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Our mega schools ‘ll make Ondo second to none –Mimiko Mimiko Commissions Projects, Promises to make People Centre of Developmental Projects Manage information in such a way that it will do what it is supposed to do without heating up the polity - Ranti Akerele Mimiko Salutes Nigerians On Nation's 50th Anniversary, Calls For The Enthronement Of True Democracy Dont place congratulatory messages in both the print and electronic media on my birthday - Dr. Olusegun Mimiko ODSG Pays N81 million Pension Arrears To Retired Teachers Mimiko Assures Of Youth Employment In Ondo Mimiko Mourns Dead Poly Union Leaders, Say Death Painful ODSG Holds Maritime Summit In Akure Ondo Deep Sea Port Takes Off Soon, Mimiko Ondo Mourns Prof Babatunde Fafunwa Akin Maboghunje Calls For Effective Land Utilization Ondo Shows Commitment To Establishment Of Deep Sea Port, Spends N24bn US To Assist Ondo On People-Oriented Programmes- Envoy Dr. Olusegun Mimiko rejoices with the people of Ekiti State over the declaration of Dr, Kayode Fayemi as the authentic and true winner of the 2007 Gubernatorial Elections Work Begins On Deep Sea Port In Ondo State As Mimiko Inaugurates Technical Committee Court Of Appeal, Akure Division Takes Off, Begins Sittings Approval of Ondo new CJ moves to Assembly ONDO FLAGS OFF FIRST RESIDENCY CARD PROJECT IN AFRICA Governor Mimiko Performs The Ground-Breaking Ceremony Of The Arakale Road Dualization Project Anglican Primate Lauds Mimiko Over Projects Wants Leaders To Make The Masses Their Focal Point Ondo Institutes Education Foundation For Late Don...Restates Resolve To Restore Lost Glory In Education House Order: Count Ondo Out Mimiko To Jonathan: You Must Give Us Credible Election In 2011 Mimiko Flags Off Another Mega Primary School In Ikare PRESS RELEASE Mimiko condoles with family of late Ondo CJ over death Ondo State Governor, Dr Olusegun Mimiko has paid a condolence visit to the family of the late former Chief Judge of the State, Justice Solomon Adeloye at Ijapo Estate in Akure t Ondo State Library Board Tender Ondo hails OSUSTECH License Release Mimiko Mourns Loss of Ondo Labour Party Spokesman Mimiko salutes Moslem on Eid-el kabir celebration, calls for greater sacrifices Mimiko taks Ondo Pilgrims to Jerusalem to pray for 2011 elections Mimiko reads riot act to Ondo political office holders, urges rededicate to service of the people Decentralise Ecological Problems Control, Mimiko Tells FG Ondo appoints RUGIPO Rector Refusal of Visa to 11-year old winner of Ondo mountain climbing fiesta & officials: Ondo excoriates Spanish Embassy PRESS BRIEFING BY THE HONOURABLE COMMISSIONER FOR INFORMATION, ONDO STATE, MR RANTI AKERELE ON THE WEEKLY STATE EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MEETING IN AKURE ON THURSDAY 25th NOVEMBER, 2010. Mimiko congratulates Osun’s Aregbesola Bad Federal Roads: Hand Over to States, Mimiko Tells FG Two More Housing Estates Under Way In Ondo ODSG Declares Nov. 29th Artisans Day, Disburses N280m... To Send Artisans To India For Training OSUSTECH: Beyond PDP’s lies. Ondo Govt Pays N48B Benefit To Retired Workers PRESS BRIEFING Governor Mimiko delivers the 3rd Safe Motherhood lecture SECURITY CHALLENGES MAY MAR 2011 POLLS, MIMIKO TELLS ARMED FORCES Mimiko rallies Yoruba race for greater exploits, commends Awolowo Ondo State Governor, Dr. Olusegun Mimiko, on Monday held a meeting with his Osun and Ekiti states counterparts, Mr. Rauf Aregbesola and Dr. Kayode Fayemi respectively, in Akure where they unfolded plans for economic ties among their states. Ondo government to facilitate decongestion of prisons Mimiko Flags-Off Biggest Microsoft Academy Agreement in the World Enahoro: A quintessential nationalist - Mimiko Governor Mimiko approves 50% of the basic salary as 13th month bonus 2011: Prepare for Jail, CP warms biased policemen Mimiko flags off N19.5 billion road project, promises rapid development for riverine area of Ondo .... commends Jonathan over NDDC Governor Mimiko presents the 2011 Budget Ondo boosts SMEs with N2B BOI partnership fund The New Ondo State Labour Party Executives Mimiko salutes Nigerians on Christmas celebrations Double honours as Mimiko bags achievement awards at the weekend Press Statement by the Hon. Commissioner for Information, Mr Ranti Akerele on the outcome of the Ondo State Executive Council Meetings held on 15TH & 23RD December, 2010. Don’t Repeat Past Role in 2011, Mimiko Tells Army New Year: Mimiko recommends Hope, Resilience and Vigilance Abuja bomb blast, Governor Mimiko commiserates with victims families, calls for apprehension of culprits Avoid Partiality in Order not to Ruin Democracy, Mimiko tells Security Agencies Mimiko Condoles Suswan on the Loss of Aide Be more proactive this year, Governor Mimiko charge Ondo workers Governor Mimiko to reach a mutual agreement with workers on the payment of the proposed minimum wage Mimiko Breaks 30 Years-Old Jinx, Flags Off Direct Construction of House ARMED FORCES REMEMBRANCE DAY: MIMIKO WARNS ARMED FORCES AGAINST UNLAWFUL ORDERS DURING GENERAL ELECTION NIGERIA, A FAILED STATE, DUE TO FALSEHOOD – LASEBIKAN Ondo partners Catholic Church on Education development, sets to regain lost glory MIMIKO FLAGS OFF VOTERS' REGISTRATION EXERCISE IN ONDO ONDO REMEMBERS FALLEN HEROES, TO CATER FOR THEIR WIDOWS INEC Voters’ Register: Governor Mimiko leads 5000 – man sensitization rally on One-Man-One-Vote Voters Regiatration: Mimiko expresses worry over technical hitches, urges INEC to brace up FAKE VOTERS REGISTER IN CIRCULATION IN ONDO STATE ONDO LP RAISES ALARM OVER PARALLEL REGISTRATION BY PDP MIMIKO MAKES MINOR CHANGES IN CABINET, APPOINTS NEW COMMISSIONER Why Ondo people support us-Mimiko Mimiko condoles with Owo people over the death of State Chairman of Local Government Service Commission Over 5000 members of opposition parties in Ondo joins Labour Party (LP) Mimiko pays condolence visit to family of late Ondo Local Government Service Commission boss Budget Implementation: Mimiko reads riot act to MDAs, insists on 100% implementation Ondo @35: Mimiko calls for more dedication, prayers...says Ondo State will shine again ONDO ORDERS MARKET CLOSURE…Last opportunity for market women and men to register Again, PDP loses members to LP in Ondo as 7000 dump party in Idanre Mimiko at Redeemed Church parley for politicians, tasks clerics on fervent prayers for nation Ondo approves slalry increase for workers WORLD BANK LAUDS ONDO GOVERNOR OVER SAFE MOTHERHOOD PROJECT ODSG BEGINS INQUIRY INTO ARIGIDI AND Port Harcourt Tragedy: Mimiko condoles Jonathan, Rivers People...calls for training for Police in crowd control Governor Mimiko clocks 2years in office, to mark anniversary with life-changing projects across the State 10,000 dumps PDP for Labour in Ondo Governor Mimiko commissions Olympic-size swimming pools, 34 years after was conceived Mimiko begins Second Year Anniversary, commissions N2.1billion confidence building projects National participation necessary for state actualization - Prof Kole Omotosho Mimiko@2: I will make you happier, Mimiko assures Ondo people as he clocks two years in office Mimiko commissions N350 million community projects as activities marking his second anniversary enter second week OSUSTECH takes off as 99 pioneer students matriculate Mimiko promises better deals for Southern Ondo, commissions Igbokoda jetty, N220million Okitipupa market Agagu's commissioner, 10,000 others dump PDP for LP MIMIKO FLAGS OFF N3.9B EMURE ILE-OWO-IYERE ROAD DUALIZATION GOVERNOR MIMIKO MOURNS PASSAGE OF ADESANYA'S WIFE Ondo LP forecloses merger, says good governance its focus Mimiko flags off N4.8 billion Ikare-Akoko Ajowa road… commissions 210 Ikare regional market Emulating the Iroko of Ondo 7students of Ondo varsity bag 1st Class Honours as Governor Mimiko institutes Prizes for Pa Atiku Bamidele Mimiko and the former Governor of the State, Chief Adebayo Adefarati April Polls: Mimiko reads riot acts to election riggers, receives 10,000 PDP members in Agagu’s town Mimiko make case for more funding for education Mrs. Mimiko rallies women support for April polls Mimiko condoles with Shema over death of ADC, others Mimiko inaugurates 9-man panel of inquiry into communal crises Mimiko offers assistance to rainstorm, fire victims April 2011 polls: Governor Mimiko leads LP Mega rally, urges electorate to defend their votes Ondo Agric Village debuts with 1,500 graduate resident farmers LP Women preach against political violence. MIMIKO FLAGS OFF N1B IDIOGBA-ILEPETE WATERWAYS DREDGING Jimoh Ibrahim vows to burn down Ondo as ODSG asks Presidency to call him to order Mrs. Mimiko urges women to seek divine intervention for violence- free election. Four PDP Thugs Nabbed With Arms In Ondo State...we hve been vidicated, Ondo LP Mimiko’s Reaction to National Assembly Poll Cancellation Learn from your experience, Governor Mimiko tells INEC. Ondo LP task IG on curtailing PDP violence streaks Agagu, other PDP chiefs plan arrest of our chieftains, boast to have bribed Police, INEC, Ondo LP cries out Governor Mimiko condoles Awolowo family over death of Mrs Soyode Governor Mimiko thanks the people of Ondo says NASS election signifies end of imposition in Nigeria …..Ondo LP too, lampoons election losers Ondo LP ratifies decision on Jonathan I will not dump Labour Party- Gov Mimiko Mimiko congratulates Jonathan over victory says election, a call to duty…as Ondo LP carpets PDP for abandoning Jonathan during election Mimiko receives Ondo evacuated Corps members from North, urges them not to allow incident to dampen their patriotism House of Assembly Election: PDP Chieftain slaps Ondo Commissioner Mimiko okays Nigeria’s Electoral system, says it must be sustained Ondo State Governor, Dr Olusegun Mimiko on Wednesday thanked the people of the State for voting his party, the Labour Party, both at the National Assembly.. ODSG COMMITTED TO PAYMENT OF MINIMUM WAGE Mimikos wife vows to eradicate Breast Cancer among women in Ondo We broke the “only woman” syndrome in ODHA to give voice to women- Mimiko Mimiko condoles Funke Egbemode over loss of husband Mimiko lifts commerce in Ondo, builds N150million ultra modern market Mimiko commiserates with CJN POLL WINNERS IN ONDO STATE GET INEC CERTIFICATE OF RETURNS Mimiko calls for redistribution of nation’s resources Serve the people with all your might, Mimiko charges 36 NASS and ODHA members elect Mimiko commends Nigerian Army over neutrality in 2011 Elections $110 Urban- development funds: World Bank commends ODSG over commitment to community development projects Mimiko tasks newly elected NASS members on need to legislate for the people Mimiko commends National Assembly as Ondo LP Senators –elect endorse David Mark as Senate President Mimiko says current revenue allocation against true federalism …calls for enactment of new legislation by incoming Federal Law makers Mimiko promises to make Ondo Public Service best in Nigeria THREE DAY INDUCTION SEMINAR FOR NEWLY ELECTED MEMBERS OF SENATE, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVE AND THE STATE HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY FROM ONDO STATE. Mimiko receives PDP members into LP says Ondo People are no pushovers Go to your constituencies, Mimiko charges appointees Mimiko charges legislators-elect on true federalism, state police Again, PDP loses scores to Ondo LP Mimiko signs law to revise Ondo laws 33 years after a similar exercise Ondo rehabilitates Unity Schools with 600million, assures on quality education Mimiko tasks FG on investment in research Ondo State has received the blessings of the Catholic Bishop of Ondo Diocese, Most Reverend Dr. Jude Arogundade. THE OUTCOME OF THE STATE EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MEETING OF WEDNESDAY 1ST JUNE 2011 Mimiko calls for masses-oriented programmes as Ondo marks June 12 with talks on sustainable democracy Ondo PDP pioneer chairman, Agagu`s Commissioner lead thousands to LP Mimiko promises to complete Akure city transformational projects, says Ondo'll be cynosure of all eyes Mimiko calls for masses-oriented programmes as Ondo marks June 12 with talks on sustainable democracy Mimiko promises to complete Akure city transformational projects ONDO WORKERS CALL OF STRIKE AS ODSG, WORKERS AGREE ON PAYMENT OF ‘SALARY RELATIVITY ODSG TO PAY N14, 000 SALARY RELATIVITY AS WORKERS SUSPEND STRIKE Mimiko denies nominating aide for President Jonathan Mimiko Speaks On 2011 And Future Elections In Nigeria Ondo PDP, Others Are Irritants – ODSG Christy Essien-Igbokwe, a loss so painful, Mimiko Two die, as Mimiko’s Wife Rescues Accident Victims on Ore-Shagamu road Congratulatory Message There was wild jubilation in Akure on Friday as civil servants trooped in their hundreds to celebrate the approval by the Ondo State Government to pay the N18,000 minimum wage to them. Why We are Paying N18,000-ODSG Mimiko Harps on use of Local Talent in Nation Building The Outcome of the State Executive Council Meeting held on Wednesday 6th July,2011 Mimiko Hosts Hasfat Abiola, Promises to Empower Womenfolk ODSG Warns Workers Against Illegal Strike Ondo State Position on Minimum Wage Ondo Abiye Project a Benchmark for Africa____WORLD BANK Go back to your Duty Posts, Mimiko Urges Ondo Workers Mimiko Plans Alternative Power Supply for Ondo Revolutionary Agriculture Village The Ondo State government said the decision of the Labour Police Commends Ondo Govt Over Crime Reduction Mimiko reiterates commitment to Ondo’s development I Never Called ACN Party of Criminals, Mimiko Mimiko Dissolves Cabinet Mimiko Promises to Excite Ondo Traders Mimiko Charges Muslims to Rededicate Mimiko Commiserates with Damilola Kuteyi’s Family Over Death ODSG Repair SAGAMU – ORE – BENIN ROAD Anglican Primate, Okoh, Harps on Essence of Holy pilgrimage Mimiko Flags of Direct Sales of Kerosene in Ondo Business woman, Pastor Damilola Kuteyi buried in Ondo Mimiko Inspects Ondo Second Agric Village, Vows To Tackle Poverty Ondo LP Reacts to Dr Olaiya Oni Akoko royal Fathers pays solidarity Mimiko Commissions Projects Vows to Empower more Women Mimiko Commiserates with Aikhomu’s Family US Group Gives Free Medical Services in Ondo Science and Technology, our Hope for Development-Mimiko Ondo kingdom Gears for Rapid industrial Development President Jonathan Promises To Assist Guinea Bissau MIMIKO Receives Panel Reports on Communal Crises, Mimiko Hosts Statisticians Ooni in Ondo, harps on Yoruba unity Ondo’s new emergency medical service to tackle deaths on roads Again, World Bank commends Mimiko’s Safe motherhood programme STAN quiz contest winners go to Taiwan ONDO CONDEMNS UN BOMB BLAST Ondo to partner Communications Ministry to drive ICT development Ibadan Flood: Ondo commiserates with Oyo people over disaster Ondo sets for Local Government election as House of Assembly approves ODSIEC members Mimiko Swears in Electoral Commission Members ask them to Live above Board ONDO REVISES 35 YEAR-OLD OBSOLETE LAWS FOR EFFECTIVE ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE Aftermath of 32 lost souls,Governor Mimiko orders immediate works on Owo/ Benin road Mimiko assures transporters of better deals as over 2000 join LP Auto crashes: Again, Ondo rehabilitates FG roads, calls for urgent actions to avoid more disasters Ajasin Varsity Don appointed ODIEC Chair Be above board and carry people along, Mimiko tasks new LG bosses Cleric tasks OBJ on Boko Haram menace Ondo launches HIV/ AIDS counselling in rural areas ODSG restates determination to make ondo economic hub in west Africa Ondo safe motherhood model mimiko receives commendation to be honoured Mimiko sends commissioner nominee to assembly Mimiko Advocates State Police •Mob kills 2 Robbery Suspects in Police Custody Ondo Constructs 200 Boreholes For Rural Communities Ifira-Akoko Gets New Traditional Ruler, Tasks Ondo Govt On Development Ondo Executes 80 Electrification Projects Agro-tourism wonder in Ondo State:As Mimiko turns jungle to city ,Employs 1,087 graduate. Ondo Plans to Establish Helicopter Company Police, Vigilante hunt fleeing armed robbers Mimiko Sets to Host Film Makers, Scholars Mimiko Frees 6 Prisoners, Commutes 5 Others Sentences Ondo gov’s wife Charged Government on N/Delta Communities Development Roads: Govt to Pay N150m Compensation to Owners Ondo govt bans indiscrimate posters, billboards Law on urban development in Ondo coming Isikan: Ondo’s 5-star market in Akure. Facilities: •24hrs solar light •Creche •Clinic •Toilets •Police post •Bank •Boreholes •Mosque Govt Earmarks N107m for Scholarship Politician Donates N100m Equipment to Hospitals Give Your Girls Sound Education - Mrs. Mimiko CAF Confederation Cup: Mimiko Pledges Cash Reward For Sunshine Players Ondo: A mother and child touch Ministries, Departments and Agencies in Ondo State have been called upon to present yet to be executed capital projects captured in the 2011 budget. Mimiko declares Polio-sensitization days supports immunization exercise with N86.4M Project Mimiko’s Innovations, Akinmade Charges OSRC Board UNIDO’s $4.6m palm oil program for Ondo, Akwa Ibom Awo’s ideals lured me into politics — Mimiko We Won’t Deviate from our Agenda -Mimiko...Commends Kunlere Mimiko Lauded over People-Oriented Projects Ondo PDP looses to Mimiko in NDDC Board Member Nomination Mimiko Promises New Radio Station Mechanic Village, NEPA Market to be Inaugurated soon – Mimiko Governor’s wife admonishes drivers, commuters Unemployment, a Security issue —Mimiko Ondo set to check indiscriminate parking on major roads Ondo to Reduce Maternal Mortality by 90 Percent Before 2015- Mimiko Ondo Unveils Community Health Insurance Ondo plans wildlife park for tourists Mimiko, Tambuwal Admonish Muslims Mimiko: Poverty, Threat to Peace Mimiko Seeks Peace in oil Producing Communities Mimiko Urges Oba Akinruntan, Other Traditional Rulers to Unite Why we build mega schools – Mimiko Ondo Disburses N151m To Farmers NEC endorses removal of fertiliser subsidy Iroko 2013 platform endorses Mimiko at Irele Ondo set for ODSFA Academy tourney Ondo to prosecute offenders of indiscriminate pasting of posters, sets up offenders’ courts I will ensure the completion of Road Project –Mimiko FUTA Honours Mimiko, Shonekan at Convocation We’ve spent N2.5bn on community projects –Mimiko We took no Money from Tinubu – Ondo LP Combating Infant Maternal Mortality: The Mimiko Initiative Mimiko won’t dump LP – Akinmade Mimiko’s Urban Renewal Paves Way For Movement, Shopping Without Tears Ese-Odo Seeks Traditional Rulers’ Support On Development LG Needs Autonomy To Perform Efficiently– Hon Tirsel Ondo Council Tackles Insecurity Tinubu Didn’t Fund Mimiko’s Campaign In Ondo State, Mimiko Spearheads Urban Renewal Mimiko get menical award Mimiko Assures Corps Members of Safety Ondo to Institute Award for Clean Markets I’ll support Mimiko for Second Term, Says Enikuomehin, PDP Chieftain Nigeria: 3,000 Health Workers Trained in Ondo Mimiko Emerges NUJ Governor Of The Year Ondo re-assures on Improved Farming productivity Mimiko Through The Microscope Mimiko bags Best Gov of the Year Award in London Ondo farm settlement ready for first harvest Ondo to develop Idanre with Mare festival Nigeria: Mimiko Calls for More Partnership With Farmers Tough time awaits forest encroachers —Ondo govt Youth Empowerment is key to Nation-building THE STATES Ondo State wins Dangote contest Traditional Ruler Calls for Creation of more LGs in Ondo Ondo Assembly passes N142b re-ordering budget The new face of shopping in Ondo SUNSHINE GRABS AL-ITTIHAD’S HIT MAN, AZUKA Mimiko assures of speedy completion of ongoing projects Nigeria: We’re Modeling Ondo State On Auto-Pilot Ondo Assembly wants ministry to boost culture, tourism Ondo Lawmaker Commends Mimiko for Intervening in LP Crisis Mare festival hero, father back from Dubai tour It was an evergreen life changing exposure Govt Earmarks N2.3bn for Accident Centre Mimiko lauds Ode-Aye at Layelu Day Celebration Ondo Explains Sack Of 131 Workers Mimiko Seeks House Approval For 3 Commissioner Nominees ONDO: What difference has Mimiko made OSOPADEC executes N3bn projects in Ondo Women no longer play the second fiddle – Tunde-Suara Outcry over Ondo ‘re-ordered’ budget Ondo promotes 1,381 workers Mimiko to revolutionise tourism The Sun Shines at Media Merit Awards S-African, Spanish climbers for Ondo’s hill climbing event How Glo made Ekimogun Day 2011 Glow Mare Festival Kicks Off Tomorrow Challenges Posed by Opposition Parties Influence Our Commitment –Mimiko Ondo Demolishes 92 Houses for Motor Park Mimiko swears-in 3 new commissioners 17 Ondo Communities Get N73m govt’s Support Capacity Collapse, Worst Bane of National Development Ondo Reads Riot Act to Civil Servants Mimiko inaugurates N235m market Color, Culture and Climbing Climax Mare Mimiko Procures First Water Drilling Rigs for Ondo Ondo Gives N600m Loans to Artisans A case of leadership in turning the tide of maternal mortality in Nigeria Mimiko Gives N250m Loan to Traders Madalla bombing: Evil days lie ahead if… –Mimiko No parallel chairman in our party :Ondo LP. Between Mimiko and the predators Prosecute Beneficiaries of oil Subsidy Senator. Mimiko Charges Citizens On Peaceful Co-Existence Group Lauds Deji’s Appointment as Ondo Obas’Chairman The State Ondo Assembly wants Boroffice’s Senate seat declared vacant. PDP, ACN lose 15 groups, leaders to Ondo LP Imafon Community gets Electricity, after 200 years Ondo LP may recall Sen Boroffice Profiles in Scale-up: China, Nigeria ink deal to invest $2.55B in 15 integrated biorefinery projects. Human Empowerment: Sowore Donates Items To People Of Ese-Odo LG 2013: Mimiko not Under Pressure –Commissioner Ondo Community illuminated after 200 years Mimiko Assures Ondo non-indigenes of Security NDDC Promises to Provide Water, Roads in Ondo Community Strike Paralyses Commercial Activities in Ondo Mimiko has Changed Face of Governance in Ondo—Akinmade PFN Assures Northerners in S-West of Safety LABOUR STRIKE DAY 5 Mimiko Promises Better Deal For Judiciary Mimiko will Win in Ondo –Olumilua NIGERIA PAYS TRIBUTE TO ITS FALLEN HEROES Mimiko Allays fear Over oil Subsidy Removal Give Mimiko Another Chance, Ondo Indigenes Urged Ondo SWAN Elects New Exco Gov Mimiko Is Unstoppable – Akinmade Mimiko Seeks Help for Less Privileged Mimiko’s Three Years of Intimidating Transformation Mimiko Gives Reason for his Administrations Success DR. Olusegun Mimiko – Governor of Ondo State Ondo Spends N306 Million On Gratuity 107 Benefit from Ondo Health Scheme LP: People will Reclaim their Mandate Ondo Set for Digital Revolution Mimiko, Oshiomhole, others pay last respects to Madam Akinlaja Mimiko presents 2012 budget FG, Ondo govt sign MOU on Cassava Production Liberian President, 3 Govs For Zik Leadership Award Mimiko: LP ’ll defeat opposition parties Southwest Governors Seek Better Allocation from Federation Account Ondo begins clearing of Water hyacinth in Riverine Communities Ondo To Provide Teaching Aids For Mega SchoolsCopyright © 2011 State Information Technology Agency | Sitemap