Category: STATE NEWS
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GOV AIYEDATIWA: WE’LL ENHANCE COCOA PRODUCTION TO BOOST OUR ECONOMY
Ondo State Governor, Hon. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has said his administration will work towards enhancing production of Cocoa to boost the economy of the State. The Governor said the government will ensure that Ondo retains the status of the highest cocoa producer in the country by supporting cocoa farmers to push their products to the…
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Hajj 2024: Be Good Ambassadors, Aiyedatiwa to Intending Pilgrims
Ondo state governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has charged muslim faithful embarking on holy pilgrimage from the state to conduct themselves in a respectable manner. The governor, who was represented by his deputy, Olayide Adelami, gave the advise in Akure on Thursday, at the farewell ceremony for the 2024 intending muslim pilgrims to Hajj. He urged the…
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Ondo Govt Donates Relief Materials to Over 300 affected by rainstorm disaster in Akure North
Following the rainstorm that ravaged houses and displaced hundred of residents of Ita-Ogbolu in Akure North council area of Ondo state, early this year, the state government has donated some relief items to those affected to cushion the impact of the disaster. Making the donation in Ita-Ogbolu on Thursday, the governor of the state, Lucky…
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Tinubu commissions Okitipupa electricity project amid pomp
It was a moment of celebration and jubilation as power is being restored to Ondo South senatorial district of Ondo State after 15 years of being in darkness. The Ode Erinje Power Substation, which draws its electricity from the Omotosho Power Plant, is designed to illuminate over 2,000 communities spanning five local government areas in…
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GOV AIYEDATIWA SEEKS SYNERGY OF SECURITY AGENCIES IN PROTECTING BORDER COMMUNITIES IN ONDO STATE
Ondo State Governor, Hon. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has reiterated the commitment of his administration to the primary mandate of providing maximum security of lives and properties of the people in the State. The Governor stated this while playing host to Military personnel led by the General Officer, Commanding 2 Division, Nigerian Army, Ibadan, Major General…
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Ondo TESCOM holds recruitment CBT for applicants
The Ondo State Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM) has said that the CBT Exams would be conducted for applicants by Thursday, May 23, 2024, and Friday, May 24, 2024, starting at 9 a.m. The message was conveyed to the successful applicants via a Text Message. Successful applicants are expected to log in with their Username and…
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GOV AIYEDATIWA PAYS SALARY ARREARS OF EX-POLITICAL OFFICE HOLDERS AFTER 7 YEARS
The Ondo State Government on Tuesday began payment of two months salary arrears of former political office holders in the State. This followed the approval of the Governor, Hon. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, last week for the payment of two of the three outstanding months of salary arrears of the former appointees. The beneficiaries are those…
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Ondo state government reiterates commitment to farmers’ security for food sufficiency
Ondo state Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa says his administration is fully committed to the security of lives and property especially the farmers in the 18 council areas of the state. Governor Aiyedatiwa made the remark at the inauguration ceremony of the new executive members of the Ondo state agricultural commodities association OSACA held at the women…
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ODIEC fixes new date for Ondo Council poll
The Ondo State Independent Electoral Commission (ODIEC), has reiterated its commitment to conduct elections in the 18 Local Government areas and 33 Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) in the state slated for July 13. The Commission added that the day for the election is sacrosanct to elect 18 council chairmen and 33 councilors into all…
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Ondo Organised labour protests electricity tarrif increment
Leaderships of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) in Ondo state have obeyed the national directive by shutting down the headquarters of the Benin Electricity Distribution Company (BEDC), located at NEPA area of Akure. The protest is to press the Federal Government to order the reversal of recent hike in…