The continued progress and development being experienced by the Gateway State over 50 years of its creation has been credited to the deliberate efforts made by its forebears, strength of its people, the commitment of its public service rooted in integrity, discipline and professionalism, as well as the sustained developmental agenda of successive governments.
A former Head of Service of Ogun State, Mr. Kehinde Onasanya who made this known at the 2026 Ogun State @50 London Summit and Jubilee Awards organized by the Central Association of Ogun State Indigenes in United Kingdom at the Woolwich Common Community Centre, London disclosed that "the civil service became the engine room of governance, providing continuity, stability, and institutional guidance while laying the foundation for the excellence that has become synonymous with Ogun State".
Speaking on the topic, "Public Service Institutional Memories and Ogun @ 50", Mr. Onasanya revealed that the Service is the backbone of governance, affirming that without a strong and effective public service, even the most brilliant policies will fail.
He added that Institutional Memories serves as the repository of knowledge, experience, and lessons learned over time which prevents workers from repeating mistakes and enables those coming behind to build on past successes.
Speaking about the remarkable transformation in Ogun over the past five decades, the former Head of Service revealed that the State has evolved in both structure, function and infrastructural development to meet the demands of a rapidly changing world, following the policies and programs of successive administrations with the most recent being the ISEYA Agenda of Prince Dapo Abiodun.
Onasanya noted that the State under the present leadership has witnessed remarkable progress across multiple sectors to include infrastructural development, economic diversification, and institutional strengthening.
Highlighting some significant milestones that have placed the State on global map, Onasanya said the construction of the Gateway International Airport, the development of a deep seaport and a dry inland port, several road infrastructures, housing development, and urban renewal among others have improved connectivity, enhanced quality of lives, stimulated economic activities, and enhanced the State’s competitiveness in attracting both local and international investors.
Following the present trajectory, the former Head of Service assured that the future of the State is very bright with the massive influx of investors into the State due to the ease of doing business policy of the Governor Dapo Abiodun led government with the recent development plan of Pure Dairy Herds, led by Mr. Farouk Gumel, to establish one of the largest dairy farms in Nigeria in the Ogun West Senatorial District with an initial investment of $250 million.
According to him, the company has already acquired land for the project and is partnering with international experts to develop a world-class dairy facility that will strengthen local milk production, support food security, create employment, and deepen Nigeria’s agricultural value chain
On his part, the Nigeria's High Commissioner to United Kingdom, Alhaji Aminu Dalhatu commended the Association for putting the event together, adding that it would enable Ogun indigenes in diaspora to contribute their quota to the development of the State.
Speaking earlier, the President of the Association, Chief Mrs Jumoke Ariyo said the event was put together to appreciate the founding fathers of the State at 50 and to further cross fertilize ideas on the potential and opportunities that can move the State forward.
Highlight of the event was the presentation of Awards to indigenes from diverse professional background where the immediate past Head of Service of the State, Mr. Kehinde Onasanya was honored with Public Service Excellence Award.
Femi Osipitan
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