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Ondo State Swears In Aiyedatiwa As 7th Governor
18 Share Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has been sworn in as the 7th governor of Ondo State, as well as Dr Olayide Owolabi Adelami as the Deputy Governor. This marks the beginning of a fresh four-year term in Office for tje Governor and his Deputy. Aiyedatiwa first became the Executive Governor of Ondo State in December 2023, following the passing away of his former boss, Governor Rotimi Akeredolu.
INEC Delivers Sensitive Materials To LGs in Ondo State
15 Share The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has delivered sensitive materials to all eighteen local government areas of Ondo State ahead of the Saturday’s governorship election in the state.
Ondo Election: NAVY Reinforces Commitment To Safeguard Materials
14 Share The Nigerian Navy has reinforced its commitment to safeguarding the waterways to ensure sensitive election materials reach their destinations securely, for the November 16, governorship election in Ondo state. Commanding Officer of the Nigerian Navy Forward Operating Base (FOB) in Igbokoda, Ondo state, Captain Aliyu Usman, made this commitment to foster a secure maritime environment, allowing citizens in riverine areas to exercise their voting rights without intimidation.
Ondo Polls: INEC Assures Stakeholders of Smooth Conduct Of Election
30 Share Nigeria’s electoral body, The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has assured stakeholders that it will ensure a smooth and credible voting process during the November 16, governorship election in Ondo State. The Chairman of the Commission, Professor Mahmood Yakubu gave this assurance during a stakeholders’ meeting on the Ondo State governorship election held in Akure, Ondo state capital. Yakubu solicited the cooperation of all stakeholders to ensure a credible election.
Ondo Election: INEC Urges Media To Combat Election Misinformation
12 Share Nigeria’s electoral body, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has urged Journalists to guide against misinformation about the electoral process before, during and after the election in Ondo State.
Ondo Election: INEC to Begin Distribution of PVCs on Oct 17
38 Share The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC says the collection of Permanent Voter Cards, PVCs for the Ondo state governorship election will begin on October 17, 2024. This is aimed at ensuring that eligible voters are prepared for the election scheduled to take place on November 16, 2024. The INEC National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, Sam Olumekun made this known in a statement.
INEC Partners With Voter Education Service Provider In Ondo
13 Share The Independent National Electoral Commission, (INEC) has partnered with a Voter Education Provider for training and capacity development ahead of the November 16th governorship election in Ondo State. Addressing participants at the workshop, INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner in Ondo State, Mrs.
Governor Commends Ondo State Citizens’ Conduct in Nationwide Protests
40 Share The Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa has appreciated the good people of the State for their peaceful disposition in the nationwide protests. As the protest enters day two, the people of Ondo State carried out their civic and economic activities with the usual orderliness without any security threats in any part of the State. The Governor, in his message to the people, thanked them for heeding to his pleas for understanding, calm and restraints during the nationwide protests.
Ondo State Governor distributes Operational Vehicles to Security Agencies
30 Share Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has distributed twenty-five Hilux vehicles to various security agencies in the state for qualitative service delivery and optimum protection of lives and properties. Speaking during the presentation ceremony held at the Governor’s office in Akure, Ondo state capital, the Governor emphasized the vital role that the security agencies play in safeguarding the lives and properties of people of the State.
INEC Commences Continuous Voter Registration Across Ondo State
21 Share The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has commenced the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise in Ondo State. The exercise is being conducted in 203 wards and additional seven booths created by INEC to ease pressure on existing wards. While monitoring the process in Akure, Ondo State capital, INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Mrs Oluwatoyin Babalola noted that the exercise would end on 5th of June.
Governor Aiyedatiwa eulogizes former boss, Akeredolu
18 Share Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa has described the lifetime of his former boss, Late Governor Rotimi Akeredolu, as that of sacrifice and heroism. Aiyedatiwa stated this on Wednesday at the lying-in-state and commendation service for the late governor at the Akure township stadium. The Governor said that Akeredolu risked his life to ensure the people lived.
INEC Declares APC Winner Of Ondo Bye-election
6 Share The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Ifeoluwa Ehindero, winner of the Akoko North-East and Akoko North-West Federal constituency by-election in Ondo State. The INEC Returning Officer Prof. Johnson Fasinmirin, declared Mr Ehindero winner after the counting of votes at the collation centre at Victory College, Ikare-Akoko, Akoko North-East local government of Ondo State on Saturday. Prof.
Bye-Election: Accreditation, Voting Begins in Ondo State
6 Share Accreditation and Voting began in Ikare Akoko North-East local government area of Ondo state as early as 8:30 am local time. Officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC arrived early at most of the polling centres visited in Ikare while many electorate were seen checking for their names on the voters register pasted on walls and boards.
INEC Distributes Electoral Materials Ahead Bye-elections In Ondo
5 Share The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Ondo State, on Wednesday, distributed sensitive materials ahead of the Akoko North-East and Akoko North-West Federal constituency bye-election scheduled to hold on Feb 3rd, 2024. The bye-election is to fill the vacancy left by the Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo who resigned as a member of the House of Representatives from the constituency.
Ondo State Assembly Confirms Adelami As Deputy Governor
7 Share The Ondo State House of Assembly on Thursday screened and confirmed Olayide Adelami as the Deputy Governor of the State. The Assembly confirmed the nominee after the consideration of a report by the House selection committee presided over by the Speaker, Mr Olamide Oladij, during the plenary session of the Assembly.
INEC Set For Bye-Election In Ondo State
16 Share The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC says all is set for the Akoko North-East and Akoko North-West Federal Constituency election scheduled for Feburary 3rd, 2024 in Ondo State. The Resident Electoral Commissioner in the state, Mrs Olutoyin Babalola, made this known in Akure, the State capital. She said non-sensitive materials had been received from INEC headquarters and sent to the two Local Government Areas.
Ondo State Assembly Set To Screen Deputy Governor Nominee
3 Share Ondo state Assembly is set to screen the Deputy Governor nominee. The Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Olamide Oladiji has confirmed that the House has received the name of the Deputy Governor nominee from the Governor of Ondo State, Lucky Aiyedatiwa. His name is Dr.Olayide Owolabi Adelaide.
Ondo Deputy Governor Sworn-in As Governor
19 Share Ondo Deputy Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa has been sworn in as the State’s substantive Executive Governor following Governor Rotimi Akeredolu’s demise. The Chief Judge of the state, Justice Olusegun Odosola administered the oath of office at the Cocoa Conference Hall of the Governor’s office in Akure, Ondo state capital. Present to witness the swearing-in ceremony were top Judges in the state, government officials and politicians.
Ondo State Proposes Thirty-Year Development Plan
The Ondo State Government is designing a 30-year development plan which successive administrations are expected to implement for a new, productive and prosperous Ondo state.
Ondo Governor Inaugurates Census Advocacy Committee
Ondo State Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu has Inaugurated the state census publicity and advocacy committee to propagate census information to people in eighteen council areas of Ondo state. The event took place at the Cocoa Conference Hall, Akure, the state capital. The Governor who was represented by the Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Mrs.
Ondo State: INEC And Security Agencies Express Readiness For Elections
Nigeria’s electoral body, the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC and security agencies in Ondo State have expressed readiness for Saturday’a Prwsidential and National Assembly elections. they said they have put in place, all necessary measures for a hitch free electoral process. The State Commissioner of Police, Oyeyemi Oyediran, disclosed that over seven thousand security personnel have been deployed for the polls.
Ondo Governor Approves N523m For WAEC Fees – Voice of Nigeria
The Ondo State Government has approved the payment of 2023 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) fees for students in public schools in the state. The state Governor, Mr Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, approved a total sum of five hundred and twenty-three million naira for the purpose. The statement read, “In approving the memo, Governor Akeredolu instructed that the sum be “paid directly to WAEC to be receipted for”.
Ondo Governor Bags Champion Award For Red Gold Project – Voice of Nigeria
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Ondo Governor Pledges Support To Judiciary On Equitable Justice – Voice of Nigeria
The Acting Governor of Ondo state, Mr. Lucky Aiyedatiwa has sworn in the new acting Chief Judge of the State, Justice Ayedun Odusola. Mr. Aiyedatiwa while inaugurating the Acting Chief Judge said the government would continue to support the judiciary in the administration of fair and equitable Justice for all and sundry.
Ondo Lists Measures To Tackle Health Sector Challenges – Voice of Nigeria
Ondo state governor, Mr Oluwarotimi Akeredolu says government is looking into critical challenges facing the health sector in the state with the aim of finding solutions to tackle them. The governor made this known when he played host to the executive members of the Nigeria Medical Association, NMA Ondo state chapter.
Ondo Governor Advocates Self Defense As Option Against Insecurity. – Voice of Nigeria
Ondo State Governor Rotimi Akeredolu has reiterated his stand on the need for his people and Nigerians to defend themselves against insecurity. He said that might be the only way or option to fight the menace. He said the present security architecture of policing in Nigeria was not commensurate with prevailing security challenges in the country.
Group commends INEC on Ekiti polls – Voice of Nigeria
#ElectionBuzzNig’23 The Center for transparency advocacy group has commended the Independent National Electoral Commission, (INEC) for its improved performance in Saturday’s Governorship election held in Ekiti State, Southwest Nigeria. The group noted that INEC Officials and materials arrived early in most of the polling units, with many of the polling units already opening around 8.30 am.
Ekiti Governorship election: counting begins as vote ends – Voice of Nigeria
Counting of votes have begun in the ongoing Ekiti State Governorship election. Officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, are counting and collating results at the different polling units across the State. The election was generally peaceful and rancour free except for some reported cases of voter inducement and vote buying. Meanwhile the outgoing Governor of Ekiti, Dr. Kayode Fayemi has won his polling unit for the candidate of his party, the All Progressives Congress, APC.
Ekiti Decides: Residents troop out for governorship election – Voice of Nigeria
As early as 6 am, residents of Ado Ekiti trooped out in their numbers to participate in today’s governorship election holding across the 16 Local Government Areas of Ekiti State. Over seven hundred thousand voters are expected to cast their ballots for either of the ten candidates vying for the governor’s office. While many trekked long distances following the restriction on vehicular movements, a few went to their polling units by commercial motor bikes.
Gubernatorial poll: Police restricts movement in Ekiti State – Voice of Nigeria
The Nigeria Police Force has placed restriction on vehicular movement in and out of Ekiti State from 11:59pm Friday 17th June, 2022. The development is part of the measures to achieve a free, fair and credible election in Saturday’s Governorship poll.
Ondo partners with Liquid Waste Energy to build refinery
Ondo and firm sign pact to build $500m modular refinery By Ololade Justin, Akure The Ondo State government has signed a memorandum of Understanding with the Liquid Waste Energy Limited on the construction and management of a Modular Refinery worth over 500 million Dollars. The State government reiterated its determination to ensure a conducive environment for all genuine investors willing to partner with the state in its industrialisation drive.
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