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Ogun Ready for State Police, Abiodun Declares, To extends cash transfer scheme across state

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Ogun Ready for State Police, Abiodun Declares, To extends  cash transfer scheme across state Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has declared his administration’s readiness to establish a state police force, describing it as a critical step towards strengthening security, protecting investments and sustaining the state’s growing economic activities. The governor also announced the immediate commencement of a social investment cash transfer programme for vulnerable residents to cushion the effects of rising food and transportation costs. Abiodun made the announcements at a town hall meeting on the 2027 budget and the 2027–2029 Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) for Remo Division, held at the Akarigbo Palace, Sagamu. Speaking on the proposed establishment of state police, the governor, who chairs the Nigeria Governors’ Forum Committee on State Police, said Ogun was prepared to embrace the initiative, noting that the state’s expanding industrial and commercial ...

DOUBLE YOUR STRATEGY TO ATTRACT FOLLOWERSHIP.. HoS URGES OGTV, OGBC MGT STAFF

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DOUBLE YOUR STRATEGY TO ATTRACT FOLLOWERSHIP.. HoS URGES OGTV, OGBC MGT STAFF Ogun State Head of Service, Mr. Olanrewaju Saka has urged the management staff of both the State owned media stations to re-strategise their programme production to attract more viewers and listeners to their stations. The Head of Service gave the advice when both the management teams of Ogun State Broadcasting Corporation (OGBC) led by the Deputy General Manager, Engineering Services, Engr. Femi Adeyanju and Ogun State Television (OGTV) led by the Deputy General Manager, Marketing Services, Mr. Gbenga Sebiomo paid him a courtesy visit in his office at Oke Mosan, Abeokuta. Mr. Saka said that the stations should endeavour to bring back the good old glories of the stations in programme production and presentation by working smarter in this era of media competition to ensure that their stations are visible in every home within their area of coverage. " Be more innovative, committed and dedicated...

OGSG Inaugurates new Awujale Interregnum Administrative Council, Tasks Members on Selfless Service

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OGSG Inaugurates new Awujale Interregnum Administrative Council, Tasks Members on Selfless Service The Ogun State Government has inaugurated a reconstituted Awujale Interregnum Administrative Council (AIAC), charging members to discharge their responsibilities with integrity, impartiality and selfless commitment. The inauguration, which took place at the Awujale Palace in Ijebu-Ode, followed the resignation of some members of the previously inaugurated council. Speaking during the inauguration, Governor Abiodun, said the selection of the five-member council was carefully considered, describing their appointment as a call to service at a critical period in the history of Ijebuland. Represented by the Honourable Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Hon. Ganiyu Hamzat, the Governor urged the members to place the collective interest of the people above personal considerations, stressing the need for wisdom, dialogue and unity in the discharge of their r...

OGSG, CBN TO TRAIN STAKEHOLDERS ON DIGITALISED INFORMATION FILING PROCESS

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OGSG, CBN TO TRAIN STAKEHOLDERS ON DIGITALISED INFORMATION FILING PROCESS In a strategic move to enhance information gathering for efficient fiscal planning and decision-making, the Central Bank of Nigeria, Abeokuta Branch, in partnership with the Ogun State Government, has engaged accountants and other stakeholders from the 20 Local Government Areas of the State in training section for efficient service delivery.           The focus of the training was on the digitalised Government Fiscal Survey Questionnaire, which offered practical guidance on reporting requirements, data submission and validation. Speaking during the workshop at Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Hon. Ganiyu Hamzat, represented by the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Dr. Rotimi Akinlesi, highlighted the initiative as a testament to the advancement of smart accounting as an essential development in statistical practices as the world...

Deep Sea Port, OgunLNG Trigger Fresh Investor Rush to Ogun, Says Abiodun

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Deep Sea Port, OgunLNG Trigger Fresh Investor Rush to Ogun, Says Abiodun …Seeks Stakeholders’ Input for 2027 Budget, Promises Completion of Projects, Policy Continuity Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has disclosed that the planned $7 billion Gateway Deep Sea Port and the proposed $10 billion Ogun Liquefied Natural Gas (OgunLNG) project are attracting fresh waves of investors to the state, positioning it for a new phase of industrial expansion and economic growth. The governor said the strategic investments, alongside the proposed Ogun Blue Marine and Special Economic Zone and the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway being constructed by the Federal Government, were opening up unprecedented economic opportunities and generating growing interest among local and international investors. Abiodun made this known on Tuesday in Ijebu-Ode during the town hall meeting on the 2027–2029 Medium-Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) and the 2027 Budget, organised by the Ministry of Budge...

Remi Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Initiative Takes Food Relief to Ogun’s Vulnerable

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Remi Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Initiative Takes Food Relief to Ogun’s Vulnerable First Lady assures of sustained support as Abiodun hails intervention for disadvantaged Nigerians The First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has assured vulnerable Nigerians of sustained support through the Food Outreach Scheme of the Renewed Hope Initiative, as the programme extended its reach to Ogun State with the distribution of food items to disadvantaged groups. Senator Tinubu gave the assurance on Wednesday at the June 12 Cultural Centre, Abeokuta, during the distribution of food items to vulnerable residents of the state. Represented by the wife of the Vice President, Hajiya Nana Shettima, the First Lady said the initiative was designed to complement the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu by providing direct assistance to families and individuals facing economic hardship. She said the programme reflected the commitment of the Renewed Hope Initiative to improving fami...

FARMERS RECEIVE 20,000 FREE CASHEW SEEDLINGS IN OGUN

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FARMERS RECEIVE 20,000 FREE CASHEW SEEDLINGS IN OGUN  In a bid to enhance food security and improve the livelihoods of farmers, the Ogun State Government has commenced the distribution of 20,000 cashew seedlings to farmers in Abeokuta North and Yewa North Local Government Areas. Speaking at the distribution and flag-off ceremony, held at Ilewo Orile, in Abeokuta North Local Government,  the State Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Security, Hon. Bolu Owotomo, said the initiative was aimed at improving the economic well-being of farmers across the state, particularly those in Abeokuta North and Yewa North, given the areas' strategic advantage for cashew cultivation. Owotomo, who was represented by the Director of Tree Crops and Rural Development Services in the Ministry, Mr. Oyeshola James, said the Prince Dapo Abiodun-led administration would continue to prioritise agricultural development and strengthen the food production value chain across the state. He expla...