Hope brightens as Ondo signs MOUs on deep seaport, $4b petrochemical fertiliser plant

Aiyedatiwa declares state open for global partnershipso Akpabio tells governor to ignore hostile criticisms Dabiri-Erewa urges diaspora to convert remittances into industrial ventures Hope of an impressive boost in the economic fortune of Ondo State brightened on Monday as Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa signed two Memoranda of Understanding on the high potential Deep Sea Port […]

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Aiyedatiwa commissions Igbokoda road, flags off dual carriageway

Ondo State Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa on Sunday flagged off the construction of an 8.5-kilometre dual carriageway in Ilaje Local Government Area. Simultaneously, he commissioned a six-kilometre NDDC Road in Igbokoda, thus intensifying his administration’s infrastructure drive in the state’s oil-rich riverine communities. At the commissioning of the landmark NDDC Road which runs from College […]

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Ondo Police arrest 13 over Idanre violent attack

CP orders manhunt for other culprits, as suspects make useful confessions Aiyedatiwa condemns lawlessness, seeks justice The Police have arrested 13 suspects linked to the violent attack  that rocked Idanre, in Idanre Local Government, on February 18. This major breakthrough followed an operation ordered by the state police boss, Adebowale Lawal, as part of efforts […]

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First year in office: Aiyedatiwa commissions water, road projects in Akure

vows to build prosperous Ondo Ondo State Governor, Dr Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, on Thursday commissioned major road projects across Akure metropolis, including the Igoba Township Road and the Alagbaka Extension Road, as part of activities marking the first anniversary of his administration. He described the occasion as both joyful and symbolic, expressing gratitude to Almighty […]

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Ondo to celebrate Asa Day Feb 23

The 2026 International Mother Language Day, popularly known as “Asa Day.” will be celebrated in Ondo State on Wednesday February 23. A statement on behalf of the state government by Bisi Lawani, spokeswoman of the Ministry of Education, Science, and Technology,said the event is scheduled to take place on Monday, February 23, 2026, across all […]

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Count me out of attack on APC leaders – Aiyedatiwa

calls for peaceful conduct as party holds Wards, LGAs congresses Ondo State Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa has distanced himself from the crisis that rocked the state secretariat of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), in Akure, the state capital, on Tuesday. Some political thugs had reportedly invaded the party’s state secretariat in Akure, venue of […]

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Aiyedatiwa Appoints Omomowo as Permanent Secretary OSOPADEC

Mr. Festus Adewale Omomowo has been appointed as the new Permanent Secretary of the Ondo State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (OSOPADEC). The appointment was announced on February 16, 2026 by Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa. Omomowo previously served at the Ondo State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) before his redeployment to OSOPADEC. Born on July […]

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Ajibefun unfolds plans to overhaul education sector in Ondo

By Banji Ayoola The Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology in Ondo State, Prof Igbekele Ajibefun has unfolded new plans to overhaul the education sector in the state and turn it into an exemplary model in the country. He spoke with The Radiance in an exclusive interview in his Akure office on Monday, pledging to […]

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Call off protest, seek peaceful dialogue, Ajibefun appeals to aggrieved RUGIPO workers

Ondo State Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Prof Igbekele Ajibefun By Banji Ayoola Ondo State Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Prof Igbekele Ajibefun on Monday appealed to the aggrieved workers of Rufus Giwa Polytechnic Owo, RUGIPO, to call off their protest and continue to toe the path of peace. He made the appeal […]

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Ondo to partner volunteer bodies for development

Ondo State Government says it is ready to partner with volunteer organisations working toward the state’s development. Describing volunteers as critical partners in complementing government efforts across key sectors, Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwareaffirmed his commitment to strengthening volunteerism. He spoke on Sunday at the official launch of the United Nations International Volunteer Year 2026 in Akure, […]

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