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Governor Abiodun Mourns Alaperu of Iperu-Remo
By Abimbola Bamgbose Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of the Alaperu of Iperu-Remo, Oba Adeleke Adelekan Idowu-Basibo, describing it as a profound personal loss. Abiodun, a prince of the Iperu-Remo kingdom, stated that while he is still coming to terms with the monarch’s demise, he acknowledges the…
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Abiodun Mourns Late Lawmaker, Adewunmi Onanuga
By Abimbola Bamgbose/Olusegun Folarin Ogun State Governor Prince Dapo Abiodun has sympathized with the family of the late member of the House of Representatives representing Ikenne/Sagamu/Remo North Federal Constituency, Rt. Hon. Adewunmi Oriyomi Onanuga, popularly known as “Ijaya,” in political circles. Onanuga, who until her passing served as the Deputy Chief Whip in the Green…
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Abiodun Plans Expanding Teach-Initiative to 6,000, Increases Stipends to N80,000
By Abimbola Bamgbose Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has announced plans to expand the Ogun Teach initiative by increasing the number of teacher interns from the current 4,000 to 6,000. The move is part of his administration’s commitment to bridging the gap in the student-to-teacher ratio across the state. The governor disclosed this during…
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Abiodun Mourns Chief Adebisi Edionseri
By Abimbola Bamgbose Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has expressed deep sadness over the demise of renowned businesswoman and socialite, Chief Adebisi Edionseri, fondly known as “Cash Madam.” He described her passing as a significant loss to Ogun State and the nation. Chief Edionseri, a trailblazing entrepreneur and influential figure, passed away on Sunday…
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Ogun HoS Tasks Civil Servant on Efficient Service Delivery
By Olusegun Folarin The Ogun State Head of Service, Mr Kehinde Onasanya, has encouraged civil servants to recommit to delivering efficient, innovative, and people-focused services that align with the current administration’s vision. Mr Onasanya, who made the call in Abeokuta, noted that the future of Ogun State depended on the collective resolve to build upon…
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Collaborate with Govt in distributing palliatives – Abiodun
By Abimbola Bamgbose Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has urged Non-Governmental Organizations, NGOs, charitable groups, and individuals planning to distribute palliative support to the public to collaborate with the government. He emphasized that such coordination is necessary to prevent chaos and potential loss of lives. Governor Abiodun made this appeal during a visit to…
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Abiodun Announces Grants for Business-Oriented Youths
By Abimbola Bamgbose Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has emphasized his administration’s commitment to involving youths in governance to help them harness their talents and prepare for future leadership roles. Speaking at the first Annual Youth Summit and Empowerment Programme organized by the Ogun State Chapter of the City Boy Movement, held at the…
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Union Hails Abiodun for Pension Payment
By Oluwatoyin Adegoke The Nigeria Union of Pensioners, Ogun State Council has described the recent release of two billion naira to its members by Governor Dapo Abiodun as evidence of his commitment to further reducing the backlog of accrued gratuities to pensioners in the state. In a joint statement by the Chairman, Comrade Wasiu Oloyede…
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Abiodun Mourns Victims of Gas Explosion
By Wuraola Bamgbose Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has expressed great sympathy for the victims of a gas explosion at the Ita-Oshin area of Abeokuta, the state capital. Ggovernor Abiodun also ordered that some of the buildings affected by Saturday’s gas explosion at Ita-Oshin in Abeokuta North Local Government area of the state be…
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EDUCASH: Ogun Earmarks N3.5bn for 150,000 Beneficiaries
By Abimbola Bamgbose The Ogun State Government said N3.5 billion has been earmarked for the ongoing ‘Educash transfer’ programme of the Governor Dapo Abiodun-led administration. About 100,000 indigent pupils in both public primary and secondary schools, as well as 50,000 students in tertiary institutions across the country, will benefit at the end of the exercise.…
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Abiodun Felicitates Awujale on 64th Coronation Anniversary
By Oluwatoyin Adegoke Ogun state government has described the Awujale and Paramount ruler of Ijebuland, Dr Sikiru Kayode Adetona as an exemplary and practical leader who cherished customs and traditions. Governor Dapo Abiodun stated this while felicitating Oba Adetona on his 64th Coronation anniversary. Governor Abiodun stressed that the dedication to humanity and impactful leadership…
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OGHA Acknowledges Receipt of Gov. Abiodun’s Letter on Justice Adebisi
By Omolara Adasofunjo Ogun State House of Assembly has received Governor Dapo Abiodun’s letter, requesting the confirmation of Justice Adebisi Femi-Segun as the substantive President of the Customary Court of Appeal, Ogun State in line with the recommendation of the National Judicial Council. Speaker of the House, Mr Oludaisi Elemide while reading the Governor’s correspondence…
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Abiodun Orders Supply of 100 Trailers of Subsidized Rice
*To be distributed Free for the Elderly By Abimbola Bamgbose As part of the efforts to cushion the high cost of foodstuffs currently affecting the nation, Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has ordered the supply of one hundred trailers of bags of rice for residents Governor Abiodun gave the order at a stakeholder’s meeting…
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Ogun Demolishes Shanties, Warns Monarchs
By Oluwatoyin Adegoke Ogun State Government has warned traditional rulers in the state against allocating road setbacks and public spaces to unauthorized users for pecuniary gains. Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Environment, Alhaji Farook Akintunde gave the warning when he led the state Taskforce on Environmental Compliance and Enforcement to carry out the…
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Abiodun Celebrates Supreme Court’s Verdict with Thanksgiving
By Oluwatoyin Adegoke Notable individuals, political associates, friends and family members of the Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun turned out in colourful attires for a special thanksgiving service in commemoration of the Governor’s victory at the Supreme Court. The event held at the St James’s Anglican Church, Iperu Remo was presided over by the…
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Land Sales: Abiodun Reads Riot Act to Traditional Rulers
By Wuraola Bamgbose Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun on Monday alleged that some traditional rulers have been found selling lands belonging to the state government. Governor Abiodun made the allegations at the statutory meeting of the state’s Council of Obas, held at the Oba’s Complex, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta. The governor described the actions of the…
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Gov. Abiodun Reacts to Appeal Court’s Verdict on Electoral Victory
By Wuraola Bamgbose The Court of Appeal sitting in Lagos on Friday affirmed the election of Governor Dapo Abiodun of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), as the winner of the March 18, poll, in Ogun State. In a majority judgment delivered by the duo of Justices J.S. Ikyegh and Muhammed Mustapha, the appellate court dismissed…
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AGF Visits Ogun, Commends Governor’s Infrastructure Initiative
By Abimbola Bamgbose Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has reiterated that his administration will focus on strengthening technical and vocational training as part of efforts to address unemployment in the State. Governor Abiodun, who stated this when he received the Accountant General of the Federation (AGF), Mrs. Oluwatoyin Madein in his office, at Oke-Mosan,…
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Abiodun Gives Ultimatum to Illegal Traders
By Olusegun Folarin A 21-day ultimatum has been issued to illegal traders on road setback along the Lagos-Ibadan expressway, especially those at Kara, Isheri Warewa area of Ogun State to vacate. Governor Dapo Abiodun, who gave the directive in a message to a meeting with community leaders at the palace of Olofin of Isheri, Oba…
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Abiodun Swears in Commissioners, Special Advisers
By Abimbola Bamgbose The Governor of Ogun State Prince Dapo Abiodun has sworn in twenty Commissioners and twenty-two Special Advisers into the executive cadre of the state Some of the newly sworn-in commissioners were Professor Abayomi Arigbabu -Education, Dr Tomi Coker -Health, Bolu Owotomo -Agriculture, Oladapo Okubadejo -Finance, and Wasiu Isiaka -Sports amongst others. While…
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Pray for Nation, Abiodun Charges Muslims
By Olusegun Folarin Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State, has urged Muslims across the country to offer prayers for the peace and prosperity of Nigeria on the occasion of Eid-El Maulud. Governor Abiodun in a statement through his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Lekan Adeniran, emphasized the need for Nigerians to come together and pray for…
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Ogun Arraigns Ijebu East LG Former Chairman
By Oluwatoyin Adegoke Former Chairman of Ijebu East Local Government, Mr Wale Adedayo has been arraigned before a Magistrate Court sitting in Abeokuta, Ogun State by the Police, following a petition by the state government. Mr Adedayo was arraigned on a two- count charge of unlawful publication of false accusations against Governor Dapo Abiodun and…
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Abiodun Orders Mop up of Cultists over Renewed Clashes
By Olusegun Folarin Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State has directed security agencies in the State to rid Sagamu and its environs of the menace of cultists and cult-related activities in the state. Governor Abiodun in a statement through his Chief Press Secretary, Lekan Adeniran said the directive became necessary in the wake of renewed…
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Oyo APC, Abiodun Congratulate Tinubu on Victory at Tribunal
By Oluwakayode Banjo/Bolanle Adesida The All Progressives Congress APC in Oyo State has expressed delight at Wednesday’s judgment of the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal which validated the victory of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the poll held on February 25, 2023. The party described the verdict as an indication that the nation’s democracy was moving…
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Gov. Abiodun Gives Nod for Isese Day
By Bolanle Adesida Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has declared Monday, 21st August 2023 as public holiday to commemorate annual Isese Day. Isese Day is set aside by traditional religious worshippers to celebrate Yoruba culture and tradition. A statement by his Chief Press Secretary Mr. Lekan Adeniran, Governor Abiodun said his administration would continue to promote…
