By Bolanle Adesida Ogun State Government has debunked the report being circulated on some social media platforms, claiming that the state Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has dissolved the State Executive Council. In a statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr Kunle Somorin, Continue Reading
By Bolanle Adesida Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State has promised to run an administration that is more committed to providing focused and qualitative governance while creating the enabling environment for increased public – private partnership. Governor Abiodun made the promise while addressing a jubilant crowd of party faithful and supporters at the Presidential Continue Reading
By Bolanle Adesida Ogun State Government has increased quarterly payment for pensioners from Six hundred million Naira to One billon Naira. The State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun announced this while addressing pensioners at an interactive session held at the June 12 Cultural Centre, Kuto, Abeokuta. Governor Abiodun who also announced that his administration had increased Continue Reading
Bolanle Adesida As part of efforts to cushion the effects of fuel and Naira scarcity, Ogun State Government has concluded arrangements to distribute 400,000 food items to vulnerable residents of the state. The State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun who made this known at a Press conference in Abeokuta, said the newly appointed Social Investment Officers […]Continue Reading
By Bolanle Adesida Ogun State Controller of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Mr Wahab Oseni says the apex bank has enough cash to disburse to all commercial banks in the state. Mr Oseni gave the assurance when Governor Dapo Abiodun paid an unscheduled visit to the Abeokuta branch of the bank in view of […]Continue Reading
Ogun state government has solicited the assistance of the federal government in its flood mitigation programme especially in providing concrete lining on all its secondary erosion trunks. Governor Dapo Abiodun made the call when he received the Presidential Technical Committee on Flood who are on a fact finding mission to the state in Abeokuta. Governor […]Continue Reading
The Governor of Ogun State, Dapo Abiodun, has reassured the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, of continuous support in the state. He made this known while receiving the NYSC National Governing Board at the Government House in Abeokuta, during a courtesy visit. In a statement made available to newsmen on Monday, Abiodun, who welcomed the […]Continue Reading
Ogun State Police command has set up a political campaign and rally monitoring team towards preventing break down of law and order during the electioneering period. State Commissioner of Police, Mr Lanre Bankole who made this known in Abeokuta at a conference for senior police officers, said the police would safeguard all venues of political […]Continue Reading
Nigerian athlete and global Champion in 100-metre hurdles, Oluwatobi Amusan has been appointed as Ogun State Sports Ambassador. Governor Dapo Abiodun who announced this when he played host to the current World, Commonwealth and African champion at his Oke Mosan Abeokuta office also presented the sum of five million naira and a house to the […]Continue Reading
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun says adoption of technology has helped the state to increase its revenue generation. Governor Abiodun who made this known during the Southwest Secretaries to the State Government’s Forum held in Abeokuta, described the usage of technology in public administration as a welcome development. He said the process had also […]Continue Reading
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has said that his administration would continue to provide an infrastructure capable of opening up and driving the economic development of the state. Governor Abiodun gave the assurance while inaugurating Igan-Ishamuro-Odo Shikiti Road, in Ago-Iwoye, Ijebu North Local Government Area of the state. While pointing out that the road Continue Reading
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has presented thirteen Sport Utility vehicles to the state Judiciary. Presenting the vehicles to the State Chief Judge, Mosunmola Dipeolu, at Oke Mosan Abeokuta, Governor Abiodun explained that the step became imperative to enhance the welfare of the judges and smooth running of the State judiciary. The Governor noted […]Continue Reading
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has felicitated world-class sprinter and new world record holder, Tobi Amusan. In a statement, Governor Abiodun described Amusan’s feat at the 2022 World Athletics Championship, held in Eugene, Oregon, USA was heart-warming and a thing of pride to the black race, Nigeria and Ogun State in particular. While saying […]Continue Reading
Ogun State Governor’s Elders Advisory Council has endorsed second term bid of Governor Dapo Abiodun. At a meeting held at Obas Complex, Abeokuta, the members of the Governor’s Advisory Council led by Chief Oluleye Okuboyejo, unanimously endorsed Governor Abiodun for second term based on his sterling performance. While commending Governor Abiodun for providing Continue Reading
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun says Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture sectors are the foundation and engine room of any thriving economy. Governor Abiodun who stated this during the closing ceremony of the 11th Gateway International Trade fair held at the MKO Abiola Trade Fair complex, Abeokuta, said these sectors were necessary to boost food […]Continue Reading
Ogun State Governor Prince Dapo Abiodun has launched the 2022 Armed Forces Remembrance Emblem with a call on well meaning Nigerians to assist the widows and orphans of the fallen heroes. Speaking on the occasion held at Conference Hall, Okemosan Abeokuta, Governor Abiodun said Nigerian Legion was established to promote the welfare of the ex- servicemen […]Continue Reading
Executive Chairman, Federal Character Commission, Dr. Muheeba Dankaka, says the commission will continue to ensure equal distribution of social services and economic opportunities for all Nigerians. Dr. Dankaka stated in Oke Mosan Abeokuta when he paid a courtesy visit to Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun. She explained that the commission was Continue Reading
Ogun State House of Assembly has acknowledged Governor Dapo Abiodun’s letter requesting the Assembly’s consideration and approval for the 2022-2024 State Medium Term Expenditure Framework (2022-2024 MTEF). Governor Abiodun’s request according to the letter dated 23rd of August, 2021 and read at the plenary by the Speaker, Mr Olakunle Oluomo,was in accordance with relevant Continue Reading
Former president, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo has called on Nigerians to live an exemplary life and always remember that death is inevitable. Chief Obasanjo made the call in Iperu Remo when he paid Condolence visit to Ogun State Governor Prince Dapo Abiodun over the death of his father, Pa Emmanuel Abiodun. While urging the people to take a lesson […]Continue Reading
Ogun State Governor Prince Dapo Abiodun, has congratulated his Ondo State counterpart, Governor Rotimi Akeredolu, over his electoral victory at the Supreme Court. In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary Mr Kunle Somorin, Governor Abiodun described Akeredolu’s triumph at the Apex Court as a well deserved victory for democracy. The Governor said that though he Continue Reading
The Elected Chairmen and Vice-Chairmen in Ogun state are to be sworn-in on Monday, 26th July, 2021, in Abeokuta. According to the Chief Press secretary to the governor, Mr. Kunle Somorin, while speaking on phone, the chairmen will be sworn in by Governor Dapo Abiodun. The Ogun state Independent Electoral Commission, OGSIEC, had declared all […]Continue Reading
Governors from the Southern part of the country, under the aegis of the Southern Governors Forum, have canvassed a rotational Presidency between Northern and Southern Nigeria, with a resolve that the next President must emerge from the South. In order to consolidate democracy and strengthen the Electoral process in the Country, the Southern Governors’ Forum […]Continue Reading
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has inaugurated computer section in Stella Obasanjo Children’s Home Abeokuta, with a call on the children of the orphanage not to be distracted with their present conditions.Inaugurating the Computer Section as part of activities marking his 61st birthday,Governor Abiodun, promised that he would always make himself available Continue Reading
The Minister of State for Education, Mr Chukwuemeka Nwajiuba has advised the government of Ogun State to carry out the analysis of security threats and challenges confronting schools in the state in the bid to strengthen federal government’s efforts in addressing the problemsMr Nwajiuba who made the call in Abeokuta during a visit to Governor […]Continue Reading
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodunsays his administration would continue to give priority to road infrastructure in border communities towards providing conducive environment for residents and investors.Governor Abiodun gave the assurance while inspecting ongoing construction of4.6 kilometres Denro Ishasi Akute road in ifo local government and 2.35 kilometres Continue Reading