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Over 15m Widows Seek Government, Philanthropists’ Support....As Association advocates empowerment, education, healthcare for widows’ children

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Over 15m Widows Seek Government, Philanthropists’ Support....As Association advocates empowerment, education, healthcare for widows’ children More than 15 million widows across Nigeria have appealed to governments at all levels, traditional rulers, philanthropists, corporate organisations and other well-meaning Nigerians to support and empower them and their children amid the prevailing economic challenges in the country. The widows made the appeal at the launching and inauguration of the Wazobia Widows Welfare Association, Ogun State Chapter, held at the State Sports Council, Abeokuta, Ogun State. The event, which was organised under the theme, “Empowering Widows, Building Hope and Creating a Better Future,” brought together widows, government representatives, philanthropists, community leaders and other stakeholders. Speaking at the ceremony, the Ogun State Coordinator of the association, Pastor (Mrs.) Adesola Oluwatoyin, said many widows were facing serious economic diff...
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BELLO URGES WELL MEANING NIGERIANS TO SUPPORT LESS PRIVILEGED

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BELLO URGES WELL MEANING NIGERIANS TO SUPPORT LESS PRIVILEGED          A call as gone to well-meaning Nigerians to take care of the less- privileged for a better egalitarian society that will be envy of all.        The call was made by a Chieftain of All Progressive Congress APC and General Manager of Ogun State Environmental Protection Agency, OGEPA, Hon Kehinde Bello when he gave monetary empowerment of #15 million to One Hundred less- privileged individuals in Abeokuta to mark his birthday.        Honorable Bello said that it is only by empowering the less-privileged that well-meaning Nigerians can be their brothers keeper and give hope to the hopeless which will rub-off on the society.       He said the empowerment which is the latest in his humanitarian gestures to the less privileged in the society devoid of any political affiliations is to help the recipients to grow their businesses fo...
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CONTINUE TO DISCHARGE YOUR DUTIES WITH TRANSPARENCY, HOS TELLS WORKERS

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CONTINUE TO DISCHARGE YOUR DUTIES WITH TRANSPARENCY, HOS TELLS WORKERS  Account Officers in the Ogun State Civil/Public Service have been called upon to continue to uphold the principles of integrity, accountability, transparency, diligence, confidentiality and professionalism in the day to day discharge of their statutory responsibilities. The Head of Service, Mr. Olanrewaju Saka made the call when he declared open a 2-day requisite course for the career progression of Account Officers in the Executive Cadre, with the theme "Enhancing Manpower Development for Effective Service Delivery", held at the Conference Hall of the Ogun State Drug and Health Commodities Management Agency (OGDHCMA), Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta. According to him, possessing the aforementioned values would guide their conduct throughout their careers, and reminded them that public funds entrusted to them are for the benefits of the citizens and not for personal advantage, hence, their actions and dec...
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2027 ELECTIONS: OGUN POLICE, STAKEHOLDERS MOVE TO STRENGTHEN SECURITY, PEACEFUL POLLS

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2027 ELECTIONS: OGUN POLICE, STAKEHOLDERS MOVE TO STRENGTHEN SECURITY, PEACEFUL POLLS Ahead of the 2027 general elections, the Ogun State Police Command, in collaboration with relevant stakeholders, is set to organise a two-day security workshop aimed at strengthening inter-agency cooperation and ensuring peaceful, credible and hitch-free elections in the state. The workshop, scheduled for September 22 and 23, 2026, will have as its theme, “Elections, Community Mobilisation, the Law and the Media,” with discussions focusing on contemporary social media management techniques, fundraising and other emerging issues affecting the electoral process. A statement issued by the Executive Consultant to the workshop, Dr. Bolu John Folayan, said the initiative was designed to deepen stakeholders’ understanding of their respective roles and responsibilities before, during and after elections. According to the statement, the Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, is expected to decla...
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TRAINING FOR ACCOUNT OFFICERS STARTS ON TUESDAY IN OGUN

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TRAINING FOR ACCOUNT OFFICERS STARTS ON TUESDAY IN OGUN The Ogun State Government through the Bureau of Establishments and Training, Office of the Head of Service has concluded arrangements to conduct a 2-day requisite course for Account Officers in the Executive Cadre of the Civil/Public Service. A statement by the Permanent Secretary in the Bureau, Mr. Akintomiwa Osibodu, said the training, which will begin on Tuesday, 1st September, 2026 and end on Wednesday, 2nd September, would focus on Middle Financial Management Courses, with the intent of sharpening the skills of the Officers for more productivity and efficiency.    According to him, the training would be declared open by the Head of Service, Mr. Iskeel Olanrewaju Saka and would hold at the Ogun State Drug and Health Commodities Management Agency (OGDHCMA), along Golf Course, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta at 9:00am daily. All the affected Officers from all Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) are expected to b...
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NGO: Commissioner Advocates for Strategic Alliances as Foundation for Sustainable Funding

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NGO: Commissioner Advocates for Strategic Alliances as Foundation for Sustainable Funding The Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Security in Ogun State, Hon. Bolu Owotomo, has emphasized the importance of Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) forming sustainable alliances with potential donors and supporters to effectively achieve their objectives. He advised against relationships based solely on repeated demands, which can become burdensome. Speaking at the 3rd Biennial Alumni Conference of Encouragement Initiative Academy, themed "From Transactional Requests to Strategic Alliances," held in Ijebu Ode, Owotomo highlighted the risk of donor fatigue due to constant requests from NGOs. He advocated for a more strategic approach that fosters alliances and adds mutual value. Owotomo urged NGOs to first understand their needs, engage with the right supporters, and create reciprocal benefits for their benefactors. He also stressed the importance of efficient resource...
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OGWAMA BOSS, AKINTUNDE APPOINTED INTO EGBA REGENCY COMMITTEE.

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OGWAMA BOSS, AKINTUNDE APPOINTED INTO EGBA REGENCY COMMITTEE.       The Special Adviser to the Governor and Managing Director of the Ogun State Waste Management Authority Hon Chief Farouk Akintunde has been appointed into the Regency Committee of Egba Chiefs that will oversee the traditional administration of  Egbaland in the absence of the Alake and Paramount Ruler of Egbaland,Oba Adedotun Aremu Gbadebo CFR who will proceeds two- months annual leave from the 8th of this month to the 22nd of next month.           In a letter personally signed by the royal father to the Governor of Ogun State,Prince Dapo Abiodun CON,Oba Gbadebo named Akintunde who is the Seriki of Ijeun as member of seven-man regency committee.      According to the royal father, Akintunde was selected because of his grassroots leadership, commitment and contributions to the growth and development of Egbaland as well as his competence and admini...
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