New Awujale to be appointed in Ogun before May 2027, governor says
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Daily Post
The governor of Nigeria’s Ogun State, Dapo Abiodun, says a new Awujale ruler will be appointed before 29 May 2027. At a meeting in Ijebu-Ode, he also outlined economic prospects linked to oil exploration and the Gateway Deep-Sea Port project, according to Daily Post Nigeria.
Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun says a new Awujale, the traditional ruler of Ijebuland, will be appointed before 29 May 2027. He gave the assurance on Tuesday at a meeting of stakeholders from the Ogun East senatorial district in Ijebu-Ode, reports Daily Post Nigeria.
Abiodun called on people to be patient while the succession process is concluded. He said he wanted an appointment that was peaceful and widely accepted, stressing the monarchy’s role in Ijebuland’s identity and unity.
The governor also outlined the economic prospects for Ogun East, where oil exploration activities are emerging and the Gateway Deep-Sea Port project is planned. He cited the discovery of crude oil near Eba Island and the port project in Ogun Waterside Local Government Area as potential drivers of investment and job creation. The Blue Marine Special Economic Zone was also among the projects mentioned.
