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OGUN EXPANDS AGRICULTURAL INFRASTRUCTURE, COMMISSIONS VCDP PROJECTS IN IJEBU NORTH EAST The Ogun State Government has reinforced its commitment to sustainable agricultural development and rural prosperity with the commissioning of critical infrastructure under the Value Chain Development Programme (VCDP) in Ijebu North East Local Government Area. The projects, which include a modern Cassava Processing Centre, an Open Stalls Market at Iworo, and five solar-powered boreholes located at Iworo, Oke-Eri, Gbawojo, Ododeyo, and Isonyin, are expected to enhance agricultural productivity, improve value addition, strengthen market access, and uplift the socio-economic wellbeing of farming communities. Commissioning the projects, the Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Security, Hon. Bolu Owotomo, said the intervention reflects the unwavering commitment of the administration of Governor Prince Dapo Abiodun, CON, to building a resilient agricultural sector capable of guaranteeing foo...

OGEPA MEDIATE DISPUTE BETWEEN MONARCH STEEL MILL, OGIJO COMMUNITY Ogun State Environmental Protection Agency (OGEPA) has intervened in a dispute between Monarch Steel Mill Limited and Olorunsogo Ipetoro Community Development Association (CDA), Ogijo, Sagamu Local Government Area, following a petition submitted by the community. The petition, signed by the Chairman of the community, Mr. Michael Bilesanmi, was presented to OGEPA, drawing the Agency's attention to concerns surrounding the expansion plan of Monarch Steel Mill Limited. The community also sought an investigation into the company's acquisition of properties within the community, expressing concerns over the manner in which the exercise was being carried out as part of efforts to expand its activities In response to the petition, General Manager of OGEPA, Hon. Kehinde Bello, convened a stakeholders' meeting involving representatives of the community and Monarch Steel Mill Limited to resolve the issues t...

My Defection To PDP Out Of Compassion For Ogun People - Iyabo Obasanjo Former Senator, Ogun Central, Prof. Iyabo Obasanjo-Bello, has said that her movement from APC to PDP was as a result of compassion and love for the good people of Ogun Central, saying that care and compassion is the bedrock of People Democratic Party ( PDP). The senator made this known during a courtesy visit to her resident by the Liberty group, axis of Jelili Kayode Amusan Concerned Volunteers group, held at the Obasanjo Hilltop in Abeokuta. She said that her endorsement of various groups in particular Liberty group was a signal of her performance and philanthropical nature to her constituents as a former Ogun State Commissioner for Health and former Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria during the administration of Goodluck Jonathan. "In fact, I like helping people and PDP as a party has always been  people-centered party which further helps me to spread my philanthropical gesture to my cons...

OGUN GOVT REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO EDUCATIONAL ADVANCEMENT  The Ogun State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to fostering an enabling environment where knowledge, research and innovation can thrive for the benefit of the society, as education and human capital development remain central pillars of government policy. The Head of Service, Mr. Olanrewaju Saka, stated this when he delivered a goodwill message at the 2nd Public Lecture and Maiden Postgraduate School Discourse, with the theme "Consolidating Postgraduate Education in Nigerian Universities" put together by the Chrisland University, Abeokuta. According to him, the commitment is reflected in the Administration's support for educational advancement, institutional development and evidence-based decision-making across all sectors and added that the government appreciates the value of intellectual inquiry in shaping public policy and service delivery. The Head of Service said the Prince Dapo Abiodun-l...

MONARCH ADVOCATES MILITARY COLLABORATION TO STRENGTHEN SECURITY Military collaboration with all other security agencies has been described as a workable route to strengthen the security architecture of the country and foster development. The Akarigbo and Paramount Ruler of Remoland, HRM. Oba Babatunde Ajayi, stated this while receiving the 35 Artillery Brigade Commander, Alamala, Abeokuta, Brigadier General Tijani Rabe, alongside senior officers of the Brigade on a courtesy visit to his palace at Ita Oba, Sagamu. Oba Ajayi noted that the visit was timely as issues of mutual interest were discussed, stressing the need to strengthen collaboration between the Nigerian Army, other security forces and the communities in order to promote security, peace and stability in the neighbourhoods. “Sustainable development can only thrive in an atmosphere where lives and properties are protected and where mutual trust exists between security institutions and the people,” he said. He emphasised that c...

OGUN COMMENCES FREE HEALTH INSURANCE REGISTRATION EXERCISE FOR RETIREES The Ogun State government has commenced a free health Insurance Scheme for all retirees across the State, a programme for their wellness and wellbeing.  Permanent Secretary, Bureau of State Pensions, Mrs. Arinola Adetayo, made this known in Abeokuta, saying that State government had decided to bring on board the scheme in order to ensure that post retirement stages for retirees were spent in peace, sound health and immense bliss. She noted that Ogun State government through the State Health Insurance Agency had begun the Pensioners Health Insurance Registration exercise for Senior Citizens in all Treasury Cash Offices (TCO's) in the State from Monday 29th June, 2026 and would run till to Friday 3rd July, 2026.                                               She further stated that th...