Senate President Godswill Akpabio has called on the people of Remoland in Ogun State, southwestern Nigeria, to deepen collaboration with their Ijebu neighbours to advance the long-standing proposal for a new state carving out from the existing Ogun State.
Okay News reports that Akpabio made the appeal during the 2025 Remo Day celebration, held at the Akarigbo Pavilion in Sagamu, a key town in Remoland known for its industrial concentration.
He emphasised that harmony between the Remo and Ijebu communities remains crucial for realising the aspiration of creating what has been variously proposed as Ijebu State or Ijebu-Remo State.
Akpabio praised the Remo people for their industriousness and entrepreneurial spirit, attributing the high number of industries in the area to their hardworking nature.
He assured that the National Assembly would support the initiative, while noting that the location of any future state capital should prioritise a peaceful environment—a subtle reference amid ongoing discussions on the matter.
The Senate President highlighted Remo Day as more than a cultural event, describing it as a platform for reflection on homeland development and national unity across ethnic lines.
He reiterated Nigeria’s diversity as a source of strength and assured citizens that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Nigeria’s current leader, is actively tackling security challenges, predicting an end to widespread insecurity soon.
Akpabio commended Ogun State Governor Prince Dapo Abiodun for transformative infrastructure projects, particularly praising the Gateway International Agro-Cargo Airport in the Ilishan-Iperu area as the country’s premier facility.
Governor Abiodun, in his address, celebrated Remoland’s contributions to Ogun State and Nigeria through its accomplished indigenes.
He announced that international cargo operations at the Gateway International Airport would begin the following month, positioning Remoland as a major agro-processing and export centre in West Africa.
The Akarigbo and Paramount Ruler of Remoland, Oba Babatunde Ajayi, reaffirmed commitment to cultural preservation and collaboration toward the proposed new state.
The event featured vibrant masquerade displays, homage by community groups, and the inauguration of a new palace pavilion.
