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DAHUA PAPER COMPANY SEALS FOR OPERATING ILLEGAL DUMPSITE, BURNING WASTE. Ogun State Waste Management Authority,OGWAMA has sealed a paper processing company, Dahua Paper Company Limited,Owiwi Village, near Obada-Oko, Abeokuta for creating and operating an illegal dumpsite and also burning of waste contrary to the State Environmental and Public Health Law 2006 and Section 2b(a) of OGWAMA Law 2020 which strictly prohibit open burning of waste for individuals and corporate entities. Leading the Authority's Enforcement team to seal the company,the Special Adviser to the Governor and Managing Director of OGWAMA,Hon Faruk Akintunde said after months of monitoring and intelligence gathering,the company was caught red-handed operating an illegal dumpsite opposite their factory where their waste were dumped and burnt which according to OGWAMA law will lead to severe penalties including immediate sealing of the offending facilities.        "To confirm our ...

YOUR HEALTH REMAINS SACROSANCT TO THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE PUBLIC SERVICE - HOS TELLS WORKERS  The health and well-being of Public Servants have been said to remain fundamental to the effectiveness of the Public Service, as a healthy workforce is better equipped to discharge its responsibilities with efficiency, commitment and sustained productivity.  This was the submission of the Ogun State Head of Service, Mr. Olanrewaju Saka at the flag off of a diagnostic programme tagged "Know Your Health Status" put together by the State Government as part of activities commemorating the year 2026 Public Service Day, held at the Arcade Ground, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta. According to him, the programme was put in place to provide a valuable opportunity for the workers to prioritize their health through preventive care, health screening and early detection. He encouraged the Public Servants to take full advantage of the initiative, and added that timely health checks can facilitat...

BE COMMITTED TO THE VALUES THAT MAKE PUBLIC SERVICE WORTHY OF THE TRUST PLACED IN IT...HOS URGES CIVIL SERVANTS  Public/Civil Servants in the State have been urged to remain committed to the values that make the Public Service worthy of the trust placed in it as well as continually strive for higher standard performance. The Ogun State Head of Service, Mr. Olanrewaju Saka gave the admonition in his remarks at the 2026 Public Service Day celebrations Thanksgiving Service, held at the Ogun State Government House Chapel, Isale-Igbein, Abeokuta. According to him, the Public Service Day provides a valuable opportunity to pause from the routines of administration, and reflect on the significance of the work entrusted to them as public servants, and added that it was not only a celebration but also a reminder of the values that defined public servants' integrity, diligence, professionalism, compassion and commitment to the common goal of the public service. The Head of Service...

HOS COMMENDS CIVIL/PUBLIC SERVANTS FOR DEDICATION TO DUTY....AS PUBLIC SERVICE DAY CELEBRATIONS CONTINUE WITH CHURCH THANKSGIVING  Civil/Public Servants in Ogun State have been commended for their dedication and contributions to the development of the Gateway State, as their diligence, integrity and selfless service has brought the State thus far. The Head of Service, Mr Olanrewaju Saka gave the commendation in his remarks at the Special Church Service to mark the year 2026 Public Service Day celebrations held at the Government House Chapel Isale-Igbein, Abeokuta. According to him, the workers must remain committed to the values that make the Public Service worthy of the trust placed in it and continually strive for higher standards of performance, which Ogun State is known for. "The gathering is not merely to mark an occasion but to give thanks to God for His unfailing grace, preservation and guidance over our lives, families and the Ogun State Public Service. We ackn...

LG COMMISSIONS LEGACY PROJECTS The Chairman, Sagamu Local Government, Ogbeni Jubril Odulate, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to continue to ensure even distribution of dividends of democracy in the council area. Hon. Odulate, stated this at the commissioning of Radelu road, Makun and 3 blocks of classrooms with an office at Anglican Primary School, Ketu, Makun, Sagamu. He appreciated the Prince Dapo Abiodun led administration for his unflinching support to ensure good governance and overall development of the community, saying that the level of infrastructural development enjoyed presently should be highly appreciated. “We are following the footsteps of our responsive and hardworking Governor, we remain ever grateful for his foresight and purposeful leadership traits. The level of infrastructural development being enjoyed across the State during his tenure is highly commendable and worthy of emulation”, he said. The Local Government Boss noted that the  c...

TREE PLANTING: A COLLECTIVE RESPONSIBILITY TO PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT, SECURE OUR FUTURE - GOV ABIODUN. Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun says tree planting is not merely placing of seedlings into the soil but a reaffirmation of our collective responsibility to protect the environment, restore degraded ecosystems and secure a future where economic progress and environmental sustainability advance together. The Governor stated this while delivering a keynote address at the commemoration of the 2026 Ogun Tree Planting Day themed “Root for the Future:Plant a Tree,Heal the Earth" put together by the State Ministry of Environment in collaboration with the Ministry of Forestry at the frontage of the Orange Valley Estate,Olusegun Obasanjo Hilltop, Okemosan,Abeokuta. Represented by his Deputy,Engr Noimot Salako-Oyedele,Gov Abiodun said this year's theme of the Ogun Tree Planting Day is particularly timely as climate change is no longer a distant concern as rising t...

OGUN SEEKS TO BOOST FORESTRY REVENUE WITH EUCALYPTUS PLANTATION INITIATIVE The Ogun State Government has commenced moves to harness the economic potential of eucalyptus trees as part of efforts to boost internally generated revenue (IGR), create investment opportunities and promote sustainable forest management across the State. The initiative, would be undertaken in collaboration with stakeholders in the forestry sector and Huafa Forest Resources Development of Nigeria Co. Ltd., with plans to introduce and cultivate eucalyptus seedlings across the state's forest reserves. Speaking during a stakeholders' engagement at the Conference Room of the Ministry of Forestry, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, the Commissioner for Forestry, Hon. Taiwo Oludotun, urged charcoal dealers, timber contractors, farmers and other stakeholders in the forestry sector to embrace the initiative and take advantage of the economic opportunities presented by eucalyptus cultivation. Oludotun, said the ini...

RESPOND WITH RENEWED DEDICATION TO DUTY - HOS TELLS WORKERS ...AS YEAR 2026 PUBLIC SERVICE DAY CELEBRATIONS START WITH JUMAT SERVICE  Civil/Public Servants have been called upon to move beyond the euphoria of celebrating the Public Service Day but embrace the deeper message of the celebration, appreciate the support and confidence of the State Government and respond with renewed dedication, higher productivity and an unwavering commitment to duty, as it is a privilege to serve as Public Servants. The Ogun State Head of Service, Mr. Olanrewaju Saka made the call in a remark when he led the Body of Permanent Secretaries, Labour Leaders as well as Civil/Public Servants to the Special Jumat Service to mark the commencement of the year 2026 Public Service Day celebrations, held at the Government Secretariat Mosque, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta. According to him, the Civil/Public Servants must continue to discharge their duties with a renewed sense of purpose, professionalism and an u...

YEAR 2026 PUBLIC SERVICE DAY CELEBRATIONS START ON FRIDAY  The 2026 Public Service Day starts on Friday, 7th August with a Thanksgiving Jumat Service at the Central Mosque, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta by 1:00 pm. A release signed by the Head of Service, Mr. Iskeel Olanrewaju Saka, indicated that the all important celebration owes to the impressive contributions of the Civil/Public Service to the socio-economic development of the society, as well as in tandem with the United Nations General Assembly’s proclamation to annually celebrate the invaluable contributions and virtues of the Civil/Public Servants.  The release added that a Thanksgiving Church Service to commemorate the Day would hold on Sunday, August 9th at the Government House Chapel, Isale-Igbein, Abeokuta by 8:30am. The week-long event, according to the Head of Service, would continue on Tuesday, 11th August, with a diagnostic programme tagged: ‘Know Your Health Status’ at the Arcade Ground, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta ...

HOW 1,000 DAYS BREAST AND COMPLEMENTARY FEEDING BUILD HEALTHY CHILDREN.              By Olabisi Adegbite Nutrition Desk Officer, Ministry of Information & Strategy, Ogun State. In the blueprint of human development, no period matters more than the first 1,000 days of a child’s life. From the moment of conception to a child's second birthday, their future health, physical capacity, and cognitive potential are largely decided by what they eat. Good early nutrition is not a luxury; it is the single most essential building block for physical survival, strong immunity, and lifelong mental ability. ​ At the very heart of this critical window lies Exclusive Breastfeeding (EBF). This means giving an infant only breast milk for the first six months of life, without adding water, herbal teas, or infant formula. Often called nature’s first vaccine, exclusive breastfeeding is the most reliable way to protect newborns and set them on a path toward l...

ALLEDGED  LEAD POISONING,OGUN BEGINS REMEDIATION EXERCISE IN OGIJO       After detailed Process Audit of all Used Lead Acid Battery,ULAB facilities and series of tests carried out  on soil,water,air and blood tests on residents of the Industrial town in the aftermath of the alleged lead poisoning,the Ogun State government has flagged-off a Remediation Exercise aimed at freeing the Industrial town of any form of Lead contamination.     Flagging off the remediation exercise,the General Manager of the Ogun State Environmental Protection Agency,OGEPA, Hon.Kehinde Bello said the state government as part of the exercise has began to evacuate  slag dumped in various communities within the town due to their hazardous nature which will free residents of the communities who are not aware of their hazardous nature of any contamination.     “ The evacuation of this slag will take us weeks to complete because lots of them a...

Ogun Health Commissioner Urges Schools to Intensify HPV Vaccination Awareness The Ogun State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Tomi Coker, has called on school administrators and health teachers across the state to intensify efforts in educating learners on the benefits of the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine as a key measure in preventing cervical cancer. Dr. Coker made the call during a sensitisation follow-up meeting on Routine Immunization and HPV vaccines with school heads health teachers from the state’s Local Government Areas, held in Abeokuta. In a release by the Media Officer, Family Health Initiative Ogun (FAHIO), Mrs. Waliyat Odemakin indicated that the meeting was organised by the Ogun State Primary Health Care Development Board (OGPHECADEB) in collaboration with FAHIO, with support from Pathfinder International. The Commissioner described HPV vaccination as the most effective strategy for eliminating cervical cancer, stressing that the roles of school authoritie...

OGUN MOVES TO UPGRADE OFFICE OF PRINCIPALS-GENERAL, ZONAL SECRETARIES The Ogun State Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM) is set to upgrade the office of Principals-General and Zonal Secretaries across the four divisions of the State, as part of efforts in transforming Public Secondary School administration and ensuring efficient service delivery. This was disclosed during an inspection visit by the Chairman of the Commission, Apostle ‘Biodun Sanyaolu to Imeko, Ayetoro, Ilaro and Ipokia, among other areas in Yewa division. As contained in a release by the Information and Public Relation Officer in TESCOM, Waliyat Odemakin indicated that the inspection was aimed at assessing the current condition of the offices and identifying areas requiring urgent intervention to enhance the working environment for education administrators. Speaking during the visit, Apostle Sanyaolu, said the upgrading aligned with the present administration’s commitment to repositioning Public Secondary...

OPIC COMMENCES RENOVATION OF CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS TO ENHANCE STAFF WELFARE, SERVICE DELIVERY The Ogun State Property and Investment Corporation (OPIC) has commenced the comprehensive renovation of its corporate headquarters as part of its commitment to enhancing staff welfare, improving operational efficiency and deliver quality services to the public. Speaking during an inspection visit to the ongoing renovation project, at Abeokuta, Special Adviser to the Governor on Housing and Managing Director, OPIC, Arc. Abiodun Fari-Arole, described the renovation exercise as a strategic investment aimed at giving the Corporation's historic headquarters a modern facelift, while aligning its infrastructure with contemporary workplace standards. Arc. Fari-Arole, explained that the renovation formed part of OPIC's broader transformation agenda to reposition the Corporation as a forward-looking, innovative and service-driven organisation, noting that beyond the physical transfo...

YOU SERVED WITH UNWAVERING COMMITMENT, HOS TELLS RETIRING PERM SEC The career of the outgoing Permanent Secretary in the Ogun State Civil Service, Mrs. Kehinde Akinola is said to be defined by dedication, professionalism and unwavering commitment to excellence, which stood her out as a distinguished administrator. The Head of Service, Mr. Olanrewaju Saka made this known in a goodwill message delivered at the statutory retirement thanksgiving service in honour of the retiring Permanent Secretary in the Bureau of Protocol and Ceremonials, held at The Redeemed Evangelical Mission (TREM), Onikolobo, Abeokuta. The Head of Service said the unique journey she had in the Civil Service was moulded by the formative years she had in the classroom as a teacher who  nurtured young minds and shaped future generations, and added that the period instilled enduring values of discipline, integrity, patience and selfless service which helped her to discharge her duties meritoriously. Mr. ...

OGUN TESCOM SET TO RENOVATE OFFICE OF  PRINCIPALS-GENERAL, ZONAL SECRETARIES STATEWIDE The Ogun State Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM) is set to renovate the office of Principals-General and Zonal Secretaries across the 4 Divisions of the State, as part of efforts in transforming Public Secondary School administration and ensuring efficient service delivery. This was disclosed during an inspection visit by the Chairman of the Commission, Apostle ‘Biodun Sanyaolu to Imeko, Ayetoro, Ilaro and Ipokia, Ado-Odo/Ota, among other areas in Yewa division. The inspection was aimed at assessing the current condition of the offices and identifying areas requiring urgent intervention to enhance the working environment for education administrators. Speaking during the visit, Apostle Sanyaolu, said the renovation exercise aligned with the present administration’s commitment to repositioning Public Secondary Schools for improved management and accountability. “We cannot talk about ...

OGSG URGES CIVIL SERVANTS TO PRIORITISE HEALTH FOR BETTER PRODUCTIVITY Civil servants in Ogun State have been urged to be intentional about prioritising their physical, mental and social well-being, to enhance productivity and ensure efficient service delivery. The advice was given during a health and wellness talk titled "Work-Life Balance and Healthy Living for Enhanced Productivity," organised by the Ogun State Civil Service Commission, Oke-mosan, to help staffers prioritise their health and remain active during and after service. Delivering the titled lecture, Deputy Director and Head of Operations, Ogun State Emergency Medical Services and Ambulance System (OGSEMSAS), Dr. Festus Adetonwa, noted the strategic positions that civil servants occupy in policy formulation, policy implementation, public administration and service delivery, would require that they maintain good health at all times because of the pressure associated with the job, urging staffers to...

UNIDO RECOGNISES OGUN, NOMINATES HER FOR OGREE WASTE MANAGEMENT PROJECT.     Ogun State has been recognized by the United Nations Industrial Development Organization,UNIDO as one of the core states under Project 220145 Component  2 tasked with the responsibility of advancing Nigeria's Green and Just Transition to Zero Net through Circular Economy due to its previously accepted Circular Economy programmes.       Commissioner for Environment,Dr Ola Oresanya said the recognition reflects the state government's commitment to environmental sustainability and readiness to champion innovative approaches that promotes resource efficiency, water reduction, recycling, recovery and green economic growth.        He made the announcement when he declared open the UNIDO Workshop on State Level Implementation Plan and Guidelines on Data Collection and Management under the Used Off-Grid Renewable Energy Equipment (OGREE) Waste Management Pro...

2026 World Population Day: Commissioner Advocates Empowering Youth for Economic development  Youth has been identified has major pillars of connection to human development as platform for training Youth programme is not just a workshop; it is the beginning of economic independence and access to creating jobs for the youth. The Ogun State Commissioner for Budget and Planning, Mr. Olaolu Olabimtan, made this submission while delivering the keynote address at the 2026 World Population Day celebration held in Abeokuta. The event, themed “Realizing the Hopes and Aspirations of Young People - Today and for the Future,” was organised by the Ogun State Bureau of Statistics in collaboration with the United Nations Population Fund(UNFPA) and other stakeholders. Represented by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs and also Member, Ogun State Bureau of Statistics Governing Board, Dr. Rotimiolu Akinlesi, the Commissioner noted that youth empow...

Adopt Safety as strategic organisational value, Warns Against Violation: Commissioner  The State Government in it's drive to mitigate industrial incident, has called on Multinational organisations across the State to adopt safety as a strategies for organisational value, warning to clamp down on violators.   Commissioner for Environment, Ola Oresanya, sounded the note of warning during a one day training with the theme " Industrial Resilience and Safety Governance: Institutionalizing Compliance, Risk Control and Emergency Preparedness in Ogun State’, for Health Safety and Environment, (HSE) personnel held in Abeokuta. Reiterating commitment to industrial safety, Oresanya said the State would no longer longer tolerate a situation where workplace safety “exists in manuals rather than in behavior.” The Commissioner, represented by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Dr. Kafayat Lawal, disclosed that during thorough inspections, facility evaluations, and in...