Community leaders, traders, and artisans across Ogun State have showered encomiums on Governor Dapo Abiodun, applauding his administration’s sustained push for grassroots economic development and infrastructure expansion.
The commendations took center stage during the joint celebration of the 2026 International Community Day and World Trades Day, organized by the Ogun State Ministry of Community Development and Cooperatives. The vibrant event was held at the Social Development Institute in Shasha, Iperu-Remo, drawing stakeholders from various sectors of the state’s economy.
Grassroots Impact and Financial Interventions
Speaking at the gathering, the Chairman of the State Community Development Council (CDC), Adefemi Adetayo, noted that the administration’s people-oriented policies have significantly catalysed individual and collective prosperity across local communities and business sectors.
Amplifying this sentiment, the Chairman of the Traders and Artisans Council, Omoniyi Babatope, singled out Governor Abiodun for historic financial backing, highlighting the disbursement of a N500 million intervention grant specifically targeted at local artisans.
”Governor Abiodun has distinguished himself as the first state chief executive to approve a direct N500 million grant to support local artisans and small businesses. This intervention has remarkably improved working conditions, injected liquidity into our businesses, and catalyzed productivity across board,” Babatope stated.
He pledged the unwavering loyalty and continued support of the state’s artisans for the government’s economic blueprint, while urging the administration to sustain welfare-driven initiatives.
Government Reaffirms Partnership
The Commissioner for Community Development and Cooperatives, Ademola Balogun, emphasized that the dual celebration serves as a vital platform to honor the self-help initiatives of grassroots communities and recognize the engine role played by traders and artisans.
Balogun reiterated the state government’s dedication to inclusive governance, describing Community Development Associations (CDAs) and trade bodies as indispensable allies in identifying localized needs, maintaining peaceful coexistence, and executing high-impact community projects.
Royal and Political Endorsements
The event also featured glowing goodwill messages from prominent traditional rulers and political leaders, including:
- Oba Abdul-Razak Adenugba, the Ebumawe of Ago-Iwoye
- Senator Olabode Mustapha, the Osi of Egbaland
- Bayo Dayo
They lauded the governor’s multi-sectoral achievements and charged residents, traders, and community leaders to maintain a collaborative front with the state government.
Grants, Subventions, and Recognition
Highlighting the day’s events was the formal presentation of grants-in-aid and subventions to several deserving bodies, including the Itesuwaju CDA (Ado-Odo/Ota), Ikenne Area CDA, Egba Aarin ACDA, alongside the state’s apex Trader and Artisans and Community Development councils.
In recognition of exceptional service to community growth, prestigious awards were conferred on notable personalities, such as:
- Former Commissioner Gbenga Ademosun
- Oba Abdul-Razak Adenugba (Ebumawe of Ago-Iwoye)
- Hon. Gboyega Nasiru Isiaka (House of Representatives member for Imeko-Afon Federal Constituency)
- Elder Adeshina Adejumo
- Oba James Obafemi Saliu (Ologere of Ogere)
- Sakirudeen Adebakin (Clerk of the Ogun State House of Assembly)
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