Gbenga Daniel (born 6 April 1956) is a Nigerian politician,and Governor
of Ogun State of Nigeria from 29 May 2003 to 29 May 2011, making him the
longest-serving governor of the state. He is a member of the ruling
People's Democratic Party (PDP). He is the owner of the Nigerian
Compass, a daily newspaper. and also Kresta Laurel, a company he started
in 1990.
As governor, he has attracted heavy criticisms and commendations as well. He constructed the new government secretariat at Oke Mosan which brought all the state ministries together in one administrative complex. His program on Public Private Partnership attracted several businesses into the State during his tenure. His administration was accused of several irregularities some of which he is still standing trial for. However, he is well commended by majority of the people of Ogun State who believe his government was people friendly.
As governor, he has attracted heavy criticisms and commendations as well. He constructed the new government secretariat at Oke Mosan which brought all the state ministries together in one administrative complex. His program on Public Private Partnership attracted several businesses into the State during his tenure. His administration was accused of several irregularities some of which he is still standing trial for. However, he is well commended by majority of the people of Ogun State who believe his government was people friendly.
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