Abiodun wins national award for Ogun’s digital transformation

Ogun State’s growing digital transformation has earned Governor Dapo Abiodun a major national recognition, with the Governor emerging Governor of the Year – Public Service Innovation at the Nigeria eGovernment Excellence Awards 2026.

The award, organised by the Nigeria eGovernment Summit, recognised Abiodun’s leadership in deploying technology and e-governance reforms to modernise public administration, improve service delivery and strengthen transparency and citizen engagement.

The organisers specifically commended Ogun State’s remarkable digital penetration and innovation, citing the administration’s technology-driven initiatives as a significant step towards building a more efficient, accessible and citizen-centred public service.

Under Abiodun, Ogun has increasingly deployed digital platforms across government operations, using technology to simplify access to public services, streamline administrative processes and improve the overall interface between government and citizens.

Receiving the award, Governor Abiodun thanked the organisers for the recognition, describing it as an encouragement to his administration to deepen the use of Information and Communication Technology in governance.

He said the administration would continue to introduce reforms aimed at improving the quality of life of residents, stressing that his commitment to delivering better governance would remain unwavering until the last day of his tenure.