Abiodun proves cynics wrong

• Published date: 20 January 2023
• Publication title: Nigeria - The Nation

When Governor Dapo Abiodun was campaigning to be Governor of Ogun State in 2018, a lot of things were said to disparage him. Some faulted his capacity while the opposition and naysayers said if elected, he has no experience nor a good plan for the state. Some averred that he was going to mismanage the state's funds but Governor Abiodun today with his stellar performance has shut down critics and his rivals who believe by now Ogun state will have rescinded in fortune instead, the state is soaring high and hitting a milestone that has never been achieved since the state's formation over four decades ago.

While many are wondering how Governor Abiodun was able to change the fortune of the state to become economically viable, while many are trying to downplay his many achievements in making Ogun state a destination hub for investment; his achievement has continued to speak volumes of his brilliancy and how he has been able to coordinate the affairs of the state to the path of prosperity in all ramifications. As of today; Ogun state has witnessed a surge in industrialization within its territories as many companies are looking to partner with the state to cite its industry which is turning the gateway state into a production hub. Not only that; Ogun state has also increased its capacity in the area of the agricultural revolution, educational investment, job creation, ICT revolution also infrastructural and urban renewal that has positively affected the border town neglected by the previous administration. This has opened the pathway to the current revolution in Ogun which is bringing...