L-R: Prof Oyedele, Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, Chief Wole Olanipekun, and Mrs Olu Verheijen, after the lecture themed “Ondo State: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow” at the Culture and Events Centre (The Dome), Akure, on Monday The Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, Prof. Taiwo Oyedele, has called for a fundamental shift […]
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Dr Tunji Abayomi, SAN A foremost human rights lawyer and pro-democracy activist, Dr Tunji Abayomi, SAN, has said that pro-democracy activists from Ondo State deserve recognition in the golden jubilee anniversary celebration of the state’s creation . He spoke on Monday during his contribution at the Ondo State at 50 Public Lecture held at the […]
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By Banji Ayoola Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo, RUGIPO, is repositioning itself for future expansion, and upgrade into a university, in line with the decision of its owner, the Ondo State Government. According to the institution’s spokesman, Mr Olumide Olugosi, Management has embarked on a raft of new innovative programmes aimed at restoring order, ensuring institutional […]
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By Taiwo Oyedele 1. Acknowledgement and Opening Remarks It is with exceptional joy, immense pride, and profound gratitude that I stand before this amazing gathering of distinguished sons, daughters, and friends of the Sunshine State today to celebrate a monumental milestone: the Golden Jubilee of Ondo State. Fifty years ago, on the 3rd of February, […]
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By Olu Arowolo Verheijen Fifty years ago, on this soil, a dream took root. On the 3rd of February 1976, the old Western State was transformed into three brand-new states, one of which was named Ondo, after the existing province of the same name. The 18,165 square kilometres of land carried the hopes and aspirations […]
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A former Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice in Ondo State, Chief Wole Olanipekun, SAN, has given an insight into how Ondo State became an oil producing state. He attributed this to visionary leadership, strategic sacrifices and collaborative governance. However, he warned that disregarding the counsel of elders and the lessons of history could jeopardise […]
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as Archbishop Borokini says discipline, vision must guide state’s s next 50 years Ondo State Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa has attributed the survival and steady progress of the state over the past fifty years to divine guidance, resilience of its people, and the central role of faith in governance. He spoke on Sunday at the […]
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Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, on Saturday stressed the importance of physical fitness and spiritual renewal as essential pillars for healthy living and effective service. He spoke at the Akure Township Stadium after leading workers and the people of the state on a walk from the Government House, Alagbaka, as part of activities lined up […]
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Ondo State Government has declared Monday, 2nd February and Tuesday, 3rd February, 2026 as public holidays across the State. It said the work-feee days would enable the state’s residents residents to fully participate in activities lined up to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the creation of the state, a historic milestone that marks five decades […]
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By Steve Otaloro On the 3rd of February, 1976, a new chapter was written into Nigeria’s federal history. Out of the old Western State, and under the decisive leadership of General Murtala Ramat Mohammed, Ondo State was born- created to bring governance closer to the people, to recognise identity, and to unlock regional potential. Fifty […]
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