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 …
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In a landmark event for Ondo State, His Excellency Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa was inaugurated on February 24, 2025, as the state’s seventh democratically elected governor. During his inspiring inaugural address, Governor Aiyedatiwa unveiled his administration’s vision for progress, inclusivity, and transformation. He announced a new Development Policy thrust titled O’DATIWA O’ DIRORUN, meaning “OUR EASE,” …
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The DAWN Commission expresses condolences over the passing of Chief Ayodele Adebanjo, a nationalist and elder statesman, who departed this life February 14, 2025, at the age of 96. Born on April 10, 1928, in Ogun State, Chief Adebanjo’s journey was marked by a commitment to justice, equity, and the advancement of the Yoruba people …
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COMMUNIQUÉ ISSUED AT THE END OF THE SOUTH WEST GOVERNORS’ FORUM MEETING HELD ON THURSDAY, 13TH FEBRUARY 2025, AT THE GOVERNOR’S OFFICE, ALAUSA, IKEJA, LAGOS STATE The South West Governors’ Forum, comprising the Governors of Lagos, Ogun, Oyo, Osun, Ekiti, and Ondo States, held its meeting on Thursday, 13th February 2025, at the Governor’s Office, …
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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 …
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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 …
The Development Agenda for Western Nigeria (DAWN) Commission hosted a roundtable discourse titled “Beyond Administrative Boundaries: Reimagining Nigeria’s Development through Regional Integration.” The event, held at the Commission’s office in Cocoa House, Ibadan, marked the 60th birthday celebration of Dr. Kayode Fayemi, former Governor of Ekiti State, while addressing critical issues of regional development and …
Calls for Decentralised Policing in Nigeria The Development Agenda for Western Nigeria (DAWN) Commission today commemorates the fifth anniversary of the Western Nigeria Security Network, codenamed Amotekun, marking a transformative milestone in Nigeria’s security landscape. Launched in Ibadan on January 9, 2020, Amotekun has emerged as a beacon of innovative community policing, demonstrating remarkable success …
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November 8th, 2024. The Development Agenda for Western Nigeria (DAWN) Commission welcomed the Federal Government’s announcement to construct seven new dams across the six Southwest states, marking a significant milestone in regional agricultural development and food security enhancement. In a statement released on Friday, the organization said the infrastructure initiative aligns with its advocacy, for …
October 29, 2024 PRESS STATEMENT PRESIDENT TINUBU’S PROPOSED TAX REFORMS: A PATHWAY TO SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT FOR ALL REGIONS OF NIGERIA The Development Agenda for Western Nigeria (DAWN) Commission has carefully reviewed the concerns expressed by the esteemed members of the Northern Governors Forum regarding the proposed Tax Reform Bill, particularly as it relates to Value …
