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The state warns Ondo against border incursions and attacks on residents. The Ogun State Government has issued a plea to its neighboring state, Ondo, urging them to address the issue of their citizens encroaching on Ogun territory and launching attacks on Ogun indigenes residing in communities along the shared border. The statement was released by…
Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has emphasized the importance of dredging and channelization of the Ogun River to mitigate the recurring flooding in the Isheri area and its surroundings. Governor Abiodun made these remarks during a courtesy visit by the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr. Betta Edu, to his office in Abeokuta.…
The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs And Poverty Alleviation, Betta Edu, is currently in Ogun State to sign off on the social register to be used for the federal government’s conditional cash transfer and to distribute relief materials to victims of Isheri flooding. Edu arrived Ogun State on Friday evening where he met with Governor Dapo…
Residents and commuters in Mowe, located in the Obafemi Owode Local Government area of Ogun State, are expressing their dissatisfaction with the deplorable condition of the pedestrian bridge, which has been marred by the accumulation of refuse. During a visit to the area on Wednesday, our correspondent discovered ongoing complaints about potholes and deteriorating sections…
Ogun State Administration extended a warm welcome to the distinguished Country Director of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and their accompanying delegation. This meeting served as a platform for meaningful discussions, allowing both parties to explore avenues of collaboration in pursuit of their shared objectives. Read also : No evidence Tinubu forged Certificate —…
The Ogun State Governor’s Special Adviser on Public Works, Babatunde Adeshina, has announced that the state government is about to initiate the rehabilitation of 100 roads spanning its 20 local government areas. Adeshina shared this information during a radio interview where he discussed the state of the roads in Ogun State. Read also ; NPFL24:…
Governor Dapo Abiodun reiterated his commitment to giving priority to the Ogun West Senatorial District in his administration’s socio-economic considerations. He made this statement during a Yewa Division Town Hall meeting in preparation for the 2024–2026 Medium Term Expenditure Framework and the 2024 Appropriation Bill, held in Ilaro, the district’s capital. Read also : MAPOLY…
After the unbundling of the Ministry of Sports and Youth in Ogun State, the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) is urging Governor Dapo Abiodun to appoint a youth commissioner under the age of 40. The newly elected State Chairman of NYCN, Akolawole Shoremi, emphasized this demand following his election at the NYCN’s congress in…
Accompanied by Governor Dapo Abiodun and a contingent of other government officials, the group of ministers embarked on a visit to the community facing severe challenges. Governor Abiodun’s declaration of a state of emergency in the community earlier this week was prompted by the displacement of numerous residents as a result of extensive flooding. During…
A seven-man robbery gang recently committed a heinous crime in the Abapawa community, targeting hostels where students from Tai Solarin University of Education (TASUED) in Ogun State reside. The incident occurred overnight, spanning from Monday into Tuesday, and it involved the sexual abuse of four female students along with theft. Read also : IReV not…
