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Ondo State Earns National Praise for Strategic Economic Growth and Job Creation Initiatives By Sunday Ajibola Ondo State has received commendation from the National Economic Council (NEC) monitoring team for its strategic initiatives in driving economic growth and job creation through robust partnerships with the private sector. Leading the three-member inspection delegation to the South-West region, Professor Musibau Adedeji applauded the state's forward-thinking approach to attracting investment and enhancing value addition across critical sectors of the economy.   "Ondo State is making significant strides in creating a conducive environment for investors to thrive," said Professor Adedeji. "This has resulted in increased employment opportunities and a broader economic base." Highlighting the collaborative efforts between the government and private enterprises, Professor Adedeji noted, "The state is working closely with the private sector to create jo...

     The Forum of Accountants in the Public Service of Ondo State has honoured and showered accolades on a trailblazing accountant, Dr. (Mrs.) Oladipo Joycelyn Omobola , for achieving a historic milestone as the first female accountant to earn a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Accounting within the public service of Ondo State.    Dr. Oladipo, a distinguished member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) and currently serving as the Director of Accounts at the Ondo State Ministry of Information and Orientation , was recognised for her academic accomplishments, professional expertise, and invaluable contributions to the accounting profession in the state’s public sector.    Speaking at a week-long annual event organised by the Forum in Akure, themed "Value Addition in Public Finance: The Role of Accountants," the Chairman of the Ondo State Accountants Forum, Comrade Ayodele Adekanbi , described the honouree’s achievement as a ...

  Okearo Reawakens: A Community's Long-Awaited Transformation Begins" By Sunday Ajibola The vicissitudes of life govern the world—our world. In the lives of both people and communities, and even inanimate objects, events unfold when the time is right. Often, someone—or a group of people—rises to the occasion to champion the needed change. This truth underpins the timeless wisdom found in the Holy Scriptures: “There is a time for everything.” For the people of Akure, especially those from Oke-Aro Street, a persistent question has lingered: Why has this area been so neglected in the larger scheme of things? Chief among their concerns has been the deplorable condition of the over 10-kilometre road that links the state capital to the cocoa-rich city of Idanre. When former Governor Akeredolu (Aketi) commenced work on the Ijoka-Idanre road, hopes dimmed for the Okearo-Idanre road. Many assumed it would be forgotten, at least for the foreseeable future. Yet, Okearo is no minor pa...