Ogun State has emerged as a leading implementing state under the Nigeria for Women Project Scale-Up ,NFWP-SU achieving the formation of 2,000 Women Affinity Groups ,WAGs within six weeks of full project implementation.

The achievement was disclosed in a statement signed by the State Project Coordinator, Mrs. Bolanle Fadairo, describing the milestone, as reflected on the National Project Management Information System ,as evidence of Ogun State’s strong institutional readiness and commitment to women empowerment.

Mrs Fadairo attributed the success to the support of the present administration and the collaboration of the Ministries of Finance, Women Affairs and Social Development, Budget and Planning, alongside the dedication of the State Project Coordinating Unit.

A breakdown of the figures shows that Ijebu-Ode Local Government recorded 760 WAGs, representing 38 per cent of the total, while Ifo Local Government formed 569 groups, accounting for 28.45 per cent.
Sagamu Local Government recorded 378 WAGs, representing 18.9 per cent, while Ado-Odo/Ota formed 293 groups, accounting for 14.64 per cent.

The Project Coordinator reaffirmed Ogun State’s resolve to sustain the momentum, deepen impact and consolidate gains under the NFWP-SU, positioning the state as a model for effective implementation of women-focused development programmes nationwide.

President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has urged the people of Remoland to strengthen unity and cooperation with their Ijebu kinsmen in pursuit of the proposed Ijebu-Remo State, describing harmony as essential to the realisation of the collective aspiration.

Senator Akpabio made the call at the 2025 Remo Day celebration held at the Akarigbo Pavilion in Sagamu, themed “One People, Diverse Cultures, One Identity.” He praised the Remo people as industrious, enterprising and astute industrialists, noting that their spirit of cooperation would be pivotal to the creation of the new state.

“I want to urge the Remo people to continue to live in peace. Remo is blessed with hardworking industrialists, which explains the concentration of industries in this area,” the Senate President said.

“I want you to work closely with the Ijebu people towards the creation of Ijebu State. We at the National Assembly will support you. I will not speak about where the capital will be located, but you already know. However, the capital must be in a peaceful environment.”

Beyond cultural celebration, Akpabio said Remo Day serves as an opportunity for collective reflection and strategic thinking about the development of the homeland. He added that his presence at the event symbolised Nigeria’s unity across ethnic boundaries, stressing that diversity should be embraced as a strength rather than a weakness in nation-building.

The Senate President further assured Nigerians that insecurity across the country would soon become a thing of the past, noting that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is working assiduously to address the nation’s security challenges. He commended the President for courageously charting a new course for national development despite prevailing difficulties and pledged the Senate’s continued collaboration with other arms of government.

Akpabio also lauded Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, for his infrastructural strides across the state, singling out the Gateway International Airport, which he described as the best airport in the country.

In his remarks, Governor Abiodun described Remoland as a land blessed with illustrious sons and daughters who have contributed immensely to the development of Ogun State and Nigeria. He said the massive turnout at the event underscored the unifying power of culture, warning that societies that lose touch with their roots risk losing their identity.

“Remo is far more than a geographical expression; it is a people defined by a rich and enduring history,” the governor said. “Festivals such as Remo Day provide a pathway to reconnect with our ancestral roots, invest in our homeland and transmit our identity to future generations.”

Governor Abiodun highlighted key infrastructural projects executed by his administration in Remoland, including the Sagamu–Iperu–Ode–Sapaade Road. He also announced that international cargo operations would commence at the Gateway International Airport next month, describing the development as a major milestone that would transform logistics, generate thousands of jobs and position Remo as a leading agro-processing and export hub in West Africa.

Earlier, the Akarigbo and Paramount Ruler of Remoland, Oba Babatunde Ajayi, said the vision behind instituting Remo Day was to celebrate, preserve and project Remo culture to the global stage. He noted that Remo sons and daughters have distinguished themselves in all spheres of human endeavour, stressing that the Remo identity remains resilient and enduring.

While reaffirming Remo’s commitment to preserving its cultural heritage, Oba Ajayi said the people would continue to work with other stakeholders towards the actualisation of the proposed Ijebu-Remo State. He expressed appreciation to Governor Abiodun for partnering with Remo indigenes to construct the palace pavilion, which will serve as a venue for major cultural and civic events.

The second edition of Remo Day attracted dignitaries from across the country and featured colourful masquerade displays from different parts of Remoland, homage-paying to the Akarigbo by age grades, clubs and associations, as well as the ceremonial cutting of the tape to officially open the palace pavilion

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, in Ogun State says it has uncovered a warehouse used for the storage of illicit drugs and intercepted a Honda Ridgeline pickup van loaded with Cannabis Sativa in the Rounder area of Abeokuta.

The Command’s Public Relations Officer, Mr. Haris Musa, in Abeokuta said the discovery followed actionable intelligence, leading to the arrest of a 49-year-old suspect, Fatokun Rahmon.

Mr Musa stressed that a total of 347 kilograms of Cannabis Sativa was recovered during the operation carried out by operatives of the command.

The Ndlea PRO explained that the successful interception highlighted the operational alertness, intelligence-driven approach and enforcement capacity of the agency in tackling drug-related crimes across the state.

He reaffirmed the command’s resolve to sustain the tempo of operations in line with its mandate to curb drug abuse and illicit trafficking in Ogun State