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By: Temitope OYEKAN    Dr. Mrs. Oluwatoyin Sakirat Madein, Nigeria's first female Accountant-General of the Federation, retired on Friday, 7th March 2025, marking the culmination of a remarkable career spanning over three decades.  Her departure is not just the end of an era, and the beginning of a new chapter, but it's a moment to reflect on a life dedicated to public service, marked by innovation, integrity, and steadfast commitment to excellence.  Born on March 7, 1965, in Iperu Remo, Ogun State, Dr. MADEIN's academic excellence and professional prowess paved the way for her historic appointment as the Accountant-General of the Federation. Her academic achievements include a Higher National Diploma in Accountancy from Ogun State Polytechnic (now Moshood Abiola Polytechnic), a master's degree in Business Administration from Ogun State University (now Olabisi Onabanjo University), and a PhD in Management Finance from Walden University, Minnes...

The Ogun State Government has approved 11 roads, spread across the three senatorial districts in the state, for reconstruction. The approval which was part of the outcome of the State Executive Council the meeting held over the weekend, presided over by Governor Dapo Abiodun. Notable among the roads is the Akute Bridge to Agbado (Lateef Jakande) Train Terminal/Pass/Agbado Bridge, with a length of 9.2 km. The construction of laybys and some adjoining roads was also approved along with the main contract. Also approved for reconstruction are the Iperu Junction to Ilishan Roundabout (Gateway International Airport Road), with a length of 5.5 km; Imasayi-Igan Okoto-Ayetoro Road Phase 2B (4 km); Imasayi (end of phase 1) to Igan Okoto, Phase 2A (3 km); and Gao Junction to Ibiade Road (3.8 km). Others are Abeokuta Obalende-Ijebu Ode (2.75 km); Osinubi New Road (Araromi Street) Ijebu Ode (1.1 km); Tam Balogun, Ijebu Ode (0.85 km); Federal College Road, Odogbolu (2.93 km); General Hos...