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Abiodun declares Ogun ready for state police, as cash transfer scheme begins in Sagamu

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has declared his administration’s readiness to establish a state police force, describing it as a critical step towards strengthening security, protecting investments and sustaining the state’s growing economic activities. The governor also announced the immediate commencement of a social investment cash transfer programme for vulnerable residents to…

Abiodun declares Ogun ready for state police, as cash transfer scheme begins in Sagamu

Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, declared his readiness to establish a state police force, emphasizing its importance for bolstering security and enhancing economic activities. Simultaneously, he initiated a cash transfer program to aid vulnerable residents facing increased expenses due to global oil and gas supply chain disruptions caused by the Israel-American-Iran conflict.

During a town hall meeting in Sagamu, Abiodun announced the cash transfer scheme would begin immediately in Sagamu and expand to other communities across the state. The governor also highlighted plans to sink boreholes in all 236 wards, providing transformers and solar-powered streetlights to improve access to basic amenities and security.

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