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Joined May 2025
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South-West Development Commission and DAWN Commission Forge Strategic Alliance to Accelerate Regional Growth. The South-West Development Commission (SWDC) and the Development Agenda for Western Nigeria (DAWN) Commission have formalized a strategic partnership designed to deepen
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coordinated development across the South West region. The collaboration was cemented on 20/11/2025 during a courtesy visit by SWDC’s executive management team, led by the Managing Director, Dr. Charles ’Diji Akinola, to the DAWN Commission headquarters at Cocoa House, Ibadan.
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“Rather than pursuing fragmented projects in isolation, the One Bloc Development Agenda will allow us to pool resources, coordinate efforts, and ensure that the Southwest speaks with one voice in terms of development priorities.
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This means that whether in agriculture, technology, or transport, we will pursue regional solutions that cut across state boundaries and deliver shared prosperity.” @OgidanAkinola MD, SWDC
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From vision to action: The maiden Board Meeting of SWDC ends today, setting the tone for a brighter, stronger, and more integrated South-West. This historic gathering lays the foundation for a united, prosperous, and future-ready region. #SWDC #VisionToAction #Isetibere
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SOUTH-WEST DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (SWDC) BOARD INAUGURATED Today marks the inauguration of the South-West Development Commission Board. Our mandate is clear: to build an integrated regional economy across the six South-West states as one bloc driven by innovation,
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quality education, accessible healthcare, youth and women advancement, modern infrastructure, and thriving industries. We are focused on delivering measurable impact and creating a globally competitive South-West that contributes significantly to Nigeria’s prosperity.
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Last Thursday, July 31st, 2025, marked a significant milestone, as the pioneer leadership of the South West Development Commission (SWDC) held its inaugural Executive Management Meeting, setting a clear agenda for the region’s growth through strategic collaboration, innovation,
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and impactful development. The meeting was chaired by the Managing Director, @OgidanAkinola , with the Executive Management Team: • Olugbenga Olufehinti, Executive Director, Projects • Tele Ogunjobi, Executive Director, Finance
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On Tuesday, 29th July 2025, the Chairman of the South West Development Commission (SWDC), @SenAdetunmbi , and the Managing Director, @OgidanAkinola paid a courtesy visit to the Honourable Minister of Regional Development, Engr. Abubakar Momoh, FNSE. @Engr_A_MOMOH
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During the meeting, Hon Minister Momoh underscored the importance of early engagement and strategic synergy in establishing a strong foundation for the Commission’s success. He urged the leadership to prioritise collaboration and a unified vision as they prepare to take on their
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As part of the Commission’s commitment to strengthening agriculture and food security in the region, the Managing Director, Dr. Charles Akinola, and the Executive Director of Projects, Mr. Segun Olufehinti, held a strategic meeting with the Food and Agriculture Organization @FAO
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Nigeria Representative, Dr. Husein Gadain and his team. Discussions focused on key areas for collaboration to advance agriculture in the SouthWest, including: 🔹 Policy and strategy development 🔹 Data, research, and innovation 🔹 Capacity building
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