The Hope Newspaper
Owena Press Limited (OPL) is the publisher of The Hope Newspaper, a government-owned news organization established in 1989 under the administration of Navy Captain Olabode George, then Governor of Ondo State. The newspaper was created to address a gap in local news coverage and serve as a credible voice for the people of Ondo State—something that newspapers based outside the state could not fully achieve.Our Origin and Purpose
Located on Reuben Fasoranti Road, Ijapo Estate, Akure, Owena Press Limited is a modest yet impactful initiative of the Ondo State Government. At its inception, private investors in the state were reluctant to invest in newspaper publishing. Recognizing the critical need for an indigenous news platform, the government stepped in to establish The Hope—a platform not just for news, but for informed, civil public discourse. Contrary to being a government propaganda tool, The Hope Newspaper serves as a public forum that gives equal voice to both the government and the governed, promoting balanced discussions on issues affecting the state and its people. One of its founding missions was to open Ondo State to the outside world by highlighting its vast, yet underutilized, human and natural resources. At the time, it was discovered that less than 1% of the state’s potential was known to its own people. The Hope was created to change that—by attracting entrepreneurs, industrialists, and investors to drive economic growth and development.Publishing Frequency
Originally a daily newspaper, The Hope now publishes three times weekly—on Sundays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays—due to funding limitations. Despite these challenges, Owena Press Limited remains committed to delivering quality journalism in both print and digital formats, with online news available for readers across the globe.Leadership
The organization is currently led by Mr Kayode Fasua, the Editor-in-Chief, who continues to steer the publication toward excellence in journalism and community impact.🎯 Our Vision
To raise the information and awareness levels of the Ondo State community while projecting the state’s immense potential to the outside world. We aim to be a platform that attracts industrialists and entrepreneurs to strengthen the state’s economic and industrial base.📰 Our Mission
To keep citizens informed, aware, and connected to opportunities in their immediate environment and beyond.🏢 Our Departments
Owena Press Limited operates through a number of specialized departments, each vital to the production and distribution of our newspaper and digital content:- Editorial Department – Content creation and news reporting
- Advertising Department – Ad sales, partnerships, and media buying
- Circulation Department – Distribution and logistics
- Printing Department – Production of print editions
- Administrative Department – General management and HR
- Stores Department – Inventory and supply chain management
- IT Department – Digital operations and technical support
Whether in print or online, The Hope Newspaper remains committed to being the voice of the people, the pulse of Ondo State, and a platform for progress and engagement.