Agriculture

Makinde to Subsidise Cost of Farm Input, Implements

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By Iyabo Adebisi Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, has declared some far-reaching measures towards addressing the rising cost of food in the state, stating that his government would continue to do everything necessary to make life easy for residents of the state. Governor Makinde, who Continue Reading

Infrastructure

Gov Makinde Inaugurates Agodi Gate Adegbayi Road Project

Web News 26 January 2024 197 0

By Funmi Ojo/ Iyabo Adebisi Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has commended Governor Seyi Makinde for his landmark achievement on infrastructure upgrade of Oyo state, calling on South West states to deepen development partnership. Speaking at the commissioning of the dualised Alakia-Adegbayi-Iwo road, Governor Adeleke described Governor Makinde as “an uncommon Continue Reading

Human Angle

Abiodun Condoles Oyo Govt Over Explosion 

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By Abimbola Bamgbose Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has described Tuesday’s explosion in Ibadan, Oyo State, as a monumental tragedy. In a condolence message to his Oyo State counterpart, Engineer Seyi Makinde, the government and the people of the state, Governor Abiodun regretted that the wanton loss of lives and the destruction of properties […]Continue Reading

Human Angle

Steer Clear of Explosion Site Makinde warns Residents

Web News 18 January 2024 206 0

By Iyabo Adebisi Following the Explosion which rocked Old Bodija, Ibadan, the state Capital, Oyo state governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has cautioned residents and property owners to stay away from the vicinity for structural assessment so as to prevent further damages. He stated this while addressing a press conference on the ugly incident at the […]Continue Reading

Politics

OYHA Gives Nod for Two Additional Commissioner Nominees

Web News 19 July 2023 231 0

By Mosope Kehinde Oyo State House of Assembly has screened and approved the appointment of two commissioner nominees, Professor Musibau Babatunde and Mrs Toyin Balogun as requested by the state governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde. The two commissioner nominees who were absent at the first batch of the screening of Commissioner nominees were asked to take […]Continue Reading

Religion

Oyo Declares Wednesday Public Holiday

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By Iyabo Adebisi Oyo State governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has declared Wednesday, July 19, 2023, as a public holiday in the state in commemoration of this year’s Hijrah 1445. Wednesday, the first day of Muharram 1445AH, is the beginning of Islamic New Year. The announcement was made in a circular signed by the Chief of […]Continue Reading

Politics

Lawal to Act as Governor as Makinde Embarks on Leave

Web News 11 August 2022 544 0

Oyo state house of assembly has acknowledged the receipt of a letter from the Oyo state Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, notifying the house of a one-month vacation. At a plenary presided over the Speaker, Mr Adebo Ogundoyin, the house commended the governor for the prompt notification. Governor, Seyi Makinde forwarded a letter to inform the […]Continue Reading

Religion

Oyo Hajj Pilgrims Take off Wednesday

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The Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde will on Wednesday morning bid farewell to Muslim Faithful performing this year’s holy pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia from the state. The Chairman State Pilgrims Welfare Board (Muslim’s Wing), Professor Sayed Malik hinted this in a chat with newsmen. Professor Malik explained that the farewell ceremony for the intending Continue Reading

Lifestyle

Gov. Makinde Condoles with Late Alaafin’s Family

Web News 24 April 2022 503 0

Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has paid a visit to the palace of Late Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Olayiwola to condole with the family of the monarch and people of Oyo state over the demise of the first class traditional ruler. Governor Makinde, who was accompanied by top government functionaries while speaking at […]Continue Reading

Environment

Gov. Makinde Flags off 360 Unit Housing Scheme at Ajoda

Web News 24 September 2020 631 0

Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, has flagged off #2.5 billion construction of a 360 housing unit scheme at Ajoda New Town Estate to ensure adequate housing provision for people of the state. The housing project spread on 13 hectares of land in Egbeda Local Government is a public private partnership arrangement.  Speaking at the ground breaking […]Continue Reading

Environment

Gov. Makinde Flags-off Construction of LG Service Commission, Pension Board Office

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Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has flagged-off the construction of an ultra-modern office for the state’s Local Government Service Commission and Local Government Staff Pension Board.  The office project is located behind Water Corporation Building Complex, Secretariat, Ibadan. Flagging-off the project, Governor Makinde said the edifice would be completed before Continue Reading

Transportation

Governor Makinde Orders Contractor To Resume Work On Circular Road

Web News 4 November 2019 595 0

The Governor of Oyo State, Engineer Seyi Makinde, has rescinded a stop-work order earlier issued on the Ibadan Circular Road project. The Governor, in issuing the fresh order, said that the decision came after a review meeting held between officials of the state government and the ENL Consortium Limited. A statement by the Chief Press Secretary […]Continue Reading

Environment

Makinde Lauds IUFMP, Promises to Tackle Flooding

Web News 22 August 2019 632 0

Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has expressed the readiness of his government to take proactive measures to end flooding in the state. Governor Makinde said this in Ibadan at a workshop tagged “Ibadan Flood Forecast, Early Warning and Implementation”. The governor who was represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Mrs. Olubamiwo Adeosun […]Continue Reading