Ondo Gov. Approves N33Billion 2025 Budget for OSOPADEC

- Gov inaugurates, charges new board to address challenges confronting oil producing areas The Governor of Ondo State, Dr. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, on Monday, inaugurated the newly constituted Board of the Ondo State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (OSOPADEC), with a strong charge to the members to deliver impactful development to oil-bearing communities in the state. Speaking during the inauguration ceremony held at the Cocoa Conference Centre of the Governor’s Office in Akure, Governor Aiyedatiwa said the event marked the beginning of a new chapter in OSOPADEC’s history, one guided by the administration’s “OUR EASE” policy – an agenda built on Access, Service, and Empowerment. The Governor emphasized that the Board’s inauguration was not merely a statutory duty, but a demonstration of his administration’s unwavering commitment to good governance, effective service delivery, and transformative development in Ilaje and Ese-Odo Local […]

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Gov. Aiyedatiwa supports TLG Group’s Mobilization For Tinubu’s Re-election

The Governor of Ondo State, Dr Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has declared that the government and people of Ondo State will give maximum support to the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in 2027. The Governor stated this on Friday when he received on a courtesy visit the state, local government and ward coordinators of a political group, The Lucky Guy, in Akure. The group is mobilising grassroots support for President Tinubu’s re-election in Ondo State under the banner of AsiwajuDatiwa. Governor Aiyedatiwa expressed appreciation to President Tinubu for enabling states to pursue developmental projects through increased fiscal capacity. According to the Governor, the economic reforms of the President has led to increase in revenue coming to the states which makes it easier to embark on more developmental projects for the people, adding that states are no longer borrowing to finance […]

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Ondo govt begins fight against cocoa beans adulteration

The government of Ondo State has begun a crackdown on the adulteration of cocoa beans in the state following the seizure in the Ireje community in the Ondo East Local Government Area of the state. Permanent Secretary in the state ministry of agriculture and forestry, Segun Odusanya, disclosed this on Saturday in an interview with journalists after the arrest of a female suspect, alleged of supplying adulterants. Odusanya lamented at how some ‘unscrupulous’ individuals were mixing dried cocoa with the placenta with cocoa beans to increase weight. He described the action as sabotaging the nation’s economy and image at the international market, saying Ondo, being the highest cocoa producer in Nigeria, is severely impacted by the unwholesome practice. “The alarming rate of produce adulteration, particularly in cocoa beans, is compromising quality, resulting in loss of premium value and attracting discounts […]

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Ondo judiciary staff begins indefinite strike, courts shut

The Ondo State Chapter of The Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria on Friday morning, begins an indefinite strike, effectively grounding judicial activities across the state. Judges, lawyers, and litigants were denied access to court premises, bringing legal proceedings to a standstill. According to reports, entrances to both the Akure Division of the State High Court and the Magistrates’ Court were firmly locked, stopping all operations within and around the complexes. Ondo JUSUN chairman, Oluwafemi Afolabi, who confirmed the industrial action in a chat with journalists on Friday, said the seven-day ultimatum to the State Government was given a week ago. “We have directed all our members to stay off duty starting from today, June 13, 2025, till further directive, and to adhere strictly to the industrial action guidelines,” Afolabi said. According to him, the decision to paralyse activities in “all […]

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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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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 […]

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