Agency

                (i)     Amendment of the Law.

               (ii)     Composition of the Board.

              (iii)     Preparation of operational guidelines for the Agency.

              (iv)     Official take-off of the Agency.

YEAR 2004

1.         Restructuring of Ministry of Commerce and Industry

    (i)     Restructuring of Ministry - completed.

   (ii)     Restructuring of OSDEV.

2.         Preparation of Ondo State Industrial Policy Document

    (i)     Completed.

3.         Reactivation of Ailing Industries and Completion of On-going

            Industrial Projects

    (i)     Sourcing for investors/technical partners continues.

   (ii)     Organizing investors forum.

  (iii)     Aggressive publicity to create public awareness on privatization

            continues.

  (iv)     Privatization of affected companies.

4.         Establishment of Entrepreneurial Development Programme.

    (i)     Extend Entrepreneurial Development Programme to other Local Government Areas.

   (ii)     Production of Standard Measure (Kongo).

  (iii)     Rehabilitation of the Trade Fair Complex.

  (iv)     Collaboration with the Federal Government to establish a Technology Business Incubation Centre.

   (v)     Initiate Commercial/Industrial extension service.

5.         Publication and Dissemination of Investment Guide for Ondo State

    (i)     Upgrading the Raw Materials Display centre.

   (ii)     Road shows to showcase the potentials of Ondo State through Trade Fairs, Nigerian Economic Summit, National Council meetings, foreign missions and other investment fora.

  (iii)     Organise investors forum/Economic Summit.

6.         Establishment of at least Four New Industries in Areas where Ondo

            State has Comparative Advantage

    (i)     Sourcing for investors/technical partners - continues.

   (ii)     Equity contribution to the four industries to be established.

  (iii)     Effective take-off of companies.

7.         Establishment of Industrial Parks and Estates

    (i)     Feasibility studies for other Parks and Estates.

   (ii)     Advertisement.

  (iii)     Screening and setting up of allocation committee.

  (iv)     Training of users.

   (v)     Industrial extension support services.

  (vi)     Upgrading the facilities at Akure Industrial Park.

8.         Compilation of an Updated  Register of Business Premises

    (i)     Collection of fees and levies to commence by Board of Internal Revenue.

   (ii)     Renovation of Ondo, Owo, Akure, Ikare and Okitipupa zonal offices.

  (iii)     Assessment, registration and computerization of business premises.

  (iv)     Licensing of artisans continues.

9.         Liaising with Appropriate Agencies, Establishments and Local

            Fabricators to Promote Local Technology

    (i)     Identify and document the agencies/establishments/local fabricators.

   (ii)     Establish necessary linkage between the potential users and the fabricators.

  (iii)     Publicity of the programme to the general public.

10.       Establishment of a Virile Micro Credit Agency

    (i)     Sourcing for low interest funds from Banks.

   (ii)     Create awareness through symposia, lectures, workshops and conferences.

  (iii)     Disbursement of loans continues.

YEAR 2005

1.         Restructuring of Ministry of Commerce and Industry

    (i)     Completed.

2.         Preparation of Ondo State Industrial Policy Document

    (i)     Completed. 

3.         Reactivation of Ailing Industries and Completion of On-going

            Industrial Projects

    (i)     Completed.

4.         Establishment of Entrepreneurial Development Programme

    (i)     Commercial/Industrial extension programme continues.

   (ii)     Production and sale of Standard Measure continue.

  (iii)     Collaboration with the Federal Government to establish Technology Business Incubation Centre continues.

5.         Publication and Dissemination of Investment Guide for Ondo State

    (i)     Review document if necessary.

   (ii)     Upgrading of the Raw Materials Display Centre continues.

  (iii)     Road Shows to market investment potentials continue.

  (iv)     Investors’ Forum/Economic Summit.

6.         Establishment of at least Four New Industries in Areas where Ondo State has Comparative Advantage

    (i)     Sourcing for more investors/technical partners continue.

   (ii)     Effective take-off of more companies.

7.         Establishment of Industrial Parks and Estates

    (i)     Continue with development of parks and estates where necessary.

               (ii)     Advertisement.

8.         Compilation of an Updated Register of Business Premises

    (i)     Upgrading of zonal offices continues.

   (ii)     Assessment, registration and computerization of business

            premises continue.

              (iii)     Licensing of artisans continues.

9.         Liaising with Appropriate Agencies/Establishment and Local

            Fabricators to Promote Local Technology

    (i)     Linkage programme continues. 

   (ii)     Publicity.

10.       Establishment of a Virile Micro Credit Agency

                (i)     Strengthening of the Agency’s performance continues.

 (APAA)4–YEAR WORK PLAN JUNE, 2003 - MAY, 2007P PROGRAMMES Establishment of Accelerated Poverty Alleviation Agency. (Please see APAA above) Preparation of  Poverty Alleviation Blue Print.

Advocacy and Social Mobilization of the Public.

YEAR 2006

1.         Restructuring of Ministry of Commerce and Industry

    (i)     Completed.

2.         Preparation of Ondo State Industrial Policy Document

    (i)     Completed.

3.         Reactivation of Ailing Industries and Completion of On-going

            Industrial Projects

    (i)     Completed.

4.         Establishment of Entrepreneurial Development Programme.

    (i)     Commercial/Industrial extension programme continues.

   (ii)     Production and sale of Standard Measure continue.

  (iii)     Collaboration with the Federal Government to establish Technology Business Incubation Centre continues.

5.         Publication and Dissemination of Investment Guide for Ondo State

    (i)     Organise Investment Forum/Economic Summit.

   (ii)     Road shows to market investment potentials continue.

6.         Establishment of at least Four New Industries in Areas where Ondo State has Comparative Advantage

    (i)     Sourcing for more investors/technical partners.

   (ii)     Effective take-off of more companies.

7.         Establishment of Industrial Parks and Estates

    (i)     Continue with development of parks and estates where necessary.

               (ii)     Advertisement.

8.         Compilation of Updated Register of Business Premises

    (i)     Upgrading of zonal offices continues.

   (ii)     Assessment, registration and computerization of business premises continue.

  (iii)     Licensing of artisans continues.

9.         Liaising with Appropriate Agencies/Establishment and Local

            Fabricators to Promote Local Technology

    (i)     Linkage programme continues. 

   (ii)     Publicity.

10.       Establishment of a Virile Micro Credit Agency

                (i)     Strengthening of the Agency continues.

YEAR 2007

1.         Restructuring of Ministry of Commerce and Industry

    (i)     Completed.

2.         Preparation of Ondo State Industrial Policy

    (i)     Completed.

3.         Reactivation of Ailing Industries and Completion of On-going

            Industries

    (i)     Completed.

4.         Establishment of Entrepreneurial Development Programme

    (i)     Commercial/Industrial extension programme continues.

   (ii)     Production and sale of Standard Measure continue.

  (iii)     Collaboration with the Federal Government to establish Technology Business Incubation Centre continues.

5.         Publication and Dissemination of Investment Guide for Ondo State

    (i)     Organise Investment Forum/Economic Summit.

6.         Establishment of at least Four New Industries in Areas where Ondo State has Comparative Advantage

    (i)     Source for more investors/technical partners.

   (ii)     Effective take-off of more companies.

  (iii)     Creating awareness of new opportunities.

  (iv)     Development of on-going industries.

7.         Establishment of Industrial Parks and Estates

    (i)     Continue with development of parks and estates where necessary.

               (ii)     Advertisement.

8.         Compilation of Updated Register of Business Premises

    (i)     Upgrading of zonal offices continues.

    (ii)    Assessment, Registration and Computerization of business

            premises continue.

  (iii)     Licensing of artisans continues.

9.         Liaising with Appropriate Agencies/Establishment and Local Fabricators to Promote Local Technology

    (i)     Linkage programme continues. 

   (ii)     Publicity.

10.       Establishment of a Virile Micro-Credit Agency

    (i)     Strengthening of the Agency continues.

Ondo State Water Corporation

Re earth dam programme.

5.              Capacity Building.

i.       Embarking on the training and retraining of  Engineers,

         Hydrologists, Chemists, Technicians etc.

YEAR 2004

 1          Restructuring.                                   

i.          Completed.     

2          Urban Water Supply.                        

            i.          Rehabilitation of Egbe Dam Water Supply Scheme.      

                        a.         Follow up the completion of the rehabilitation works.

                        b.         Priority attention on the reticulation of the coverage areas.

            ii           Owena Multipurpose Dam.      

                        a.         Follow up the completion of dam construction.

                        b.         Follow up the design and construction of treatment plant.

c.         Plan and design for the transmission and reticulation for the coverage areas.

            iii          National Urban Water Supply Sector Reform Project.  

                        a.         Follow up actions on the project.

            iv          Owena (Ondo) Water Supply Scheme.

                        a.         Follow up completion of relocation of rising/trunk mains.

                        b.         Supply and installation 800KVA gen. set.

                        c.         Construction of storage for water treatment chemicals.

                        d.         Plan for extension of pipeline to Ore.

            v          Owena (Igbara Oke) Water Supply Scheme.   

a.         Installation of a high lift pump set at the Headworks continues.

                        b.         Priority attention on the reticulation of the coverage areas.

            vi          Ose (Owo) Water Supply Scheme.      

                        a.         Supply and installation of 500 KVA gen. set continue.

                        b.         Supply and installation of a high lift pump set continue.

                        c.         Reticulation works continue.

                        d.         Dredging of the impoundment area-dry season.

                        e.         Repair/replacement of the dam gate.

            vii         Ifon Water Supply Scheme.     

                        a.         Construction of fence and security house.

                        b.         Construction of staff  quarters.

            viii        Idoani Water Supply Scheme.  

                        a.         Supply and installation of a low lift pump set  continue.

                        b.         Supply and installation of a high lift pump set continue.

            ix          School of Agriculture Water Supply Scheme.   

                        a.         Supply and installation of 150 KVA gen. set continue.

            x          Uso/Ogbese Water Supply Scheme.    

                        a.         Supply and installation of 100 KVA gen set continue.

                        b.         Supply and installation of a low lift pump set continue.

                        c.         Supply and installation of a high lift pump set  continue.

                        d.         Construction of a conventional treatment plant continues.

            xi          Oke-Igbo Water Supply Scheme.        

                        a.         Relocation works on the pipeline continues.

                        b.         Rehabilitation of  Ondo Booster Station.

xii         Boreholes Investigation , Drilling of and Reticulation continue.

                        a.         Okitipupa, Ilutitun, Okeluse, Igbotako, Ode-Irele, Imoru,

Ute, Ijagba,Ajagba, Sabomi, Igbobini, Igodan-Lisa, Ikoya, Igbokoda, Iju-Oke, Erekiti, Igboegunrin, Mahintedo, Arimogija, Igbotu, Ojuala, Ipoke, Ayeka, Atijere, Itebukunmi and Igbodigo continue.

            xiii        Atan Spring Water Supply Project, Ode-Irele.

                         a.        Completion of outstanding works.

            xiv        Agbure Spring Water Supply Project, Ode-Aye           

                          a.       Completion of outstanding works.

xv         River Oluwa Dam Water Supply Project         

                        a.         Review and appraise submitted design reports by consultants.

                        b.         Submit final report to EXCO for approval.

                        c.         Source for fund.

xvi        River Omiju Water Supply Project for Ilutitun and Environs.      a          Review and appraise submitted design reports by the                             consultants.

                        b.         Submit final report to EXCO for approval

                        c.         Source for fund.

            xvii       Operational Support Items and Services.          

                        a.         Supply of water treatment chemicals continues.

b.         Expansion of existing radio communication system to cover more schemes.

                        c.         Purchase of operation and  project vehicles continues.

xviii      Other Schemes to be Rehabilitated.      

                     a.          Identification of the schemes.

                     b.            Carry out studies on the scheme.          

3          Provision of Potable Water in the Riverine Areas                         

i           Consultation with NDDC  and  OSOPADEC  on various on-going. Projects continues.

ii           Geophysical, Hydrological and Hydrogeological Surveys to identify  areas on the surface and sections of the subsurface with

                        fresh water continue.

            iii.         Design and implement of Igbokoda water supply scheme.                     

a.         Installation of water treatment plant.

b.         Embark on reticulation.

iii.         Design Water Supply SCHEME for Ugbo, Mahin and Ugbonla

         Complex.

v.         Installation of mini-water treatment plant in communities having fresh water.

4          Rural Water Supply.                         

            i           Liaising with Ministry of Agriculture on Earth Dam continues. 

            ii.          Liaising with WATSAN.

iii.         Identify, design and develop springs, boreholes and wells for rural communities.

5.         Capacity Building.

i.          Training and retraining of Engineers, Hydrologists, Chemists Technicians etc. continue.

 YEAR 2005

1.         Restructuring.

            i.          Completed.

2.         Urban Water Supply.

i.          Rehabilitation of Egbe Dam Water Supply Scheme.

a.      Priority attention on the reticulation of the coverage areas

          continues.

b.       Maintenance of the Headworks.

ii           Owena Multipurpose Dam.      

                        a.         Follow up the construction of treatment plant.

                        b.         Implement transmission and reticulation for the coverage                                                areas.

            iii          National Urban Water Supply Sector Reform Project.

                        a.         Follow up actions on the project.

            iv          Owena (Ondo) Water Supply Scheme.

a.         Complete the construction of storage of water treatment chemicals.

                        b.         Implementation of extension of pipeline to Ore continues.

            v          Ose (Owo) Water Supply Scheme.      

                        a.         Reticulation works continue.

                        b.         Expansion works on treatment Plant.

            vi          Ifon Water Supply Scheme.     

                        a.         Complete the construction of fence and security house.

                        b.         Complete the construction of staff  quarters.

            vii         Idoani Water Supply Scheme.

                        a.         Construction of conventional treatment plant continues.

            viii.       Uso/Ogbese Water Supply Scheme.    

a.         Complete the construction of a conventional treatment plant.

            ix.         Oke-Igbo Water Supply Scheme.        

                        a.         Complete rehabilitation of Ondo booster station.

            x.         Investigation, Drilling of Boreholes and Reticulation continue     

                       a.        Completion of works for the following towns;

                                    Okitipupa, Ilutitun, Okeluse, Igbotako, Ode-Irele, Imoru,

Ute, Ijagba Ajagba, Sabomi, Igbobini, Igodan-Lisa, Ikoya, Igbokoda, Iju-Oke, Erekiti, Igboegunrin, Mahintedo, Arimogija, Igbotu, Ojuala, Ipoke, Ayeka,

Atijere, Itebukunmi and Igbodigo.

                        b.         Identify more communities for borehole drilling.

            xi.         Atan Spring Water Supply Project, Ode-Irele.

                        a.         Complete extension of pipeline to Ode-Omi.

           xii.        Agbure Spring Water Supply Project, Ode-Aye.          

                        a.         Complete extension of pipeline to farm settlement.

            xiii.       River Oluwa Dam Water Supply Project.         

                        a.         Construction works to commence.

xvi.       Operational Support Items and Services.          

                        a.         Supply of water treatment chemicals continues.

b.         Expansion of existing radio communication system to cover more schemes continues.

                        c.         Purchase of operation and project vehicles continues.

            xiv.       River Omiju Water Supply Project for Ilutitun and Environs.     

                        a.         Source for fund and carryout necessary action.

xvi.       Other schemes to be rehabilitated.

            a.         Identification of schemes continue.

3          Provision of Potable Water in the Riverine Areas

i.          Consultation with NDDC and  OSOPADEC  on various on-going projects continues.  

            ii.          Studies continue in areas with saline water.       

            iii.         Complete Igbokoda Water Supply Scheme.     

                        a.         Complete work on water treatment plant.

                        b.         Complete work on reticulation.

iv.         Construction works on water supply scheme for Ugbo, Mahin and Ugbonla Complex commence.         

v.         Installation of mini-water treatment plant in communities continues.        

4          Rural Water Supply.

i.          Development of springs, boreholes, wells and earth dams for rural communities continues.

5.         Capacity Building.

i.          Training and retraining programmes continue.

YEAR 2006

1          Restructuring            

i.          Completed.     

2          Urban Water Supply 

            i.          Rehabilitation of Egbe Dam Water Supply Scheme.      

                        a.         Continue reticulation works to coverage areas.

                        b.         Maintenance of headworks continues.

            ii.          Owena Multipurpose Dam.      

                        a.         Follow up the construction of treatment plant.

b.         Construction works continue on transmission and reticulation to coverage areas.

            iii.         National Urban Water Supply Sector Reform Project.  

                        a.         Follow up actions on the project.

            iv.         Owena (Ondo) Water Supply Scheme.

                        a.         Construction works continue on extension of pipeline to                                                 Ore.

            v.         Ose (Owo) Water Supply Scheme.      

                        a.         Reticulation works continue.

                        b.         Complete works on treatment plant.

            vi.         Idoani Water Supply Scheme.  

                        a.         Complete construction of conventional treatment plant.