Ondo govt unveils verified X Account
By Julius Alabi. Akure
The Ondo State government has announced the launch of its official and verified X (formerly Twitter) account, @OndoStateOnline, as part of efforts to strengthen digital governance, enhance citizen engagement, and make government policies more accessible to the public.
The development was disclosed by the Chairman of the State Information Technology Agency (SITA), Hon. Tomide Akinribido, during a working visit to the Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Hon. Idowu Ajanaku, and management staff of the ministry in Akure.
Akinribido explained that the account will serve as the central hub for government communications in the online media space, stressing that it aligns with Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa’s vision of an open, transparent, and technology-driven government.
He assured that the Ministry of Information will receive priority support in digital upgrades, including tools to boost its online media strength, upgrade the state’s communication architecture, and drive wider digitalization across Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs).
Highlighting further plans, the SITA boss disclosed that political office holders and senior government officials will soon be provided with personalized official email accounts to ensure efficiency, professionalism, and credibility in state communications.
Earlier, the Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Hon. Idowu Ajanaku, congratulated Akinribido on his appointment and described his assumption of office as “timely and strategic.”
He noted that today’s media landscape requires strong synergy between the ministry and SITA to deliver accurate and technology-driven information management to the people.
“We must work hand in glove to achieve a common goal in today’s media world. Our priority is to deepen the state’s social media presence so that government policies and activities are accessible to all,” Ajanaku stated.
The unveiling of @OndoStateOnline underscores the state government’s renewed commitment to transparency, improved governance, and deeper interaction with the people through digital innovation.
