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OGEPA BEGINS ENFORCEMENT AT MINING SITES IN OGUN EAST The Ogun State Environmental Protection Agency (OGEPA), has commenced an enforcement and assessment exercise at mining sites across the Ogun East Senatorial District as part of efforts to identify and address environmental and health risks associated with gaseous emissions, other pollutants from mining and industrial activities and to access their environmental documents. According to the General Manager of OGEPA, Hon. Kehinde Bello, the exercise was aimed at assessing the possible impact of emissions from mining operations on the environment, as well as the health and well-being of workers and residents living in communities hosting the activities.         Bello, explained that prolonged exposure to dust, smoke and other pollutants generated from mining, quarry activities and blasting posed significant risks to respiratory health and would have had adverse effects on the surrounding environment. He no...

DAHUA PAPER COMPANY SEALS FOR OPERATING ILLEGAL DUMPSITE, BURNING WASTE. Ogun State Waste Management Authority,OGWAMA has sealed a paper processing company, Dahua Paper Company Limited,Owiwi Village, near Obada-Oko, Abeokuta for creating and operating an illegal dumpsite and also burning of waste contrary to the State Environmental and Public Health Law 2006 and Section 2b(a) of OGWAMA Law 2020 which strictly prohibit open burning of waste for individuals and corporate entities. Leading the Authority's Enforcement team to seal the company,the Special Adviser to the Governor and Managing Director of OGWAMA,Hon Faruk Akintunde said after months of monitoring and intelligence gathering,the company was caught red-handed operating an illegal dumpsite opposite their factory where their waste were dumped and burnt which according to OGWAMA law will lead to severe penalties including immediate sealing of the offending facilities.        "To confirm our ...

YOUR HEALTH REMAINS SACROSANCT TO THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE PUBLIC SERVICE - HOS TELLS WORKERS  The health and well-being of Public Servants have been said to remain fundamental to the effectiveness of the Public Service, as a healthy workforce is better equipped to discharge its responsibilities with efficiency, commitment and sustained productivity.  This was the submission of the Ogun State Head of Service, Mr. Olanrewaju Saka at the flag off of a diagnostic programme tagged "Know Your Health Status" put together by the State Government as part of activities commemorating the year 2026 Public Service Day, held at the Arcade Ground, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta. According to him, the programme was put in place to provide a valuable opportunity for the workers to prioritize their health through preventive care, health screening and early detection. He encouraged the Public Servants to take full advantage of the initiative, and added that timely health checks can facilitat...

BE COMMITTED TO THE VALUES THAT MAKE PUBLIC SERVICE WORTHY OF THE TRUST PLACED IN IT...HOS URGES CIVIL SERVANTS  Public/Civil Servants in the State have been urged to remain committed to the values that make the Public Service worthy of the trust placed in it as well as continually strive for higher standard performance. The Ogun State Head of Service, Mr. Olanrewaju Saka gave the admonition in his remarks at the 2026 Public Service Day celebrations Thanksgiving Service, held at the Ogun State Government House Chapel, Isale-Igbein, Abeokuta. According to him, the Public Service Day provides a valuable opportunity to pause from the routines of administration, and reflect on the significance of the work entrusted to them as public servants, and added that it was not only a celebration but also a reminder of the values that defined public servants' integrity, diligence, professionalism, compassion and commitment to the common goal of the public service. The Head of Service...

HOS COMMENDS CIVIL/PUBLIC SERVANTS FOR DEDICATION TO DUTY....AS PUBLIC SERVICE DAY CELEBRATIONS CONTINUE WITH CHURCH THANKSGIVING  Civil/Public Servants in Ogun State have been commended for their dedication and contributions to the development of the Gateway State, as their diligence, integrity and selfless service has brought the State thus far. The Head of Service, Mr Olanrewaju Saka gave the commendation in his remarks at the Special Church Service to mark the year 2026 Public Service Day celebrations held at the Government House Chapel Isale-Igbein, Abeokuta. According to him, the workers must remain committed to the values that make the Public Service worthy of the trust placed in it and continually strive for higher standards of performance, which Ogun State is known for. "The gathering is not merely to mark an occasion but to give thanks to God for His unfailing grace, preservation and guidance over our lives, families and the Ogun State Public Service. We ackn...

LG COMMISSIONS LEGACY PROJECTS The Chairman, Sagamu Local Government, Ogbeni Jubril Odulate, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to continue to ensure even distribution of dividends of democracy in the council area. Hon. Odulate, stated this at the commissioning of Radelu road, Makun and 3 blocks of classrooms with an office at Anglican Primary School, Ketu, Makun, Sagamu. He appreciated the Prince Dapo Abiodun led administration for his unflinching support to ensure good governance and overall development of the community, saying that the level of infrastructural development enjoyed presently should be highly appreciated. “We are following the footsteps of our responsive and hardworking Governor, we remain ever grateful for his foresight and purposeful leadership traits. The level of infrastructural development being enjoyed across the State during his tenure is highly commendable and worthy of emulation”, he said. The Local Government Boss noted that the  c...