“And it was a royal kick-off,” echoed the compère, Abiola Obanoyen, as the Olowo of Owo, Oba Ajibade Gbadegesin, declared open the final of the 2nd edition of Olowo’s Cup with a brilliant kick. Fans of New Church Grammar School and Imade College, on Saturday, thronged the Owo Township Stadium in their numbers and could …
The governor of Ondo state, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has described the immediate past Secretary General of the Pan-Yoruba socio-political group, Afenifere, Bashorun Seinde Arogbofa, as a man who has inspired a new generation of intellectuals, through his literary works. The governor gave the eulogy in Akure on Wednesday at the launch of a book titled, ‘Tales …
The Governor of Ondo State Hon. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has commended the Federal University of Technology Akure (FUTA) for championing academic excellence in Nigeria and beyond. The Governor gave the commendation at the Government House on Tuesday while receiving the new Pro Chancellor and Chairman, Governing Council of FUTA, Senator (Prof) Nora Daduut, who led …
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Ondo State Governor, Hon. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has called for the support and cooperation of residents, security agencies, and other stakeholders as the construction and channelization of water supply projects begin across the State. The Governor made this appeal during a stakeholders meeting in Akure on Tuesday, where he addressed the urban water reform and …
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The governor of Ondo state, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has described the Ojomo Oluda of Ijebu-Owo, Oba Kofoworola Oladoyinbo Ojomo, as a monarch whose influence continues to attract positive changes to his community. The governor stated this at the 20th coronation anniversary ceremony of Ojomo Oluda, held in Ijebu-Owo, on Saturday. Represented by his deputy, Olayide Adelami, …
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In a bid to promote sporting activities at the grassroots, the governor of Ondo state, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has inaugurated the ODATIWA youth empowerment football competition, an initiative of Sparkling Eagle Sports Consultancy Limited. The governor, who was represented by his deputy, Olayide Adelami, performed the inauguration of the state and local organizing committees in Akure, …
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2024 INTERNATIONAL YOUTH DAY CELEBRATIOnN2024 INTERNATIONAL YOUTH DAY CELEBRATION Ondo state government has approved the participation of selected senior secondary students,between ages 10-18,in the second phase of the Build-A-thon summer bootcamp programme. The programme,which is an innovative initiative is designed to engage young minds in the field of technology,fostering creativity,problem-solving skills and entrepreneurship. The Build-A-thon …
The Association of Ex-Local Government Chairmen of Nigeria (ASELGON), has thrown its weight behind the governor of Ondo state, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, ahead of the November 16, 2024 governorship election in the state. In a unanimous voice vote, the former council chairmen gave their support to the governor, at the association’s Southwest Delegates’ Conference, held at …
Ondo State Governor, Hon. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has appreciated the good people of the State for their peaceful disposition in the wake of the nationwide protests across the country. The people of Ondo State today went about conducting their civic and economic activities with the usual orderliness without any security incident in any part of …
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The Governor of Ondo State, Hon Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, on Tuesday approved the payment of bursaries and scholarships to the students of the state origin in tertiary institutions and the Nigerian Law Schools. The Governor made the disclosure while addressing a students stakeholders meeting held at the Cocoa Conference Hall of the Governor’s Office in …
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.
