Ogun at 50: A Reflection on Governance, Human Capital, and Development A Wale Kuku Perspective At fifty, Ogun State stands at a defining crossroads—old enough to reflect honestly on its journey, yet young enough to boldly reimagine its future. This milestone is more than a celebration of years passed; it is a moment of reckoning. A time to interrogate choices made, capacities built, and opportunities missed—and, more importantly, to clarify the path forward. History will not judge Ogun by its age, but by the quality of decisions it makes at this moment. Governance: From Intent to Impact Governance is the engine room of development. Ogun’s journey over the decades reveals flashes of strategic intent—industrial corridors, infrastructural expansion, and the advantage of proximity to major economic hubs. These are important foundations. However, governance must go beyond projects, announcements, and political timelines. It must be people-centred, data-informed, transparent, and accou...
The Journey Continues: A Message of Thanks and Purpose I am deeply grateful to everyone who reached out with birthday wishes, prayers, kind words, and encouragement. Your love, support, and belief mean more to me than I can adequately express. I do not take it for granted—ever. My resolve is strengthened to keep doing more for our people and our future. Going forward, we will: • Support more businesses, especially SMEs and founder-led enterprises • Expand support for the creative industry and small businesses, through seminars, exposure, structured mentorship, and improved access to markets • Upgrade NG Grow, expanding into animal farming, greenhouse agriculture, and significantly more cultivated acres • Incubate more youth-led businesses, helping young people move from ideas to viable companies • Keep the NG Business Hub open and active for everyone, as a shared space for learning, building, and collaboration • Launch a new Business Plan & Venture Inc...