Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, in the company of Governors Dapo Abiodun (Ogun) and Abdulrahman Abdulrasaq (Kwara) on Tuesday, visited Ondo State to sympathise with Akeredolu and the people of Owo and Ondo State in general. The Governors also donated N75 million to the people of Owo, who were affected by the recent gunmen attack,…
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Democracy Day: Abiodun Reverses Death Sentence on Six Convicts, Frees 40 Inmates
As part of activities commemorating the 2023 Democracy Day, Ogun State governor, Dapo Abiodun, has approved the committal of six convicts on death row to life imprisonment and also released 40 inmates. The governor made the pronouncement on Sunday while speaking at the June 12 commemorative anniversary and Nigeria’s Democracy Day, held at the M.K.O…
Mass Transit: Abiodun Unveils Wifi Enabled Buses, Says Water Taxies Coming
The Ogun state governor, Dapo Abiodun, on Thursday, launched the State Mass Bus Transit System to enhance intra and inter city transportation. The official launch of the buses fitted with Wifi and other gadgets, the governor observed is in line with the transport master plan aimed at providing efficient and affordable means of moving people…
Atan-Lusada-Agbara Road To Be Ready September – Abiodun
Ogun State governor, Dapo Abiodun, has disclosed that the ongoing construction of the 19- kilometre Atan- Lusada-Agbara road in Ado-Odo/ Ota Local Government Area of the state, will be ready for commissioning in September. Abiodun gave this disclosure on Sunday after inspecting the level of work done on the industrial road. He noted that the…
Healthcare: Ogun Pays N200m Grant for Basic Healthcare for the Poor
Ogun State government says it has paid up a total sum of N200 million grant to the Basic Health Care Provision Fund as part of its resolve to take advantage of the health scheme in the state. The state governor, Dapo Abiodun disclosed this at the launch of the Basic Health Care Provision Fund and…
Abiodun Signs N350.735bn 2022 Budget Into Law
Ogun State governor, Dapo Abiodun, on Wednesday evening signed 2022 appropriation budget into law. A statement by the governor’s chief press secretary, Kunle Somorin said, the State House of Assembly had earlier in the day passed the exact figure of N350,735,149,739.57 contained in the State 2022 budget with adjustments in some recurrent and or capital…
Compromise Building Standards, Safety, Go To Jail – Abiodun Warns Building Officials
Ogun State governor, Dapo Abiodun has warned that his administration would not hesitate to prosecute any official of the state government or contractor indicted for compromising standards in erecting structures that threaten life and property. Abiodun added that if such official or contractor is found guilty of compromising safety and standards, he or she will…
Why Ogun Joined Other States in VAT Collection Battle – Abiodun
Ogun State governor, Dapo Abiodun, has shed light on why the state joined other states in the fray to collect the Value Added Tax (VAT). According to Abiodun, his administration decided to take advantage of the VAT controversy with the view to ensure Ogun gets a fair share from the money being generated from the…
How We’re Winning War Against Crimes In Ogun – Abiodun
Ogun State governor, Dapo Abiodun, has disclosed how the state under his watch has been tackling insecurity and making Ogun safe for investors. According to the governor, his administration has been able to create a job portal meant to dimension the number of unemployed or under employed, and match them with employers, launch the Anchor…
COVID-19: Ogun To Bar Unvaccinated Residents From Public Places January 1
Ogun state governor, Dapo Abiodun, on Monday, flagged off COVID-19 Mass Vaccination Campaign, with the plan to vaccinate two million people across the state, saying all unvaccinated residents risk being barred from government offices, schools, markets and public transport. According to him evidence of full vaccination will be required for anybody who wants to do…