Prince Dapo Abiodun, the governor of Ogun State, has stated that his state is becoming a major player in Nigeria thanks to strategic policies that support national development initiatives from the federal government and aim to implement neighbourhood projects that improve people’s lives.
Abiodun emphasised in his speech on the 64th anniversary of Nigeria’s independence the necessity for Nigerians to recommit to creating an equal society in which everyone has the chance to realise their potential. He pointed out that Nigerians have overcome innumerable challenges and have persisted in their resolve to create a nation where prosperity, peace, and advancement define national identity.
Abiodun underlined the significance of going back to the principles of diligence, integrity, fairness, equity, and deference to authority in civic life. He acknowledged the gravity of Nigeria’s socio-economic position, which is the product of years of complicated difficulties, wrong policies, leadership failures, and poor governance. He did, however, reassure the populace that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu (GCFR) and the current administration are well aware of these difficulties and are devoted to changing this course.
Under the motto “ISEYA,” the state government will carry out local projects and support federal programs aimed at improving the lives of citizens. His administration’s development strategy, centred around the ‘ISEYA’ slogan, will prioritise infrastructure, social welfare, education, youth empowerment, and agriculture, thereby establishing the state as a rising economic force in Nigeria.
Abiodun additionally emphasised the state’s noteworthy advancements in areas like energy, transportation, and agriculture, in addition to offering chances for job development, food security, and assistance for small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs). Additionally, he underlined the value of funding youth empowerment initiatives, vocational training, and educational infrastructure in order to provide young people the tools and chances they need to prosper in the current economic environment.
