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 The Articulate Motorcycle Owners & Riders Association of Nigeria (AMORAN), Ogun State Chapter, has extended hearty congratulations to the Deputy Governor of Ogun State, Engr. Noimot Salako-Oyedele, FNSE, on the auspicious occasion of her 60th birthday. In a statement released by Chapter Chairman Otunba Taofeek Sokoya, on behalf of the Executive Committee and the entire membership, the association lauded the Deputy Governor as an inspirational leader and a "dear sister." The statement highlighted Her Excellency's role as a steadying presence and a dependable partner in the administration of Governor Dapo Abiodun, CON, noting her meaningful contributions to the state's stability and progress. "Engr. Salako-Oyedele has powerfully demonstrated that excellence knows no gender," the statement read. It further celebrated her as a role model, asserting that her leadership, "anchored in integrity, competence, and diligent work ethic," serve...

ABEOKUTA – In a significant pre-election mobilisation drive, the Articulated Motorcycle Owners & Riders Association of Nigeria (AMORAN), Ogun State Chapter, on Monday began a three-day statewide verification of its members' Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs). The exercise aims to galvanise the influential transport sector bloc for full participation in the forthcoming 2027 general elections. The initiative kicked off at the association’s secretariat in Adatan, Abeokuta, drawing a large and enthusiastic crowd of members from the Ogun East Senatorial District, who queued to confirm their voting credentials. Addressing the gathering, the State Chairman, Otunba Taofeek Sokoya, framed the event as a dual mission: affirming their civic responsibility and acknowledging the performance of current leaders. He urged members to remain committed to the democratic process. “We are not just checking cards; we are consolidating our voice as a critical...

Sagamu, Ogun State – The State Chairman of the Articulate Motorcycle Owners and Riders Association of Nigeria (AMORAN), Otunba Taofeek Sokoya (popularly known as Danku), was among the array of dignitaries who graced the 2025 Remo Day celebration, using the occasion to advocate for harmony between the Remo and Ijebu communities. The event, held at the Akarigbo Pavilion in Sagamu under the theme “One People, Diverse Cultures, One Identity,” saw Sokoya in the company of the Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio; Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun; and other leaders. In his address, Senate President Akpabio charged the people to strengthen unity and cooperation with their Ijebu kinsmen in pursuit of the proposed Ijebu-Remo State, describing harmony as essential to the realisation of the collective aspiration. “I want you to work closely with the Ijebu people towards the creation of Ijebu State. We at the National Assembly will supp...

Prince Femi Akinlawon, an aspirant to the Ogun State House of Assembly for Yewa North Constituency I, has urged Christians in the state to go beyond merriment during the Christmas season and use the period to fervently pray for Nigeria and those in leadership positions. Akinlawon made the call in a Christmas goodwill message issued on Wednesday, stressing that the season, which marks the birth of Jesus Christ, should be a time for deep reflection, compassion, and intercession for the nation. According to him, while celebrations, family gatherings, and acts of charity are important, Christians must also remember the spiritual essence of Christmas by committing the country into God’s hands through prayers. The House of Assembly aspirant noted that Nigeria is in dire need of divine intervention, urging believers to pray for peace, unity, and economic recovery across the country. He also called on Christians to pray specifically for leaders at all levels of government, saying l...

The Executive Chairman of the Articulated Motorcycle and Riders Association of Nigeria (AMORAN), Otunba Taofeek Sokoya, has called for responsible celebrations and heightened road safety awareness among motorcycle operators and the public during the Christmas season. In a Christmas press statement issued on behalf of the association’s National Executive Council and its nationwide membership, Otunba Sokoya extended warm festive greetings to all members, stakeholders, and Nigerians. He described the season as a time for joy, gratitude, and reflection, urging everyone to embrace the spirit of love, peace, and generosity. “On this joyous occasion of Christmas, we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, which symbolises hope, redemption, and unconditional love,” Sokoya stated. “It is a time for us to come together with our families and communities, share gifts, and extend hands of fellowship to one another.” Highlighting the increased vehicular movement typical of the period, the A...

AMORAN Chairman Extols Rasak’s Legacy Otunba Taofeek Sokoya, the Executive Chairman of the Articulated Motorcycle and Riders Association of Nigeria (AMORAN), has publicly celebrated his colleague and counterpart, Dr. Sotayo Olusola Rasak (popularly known as Solebo), on the occasion of his 60th birthday. In a statement issued in Lagos, Otunba Sokoya conveyed warm congratulations on behalf of the entire executive council and membership of AMORAN, hailing Dr. Rasak’s milestone as a landmark event in the transport sector. He described the National President of the Motorcycle Operators Union of Nigeria (MOUN) as a visionary leader whose decades of service have significantly shaped the landscape of motorcycle transport unionism in Nigeria. “Dr. Rasak’s tenure has been marked by unwavering advocacy, strategic insight, and a deep commitment to the welfare and professional standing of operators nationwide,” Sokoya stated. The AMORAN Chairman highlighted the collaborative relationshi...

SAGAMU, OGUN STATE – The Articulate Motorcycle Owners & Riders Association of Nigeria (AMORAN), Ogun State Chapter, has extended warm felicitations to His Royal Majesty, Oba (Dr.) Babatunde Adewale Ajayi, BL, LL.M, FCA, FBIR, the Torungbuwa II and Paramount Ruler of Remoland, on the occasion of his birthday. In a statement released today, the Association’s State Chairman, Otunba Taofeek Sokoya, lauded the monarch’s exemplary leadership and his steadfast commitment to the peace, justice, and socio-economic progress of Remoland. The statement highlighted the Oba’s unique blend of traditional authority and modern administrative acumen, crediting his reign as a beacon of cultural heritage and unity that has steered the kingdom toward greater prosperity. “We join the great people of Sagamu, Remoland, and the entire state in celebrating a wise ruler, a distinguished leader, and the Grand Commander of Remoland,” the statement read. The Association offered prayers for the monar...