Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has expressed gratitude to President Bola Tinubu for his recent visit to the state, during which several key infrastructure projects were commissioned.
In a Facebook post on Tuesday, Abiodun revealed that he presented the President with a ceremonial sword as a symbolic gesture.
“Yesterday, I had the honour and privilege to visit and thank the President, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic, for the historic visit to Ogun State to commission the Gateway International Airport, Gateway Airlines, welcome the first cargo airline, and other landmark projects,” he wrote.
Explaining the significance of the presentation, the governor tied the gesture to Tinubu’s traditional title and leadership role.
“I presented him with a ceremonial sword in his esteemed capacity as the Jagaban (leader of warriors/conquerors), urging him to continue his war on crime and criminality, anti-corruption, and particularly as he embarks on the second-term re-election,” Abiodun added.
He also reaffirmed Ogun State’s political support for the President, stating, “Assuring him that in Ogun State, we are solidly behind him.”
President Tinubu visited Ogun State on Saturday to commission the Gateway International Airport in Iperu and unveil the state-owned airline, Gateway Air.
The event marked a major milestone in the state’s infrastructure drive, with the projects expected to enhance transportation, logistics, and economic activities within the region.
The commissioning ceremony, broadcast live, highlighted collaboration between the federal and state governments in advancing development initiatives.
The President is also expected to inspect and commission additional projects across sectors, including transportation, energy, agriculture, and security, as part of efforts to strengthen economic growth in Ogun State.
