Femi Ezekiel
Governance in any form transcends the old practices of making empty promises whereby the people would easily fall for half-truths, deceit and pretence in the name of playing politics. Aside from the well-known primary duty of any responsible government in improving the lots of the citizenry in terms of economic empowerment, it is remarkable that taking dividends of democracy to the doorsteps of the people is to reward them for the trust they have in the leadership to provide basic amenities and protect lives and property.
Living up to its billing as a responsible government, therefore, the administration of Governor Dapo Abiodun officially opened a 2.1-kilometre Lantoro-Elite-Idi-Aba Road, Abeokuta, in Abeokuta South Local Government Area of Ogun State, on June 16, 2021. Unexpectedly, the official event later crystallized into a carnival-like reception for the Governor and his entourage, with various interest groups such as supporters of the All Progressives Congress (
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By Femi Ezekiel
It is no longer news that Ogun State is not only the educational capital of Nigeria, but also the intellectual melting pot in the country.
The rare feats displayed by some outstanding teachers and learners who are of Ogun State stocks, displayed their intellectual prowess at various examinations, lent credence to the fact that, education remains one of the biggest industries and one of the greatest legacies bequeathed by the founding fathers of the state.
Premier of the defunct Western region, Chief Obafemi Awolowo, once noted a connection between education and development. However, development is measured in terms of human development.
Femi Ezekiel
In driving the growth of any economy in the face of global economic challenges, a focus-driven government harnesses available resources at its disposal to open up value chain opportunities for the prosperity of its people.
While other states are still struggling to diversify their economies, on account of their over-dependence on crude oil for survival, and key into realities of other unlocked potential, the recent launch of the “Ogun State Digital Economy Infrastructure Project (OGDEIP)” is, no doubt, a path to success to the burgeoning economy of the Gateway state and the country’s at large.
The state has taken hold of the future by making digital access available to all the citizens and businesses, and it is the most far-sighted action any government can take in the present time.
 Femi Ezekiel
At a critical time like this, when developing countries have started diversifying their economies into growing the agricultural sector, Nigeria is not an exception to exploit the endowed natural resources at its disposal for guaranteeing food security, employment generation and in shoring up its internal revenue base. In Ogun State, its pilot scheme, the joint intervention of the African Development Bank (AfDB) and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) has come into play at a right time. Notwithstanding, the present administration in the state is not leaving any stone unturned, while it is thinking outside the box to breathe life into the dwindling fortune of the once-upon-a-time inherited legacy the Gateway state is noted for. With abundant potentials that are being put in place, in the areas of good road network, power plant, rail, deep sea port, gas pipeline, dams, among other factors that promote industrialisation, the current administration