Deep Seaport ‘ll galvanise Ondo’s economy-Akeredolu

By Chris Chimezie & Evelyn Omotoye | Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu (SAN), has said that the proposed multipurpose Deep Seaport  in the  state would galvanize the economy of the state and  link it with the international community. Akeredolu stated this during the consultancy services agreement signing between the state government and Maritime and […]

Expect continuous developmental projects, Akeredolu assures communities

By Chris Chimezie | Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu (SAN), has assured communities in the state of continous and meaningful developmental projects during his administration. Akeredolu  gave the assurance  while playing host to the Osemawe of Ondo, Oba Victor Kiladejo who led the traditional council of Ondo kingdom on a courtesy visit to his […]

Substandard projects: ODHA to sanction council officials

By Adekola Afolabi | The Ondo State House of Assembly Committee on Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs has threatened to sanction all council officials found culpable of mismanaging public funds in their care.  The chairman of the committee, Hon. Jamiu Maito issued the threat yesterday at the Assembly Complex  during a meeting with some local […]

MSMES tasked on sustainable economic growth

By Adekola Afolabi | The need for stakeholders in the Micro Small Medium Enterprise Sector to collaborate and develop the sector to create jobs and ensure sustainable economic growth in the country has again been stressed. The Ondo state Commissioner for Commerce, Industry and Cooperative Services, Otunba Timehin Adelegbe while speaking at a one-day Business […]

2019: Group backs APC proposed direct primary

From Abiola Alo, Ado Ekiti | An Ekiti based political group, Atunse Ekiti Movement, has backed the national leadership of All Progressives Congress (APC) on the suggestion of direct primary for the election of party candidates in the future election. The group, commended President Muhammadu Buhari and the National Chairman of the party, Com. Adams […]

Ondo flags off Passengers Welfare Scheme

By Mary Agidi | Ondo state government yesterday flagged off the Natonal Union of Road Transport Workers Passengers’ Transit Welfare Scheme aimed at ensuring the safety of passengers and providing insurance cover for them. The scheme, an initiative of the union entails the mandatory use of the Passenger’s Manifest by every driver loading at every […]

2019 elections: Cleric predicts crisis free exercise

By Biyi Akinnodi | The General Overseer of The Way of Holiness Chapel (TWHC), Pastor Johnson Falade, has assured that God has revealed to him that the 2019 general elections  will be free, fair and devoid of violence. Falade, who is also a senior lecturer at the Department of Linguistic Studies of the Adeyemi College […]

ODSG explores opportunities to curb insecurity, unemployment

By Bukola Olamona | Ondo State Government has said that it has explored arrays of opportunities in entrepreneurial engagements which can help curb insecurity and unemployment in the nation. The State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu (SAN), made this known at the 46th  edition of Home Economics Teacher’s Association Conference held at the International Centre for […]

Rebirth of Cocoa, oil palm production in Ondo State

By Kehinde Adejumo | Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu (SAN), has said the Cocoa Rebirth Initiative is addressing the production and distribution of improved cocoa varieties with early maturity of between18 and 24 months aimed at restoring the dwindling fortunes of the Nigerian Cocoa economy. Akeredolu made this known at the distribution of hybrid […]

Pa Fasanmi urges Yoruba leaders to be united

From Abiola Alo, Ado Ekiti | The leader of a Pan-Yoruba socio-political organization, Afenifere , Senator Ayo Fasanmi, has charged Yoruba leaders to be united and close ranks for the development of the race. The elder statesman warned that the alleged divisive politics being played by some leaders of the group won’t benefit the Yoruba […]

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