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SWDC Secures Rail Operations Licence The South West Development Commission has obtained a provisional rail operating licence from the NRC. This development, which builds on the extensive rail master planning work pioneered by the DAWN Commission, marks a decisive shift from vision to implementation. Read the full article here: punchng.com/south-west-com… @swdc

Southwest Nigeria Is Epicentre Of Africa's Largest Counterfeit Economy –Report | Sahara Reporters bit.ly/4nsSn4t

Data Snapshot Southwest Nigeria’s inflation picture remains mixed in March 2026: Ekiti recorded the highest food inflation at 20%, while Ondo posted the highest overall CPI at 18.7%. Oyo stood out with one of the country’s second-lowest food inflation rates, at 4.9%, while Osun recorded the lowest CPI inflation, at 5.3%. The national averages closed at 14.4% for food inflation and 15.4% for CPI. @ogunstategovt @osunstategovt @ondostategovt @oyostategovt @ekitistategov @lagosstategovt

We are excited to share our recent audience with the Honorable Commissioner of Agriculture in Oyo State regarding our Export Readiness Training. This visit set the stage to endorse our first physical export readiness training to be held in Oyo State. By participating Agribusiness Owners and stakeholders can come together to better engage, network, and gain the required skills and certification to explore profitable markets across the globe. We look forward to sharing full details with you! Stay tuned. Oyo State Honorable Commissioner, Ministry of Agriculture & Rural Development X Permanent Secretary X @DAWNCommission X @FutuXinfo! #ExportReadinessTrainingLoading #AgriBusiness #CommodityExport #FutuXExportReadinessTraining #InclusiveMarket #FutuX

The Yoruba Global Conference is here 💥💥💥 And this year’s edition is proudly in collaboration with Development Agenda for Western Nigeria Commission. From culture to governance, economy, identity, youth leadership, and the future of Yorubaland in a changing world — the conversation will be bold, strategic, and impossible to ignore. Get your tickets at tyfpac.org/tickets 📍 UNILAG, Akoka 📅 June 6, 2026 This is not just another conference… it’s one you don’t want to miss 💥💥💥 #YorubaGlobalConference2026 #ThinkYorubaFirst #DAWNCommission #YorubaLeadership

Ongoing! The One-Day Roundtable on Constitutional State Policing in Nigeria: Opportunities, Challenges and Implementation is now live at Trenchard Hall, University of Ibadan, Nigeria. Join the Conversation Live on Zoom: vist.ly/53zqa @UniIbadan @TETFundNg @SeyeOyeleye @depshsipssui

Happy 66th Birthday, His Excellency, Gov. Ademola Adeleke. Executive Governor of Osun State. ㅤ @Osun_State_Gov @AAdeleke_01

TECESM & DAWN Commission One-Day Roundtable | LIVE The One-Day Roundtable on Constitutional State Policing in Nigeria: Opportunities, Challenges and Implementation is now live at Trenchard Hall, University of Ibadan, Nigeria. Join the Conversation Live on Zoom: us06web.zoom.us/j/83373494225 @UniIbadan @TETFundNg @depshsipssui

TECESM & DAWN Commission One-Day Roundtable The TETFund Centre of Excellence in Security Management (TECESM), University of Ibadan, in partnership with the Development Agenda for Western Nigeria (DAWN) Commission, invites the general public to a One-Day Roundtable on Constitutional State Policing in Nigeria: Opportunities, Challenges and Implementation. Date: Wednesday, 13th May, 2026 | Time: 10:00 AM | Venue: Trenchard Hall, University of Ibadan, Nigeria. Lead Speaker: Dr. Adesina Ayodele Fagbenro-Byron Chairman/CEO, Mothergold Limited & Mothergold Consulting, Lagos @UniIbadan @TETFundNg @depshsipssui

The Development Agenda for Western Nigeria (DAWN) Commission celebrates a man who has given a century to his people; Pa Reuben Famuyide Fasoranti OFR, CFR — an educator, administrator, pro-democracy activist, and foremost Afenifere leader. Happy 100th birthday, Baba. In honour of Baba, watch the documentary here: youtu.be/GswTnys6i_k @AfenifereRG @ThinkYoruba_1st

Amina Oyagbola: The Architect of Women’s Mentorship in Nigeria and a Blueprint for Leadership With Purpose From the chambers of FRA Williams to Shell, MTN, Cambridge, and boardrooms across Africa, Amina Oyagbola has spent over four decades building institutions, mentoring women, and shaping leadership in Nigeria. She didn’t just rise through corporate Nigeria — she created pathways for others through WISCAR, influenced national policy, and helped drive conversations around women’s leadership and representation across the country. Her story is a reminder that some of the most influential women from the Southwest are not only leading organisations — they are building systems that outlive them. Read the full story here: bit.ly/oyagbola and tell us what stood out most to you about her journey. @MTNNG @Shell @WinWithWISCAR @UBAGroup @OGSG_Official @AminaOyagbola

Yoruba Historical Conversations this May 2026 was everything. The conversations, the energy, the people — this one will not be forgotten in a hurry. Watch through and see the faces that made it special. Know anyone? Drop their name in the comments! Missed it? The full video is on our YouTube channel. Watch and join the conversation: youtube.com/live/Vn5ip-SWL… @oyostategovt @UniIbadan @Osun_State_Gov @OGSG_Official @OndoStateOnline @ekitistategov @lagosstategov @ODUAinvestment

And just like that, history was made. To everyone who showed up — in the room, online, and in spirit — thank you. You made the Special Centenary Edition of the Yoruba Historical Conversation everything it was meant to be and more. To our honouree, Pa Reuben Fasoranti — thank you for a century of truth, courage, and unwavering dedication to your people. This event was the least we could offer in return. To our guest lecturer, Prof. Ayodeji Oladimeji Olukoju — thank you for a lecture that will linger long after the room has emptied. And to everyone who shared, invited, and spread the word — you are the reason this conversation keeps growing. This is not the end. It is simply the beginning of another chapter. #YorubaHistoricalConversation #PaFasorantiAt100 #Afenifere #YorubaHistory #Ibadan #OyoState

We are LIVE! Couldn't make it in person or even register? No worries — you can still be part of this historic moment. Join us live on YouTube right now and witness the Special Centenary Edition of the Yoruba Historical Conversation in honour of Pa Reuben Fasoranti — happening NOW! Watch live here: youtube.com/live/Vn5ip-SWL… Don't just hear about it — experience it. #YorubaHistoricalConversation #PaFasorantiAt100

Tomorrow is the day. One hundred years of history, leadership, and purpose — and tomorrow, we gather to honour it all. The Special Centenary Edition of the Yoruba Historical Conversation in honour of pa Reuben Fasoranti is finally here, and we can not wait to have you in the room with us. Venue: Carlton Gate Xclusive Hotel, Agodi, Ibadan || Time: 11 am Won't be able to join physically? Register here to attend virtually: bit.ly/yhcsc26 Have a tribute for Pa Reuben Fasoranti? Submit your video here: bit.ly/fasoranti We'll see you tomorrow. #YorubaHistoricalConversation #PaFasorantiAt100

Kunle Soname @ 60: Nigeria’s First European Club Owner Proving Private Investment Can Transform Nigerian Football Kunle Soname didn’t just invest in business—he built systems that turn talent into opportunity, from Ikenne to Europe, from football to aviation. How do you go from community kickabouts to owning a European club and building one of Africa’s biggest platforms? Read the full story: bit.ly/soname

On this Workers' Day, we honour the commitment and resilience of every worker contributing to the development of Southwest Nigeria. Your efforts do not go unnoticed. Thank you. #WorkersDay2026

Something is coming. And trust us — you'll want to be there for this one. If you've experienced the Yoruba Historical Conversation before, you already know what to expect — but this year is different. This year is special. And if you've never been? There's no better time to start than now. Join us on May 5th, 2026, for the Special Centenary Edition — a moment that will be talked about for years to come. Venue: Carlton Gate Xclusive Hotel, Agodi, Ibadan || Time: 11 am Can't make it in person? Register here to attend virtually: bit.ly/yhcsc26 #YorubaHistoricalConversation #PaFasorantiAt100

Where will you be on May 5th, 2026? We are 8 days away from one of the most significant gatherings in recent Yoruba history — the Special Centenary Edition of the Yoruba Historical Conversation, held in honour of Pa Fasoranti, a man who has spent a century standing for truth, people, and purpose. The anticipation is building, and we would love for you to be part of it. Venue: Carlton Gate Xclusive Hotel, Agodi, Ibadan || Time: 11 am Can't make it in person? Register here to attend virtually: bit.ly/yhcsc26 Tag someone you would love to attend. #YorubaHistoricalConversation #PaFasorantiAt100