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Abiodun Absorbs 1,500 OgunTEACh Interns, Rewards Teachers With N51m On World Teachers’ Day
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has announced the absorption of over 1,500 OgunTEACh interns into the state civil service and the disbursement of over N51 million as cash prizes to outstanding teachers, schools and administrators.
Dapo Abiodun and the Ogun East 2027 Equation: Why the Debate Is Tilting in One Direction
By Lekan Adeniran As conversations around the 2027 general elections quietly gather momentum across Ogun State, one political reality is becoming increasingly difficult to ignore: the growing belief that Governor Dapo Abiodun is emerging as the strongest political force in the Ogun East Senatorial race. For many, the conversation is no longer merely about ambition. It is about capacity, performance, influence, and proven leadership.
Budget 2025: Abiodun's fiscal prudence for improved people’s welfare
By all parameters, Prince Dapo Abiodun today can be rated as a shining star in Nigeria’s political firmament in terms of the remarkable achievements recorded by his administration in Ogun State, which have remained unparalleled in the Gateway State’s political history of over three decades.
Budget 2025: Abiodun revs up fiscal prudence for improved people’s welfare, By Lekan Adeniran
By all parameters, Prince Dapo Abiodun today can be rated as a shining star in Nigeria’s political firmament in terms of the remarkable achievements recorded by his administration in Ogun State, which have remained unparalleled in the Gateway State’s political history of over three decades.
Budget 2025: Abiodun revs up fiscal prudence for improved people's welfare, By Lekan Adeniran
Nigeria, Dec. 9 -- A proponent of leadership by example, Abiodun, through his inclusive approach to leadership and fiscal discipline in governance, is at the vanguard of a transformational agenda aimed at rubbishing the lamentations of previous and current leaders about paucity of funds through the holistic transformation of Ogun State's revenue generation system for improved well-being of millions of the hitherto poor and hopeless indigenes and residents of the socio-economically rich state.
With Council Polls, Ogun’s Grassroots Set for Greater Transformation – THISDAYLIVE | Nigeria News Headlines Today
By: Lekan Adeniran On Saturday, November 16, Ogun State witnessed a significant event in its ongoing democratic evolution. This date marked the conduct of elections across the state’s 20 local government areas and 236 electoral wards, highlighting the commitment of Governor Dapo Abiodun to upholding democratic values and practices.
With Council Polls, Ogun’s Grassroots Set for Greater Transformation
By: Lekan Adeniran On Saturday, November 16, Ogun State witnessed a significant event in its ongoing democratic evolution. This date marked the conduct of elections across the state’s 20 local government areas and 236 electoral wards, highlighting the commitment of Governor Dapo Abiodun to upholding democratic values and practices.
With council polls, Ogun's grassroots set for greater transformation, By Lekan Adeniran
Nigeria, Nov. 21 -- On Saturday, 16 November, Ogun State witnessed a significant event in its ongoing democratic evolution. This date marked the conduct of elections across the state's 20 local government areas and 236 electoral wards, highlighting the commitment of Governor Dapo Abiodun to upholding democratic values and practices.
With council polls, Ogun's grassroots set for greater transformation, By Lekan Adeniran
On Saturday, 16 November, Ogun State witnessed a significant event in its ongoing democratic evolution. This date marked the conduct of elections across the state’s 20 local government areas and 236 electoral wards, highlighting the commitment of Governor Dapo Abiodun to upholding democratic values and practices. The successful organization and execution of these elections serve as a testament to the administration’s dedication to fostering a transparent and participatory political environment.
Abiodun’s continued quest for industrialisation
The Gateway Inland Dry Port Container Terminal, whose groundbreaking ceremony was performed on 11 October, represents a significant stride in the quest by Governor Dapo Abiodun’s administration to industrialize Ogun State. This initiative aims to enhance the logistical capabilities of the state, providing a crucial link between the maritime industry and the hinterland.
Nigeria: Ogun Dry Port Project and Dapo Abiodun's Quest for Industrialisation
The Gateway Inland Dry Port Container Terminal, whose groundbreaking ceremony was performed on 11 October, represents a significant stride in the quest by Governor Dapo Abiodun's administration to industrialize Ogun State. This initiative aims to enhance the logistical capabilities of the state, providing a crucial link between the maritime industry and the hinterland.
Ogun Dry Port Project and Dapo Abiodun's Continued Quest for Industrialisation
By Lekan Adeniran The Gateway Inland Dry Port Container Terminal, whose groundbreaking ceremony was performed on 11 October, represents a significant stride in the quest by Governor Dapo Abiodun’s administration to industrialize Ogun State. This initiative aims to enhance the logistical capabilities of the state, providing a crucial link between the maritime industry and the hinterland.
In Dapo Abiodun’s Ogun, the Teacher is King…
By Lekan Adeniran There is a saying in Nigeria: “Teachers’ reward is in heaven.” This adage reflects a widespread sentiment that the invaluable contributions and sacrifices made by educators in nurturing future leaders often go unrecognized and are inadequately compensated here on earth. Teachers truly face a myriad of challenges, including poor remuneration, lack of resources, and diminishing respect from society.
In Dapo Abiodun's state, the teacher is king
There is a saying in Nigeria: “Teachers’ reward is in heaven.” This adage reflects a widespread sentiment that the invaluable contributions and sacrifices made by educators in nurturing future leaders often go unrecognized and are inadequately compensated here on earth. Teachers truly face a myriad of challenges, including poor remuneration, lack of resources, and diminishing respect from society.
In Dapo Abiodun’s Ogun, the teacher is king… -
Tuesday, October 8, 2024 8:35 pm By Lekan Adeniran There is a saying in Nigeria: “Teachers’ reward is in heaven.” This adage reflects a widespread sentiment that the invaluable contributions and sacrifices made by educators in nurturing future leaders often go unrecognized and are inadequately compensated here on earth. Teachers truly face a myriad of challenges, including poor remuneration, lack of resources, and diminishing respect from society.
Understanding agricultural revolution in the gateway state
THERE is a revolution taking place in the agricultural sector in Ogun State. It is palpable in the air and spreads across the length and breadth of the Gateway State, involving the young and the old, men and women. Indeed, agriculture and food security form one of the fulcrums of Prince Dapo Abiodun’s administration, as encapsulated in the ISEYA mantra. The others are infrastructure development, social welfare and well-being, education and human capital development, and youth empowerment.
Transforming Ogun housing landscape through urban regeneration
Established in 1976, Ogun State has experienced changes in urban environment. With the acceleration of urbanisation, the demand for housing has surged, presenting challenges as inadequate infrastructure, environmental degradation, and social inequality. The conventional housing model, marked by sprawling informal settlements and a lack of planning, has become unsustainable.
Transforming Housing Landscape In Ogun Through Urban Regeneration
Established in 1976, Ogun State has experienced profound changes in its urban environment in recent decades. With the acceleration of urbanisation, the demand for housing has surged, presenting numerous challenges such as inadequate infrastructure, environmental degradation, and social inequality. The conventional housing model, marked by sprawling informal settlements and a lack of strategic planning, has become unsustainable.
Transforming the Housing Landscape in Ogun Through Urban Regeneration -
Wednesday, August 21, 2024 5:59 pm By Lekan Adeniran Established in 1976, Ogun State has experienced profound changes in its urban environment in recent decades. With the acceleration of urbanization, the demand for housing has surged, presenting numerous challenges such as inadequate infrastructure, environmental degradation, and social inequality. The conventional housing model, marked by sprawling informal settlements and a lack of strategic planning, has become unsustainable.
Abiodun: Celebrating years of accountable leadership
“If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more, and become more, you are a leader.” —John Quincy Adams TODAY, for millions of ordinary Nigerians whose experiences about political leadership in the country over the years had been traumatizing due to dashed expectations, opening any discourse about the polity either through debates or this type of editorial piece is distractive, wasteful and has nothing to offer them in terms of socio-economic benefits.
Gov Abiodun’s Five Years in the Saddle – THISDAYLIVE | Nigeria News Headlines Today
By Lekan Adeniran “If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more, and become more, you are a leader.” —John Quincy Adams Today, for millions of ordinary Nigerians whose experiences about political leadership in the country over the years had been traumatizing due to dashed expectations, opening any discourse about the polity either through debates or this type of editorial piece is distractive, wasteful and has nothing to offer them in terms of socio-economic benefits.
Gov Abiodun’s Five Years in the Saddle
By Lekan Adeniran “If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more, and become more, you are a leader.” —John Quincy Adams Today, for millions of ordinary Nigerians whose experiences about political leadership in the country over the years had been traumatizing due to dashed expectations, opening any discourse about the polity either through debates or this type of editorial piece is distractive, wasteful and has nothing to offer them in terms of socio-economic benefits.
Bolstering security in Ogun
April 25, 2024 By Lekan Adeniran In the realm of security and economic development, Ogun State shines as a beacon of progress. Since the coming of Prince Dapo Abiodun, the Gateway State has witnessed uninterrupted peace and massive economic development. It stands as one of the most peaceful and fastest-growing states in Nigeria, a testament to its importance.
Lekan Adeniran, Author at New Mail Nigeria
Hard time for criminals as Ogun, IGP take security architecture a notch higher In the realm of security and economic development, Ogun State shines as…
Hard time for criminals as Ogun, IGP takes security architecture a notch higher -
Monday, April 22, 2024 4:50 pm By Lekan Adeniran In the realm of security and economic development, Ogun State shines as a beacon of progress. Since the coming of Prince Dapo Abiodun, the Gateway State has witnessed uninterrupted peace and massive economic development. Ogun State now stands as one of the most peaceful and fastest-growing states in Nigeria, a testament to its importance in the nation.
Siun-Owode Road: Another step in Abiodun's infrastructural upgrade | The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News
The presence of good roads anywhere in the world is a catalyst for economic growth and development. Roads are harbingers of prosperity as they aid businesses transactions, movement of goods and services, and rapid industrialisation. It is in this context that any government desirous of bringing development to its people must, as of necessity, open up the geographical space with a good road network.
Abiodun: A governor’s many awards
March 14, 2024 By Lekan Adeniran Ogun State governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun was recently honoured with two prestigious awards by two media organisations, The Sun newspapers, which conferred on Prince Abiodun, the ‘Governor of the Year’ award, and Silverbird Television, which named the governor its ‘Man of the Year’. These accolades were bestowed on Abiodun in recognition of his stellar performance in the area of infrastructure, among other notable achievements.
Duty Increase, Spot FX Rate Adoption Throw Market Into Panic
The adoption of the spot foreign exchange (FX) rate in computing duty on imported commodities has thrown importers and the entire business community into a panic mode. For the first time, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) raised the import duty exchange twice within 24 hours on Friday under the guise of “obeying” the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) directive. The unusual adjustment raised the going duties across commodity lines by 48.5 per cent in less than two days.
Your Policies Promoting Despair, Atiku Tells Tinubu
Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in last year’s general elections, Atiku Abubakar, has, again, reiterated his stance on the President Bola Tinubu administration. He had said the government owed Nigerians an explanation on the over a $3.3 billion emergency crude repayment loan secured by the Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) on August 16, 2023.
Ofili Breaks National, African Record At Boston Indoor Grand Prix By James Agberebi
Nigeria’s Favour Ofili has broken the national and African record in the women’s 300m at the 2024 New Balance Indoor Grand Prix in Boston on Sunday. Ofili ran a time of 35.99 seconds to set the new record. She becomes the 10th fastest woman ever over the distance. The 21-year-old finished second behind Gabrielle Thomas who finished with a time of 35.75 seconds. While Lynna Irby-Jackson, also from the USA, was third with a time of 36.05 seconds.
The Many ‘Sins’ of Asue Ighodalo By Okoh Aihe
Let me make this declaration that if Asue Ighodalo belonged to any other party outside of the PDP, I would still have written this material as a proud Esan man just to address some issues so manifestly manipulated by politicians who trade on falsehood to earn some advantage.
Dapo Abiodun’s Supreme Court Victory and Ogun’s Renewed Hope By Lekan Adeniran
On Friday, January 19, the Supreme Court affirmed the victory of Governor Dapo Abiodun as the Ogun State governor. A five-member panel of the court led by Justice John Okoro held that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate, Ladi Adebutu, failed to prove allegations of non-compliance with the Electoral Act during the conduct of the 18 March 2023 elections. “This appeal is unmeritorious and ought to be dismissed and it is hereby dismissed.
Special Status, State Police Top Lagos Residents’ Demand From FG
To get peoples’ input in policy formulation and implementation, the Lagos State government recently held a town hall meeting where residents made far-reaching demands that will test the mettle of the All Progressives Congress-led (APC) administration, KEHINDE OLATUNJI reports. The significance of civic engagement between the government and the people, especially in connecting needs and policies, was at the centre stage recently when Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu held a town hall meeting in Lagos.
Abiodun's Supreme Court victory and Ogun's Renewed Hope
January 28, 2024 By Lekan Adeniran On Friday January 19, the Supreme Court affirmed the victory of Governor Dapo Abiodun as the Ogun State governor. A five-member panel of the court led by Justice John Okoro held that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate, Ladi Adebutu, failed to prove allegations of non-compliance with the Electoral Act during the conduct of the 18 March 2023 elections. “This appeal is unmeritorious and ought to be dismissed and it is hereby dismissed.
Prince Abiodun: Budgeting for a glorious future for the masses of Ogun state
By Lekan Adeniran It is an incontestable fact that the past four years and some months of Prince Dapo Abiodun’s transformational strides in governance in Ogun State, one of the Nigeria’s most promising and enviable states, has been powered by an irrepressible political will in leadership to modify past narratives through well-informed policies with a view to ensuring that dividends of democracy are rights of the governed and not privileges.
Prince Abiodun: Budgeting For A Glorious Future For The Masses of Ogun State
By Lekan Adeniran It is an incontestable fact that , the past four years and some months of Prince Dapo Abiodun’s transformational strides in governance in Ogun State, one of the Nigeria’s most promising and enviable states, has been powered by an irrepressible political will in leadership to modify past narratives through well-informed policies with a view to ensuring that dividends of democracy are rights of the governed and not privileges.
Abiodun: Budgeting for Ogun's glorious future
Skip to content December 10, 2023 By Lekan Adeniran It is an incontestable fact that, the past four years and some months of Prince Dapo Abiodun’s transformational strides in governance in Ogun State, one of the Nigeria’s most promising and enviable states, has been powered by an irrepressible political will in leadership to modify past narratives through well-informed policies with a view to ensuring that dividends of democracy are rights of the governed and not privileges.
CNG vehicles: Ogun takes the lead in mass transportation
Ogun State government, on Monday, launched the Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) powered mass transit buses in Abeokuta, the state capital. The initiative is a novel one. It is an attestation to the notion that the Governor Dapo Abiodun-led administration is unique and forward-looking in policy formulation and execution. With this pivotal move, the Gateway State continues its enviable record as a pace setter in the country.
Respite for motorists, travellers as Ogun takes over construction of Lagos-Ota-Abeokuta road
The handing over of the reconstruction of the Lagos-Ota-Abeokuta Expressway to the Ogun State Government by the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led Federal Government was long in coming. The entire stretch of the 77kilometer road has collapsed, with few good portions still wearing semblance of a tarred road. The handover, as announced by the new Minister of Works, Engr.
Respite beckons for users of Ota-Abeokuta road
Skip to content October 20, 2023 The handing over of the reconstruction of the Lagos-Ota-Abeokuta Expressway to the Ogun State Government by the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led Federal Government was long in coming. The entire stretch of the 77kilometer road has collapsed, with few good portions still wearing semblance of a tarred road. The handover, as announced by the new Minister of Works, Engr.
Giving hope to the hopeless through immortalisation of a deceased son – The Sun Nigeria
By Lekan Adeniran IMMORTALISING a dead son through scholarship awards is surely not a common occurrence in this part of the world. The death of a child is such a painful experience that parents wish never happens to them. And if it indeed happens, as it sometimes does given that humans have little control over death, it’s an experience that is better consigned to the dustbin of history.
Giving hope to the hopeless through immortalisation of a deceased son | The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News
Immortalising a dead son through scholarship awards is surely not a common occurrence in this part of the world. The death of a child is such a painful experience that parents wish never happens to them. And if it indeed happens, as it sometimes does given that humans have little control over death, it’s an experience that is better consigned to the dustbin of history.
Ogun tribunal judgment and the shape of politics to come
October 11, 2023 By Lekan Adeniran he verdict of the Ogun State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal, which recently ruled in favour of Prince Dapo Abiodun as duly elected governor and the All Progressives Congress (APC) is bound to change the political narratives and permutations in the Gateway State.
Ogun Tribunal Ruling And The Shape Of Politics To Come
By Lekan Adeniran The verdict of the Ogun State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal, which recently ruled in favour of Prince Dapo Abiodun as duly elected Governor and the All Progressives Congress (APC) is bound to change the political narratives and permutations in the Gateway State.
LGAs’ allocation in Ogun State: Facts, figures
September 11, 2023 By Lekan Adeniran Documents, it is said, don’t lie. The best way to resolve any lingering crisis is to present unimpeachable facts for people to peruse and be adequately informed. And, facts are indeed sacred. Sacred because it is believable. It cannot be controverted. It cannot be forged and or faked. On this premise, it is pertinent to look at the facts and figures about the Ogun State local government allocations from the Federation Account in the last couple of years.
Abiodun and Adedayo: When Emotion Takes The Place of Logical Thinking -
Sunday, September 3, 2023 5:51 pm By Lekan Adeniran “If thinking and reason crack under pressure of emotional convulsions or when commissioned facts are resulting from fibs and fake constructions, truth may be in great Peril,” says Erik Pevernagie The above quotation applies to a certain Balogun Ibrahim. Ibrahim, in a poorly penned opinion piece full of grammatical blunders tagged; “Emperor Dapo Abiodun and Wale Adedayo” stamped on truth and fact, throwing caution to the wind.
When Abiodun feted Edun, Tijani, Salako in Abuja | The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News Original
The occasion was grand; it was a gathering of who is who in Ogun State and the venue was Silverbird Galleria, Abuja. Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, had decided to host a reception in honour of the three ministers from the Gateway State sworn in last Monday by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as members of the federal cabinet. It was the first time three ministerial appointees were picked from the same state in the history of Nigeria and Ogun State, noted for scoring first position in many areas.
Tinubu’s glorious return to gateway state, the state of Emilokan, Olule | The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News Original
On June 3, 2022, then presidential aspirant, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, set the social media on fire with a prophetic declaration of “Emilokan” (It’s my turn). He did that in Abeokuta, Ogun State. On June 3, 2022, then presidential aspirant, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, set the social media on fire with a prophetic declaration of “Emilokan” (It’s my turn). He did that in Abeokuta, Ogun State.
Tinubu’s Glorious Return To The Gateway State, The State Of Emilokan, Olule
LEKAN ADENIRAN On June 3, 2022, then presidential aspirant Bola Ahmed Tinubu set the social media on fire with a prophetic declaration of “emilokan” (It’s my turn). It was in Abeokuta, Ogun State. Tinubu, as the story was told then, was being frustrated by an alleged “Aso Rock cabal” in his quest to succeed former President Muhammadu Buhari. The cabal was not disposed to a President Tinubu at Aso Rock, it was alleged. To stop him, many obstacles were being erected on his pathway.
Security: Change The Narrative By Ray Ekpu
We, all of us, must find a way of changing the narrative about the security situation in the country. Before now, we were largely worried only about Borno State, then Yobe and then Adamawa. These were the main theatres of conflict between Boko Haram and the Nigerian people. Now there is a massive expansion in the circumference of the danger we face. Boko Haram has been joined by ISIS West Africa Province (ISWAP).
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