Tag: Ondo State

Electricity

Why Ondo doesn’t generate electricity – Aiyedatiwa

Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has explained why the state has not yet commenced independent electricity generation, despite the federal government transferring regulatory oversight to it. The governor stated that his administration is not relenting in seizing the opportunity provided by the federal government to enable the state to generate electricity independently and distribute it […]

Helth

Ondo doctors threaten strike over unmet federal agreements

Doctors in Ondo State under the Association of Resident Doctors at the Federal Medical Centre, Owo, have urged the Federal Government to take urgent steps to prevent a breakdown in healthcare delivery across the country. The doctors declared their readiness to join the nationwide strike scheduled to commence on Monday, following the directive of their […]

Finance

Ondo gov presents new tax bill to Assembly

Ondo State Governor, Mr Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has forwarded a new tax bill to the Ondo State House of Assembly for legislative scrutiny, in preparation for the federal government’s planned implementation of a new national tax regime scheduled to take effect on January 1, 2026. The development was disclosed by the state Attorney General and Commissioner […]

Economy

Ondo deep seaport to boost regional trade — Aiyedatiwa

Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has said the proposed Ondo Deep Sea Port will function as a major hub for international trade, with benefits extending beyond Ondo State to Nigeria and neighbouring West African countries. The governor made this known after receiving the revalidated licence for the Ondo Deep Sea Port project from the Minister […]

Investment

UK pledges $40m investment in Ondo cocoa sector

United Kingdom Deputy High Commissioner Jonny Baxter has pledged a deeper collaboration between the UK and Ondo state with a $40 million British International Investment commitment in JohnVents Cocoa. Ondo State Governor, Dr. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, on Wednesday, formally invited the British envoy to explore the state’s rich natural and economic resources, describing Ondo as […]

News

Aiyedatiwa vows Ondo’s collaboration with new South-West commission

The Governor of Ondo State, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has expressed the readiness of his administration to collaborate with the newly created South-West Development Commission to advance infrastructural renewal, industrialisation, and youth empowerment across the state. The governor made this known at a reception held on Saturday in honour of the state’s representative in the commission, Jide […]

Ondo partners FG to boost internally generated revenue
Business

Ondo partners FG to boost internally generated revenue

Juliet Buna Ondo State Government said it would form a collaboration with some Federal Government revenue generating agencies as part of its efforts to boost its Internally Generated Revenue. The state Commissioner for Finance, Mr Wale Akinterinwa has earlier revealed that the state has improved on its IGR from annual N6billion of the past administration […]

Business

Ondo agency hails Akeredolu’s administration over Deep Seaport approval

The Ondo State Development and Investment Promotion Agency has commended the state government and other stakeholders who have contributed to the Federal Government’s approval of the deep seaport to be established in the state. According to The PUNCH, the operating license for the port was approved during the recent Federal Executive Council meeting held at […]

Ports and Airports

Ondo $1bn seaport set to get approval – NPA

The Nigerian Ports Authority has disclosed that the development of a $1 billion Multipurpose Deep Seaport in Ondo state has received approval from the Nigerian government. According to Nairametrics, in order to present the Full Business Case for the port, The Ondo State Coordinator for Special Projects, Mr. Boye Oyewumi, and Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority, […]

Ondo State first lady, Mrs. Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu
Business

Akeredolu’s wife encourages Ondo women to learn digital skills

The Ondo State first lady, Mrs. Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu, recently encouraged women to engage with information communication technology and other valuable skills that can contribute to their self-development. The Punch reported that she offered this advice to women during the culminating event of the 2023 International Women’s Day in Akure, the state capital, on Thursday. Mrs. […]