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Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has commissioned the 5.5-kilometre Elega–Miliki–Saje–Bode-Olude–Alhaji Sugar Road and announced plans to commence the reconstruction of the Ago-Odo–Lafenwa Road in Abeokuta. The governor disclosed this during the commissioning ceremony of the road, which traverses Abeokuta North and Abeokuta South Local Government Areas, noting that the project is part of his administration’s commitment to improving road infrastructure and boosting economic activities across the state. Abiodun described the Ago-Odo–Lafenwa Road as one of the abandoned projects inherited by his administration, adding that its reconstruction would enhance connectivity and stimulate commerce within the axis. He further revealed plans to construct a one-kilometre link road, including a bridge connecting the area to Lafenwa, following requests from community leaders and the Alake of Egbaland. He observed that the newly commissioned Elega–Saje corridor has already begun to positively...

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has approved a set of palliative measures for public servants in the state, including a weekly day off duty and a ₦10,000 transport allowance, to cushion the effects of rising fuel prices and increased cost of living. The initiative, which will run for three months beginning in April 2026, is aimed at easing the burden on workers grappling with high transportation costs following the recent hike in the pump price of fuel. In a statement issued by the State Head of Service, Mr. Kehinde Onasanya, the government said each eligible worker would observe one day off per week, in addition to receiving a monthly ₦10,000 special transport allowance during the period. Onasanya explained that the measure is designed to provide relief for workers facing commuting challenges, while also promoting improved productivity through a more motivated workforce. He, however, noted that certain categories of workers would be exempted from the weekly day-off arrangeme...

The National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS) has announced plans to offer a free training programme on Strategic Foresighting to selected nominees of Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, as part of efforts to strengthen governance and institutional capacity in the state. The Director-General of NIPSS, Prof. Ayo Omotayo, disclosed this during the opening ceremony of the third edition of the Strategic Leadership and Management Course (SLMC), held at the Oba (Dr.) Sikiru Kayode Adetona School of Governance Studies in Ago-Iwoye. According to Omotayo, 20 participants will be nominated by the governor for the specialised training scheduled for June/July 2026. He noted that the initiative reflects the Ogun State Government’s strong commitment to human capital development and effective governance. He commended the state government for its sustained investment in leadership development, stressing that the quality of governance is closely tied to the competence and strate...

By Kayode Akinmade  Recent criticisms of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda—particularly by Rauf Aregbesola—invite not only political response but analytical reflection. When a former public official dismisses an ongoing reform programme as a “scam,” the credibility of that claim must be weighed against both empirical developments and the critic’s own administrative record. In this instance, the critique is as revealing as it is unconvincing. It exposes less about the substance of current reforms and more about the limits of perspective shaped by past governance experience. Reform as Measurable Reality, Not Rhetorical Promise The Renewed Hope Agenda, far from being a mere rhetorical construct, has manifested in tangible institutional and sectoral changes. Nowhere is this more evident than in the transformation of the Ministry of Interior under the leadership of Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo. Within a short period, longstanding inefficiencies—particularly in passport administrat...

By James Ezema As the countdown to the 2027 governorship election gradually begins, the political atmosphere in Enugu State is, expectedly, gathering momentum. Beneath the surface of routine political alignments and subtle consultations lies a deeper, more consequential question: what kind of leadership does Enugu truly need in the face of Nigeria’s present economic realities?  It is important to begin with fairness. The incumbent administration has, within its capacity, attempted to reposition Enugu State from its long-standing identity as a civil service–dependent economy toward a more commercially viable structure.  Efforts in infrastructure renewal, urban aesthetics, and investment signaling have not gone unnoticed. There is evidence of intention—an effort to reimagine the state beyond its bureaucratic comfort zone. However, governance is not merely about intention; it is ultimately measured by outcomes, sustainability, and the depth of impact on the average citizen. And i...

L-R: Regional Bank Head, Southwest 1, Fidelity Bank Plc, Mr. Folaranmi Jemirin; Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Ogun State, Hon. Adijat Adeleye-Oladapo; Head, Women Banking, Fidelity Bank Plc, Mrs. Harriba Harry-Pepple; Local Government Education Authority (LGEA) Board Chairman, Ogun State, Hon. Oluwaseyi Oyekan; and one of the beneficiaries at Fidelity Bank’s donation of vocational tools to women at the “Give Her Power” Initiative in Abeokuta, Ogun State, recently. In a bold demonstration of its commitment to inclusive growth and sustainable development, leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc has extended its recently launched “Give Her Power” initiative to Ogun State, empowering 100 women with vocational tools designed to strengthen their economic independence and boost household income. The outreach is part of the Bank’s nationwide rollout of the initiative, which was unveiled earlier in March during the signing of strategic Memoranda of Understandin...