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At the DAWN Commission, we understand that the future of Southwest Nigeria’s livestock sector hinges on the adoption of humane and sustainable livestock practices. In response, we launched PAAWS (Promoting Animal Awareness and Welfare in the Southwest)—an initiative committed to enhancing animal treatment, health, and productivity across the region. We believe that healthy animals contribute …

BEYOND ETHICS: ANIMAL WELFARE AS AN ECONOMIC GAME-CHANGER IN SOUTHWEST NIGERIA Read More »

March 20, 2025 The Development Agenda for Western Nigeria (DAWN) Commission and the Ara Growth & Development Foundation (AGDF) today signed a Memorandum of Understanding to implement the Community-Led Development Toolkit (COLDET) project, marking a significant milestone in grassroots development initiatives in Southwest Nigeria. The ceremony, held at DAWN Commission’s office in Ibadan, was attended …

DAWN Commission and Ara Growth & Development Foundation Sign MoU for Pioneering Community Development Project Read More »

Ticking Time Bomb for Public Health Southwest Nigeria has experienced a dramatic 110.3% increase in the Cost of a Healthy Diet (CoHD) between October 2023 and September 2024, significantly outpacing the national average rise of 91.1%. By September 2024, the average daily CoHD in the region stood at ₦1,598, translating to nearly ₦200,000 per month …

THE RISING COST OF A HEALTHY DIET IN SOUTHWEST NIGERIA Read More »

The Development Agenda for Western Nigeria (DAWN) Commission has released the “2025 Climate Outlook for Southwest Nigeria,” providing projections on anticipated weather patterns and their potential effects on sectors such as agriculture, water resources, and urban planning. This report, based on data from the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), aims to assist policymakers, stakeholders, and the …

DAWN Commission Publishes 2025 Climate Outlook for Southwest Nigeria Read More »

In a newly released report, titled “2025 Fiscal Policy Priorities: Towards Improved Competitiveness in Southwest Nigeria,” the Development Agenda for Western Nigeria (DAWN) Commission provides detailed analysis of the 2025 budgets across Southwest Nigeria, highlighting significant expansion in fiscal spending and infrastructure development priorities. National Budget Highlights At the national level, the Federal Government has …

REPORT: Southwest Nigeria’s 2025 Budget Analysis Reveals Ambitious Growth Plans Amid Economic Challenges Read More »

The Southwest Stakeholders Education Summit, themed “Collaborating for Improved Learning Outcomes” held few months ago in Ibadan, Oyo state, brought together a diverse group of participants including government officials from the six Southwest States and Federal Government, educators, parents and development partners. The Summit was geared towards highlighting and addressing the critical challenges of basic …

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