Ota Gossip

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.

The approach to the Odò Pákó connecting box culvert has collapsed following heavy rainfall on March 24, 2025.   Motorists and road users are advised to seek alternative routes to avoid disruptions and potential hazards.  

The Ogun State Police Command has arrested eight students of Ifo High School over alleged involvement in cult activities.  

Business and politics often create tensions, and in Ogun State, the latest controversy involves former Governor Ibikunle Amosun and Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote. The dispute centers on claims that Amosun’s administration twice demolished Dangote’s cement factory in Itori.  

The Ogun State government has assured residents of its commitment to improving water supply while promoting conservation practices to address the depletion of water resources.  

As part of efforts to enhance power supply in Ogun State, the government is collaborating with the Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE) to take over the 9-megawatt hydro power plant at the Ogun-Osun River Basin Development Authority. Despite being commissioned in 1983, the facility has remained largely underutilized. The plan is to integrate this hydro plant with the 30-megawatt gas-fired plant in Onijanganjangan, creating a balanced energy mix to improve electricity supply across the state. Under the Ogun State Light Up Project, power plants are being established in Abeokuta, Ijebu, Remo, and Yewa, with this hydro facility further strengthening the state’s energy infrastructure.   Beyond electricity generation, the River Basin’s agricultural potential will also be maximized. With vast land and access to water for irrigation, it is ideal for farm clusters, year-round food production, and cattle farming, aligning with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Food Initiative....