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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...

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...

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...