Environment

Ogun Govt. to Enact Law against Compromising Building Standards

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Ogun State government is to make a law that would ensure prosecution of workers in the building industry found guilty of compromising standards in erecting structures. Governor Dapo Abiodun made this known at the Treasury Board Meeting on the Year 2022-2024 Medium Term Expenditure Continue Reading

Politics

Ogun State Joins Fray to Collect VAT

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Ogun State governor, Dapo Abiodun, says the state joined other states in the fray to collect the Value Added Tax gets a fair share from the money being generated from the system. The governor stated this when hosting members of the Institute of Chartered Accountant of Nigeria (ICAN)  at Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta. According to governor Abiodun, the […]Continue Reading

Economy

Gov. Abiodun Assures E-Third Party Insurance will Eliminate Fraud

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Ogun State governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun says the recently unveiled online platform for third party insurance, the E-Third Party Insurance would enable people to buy genuine third-party insurance and eliminate fake insurance certificates. The governor made this known at the 31st Chartered Insurance Institute of Nigeria Professional Forum held in Abeokuta. The governor Continue Reading

Health

Get vaccinated within 60 days or else… – Gov. Abiodun

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The Ogun State Government has issued a sixty-day ultimatum to residents to be vaccinated against Covid-19 or be prevented from enjoying essential public services or engaging in any form of business transactions. Governor Dapo Abiodun who disclosed this in Abeokuta, at the official flag-off of the state’s mass Covid-19 Vaccination campaign, targeting 2 million people Continue Reading

Education

Ogun Govt. Gifts “Best Teacher” Awardee 2-Bedroom Apartment

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Ogun State government has promised to immediately release the letters of engagement to five thousand teachers under the Ogun State Teaching Experience Acquisition Channel in a bid to address the shortage of teachers in the public schools.  Governor Dapo Abiodun who made the promise at the 2021 World Teachers’ Day Celebration held in Abeokuta, also […]Continue Reading

Education

Ogun Government Pulls Down Dilapidated School Building

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Ogun State Government has pulled down a dilapidated block of classrooms at Nazareth High School, Imeko, in Imeko Afon Local Government Area of the state.  Parts of the building had recently collapsed on a group of students killing one, while two others were injured.  According to a statement in Abeokuta, Governor Dapo Abiodun who directed […]Continue Reading

News

Governor Abiodun Tasks Youths On Nation Building

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Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State has urged Nigerians, especially the youths to concentrate their efforts on building a favourable nation for all citizens, irrespective of the tribal, religious and political affiliations. Governor Abiodun made the plea at a Special Parade to mark the 61st National Day Celebration of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. The […]Continue Reading

News

Governor Abiodun Signs Anti-Open Grazing Bill Into Law

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Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has signed into law the Bill to Regulate Animal Grazing and Establishment of Cattle Ranching in the state. Governor Abiodun, who assented to the bill during a Security Council meeting at the governor’s office at Oke Mosan, Abeokuta, said the action was in conformity with the decision of the […]Continue Reading

Religion

We need all to contribute towards building a prosperous Nigeria – Gov. Abiodun

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Ogun State Government has called for the contribution of all Nigerians towards building a virile and prosperous nation. Governor Dapo Abiodun made the call in Abeokuta during a special Jumat Service to commemorate Nigeria’s 61st Independence Anniversary.  The commemorative Jumat service for Nigeria’s 61st Independence Anniversary which was held at the Continue Reading

Politics

Gov. Abiodun Swears in Six New Permanent Secretaries

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Ogun State Governor Prince Dapo Abiodun says his administration is at the advance stage of implementing the outstanding promotion of civil servants and offsetting all outstanding financial obligations. Governor Abiodun who made this known in Oke Mosan Abeokuta while swearing in six new Permanent Secretaries, restated the commitment of his Administration towards Continue Reading

News

Makinde Commiserates With Abiodun Over His Father’s Passing

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Governor ‘Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has commiserated with his Ogun State counterpart, Governor Dapo Abiodun, over the death of his dad, Dr. Emmanuel Abiodun, at the age of 89. The governor who expressed his heartfelt condolences to his brother-governor and the entire Abiodun family of Iperu Remo, Ogun State, prayed to God to grant […]Continue Reading

Lifestyle

Breaking: Gov. Abiodun Loses Father

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The Abiodun Family of Iperu-Remo, Ogun State has announced the passing on of their Patriach, Dr Emmanuel Abiodun, who slept in the Lord today August 2nd 2021 at the age of 89 after a brief illness.  A statement by the Governor Of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun says the deceased, an Educationist, worked as a school teacher […]Continue Reading

Religion

Eid-el-Kabir should serve as an opportunity to supplicate, seek face of God – Gov Abiodun

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As the Muslims all over the world celebrate Eid-el-Kabir, Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State, has urged Muslims in the state to emulate the resilience, patience and steadfastness as well as absolute faith in Allah, as exemplified by Prophet Ibrahim. Governor Abiodun in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Kunle Somorin, said the […]Continue Reading

Sport

Maiden Edition: Forty Athletes Jostle For Ten Thousand Dollars Cash Reward

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About forty elite athletes will jostle for the ten thousand dollars cash reward at the maiden edition of Ijebu heritage half marathon.The event, described by organizers as an avenue to hunt for talents is expected to contribute to the socio economic status of Ijebu ode and Ogun State while engaging youths in sporting activities.Speaking in […]Continue Reading

Economy

56 Independent Monitors Engaged For FG’s Social Intervention Programmes in Ogun

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A total of 56 trained independent monitors have received letters of engagement and tablets to monitor the Federal Government Social Investment Programme in Ogun State for the next one year. Presenting the items in Abeokuta, the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Hajiya Sadiya Farouq explained that the Independent Monitors Continue Reading

News

Gov. Abiodun Calls For Release Of Nigerian Activist

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Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State wants the Federal Government to immediately secure the release of a Nigerian Pastor, Kunle Garb who, according to him, is currently languishing in detention in Benin Republic. Governor Abiodun who made the call in a statement in Abeokuta explained that Pastor Garb, a resident of Igbokofi village, Yewa North […]Continue Reading

Politics

We can achieve more together than apart – Governor Abiodun

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People of Ogun State turned out in large numbers to celebrate Democracy Day in Abeokuta, the state capital with Governor Dapo Abiodun restating that Nigerians could achieve more together rather than clamouring for the division of the country.  Governor Abiodun while addressing the gathering at the MKO Abiola International Stadium, Abeokuta, urged Nigerians to be […]Continue Reading

Politics

Democracy Day: Governor Abiodun Calls For Peaceful Celebrations

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Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has called on the people of the State to celebrate June 12, Nigeria’s Democracy Day, peacefully and avoid any act that could threaten the security of the State and Country. In a statement, by his  Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Kunle Somorin, Governor Abiodun urged the people of the state to […]Continue Reading

Transportation

Federal Government Pledges To Improve Transportation System

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Minister of Transportation Mr Rotimi Amaechi has inspected the level of work at the new Abeokuta Train Station in Ogun State, giving the assurance that arrangements has been concluded for the project’s inauguration by President Mohammadu Buhari.Mr Amaechi was accompanied by the Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun during the inspection of facilities at the […]Continue Reading

Lifestyle

Gov. Abiodun Marks 61st Birthday, Donates Gifts To Orphanage

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Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has inaugurated the Computer Section in the Stella Obasanjo Children’s Home Abeokuta, with a call on the children of the orphanage not to be distracted with their present condition. Inaugurating the Computer Section as part of activities marking his 61st birthday, Governor Abiodun, promised that he would always make […]Continue Reading

Crime

Governor Abiodun Suspends Abidemi Rufai

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Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has suspended his Special Assistant Mr Abidemi Rufai, over alleged unemployment benefits fraud in the United States. In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Kunle Somorin, Governor Abiodun said the state government had received the  disturbing news of the arrest of Mr Rufai in New York. Governor Abiodun  said Continue Reading

Health

Governor Abiodun Approves Renovation Of OOUTH

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Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has approved the renovation and refurbishment of the Olabisi Onabanjo University Teaching Hospital, Sagamu. Governor Abiodun gave the approval at the Executive Chambers, Oke Mosan Abeokuta while receiving a preliminary report on the hospital from the Governing Board led by the Chairman, Dr Kunle Hassan. While pointing out that […]Continue Reading

Politics

Ogun@45: No development can take place without peace – Ogun Governor

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Ogun State governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has called on Nigerians to eschew all forms of violence and learn to live together in peace for overall development of the country. In a broadcast to mark the 45th anniversary of Ogun State, Governor Abiodun said no development could take place in an atmosphere of rancour and insecurity.  The […]Continue Reading

Security

Insurgency: Armed Forces need all the support they can get – Gov. Abiodun

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Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State has called on Nigerians to provide credible information to the Nigeria Armed forces to enable them succeed in the fight against insurgency. The governor made the call at a Special Church Service to mark this year’s Armed Forces Remembrance day Celebration, held at the Cathedral of St. Peter, Ake, […]Continue Reading

Judiciary

Ogun to Establish Division of Court of Appeal, Judicial Village

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Ogun State Government is working assiduously towards ensuring that a division of the Court of Appeal is established in the state. Governor Dapo Abiodun, who made this known in  Oke Mosan Abeokuta while swearing-in Mrs Olatunde Sobowale as a new judge in the state judiciary, said the step became necessary towards bringing the administration of justice closer to […]Continue Reading