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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...

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...

Ogun SWAN Holds Annual Public Lecture, Urges Women to Prioritise Health The Surveyors’ Wives Association of Nigeria (SWAN), under the auspices of the Nigerian Institution of Surveyors (NIS), Ogun State Branch, has urged women to prioritise their health, stressing that a healthy woman is essential to a healthy family. The association made the call at its 2026 Public Lecture held at NIS Multipurpose Hall, Abeokuta, Ogun State. In her welcome address, the State Chairman of SWAN, Mrs. Oluwakemi Oluwafemi, said the event was organised to equip women with relevant knowledge and empower them with practical solutions to improve their health and that of their families. Oluwafemi emphasised the important role women play in maintaining the physical, mental and emotional well-being of their families. She said, “The role a woman plays in ensuring that herself and every member of her family remain in good health cannot be overemphasised.” In his goodwill message, the Ogun State Chairman...

2027 Hajj: Ogun Board Begins Mosque Sensitisation, Seeks Imams’ Support The Ogun State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board has commenced preparations for the 2027 Hajj with an engagement session with the League of Imams and Alfas in Yewaland. The engagement is aimed at ensuring that intending pilgrims receive timely and accurate information about the registration process and are encouraged to register early for the pilgrimage. The Board disclosed during the meeting that sensitisation programmes would soon be launched in mosques across Ogun State. The programmes are expected to educate prospective pilgrims on the procedures for registering for the 2027 Hajj, as well as other important preparations ahead of the pilgrimage. The Executive Secretary of the Board, Ajibola Taiwo, emphasised the important role of the League of Imams and Alfas in ensuring the success of the Hajj programme. He explained that engaging religious leaders would help facilitate the dissemination of accurate inf...

Hoteliers’ Role in Nation-Building Sacrosanct, Says Abiodun The Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has described the contributions of hoteliers to nation-building and economic development as sacrosanct, noting that the hospitality industry continues to play a significant role in the growth of the state’s economy. The governor, represented by the Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Hon. Sesan Fagbayi, stated this at the second Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Hoteliers Association of Nigeria (HAN), Ogun State Chapter, held at Mokland Hotel, Abeokuta. Abiodun said the contributions of the hospitality industry to the state’s Internally Generated Revenue (IGR), particularly through the registration of more than 2,400 hotels across the state, could not be overemphasised. He noted that hospitality, culture and tourism were closely interconnected sectors capable of creating employment opportunities for youths, stimulating small and medium-scale enterprises (SMEs), and ...

OGIJO LEAD REMEDIATION: OGUN CONTINUES ONGOING CLEAN-UP EXERCISE The Ogun State Government, through the Ogun State Environmental Protection Agency (OGEPA), has continued its efforts to rid Ogijo, in Sagamu Local Government Area, of lead contamination through the evacuation of illegally dumped slags from affected communities. The remediation exercise which happened to be an ongoing engagement, commenced earlier in the week, as part of the State Government’s concerted efforts to address environmental concerns associated with lead contamination and other hazardous materials within the industrial town. The evacuation of the illegally dumped slags was  aimed at removing potential sources of lead contamination from the environment and reducing the risks they might pose to residents, workers and other stakeholders in the affected communities. The exercise, known to be   a major component of the State Government’s commitment to restoring the environmental integrity of...