Oyo State governor, Engineer ‘Seyi Makinde has announced a cabinet reshuffle.
In a statement by his Special Adviser on Media, Dr Sulaimon Olanrewaju, Governor Makinde relieved the Secretary to the State Government, Professor Olanike Kudirat Adeyemo of her appointment with immediate effect.
Professor Musibau Babatunde has been appointed as the new secretary to the state government.
The statement further said that Mr Seun Ashamu has been moved from the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources to the Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning.
Also, Governor Makinde has announced his Senior Special Assistant on Public Works, Ademola Aderinto, as a commissioner-designate and would consequently be presented to the Oyo State House of Assembly for screening.
The statement also announced the appointment of Abiodun Adedoja as Special Adviser on Energy Security and Kolawole Akanmu as Senior Special Assistant on Budget and Economic Planning.
Oyo State governor, Engineer ‘Seyi Makinde says his administration will continue to strengthen the security architecture of the state in order to secure the lives and properties of residents.
The governor, who was represented by the Deputy Governor, Chief Bayo Lawal, stated this at the commissioning of the Moniya Area Command Headquarters of the Nigeria Police Force, which was reconstructed by Akinyele Local Government.
The governor also commissioned two motorised boreholes situated at the Rehabilitation Centre for the Physically Challenged in Isabiyi Ward 6 and Akuro Community, Olorisaoko, Ward 11.
Governor Makinde maintained that the construction of the new Area Command of the Nigeria Police in Moniya was part of the commitment of the government to securing lives and properties in the state.
He highlighted that Moniya and, indeed, Akinyele Local Government, is rapidly becoming a centre of attraction with massive urban expansion due to several vast infrastructure development projects of the state government, including the ongoing Circular Road, the Ilutuntun Business District and the Dry Port, among others.
The Governor stated that these projects have and would continue to attract more people to the council and that the government must expand its capacity to secure the people, a development he noted was demonstrated by the construction of the police area Command headquarters in Moniya.
While stating the strategic importance of the project, the governor added that the infrastructure development has projected Akinyele Local Government economically, noting that it requires robust security to ensure both public safety and a stable environment for investment.
In a remark,the Commissioner of Police, Oyo State Command, CP Femi Haruna, who was represented by the Deputy Commissioner of Police, Isiaka Salahudeen, urged the residents of the state to cooperate with the government by providing useful information to security agencies to tackle insecurity and other social vices in their communities.
He assured the residents of the police’s readiness to work with other security agencies to support the government to progress and achieve good results.
Earlier , the Chairman, Akinyele Local Government, Akinwole Akinleye, said the area Command of the Nigeria Police Force in Moniya was meant to reposition the command to secure borders and safeguard the people of the state.
He added that the newly built area command has facilities that would enable police to effectively perform the task of tackling security issues associated with urbanisation.
Oyo State governor, Engineer ‘Seyi Makinde has mourned the death of the Sarkin Sasa, Alhaji Haruna Maiyasin Katsina who passed away on Saturday evening.
Governor Makinde described the demise of Sarkin Sasa, who was also the chairman of the Council of Arewa Traditional Rulers in the 17 Southern States of Nigeria, as the end of a great era.
He commiserated with the immediate family of Alhaji Maiyasin and the entire Hausa/Fulani community in Oyo State and Southern Nigeria, praying to God to grant repose to the soul of the deceased Sarkin.
According to the governor, he met the late Sarkin years before he became governor, and their relationship had always been cordial, as the late Alhaji Maiyasin had always been supportive.
He said: “On behalf of the Government and the good people of Oyo State, I express my condolences to the Hausa/Fulani community in Oyo State over the demise of Alhaji Haruna Maiyasin Katsina, the Sarkin Sasa Sardaunan Yamma”.
“The death of Alhaji Katsina at the age of 125 marks the end of a great era.”
“He was a great leader, who led his people with commitment and demonstrated utmost patriotism to Oyo State and Nigeria in every way.”
“His cooperation with our government was topnotch and exemplary.”
The Southern Governors’ Forum has commiserated with the government and people of Oyo State over the stampede at a funfair party held at Islamic High School, Basorun, Ibadan which claimed the lives of 35 children.
The chairman, Southern Governors’ Forum and the governor of Ogun State, Dapo Abiodun paid a visit to Governor Seyi Makinde at the Agodi, Secretariat, Ibadan to sympathise with him.
While speaking on behalf of the forum, he described the incident as very unfortunate, praying God to give the families of the deceased the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.
Governor Abiodun therefore enjoined event planners and charity organizations to always work with the government while planning charity gestures for proper planning with a view to preventing the reoccurrence of such incidents.
Responding, Oyo State governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde appreciated Governor Abiodun for the visit.
Governor Makinde, however, noted that his administration is ready to partner with Ogun State in areas of interest to bring more dividends of democracy to the people and residents of both states.
Fact-checking will not only ensure the credibility of information but also sustain public trust in journalists.
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde stated this at the opening ceremony of 2024 Press week of Nigeria Union Of Journalists, NUJ Oyo State Council held at Dapo Aderogba Hall, Press Center Iyaganku Ibadan.
Governor Makinde, who was represented by the Deputy Governor, Chief Bayo Lawal said journalists needed to interrogate issues, most especially the ones affecting people before they are transmitted to the public.
Governor Makinde, citing the lingering issues in the ongoing local government autonomy noted that media professionals as the Fourth Estate of the realm should be alive to their responsibilities by being accountable and transparent.
Chairman of the occasion, who is also former Nigerian Ambassador to Philippines and Cambodia, Ambassador Yemi Faronbi called for true federalism to give room for adequate local government autonomy in the country.
Ambassador Faronbi applauded Governor Makinde for his leadership style and commitment to the welfare of citizens in the state.
In a remark, former Speaker Oyo State House of Assembly, OYHA, Senator Monsurat Sunmonu emphasized the importance of true federalism for solid local government autonomy in Nigeria.
Senator Sunmonu, who said during her tenure as Speaker, she pioneered the process towards the autonomy of local government and the state House of Assembly, affirmed that the country would achieve the desired local government autonomy when relevant sections of the 1999 constitution are amended.
In a goodwill message, Chief Press Secretary, CPS, to Governor Seyi Makinde, Dr Sulaiman Olanrewaju stressed the need for journalists to be constructive in their criticism.
Earlier in an address of welcome, Oyo State NUJ chairman, Chief Ademola Babalola congratulated members of the union for this year’s Press Week, urging them to always abide by the ethics of the profession.
Chief Babalola also expressed gratitude to Governor Makinde for his support to NUJ since his inception as Governor of Oyo State.
The event featured presentation of awards to Governor Seyi Makinde who is the Grand Patron of the union, Deputy Governor, Chief Bayo Lawal, Senator Monsurat Sunmunu and Amofin Beulah Adeoye.
Other activities included cultural display and goodwill messages.
Oyo State governor, Engineer ‘Seyi Makinde, has condoled with the Vice-President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Kashim Shettima, on the demise of his mother-in-law, Hajiya Maryam Albishir.
Governor Makinde in a statement urged the Vice-President to take heart, praying to God to grant repose to the soul of the late Hajiya Albishir.
He said: “I condole with the Vice-President, Senator Kashim Shettima, on the death of Hajiya Maryam Albishir.
“While the death of loved ones always brings pain to the heart, we can only accept the will of God and pray for the fortitude to bear the loss occasioned by the demise.
“It is my prayer that Allah SWT will grant her Aljana Firdausi and console the family she left behind.”
