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a Tribute by: Tope OYEKAN I rejoice with my highly-revered and always-treasured Boss, Dr. Adeolu Oluseun OLUFOWOBI, the Permanent Secretary, Local Government Service Commission, Ogun State, as he celebrates his 60th birthday today, Thursday, 25th April, 2024, and also retires from the civil service of Ogun State after almost 34 diligent, eventful, meritorious, remarkable, impactful, value-driven, and result-oriented years. A seasoned medical practitioner and very versatile administrator, highly cerebral personality, very unassuming, cool, calm, and  collected individual, and a man of uncommon finesse; OLUFOWOBI is an embodiment of goodness. His selfless attitude, humble disposition and leadership charisma, are worthy of emulation.  His vast knowledge, experience, positive track records, and good attributes, are clearly evident in the discharge of his official responsibilities. These greatly helped in his day-to-day management of both human and material ...

The Ogun State Agro-Cargo International Airport will begin scheduled and non-scheduled flights in the next few weeks; Governor  Dapo Abiodun made this known on Tuesday.  Abiodun, was speaking at the 13th Gateway International Trade Fair breakfast meeting with chief executive officers, captains of industry, entrepreneurs, investors and stakeholders alike, held at the Mitros Residences, GRA, Abeokuta, Ogun State. The governor noted that the approval process to get the airport running has reached an advanced stage, with the approval expected in few days' time. He also disclosed that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the Special Agro Processing Zone as a Free Trade Zone. He said: "Our newly built Gateway International Airport which will soon be commissioned, I believe as a matter of fact, this week, that airport will get an approval to begin to operate non-scheduled flights, meaning that private planes can now fly flights and ...

Tope OYEKAN, a retired Deputy Director of Information in the Ogun State Local Government Service, and erstwhile Head, Information, Education, and Sports, Ikenne Local Government, has felicitated Dr. Adeolu Oluseun OLUFOWOBI, FCPA, Permanent Secretary, Ogun State Local Government Service Commission, as he celebrates 60th birthday and also retires from the Ogun State Civil Service on Thursday, 25th April, 2024, after over 33 years of diligent, impactful, and remarkable service. OYEKAN in a congratulatory message, rejoiced with the celebrant for the grace of attaining the diamond age and also bowing out gloriously from the service, describing him as an Unassuming Gentleman, a God-fearing Boss, a Quintessential Team-lead, a highly Cerebral Personality, and a great Role-model that is worthy of emulation, recalling his memorable working relationship with him at Ijebu East, Odeda, and Ijebu Ode Local Governments. He lauded OLUFOWOBI, a Seasoned Medical Practitioner and Versatile A...

Special Adviser on Media to Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State, Hon. Kayode Akinmade has said that the damage on the newly constructed road at Ojumele-Ajegunle in Makun-Sagamu, Sagamu Local Government Area of Ogun State is the result of human error and not project deficiency.  Akinmade, in a press statement made available to newsmen in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital on Monday, explained that the collector drainage for the storm water in the area was silted up due to indiscriminate refuse disposal, causing the water to  overflow during the downpour on Sunday. He added that in the same vein, a car wash owner ignorantly built a cover slab on the drain without adequate engineering guidance and advice from experts, thus impeding the flow of water into the drain during the heavy rain. According to him, appropriate authorities had swiftly moved to the area for prompt repairs, even as  the government was very sad about the unfortunate development and re...

The National Youth Council of Nigeria, Ogun State Chapter, proudly inaugurated new Directorates on the 20th of April, 2024, at the Moshood Abiola Stadium. This significant event marks a commitment to fostering leadership and inclusive governance within the state. The ceremony witnessed the presence of appointed members from across the Gateway State, highlighting the collective dedication to advancing youth empowerment and development. Under the visionary leadership of Oloye Kola Shoremi, the Directorates, comprising diverse portfolios, represent a strategic initiative aligned with the Progressive Pentagons agenda. Oloye Kola Shoremi emphasized the pivotal role of each appointee in driving positive change within their respective portfolios. He assured unwavering support from the State Executive, underscoring the importance of diligent service delivery. A key highlight of the inauguration was the interactive breakout sessions, facilitating networking among members and fosteri...

Member representing Yewa North/Imeko-Afon Federal Constituency, Gboyega Nasir Isiaka - GNI has welcomed with joy, news of the upgrade of the Imeko Police Divisional Headquarters to the status of an Area Command by the Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun.  In a statement personally signed, GNI noted that the move has brought immense relief and a renewed sense of security to the people of Imeko-Afon and indeed the entire Yewa North/Imeko Afon Federal Constituency  The federal lawmaker commended the IGP for prioritizing the safety and well-being of the people of the communities in and around the local government, Ogun state and the nation as a whole. According to him, the new Area Command will not only strengthen the police presence and response capabilities in the area but also provide a more robust framework for addressing the security concerns that have long plagued the Constituency.   He said that as the federal constituency with the longest str...

The Articulate Motorcycle Owners & Riders Association of Nigeria (AMORAN) today inaugurated its Chairmen in Ogun East and Ogun Central respectively. The inauguration that witnessed a large turnout of Members of the union at the union's state secretariat in Car Wash, Adatan, Abeokuta, the Union's publicity secretary, Otunba Taofeek Sokoya popularly known as Danku encouraged all members of the union  to be of good conduct, worthy Ambassador wherever they find themselves within and outside Ogun State. Thereafter, Danku indubitably stated that AMORAN has also established a partnership with a commercial bank to offer low-interest rate loans, which will be promptly disbursed to beneficiaries upon completion of necessary documentation. He urged the newly inaugurated branch Chairmen to utilize the loan judiciously to achieve its intended purpose. We must not but appreciate our proactive and indefatigable Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun ...