By Afolabi Oyekunle. In what stands as a historic milestone in the annals of Agbado/Oke-Odo LCDA, no fewer than twenty (20) public servants who attained statutory retirement in the year 2025 were honoured yesterday with certificates of recognition and farewell gifts under the administration of the Executive Chairman, Hon. Abiodun Jimoh Isola (Ejigbadero). This is according to a press releases by Ojo Samuel Oluwafemi (femiOJO) Chief Press Secretary to the Executive Chairman. Speaking during the ceremony, the Executive Chairman, Hon. Abiodun Jimoh Isola (Ejigbadero), praised the retirees for their dedication and steadfastness, noting that their contributions have become an enduring part of the council's success story. He encouraged them to embrace retirement as a new chapter filled with opportunities for personal fulfilment, family engagement, community service, and continued relevance in society. Hon Jimoh Ishola Ejigbadero. The event was not merely a farewell gathering;...

By Afolabi Oyekunle.   The Health care Revolution of Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun state contributes significantly to the transformation of the state. This is according to a report  by the Special Adviser on Media and Strategy to Ogun State Government, Honourable Kayode Akinmade. The report: When Governor Dapo Abiodun commissioned the new Pharma-Grade Warehouse of the Ogun State Drugs and Health Commodities Management Agency last week, the event represented far more than the unveiling of another public facility.  It underscored the steady transformation of Ogun State’s healthcare system—one increasingly attracting recognition from independent institutions, including the World Bank and the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF). Governor Abiodun at the occasion. At the commissioning, Governor Abiodun described the warehouse as a critical component of his administration’s strategy to strengthen healthcare delivery through efficient storage and distribution of essential ...

By Afolabi Oyekunle  In furtherance of his administration's commitment to staff welfare and institutional excellence, the Executive Chairman of Agbado/Oke-Odo LCDA, Hon. Abiodun Jimoh Isola (Ejigbadero),  has presented an official vehicle to the Head of Human Resources of the Council, Mrs. Ogunmoyero Kofoworola. This is according to the press  release by the Chief Press Secretary to the Executive Chairman, Agbado/Oke-Odo LCDA, Ojo Samuel Oluwafemi (femiOJO). The official presentation was carried out on behalf of the Executive Chairman by the Council Manager, Mrs. Gbemisola Fregene, who described Mrs. Ogunmoyero as a diligent and resourceful officer. Mrs Ogunmoyero receiving the car keys from the council manager, Mrs. Gbemisola Fregene. Also present at the presentation were the Council Treasurer, Alhaja Abdulsalam Fouziyah; the Chief of Staff to the Executive Chairman, Mr. Rabiu Abdulrasheed; the NULGE Chairman, Comrade Tajudeen Olowolagba; alongside other seni...

By Afolabi Oyekunle. Lagos State and EIB Global, the branch of the European Investment Bank (EIB) dedicated to development and international partnerships, have announced a EUR 170 million financial partnership to develop a sustainable and efficient waterways transport in Lagos.    The project is part of the strategic corridor, Abidjan-Lagos, which is supported by the EU under the European Global Gateway Initiative. It responds to national and regional priorities and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs . This is the first collaboration between LASWA and EIB, the largest funder of the Omi Eko Project. The EIB long-term loan is supported by an EU guarantee under the Global Gateway Initiative of which EIB is a key partner in Africa.  The project is co-financed with the AFD and the European Commission with respectively EUR 130m of sovereign loan and EUR 60m of Investment Grant.    Through this operation the EU Bank will finance the implem...

By Afolabi Oyekunle. The Ogun State Government has temporarily relocated students of Our Lady of Apostles Girls Grammar School, Ijebu-Ode, to an alternative location as investigations into the recent chemical inhalation incident on the school premises intensify. Governor Dapo Abiodun disclosed this during an on-the-spot assessment of the school, noting that preliminary findings have confirmed the presence of methane gas in the affected area. Governor Abiodun speaking at the occasion. The governor explained that the relocation became necessary to safeguard the health and safety of students, teachers, and other members of the school community, while also creating an enabling environment for experts to conduct a comprehensive investigation into the source and cause of the contamination. He noted that the state government, through the Ministries of Environment and Health, is collaborating with the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) and the...

By Afolabi Oyekunle. International partnerships took center stage as the Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA) welcomed a distinguished delegation led by the Vice President of the European Investment Bank (EIB) and the EU Ambassador to Nigeria and ECOWAS to its headquarters. An official signing ceremony was followed by a guided site tour of select terminals/jetties and then a closing press briefing to highlight the activities of the day. The visit provided a vital platform for LASWA leadership, the Ministry of Transport, and partners from the French Development Agency (AFD) to review the impact of the OMI ĖKÓ project and align on future infrastructure goals. ​