Four Nigerian businessmen — Aliko Dangote, Mike Adenuga, Femi Otedola and Abdul Samad Rabiu — have been named among Africa’s richest individuals in the 2026 ranking released by Forbes.
According to the latest Africa Billionaires list, Dangote retained his position as Africa’s richest man with an estimated net worth of $28.5 billion. He added about $4.6 billion to his fortune over the past year, largely driven by the strong performance of Dangote Cement on the Nigerian Exchange Limited.
Telecommunications magnate Adenuga also maintained his place among Africa’s billionaires. The founder of Globacom and chairman of Conoil Producing remains one of Nigeria’s most influential entrepreneurs with interests spanning telecommunications, oil and gas, and banking.
Otedola, chairman of Geregu Power Plc, also featured on the list despite a slight dip in his wealth over the past year. Forbes estimated that the billionaire investor lost about $200 million following the sale of a majority stake in the power generation company at a discount to its market price.
The rise in Rabiu’s net worth was largely driven by the performance of BUA Cement, whose shares rose 135 per cent over the past year, outperforming the broader rally on the Nigerian stock market.
Forbes reported that the 23 billionaires on the continent are now worth a combined $126.7 billion, representing a 21 per cent increase from 2025 after they collectively added $20.3 billion to their net worth.
Across the continent, billionaire fortunes were boosted by strong equity market performance, record corporate profits and improving currency stability in several African economies.
South Africa has the highest number of billionaires on the list with seven individuals, followed by Egypt with five, Nigeria with four, and Morocco with three.
No female billionaires from Africa appeared on the 2026 ranking.
L-R: Tokunbo Talabi, Secretary to the Ogun State Government; Dapo Abiodun, Governor of Ogun; Toyin Taiwo, Chief of Staff to the Governor; and Ade Akinsanya, Commissioner for Works, at the renovated 250-bed hospital, Oke Mosan, Abeokuta.
There is a telling detail about the state of healthcare in Ogun when Governor Dapo Abiodun took office in May, 2019. The entire state, with more than five million people, had only five ambulances that were functioning. Five. In a state of more than 16,000 square kilometres, where even the rural communities can be accessed only by small roads or waterways, five ambulances were not just a logistical shortcoming; it was a statement about what had been a priority of the previous administration.
For inhabitants of such communities, a medical emergency was a gamble. A pregnant woman in Ogun Waterside, going into labour at night, was faced with the dual hazard of the birthing condition and the near-impossibility of getting to a facility in time.
Health centres in many wards had no running water, no reliable electricity and equipment so out of date it offered little more than a figment of care. Workers at several facilities improvised to make sure important services did not collapse, not due to innovation, but due to necessity.
That was the inheritance. What has been built since is another story entirely.
A System Rebuilt from the Bottom Up The most basic decision the Abiodun administration had to take was to begin where the people are, at the primary healthcare level. Rather than focus on only flagship hospital projects, which make for impressive ribbon-cutting ceremonies, the government set out in June 2020 to build or upgrade primary health centres across all 236 wards in the state, ensuring each community had access to functional healthcare.
The logic makes sense, and the precedent is global. Primary healthcare is where the majority of a population’s healthcare needs should be met. It is where children receive their vaccines, where mothers go for their ante-natal, where hypertension and diabetes are caught before they become a crisis. A poor PHC system puts pressure on secondary and tertiary facilities, which are quickly overwhelmed. That cycle serves no one.
The government has renovated over 60 Primary Healthcare Centres by 2022. Through strategic partnerships, most notably the World Bank-supported IMPACT Project and the federal Basic Health Care Provision Fund (BHCPF), the state has since revitalised over 75 PHCs in all 20 local government areas as the first phase of a broader reform programme. These are not cosmetic touch-up jobs. As described by Dr. Elijah Ogunsola, Executive Secretary of the Ogun State Primary Health Care Development Board, each renovation involved a full overhaul: structural improvements, water supply systems, power solutions, delivery beds, and an ultrasound machine in each of the 20 LGAs.
This is life-changing to a community such as the Itun-Oluwo in the Abeokuta North, where seasonal hand-dug wells were the only source of water before the renovation. It is a dignity to the health worker who once had to make do with basic care with no electricity and equipment. And to the mother who can now have the benefit of safe delivery in her ward, and not taking an expensive ride to Abeokuta. It is a second chance, quite plain and simple.
The state again announced in 2023 that clinical and structural interventions would be implemented in all 236 centres in the 2024 to 2026 Medium Term Expenditure Framework, which is indicative of it not being a one-off project but a long-term programme of reform. When Emergencies Must Not Wait.
It is in a crisis that a healthcare system can be judged. The reform of emergency response by Ogun is an indication of an administration that knows this. The state has been increasing its fleet of ambulances since 2019, with an increase of Basic life support ambulances to a total of 50 to cover all three senatorial districts to ensure 24-hour coverage. Since the use of standard vehicles is not possible in rural areas with narrow roads, 90 tricycle ambulances were introduced into the communities that can hardly be reached: 50 ambulances were purchased by the state government, 30 by the Office of the Senior Special Assistant to the President on SDGs, and 10 by individuals who donated them. In the case of the riverine communities of Ogun Waterside, the boat ambulance currently provides service because patients would have lacked any opportunity of accessing emergency services altogether.
Boat ambulance commission at Makun-Omi, Ogun Waterside Local Government. Photo Source: Business Day. Source: UGC
The change in odds is due to this expansion. It means that the woman in labour in a border community has a plausible chance of getting to help. It means a child with severe malaria is not entirely reliant on a family’s ability to find and pay for transportation in the wee hours of the night. Emergency care, in this conception of the administration, is not a privilege of being close to urban centres. It is a state-wide entitlement.
Infrastructure is Incomplete Without Affordability A renovated facility does not include the woman who cannot pay for consultation, or the old man who skips medication to feed his family.
Ogun’s response to this has been the systematic expansion of the Ogun State Health Insurance Scheme (OGSHIS).
The trajectory is deliberate, because in 2020, the state launched the informal sector scheme that extends coverage to artisans, market women, traders and other residents who were not under formal employment. In February 2022, the scheme was formally put into operation. And in August 2024, the Formal Sector Health Insurance Scheme was introduced (where the government agrees to pay 50 percent of the premium for every civil servant who is enrolled, a direct intervention that takes some of the financial burden off workers who often make just enough to get by).
Underpinning all of this, the administration paid a counterpart fund of N100 million as far back as February 2020 to access the federal government’s Basic Health Care Provision Fund, as a strategic move that unlocked federal resources and enabled the state to employ and deploy approximately 60 doctors and 80 midwives across the 20 LGAs in the state. The state also released N310 million in the form of an equity fund to provide health insurance access to low-income people (part of which helped provide free surgeries to over a thousand vulnerable beneficiaries).
That money trail tells its own story: this is not a government that announced a scheme and moved on. It is one that funded it, expanded it, and subsidised it for those who needed it most.
Human Capital as the Spine in the System
A health facility that lacks trained and motivated staff is just an expensive building. The Abiodun administration has made a serious investment in Ogun’s health workforce, recognising that infrastructure and personnel have to go hand-in-hand.
Beyond the deployment of doctors and midwives through the BHCPF, the state has focused on continuous professional development, with training programmes in the areas of maternal and child health, immunisation and disease surveillance. In parallel with the IMPACT Project, the state has started the recruitment of more than 400 Community Health Workers in all 20 local government areas, specifically to extend the reach of the health system into communities where formal health workers are still thin on the ground.
This investment in human capital is not a rhetorical one. It is the difference between a functioning health centre and one that is fully equipped but poorly run – a distinction that patients know acutely.
Validation that is Data-Driven, as Opposed to Decorative.
In December 2025, Ogun State came first runner-up in the South West zone at the third edition of the Primary Health Care Leadership Challenge Award organised by the Nigeria Governors’ Forum for the second successive year. The award of $400,000, provided to help spur excellence and transformation in the delivery of healthcare, is not given on the basis of political affiliation or rhetoric. It is benchmarked on governance performance indicators, accountability measures and demonstrated health outcomes. Winning it two consecutive times means something.
So does the assessment of the World Bank. During a visit to the state in January 2026, World Bank officials praised Ogun’s investments in primary healthcare, specifically the contribution of strengthened PHCs in improving population health outcomes. For an institution where its evaluations are based on data, this is not a courtesy compliment.
Commissioner for Health, Dr Tomi Coker, has described the administration’s approach to healthcare as one focused on increasing access, especially at the grassroots, and the evidence bears her out. Ogun State’s growing reputation as the model for sub-national healthcare leadership in Nigeria is a consequence of work done and not perception managed.
The Road Ahead
None of this indicates that the work is complete. Ogun State is still struggling to reach the goal of universal health coverage, and the gap between ambition and delivery still exists in some communities. Infrastructure in border and hard to reach areas is still behind. Work force is unevenly distributed. The health insurance scheme is still struggling to build its enrolment base.
But the direction is firm, the structures are in place, and the systems are functioning at a level they were not in 2019. A state where there used to be 5 ambulances now has over 50 life support vehicles and 90 Tricycle units reaching the communities where roads are barely passable. A situation where health centres were without water and electricity now has a phased renovation programme in all 236 wards. A state where the uninsured simply went without has now piled on insurance schemes serving formal workers, informal traders and vulnerable indigents.
That is not a press release. It is a reformed architecture. And when a woman in Ogun Waterside gives birth to her child safely on a boat ambulance instead of on a mud floor, when an artisan in Sagamu renews her health insurance for the price of lunch for a few months, the promise of the system is made real. This is the measure of a stronger health system. Not the buildings themselves but the lives they are meant to protect.
The Federal Government has banned the mounting of roadblocks for the collection of taxes and levies nationwide.
It also signed a new Presumptive Tax Framework aimed at bringing millions of small and informal businesses into the formal economy by simplifying tax payments for traders, artisans and other micro enterprises.
Executive Secretary of the Joint Revenue Board, Olusegun Adesokan, announced the measures during the signing of the framework at the Ministry of Finance in Abuja. He said the new framework prohibits tax officials from using roadblocks to collect levies, a practice that has drawn criticism from businesses and transport operators.
It also bans the mounting of roadblocks for the collection of taxes,” Adesokan said.
The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, described the framework as part of the tax reform programme of the Bola Ahmed Tinubu administration to expand the nation’s tax base while protecting small businesses.
Edun said the new tax regime is designed to provide a simple and fair system that allows small businesses in the informal sector to meet their tax obligations without complex accounting requirements. The system, he explained, will rely on clear indicators such as business category and turnover levels rather than detailed financial records.
“The objective of presumptive taxation is not to overburden small businesses, but to provide a fair, simple and predictable framework for tax compliance,” Edun said.
He added that the framework would help widen the tax base and strengthen non-oil revenue without increasing existing tax rates.
“Our fiscal strategy is anchored on expanding the tax base rather than increasing tax rates. Inclusion drives sustainability,” the minister said.
Edun noted that micro and small enterprises form the backbone of Nigeria’s economy and that the framework is intended to reduce compliance costs and create a structured pathway into the formal sector.
“These regulations provide clarity to tax authorities and protect taxpayers from arbitrary assessments. The system will be transparent, rules-based and nationally consistent,” he said.
He added that a stronger and more diversified revenue base would enable the government to invest more in infrastructure, security and social programmes.
The minister said the regulations were developed in collaboration with the Joint Revenue Board to ensure alignment between federal and state tax administrations.
Earlier, Adesokan described the framework as a major step towards making the tax system fairer for ordinary Nigerians. He said the reform reflects the administration’s commitment to ensuring that the tax system supports economic growth.
According to him, businesses with an annual turnover of up to N50 million will be exempted from tax under the new arrangement.
“It ensures that our nano and small businesses with an annual turnover of 50 million naira are exempted from tax,” Adesokan said.
He explained that the exemption would allow small entrepreneurs to retain more capital to run and expand their businesses before entering the tax system. For other informal businesses above the exemption threshold, he said the framework introduces a simplified tax rate based on turnover.
Adesokan also stated that the framework prohibits the use of cash for tax payments and bans all forms of cash collection by tax authorities, encouraging the use of technology for payments.
The Omoluabi Political Movement in Ogun State has congratulated the Governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun, and the State Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief Yemi Sanusi, alongside 35 other executive committee members, following their re-election to lead the party for another four-year term.
The congress, held on Tuesday at the Cultural Centre in Abeokuta, was supervised by the APC Congress Committee Chairman, Chief Wale Ohu, in the presence of officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Governor Dapo Abiodun, CON, and other party chieftains also attended the exercise.
In a congratulatory statement issued to Journalists in Abeokuta on Tuesday by the Movement’s Media and Publicity Director, Oluseun Joshua, the convener of the movement, Armstrong ’Tope Akintunde, described the re-election of the state executive committee as a testament to their dedication, loyalty, and sustained service to the party.
Akintunde stated, “What we witnessed in Ogun APC today is a reflection of the achievements of our party’s state executive members led by our leaders, Governor Dapo Abiodun and Chief Yemi Sanusi. It is clear evidence of their longstanding dedication and commitment to the All Progressives Congress in Ogun State.”
Akintunde noted that the Sanusi-led executive had strengthened unity within the party under the leadership of Governor Abiodun.
“The Ogun State APC today stands united under one umbrella through the leadership of Chief Yemi Sanusi and our Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, CON. Their leadership has demonstrated results beyond rhetoric,” he said.
Akintunde further stated that continued support from party members reflects confidence in leaders who have delivered on their responsibilities.
“In politics, good performance often earns continued opportunities to serve. This is evident in the support enjoyed by Governor Abiodun and now by Chief Sanusi and other executive members,” he added.
He also called for increased mobilisation ahead of future political engagements, assuring that the Omoluabi Movement would continue to support the party’s leadership and programmes in the state.
Reacting to the outcome of the congress, the State Coordinator of the Omoluabi Movement, Hon. Olusegun Kaka, asserted that re-election of the executives was widely anticipated due to their efforts in strengthening the APC in Ogun State.
“We have witnessed significant political realignments with members of opposition parties joining the APC in Ogun State. This reflects growing confidence in the leadership of Governor Dapo Abiodun and Chief Yemi Sanusi. The leadership of the state chapter has continued to attract new members into the party,” Kaka noted.
The Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, has called on Nigerians, particularly the wealthy, to use the holy month of Ramadan as a period of reflection, compassion and tangible support for the less privileged.
Gbajabiamila made the call at a Ramadan lecture he organised in collaboration with the Council of Imams and Alfas in Surulere, Lagos, on Saturday. He said Ramadan goes beyond fasting and prayers, stressing the need for responsible leadership and the proper use of wealth.
Ramadan reminds us that leadership is a trust and wealth is a responsibility. We must use what God has given us to uplift those around us,” he said.
Represented by his wife, Mrs. Salamot Gbajabiamila, the Chief of Staff noted that sustainable governance must have direct impact on the lives of citizens, especially at the grassroots level.
“Government must not only design policies; it must ensure those policies translate into real improvements in the lives of ordinary Nigerians,” he stated.
The event featured the distribution of empowerment tools, including mini-buses, grinding machines, hair dryers, freezers, food items and cash support to selected beneficiaries in Surulere.
Gbajabiamila explained that the initiative was structured to promote long-term economic stability for beneficiaries.
Earlier, the Special Adviser to the Speaker of the House of Representatives on Budget, Lukman Lawal, commended President Bola Tinubu for what he described as impactful leadership.
Lawal attributed progress in key areas to Tinubu’s Renewed Hope initiative and called for continued support and prayers for national development.
Also speaking, the Mufti of Ilorin, Kwara State, Sulaimon Onikijipa, urged wealthy Nigerians to support the less privileged as a means of narrowing the gap between the rich and the poor.
He said every good deed attracts divine reward, adding, “He who pours water on the ground will step on the wetland.”
Onikijipa warned that those blessed with wealth but unwilling to assist the needy risk divine consequences. He highlighted the Islamic principle of Zakat, explaining that it was instituted as a means of eradicating poverty.
The cleric also commended Dr. Lateefat Gbajabiamila, mother of the Chief of Staff, for her role in raising her children and prayed for her continued prosperity and long life.
YOUTH VOICES FROM THE STREET At 11:47 p.m., a 24-year-old graduate lies awake, phone glowing in the dark. Another notification. Another visa approval. Another friend leaving. He isn’t lazy. He has plans. But he feels late. For many young Nigerians, success no longer feels like a journey. It feels like a countdown. Social media has turned life into a highlight reel where everyone seems to be “making it” at record speed. Every scroll becomes a reminder: someone your age is relocating, launching a startup, living soft life. Success is now public. Panic is private.
Once just slang for leaving the country, Japa has become more than relocation. It is hope, escape, validation, and proof of progress. For many, leaving feels like the fastest way to breathe. But beneath the excitement is a quiet question: are we running toward opportunity, or away from pressure? When OgunSpeaks Media spoke to young people on the streets, most rated their pressure to succeed above 7/10. Some were eager to leave. Others admitted they didn’t even want to go, but feared regretting it if they stayed. What stood out wasn’t just their words, but the urgency behind them.
The pressure comes from everywhere: family comparisons, friends’ expectations, social media success stories, and a society that treats “staying” like stagnation. Young people aren’t just chasing dreams; they’re managing expectations. Yet the online narrative rarely shows the full picture. We see airport photos and winter aesthetics. We don’t see loneliness, financial strain, or the struggle of starting from scratch. Even relocation comes with its own pressure. So, is success geographical? Or is it alignment, impact, peace, wherever you are? Some young people choose to stay and build locally, quietly resisting the idea that progress must come with a boarding pass. In today’s climate, staying also takes courage. Beyond economics, this is a mental health issue. Constant comparison fuels anxiety, restlessness, and burnout. When success feels like a deadline, joy becomes conditional: I’ll relax when I relocate. I’ll be proud when I make it. But the definition of “making it” keeps moving. The conversation about Japa isn’t just about migration. It’s about identity, worth, validation, and fear. Until young people feel supported economically and emotionally, the pressure will remain.
Julius Precious
Maybe the real question isn’t, “Should we Japa?” Maybe it’s: Why does success feel like a ticking clock—and who set the timer?
The Chief Judge of Ogun State, Justice Mosunmola Dipeolu, has called for stronger collaboration among stakeholders, including the police, lawyers, judges, relevant government agencies and non-profit organisations, to effectively address sexual violence in the country.
Dipeolu also advocated the adoption of technology, such as video link facilities in sexual violence cases, to allow witnesses, particularly children or traumatised survivors, to testify from separate rooms in order to reduce the trauma of confronting the accused in open court.
She stated that the judiciary occupies a pivotal position in the fight against sexual violence and must remain committed to ensuring that courts become fortresses for survivors, while offenders are adequately punished to serve as a deterrent.
The Chief Judge, who was represented by Justice Funke Odubanjo, made the call on Saturday in Abeokuta at a stakeholders’ meeting themed, “Strengthening Laws, Policies, and Institutional Coordination to Improve Justice Delivery in Sexual Violence Cases,” organised by the Headfort Foundation for Justice.
Speaking on the topic, “The Weight of the Gavel, The Call for Justice: A Judicial Perspective on Dismantling Barriers and Forging a Survivor-Centred Response to Sexual Violence,” Dipeolu said it was incumbent on the judiciary to prioritise justice for survivors.
She said, “We are the guardians of the Constitution, the interpreters of our laws, and the arbiters of justice. Our role extends beyond the mere adjudication of cases. We set the tone for how society views these crimes.
“Through our conduct in the courtroom, our interpretation of evidence, our sentencing, and our management of the trial process, we either reinforce harmful stereotypes and re-traumatise survivors, or we uphold their dignity and affirm their rights.”
She noted that Section 34 of the 1999 Constitution guarantees the right to the dignity of the human person, describing it as the constitutional bedrock upon which the judiciary’s efforts must rest.
According to her, every survivor who enters a courtroom seeks the enforcement of this fundamental right, including validation, protection and restoration of dignity.
Dipeolu said the Ogun State Violence Against Persons (Prohibition) Law, 2017, provides a robust framework for tackling sexual violence, as it expands the definition of sexual offences, provides protection for survivors and prescribes stringent penalties for offenders.
However, she identified delayed justice, evidential hurdles, the adversarial culture of the legal system and lack of effective coordination in the administration of justice as major impediments to securing justice in sexual violence cases.
To address these challenges, she suggested the adoption of video link systems for vulnerable witnesses, clearer and more protective sentencing practices, and enhanced institutional collaboration.
“In conclusion, let me state that the fight against sexual violence is not a battle the judiciary can win alone. It is a shared responsibility that falls on all of us.
“It falls on the executive to adequately fund our justice institutions and social services. It falls on the legislature to continuously review and strengthen our laws.
“It falls on the police to investigate professionally and with empathy. It falls on civil society to support survivors and hold us all accountable.
“It falls on the media to report on these issues with sensitivity and accuracy, avoiding sensationalism that can further stigmatise survivors. And it falls on us, the judiciary, to be the fair, fearless and empathetic umpires that justice demands,” she added.
The Chief Judge commended the Headfort Foundation for Justice for reaching over 500,000 women with information on accessing justice in sexual violence cases and urged other organisations to help bridge the gap between the law and the people it is meant to serve.
In her remarks, the Executive Director of the Headfort Foundation for Justice, Mrs Oluyemi Orija, said the meeting was organised to enhance access to justice and support for survivors.
“We are very keen on a survivor-centred approach — not just justice, but justice that protects and prioritises survivors of crime, particularly in sexual violence cases,” she said.
“At today’s event, we are also examining the existing laws in Ogun State to identify areas that need strengthening to better protect survivors’ rights and promote the speedy administration of justice in such cases.
“You have heard from stakeholders — judges, police officers, the NBA, FIDA, and the Ministry of Women Affairs — who have shared their experiences and highlighted existing gaps. Recommendations are being made on how to address these gaps so that, ultimately, we achieve a justice system that delivers more effectively for survivors of sexual violence.”
She added that justice sector actors in Ogun State and across Nigeria require adequate government support and funding.
“Importantly, we need government support and funding because none of these goals can be achieved without proper financial backing,” she said.
Other speakers at the meeting included the Chairman of the NBA, Abeokuta branch, Chief Kayode Aderemi; Chairperson of the International Federation of Women Lawyers, Mrs Taiwo Olusesi; SP Bunmi Asogbon of the Gender Unit, Ogun State Police Command; and Mrs Adewusi Olajumoke, State Director of Women Empowerment Services, Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development, among others.
Governor Dapo Abiodun CON of Ogun State has been appointed Chairman of the Venue Sub-Committee for the 2026 National Conference of the All Progressives Congress (APC), a recognition of his exceptional organizational skills and unwavering commitment to party growth. He will oversee layout, branding, staging, seating, utilities, and accessibility, ensuring the conference reflects professionalism, inclusivity, and strategic excellence.
The appointment follows Governor Abiodun’s impressive record in managing large-scale, high-profile events. Under his leadership, Ogun State successfully hosted the 2024 National Sports Festival with over 12,000 participants, the widely acclaimed Christmas Carol in 2025, and the glamorous Ogun State at 50 celebration — each executed with precision, elegance, and cutting-edge planning.
Party insiders and political observers highlight his consultative leadership, meticulous attention to detail, and ability to harmonize complex logistics as key reasons for his selection. Beyond personal recognition, the appointment reinforces Ogun State’s influence within the APC and affirms Governor Abiodun as a visionary leader whose dedication continues to strengthen the party nationwide.
Governor Abiodun’s tenure in Ogun State has consistently demonstrated a balance of strategic vision and practical execution. His ability to mobilize resources, engage stakeholders, and deliver outcomes on time has earned him admiration not only within the party but also among civil society, traditional leaders, and citizens alike. His leadership style fosters collaboration, encourages innovation, and promotes a culture of accountability at all levels of governance.
Moreover, his commitment to excellence extends beyond politics into community development. Through his initiatives, Ogun State has witnessed remarkable progress in infrastructure, education, and social programs, reflecting a leader who prioritizes both growth and inclusivity. It is this combination of political acumen, administrative competence, and dedication to public service that continues to set Governor Abiodun apart as a dependable and transformative leader.
A blow-by-blow account of his achievements in Ijebu North State Constituency
The Ijebu people are widely regarded for their rich socio-cultural heritage and remarkable contributions across politics, education, commerce and the arts. It is within this tradition of excellence that Hon. Odunuga Olusegun Kaka, a Prince of the land has carved his political identity.
Representing Ijebu North State Constituency II at the Ogun State House of Assembly, Kaka has, over the past three years, positioned himself as a grassroots-focused lawmaker committed to service, cultural preservation and community development. He currently serves as Chairman of the House Committee on Information. Often described by associates as humble and accessible, Kaka’s political journey has been guided by a long-standing commitment to selfless service. His legislative agenda is driven by policies and programmes aimed at improving living standards across Ijebu North.
Speaking recently with journalists in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital, the lawmaker reflected on his stewardship and expressed gratitude to his party and constituents.
“This is no doubt a worthy platform to appreciate my party, the All Progressives Congress, and the good people of Ijebu North Constituency II for granting me the opportunity to realise my political ambition.
“I am equally immensely grateful to party faithfuls for their overwhelming support. We truly fought a good fight, struggled together and God graciously rewarded our efforts. I have no regret being there for my people; it remains my utmost concern and obligation.
“I cannot end my story without commending the leader of our party and Governor of the State, Prince Dapo Abiodun CON, who supported me fully. May Almighty God strengthen our hardworking governor and enable him to surpass expectations in his second term,” he added.
As Honourable Olusegun Odunuga Kaka marks three years in office, he points to a series of verifiable interventions across Ijebu North Constituency II aimed at making life more rewarding for residents, which are:
Newly constructed borehole at Imota, Close to SSG House, Oru Ijebu.
Complete Rehabilation of Long Abandoned borehole at Ikansi, Isale Oru, Oru Ijebu.
Ongoing Rehabilitation of Mamu Market Borehole, Mamu IJEBU.
Solar driven Bore Hole @ Abapanu Village, Many/Ehin Etiri Ward 10, Ago-Iwoye.
Solar driven Bore Hole @ Young Ade, Ayegbami, Ago-Iwoye II, Ward 09, Ago-Iwoye.
Ongoing Construction of Bore Hole @ Mamu Ijebu, Ago-Iwoye
Ongoing Construction of Bore hole @ Oke Ogbe, Ago-Iwoye
Donation of 500k for traders to kick start traders money rotation amongst market women in awa.
Facilitation of the lightening of Ololo/Mariam Community through the installation of a 500kva/11 transformer.
Donation of 500k for the installation of the Installation of 500kva/11 transformer for Ololo/Mariam Community, Ago-Iwoye
Street lightening of Itun Nla Road, Awa IJEBU.
Street lightening of Awotele Roundabout opposite Ago-Iwoye market, Ago-Iwoye
Street lightening of Itamerin- Ajebo – Oru Station Road
Street lightening of Itun Nla Road, Awa IJEBU.
Street lightening of Awotele Roundabout opposite Ago-Iwoye market, Ago-Iwoye
Illumination of Itamerin – Ajebo – Oru Under Brigde Routes, Oru Ijebu with 36 Solar Powered Street lights
Solar powered Street Lights at Awa Market
Solar powered Street lights in Agricultural Farm Settlement, Oju Ogun Village, Liwo Ajobi Village, Oke Ogbe Village, Eredo Village, Liyangi Village, Keke Village, Orile Ibipe, Orile Isamuro, Idagolu and others.
Facilitation of 2M Naira on Awa Day celebration from the ministry under my auspices.
Facilitation of 2M Naira for the Ago-Iwoye day 2023 Celebration from the Ministry under my auspices.
Procurement and Donation of a perfect working D6R Bulldozer worth 42 Million Naira purposely for the Road network upgrading of the rural and community road.
Clearing of the newly proposed ultra-modern market located in oru.
Sponsored the grading of Oke Erigba village rural road with over 4M Naira of fueling and logistics to Quarry junction Ago-Iwoye.
Grading and clearing of Villages across Ifelodun Constituency
Ongoing Construction of Ereru/Falafonmu bridge, Oru Ijebu
Ongoing Construction of Alhaji Olowonimoyin Street bridge linking Kuku Road, Ago-Iwoye.
Facilitation of admission into OOU for about 10 students in courses like Pharmacy, Medicine and Biochemistry.
Facilitation of admission for students at OGUN STATE Polytechnic of Health and Allied Sciences, Ilese IJEBU.
Free Holiday Coaching for over 790 JSS1 – SS3 students at IMOSOSI PRIMARY SCHOOL and ITAMERIN COMPREHENSIVE HIGH School
Sponsorship of Free Holiday Coaching Edition 2 for over 1,700 public secondary school students at Itamerin- Comprehensive High school and Imososi Primary School.
Sponsorship of Academic seminar and Price giving Edition 1 at Ago-Iwoye City Hall for attendees of free Editions 1 Holiday Coaching
Sponsorship of Academic seminar, Debate and Price giving and distribution of Educational Materials Edition II at Ambali Hall, WOSAM Arena, Ago-Iwoye for attendees of Edition II free Holiday Coaching.
Facilitation of employment of 2 persons as community health worker in Ago-iwoye
Facilitation of employment of 3 persons at Olabisi Onabanjo Teaching Hospital, Sagamu as Health Officers; One from Oru and two from Ago-Iwoye.
Facilitation of employment for one person at the newly commissioned providus Bank, Abeokuta.
Facilitation of the Engagement of not less than 25 persons in the revenue collection for the Ogun state government through the ministry of Agric, Forestry, commerce and Environment.
Facilitation of the Engagement of not less than 25 people working with the associations of Okada Riders.
Facilitation of enlistments of 50 persons at the Ogun Teach Intern 2 years service
Facilitation of employment for 30 persons at SUBEB and TESCOm Teachers staffing and Employment process.
Sponsorship of free test, screening and surgery of not less than 20 persons across the constituency at Itele Eye Hospital.
Payment for treatment of not less than 10 persons in a month at Love and Care Hospital, Ago-Iwoye.
Sponsorship and payment for prostate operations of not less than 2 persons from the constituency at St. David’s Hospital, Idowa, IJEBU Ode.
Payment of medical bills of not less than 10 referred patients from the Constituency of different ailments at St. David’s Hospital, Idowa, IJEBU Ode.
Sponsorship of fibroid Operation
Construction of Late Pa. Solomon Oduyemi Health Centre, Ago-Iwoye.
Sponsorship of Health And Fitness walk
Collaborative facilitation of the Construction of Omo Edumare – Okenugbo, Ago-Iwoye linking Ijebu Ode/Ibadan Express way
Collaborative Facilitation of the Construction of Mamu – Abapanu
Apparently, Hon. Olusegun Odunuga Kaka remains an achiever within his relatively short time of representation in office. Far from exaggeration, close observers and constituents alike maintain that his record speaks for itself, reflecting measurable impact and consistent engagement with the grassroots.
Over the years, his trajectory has been defined by steady growth, resilience and loyalty to party ideals. From his early days in public engagement to his current leadership role in the Assembly, Kaka has cultivated a reputation for diligence and disciplined service. For many in Ijebu North, his journey is not merely about holding office but about building a legacy anchored on impact, inclusiveness and sustainable development.
The Ogun State Executive Council has approved seven road projects across the state, including the construction of Yemogun Street in Ogere, Ikenne Local Government Area, a decision that has sparked fresh conversation among residents about infrastructure priorities in the community.
The approvals were granted during the State Executive Council meeting held on Friday at the Executive Chamber and presided over by Governor Dapo Abiodun. According to the government, the projects are aimed at improving connectivity, easing movement, and supporting socio-economic development across the three senatorial districts.
Among the roads listed is Yemogun Street in Ogere, a 1.25-kilometre stretch expected to improve access within parts of the town. For many residents, however, the project represents a mixed development — welcomed as a sign that Ogere is finally receiving some attention, but also raising concerns about whether the most critical roads were overlooked.
Ogere sits along a strategic route used daily by commuters travelling between Iperu, Sagamu and Abeokuta, and many residents note that anyone heading from Iperu to government offices in Abeokuta must pass through the town.
Despite this importance, locals say major roads that directly connect the town to the Iperu–Ogere–Isiún axis — including Osinlaru Road and Bode Ogunlana Road — remain in poor condition and arguably deserve priority attention.
Observers point out that while Yemogun Street is within the community, it is not among the major access routes linking the town to the main highway or the larger traffic flow passing through Ogere. This has led to calls for the state government to look beyond isolated projects and adopt a more strategic road upgrade plan for the area.
Many residents say the approval of a road project in Ogere should be seen as a starting point rather than a conclusion, especially as this is widely viewed as the first noticeable infrastructural attention the town has received during the Abiodun administration’s years in office.
Across the state, the Council approved additional projects including the Molipa Expressway Roundabout to Ibadan Garage stretch along the Ejirin–Folagbade Roundabout in Ijebu-Ode, additional rehabilitation works on Bible College Road in Ota, Ajaka Road via Awolowo Market in Sagamu, Gbadebo Street and Hospital Road in Ayegbami, Sagamu, Okenla Street off Imoru Road in Ijebu-Ode, and the reconstruction of the right-hand side of the Carwash–Moore Junction Road in Adatan, Abeokuta.
The Executive Council also approved the reconstruction and completion of the Block E Office Complex within the State Secretariat at Oke Imosan, Abeokuta. The facility has been renamed Revenue House, a project the government says is intended to improve working conditions for agencies responsible for revenue generation and enhance operational efficiency. In addition, several traditional leadership appointments were confirmed by the Council, including Prince Raheem Afolabi Ogunlaja as Nnoku of Iraye in Remo North Local Government Area, Prince Tajudeen Adeoye Olukunle as Onisale of Isale, Gbokoto in Yewa North, Prince Obajimi Sunday Olatunji as Alodo of Ado in Sagamu, Prince Dr. Adesegun Adedapo Ogunsola as Lowa Ibu of Batoro in Sagamu, and Prince (Elder) Moses Oludotun Fadairo as Baale of Orile Oko.
For many residents in Ogere, the latest decision offers an opportunity for the government to reassess infrastructure needs in the town.
While acknowledging the new project, community voices continue to nudge the state government to prioritise the rehabilitation of the main roads that connect Ogere to neighbouring towns and serve as lifelines for daily commuters and economic activities.
Nigerian singer Ahmed Ololade, popularly known as Asake, has recounted challenges he faced in the early stages of his music career.
In an interview with Famous TV, the “Sungba” crooner revealed that some show promoters rejected him because he sang predominantly in Yoruba.
Asake said that despite the setbacks, he remained steadfast and chose not to change his sound or abandon singing in his native language.
He attributed his success to resilience, consistency, and self-belief.
“How I got to where I am today is by God’s grace, self-belief, consistency, and endurance. At some point, a lot of people said no to me; they didn’t allow me to perform at shows because I spoke Yoruba. But thank God I didn’t stop, and I kept believing in myself.
“Now, look at where I am today. I am so happy for myself,” he said.
Monarchs, clergymen, traditional chiefs and political leaders gathered in Abeokuta to celebrate the Osile of Oke-Ona Egba, Oba Adedapo Tejuoso, on his 88th birthday.
The celebration, tagged God’s Festival 2026, also marked the 9th edition of the Praise Unlimited programme. The event was held at the Amphitheatre, OOPL, Abeokuta.
Speaking at the ceremony, the Alake of Egbaland, Oba Adedotun Aremu Gbadebo, said God had continued to perform wonders in the life of the Osile, which he noted explained the monarch’s deep commitment to praising God.
God loves to be praised always, and those who praise Him at all times receive abundant blessings,” he said.
Oba Gbadebo congratulated Oba Tejuoso and prayed for long life and continued prosperity for him and the people of Oke-Ona Egba.
In separate goodwill messages, the Chief Judge of Ogun State, Justice Mosunmola Dipeolu, and veteran gospel musician, Ebenezer Obey, expressed gratitude to God on behalf of the monarch. They also commended his commitment to the growth and development of Oke-Ona Egba.
Responding, Oba Tejuoso thanked the dignitaries for their presence and urged Nigerians to put God first in all their endeavours, stating that Jesus Christ remains the light of the world.
“We should not allow darkness to overcome us. To prevent this, we must embrace Jesus in our lives,” he said.
The monarch also appreciated the Alake and other traditional rulers in attendance, noting that Egba land was experiencing positive progress driven by unity.
“We are now in unison, and I pray we’ll all live to enjoy the progress of our land,” he added.
Among dignitaries present at the event were Bola Obasanjo; Chief Mrs Olufunke Amosun; members of the Okoya family; Chief Doja Adewolu; and the Chief Medical Director of the Federal Medical Centre, Abeokuta, Dr Sarah Titilola Ibiyemi.
The event featured musical performances by Praise 99, Praise Unlimited, Omo Rose of Sharon, the Cathedral Choir, Muyiwa Dynamics, Sarah Praise, Chief Commander Ebenezer Obey, Baba Ayewa and Sewele Jesu.
