Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has reaffirmed his administration’s resolve to build a state that works for everyone through inclusive governance, transparency, and citizens’ active participation in decision-making.
The governor made this known during the Town Hall Meeting for the Egba Division, held as part of preparations for the 2026 Budget.
He said his administration remains committed to consulting widely with residents and stakeholders before presenting the state’s fiscal plan, noting that people’s input has continued to shape the government’s policies and programmes.
Represented by the Commissioner for Finance and Chief Economic Adviser, Mr. Dapo Okubadejo, the governor stated that his administration had implemented several public financial management reforms aligned with international standards, which have ensured fiscal discipline and effective service delivery.
He said the ISEYA Development Agenda continues to drive Ogun State’s progress in infrastructure, healthcare, housing, education, agriculture, security, and youth empowerment.
“In the last twelve months, our administration has recorded notable achievements made possible through enhanced fiscal discipline, transparency, and efficiency, which have collectively driven socio-economic progress and laid a solid foundation for sustainable growth,” Abiodun said.
The governor listed ongoing road construction, reconstruction, and rehabilitation projects across the state, including within the Egba Division, as part of efforts to improve connectivity and economic activities.
He also mentioned the renovation and equipping of primary healthcare facilities, installation of solar power systems, rollout of the Ogun State Health Insurance Scheme, deployment of transformers, and installation of solar streetlights across communities.
Abiodun noted that the completion of affordable housing projects such as the Olumo Residential Court Apartments and the Ibara GRA Regeneration Project (Phase I) has improved urban renewal efforts in the state.
On security, he revealed that more Amotekun operatives have been recruited to enhance community surveillance, while the education sector has witnessed the rehabilitation of science laboratories, renovation of technical colleges, and training of STEM teachers.
Highlighting achievements in sports, Abiodun said Ogun’s successful hosting of the 2024 Gateway Games and the Confederation of African Athletics U18/U20 Championships positioned the state as a hub for sporting excellence.
He added that the commissioning of the renovated MKO Abiola Sports Arena has made Ogun a preferred venue for international competitions.
In job creation, the governor said the administration had commissioned the Ogun Job Centre and Work Hub in Abeokuta to serve as a one-stop centre for employment, entrepreneurship, and career support.
On agriculture, Abiodun disclosed that the state had procured modern farm machinery, rehabilitated eight farm settlements, and upgraded the Ogun State Farmers Information Management System (OGFIMS) into a digital platform that enhances market access for farmers.
He also revealed plans to transform rural markets such as the Kila Market in Odeda into modern agro-logistics centres to strengthen value chains and reduce post-harvest losses.
As preparations for the 2026 Budget continue, Abiodun assured that his government would focus on empowering young people, supporting small businesses, and strengthening social protection systems for vulnerable citizens.
“Let us continue working together to identify priorities, craft solutions, and build a state that works for everybody,” he urged.
Speaker of the Ogun State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Oludaisi Elemide, commended the governor for the infrastructural development across the state but urged collaboration with the federal government on the rehabilitation of federal roads.
Commissioner for Budget and Planning, Mr. Olaolu Olabimtan, described the Town Hall Meetings as a vital tool for participatory governance and transparency, noting that the initiative reflects the administration’s belief that “meaningful progress begins with the people.”
Traditional rulers, including the Onijale of Ijale Papa, Oba Michael Babalola, and the Olu Suin, Oba Lawrence Odeyinka, praised the state government for its developmental strides and called for more road interventions in their communities.
A community elder, Baba Adeleke Fajimi, also lauded the government for sustaining peace and security across the state while urging continued support for security agencies.
