Tag: Ogun State
Ogun State Governor Congratulates Tobi Amusan on Jamaica Invitational Triumph
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has extended his heartfelt congratulations to Tobi Amusan, the World record holder, for her remarkable victory at the first Jamaica Athletics Invitational in Kingston. Amusan made history by emerging as the fastest woman in the women’s 100m hurdles this year, clocking an impressive time of 12.40 seconds to clinch…
Gateway International Airport Positioned to Become Premier Transportation Hub for Southwest – Gbajabiamila
In a resounding endorsement of Governor Dapo Abiodun’s transformative vision for Ogun State, Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, the Chief of Staff to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, lauded the monumental strides achieved with the development of the Gateway International Agro Cargo and Passenger Airport. Gbajabiamila expressed his confidence that the airport would emerge as a pivotal…
Ogun State Dominates 2024 UTME Results
In a remarkable achievement, Ogun State has emerged as the leading state in the 2024 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), with eight students securing positions among the top 12 candidates nationwide. Umeh Nkechinyere, representing Ogun State, clinched the top spot with an outstanding score of 360, followed closely by Ositade Anthony, also from Ogun State,…
Ogun State Government Takes Swift Action Following Abeokuta Explosion
In the wake of the tragic explosion that rocked the Ita-Oshin area of Abeokuta, Ogun State Government has taken decisive action by sealing off Gasco Marine Ltd, the company whose truck was involved in the accident. Senior Special Assistant to the Ogun State Governor on Environment and Chairman, Special Task Force on Environmental Matters, Hon….
Tragedy Strikes Abeokuta: Gas Explosion Claims One Life, Destroys Properties
Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun has expressed deep sympathy for the victims of a devastating gas explosion that rocked the Ita-Oshin area of Abeokuta, the state capital, around 5 pm today. According to reports, the incident occurred following a fire sparked by a lone accident involving a gas truck with the inscription Gasco Marine Bar…
Emzor Pharmaceuticals to Establish Anti-Malarial API Facility in Ogun State, Nigeria
Emzor Pharmaceuticals, a leading pharmaceutical company in Nigeria, has announced plans to invest $23 million (over N25 billion) in the establishment of an Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API) facility in Sagamu, Ogun State. This groundbreaking initiative aims to combat the pervasive threat of malaria in Nigeria and Sub-Saharan Africa. Once operational, the API facility will be…
Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, Appoints Tunde Onakoya as Sports Ambassador
In a bid to recognize and honor outstanding achievements in sports, Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State has appointed Tunde Onakoya, the National Master of Chess and the current Guinness World Record holder for the longest Chess Marathon in history, as the Sports Ambassador of the State. The announcement was made on Thursday during a…
Over 1,500 Benefit from Ogun State Free Surgery Programme as Government Rolls Out Welfare Initiatives
The Ogun State Government has announced that over 1,500 individuals have benefited from the ongoing Free Surgery Intervention Programme as part of its commitment to providing accessible healthcare services to residents. The disclosure was made during the flag-off of the sale of discounted rice to civil servants at the State Secretariat, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, underscoring the…
Ojumele-Ajegunle Road Damage: Human Error, Not Project Deficiency, Says Ogun Governor’s Aide
The recent damage to the newly constructed road at Ojumele-Ajegunle in Makun-Sagamu, Sagamu Local Government Area of Ogun State, has been attributed to human error rather than project deficiency, according to Hon. Kayode Akinmade, Special Adviser on Media to Governor Dapo Abiodun. In a press statement released in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital, Akinmade clarified…
Ogun State to Extend Lagos Blue Rail Line to Border Towns
The Ogun State government has announced plans to extend the Lagos Blue Rail Line project into the border towns of the state, aiming to enhance transportation infrastructure and foster economic development in the region. Speaking at a media event to highlight the state’s 2024 budget, the State Commissioner of Finance and Economic Adviser to the…