Food security: Aiyedatiwa approves N2b intervention fund

as govt launches sale of subsidized food items flags off repair of 20km township roads Ondo State GovernorLucky Aiyedatiwa has approved another N2 billion intervention fund to enhance food security and cushion the effects of economic challenges on the state’s people. A statement by the governor’s spokesman, Ebenezer Adeniyan, said Information and Orientation Commissioner, Otunba […]

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Ondo launches ‘One Youth One Skill’ project

To commemorate the 2024 World Youth Skills Day, the Ondo State government on Monday launched the “One Youth One Skill” project. It aims to allow youths to develop valuable skills for employment or entrepreneurship. At the project’s inauguration, Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa said the project is an innovative approach to help youths acquire the skills needed […]

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Ologbese stresses security importance to investments

The Ondo State Commissioner for Regional Integration and Diaspora Relations, Prince Oogbese has stressed the importance of security consciousness to investment growth. A statement by the ministry’s spokesman, Bisi Agboola said he spoke at three different fora in Akure, the Ondo State capital; emphasizing the need to fasten the security network to make investment promotion […]

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Aiyedatiwa congratulates iconic Soyinka at 90

Ondo State Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has congratulated Nobel Laureate Prof Wole Soyinka on his 90th birthday anniversary, describing him as a global icon and a Nigerian patriot of the highest standard. This was in a statement on Saturday by his spokesman, Prince Ebenezer Adeniyan. The Governor, fond of Soyinka’s multiple literary works, said the […]

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Aiyedatiwa urges NDDC to prioritise people’s peculiar needs

Ondo State Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has urged the management of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) to give priority to projects that will meet the peculiar needs of each of the oil-producing States in the country. He said implementing generic policies and initiatives without putting into consideration the peculiar challenges and comparative advantages of […]

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PDP asks Ondo Attorney General Ajulo to resign

The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has asked the Ondo State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Dr. Kayode Ajulo, SAN to resign for legitimising the alleged unconstitutional appointment of caretaker committees for the state’s i8 Local Government Councils and 33 LCDAs by Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa. In a statement on Friday by its spokesman in the […]

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LGS, LCDAs transition committees’ appointment lawful, Ondo replies PDP

Ondo State Government has said that the transition committees for the state’s 33 Local Council Development Areas, LCDAs, are lawful. It faulted the position of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, which described the committees’ appointment by Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa as unconstitutional. The leading opposition party had earlier in the day in a statement by its […]

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Teachers’ recruitment: Ondo SUBEB warns applicants against racketeers

Ondo State Universal Basic Education Board (ODSUBEB) on Thursday warned applicants in the ongoing teachers’ recruitment into public primary schools in the state against racketeers. A statement on Thursday by the board’s Director, Information and Public Relations, Prince Bolu Ajijo, said: “This warning becomes imperative following credible information that some nefarious people, not staff of […]

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PDP flays Ondo LG, LCDA transition committees as illegal

The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has criticised the appointment of transition committees for Ondo State’s 18 Local Government Councils and 33 Local Council Development Areas, LCDAs, by Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa as unconstitutional, illegal, null and void. In a statement on Thursday by its spokesman in the state, Hon Kennedy Ikantu Peretei, the party said: “Ondo […]

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