…during and after disasters. Addressing participants at Odo Apo, Owu area of Abeokuta, Governor Dapo Abiodun stressed the need for continuous preparedness, noting that effective disaster management requires deliberate planning, early warning and rapid response. The Governor, represented by his Deputy, Noimot Salako-Oyed…

…experience covering metro, government policy, and international issues Ogun State - The Governor Dapo Abiodun-led Ogun State Government has issued a flood warning to residents in several communities ahead of the second phase of the 2026 rainy season, which the Nigeria Meteorological Agency (NiMet) expects to begin in S…

…investment in education, bursaries and infrastructure, warning that progress made under Governor Dapo Abiodun must not be discarded due to political transition. They insisted that education remains “one of the most powerful instruments for reducing inequality” and must be prioritised by whoever succeeds the current gov…

…shelter for families, healthcare for citizens and food support for the most vulnerable. Governor Dapo Abiodun’s remarks at the events provided the thread connecting them. Development, he noted, loses much of its meaning when economic growth is not accompanied by improvements in the basic conditions of life. “The hospit…

…who served in Ogun State local governments between 2021 and 2024 have appealed to Governor Dapo Abiodun to approve and release their outstanding severance entitlements. The ex-councillors lamented that the failure of the government to pay up their severance allowance has impacted negatively on their welfare and well-be…

…Seyi Makinde’s exclusion from the ceremony. President Bola Tinubu, represented by Ogun Governor Dapo Abiodun, said the road would be completed within 36 months. “It is more than just a flag-off; it is a connection between the two states economically,” Tinubu said. Oyo’s Commissioner for Information, Dotun Oyelade, said…

…They said Ogun State had enjoyed peace and development under the administration of Governor Dapo Abiodun, warning that attempts to undermine the state’s political stability would not be tolerated. The student leaders further alleged that some individuals within the APC had been working against Adeola’s emergence, citin…

…the council, while Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma was appointed Secretary. Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun was named Director of Fundraising, while Adedeji was appointed Deputy Director of Fundraising. Yakubu was named Treasurer. Reacting to the composition of the council, former Kogi West senator and chieftain of t…

Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun reacted to the death of veteran Yoruba actor Taiwo Hassan, known as OgogoAbiodun described Ogogo as a cultural icon whose career brought joy to millions across NigeriaThe governor conveyed condolences to Ogogo's family, the people of Ilaro, and the Nigerian entertainment industryPAY ATT…

…Hope Uzodimma was named Secretary. The council’s published list names Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun as Director of Fundraising and Zacch Adedeji as Deputy Director of Fundraising

…calculated step towards dismantling this long-standing inequality. Motivated by Governor Dapo Abiodun’s forward-looking succession plan, party leaders, elders and stakeholders across all three senatorial zones recognised that the time for political tokenism had passed. After eight years of an Ogun East governor, the lo…

…follows a 2023 resolution by the Ogun State House of Assembly and approval by Governor Dapo AbiodunThe government called on residents to celebrate peacefully and respect the beliefs and practices of othersPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Ogun State has declared Thursday, August 20, 2…

A video capturing the tense exchange between Florence Ajimobi and Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun at a funeral service surfaced onlineThe incident occurred at the burial of Adeniyi Adeosun, husband of former Finance Minister Kemi AdeosunWhen Abiodun moved to greet Ajimobi, she deliberately turned away and refused to a…

…council further approved the upgrading and recognition of traditional stools as part of Governor Dapo Abiodun’s commitment to sustainable development, urban regeneration and the preservation of the state’s cultural heritage.The approved projects include the construction of 450 two-bedroom semi-detached bungalows with b…

…Adviser to the Governor on Information and Strategy, Kayode Akinmade, are part of Governor Dapo Abiodun's efforts to deepen infrastructure development, strengthen governance institutions and preserve the state's cultural heritage. Akinmade said that the state government has "approved the construction of 450 two-bedroom…

…and Mrs Kudirat Abiodun Adegunwa-Balogun as his running mate. The youths also endorsed Governor Dapo Abiodun for the Ogun East Senatorial seat while reaffirming their support for the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Responding to concerns raised by participants, Adenugba disclosed that the government had…

…integrity tests to prevent avoidable disasters. Meanwhile, the Special Adviser to Governor Dapo Abiodun on Information and Strategy, Kayode Akinmade, said the governor had directed a full-scale investigation into the collapse. In a statement on Tuesday, Akinmade said preliminary findings by a multi-agency investigation…

…Tinubu took officeLocal government chairmen in Ogun State were seen prostrating before Governor Dapo Abiodun in a widely circulated momentSimilar scenes involving Governor Umaru Bago and a Delta State commissioner have added to the growing conversationFind it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! A growing numb…

…would be shutdown in public interest. Akintunde, who doubles as the Special Adviser to Governor Dapo Abiodun, gave the warning after the evacuation of waste deposits at the Farmers Markets, Solu Road in Ifo and Mamu Market in Ifo and Ijebu North local government aeas of the state. “A situation where market leaders dump…

…on Nigeria’s current security challenges, President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms, Governor Dapo Abiodun’s Senate ambition, and why Yewa should produce the next governor of Ogun State, among other issues. The post YAYI possesses the capacity, leadership qualities to govern Ogun — Akintunde appeared first on Tribune On…

…Houses of Assembly once it is transmitted by the National Assembly, Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun has said.Abiodun said the coordinated approach is intended to accelerate the establishment of state police across the country. Speaking at the ARISE News Town Hall Meeting in Abuja, themed "Building a National Consensus…

…Adesanya explained that the bill, if eventually passed into law, and assented by Governor Dapo Abiodun, would provide legal framework to regulate the activities of the proposed institution, establish its administrative and political leadership structure as well as address other related matters. He stressed that it woul…

…secure return tickets. The senatorial contests also produced significant changes, with Governor Dapo Abiodun replacing former Governor Gbenga Daniel as the APC candidate for Ogun East, Shuaib Salisu retaining the Ogun Central ticket, and Jimoh Ojugbele emerging as the party's candidate for Ogun West following Senator S…

Governor Abiodun's recent commissioning of the new Pharma-Grade Warehouse of the Ogun State Drugs and Health Commodities Management Agency underscored the steady transformation of Ogun State's healthcare system-one increasingly attracting recognition from independent institutions

…the state's prevailing zoning considerations diminish any prospect of Adebutu succeeding Governor Dapo Abiodun. Responding, the PDP youth leader argued that the APC's focus on Adebutu confirms his "growing popularity, acceptance and connection with the people of Ogun State." He said, "It is both amusing and contradicto…