As the people of Ondo state joined the rest of the world to commemorate the 2025 Olympic Day Run, Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has said his administration is committed to investment in sports as a tool for national development. Olympic Day Run is a global event, held annually, to commemorate the founding of the modern Olympic …
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A total 71,110 candidates from both public and private primary schools across Ondo state participated in the common Entrance Examination held today, Saturday 28th June, 2025. The Common Entrance Examination, also known as Placement Examination was held simultaneously at 280 designated centres across the 18 Local Government Areas of the state. The examination would enable …
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The controversies trailing the demolition of the Memorial Park in Owo have been laid to rest as the Catholic Diocese on Friday accepted and pledged support for the relocation of the cenotaph to another site in Owo. This followed a meeting with stakeholders by the Governor of Ondo State, Dr. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, in Akure, …
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Hundreds of youths across Ondo state, on Wednesday, gathered in Akure to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Ondo State Youth Network (OSYN). The event, which had in attendance major stakeholders from the public and private sectors, was an avenue to stir conversations around youth inclusion in leadership and national development. Addressing the gathering, Ondo state …
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The Governor of Ondo State, Dr. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has reaffirmed his administration’s unwavering commitment to upholding and strengthening the traditional institution, describing it as the bedrock of society and a vital partner in the state’s pursuit of sustainable development. Governor Aiyedatiwa made this commitment on Tuesday, during the formal inauguration of the Chairman and …
GOV AIYEDATIWA INAUGURATES OLOWO AS CHAIRMAN ONDO STATE COUNCIL OF OBAS Read More »
Ondo State Governor, Dr Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has approved the payment of three months arrears of salary being owed the staff of the Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo. Governor Aiyedatiwa on Monday gave the approval for the payment of the three months salary arrears following his intervention in the labour dispute between the management and staff …
GOV AIYEDATIWA APPROVES PAYMENT OF THREE MONTHS SALARY ARREARS OF RUGIPO STAFF Read More »
GOV AIYEDATIWA NOMINATES FOUR MORE COMMISSIONERS The Governor of Ondo State, Dr Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has forwarded to the Ondo State House of Assembly a new list of four nominees for the position of Commissioner in the State Executive Council for confirmation. This is in addition to the 12 nominees appointed last week by the …
The newly appointed Chairman of the Ondo State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (OSOPADEC), Prince Biyi Poroye, has pledged sweeping reforms aimed at revitalizing the Commission’s infrastructure, operations, and economic viability. During separate inspection tours of the Commission’s main office complex and the long-abandoned OSOPADEC Guesthouse in Akure, Poroye outlined an ambitious vision that includes …
Ondo State Government has reiterated its commitment to ensuring peace, infrastructure development, and grassroots governance across all parts of the state. This assurance was given during a press briefing held after the State Executive Council meeting presided over by Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa in Akure. Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Dr. Olukayode Ajulo, SAN, while …
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Fodder choppers are farm equipment used to cut various types of fodder, such as grass, hay and straws to improve feed intake and nutrient absorption by livestock. The distribution of the equipment was part of the deliverables of the Livestock Project and Resilience Support Project (L-PRES), a collaboration between the state ministry of agriculture and …
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.