The Ogun Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Adijat Adeleye, has described the First Lady of the state, Mrs Bamidele Abiodun, as a worthy symbol of selfless service and one dedicated to aiding women’s empowerment and child protection across the state.

Adeleye stated that Mrs Abiodun has consistently advocated for policies, initiatives, and programs that provided voice to the voiceless and campaigned for women’s rights.

She disclosed this on Wednesday, during a special birthday celebration held in commemoration of the First Lady’s birthday held at the Juvenile Correctional Centre, Asero, Abeokuta.

The Commissioner maintained that the First Lady’s decision to celebrate with the special children was a reflection of her value as a person who has a firm belief in the lowest strata of the society.
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Her words, ‎”Your Excellency, your life transcends ceremonial titles, embodying quiet strength, dignity, and boundless compassion.

“ Through the transformative work of the Ajose Foundation and the consistent collaboration with our Ministry, you have redefined advocacy, not as a mere slogan, but as a daily commitment to touching lives, restoring hope, and nurturing communities.

“ Whether empowering women, educating the girl-child, or championing wellness, your impact is felt in real time, in real spaces, by real people”.
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‎In their respective goodwill messages, the Deputy Speaker, Ogun State House of Assembly, Ajayi Bolanle, Special Adviser to the Governor on Trade, Mrs. Oluwayemisi Dawodu, her counterpart in the ministry of Women Affairs, Mrs. Lawal Olanbiwoninu, Permanent Secretary, Hospital Management Board, Dr. Olayinka Elemide, amongst others, eulogized the first lady for being supportive to the various policies of the present administration, especially in women and child empowerment likewise protection.
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‎They commended her for always giving increasing priority to issues that concerned people and children with special needs, admonishing the children to dream big as the present administration would keep providing safe environment for them.
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‎In her remarks, Mrs Bamidele Abiodun, appreciated the dignitaries for the wishes and lauded the complementary efforts of the State Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development at celebrating the values she stands for.
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‎She reassured of her commitment to evolving and supporting policies that would give stronger voice to the children and women.
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‎The highlight of the event was the donation of food items and prizes to the Juvenile Correctional Centre by the celebrant.

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State says the exit of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar will not have any setback for the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP.

OSUNDAILY NG reports that Atiku on Wednesday, resigned his membership of the PDP in Adamawa State.

Makinde, who was the keynote Speaker at a Colloquium of the 10th Coronation Anniversary of Oba Aladetoyinbo Aladelusi, Deji of Akure, stated this in an interview with newsmen.

“I don’t think that will make any dent on PDP as a party. PDP is an institution and you have freedom of entrance and exit,” he said.

The governor said he did not see the African Democratic Congress, ADC, as a threat to PDP but as a mere political party intended to contest in elections as PDP.

Earlier, Makinde described traditional institution as a heritage of the country, asking for government to give it due reverence for nation development.

The title of the lecture was: “The Role of Nigeria’s Traditional Institutions in Nation Building: Impediments, Impacts, and Prospects.”

He said that traditional institutions are not relics of the past but enduring pillars of identity, legitimacy, and communal cohesion.

“Long before Nigeria’s formal administrative systems took root, traditional rulers dispensed justice, upheld values, coordinated local security, and kept communities united.

“Today, they remain custodians of grassroots trust. And nation-building that ignores them does so at its peril.

“No wonder politicians continue to seek their blessings and validation,” he said.

According to him, strengthening traditional institutions is not simply about cultural preservation but it is strategic governance.

He stated that his government had made deliberate steps to integrate traditional institution into the governance architecture, which resulted into great success in Oyo State.

The governor stated that nation-building was not about how much oil the country produced but about the strength of institutions, their ability to serve the people justly, and the legacy they leave behind.

Appreciating the governor, Oba Aladelusi said that traditional institution had pivotal role to play in nation building hence the need for the country’s constitution to strengthen it.

The traditional ruler, who said that Akure is one without any division, commended the state government, sons and daughters of the town for their support to the Deji palace.

Abdulrahman Olabode, a young Nigerian man and serving corps member, has been missing since Sunday, June 1, 2025.

He left Osogbo, Osun State, for Lagos that day and last communicated with his family around 7:15 PM. Since then, his phone has been unreachable, and he has not been seen or heard from.

Abdulrahman’s disappearance has left his family and friends deeply worried and devastated. Despite efforts to trace his whereabouts through available channels, there have been no confirmed leads.

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