Aiyedatiwa Commended as OSOPADEC Highlights Development Projects in Oil-Producing Communities

Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa has received commendation following the presentation of several development projects executed by the Ondo State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission across oil-producing communities in the state. The projects, which span infrastructure, education, healthcare, youth empowerment, and economic development, were showcased as part of ongoing efforts to improve living conditions in the commission's mandate areas, particularly in Ilaje and Ese-Odo Local Government Areas. Speaking on the achievements, Governor Aiyedatiwa reiterated his administration's commitment to ensuring that oil-producing communities benefit from sustainable development and improved public services. He noted that OSOPADEC has been repositioned to deliver projects that directly impact the lives of residents. Among the projects highlighted are road construction and rehabilitation initiatives, educational support programmes, community development projects, and interventions aimed at boosting economic activities in riverine communities. The commission has also undertaken initiatives focused […]

Tosin June 18, 2026

Business

Dangote Plans Nigeria’s Largest Industrial Zone in Ondo

President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has announced plans to develop a large-scale industrial and free trade zone in Ondo State, a project expected to strengthen industrial activities and attract significant investments to the region. Dangote disclosed the initiative during a visit to Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa in Akure, where he presented the company’s vision for transforming the Olokola Free Trade Zone into a major industrial and business destination. According to him, the proposed development will provide essential infrastructure such as power generation facilities, water supply systems, transportation networks, and logistics support, creating a more conducive environment for investors and manufacturers. The billionaire businessman explained that the industrial zone is designed to serve as a fully integrated investment hub capable of attracting local and international businesses. He noted that inadequate infrastructure remains one of the key challenges facing industrial […]

Tosin June 16, 2026

Business

Ondo Sets Up Committee to Review Olokola Free Trade Zone Project

The Ondo State Government has inaugurated a technical committee to review and reposition the Olokola Free Trade Zone (OKFTZ) project as part of efforts to accelerate industrial development and attract fresh investments into the state. The committee is expected to assess the current status of the project, identify challenges that have slowed its progress, and recommend strategies for its revival and long-term sustainability. The Olokola Free Trade Zone, located along the border of Ondo and Ogun states, was conceived as a major industrial and economic hub designed to attract local and foreign investors. The project has remained a key component of plans to boost manufacturing, maritime activities, logistics, and job creation in the region. According to the state government, the review will focus on strengthening the institutional framework of the zone, improving investor confidence, and ensuring that the […]

Tosin June 15, 2026

Inside Ondo

Ondo govt approves death penalty for kidnappers

Ondo State Government has reiterated its commitment to ensuring peace, infrastructure development, and grassroots governance across all parts of the state. This assurance was given during a press briefing held after the State Executive Council meeting presided over by Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa in Akure. Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Dr. Olukayode Ajulo, SAN, while addressing the media, said the Council discussed key security concerns and resolved to begin the process of repealing certain laws relating to kidnapping in the state. Ajulo noted that kidnapping and cultism have become major threats to safety and public order, adding that strengthening relevant legal frameworks would help deter such crimes and improve the overall security landscape. He disclosed that proposals would soon be transmitted to the House of Assembly for necessary legislative action, including sentencing convicted kidnappers to death. Also speaking, Special Adviser […]

thequantumvalley@gmail.com June 21, 2025

Inside Ondo

Say goodbye to Child bullying as Gov. Aiyedatiwa establishes a children’s parliament, measures to combat bullying

In an effort to combat bullying through cooperative action, Dr. Lucky Aiyedatiwa, the governor of Ondo State, established a children's parliament. Aiyedatiwa promised that the state would continue to support legislation and measures that safeguard children, advance their rights, and empower them to flourish in a society free from terror, intimidation, or prejudice. At the 2025 National Children's Day celebration, which took place on Tuesday at the Gani Fawehinmi Freedom Arcade on Igbatoro Road in Akure, the governor made this statement to a large audience of students, teachers, parents, and officials. He described the annual Children’s Day as not just a day of fun and celebration, but a solemn moment of reflection and responsibility, adding that the day “reminds us of the immeasurable value of our young ones and our duty as a state and society to protect, empower and […]

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News & Politics

It’s Governor Aiyedatiwa O’clock in Ondo

What began as a whisper and evolved into a stir has now become a buzz in Ondo State: Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa is on the move. When Aiyedatiwa assumed full gubernatorial authority in December 2023, many expected a cautious steward. What emerged, however, is a man in motion – blending business precision with a teacher’s discipline and a marketer’s flair. Call it governance, upgraded. The governor’s first order of business was to get contractors back to site. From the dualisation of Oda and Ijoka Roads to the once-stalled Irese/Shagari Flyover in Akure, the message was clear: stagnation is canceled. Rural roads weren’t left behind – Oda-Cocoa, Ode-Omi-Ebute Iyara, Ifira Akoko-Afo – all now buzz with construction crews and fresh asphalt, priming the state’s agricultural economy for better days. There is still a state-wide campaign of asphalt overlay and emergency rehabilitation stitching […]

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