*1. Dutse International Airport*: *Completed in 2014 but has no commercial operations, except for occasional pilgrim airlifts and VIP travels. The busy Aminu Kano International Airport is too close to Dutse Airport, Airlines prefer landing at Aminu Kano International Airport.*
2. Ekiti Airport*: Under construction since 2019, with a promised completion date of 2022. Now functioning but Akure Airport is too close to her. I learned that the Air fare from Akure to Lagos is about N400,000 per a trip, that's too expensive.
3. Yobe International Cargo Airport*: Embarked upon in 2017, with a cost of at least N18b. Completed but Airlines prefer landing at Maiduguri International Airport.
4. Ilorin International Airport*: Has limited commercial operations.
5. Katsina Airport*: Has limited commercial operations.
6. Makurdi Airport*: Has limited commercial operations.
7. Minna Airport*: Has limited commercial operations.
8. Yakubu Gowon Airport*: Has limited commercial operations.
9. Lekki-Epe International Airport*: A new international airport in Lagos, expected to be completed by 2025, with the capacity to handle 5 million passengers annually. It will become popular as it will serve Ijebu Ode, Epe, Ibeju, Lekki, VI, Ikoyi and Lagos Island. We are about to end 2025, the status is unclear.
10. Anambra International Cargo Airport*: A recently completed airport project in Umueri, Anambra State, featuring a 3.7km runway.
11. Bayelsa International Airport*: A new airport facility in Yenogoa, Bayelsa State, initiated and completed under the administration of Seriake Dickson. Has limited commercial activities as Airlines prefer landing at Port Harcourt.
12. Lafia Cargo Airport*: A multi-billion naira airport commissioned by President Muhammadu Buhari in 2022, featuring a 2.1km runway.
13. Ogun Agro-cargo Airport*: A brand new airport project completed in Ogun State, strategically located near two major highways. The State Government is aggressively promoting the Airport and has floated Gateway Airline.
14. Victor Attah International Airport*: A completed airport project in Akwa Ibom State, with a new international and smart terminal under construction . Ibom Airline is bringing life into the Airport.
15. Obudu Cargo Airport*: A priority project in Cross River State, featuring a 5.6km runway, potentially the longest in the world.
16. Ebonyi State International Airport**: An airport project undertaken by the Ebonyi State government, completed with a 3.4km concrete runway. The main building has multiple colours. It is unfortunate that the beautiful Airport is idle. Umahi Government tried to subsidize Airlines landing there but the current government stopped the subsidy. Just imagine carrying 2 passengers from Abuja to Ebonyi but the State Government paying for all the empty seats😭
17. Ido Osun Airport built by the Colonial Masters during the World War 1. Revived by Aregbesola/Oyetola but dabarued by Ade The Governor.
*These airports were constructed to boost economic growth and development in their respective states, but they remain underutilized or idle due to various challenges.*
*I don't know why our governors are so lazy, unproductive, uncreative people. Why Airports? Many Airports are not enjoying patronage yet they're still wasting Tax payers money on unproductive Ventures. Nothing significant is seen invested in farms but all of them want to build Airports bi alafise. What is the distance between Oyo to Osogbo that another Airport must be sited? What is the distance between Ikeja to Ilisha that another Airport must be constructed? What is the distance between Ondo to Ekiti yet Another Airport? Many of these Airports are wasting away. Our governors must stop these reckless spending of Tax payers money. Some of the Airports are completely unnecessary.*
*Above is the approach to the Ebonyi International Airport.*
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*1. Dutse International Airport*: *Completed in 2014 but has no commercial operations, except for occasional pilgrim airlifts and VIP travels. The busy Aminu Kano International Airport is too close to Dutse Airport, Airlines prefer landing at Aminu Kano International Airport.*
2. Ekiti Airport*: Under construction since 2019, with a promised completion date of 2022. Now functioning but Akure Airport is too close to her. I learned that the Air fare from Akure to Lagos is about N400,000 per a trip, that's too expensive.
3. Yobe International Cargo Airport*: Embarked upon in 2017, with a cost of at least N18b. Completed but Airlines prefer landing at Maiduguri International Airport.
ryloy: FCT Polls: A Clear Endorsement of President Tinubu’s Reforms — APC National Chairman
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Professor entawe Goshwe Yilwatda, has described the outcome of the weekend elections in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Kano and Rivers States as a resounding endorsement of the ongoing reforms and governance direction of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
In a statement issued on Sunday by Abimbola Tooki, Special Adviser to the National Chairman of APC, Yilwatda said the overwhelming support recorded by the party, particularly in the nation’s capital, reflects the confidence of Nigerians in the Renewed Hope Agenda and their belief that the current reforms will ultimately lead the country to its desired destination.
“I heartily congratulate our teeming supporters of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the Federal Capital Territory, Kano, and Rivers States on the successful, peaceful and credible conduct of the Saturday, 21st February 2026 polls. The victories recorded by our great party are a clear testament to the resilience, unity and grassroots strength of the APC,” the statement read.
According to the Chairman, the outcome of the FCT Area Council elections carries special national significance.
“The Abuja election, in particular, is a powerful statement by Nigerians from all walks of life that they stand firmly with President Tinubu and his bold reform agenda. As residents of the nation’s capital, their verdict sends a strong message of widespread support, renewed hope and confidence in the ability of this administration to reposition Nigeria for sustainable growth and prosperity.”
He congratulated the five APC Chairmanship candidates who emerged victorious in the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), Kuje, Abaji, Bwari and Kwali, noting that their victories underscore the party’s deep connection with the people.
He also congratulated the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Chairmanship candidate who won in Gwagwalada, describing the outcome as proof that democracy has prevailed and the will of the people respected.
The APC Chairman further congratulated the party’s four State House of Assembly candidates who secured victory in Kano and Rivers States, describing their success as a reflection of effective party organisation and public trust in APC leadership.
He commended party leaders, stakeholders and supporters across the three states for their discipline, dedication and commitment to peaceful participation in the democratic process, while also acknowledging the professionalism of security agencies and election officials.
“As we celebrate these victories, we must remain united, focused and committed to delivering good governance at all levels. The message from the people is clear: they want results, accountability and continued reforms in line with the Renewed Hope Agenda. The APC will not disappoint,” the statement concluded.
blamingthedevil: “Peter Obi can never win Tinubu, even in a free and fair election cos he doesn’t have any structure and he’s a social media president”
ogawisdom: At 50 you still don't know the meaning of asset. You mean you don't have 1. Good health and sound mind 2. No functional knowledge 3. No marketable skills or services 4. No strategic relationships (family, friends, associates, marriage, children, in laws) 5. Zero networth like no financial capital
6. No income producing asset - stock, land, house, business, investment
Do you mean you will score zero over six here.
Anyway 50 is not too late so you don't say the same at 60, 65 or 70. Once you are 70 it's over you will become senior citizen.
You have 20 solid years to turn things around before you enter retirement.
Succinctly stated. I just gave the same advice to the OP's post. You even added more meat on your response which shows that NL has a significant number of people with financial education. You have to have CLARITY on what an ASSET is before you know where you are headed in life.
The original person that asked the question the OP posted comes from East Africa based off of his name.
AnonPoet: Before 2022, they had repeatedly denied nurturing plans to attack Ukraine; however, contrary to their initial claim, in February 2022, Russia launched a multi-front invasion of Ukraine. The main attacks occurred on three fronts; a northern front from Belarus aimed at Kyiv, a southern front from occupied Crimea targeting Kherson and Mykolaiv, and an eastern front toward Donetsk and Luhansk. The initial assault consisted of heavy airstrikes and ground forces, with significant advances near Kyiv and Kharkiv, writes Seunmanuel Faleye.
The high cost of wheat is a major fallout of the Ukraine-Russia War with Ukraine being the primary source of the worlds global wheat supply hence the high cost of bread and other confectionary. In Nigeria, 80% of bread ingredients are locally sourced but the remaining ingredients have to be imported.
NationalNewsNG: MrBeast Honoured as ‘Chief of Development’ in Ghana After Transforming an Entire Community with $1 Million Project
Popular American YouTuber MrBeast has been named Chief of Development in Ghana after spending a whopping $1 million to uplift an entire local community.
As part of his latest humanitarian project, MrBeast and his team built modern schools, clean water wells, and provided vital support to underprivileged communities across Africa.
In Ghana, the first school he worked on was in an undisclosed rural area. The original structure, which had been declared unsafe, was completely torn down and replaced with a brand-new, fully furnished building.
A fresh water well was also dug beside the school to provide clean drinking water for both students and the surrounding community.
Social media users across Africa have been praising MrBeast for his continued impact and generosity — calling him a true friend of the continent.
That's highly impressive of this young YouTuber and the Rockefeller Foundation for partnering with him. I watched the FULL video and it brought some tears to my eyes with the two new fully-furnished twin bungalows built for the grateful two male Ghananian school teachers, so that they don't have to come from their old, far distance homes. It shows that you do NOT need rocket science knowledge to tranform the lives of people. It's NOT only the government the online posters here should be calling out or accusing. Many communities have at least one wealthy member BUT these folks prefer to live in the big cities and don't go back to their ancestral homelands yearly with their biological children for holidays and developmental purposes. This is why a lot of communities look weather-beaten and rundown.
You don't even have to be so wealthy to carry out gentrifications of your various communities with newly reconstructed schools using cheaper building materials (not sandcrete), potable water from boreholes for the communities, renewable energy sources, and more. You can use your persuasive skills to attract corporate sponsors to bring social investments into communities or introduce sustainable entrepreneurial skills and financial education to a large number of people. The MORE educated a people are in any country, the BETTER control you have over illiterate and semi-literate families breeding children like "flies."
kobobay: I had the opportunity to visit the world's largest snow maze in St. Adolphe, Manitoba, Canada, on Family Day. It was a great experience for me. It took me about 30 minutes to walk in the maze.
AnonPoet: European tech giant loses $6.2m international arbitration in a case against Nigeria * It's no longer business as usual – AGF Fagbemi *Victory sends strong signal, says BPP DG
Nigeria Wins $6.2 Million Arbitration Case Against European Tech Giant by AnonPoet: 6:14am European tech giant loses $6.2m international arbitration in a case against Nigeria * It's no longer business as usual – AGF Fagbemi *Victory sends strong signal, says BPP DG
In another victory by the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Nigeria, through the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) has yet again won a complex international arbitration.
European Dynamics UK Ltd, an international technology contractor, had entered into a dispute with the bureau over a national e-procurement project.
In the ruling, which is final and not subject to appeal, the tribunal dismissed the contractor’s claims in their entirety, relieving Nigeria of potential financial exposure estimated at over $6.2 million (approximately ₦9.3 billion) in claimed payments and damages.
Nigeria’s legal team was led by Johnson & Wilner LLP, a Nigerian business and technology law firm, with Basil Udotai Esq., Founding Partner, leading the arbitration together with the firm’s strategic partners and associates.
Genesis of the Dispute Upon assuming office, the Director-General of the BPP, Dr Adebowale Adedokun, inherited a stalled technology project together with ongoing arbitration proceedings. European Dynamics UK Ltd had claimed approximately $2.4 million for alleged milestone completions, $3 million in general damages and an additional $800,000 settlement claims.
Prior to Dr Adedokun’s appointment, there had been discussions around an out-of-court settlement. The Bureau, however, elected to continue with the arbitral process, maintaining that payments must be tied strictly to demonstrable value delivered. That led to the engagement of the specialised Nigerian legal team with expertise in technology contracting to review the technical and contractual issues in dispute.
The underlying contract concerned the design, development/customisation, supply, installation and maintenance of a national electronic Government Procurement (eGP) system financed with support from the World Bank. The project aimed to strengthen transparency, accountability and efficiency across federal public procurement processes.
Central to the dispute was the User Acceptance Test (UAT). The UAT carried out by the BPP identified significant functional deficiencies, including critical omissions and errors affecting system performance. The bureau argued that unlike conventional supply contracts where delivery may occur upon physical handover, software customisation projects are performance-validated.
That delivery crystallises only upon satisfactory UAT confirming that the system operates in accordance with the technical requirements, statutory workflows, and operational environment for which it was commissioned.
The tribunal accepted Nigeria’s position that these deficiencies fell within the vendor’s responsibility to remedy at no additional cost. It further held that the contractor, as the technical expert, bore the obligation to ensure that the delivered system complied with contractual requirements, irrespective of earlier technical documents that might have been approved by the BPP. The tribunal also found no evidence that the Bureau consented to the merger of multi-phase modules into a single phase.
“Nothing in the Contract suggests that such a merger is permissible, particularly given that payment is structured in phases. Consequently, the contractual framework was distorted," it ruled.
Consequently, the arbitrator dismissed all claims by European Dynamics UK Ltd in their entirety.
Nigeria Can No Longer Be Taken For Granted – BPP DG
Dr Adedokun, during a formal presentation of the award to the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), described the outcome as an important signal for public sector technology contracting
“This particular vendor has taken various African countries to court and won every single case. Nigeria is the first to defeat them. We stood our ground against one of the best legal teams in the world because we believed in the expertise of our own Nigerian legal professionals,” he said.
The DG expressed appreciation to the AGF for approving the proceedings, noting that without such support, Nigeria would have lost billions of Naira that can now be spent on critical national development.
A New Era for Nigeria - AGF Fagbemi
Responding, the AGF commended Adedokun’s courage and the brilliance of the legal team. "Nigeria is a country blessed with both natural and human resources. This win sends a clear message to the international community: Nigeria has resonated. It is no longer business as usual. By standing up to European Dynamics, we have instilled courage in other African nations to protect their own resources," he said. The minister also commended the president for sustained support to institutional strengthening within the justice sector, saying, “We have a leader, mentor and father that can always watch our back. If he says leave it, we have no choice… he wants to nurture strong institutions.”
Implications for Future Public Sector Technology Contracts
The ruling underscores the importance of rigorous User Acceptance Testing, clear milestone definitions, and expert-driven software delivery standards in government technology projects.
The legal representative for the BPP encouraged incorporating lessons from the arbitration into ongoing e-procurement reforms to strengthen oversight of contract performance and reduce the risk of future disputes.
Kamarudeen Ogundele, anipr S A to the President (Communication and Publicity), Office of the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice. February 22, 2026 source
That's highly impressive. It's important to always scrutinize all contracts and documents before appending your signatures.
I lot of people are to LAZY and end up NOT reading the fine-prints of official documents.
lawani: That is very impressive. Are you from Ekiti state? I guess the efforts of the state government is why the state was able to generate a lot of VAT. I am happy that the state is not going along with the idea that government should not be in business. If they have gotten the hang on the dairy business they should expand it with an IPO.
Indeed, I'm aware that folks (from different States in Yorubaland) are gearing up to invest massively in various sectors in Ekiti State simply BECAUSE of that new "Ekiti International Cargo Airport" which is meant for commercial and agro-commodities exports.
To ALSO arrest the rural-urban migration in the interior communities outside the State capitals in Yorubaland, it's very important for the indigenes of those States and the governments (including the 12 Yoruba LGAs out of the 16 LGAs of Kwara State and the Okun-Yoruba communities of Kogi State) to start investing in value addition via modern manufacturing companies constructed near communities with comparative advantage in terms of commodities. Ekiti, Osun, Oyo, Ondo, Ogun, Kwara, Kogi, and the Epe/Badagry areas of Lagos State are greenfields for private investments in Yorubaland for domestic consumption and exports. This would encourage young people to return (from especially Lagos, PH, Ibadan, etc) and settle in their hometowns if modern housing from stabilized laterite bricks, good roads, potable water, renewable electricity from solar or mini-hydro, internet access, etc, are introduced which would also encourage people to go back to their hometowns to rebuild their abandoned family houses and even build new mansions. It's NOT rocket science, these can be done to arrest the drift to the cities by the youth and arrest the decay of the rural communities. Just two days ago coincidentally, I read a Punch online publication on how some Obas in Ekiti, Kwara, and Oyo States were appealing to their subjects to come home and invest in their communities with a promise to give out massive lands for investments. They said their communities have lands in abundance BUT because of inadequate water and electricity facilities including a boring environment for the youths, they've largely left for the big cities such as Ibadan and Lagos. That really hit me BUT their are solutions to reverse this. This is why the Lebanese, Indians and Chinese would come right into Nigeria and see instant opportunities which the average Nigerians don't see.
Did you know that after the Nigerian Federal Government, the Indian community are the second LARGEST employers of labor in Nigeria? I almost fell off my chair when I first saw the statistics.
Aliko Dangote is doing great alongside the efforts of other Nigerian entrepreneurs though in investing in Nigeria which is still a greenfield for investors.
There are many of them in the short video. Climate change is indeed real. I've never heard of the visit of sharks to Lagos State waters in decades of my life aside from the one of last year or so. The Bayelsa to the Akwa Ibom States coastal areas tend to witness the visits of more exotic aquatic animals such as whales, octopuses, sting rays though.
Places that NEVER witnessed shark attacks in the past such as the Bahamas Islands started experiencing these attacks a little over 10 years ago due to what experts refered to as a change in climate conditions leading to changes in ocean temperatures.
Many folks had to start wearing shark repellents to repel potential sharks while swimming at the beach.
‘48 hours away’: Expert warns US strike on Iran is imminent Former Defence Deputy Secretary for Strategy Peter Jennings warns a US strike on Iran is close.
“I don’t think Iran is going to stop wanting to try to build its nuclear weapons program, and I think they will also continue to repress the protesters in the streets,” Mr Jennings told Sky News host Danica De Giorgio.
“I think we’re at a point now where a strike is now close.
“I would say 48 hours to 72 hours away, and that is based on seeing a very significant number of American combat aircraft moving in from Europe into the Middle Eastern theatre.
“By the time we get to the weekend Australian time, I think that’s the highest likely chance of an American strike at that point.”
lawani: I believe the government should have invested any excess money into various companies. Ekiti does not have the population and industry to support a busy airport. The Dangote refinery IPO is coming up and we will see what they will do for their people
@lawani
I agree with you about government investments of excess money into various companies, BUT remember that population is fast growing in Ekiti and Nigeria, an to beat inflation and increase in cost of construction that Cargo Airport was needed right away. The Naira multibillionaire and legal luminary, Aare Afe Babalola ALSO donated millions of his own personal money into the Ekiti International Cargo Airport construction. I will list the current companies Ekiti State has investments in which includes a Dairy Farm done in partnership with Promasidor.
Milk Day Celebration: Ikun Dairy Farm Hosts Milk Day In Ekiti State
BUT just as I stated in my post that you quoted, Ekitis (even Ijesa folks of Osun State for instance) have a huge Diaspora who are wealthy and business savvy and they can NOW start visiting their homeland to take part in massive investments from around the world.Prince Julius Adelusi of Juli Pharmacy is just one of those multimillionaires of Ekiti descent who's based in Lagos State. There are more folks based in Ibadan, PH, the United States, the United Kingdom, etc. I have studied business trends and demographic distributions for years now. It's a well-known FACT that ethnic groups who have a huge Diaspora population tend to be successful.
RIGHT BELOW are some of the companies Ekiti State has Investments in:
The Ekiti State government has established, revitalized, or holds equity in several companies to drive economic development, particularly in agriculture, infrastructure, and utilities. Key companies and initiatives include:
Fountain Holdings Limited: The state's primary investment holding company, which manages a portfolio of investments and is being repositioned to generate revenue.
Ilu Eye Agro-Trading & Aggregation Company Ltd: Established by the state government to buy back produce, stabilize food prices, and support agriculture.
Ikun Dairy Farm: A joint venture company between the Ekiti State government and Promasidor Nigeria Limited, which was revitalized to produce milk and livestock.
Ikun Dairy Farm, located in Ikun-Ekiti in Mobs LGA, Ekiti State, Nigeria, is a revitalized $5 million agricultural joint venture between Promasidor Nigeria Limited (76% stake) and the Ekiti State Government (24% stake). After being idle for roughly 40 years, the farm now features over 700 high-yielding Jersey cattle and produces fresh milk for local consumption and processing.
Key Aspects of Ikun Dairy Farm: Production & Capacity: The farm focuses on high-yield Jersey cattle, with plans to produce 10,000 liters of milk daily. As of late 2025, it was already producing over 6,000 kg of fresh milk daily.
Inspection of the Jersey Cows delivered to Ikun Dairy Farm
Ile Iyi Electric Power Company Ltd:Incorporated by the state government to manage electricity provision.
Ekiti State Public Works Corporation: Established to handle direct labor road construction and maintenance.
Gossy Warm Springs Limited: A partnership between the state government and investors, which the government supports for water production.
Ekiti State Development and Investment Promotion Agency (EKDIPA): An agency established to drive investment initiatives, including attracting firms for rice milling and cassava processing.
Ounje Ekiti: A state-sponsored food retail strategy.
Ekiti State Water and Sewerage Company (EKSWSC): A state-owned entity managing water sanitation.
Craneburg EKSG Motorways PLC: A partnership with Craneburg Construction.
Gov. Oyebanji Inaugurates Board For State’s Investment Company. 23 Jan 2024 - There are enormous opportunities for the Holdings to delve into, to diversify the current portfolio of companies under its managements, and to explore new vista. Ekiti State Government
Ekiti Govt. Incorporates Ile Iyi Electric Power Company Nig. Limited 25 May 2024 - Ekiti Govt. Incorporates Ile Iyi Electric Power Company Nig. Limited For Effective Provision Of Electricity. – Ekiti State Government Website.
Government of Ekiti State, Nigeria. - Facebook 30 May 2025 - BREAKING: The Government of Ekiti State is currently in talks with Dangote, Coscharis and Stallion Group Industries Limited to set up rice mills in Ekiti State.
Marcus07: Dapo Abiodun's Gospel of Even Development- By Olaniyi Ajibola
That there is a total departure from the past in the governance of Ogun State is indeed an inchoate statement, what the State is presently witnessing is an unprecedented and significant improvement in all ramifications, as a result of purposeful leadership and inclusive governance of Prince Dapo Abiodun-led government.
Obviously, the Governor has taken governance in the State to greater heights and desirable level, to the admiration of all the citizens of the Gateway State living in Nigeria and in the diaspora, against all odds and to the chagrin of his numerous traducers, who had earlier deceived some unsuspecting members of the public about the capacity and acumen of the Governor to provide necessary democratic deliverables.
Interestingly, Prince Dapo Abiodun, since the beginning of his administration in 2019 has exceptionally performed beyond the expectation of many, changing negative perceptions and shaming pessimists at the same time without making noise.
He hit the ground running with his ISEYA pillars of action, putting critical areas of development into the front burner, namely: Infrastructure, Social Welfare and Well-being, Education, Youths Empowerment and Job Creation and Agriculture.
Governor Abiodun, as a result of his private sector experience and exposure, further conceptualized Multi-modal transportation system to suit the growing industrial hub of Ogun State and the increasing population of the State, considering its proximity to Lagos, the commercial capital of Nigeria.
With strict adherence to his ISEYA mantra, Governor Abiodun, has brought development to every ward in the 20 Local Government Areas of the State. Across the three senatorial districts, he has constructed, reconstructed, and rehabilitated over 500 kilometers of roads. Notable among them in the Ogun Central Senatorial district is the 45KM Sagamu Interchange-Siun-Abeokuta Expressway, now renamed the Muhammadu Buhari Expressway, a marvel of engineering that ensures both pleasurable and timely safe driving experiences as well as improved productivity.
In the Ogun East Senatorial district, the cognitive helmsman of Ogun State has developed the 14KM Ijebu Ode-Epe Mojoda expressway, connecting the State to Lagos and stimulating industrial growth in the area. This road serves as an evacuation corridor for all the industries within Lekki Free Trade Zone and the Epe corridor in Lagos State. Additionally there is an ongoing construction of the 19KM Atan-Lusada-Agbara expressway in the Ogun West Senatorial District. Efforts are presently in top gear to accelerate the project for the purpose of facilitating access to the Agbara Industrial Estate, the largest industrial Estate in the West Africa Sub-region.
Apart from these landmark road projects, other major city, township and rural road projects spread across all the four zones of the State, that is, Remo, Ijebu, Yewa, and Egba. Some have been newly constructed, rehabilitated, or reconstructed. These roads were chosen by the administration after consultation with the mass of the people at the grassroots, including traditional rulers, youth groups, business groups, labor, and students, in tandem with the administration's determination to abolish erstwhile practices of prior administrations of developing one section of the state at the expense of others.
The commitment of the government to infrastructural development also extends to the energy sector, with the installation of over 500 transformers across communities, in line with Ogun Light-up Initiative. This Community Electrification Project has improved power supply in the 20 Local Government Areas, while the expansion of the Ogun State Electricity Distribution System will cover more areas especially the corridor from the Sagamu Interchange to Abeokuta (As a phase 1 Project).
In the same vein, and as part of the recently-launched Energy Transition Programme, the administration has recently launched a CNG-fueled mass transit bus system in partnership with the private sector to reduce transportation costs for the citizenry.
Without mincing words, Ogun State is leading the pack in energy transition as it is on record as the first state to deploy these buses in Nigeria. As a result of the commitment and tenacity in steps taken to cushion the effects of the subsidy removal and high cost of diesel fuel, the State has been selected to host the 18th National Council on Transport Conference where the new National Policy on Transportation will be formulated. The State is no doubt leading in strategic exploration of green energy solutions.
Prince Dapo Abiodun, through his well tout out and diverse transportation system established the Ministry of Transportation and developed the Ogun State Urban Transport Policy and Strategic Multi-modal Transport Master Plan, which is currently being meticulously implemented. This includes optimizing the Gateway Status of Ogun State through the implementation of a multi-modal transportation network, comprising air, rail, road, and water transport infrastructure network. It is this dynamic Multi-modal Transport Master Plan that birthed the globally celebrated Gateway Agro-Cargo International Airport, which is one of the crowning achievements of his clear and dynamic vision.
This world-class airport, situated along the Iperu-Ilishan Road in Ikenne Local Government Area of the State and covering 800 hectares of land, was designed to handle cargo, including agriculture-related cargo, and passenger services. The construction of this airport which started in March 2022 has witnessed the completed 4-kilometer runway and near completion of other state-of-the-art facilities including the control tower, apron, fire-station, administrative building terminal and cargo warehouse, including a parking lot. This construction has progressed rapidly, positioning it to be one of the fastest-built airports in Africa.
The accompanying aerotropolis (airport city) spans 5000 hectares and has already attracted Federal Agencies, foreign investors and various businesses, including international logistics companies, a maintenance and repair operations facility, and agro-processing industries. Subsequently, the State has received several unsolicited proposals on concessions at the airport. After necessary evaluation of the deals, the State will be announcing and signing a major concession deal with a private sector player that will pay the state a percentage of their revenue during the term of the agreement in addition to a concession fee that will see it recoup the State's government spending.
Interestingly, the airport and its allied businesses in the aerotropolis are expected to generate over 25,000 direct and indirect jobs for the teeming youths of the State and as well speed up microeconomic activities in the State.
Governor Dapo Abiodun, by his style of governance considers youth development and job creation as critical components of his vision for the State, demonstrating this through various initiatives, such as the Ogun Job Portal, Ogun TechHub, and Ogun Youths Empowerment Scheme (OG-YES) thereby empowering youths with employment opportunities, entrepreneurship support, and access to funding and mentorship. It is no more news that about 5000 teachers have been recruited through the OGUNTEACH Scheme, and just few months ago, 1000 of these interns were given permanent employment.
Abiodun's focus on agriculture and agribusiness has also created avenues for youth engagement and employment in the agricultural value chain. The government has collaborated with development partners and private sector organizations to create internship and apprenticeship programmes for the youths and also made practical work experience for young graduates possible and effectively improved their employability.
The administration has also prioritized the upgrading of sports facilities in all the stadiums across the State over the past four years. By enhancing these venues, it aims to create an environment that fosters excellence and enables State athletes to train and prepare adequately for their respective sporting events. This commitment has yielded positive results, as athletes from the State have consistently performed exceptionally well in both local and international competitions, as exemplified in their outstanding performance at the last National Sports Festival held in Asaba, Delta State, where the State secured a total of 70 medals, placing it in the 8th position on the medals table.
Recognizing the crucial role of agriculture in ensuring food security and economic stability, the administration has implemented various initiatives to boost agricultural productivity, empower farmers, and enhance food security in Ogun State.So far, it has supported and subsidized grain supply to close to 14,350 farmers with inputs through the OGSTEP Agric programme, OG-CARES FADAMA RA2 programme, and the Value Chain Development Program (VCDP)
The government has also implemented various capacity-building programmes to enhance the skills and knowledge of farmers. Through agricultural training and extension services, it has equipped farmers with modern farming techniques, best practices, and entrepreneurship skills. This empowers them to adopt innovative approaches, improve productivity, and access markets for their agricultural produce.
These efforts in agriculture have yielded significant results, positioning Ogun State as a leading agricultural hub in Nigeria. The State has won several awards at national and international levels, as farmers witnessed increased crop yields and improved livelihoods. Moreover, the agricultural interventions have contributed to the overall economic growth of the state and attracted investments from both local and international partners.
As it stands today, the State is the largest producer of cassava in the world, the largest producers of poultry products in Nigeria, and the largest producers of rice in the entire southwest of Nigeria.
According to the Governor in one of his recent speeches at a function in Abeokuta, the State capital,''Our focus on agriculture is deliberate. We are an agrarian State with the potential to become the food basket of the nation. In this regard, I again, affirm that no sector of our economy, nor any section of the State, will be developed at the expense of another. This administration will continue with its diversification pursuit in bringing in new industries and maintaining existing ones while ensuring that the ease of doing business will remain seamless, as we sustain our position as the industrial capital of Nigeria".
Undoubtedly, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has redefined governance in Ogun State and set agenda in inclusive governance for coming administrations in the State; as he continues to fire from all cylinders.
Olaniyi Ajibola, SSA to Governor Dapo Abiodun on Strategic Media writes from Abeokuta
These efforts in agriculture have yielded significant results, positioning Ogun State as a leading agricultural hub in Nigeria. The State has won several awards at national and international levels, as farmers witnessed increased crop yields and improved livelihoods. Moreover, the agricultural interventions have contributed to the overall economic growth of the state and attracted investments from both local and international partners.
As it stands today, the State is the largest producer of cassava in the world, the largest producers of poultry products in Nigeria, and the largest producers of rice in the entire southwest of Nigeria.
[quote author=best.ofnolly.wood post=138333515]Ogun At 50: How Gbenga Daniel Built The Gateway To Nigeria's Industrial Future by bestofnollywood: 11:41pm On Feb 01 Fifty years is a lifetime in political memory, yet some legacies refuse to fade into the comfortable blur of history. As Ogun State prepares to mark her golden jubilee in February 2026, the occasion demands more than ceremonial celebration, it calls for an honest reckoning with the forces and figures that have shaped the state's trajectory. Without mincing words, few administrations have left footprints as indelible as that of Otunba Gbenga Daniel in Ogun State.
Between 2003 and 2011, Daniel didn't just govern; he rewired the state's DNA, transforming Ogun from a sleeping giant in Lagos' shadow into Nigeria's undisputed industrial powerhouse. He built roads where others commissioned studies. He delivered power while others delivered excuses. He constructed an economy while others merely presided over budgets. The Daniel years were not an administration, they were a revolution executed in concrete, steel, and unwavering political will. This is the story of how one governor weaponized infrastructure to reshape a state's destiny.
The story of modern Ogun State is, in many respects, the story of infrastructure deliberately weaponized for economic transformation. While other states grappled with conceptual frameworks and feasibility studies, Daniel's government was pouring concrete, laying asphalt, and erecting transmission towers. The philosophy was refreshingly pragmatic: build the infrastructure, and the development will come. And come it did.
Consider the audacity of the direct labour model, a governance innovation that would become Daniel's signature achievement. Through agencies like OGROMA and OGSEP, the Ogun State Road Maintenance Agency and Ogun State Electricity Project Agency respectively, the administration bypassed the traditional contractor-dominated system that had become synonymous with inflated costs and abandoned projects. The results were nothing short of revolutionary. Over 700 roads were either constructed or rehabilitated across all 20 local government areas, with cost savings reaching an astonishing 70 percent compared to conventional private contracting arrangements. Projects that would typically drag on for half a decade were completed within one to two years.
The mathematics of this approach deserve closer examination. When you save 70 percent on infrastructure costs while simultaneously creating thousands of jobs for local engineers, technicians, and laborers, you are not simply building roads. You are building capacity, confidence, and a template for sustainable development. OGROMA became living proof that Nigerian civil servants, when properly motivated and equipped, could execute major projects with efficiency that rivaled, and often surpassed, their private sector counterparts. The Sagamu-Siun-Kobape-Abeokuta Road, the Ilaro-Idogo Road, the Ota-Itele-Ayobo Road—these were not just transportation arteries. They were statements of intent, declarations that Ogun State was open for business and ready for the future.
But Daniel understood something fundamental that eluded many of his contemporaries: roads alone do not industrialize a state. You need power. Lots of it. And so, while Nigeria's national grid stuttered and faltered, Ogun State embarked on an ambitious electrification program that would provide 92 relief substations, distribute 402 transformers to communities, and execute 38 rural electrification projects. Street lighting was installed on 60 major roads, transforming not just the physical landscape but the psychology of possibility. When industries scout for locations, reliable power sits at the top of their checklist. Daniel knew this, and he delivered.
The infrastructure investments were never ends in themselves but means to a larger ambition: positioning Ogun State as Nigeria's premier industrial destination. The strategy was executed with surgical precision. The Flowergate Industrial Estate at Sagamu Interchange would eventually house over 200 industries. The Ogun-Guangdong Free Trade Zone at Igbesa attracted nearly 200 companies, becoming a magnet for Chinese and international investment. The Olokola Free Trade Zone promised a deep seaport that would rival the congestion-choked Apapa. The Kajola Transportation Free Trade Zone at Ifo was conceived as a rail and logistics hub. The Gateway Agro-Cargo Airport at Ilishan was designed to position Ogun at the center of Nigeria's agricultural export revolution.
What made these industrial projects succeed where others had faltered elsewhere? The answer lies in the ecosystem Daniel had methodically constructed. Investors were offered tax incentives and rebates, but more importantly, they were offered something rare in Nigeria: reliability. Reliable power through OGSEP's interventions. Reliable roads through OGROMA's network. Reliable water supply through the revival and upgrade of six major water schemes including Abeokuta, Yemoji in Ijebu Ode, and Sagamu waterworks. And perhaps most critically, a reliable pipeline of skilled workers trained through institutions like the Gateway Industrial and Petro-Gas Institute.
The strategic geography helped, certainly. Ogun's proximity to Lagos, with its ports and massive consumer market, was always an advantage. But geography alone never created an industrial powerhouse. Dozens of states border economically vibrant neighbors without attracting a fraction of the investment Ogun State secured during the Daniel administration. What converted geographical advantage into economic reality was deliberate policy execution married to visionary infrastructure planning.
There is an instructive lesson in the water supply initiative. Access to potable water is such a basic governmental obligation that its mention barely registers in discussions of transformative leadership. Yet the Daniel administration's systematic revival of defunct water schemes across the state, from Ifo-Akinside to Ijebu-Igbo to Ogere, represented the kind of unglamorous but essential work that separates serious governance from political theater. Industries need water. Communities need water. Daniel provided it, not through fanfare but through methodical rehabilitation of existing infrastructure.
The legacy of those eight years extends beyond the physical structures that still dot the landscape. The direct labour model proved that local capacity, when properly harnessed, could deliver results that exceeded expectations. Money that would have enriched distant contractors instead circulated within the Ogun economy, as salaries and profits were reinvested locally. Engineers and technicians gained invaluable experience that would serve them throughout their careers. The dependency on foreign contractors that had become an article of faith in Nigerian development discourse was challenged and disproven.
As Ogun State approaches its 50th anniversary, the industrial parks, free trade zones, and infrastructure networks established during the Daniel administration remain foundational to the state's identity as Nigeria's industrial gateway. The blueprint he created—infrastructure first, industrialization second, human capital development throughout—offers a masterclass in strategic governance that resonates beyond partisan consideration.
In the final analysis, Otunba Gbenga Daniel's tenure represented a particular philosophy of state building: that government's primary obligation is to create the conditions for prosperity, not merely to redistribute resources. By choosing to invest in roads, power, water, and industrial infrastructure, his administration made a bet on Ogun's future that has paid dividends for over a decade. The transformation was not accidental, nor was it inevitable. It was the result of vision, executed with precision, and sustained by an unwavering commitment to building an economy rather than merely presiding over one.
The roads remain. The industries still hum with activity. The lights still shine. And the question for current and future administrations is not whether the Daniel blueprint was successful, but whether they possess the political will and technical competence to build upon it. Source:
Ibadanfarmroad: Yorubas are sleeping on their language, if you go to asakes page on YouTube Many whites and foreigners are asking how and where they can learn Yoruba language. E pain me say i no Sabi the language i for don hammer.
There are Unis in the United States and Europe where Yoruba language is offered as a course if study.
Every year, White Americans and more learning Yoruba language visit Lagos and Ibadan, Nigeria on exchange programs.
Slytiger: More than 7,000 languages are spoken around the world today and at least 3,000 of them, or 40 percent, are endangered.
English is the most widely spoken language, with approximately 1.5 billion speakers in 186 countries. Two out of every 10 English speakers are native, while the remaining 80 percent speak English as their second, third or higher language, according to Ethnologue, a database which catalogues the world’s languages.
Mandarin Chinese is the second most spoken language with almost 1.2 billion speakers. However, when accounting for native speakers, it is the largest language in the world, owing to China’s large population.
emkz: Obidients turned AMAC election into social media campaign. Before election, they were accusing APC of rigging. Dr Mo was overshadowed by Peter Obi and Obidients. Had he won, they'd have claimed it was because of their support. Now that he lost, they are blaming Atiku.
Obidients hardly take responsibility for their own failures.
Post-2023 presidential election, every off-cycle elections demonstrated the weightlessness of Peter Obi and Obidients in local elections. They still never learn.
ADC selected candidates who were not aborigines in a local election and locals turned against them. Who reached out to the Igbo community? The young workers? Who talked to them?
Dr Mo lost because he associated with poor politicians.
press9jatv: APC leaders and members really tried here. Really APC is much rooted in the FCT. Kudos to Asiwaju Tinubu and Minster Wike here.
Most of the winners look like they are indigenes (Gbagyis and others) of the FCT.
Massive congratulations to them! Kudos to those who made this happen including the Nyeson Wike effect in infrastructure development in the FCT.It shows that when you deliver positively as a politician and leader folks will vote for you.
SlavaUkraini: A lawyer and activist, Deji Adeyanju, has predicted the likely outcome of the 2027 presidential election, stating that President Bola Tinubu is poised to win without strong opposition.
In a post on X on Sunday, Adeyanju noted that despite not being a member or supporter of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), various signs indicate that Tinubu could emerge victorious in the next poll.
His prediction comes just hours after the conclusion and announcement of the Federal Capital Territory Council elections.
Adeyanju criticized some political actors for focusing more on what he called “social media noise” rather than engaging in meaningful opposition.
He wrote on X, “Tinubu has won 2027. If you like say I am working for APC, the truth will become obvious next year.
Do NOT let the Nigerian President 'Bola Tinubu and his team go to relax yet over this kind of political projection the Kogi State-born 'Deji Adeyanju has made here.
There's still a lot of work to be done to improve the lives of these people on the street level then the landslide victory will come. NO need to rig any election with the electronic transmission of results if you perform well. APC has to learn to under promise BUT over deliver for the benefit of all Nigerians by getting the constitutional amendments done and create the State Policing framework, get more surveillance and attack drones and get Low Earth Orbit Satellites into space for security and crime prevention, etc.
BreakingNews21: I think NL business historians would really appreciate listening to this book. Manage some time o because it's 34-35 hrs long but worth it. For continuous play hit the autoplay button.
dre11: The President of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has announced that Nigerians will soon be able to invest directly in the Dangote Refinery, describing the move as part of efforts to broaden public ownership of the project.
Dangote made this known on Saturday while speaking with journalists during a tour of the facility by the Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, Bayo Ojulari, alongside members of the NNPC board and executive management team.According to him, plans are underway to allow individuals to purchase shares in the refinery within the next four to five months.
“Individually, Nigerians too will have an opportunity… in the next maximum four or five months, they will actually be able to buy their shares,” Dangote said.
The industrialist noted that NNPC currently holds a minority stake in the refinery on behalf of Nigerians.
“They are holding 7.25 per cent of the shares that we have here… and they are holding that on behalf of Nigerians,” he said.
Dangote added that investors would have flexibility in how they receive dividends from their investments.
“People will have a choice either to get their dividends in naira or to get their dividends in dollars because we earn dollars,” he said.
Beyond public investment, the billionaire businessman said the refinery would deepen collaboration with NNPC to strengthen operations and explore additional opportunities across the oil and gas value chain.
“I think the sky is the limit and we [NNPC and Dangote Refinery] will cooperate and also make sure that we work together to make sure that we make Nigerians proud,” he said.
On potential upstream partnerships, Dangote said discussions were ongoing.
“Most likely, depending on our own discussions with them, we will partner with them, maybe in some of the upstream. They, too, will partner with us here because here is not a refinery. It’s an industrial hub,” he stated.
He also disclosed that new industrial projects within the complex, including the production of linear alkylbenzene used in detergents, would position the facility as a key supplier across Africa.
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