A Premium Times opinion piece by Kayode Akinmade examines Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun's women empowerment and security agenda. According to the author, under Abiodun, women's development has moved beyond episodic assistance to become integrated into the state's broader economic and social strategy. The piece highlights the administration's approach to women-focused policies in the southwestern Nigerian state, framing them as part of its wider governance agenda.

Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun said about 100,000 women across the state have benefited from the World Bank-supported Nigeria for Women Programme. According to Premium Times, Abiodun described women's economic empowerment as a strategic tool for fighting poverty and strengthening families and communities in the state.

Women leaders in Ondo State have assessed the first 18 months of Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa's administration, highlighting developments in pensions, healthcare, education, employment and women's representation in government. According to Leadership newspaper, the review took place at a one-day capacity-building workshop and retreat organised by the state Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development, where participants weighed the government's performance across key sectors affecting citizens, particularly women, since the governor assumed office.

Ladi Adebutu, the Peoples Democratic Party governorship candidate in Ogun State, and his wife have been honoured with chieftaincy titles by a traditional ruler in the state. According to Punch, the couple were installed as Gbademu and Yeye Gbademu of Owu Kingdom by the Ogun monarch. At the ceremony, Adebutu pledged his commitment to the development of Ogun State. The event was covered with photos published by the newspaper.

According to a group, Senator Solomon Adeola's (Yayi) empowerment programmes and projects have significantly increased his popularity, positioning him as a strong candidate for the Ogun State Governorship. The initiatives have garnered widespread support among the populace.

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress has provided cash empowerment to 50 women in Ogun State while rallying grassroots support for Senator Solomon Adeola, popularly known as Yayi, ahead of the 2027 governorship election. According to Punch, the initiative combined financial assistance to the beneficiaries with political mobilisation for the senator's anticipated gubernatorial bid.