…as council chairman promises priority consideration for eligible under-40 applicants

The Chairman of Ondo East Local Government, Hon. Joshua Ogunduyile, has assured youths in the area of priority consideration in the event of fresh employment into the local government service.

Ogunduyile gave the assurance at the Ondo East Youth Council Congress held at the Chief Oladejo Akinnifesi Hall, Bolorunduro.

The chairman, who commended the youths for their peaceful and organised conduct, said the administration would give consideration to qualified young people when approval for local government employment was granted.

He said, “Once Mr. Governor gives the nod for Local Government employment, be rest assured that we will first consider eligible candidates from your demography, as the majority of you I see here are below 40.”

The chairman described the youth body as a worthy ambassador of Ondo East, saying information available to him indicated that it was among the most peaceful and organised youth groups in Ondo State.

He urged the youths to maintain the tempo and build strategic partnerships with political and community leaders to advance the development of the local government.

Also speaking, the candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) for the House of Representatives, Hon. Niyi Akingunola, said his perception of the capacity of young people in Ondo East had changed after attending the congress.

Akingunola said the calibre of youths at the gathering demonstrated that the local government had considerable human resources that could be harnessed for development.

He called for the organisation of a development summit and the preparation of a working document to provide a roadmap for sustainable development in Ondo East.

“What we need now is to develop our human capacity and draw a roadmap for development, as serious government presence is still not visible in this Local Government,” he said.

The Leader of the Legislative Council, Rt. Hon. Adeniyi Adeoye, said the council had passed several bye-laws aimed at improving activities within the local government.

Among them, he listed the recognition of Owena Market as a regional market and a bye-law providing for a standardised parking lot to address arbitrary parking of vehicles on roads.

He also disclosed that the council had passed a law restricting the siting of poultry farms in residential areas and another requiring trucks conveying sand, gravel, stone dust, granite and similar materials to be properly covered.

Former President of the Ondo East Youth Council and Chief of Staff to the Speaker of the Ondo State House of Assembly, Hon. Awóníyì Marcus Oluwasijuanuwomi, urged youths to become actively involved in governance at the grassroots.

He said the local government already had an Ondo East Transformation Agenda document and called on stakeholders to work together towards its implementation.

The President of the Youth Council, Comrade Tomide Akinkuolie, earlier appealed to political leaders to carry young people along in policies and programmes affecting them.

He also urged youths to obtain and collect their Permanent Voter Cards, describing participation in elections and governance as an important means of exercising their civic responsibilities.

Akinkuolie further announced that an electoral committee would be constituted at the next congress to plan and conduct elections for the Youth Council.

The congress, attended by political leaders, public office holders and youths from across Ondo East, ended with a pledge by stakeholders to sustain peace and collaborate for the development of the local government.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has declared that Nigeria has moved beyond the difficult phase of economic reforms into an era of shared and widespread prosperity.

Tinubu stated this on Thursday in his Independence Day address to Nigerians, marking the country’s 66th anniversary of independence, with the theme, “From Reforms to Prosperity.”

The President said his administration’s immediate priority was to reduce the cost of living by lowering the cost of producing and transporting goods across the country.

According to him, the government will expand mechanised irrigation and dry-season farming, improve access to seeds and fertiliser, increase agricultural mechanisation and invest in storage and transportation.

He said the Federal Government was also building and completing roads, railways and ports to improve connections between farms, factories and markets.

Tinubu said Nigeria’s economy had grown by over four per cent in 2026, with both the oil and non-oil sectors contributing to what he described as a renewed period of stable growth.

He also said oil theft had reduced, inflation had fallen substantially from its peak, while the country’s foreign reserves had been rebuilt and the foreign exchange market stabilised.

The President disclosed that Nigeria recorded its highest non-oil export revenue in 2025, exceeding $6 billion.

He said the development represented evidence that the country’s economic reforms were beginning to produce results.

Tinubu said the government would now place jobs, enterprise and industrial growth at the centre of its policies, stressing that Nigeria’s large youthful population must become an engine of production rather than a source of despair.

He said the government would use the country’s gas resources to power new industries, support efforts to revive factories, expand digital connectivity and invest in skills required by employers.

According to him, Nigerian businesses would also be supported with infrastructure and financing to enable them expand.

The President, however, acknowledged that millions of Nigerians were still struggling with food, school fees, medical bills and transportation costs.

He said the hardship facing many families was not solely a consequence of the reforms of the last three years, but accumulated over decades through low productivity, inadequate infrastructure and limited opportunities.

Tinubu said the government was strengthening direct support for poor households and improving the National Social Register to ensure that assistance reached those who genuinely needed it.

He also highlighted the Nigerian Education Loan Fund, saying it would enable children from low-income families to pursue higher education despite their parents’ financial limitations.

Similarly, he said the Consumer Credit Corporation, CREDICORP, was providing working Nigerians with access to credit for vehicles, solar systems, digital devices and other essential assets.

Tinubu said the Federal Government would continue to work with state and local governments to strengthen primary healthcare, basic education and other essential public services.

He further stated that salaries and pensions had been paid on time and in full since 2023, while the national pension programme had been reformed to benefit retirees and vulnerable citizens.

The President defended the economic reforms implemented by his administration, warning against abandoning them and returning to what he described as inefficient and unsustainable subsidy arrangements.

He said the reforms did not create the weaknesses in the economy but were introduced to confront them.

According to him, “the emergency treatment is over” and the country’s economic foundation had been repaired.

Tinubu said the government’s objective was not merely to manage poverty but to defeat it through sustained economic growth and the creation of millions of productive opportunities.

He urged Nigerians to remain committed to the country’s future, declaring that Nigeria had “corrected its course” and was entering what he described as “the age of prosperity.”

The President called on Nigerians to move forward together with renewed hope, saying the ultimate goal was to build a nation where prosperity was broadly shared and every child could aspire beyond the circumstances of his or her birth.

At the Ekiti Governorship Election Tribunal, Barr. Gbenga Akinbuli (BGA), who is standing for the leader of SDP legal team, Prince Adewole Adebayo, had a simple message for journalists covering the proceedings:

Report what you know. Report what you witnessed. And tell the truth.

Speaking with newsmen in Ekiti, BGA emphasised that journalists have a responsibility to give the public accurate information, particularly when reporting matters that affect the electoral process and public confidence.

For him, responsible journalism is not about taking sides. It is about allowing facts to speak for themselves and giving the public the opportunity to understand what is actually happening.

His message was a reminder that democracy needs not only credible elections and an independent judicial process, but also journalists who are willing to report the truth responsibly.

BGA MEDIA TEAM

Former Ondo State governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Eyitayo Jegede, SAN, is set to formally join the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in the state.

The Ondo State chapter of the ADC announced that Jegede would be received into the party at a ceremony scheduled for Thursday, September 24, 2026, at NEPA Park, Akure, by 11:00 a.m.

Jegede, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria and former Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice in Ondo State, contested the state governorship election on the platform of the PDP in 2016 and 2020.

His planned move to the ADC follows his resignation from the PDP in August. Jegede had confirmed his resignation but said at the time that he would announce his next political move later.

In a statement signed by the ADC Ondo State Publicity Secretary, Hon. Remi Ofakunrin, the party described Jegede’s entry as a development that would add to ongoing political realignments in the state and the country.

The party said Jegede’s experience in law, public service and politics would contribute to its efforts to expand its political base and promote what it described as a broad-based movement for national renewal.

According to the ADC, the reception would also provide an opportunity for its members, supporters, political associates, civil society actors, community leaders, youths and women to identify with the party.

The party used the occasion to highlight concerns over the country’s socioeconomic challenges, including rising food and transportation costs, unemployment, insecurity and pressure on household incomes.

It also restated its position that government should pursue policies aimed at reducing the cost of living and improving citizens’ purchasing power.

The ADC further referenced its presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, who it said had proposed a targeted petrol subsidy alongside greater emphasis on domestic refining and petroleum production.

The party said its objective was to build a political platform focused on issues including insecurity, poverty, unemployment, education and energy costs.

Jegede’s political movement to the ADC comes amid wider realignments involving opposition politicians in Ondo State. In 2025, the Guardian reported that Jegede and other PDP figures were associated with the emerging ADC coalition in the state, although subsequent reports indicated that Jegede had remained in the PDP at that time.

His formal entry into the ADC now follows his August resignation from the PDP.

The ADC said the Thursday event would formally welcome Jegede and his supporters into the party.

Venue: NEPA Park, Akure
Date: Thursday, September 24, 2026
Time: 11:00 a.m.

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State is united and fully focused on securing the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election, a chieftain of the party, Banji Okunomo, has declared.

Okunomo, while speaking on the political situation within the party, said the absence of a governorship election in Ondo State in 2027 had made the presidential election the major focus of APC members in the state.

According to him, members of the party are largely unanimous in their support for President Tinubu’s bid for a second term, noting that the President’s support base extends beyond the APC.

“The central agenda of our party in Ondo State is how we will contribute meaningfully to ensuring that our great party retains power at the centre.

“As we all know, Ondo State does not have a governorship election in the 2027 general election cycle, our election having gone off the normal electoral cycle. Therefore, the major election that is of central concern to members of the APC in Ondo State is the presidential election,” he said.

Okunomo, however, admitted that all was not entirely harmonious within the state chapter, particularly over some National Assembly candidacies.

He acknowledged that some aspirants and candidates whose names were allegedly substituted by the national leadership of the party were challenging the decisions through appropriate channels.

He noted that while some of those affected had resorted to the courts, others had left the APC to pursue their political ambitions on the platforms of other parties.

“Therefore, as far as the National Assembly elections are concerned, the level of consensus is understandably not the same as what we have regarding the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu,” he said.

Okunomo nevertheless maintained that the disagreements would not undermine the strength of the party ahead of the 2027 elections.

He expressed optimism that the disputes would be resolved either politically or through the courts, stressing that the APC remained a “strong and formidable political family” in Ondo State.

“What I am saying, simply, is that we are united and focused on returning President Tinubu for another term. On that objective, we are largely on the same page,” he said.

He added that the party had the capacity to resolve its internal differences and emerge stronger ahead of the 2027 general election.

When His Excellency, Hon. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa assumed office on February 24, 2025, he pledged a government anchored on “OUR EASE: an agenda focused on ease of living, ease of doing business, and ease of governance. 18 months on, the administration’s footprints cut across infrastructure, health, education, agriculture, security, youth and women empowerment, and public service reform. The central idea: put the people first, deliver projects that matter, and build a foundation for sustainable growth.

So far, substantial achievements have been recorded in these various sectors. These have been made possible with prudent financial management that has led Ondo State to recording an 82.6% reduction in its domestic debt profile, the highest percentage in the country, reflecting fiscal discipline and effective debt management strategies. This achievement included the clearance of all outstanding salary arrears owed to workers and former political office holders, as well as gratuities owed to pensioners.

HEALTH
The Aiyedatiwa administration has prioritised healthcare by improving the remuneration of health workers to retain skilled personnel, expanding health insurance coverage to pensioners, pregnant women and other vulnerable groups, and upgrading infrastructure and equipment in hospitals and health centres across the state. Under this administration, more than 2,000 health professionals have been recruited, while Ondo State became the first state in the South-West to implement the enhanced CONMESS and CONHESS allowances for health workers.

Earlier this year, the State Executive Council approved a ₦1 billion Hospital Intervention Fund to expand and modernise healthcare facilities across the state. This is in addition to ongoing projects involving 100-bed capacity upgrades in hospitals at Ikare-Akoko, Ore and Okitipupa, as well as 50-bed capacity improvements in hospitals at Irele and Igbokoda.

In less than two years, more than 100 health centres have been renovated. The University of Medical Sciences Teaching Hospital (UNIMEDTH) has been equipped with a 1.5 Tesla MRI machine, a 160-slice CT scanner, 3D digital mammography equipment, 4D ultrasound machines, digital X-ray machines and other modern facilities. The pharmaceutical-grade warehouse in Akure has also been completed to ensure a steady supply of medicines, while the Orange Health Insurance Scheme (ORANGHIS) has been expanded to cover public servants, workers in the informal sector and, for the first time, retirees and pensioners free of charge.

The latest Nigeria Demographic and Health Survey ranked Ondo State as the best-performing state in neonatal, infant and under-five mortality indicators, while also placing it among the states with the lowest maternal mortality ratio. These achievements have been recognized at the national level and this led to the award of Best Governor in Health Transformation bestowed on Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa by BusinessTimes recently in Lagos.

ROAD INFRASTRUCTURE
The administration of Governor Aiyedatiwa remains firmly committed to developing infrastructure that connects communities, improves livelihoods and positions Ondo State for sustainable economic growth. More than 200 kilometres of roads have been completed within the last year and half, while a statewide 90-kilometre road rehabilitation programme is ongoing, with five kilometres allocated to each of the 18 Local Government Areas to ensure inclusive development.

Earlier this week, the Governor flagged off the construction of the new Akure Flyover Bridge along Oyemekun-Oba Adesida Road to end decades of gridlock on that busy road at the heart of the state capital. Major urban roads in Akure, Ondo, Owo, Ikare, and Ore have been rehabilitated and fitted with solar streetlights and drainage.

For the first time in the state, three major intercity dualisation projects are ongoing simultaneously in the three senatorial districts of the state: Akungba–Ikare Akoko in the north, Akure–Idanre in the central, and Okitipupa–Igbokoda in the south. The inherited Onyearugbulem–Irese road flyover project in Akure has been completed and commissioned, along with other road projects inherited by the administration.

Through RAAMP and state-funded projects, several rural roads linking farming communities to markets have been constructed and upgraded. This has cut transport costs and reduced post-harvest losses. Public facilities are being given facelifts with many government offices and institutional buildings being renovated. In the riverine communities, concrete jetties and walkways are also being constructed to improve transportation and ease of movement for residents. The first phase of this was commissioned by the governor last month while the second phase is ongoing.

EDUCATION
The administration’s education policy has focused on teacher recruitment, infrastructure development, student support, technical and vocational education, and digital learning. More than 2,000 teachers have been recruited, comprising 1,010 teachers for public secondary schools and 1,100 teachers for primary schools.

The administration has revived and strengthened the free school shuttle initiative, with buses and boats conveying pupils to and from school daily. Student support programmes have also been expanded through increased and regular payment of scholarships and bursaries to students in tertiary institutions, payment of WAEC examination fees for public secondary school students to reduce the financial burden on parents, and the distribution of books, tablets and sports equipment to public primary and junior secondary schools across the 18 Local Government Areas.

Earlier this month, Mr. Governor increased the subventions to all tertiary institutions in the state by 60 percent, while also approving the salary agreement between the Federal Government and staff unions of universities. The administration cleared all inherited salary arrears owed to staff of Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo, and committed over ₦1 billion to the construction of the new Senate Building at the University of Medical Sciences, Ondo, among several other projects.

URBAN RENEWAL
Under Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, Ondo State is witnessing a wave of visible urban renewal driven by a deliberate policy to improve ease of living across the state. There have been strategic interventions in public spaces, water supply, and urban planning. The upgrade of the Fasoranti Park, with landscaping, walkways, lighting, and supporting facilities, is restoring the park as a vibrant civic and recreational space for the capital city.

The first and second phases of the Light-Up project embarked upon by the administration took off with major roads in the State capital and major towns now illuminated at night. A total of about 5000 complete units of solar streetlights have already been installed.
The urban renewal initiative is further strengthened by the Akure Water Supply and Sanitation Project, a flagship component of the $223 million Nigeria Urban Water Sector Reform Programme, involving rehabilitation of waterworks, expansion of distribution networks, and modern sanitation systems, delivering reliable water to households, public institutions, and businesses.
After decades of neglect, the Owena Dam project is receiving renewed attention under the Aiyedatiwa administration to improve water supply across the state. For the first time in decades, new water pipelines are being laid across the state, in addition to the Omi Irorun Water Scheme which has delivered more than 50 boreholes to rural communities.

POWER SUPPLY
Power remains a key pillar of the OUR EASE Agenda. This administration’s strategy combines regulation, alternative energy, consumer protection, and infrastructure development while laying the foundation for state-level electricity generation. Although independent power generation is still being developed, initiatives such as Light-Up, the Lucky Light Solar Programme, the O’Datiwa Mass Metering Programme, and the establishment of a regulatory commission are already providing relief to businesses and households by reducing costs and improving electricity reliability.

The State Executive Council recently approved a US$1.6 million, 350-kilowatt hydropower project and a 7.5-megawatt gas-fired turbine to power government facilities across the state. The administration has also commenced the distribution of transformers to communities to improve electricity supply.

AGRICULTURE
Governor Aiyedatiwa’s agricultural strategy focuses on large-scale investment, food security, value-chain development and farmer support. The administration is opening up large areas of farmland, attracting private investors, ensuring EU-compliant cocoa production for international markets and constructing rural roads to facilitate the movement of farm produce. Immediate interventions, including grain distribution and OSACA programmes, are helping to address food inflation and improve farmers’ welfare.

With more than ₦10 billion committed to agricultural development, the administration continues to attract investors while over 500 young people have been trained and empowered in modern agriculture. The Governor recently inaugurated the Ondo State Cocoa Revolution and Management Board to sustain the state’s position as Nigeria’s leading cocoa producer. The State Strategic Committee on EU Deforestation-Free Regulation Compliance has also been inaugurated, while 14,000 smallholder cocoa and oil palm farmers have been profiled under the FAO GEF-7 programme across eight Local Government Areas.

INDUSTRIALISATION
Governor Aiyedatiwa is driving the economic transformation of Ondo State. The administration continues to attract major investments towards the development of the Ondo Deep Sea Port, refinery, Free Trade Zone and fertiliser plant, while also supporting SMEs and agro-processing industries. The administration’s policy reforms are designed to make Ondo State an attractive investment destination where businesses can operate with confidence, thereby creating jobs and diversifying government revenue.

These efforts contributed significantly to the return of the Dangote Group to the state, with plans to establish Nigeria’s largest industrial zone in Ondo State. Several moribund industries are being revived through Public-Private Partnership concessions. The state has also signed several Memoranda of Understanding with investors, including a US$50 billion investment agreement involving Backbone Infrastructure Nigeria Limited and Sunshine Infrastructure JV, a 500,000 barrels-per-day refinery, a 1,471-hectare Free Trade Zone in Ilaje, and a US$4 billion petrochemical fertiliser and cement project.

EMPLOYMENT, YOUTH & WOMEN EMPOWERMENT
The Aiyedatiwa administration’s job creation strategy has centred on direct public sector recruitment, skills development, and enabling private-sector employment under the OUR EASE Agenda. It is on record that no governor has created more direct employment opportunities for the people of the state than Governor Aiyedatiwa. In less than two years, more than 6,000 workers have been recruited into critical sectors such as education, healthcare, security and agriculture to improve service delivery and reduce unemployment.

The administration has also implemented several skills acquisition programmes, including the O’Datiwa Skill-Up a Woman Initiative, which trained and empowered 1,000 women in tailoring, catering, ICT, and other vocational skills, complete with start-up kits. Through the One Youth, One Skill Programme, hundreds of young people have also been trained in various trades, while outstanding young entrepreneurs continue to receive government support.

There have been interest-free loans and grants given to market women, artisans, and small business owners under the “Ondo Ease Fund.” Also, the governor has appointed more young people into government than any of his predecessors. 

WORKERS WELFARE
The administration of Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa has continued to prioritize the timely payment of salaries to civil servants as well as pensions and gratuities to retirees, maintaining trust and stability in the workforce. Workers now receive their salaries on or before the 25th day of every month. After clearing all inherited salary arrears of civil servants, the governor also cleared the outstanding salary arrears of former political appointees in the State. The beneficiaries are those who served under the administration of Dr. Olusegun Mimiko as governor of the State between 2009 and 2017.
The retirees are not left out of Governor Aiyedatiwa’s super deal with the Public Service. While pensioners also receive their monthly pension alongside salary payment, the government also makes deliberate monthly savings toward bulk defrayment of backlog of gratuities. Under this arrangement, this administration has successfully cleared about ten years of outstanding gratuities.
Other achievements of the Governor in this sector include the upward review and payment of hazard allowance to health workers in the State and review of salaries and entry point of Medical Doctors; implementation of tutors’ elongation of service from 35 to 40-year length of service and from 60 to 65 years of age respectively, and full implementation of the workers’ Contributory Health Insurance Scheme.

SECURITY
The Aiyedatiwa administration has adopted a multi-dimensional approach to security by strengthening the Amotekun Corps through increased recruitment, improved welfare, enhanced operational facilities and stronger collaboration with other security agencies, while taking proactive measures against kidnapping and terrorism. More than 100 operational vehicles have been distributed to security agencies to strengthen surveillance and improve response across identified flashpoints. In addition, 500 new personnel have been recruited into the Amotekun Corps, while a modern Command and Control Centre has been established and fully equipped. Today, Ondo State remains one of the most peaceful states in the country.

CONCLUSSION
With several projects at various stages of completion and new ones in the pipeline, the Aiyedatiwa administration remains committed to the OUR EASE mandate: a government that works and delivers for the people of Ondo State.

PRINCE EBENEZER ADENIYAN
Chief Press Secretary to the Governor of Ondo State.
August 28, 2026.

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced the reopening of its membership electronic-registration exercise nationwide ahead of the 2027 general elections.

The exercise is scheduled to commence on Monday, August 31, 2026, according to a statement signed by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, CON.

The party urged all stakeholders, supporters and members, both old and new, to participate in the exercise, which will be conducted across all wards nationwide.

According to the statement, existing APC members are expected to validate their membership, while new and intending members are encouraged to register and join the party.

It stated that registrants must be at least 18 years old and possess a valid National Identification Number (NIN).

The APC said the electronic registration exercise was designed to digitise its membership register, ensure the integrity of membership records and provide efficient access to membership data for planning and management decisions.

The party added that the exercise would also promote internal democracy and strengthen its commitment to democratic innovation in Nigeria.

The APC urged members and supporters to take advantage of the exercise as the party prepares for the 2027 general elections.

The member representing Ile-Oluji/Okeigbo and Odigbo Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Festus Ayodele Adefiranye, has reiterated his commitment to ensuring that the newly constructed 40-bed Federal General Hospital in Okeigbo is fully equipped and put to use for the benefit of the people.

Hon. Adefiranye, on Monday, led the management team of the Federal University of Technology Akure (FUTA) Teaching Hospital, headed by the Medical Director, Professor Olusegun Ojo, on an inspection tour of the hospital complex.

The inspection was aimed at assessing the level of completion of the project and discussing plans for its management and eventual take-off.

Speaking during the visit, Hon. Adefiranye disclosed that the hospital project was facilitated through the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) intervention, stressing that its establishment is particularly important because there is currently no federal medical facility serving the entire Ondo South Senatorial District.

He assured the people of Okeigbo and the entire constituency that the hospital would not remain an empty structure, promising that efforts were already underway to ensure that it is fully equipped with modern, state-of-the-art medical equipment.

According to him, the facility is expected to be commissioned and opened for use on or before December ending.

“This project is not just about constructing a building. Our responsibility is to ensure that the facility is properly equipped and made functional so that our people can access quality healthcare without having to travel far,” Hon. Adefiranye stated.”

Earlier, the delegation was received at the palace of the Oluoke of Okeigbo, His Royal Majesty, Oba (Barr.) Akintoye Felix Adeoye, Adegbitel II.

The traditional ruler expressed profound appreciation to Hon. Festus Adefiranye, the management of FUTA Teaching Hospital and everyone involved in the project for what he described as a significant development in the history of Okeigbo and the constituency.

Oba Adeoye declared the development a “new dawn” for Okeigbo and called for a standing ovation in honour of Hon. Adefiranye for his efforts in attracting the project to the community.

He described the lawmaker as a true son of the soil who has consistently demonstrated concern for the welfare and development of his people, noting that his contributions go beyond politics.

The monarch also commended Hon. Adefiranye for his various interventions, including job facilitation and other opportunities provided for constituents.

In his remarks, the Medical Director of FUTA Teaching Hospital, Professor Olusegun Ojo, expressed delight at the development, describing the establishment of a 40-bed federal hospital in Okeigbo as a major achievement.

He commended Hon. Adefiranye for facilitating the project and expressed optimism about the proposed partnership between the Okeigbo community, the Ile-Oluji/Okeigbo and Odigbo Federal Constituency, and the management of FUTA Teaching Hospital.

Professor Ojo described the proposed collaboration as a partnership with great potential to deliver quality healthcare services to the people.

Following the meeting at the palace, the delegation proceeded to the hospital site for a detailed inspection of the facility and assessment of the work done so far.

High Chief Loodoko, who delivered the vote of thanks on behalf of the Oluoke, appreciated all those present and particularly commended Hon. Festus Adefiranye for facilitating a project that would significantly strengthen healthcare delivery in the community and beyond.

Also present during the inspection were Dr. Emmanuel Olasehinde Bello, Chairman, Medical Advisory Committee; Mrs. Helen Nike Ajayi, Director of Administration; High Chief Lemon Chief Adelakun Farotade; High Chief Loodoko; Chief Tola Adetunji; Chief Yegbata; and Chief Hon. Folagbade Gbemibade.

With the inspection completed and plans for equipping and management already taking shape, the 40-bed Federal General Hospital, Okeigbo, is steadily moving closer to becoming a fully functional healthcare facility for the people of Okeigbo, Ile-Oluji/Okeigbo, Odigbo and the wider Ondo South Senatorial District.

Signed
Adebayo Lawrence
SA Media and Publicity

Ahead of the 2027 general elections, the women wing of the City Boy Movement (CBM) in Ondo State has declared its full commitment to mobilising massive support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu across all segments of society.

The CBM Women Leader, Hon. Princess Olawumi Fayemi-Obayelu, made this known during a stakeholders’ meeting with the Ondo State Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Hon. Kolawole Babatunde, in his office.

Speaking at the meeting, Fayemi-Obayelu stated that the CBM women wing has already swung into action, engaging women, youths, market leaders, and community influencers to deepen grassroots support for the President’s re-election bid.

“We are not leaving any stone unturned”

“From the urban centres to the rural communities, we are mobilising support across the board for President Tinubu. His visionary leadership, economic reforms, and commitment to national development deserve continuity”

She commended the Ondo State APC Chairman for his inclusive leadership style and pledged the unwavering loyalty of CBM women to the party’s structures in the state.

According to her, the meeting provided an opportunity to strengthen collaboration and align strategies for a successful 2027 Presidential election and to deliver the APC presidential candidate. Ashiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu. GCFR.

In his response, Hon. Kolawole Babatunde applauded the Ondo State CBM women wing for their early mobilisation efforts and charged them to remain focused, disciplined, and united.

He assured them of the party’s support and expressed confidence that with such dedication, victory for President Tinubu and the APC in Ondo State is assured.