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 Government Assures Family After Community Leader’s Abduction

The Ondo State Government has reassured the family of a traditional community leader who was abducted by suspected gunmen in Owo Local Government Area, promising that security agencies are working tirelessly to secure his safe release. The victim, identified as Adeniyi Adelana, the Baale of Ode Oriya Village, was reportedly kidnapped when armed assailants invaded the community over the weekend. During the attack, his wife sustained a gunshot injury and was immediately taken to a medical facility, where she is receiving treatment and responding positively. In a statement issued by the state government, authorities disclosed that police operatives, local security outfits, and intelligence teams have launched coordinated search and rescue operations across strategic locations in and around the area. The government assured residents that all available security resources have been deployed to track down the kidnappers and rescue the community […]

Tosin June 15, 2026

Inside Ondo

Governor Aiyedatiwa nominates 12 commissioners, submits names to the Assembly

Ondo State Governor, Hon. Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has nominated 12 commissioners to serve in the state executive council. In a Thursday statement, Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Ebenezer Adeniyan disclosed that the names of the nominees have been forwarded to the state House of Assembly for confirmation. The nomination was conveyed in a letter addressed to Speaker of the House, Hon. Olamide Oladiji on Thursday. The commissioner-nominees are Professor Igbekele Ajibefun, Engr Aycrinde Abiola Olawoye, Hon. Ayodele Akande, Engr Alabi Johnson, Alhaji Amidu Takuro, Otunba Adewale Akinlosotu and Mr. Idowu Ajanaku. Others are Dr Oluwaseun Abosede Osamaye, Dr Tob Loko, Mr. Olaolu Akindolire, Hon. Sunday Olajide and Mr. Omoyofunmi Segun Henry. The governor sought expeditious action on his request for confirmation of the nominees in the overall interest of the state.

thequantumvalley@gmail.com June 13, 2025

Inside Ondo

Ondo begins waterways sanitation to prevent flooding

To reduce the possibility of flooding, the Ondo State government has started a massive campaign to clear clogged waterways in Akure and throughout the 18 local government districts of the state. Professor Joseph Utsev, the Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, recently issued a warning in which he named Ondo as one of the states at high risk of catastrophic flooding this year.During an inspection on Friday, Chairman of Akure South Local Government, Donald Fasua, said the effort aims to keep the state flood-free throughout the rainy season. He confirmed that two excavators have been deployed to flood-prone areas of Akure to clear clogged channels. Fasua also warned residents against dumping refuse into waterways, stressing that the habit contributes significantly to flooding. “We will take firm action against those who continue this practice. It’s a serious issue that must be […]

thequantumvalley@gmail.com May 24, 2025

Inside Ondo

In less than 2yrs Gov. Aiyedatiwa records highest domestic debt reduction in Nigeria

Ondo State has emerged as Nigeria’s most fiscally disciplined sub-national government, having reduced its domestic debt by an unprecedented 82.6 percent within a year, the highest and most significant debt reduction recorded among all 36 states. This outstanding achievement is attributed to the strategic economic reforms and financial prudence of Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa’s administration since its inception. Data from the Debt Management Office (DMO) on states’ debt comparison between 2023 and 2024 showed Ondo State at the top in reducing domestic debt in one year. The record shows that Ondo State, under Governor Aiyedatiwa, reduced its domestic debt from N74billion in 2023 to N12billion in 2024, a difference of N61billion and a percentage of 82.6. Ebony state occupies the second position with 76.21percent. Since coming into office in December 2023, Governor Aiyedatiwa has made a top priority payment of […]

thequantumvalley@gmail.com May 3, 2025

Inside Ondo

Discovery: 9.5 foot-tall African spinach plant discovered in Ekiti

In the town of Ikoro-Ekiti in Ekiti State, a massive African spinach that is 9 feet 5 inches tall has been found. The plant locally referred to as Efo Tete, is arguably the tallest in Africa and has aroused both scientific interest and interest from tourists. This was stated in a statement that Mr. Wale Ojo-Lanre, the Director-General of the Ekiti State Tourism Development Bureau, signed. According to Ojo-Lanre, the spinach, which is still growing and has yet to produce seeds, was discovered in the backyard of Mr Lawrence Ajolokan, a farmer in the Eso-Obe Local Council Development Area of the state. “This isn’t just a plant. It’s a potential world record holder, a scientific curiosity, and a tourism gem all wrapped in one,” said Ojo-Lanre. Ajolokan explained that he planted the seed in June 2024 and had harvested parts […]

thequantumvalley@gmail.com May 2, 2025

Inside Ondo

Ondo, NOA partners on mass immunisation campaign

The National Orientation Agency in Ondo State has announced partnership with the Ondo State Primary Health Care Development Agency for a mass immunisation campaign set to take place from May 3 to 10, 2025. The partnership aims to increase vaccination coverage across the state and improve public health. In a press statement, Ondo State Director of NOA, James Adekunle, welcomed a delegation from the OSPHCDA, led by the agency’s Permanent Secretary, Dr. Adegoke Akanbiemu, during an advocacy visit in Akure. The two agencies agreed to combine efforts to ensure the success of the vaccination drive, which will target children aged 0-15 months and 9-year-old girls for immunisation against several diseases. He acknowledged the Federal Government’s efforts in improving maternal and child healthcare, emphasising the importance of timely communication to reach the masses effectively. In response, Akanbiemu expressed appreciation for NOA’s […]

thequantumvalley@gmail.com April 28, 2025

Inside Ondo

Ondo Commences Distribution of First Lady Tinubu’s Largesse for Health Workers Across The State

The Ondo State government has disclosed that 75 percent of health workers in the state, including students studying medicine and nursing, will receive the professional kits donated by Oluremi Tinubu, wife of President Bola Tinubu. The state government disclosed this while revealing that the state had received its share of 10,000 professional kits given to the Southwest geo-political zone. According to the Special Adviser to Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa on Health, Prof. Simidele Odimayo, a total of 1,166 professional kits were received and distributed to the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Primary Health Care Centres, University Teaching Hospitals, and private and public hospitals in the state. Odimayo, who distributed the kits, stressed that the scrubs and crocs would motivate health workers, among other steps being taken by the state government to enhance the performance of the health sector in the state. He […]

thequantumvalley@gmail.com April 26, 2025

News & Politics

A Call to Action: Ending the menace of Fulani Herdsmen Kidnappings in Southwest Nigeria and beyond

Good Afternoon, Gentlemen of the Press, On February 17, 2025, I became a victim of the growing wave of kidnappings by Fulani herdsmen in Ondo State, Southwest Nigeria. My traumatic ordeal has strengthened my resolve to speak out against this escalating security crisis and to demand immediate and decisive action from the government and all relevant authorities. While traveling near Akunu Akoko, Ondo State, en route to Abuja, my vehicle was ambushed by armed Fulani herdsmen dressed in military uniforms, despite being near a military checkpoint. The attackers sprayed our vehicle with 19 bullets, wounding me and others before forcibly abducting us. I endured 12 grueling days in captivity. During this time, I sustained two gunshot wounds one narrowly missing my spinal cord and suffered relentless physical abuse, including being beaten 72 times daily. I witnessed fellow captives, especially […]

thequantumvalley@gmail.com March 17, 2025

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