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– As He Offers Fabulous Prizes to Young Entrepreneurs – Calling on Global and Local Investors to Invest in Ondo State – As Global Entrepreneurship Festival Rounds off in Akure Dr Summy Smart Francis, the Special Adviser to the Ondo State Governor on Entrepreneurship and Innovation, who also serves as the Festival Project Lead, says the government of Ondo State under the leadership of Hon Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has etched its name in history by establishing the world’s first Entrepreneurship Village in Akure through the Ondo State Entrepreneurship Development Agency (ONDEA). He extols entrepreneurship as the most powerful weapon to eradicate poverty and drive sustainable growth across all sectors.  Speaking at the final Global Press Conference prior to the commencement of the just concluded Global Entrepreneurship Festival held in Akure, the Ondo State capital, Nigeria, he lauded the Governor of Ondo State, Hon Lucky Aiyedatiwa, for being the first governor to host the largest ...

 Hon Goke Williams, a prominent figure within the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of Ondo State, offers his sincere congratulations to the winner of the recent Ondo State gubernatorial election, Hon Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, lauding his triumph as resounding and exceptional. In his message of congratulations, he emphasised God's hand in his election, "Your victory at the polls is divinely orchestrated, and there is nothing anybody can do about it." He commended the governor's leadership, portraying him as a figure of modesty whose unassuming demeanour serves as a source of inspiration to the populace. He acknowledged the substantial support garnered by the governor across all the 18 local government areas of the state as a noteworthy and unparalleled feat in the political annals of Ondo State. He attributed this overwhelming support to the profound adoration the residents of Ondo State have for the governor-elect. Goke Williams emphasised that the election res...

President Bola Tinubu felicitates with the winner of Saturday's Ondo State Governorship election, Mr. Lucky Aiyedatiwa of the All Progressives Congress, while also commending the peaceful conduct of the process.    The President congratulates Aiyedatiwa and other candidates of the 17 political parties for the maturity and sense of purpose demonstrated during the campaigns and the election, attributing the success of the polls to the civility in the state.    He enjoins the political actors to allow their orderly conduct to permeate the post-election activities and processes.   President Tinubu believes the Ondo State election was another litmus test of the capacity of the Independent National Electoral Commission, affirming that the electoral body justified the confidence of the people with early preparations, deployment of staff and materials, and handling of the electoral process.    The President also commends INEC for the efficiency of uploading mo...

  In the ongoing compilation of results in the Ondo State gubernatorial elections directly from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) server, data indicates that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) emerged victorious at Oritaobele Ward 11 in Akure South of the state. The PDP secured 98 votes, surpassing the ruling All Progressives Party (APC) with 93 votes. This outcome serves as a clear demonstration of the government's influence on the populace. Recent news reports highlighted that His Excellency, Honorable Alfred Agboola Ajayi, the gubernatorial candidate for the PDP, along with several party leaders, generously contributed a significant sum towards the acquisition of a new transformer for the community during a campaign visit to Oritaobele in Akure. The underlying message here is that individuals value those who take proactive steps, irrespective of their political affiliations, to meeting their needs. A government that distributes the dividends of democracy evenl...

  - A Worthy Homecoming Campaign as Mahin, Ugbonla, Igbokoda Residents Troop Out to Welcome Gov - Gov Rounds Off LG Tour, Assures on Seaport, Vows to Reclaim Aiyetoro from Sea Incursion - Folashade Tinubu-Ojo, Olusola Oke, Ayiri, Others Rally Support for Gov The people of Ilaje Local Government Area lined up the streets and rolled out the drums on Tuesday to welcome their son, Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, as he rounded off his LG campaign tour ahead of Saturday's governorship election in Ondo State.  Already chanting victory songs ahead of the election, excited crowds of residents showed their readiness for the election as they aim to elect the first governor from their area.  From Mahin, to Ugbonla and then Igbokoda, the headquarters of the local government, it was a carnival-like atmosphere as Governor Aiyedatiwa moved round major communities to address the people.  The Governor had earlier commissioned a reconstructed 32.7km Alape-Araromi seaside road, a pr...

The Deji & Paramount Ruler of Akure Kingdom, Oba (Dr) Aladetoyinbo Ogunlade Aladelusi, Odundun II, CFR, has described the Ooni of Ife, Oba (Dr) Enitan Adeyeye Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, CFR, has a traditional Ruler who remained a pace setter in the development stride of the Yoruba Nation as well as the country at large. Oba Aladetoyinbo lauded the Ooni of Ife for his giant stride in youth empowerment, provision of jobs as well as infrastructural development. The Monarch stated this during the official commissioning of the Ojaja Park in Akure. The Deji of Akure who was accompanied by other Monarchs and members of the Deji-in-Council described the Ojaja Park as a monumental project that had further improved the fortune of the Akure community and Ondo State by extension. “I am not surprised that Kabiyesi Ooni is breaking new grounds and turning impossibilities to possibilities. He sees challenges as an ample opportunity for greater exploits”, the Monarch said. Oba Aladetoyinbo said that the ...

Hon (Barr) (Dr) Olumuyiwa Adu, popularly known as Adu Cubana, a chieftain of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), had said that the incumbent governor of Ondo State, Hon Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, notably stood out among all the gubernatorial candidates competing for the highly esteemed governorship seat in the state, slated for the 16th of November 2024, adding that the governorship candidates are all his very good friends. He made this statement at the 54th Annual Adult Harvest Thanksgiving Service of the Celestial Church of Christ, Ondo State Arch Diocesan Headquarters, Agunloye, Akure, recently.  Adu, who was a special guest at the ceremony, emphasised that his support for the governor was divinely inspired, referring to it as the "Akure's Agenda," and that Akure residents were not ready to go on a longer journey of 8 years.   He expressed his unwavering confidence in the governor's leadership capabilities, affirming his belief in the prudent management of ...