Dear Compatriots,
I warmly congratulate every one of us for being preserved to witness the new year 2026. We give thanks to God Almighty for His grace, mercy, and guidance over our dear State and its loving people.
As we reflect on the year 2025, we must acknowledge that it was a demanding period for many families and businesses. Economic conditions were difficult, and the effects were widely felt. However, there are encouraging signs that stability is gradually returning.
The economic reforms of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, supported by the monetary policies of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), are beginning to restore confidence. Inflation is trending downward, and exchange rates have stabilized. While the cost of living remains high and concerns about the new tax policy are understandable, it is important to reassure our people that this policy is intended to ease the burden on low-income earners, while ensuring that those who are better positioned contribute fairly to national and state development.
The security of lives and property remains a matter of concern. Despite the efforts of our security agencies and regional initiatives such as the South-West–funded Amotekun Corps, challenges persist. Nonetheless, we are encouraged by new counter-terrorism measures that are already yielding results. We give thanks to God that a potentially serious security threat in Ogun State was successfully prevented through the timely intervention of security agencies operating around the Ogun–Lagos axis.
As we prepare to mark the 50th anniversary of the creation of Ogun State this February, this is a fitting moment to reflect on our journey and consider the path ahead. Ogun State is steadily positioning itself as a major economic corridor in the South-West. While we honour the contributions of those who led before us, the responsibility before us now is to accelerate development in ways that directly improve the wellbeing of our people.
