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IPP to power more than the Govt. House – Makinde
Oyo State governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde says contrary to claims by some opposition elements, the Independent Power Project, IPP, embarked upon by his administration will not only power the Government House but will power other critical state assets including schools, hospitals, streetlights and stadium, among others. He stated this while speaking at the special Thanksgiving Service…
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Makinde Commiserates With Aare Musulumi Over Wife’s Demise
Oyo State Governor Engineer Seyi Makinde has expressed his heartfelt condolences to the Aare Musulumi of Yorubaland, Edo and Delta States, Alhaji Daud Makanjuola Akinola on the death of his wife, Alhaja Alimot Funke Akinola. Governor Makinde who described the death of Alhaja Akinola as a painful loss, commiserated with Alhaji Akinola, praying to God…
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Ogun Commences Distribution Of Appointment Letters To 5,000 Teachers
Ogun State government has commenced distribution of appointment letters to 5,000 teachers employed through Ogun Teach Scheme. A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr. Kunle Somorin indicates that distribution of letters to the first batch of successful candidates has kicked off. The statement explains that introduction of Ogun Teach Intervention is…
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Senator Ladoja is a model in political, traditional leadership – Gov. Makinde
Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has described a former Governor of the state and the Osi Olubadan of Ibadanland, High Chief Rashidi Ladoja as an exemplar in traditional and political leadership. The governor, who stated this in a congratulatory message to the Osi Olubadan, whom he described as his father, said Senator Ladoja’s contributions…
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Democracy Day: Governor Abiodun Calls For Peaceful Celebrations
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has called on the people of the State to celebrate June 12, Nigeria’s Democracy Day, peacefully and avoid any act that could threaten the security of the State and Country. In a statement, by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Kunle Somorin, Governor Abiodun urged the people of the state to…
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We are ready to follow Supreme Court Ruling – Oyo Govt.
The Oyo State government has stated that it was on the same page with the Justices of the Supreme Court in its May 7, 2021 ruling, which ordered the payment of salaries and allowances of the dissolved chairmen and councilors of local government councils in the state. A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to…
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We will complete Circular Road before 2023 – Makinde
Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde says his administration will complete the 32-kilometre stretch, First Phase of Ibadan Circular Road, before the end of his tenure on May 28, 2023. The governor who stated this during a tour of the project said his administration had to sack the contractor inherited from the previous administration due…
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Insecurity: Makinde Meets Buhari, Demands More Mobile Police Squadrons in Oyo
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, on Wednesday, met with President Muhammadu Buhari to discuss the security situation in the state, declaring that his administration remains resolute about fighting bandits, hoodlums, armed robbers and kidnappers. Governor Makinde, who addressed State House Correspondents in Abuja, said the real enemies of the state are the criminal elements.…
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We will shut down any erring institution – Oyo COVID-19 Task Force
The Oyo State COVID-19 Task Force has directed the management of schools, workplaces and religious centres to ensure strict compliance with established protocols aimed at curtailing the Coronavirus disease. A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr Taiwo Adisa who is the head of the task force says it will shut down…
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Ban on religious gathering still in force – Governor Makinde
The Oyo State COVID-19 Task Force, headed by Governor Seyi Makinde says it is yet to relax the ban on religious activities and the curfew imposed as a result of the pandemic. A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr. Taiwo Adisa indicates that the Task Force made its position public after a…
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Don’t politicize Makinde’s being Covid-19 positive – Oyo CPS
Oyo State government has urged individuals not to politicise the issue of coronavirus which the governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde tested positive for. Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Mr Taiwo Adisa while reacting to insinuations in some quarters that the governor contracted the disease at a People’s Democratic Party, PDP zonal rally held in Ibadan said his…
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COVID-19: Osun Govt. Bans Large Gatherings, Advises Social Distancing
The Government of the State of Osun has placed a ban on all gatherings that would bring together fifty or more persons in the same place. The measure which takes immediate effect and will be in place until further notice is contained in a statement signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr Ismail Omipidan.…
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Governor Makinde Hails Army’s Commitment to National Peace
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo state has said his administration would continue to maintain the cordial relationship with the officers and men of the Nigerian Army to keep the state safe and secure. He stated this while speaking at a reception organised in his honour by the General Officer Commanding 2 Division Nigerian Army, Major General Anthony Omozoje,…
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Gov. Oyetola Appoints Former Police Commissioner as SA Security Matters
Osun State Governor, Mr Gboyega Oyetola, has appointed a former Commissioner of Police in the State, Mrs Abiodun Adebola Ige as his Special Adviser on Security Matters. The Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Mr Ismail Omipidan, who announced this in a statement on Tuesday, said the appointment took immediate effect. He further noted that…
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Makinde Appoints Adibi As OYSAA DG
Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, has approved the appointment of a former member of the House of Representatives Mr Temilola Adibi, as the Director-General of the Oyo State Signage and Advertisement Agency (OYSAA). A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr.Taiwo Adisa expresses the Governor’s expectation that the new OYSAA DG will…
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Makinde Appoints Former SDP Governorship Candidate as Special Counsel
Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, has approved the appointment of the governorship candidate of the Social Democratic Party, SDP, in the March 9 governorship in the state, Chief Bolaji Ayorinde, SAN as Special Counsel to the Governor of Oyo State. This was just as a chieftain of the African Democratic Congress ADC, Prince Yemi…
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Makinde Appoints New Executive Chairman for Mineral Development Agency
Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, has appointed an expert in the Oil and Gas Industry, Mr. Abiodun Oni, as the Executive Chairman of the Oyo State Mineral Development Agency. This is contained in a statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr. Taiwo Adisa. The statement notes that Mr. Oni is expected…
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Don’t Shy Away From Politics – Makinde Charges Christians
Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, has called on men and women of integrity not to shy away from participating in politics so as to sanitize the system. A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr. Taiwo Adisa, indicates that the governor gave the charge at a thanksgiving service with members of…
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Makinde Congratulates Dare on His Ministerial Appointment
Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, has congratulated the new Minister of Youth and Sports, Mr. Sunday Dare on his appointment. A statement by Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Mr. Taiwo Adisa, says the government of Oyo State will be looking forward to having a symbiotic relationship with the Federal Government through Mr. Dare, who…
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I will give preference to local contractors- Governor Makinde
Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde says his administration will give preference to local contractors in order to boost the economy of the state. A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Mr Taiwo Adisa indicates that Governor Makinde stated this while addressing the crowd of PDP loyalists in Ogbomoso. Governor Makinde who…
