Aiyedatiwa inaugurates new cabinet, stresses performance, accountability

Ondo Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to rapid and effective governance, stating that his team is in a hurry to fulfill the promises made to the people. Speaking on Thursday during the swearing-in ceremony of newly appointed and reappointed members of the State Executive Council, he charged the officials to immediately […]

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Afenifere Ondo State chapter congratulates Fasoranti as Aiyedatiwa appoints National Leader’s son as SSG

The Ondo State chapter of the Pan-Yoruba sociopolitical organisation, Afenifere, has congratulated Dr. Taiwo Fasoranti over his appointment by Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa as the Secretary to the State Government, SSG. At his inauguration on Monday, the Governor announced the appointment along with others. In a statement on Thursday by its spokesman, Comrade Eric Oluwole on […]

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Aiyedatiwa upgrades RUGIPO to university

As govt signs MoU with investors, consultants on agriculture, revenue generation Ondo State Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa has approved the upgrade and conversion of the Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo to a University of Agriculture and Agribusiness. This came after a review of the initial proposal for the upgrade of the polytechnic to a university of […]

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NUJ welcomes Adeniyan’s return as Ondo governor’s spokesman

The Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, Ondo State Council, has expressed delight with Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa’s decision to reappoint Prince Ebenezer Adeniyan as his Chief Press Secretary (CPS). Adeniyan is a former Ondo State Secretary and former National Officer of the union as well as the Publisher, Trace News Magazine. In a statement signed […]

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Aiyedatiwa sworn in as 7th Ondo governor

On Monday, Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa was inaugurated as the Governor of Ondo State, kicking off his first full four-year term. The new Governor was the Deputy to the departed Governor Rotimi Akeredolu who passed on in December 2023. Shortly after his principal’s passage, Aiyedatiwa took over as the Acting Governor as stipulated by the Constitution. […]

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Aiyedatiwa extends mercy to 43 prisoners at inauguration

In a significant act of compassion and justice, the Governor of Ondo State, Dr. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has announced the extension of grace and mercy to 43 convicts. This follows the recommendations of the State Advisory Council on the Prerogative of Mercy, chaired by the State Attorney General and Commisoner for Justice, Dr. Olukayode Ajulo, […]

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Aiyedatiwa attends inauguration thanksgiving service with wife Oluwaseun, children

rededicates self to Ondo development Ondo State Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa has expressed deep gratitude to the Almighty for His divine guidance and favour as he prepares to officially assume office as the seventh elected Governor of the State. During the Inauguration Church Thanksgiving Service held at the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Jesus House, […]

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Aiyedatiwa swears in new LG bosses

The Governor of Ondo State, Hon. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, on Monday inagurated the newly elected Chairmen and Vice Chairmen of the 18 Local Government Areas of the state, marking a significant step in restoring democratic governance at the grassroots level. The swearing-in ceremony, held at The Dome, Akure, followed the local government elections conducted on […]

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Aiyedatiwa pays N2.5b gratuity to retired teachers, council workers

– NUP hails timely payment of gratuities, increament in pension The Governor of Ondo State, Hon. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has assured retirees of his commitment to the phased payment of outstanding gratuities, reaffirming that his administration will not relent until all arrears are fully liquidated. The Governor made this assertion on Friday during the flag-off […]

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Akeredolu won’t have died if he had listened to me – Betty

Ondo State ex-First Lady, Mrs. Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu, has disclosed that her departed husband and former Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, would have still been alive hale, and hearty if he had listened to her. In an exclusive interview with Star News publisher, Olumide Akinrinlola, which was published on Thursday, she spoke about Akeredolu’s battle with cancer, expressing […]

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