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Updated 16 October 2026, 14:52 Lagos time

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Government · Punch · Thu, 15 Oct 2026

Ogun deputy gov urges proactive physical planning to tackle slums, flooding

The Ogun State Deputy Governor called for proactive physical planning to anticipate and manage rapid urbanisation, population growth from Lagos, and industrial expansion, preventing issues like slums, flooding, traffic congestion, and environmental degradation. She urged the use of modern technologies, stakeholder engagement, and implementation of new laws and regulations to create inclusive, sustainable communities.

Pidgin: Ogun State Deputy Governor don call make dem do proactive physical planning ahead of time to handle quick-quick urban growth, people wey dey come from Lagos, and how industries dey expand, so dat dem fit prevent slums, flooding, traffic jam, and environmental wahala. She urge say make dem use modern technology, talk wit everybody wey concerned, and implement new laws and regulations to create communities wey go include everybody and sustainable.

How this affects you: Ogun State residents, developers, investors, communities, property owners, women, children, older persons, persons with disabilities and other vulnerable groups are affected by pressure on roads, drainage, water, sanitation, schools, healthcare and infrastructure due to unplanned rapid development.

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    Politics · Daily Trust · Thu, 15 Oct 2026

    2027: Tinubu Has Nothing More to Offer, Says APM Chairman

    The Chairman of the Allied Peoples Movement in Ogun State, Abayomi Sanyaolu, stated that President Bola Tinubu has nothing more to offer Nigeria and should complete his tenure to allow a new generation of leaders to emerge. He described APM's presidential candidate, Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, as the right leader with energy, integrity and concern for ordinary citizens' welfare to address the country's development challenges.

    Pidgin: Chairman of Allied Peoples Movement for Ogun State, Abayomi Sanyaolu, talk say President Bola Tinubu no get anything more wey e fit give Nigeria and e suppose finish im tenure make new generation of leaders take over. E describe APM presidential candidate wey be Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State as di right leader wey get energy, integrity and genuine concern for ordinary people welfare to tackle di country development challenges.

    How this affects you: No direct impact stated in source.

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