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The Executive Chairman of Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government, Hon. Lawal Adewale Wasiu, FCA, has expressed deep appreciation to residents of the council area for their unwavering support and cooperation throughout 2025, describing the year as productive and impactful for grassroots governance. Hon. Lawal made this known in a New Year message released by the Council’s Chief Information and Public Relations Officer, Alabi Sheriff. As the year draws to a close, the council chairman said the administration is entering 2026 with renewed hope, optimism and a stronger resolve to deepen development across the local government. “As we bid farewell to a productive year and welcome 2026 with hope and optimism, we reflect on achievements and reaffirm our commitment to enhanced governance,” Lawal said. “Our focus remains on delivering tangible benefits to our community through strategic initiatives across key sectors.” Focus on Key Development Sectors Hon. Lawal outlined a broad development roadmap for 2...

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has commended residents of the state for their unwavering support of his administration, reaffirming that his focus in the new year remains the building of a prosperous, inclusive, and economically diversified Ogun State, anchored on strategic infrastructure and human capital development. The Governor made this known in his 2026 New Year broadcast on Thursday, describing Ogun State not merely as a geographical entity but as a community united by shared purpose, mutual support, and a collective desire for progress. According to him, the New Year presents another opportunity to strengthen collective resolve, deepen collaboration between government and citizens, and advance further along the path of sustainable development. “Our shared experience has reaffirmed a simple but powerful truth: when citizens and government work together in trust and shared responsibility, progress is inevitable,” Abiodun said. Reiterating his administration’s vision, t...

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, on Wednesday signed the ₦1.669 trillion 2026 Appropriation Bill into law, marking another milestone in the state’s fiscal planning and development drive. The Governor had earlier, on December 3, 2025, presented the Appropriation Bill—tagged the “Budget of Sustainable Legacy”—to the Ogun State House of Assembly for consideration and approval. The signing ceremony, which took place at the Governor’s Office, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, was witnessed by the Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Oludaisi Elemide, principal officers and members of the Assembly, as well as members of the State Executive Council. Speaking after assenting to the bill, Governor Abiodun assured that his administration would commence immediate implementation of the budget to ensure improved performance in both revenue generation and expenditure. He noted that the 2026 budget represents a significant leap in the state’s financial profile, recording a 58 per cent increase over the 2025 bu...