By Abimbola Bamgbose In fulfilment of his promise to the people of the state, Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has announced the commencement of the disbursement of 10,000 naira, known as “Ogun State educash” to students of public primary and secondary schools across the Continue Reading
By Oluwatoyin Adegoke The Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has promised to provide the necessary support to the Nigerian Army in the discharge of its responsibility of protecting the lives and property of the citizens. Governor Abiodun made this known at the Nigerian Army 2023 West Africa Social Activities held at Alamala Barrack, Abeokuta Ogun […]Continue Reading
By Oluseye Arowolo There is need for all stakeholders to work together towards enhancing the standardization of Yoruba Language to ensure its preservation, continuity and global recognition. Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun stated this while inaugurating the International Conference on Yoruba Language Orthography Committee organized by The Yoruba World Centre in Continue Reading
By Abimbola Bamgbose As part of efforts to mitigate the ongoing economic downturn in the country, Ogun State government has concluded plans to inject a total sum of five billion naira into the state’s economy for the benefit of residents. The State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun made this known while briefing newsmen at the Olusegun […]Continue Reading
By Abimbola Bamgbose Ogun State governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has described as tragic the death of the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Access Holdings Plc, Mr. Herbert Wigwe in a helicopter crash in the United States of America. Wigwe, his wife, son, and three others, including Abimbola Ogunbanjo, former chairman of NGX Group Plc, died […]Continue Reading
By Abimbola Bamgbose The Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has sworn in three judges of the State High Court and State Customary Court with a charge to use their vast experience to accelerate dispensation of justice in the state. The swearing-in ceremony, held at the Cinema Hall, Cultural Centre, Kuto, Abeokuta, was attended by […]Continue Reading
By Abimbola Bamgbose Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has described Tuesday’s explosion in Ibadan, Oyo State, as a monumental tragedy. In a condolence message to his Oyo State counterpart, Engineer Seyi Makinde, the government and the people of the state, Governor Abiodun regretted that the wanton loss of lives and the destruction of properties […]Continue Reading
By Oluwatoyin Adegoke / Abimbola Bamgbose Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has called on Nigerians to have faith in the current political system, the government and its leaders, saying the country is on the verge of rising again. He also called on them to shun all acts of violence or acts that do not […]Continue Reading
By Abimbola Bamgbose Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has appealed to the federal government to approve the operation of the Remo Economic Zone as a Free Trade Zone. The governor, who made the plea when he received the Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr Doris Uzoka-Anite and her team in his office at […]Continue Reading
By Abimbola Bamgbose Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has assured the family of the slain Director of Finance and Administration in the Governor’s Office, Mr. Taiwo Oyekanmi and the people of the state that the perpetrators behind the killing will be caught and brought to justice. Prince Abiodun also said his administration would take […]Continue Reading
By Bimbo Bamgbose Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has sworn in four newly appointed permanent secretaries. Speaking at the swearing-in ceremony held at the Exco chambers, Governor’s office, Oke Mosan, Abeokuta, Governor Abiodun noted that the new appointees were selected from a pool of qualified directors. Congratulating the newly appointed permanent Continue Reading
By Abimbola Bamgbose Ogun State government has pledged its support to the families of a former Minister of Finance, Dr Onaolapo Soleye and a former military governor of old Ondo State, Major General Ekundayo Opaleye, who both passed away this month. The state governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun made these commitments while paying separate condolence visits to the Continue Reading
By Oluwatoyin Adegoke A former military governor of old Ondo State, Retired Major General Ekundayo Opaleye is dead. He reportedly died on Saturday at his residence in Ibara Abeokuta, Government Reservation Area, GRA, Ogun State. The late High Chief, Balogun Erunmu of Owu Kingdom in Abeokuta was the military governor of old Ondo State, before […]Continue Reading
By Abimbola Bamgbose Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has described the death of a former Finance Minister, Dr. Onaolapo Soleye as a great loss to Ogun State and Nigeria at large. In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Lekan Adeniran, Governor Abiodun said Dr Soleye’s invaluable contributions to the financial sector of Nigeria […]Continue Reading
By Funmi Ojo Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has directed all public officials, appointed and elected, to start wearing Adire Osun every Wednesday to boost the industry and enhance the cultural strength of the state. In a circular issued by the Head of Service, Mr. Ayanleye Aina, Governor Adeleke noted that the directive affected […]Continue Reading
By Abimbola Bamgbose Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), have urged the Court of Appeal to dismiss the appeal filed by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its candidate, Ladi Adebutu against the judgment of the Ogun State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal, which Continue Reading
By Abimbola Bamgbose The Ogun State government has unveiled the first set of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Mass Transit Buses, the first of its kind in Nigeria. This is in fulfillment of the promise made by the executive governor of Ogun state, Prince Dapo Abiodun to cushion the effect of the recent removal of fuel subsidy by […]Continue Reading
By Abimbola Bamgbose Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has approved the extension of the ten thousand naira transport allowance granted to the state’s civil servants to cushion the effect of the removal of fuel subsidy by the Federal Government. The allowance, which was part of various interventions adopted by the state government at the wake […]Continue Reading
By Olusegun Folarin The All Progressives Congress, APC, in Ogun State has described the victory of Governor Dapo Abiodun, at the tribunal as a divine mandate. Ogun State APC chairman, Chief Yemi Sanusi in a statement through the Publicity Secretary of the party, Mr Tunde Oladunnoye congratulated Governor Abiodun on the victorious judgment delivered by […]Continue Reading
By Bimbo Bamgbose Residents of Mowe-Ofada in Obafemi Owode Local Government Area of Ogun State will soon begin to enjoy a smooth drive as the eight kilometer road which has been under construction is expected to be completed and ready for the use of commuters plying the road by the end of October, 2023. Ogun […]Continue Reading
By Biodun Adesida Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has implored the newly sworn-in ministers from the State to be good representatives of their people and leverage on their experience to achieve the ‘Renewed Hope Agenda’ of President Bola Tinubu’s led-administration. Governor Abiodun who made the plea in Abuja while speaking at a reception Continue Reading
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun says his administration would soon begin the reconstruction of Ita-Oshin-Ayetoro road. Governor Abiodun who made this known while inaugurating the seven kilometers Ibooro-Imasayi-Ayetoro road in Yewa North Local Government Area of the state, said reconstruction of the federal road was necessary to alleviate the sufferings of Continue Reading
By Wale Oluokun The Ogun Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal sitting in Abeokuta, has adjourned sitting till fourth of September following the parties closing of their cases in the petition filed by Chief Ladi Adebutu, the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in the eighteenth of March governorship election in the state. Chief Adebutu had […]Continue Reading
By Oluwatoyin Adegoke Ogun State House of Assembly has announced names of Eight Commissioner nominees, forwarded by the State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, for Confirmation. The Nominees are: Mr Oladapo Okubadejo, Mr Adebowale Ade Adesanya, Dr. Tomi Coker, Mr Abayomi Arigbabu, Mr Oluwasina Olanrewaju Ogungbade, Mr Olaolu Olabimtan, Jagunmolu Akande Omoniyi and Mr Continue Reading
By Bolanle Adesida The Nigeria Police has taken proactive steps in tackling land grabbing, kidnapping and Cultism in Ogun and Lagos State. The Assistant Inspector General of Police, Zone 2, comprising Ogun and Lagos, made this known at Oke-mosan Abeokuta when he paid a courtesy visit to Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun. While promising that […]Continue Reading