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OPIC COMMENCES RENOVATION OF CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS TO ENHANCE STAFF WELFARE, SERVICE DELIVERY

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OPIC COMMENCES RENOVATION OF CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS TO ENHANCE STAFF WELFARE, SERVICE DELIVERY The Ogun State Property and Investment Corporation (OPIC) has commenced the comprehensive renovation of its corporate headquarters as part of its commitment to enhancing staff welfare, improving operational efficiency and deliver quality services to the public. Speaking during an inspection visit to the ongoing renovation project, at Abeokuta, Special Adviser to the Governor on Housing and Managing Director, OPIC, Arc. Abiodun Fari-Arole, described the renovation exercise as a strategic investment aimed at giving the Corporation's historic headquarters a modern facelift, while aligning its infrastructure with contemporary workplace standards. Arc. Fari-Arole, explained that the renovation formed part of OPIC's broader transformation agenda to reposition the Corporation as a forward-looking, innovative and service-driven organisation, noting that beyond the physical transfo...

YOU SERVED WITH UNWAVERING COMMITMENT, HOS TELLS RETIRING PERM SEC

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YOU SERVED WITH UNWAVERING COMMITMENT, HOS TELLS RETIRING PERM SEC The career of the outgoing Permanent Secretary in the Ogun State Civil Service, Mrs. Kehinde Akinola is said to be defined by dedication, professionalism and unwavering commitment to excellence, which stood her out as a distinguished administrator. The Head of Service, Mr. Olanrewaju Saka made this known in a goodwill message delivered at the statutory retirement thanksgiving service in honour of the retiring Permanent Secretary in the Bureau of Protocol and Ceremonials, held at The Redeemed Evangelical Mission (TREM), Onikolobo, Abeokuta. The Head of Service said the unique journey she had in the Civil Service was moulded by the formative years she had in the classroom as a teacher who  nurtured young minds and shaped future generations, and added that the period instilled enduring values of discipline, integrity, patience and selfless service which helped her to discharge her duties meritoriously. Mr. ...

OGUN TESCOM SET TO RENOVATE OFFICE OF PRINCIPALS-GENERAL, ZONAL SECRETARIES STATEWIDE

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OGUN TESCOM SET TO RENOVATE OFFICE OF  PRINCIPALS-GENERAL, ZONAL SECRETARIES STATEWIDE The Ogun State Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM) is set to renovate the office of Principals-General and Zonal Secretaries across the 4 Divisions of the State, as part of efforts in transforming Public Secondary School administration and ensuring efficient service delivery. This was disclosed during an inspection visit by the Chairman of the Commission, Apostle ‘Biodun Sanyaolu to Imeko, Ayetoro, Ilaro and Ipokia, Ado-Odo/Ota, among other areas in Yewa division. The inspection was aimed at assessing the current condition of the offices and identifying areas requiring urgent intervention to enhance the working environment for education administrators. Speaking during the visit, Apostle Sanyaolu, said the renovation exercise aligned with the present administration’s commitment to repositioning Public Secondary Schools for improved management and accountability. “We cannot talk about ...

OGSG URGES CIVIL SERVANTS TO PRIORITISE HEALTH FOR BETTER PRODUCTIVITY

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OGSG URGES CIVIL SERVANTS TO PRIORITISE HEALTH FOR BETTER PRODUCTIVITY Civil servants in Ogun State have been urged to be intentional about prioritising their physical, mental and social well-being, to enhance productivity and ensure efficient service delivery. The advice was given during a health and wellness talk titled "Work-Life Balance and Healthy Living for Enhanced Productivity," organised by the Ogun State Civil Service Commission, Oke-mosan, to help staffers prioritise their health and remain active during and after service. Delivering the titled lecture, Deputy Director and Head of Operations, Ogun State Emergency Medical Services and Ambulance System (OGSEMSAS), Dr. Festus Adetonwa, noted the strategic positions that civil servants occupy in policy formulation, policy implementation, public administration and service delivery, would require that they maintain good health at all times because of the pressure associated with the job, urging staffers to...

UNIDO RECOGNISES OGUN, NOMINATES HER FOR OGREE WASTE MANAGEMENT PROJECT.

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UNIDO RECOGNISES OGUN, NOMINATES HER FOR OGREE WASTE MANAGEMENT PROJECT.     Ogun State has been recognized by the United Nations Industrial Development Organization,UNIDO as one of the core states under Project 220145 Component  2 tasked with the responsibility of advancing Nigeria's Green and Just Transition to Zero Net through Circular Economy due to its previously accepted Circular Economy programmes.       Commissioner for Environment,Dr Ola Oresanya said the recognition reflects the state government's commitment to environmental sustainability and readiness to champion innovative approaches that promotes resource efficiency, water reduction, recycling, recovery and green economic growth.        He made the announcement when he declared open the UNIDO Workshop on State Level Implementation Plan and Guidelines on Data Collection and Management under the Used Off-Grid Renewable Energy Equipment (OGREE) Waste Management Pro...

2026 World Population Day: Commissioner Advocates Empowering Youth for Economic development

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2026 World Population Day: Commissioner Advocates Empowering Youth for Economic development  Youth has been identified has major pillars of connection to human development as platform for training Youth programme is not just a workshop; it is the beginning of economic independence and access to creating jobs for the youth. The Ogun State Commissioner for Budget and Planning, Mr. Olaolu Olabimtan, made this submission while delivering the keynote address at the 2026 World Population Day celebration held in Abeokuta. The event, themed “Realizing the Hopes and Aspirations of Young People - Today and for the Future,” was organised by the Ogun State Bureau of Statistics in collaboration with the United Nations Population Fund(UNFPA) and other stakeholders. Represented by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs and also Member, Ogun State Bureau of Statistics Governing Board, Dr. Rotimiolu Akinlesi, the Commissioner noted that youth empow...

Adopt Safety as strategic organisational value, Warns Against Violation: Commissioner

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Adopt Safety as strategic organisational value, Warns Against Violation: Commissioner  The State Government in it's drive to mitigate industrial incident, has called on Multinational organisations across the State to adopt safety as a strategies for organisational value, warning to clamp down on violators.   Commissioner for Environment, Ola Oresanya, sounded the note of warning during a one day training with the theme " Industrial Resilience and Safety Governance: Institutionalizing Compliance, Risk Control and Emergency Preparedness in Ogun State’, for Health Safety and Environment, (HSE) personnel held in Abeokuta. Reiterating commitment to industrial safety, Oresanya said the State would no longer longer tolerate a situation where workplace safety “exists in manuals rather than in behavior.” The Commissioner, represented by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Dr. Kafayat Lawal, disclosed that during thorough inspections, facility evaluations, and in...