Ota Gossip

Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun, has announced that the state have secured a landmark investment of up to $2.5 billion for Africa’s first Disneyland-style resort. While highlighting the state’s rapid economic growth and tourism potential, Abiodun revealed that Ogun’s economy has expanded from N3.5 trillion to N16 trillion over the past six years, ranking it among Nigeria’s fastest-growing economies. In a post via his X handle, the governor credited this growth to strategic investments in infrastructure, basic amenities, and tourism development, noting that Olumo Rock now generates about N20 million weekly following its renovation. The governor further disclosed that MAG Group recently visited Abeokuta and pledged to invest between $1.8 billion and $2.5 billion in hospitality and entertainment projects. The investment plan includes the construction of a Disneyland-style resort, hotels, water parks, and other leisure facilities, marking a major milestone for the state’s tourism sector. ...

Governor Dapo Abiodun has announced the Federal Government’s approval for the establishment of a Court of Appeal in Ogun State.

Our attention has been drawn to a malicious publication titled “EXCLUSIVE: Ado-Odo/Ota Council Leader in Violent Outburst Amidst Corruption Allegations, Summons Thugs on Colleagues.”

The Ogun State Government has officially banned graduation ceremonies for pupils in pre-basic and kindergarten classes across the state.

FROM THE ISEJA RULING FAMILIES OF MOBALUFON PUBLIC DISCLAIMER AND COUNTER STATEMENT RE: FALSE REPRESENTATION OF MR. JIMOH OSHIN AS MOGUNISEJA OF MOBALUFON The attention of the Iseja Ruling Families of Mobalufon, comprising the Ilumoka, Demuren, and Oludipe houses, has been drawn to recent public claims identifying Mr. Jimoh Oshin as the Moguniseja of Mobalufon. These claims are false. Mr. Jimoh Oshin is not the Moguniseja of Mobalufon, a sacred traditional title to which he holds no legitimate claim. We categorically state that Mr. Jimoh Oshin has neither been nominated, selected, nor approved by any of the Iseja ruling families. His continued self-proclamation constitutes a grave affront to our heritage, customs, and lawful succession protocol. We call on the Ogun State Government, Odogbolu Local Government, the Ijebu Traditional Council, the general public, media outlets, and relevant authorities to refrain from recognizing or according any form of respect to Mr. Jimoh Os...

I extend my sincere congratulations on the Federal Government’s decision to take over Tai Solarin University of Education (TASUED), the first university of its kind in Nigeria, the second in Africa, and the eighth globally at the time of its founding by our administration. This move by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu underscores the significance of the institution and validates the vision behind its establishment two decades ago.  

In line with our Light Up Ogun State initiative, we hosted Âmbar Energia, a leading energy company from Brazil, to explore investment opportunities in our state’s power sector.