On May 29, 1999, power was transferred to a democratically-elected government after many years of military rule and the country has been able to sustain the democratic government for an unbroken 22 years; the longest in the history of democratic governance in Nigeria’s history. The democratic governance that kicked off on May 29, 1999 brought […]
ONDO ANTHEM, OPEN GRAZING AND MATTERS ARISING (pdf) The Development Agenda for Western Nigeria (DAWN) Commission has observed with concern the highly orchestrated campaign of calumny mounted by some individuals and groups over the recent action of Arakunrin Akeredolu, SAN in finding a lasting solution to the attack on the farmers and their farmlands by […]
by Ojo Oyewamide, Senior Special Assistant to Governor Rotimi Akeredolu on Media and Publicity What would have been the security situation in Ondo state without the roarings and hunting of Amotekun? Some days ago, four kidnappers were fanged by the State Security Network (Amotekun Corps). The security agency also rescued some victims from the den […]
The Development Agenda for Western Nigeria (DAWN) Commission has Inaugurated the committee that will implement its digital literacy project in South West Nigeria. The committee, which is chaired by the immediate past Deputy Vice Chancellor (Research, Development & Partnership), University of Ibadan, Prof. Olanike Adeyemo, will work to upgrade digital skills level of young people […]
Speakers of Southern States Legislatures, at the weekend, threw their weight behind the Southern Governors’ resolutions, saying they are not just sacrosanct but will guarantee justice, fairness and equity in the country. Recall that Southern Governors last week in Asaba, met and came up with a communique banning open grazing of cattle, called for a […]
Governors of the 17 southern states under the aegis of the Southern Governors Forum have called on the federal government to convoke a national dialogue as a matter of urgency to address widespread agitations among Nigerians for greater inclusiveness in governance. “The federal government should convoke a national dialogue as a matter of urgency,” they […]
Theme: “Zero Malaria – Draw the Line Against Malaria” The DAWN Team, led by the Head, Health & Wellness Desk, Mrs. Gbemisola Olajuwon, on Tuesday, 27th April, 2021 attended a programme organised by the Oyo State Chapter, CSO for Malaria Control, Immunization and Nutrition (ACOMIN) on sensitization/awareness for World Malaria Day at Ojoo Market, Ibadan, […]
“FEDERALISM, INSECURITY AND THE CHALLENGE OF AGRICULTURE WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO THE SOUTH WEST” LECTURE DELIVERED BY AMBASSDOR JOE KESHI OON Director–General, BRACED Commission AT THE SECOND DIPO FAMAKINWA COLLOQUIUM HELD AT THE LAGOS AIRPORT HOTEL, IKEJA, LAGOS WEDNESDAY […]
The 2nd Dipo FAMAKINWA Colloquium, organised by DAWN Commission, was held at the Banquet Hall, Lagos Airport Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos on Wednesday, 21st April 2021. Dipo FAMAKINWA was the Pioneer Director General of DAWN Commission. He sadly passed on 4 years ago on the April 21, 2017. The Colloquium was organised to honour the man […]
2nd Nigerian Doctor to qualify as a Neurological Surgeon in 1967 Quintessential Neurological Surgeon, Neurologist, Distinguished Academic, Medical Historian, and Biographer (July 18, 1935 – April 8, 2021) DAWN Commission commiserates with families, friends and associates of the second Nigerian doctor to qualify as a Neurological Surgeon, Emeritus Professor Adelola Adeloye who died on April 8, […]