……as Abiodun declares February 3 public vacation
By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta
Actions marking the fiftieth anniversary of the creation of Ogun State continued on Monday with an interfaith thanksgiving and prayer session held on the Arcade Floor, Governor’s Workplace, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta.
The occasion drew a distinguished viewers, together with former President Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, former Governor Chief Olusegun Osoba, previous navy directors, conventional rulers, and different eminent little children of the state.
Addressing the gathering, Governor Dapo Abiodun stated Ogun State had recorded exceptional progress over the previous 5 many years, notably in training, housing, healthcare, agriculture, and different key sectors of the financial system.
In line with him, Ogun is now one of many fastest-growing economies in Nigeria, with an estimated worth of ₦17 trillion.
“Current reviews rank Ogun because the second-largest financial system in Nigeria, after Lagos. Our state has attained an unprecedented stage of prominence and excellence,” the governor stated.
Governor Abiodun famous that Ogun has develop into the gateway to Nigeria’s prosperity, pushed by multimodal transportation infrastructure, a world-class airport, and an intensive highway community.
He added that the state leads in training throughout all ranges, has delivered an unprecedented variety of inexpensive housing models, strengthened its healthcare system, and supported productive farmers, reinforcing its standing as Nigeria’s industrial capital.
The governor additionally paid tribute to notable little children of the state, together with Chief Obafemi Awolowo, Prof. Wole Soyinka, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, and Chief MKO Abiola, whose legacies laid a powerful basis for Ogun’s improvement.
In his remarks, former President Obasanjo counseled previous leaders of the state for his or her imaginative and prescient and dedication, noting that Ogun had made vital contributions to nationwide improvement by way of its individuals.
He urged the present administration to additional leverage the state’s proximity to Lagos by strengthening infrastructure and attracting extra investments.
Former Governor Osoba recalled Ogun’s historic position in producing the primary Chief Choose of the Federation and highlighted the contributions of key figures to the creation of the state.
He stated the current administration was successfully constructing on the muse laid by earlier governments.
Talking on behalf of former navy directors, Commodore Kayode Olofinmoyin (rtd.) described Ogun as lucky to have an informed and enlightened inhabitants, in addition to leaders dedicated to the welfare of the individuals. He counseled Governor Abiodun for giving consideration to all sectors of the financial system.
The Chairman of the Ogun State Council of Obas and the Olu of Ilaro, Oba Kehinde Olugbenle, urged the governor to stay targeted on delivering the dividends of democracy, noting that numerous elements of the state, together with Yewaland, had benefited from ongoing improvement initiatives.
Chairman of the Governor’s Advisory Council and a pioneer civil servant within the state, Pa Olu Okuboyejo, mirrored on the challenges on the time of Ogun’s creation in 1976 and expressed gratitude to God for the progress recorded over the previous 5 many years.
Delivering a sermon titled “Ogun State, Be Grateful to God for Your Inheritance,” Bishop Michael Fape stated the state had been blessed with visionary management from inception, enabling it to emerge as one of many foremost states within the nation.
He additionally counseled the Abiodun administration’s ISEYA improvement agenda for increasing the state’s financial base and known as for constructive engagement in public discourse.
In the meantime, Governor Abiodun has declared Tuesday, February 3, 2026, a public vacation throughout the state to commemorate the fiftieth anniversary of the creation of Ogun State.
The declaration was contained in a press release issued on Monday by the Secretary to the State Authorities, Mr. Tokunbo Talabi, who stated the general public vacation is to allow residents to totally take part in actions lined up for the Golden Jubilee celebration.
In line with the assertion, the anniversary marks 5 many years of Ogun State’s political existence, regular development, and vital contributions to nationwide improvement.
The assertion known as on residents to rejoice the historic milestone in an environment of unity and peace, whereas reaffirming the administration’s dedication to consolidating on previous achievements and accelerating the state’s improvement agenda for the advantage of all.
Talabi added that the governor urged residents to reap the benefits of the general public vacation to actively take part within the occasions marking the fiftieth anniversary of the Gateway State.
Ogun State was created on February 3, 1976, and the Golden Jubilee celebration includes a wealthy line-up of commemorative actions designed to replicate on the previous, rejoice the current, and challenge a daring and affluent future for the state.
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