I received the news of the passing of former president Muhammadu Buhari this afternoon. It’s one death that grieves but our faith in God Almighty who gives and takes remains unshakable. I commiserate with the immediate family of our deceased leader on the passing of their illustrious son, great grandfather, grandfather, father and husband. My …
The Governor of Ondo State, Dr. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has reiterated his administration’s commitment to transparency, accountability and excellent service delivery, as he officially swore in the second batch of Commissioners into the State Executive Council. The swearing-in ceremony, held on Monday, July 14, 2025, at the International Centre for Culture and Events (The Dome), …
GOV AIYEDATIWA INAUGURATES NEW COMMISSIONERS, REITERATES COMMITMENT TO GOOD GOVERNANCE Read More »
Ondo State Governor, Dr. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has tasked the Chairman of the Ondo State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (OSOPADEC) with ensuring the commission delivers tangible results that directly improve the lives of the people in oil-producing communities. Speaking at the reception organised by friends in honour of the OSOPADEC Chairman, Prince Biyi Poroye, …
GOV AIYEDATIWA TASKS OSOPADEC CHAIRMAN ON SERVICE DELIVERY TO OIL-PRODUCING AREAS Read More »
Ondo state government has concluded plans with Backbone Infrastructure Nigeria Limited (BINL) to construct and operate a 500,000 barrels per day (bpd) oil refinery at the Sunshine Industrial Park in Ogboti, Eruuna, and the Sunshine Free Trade Zone (FTZ), located in Ilaje Local Government Area of the State. In a statement on Wednesday, the company …
BINL, Ondo State to Build $15bn Oil Refinery at Ilaje LGA Read More »
Ondo State Governor, Dr Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, on Friday hosted his Bauchi State counterpart, Senator Bala Mohammed, in a move to strengthen the relationship between the states towards agricultural development and industrialisation. The meeting of the two governors has already attracted a major investment to Ondo State as plans are underway for the establishment of …
The Governor of Ondo state, Dr Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has said that his administration is ready to partner with the National Agricultural Land Development Authority (NALDA) to boost mechanized farming and strengthen food security initiatives across the state. He made this known on Monday during a courtesy visit by the National Agricultural Land Development Authority …
GOV AIYEDATIWA SEEKS COLLABORATION WITH NALDA TO BOOST AGRICULTURE IN ONDO STATE Read More »
An Onitsha-based choir group, the Singspiration Chorale, has won the fourth edition of the Asiwaju of Remo Christians Choir Festival, held on Sunday, at the Ecumenical Worship Center, Sagamu in Ogun State. The Asiwaju of Remo Christians Choir Festival is the brainchild of former governor of Ogun state and senator representing Ogun East in the …
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The Governor of Ondo State, Dr. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has challenged the state contigent at the 22nd National Sports Festival in Abeokuta to break the state’s record at the competition. The Governor, who was among the dignitaries at the opening ceremony of the Gateway Games at the MKO Abiola International Stadium in Abeokuta on Sunday, …
The Governor of Ondo State, Dr. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has commended members of the Visitation Panel set up to review the operations of the University of Medical Sciences (UNIMED), Ondo, describing their work as a critical step toward institutional development and excellence. He gave the commendation on Monday during a courtesy visit by members of …
GOV AIYEDATIWA CONSTITUTES PANEL OF INQUIRY OVER UGBO-UGBONLA COMMUNAL CRISIS The Governor of Ondo State, Dr Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has constituted a six-man Panel of Inquiry on the communal crisis in Ugbonla community in Ilaje Local Government Area of the State. This development followed the recent violent clashes in the Ugbo-Ugbonla community over traditional leadership …
Ondo State is a state in Nigeria created on 3 February 1976 from the former Western State. It originally included what is now Ekiti State, which was split off in 1996. Akure is the state capital.