Politics

OYHA Confirms Commissioners Designate

Web News 7 September 2023 119 0

By Mosope Kehinde Oyo State House of Assembly has screened and confirmed two commissioners designate submitted by the state governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde. They are, 29 year old Miss Adegoke Adefemi and a Medical Practitioner, Dr Oluwaserimi Ajetunmobi. During deliberations, the lawmakers took Continue Reading

Transportation

Plans are in the works to light up Lagos-Ibadan Expressway – Makinde

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By Iyabo Adebisi Oyo State governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde says his administration in partnership with Lagos and Ogun State are to light up one of the busiest roads in Nigeria, the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. He made this known while receiving the Minister for Works, Senator David Umahi, on a courtesy visit in his office, in Ibadan. Governor Makinde […]Continue Reading

Lifestyle

Pa Akinkunmi left indelible marks on the sand of Nigeria’s history – Makinde

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By Iyabo Adebisi Oyo State governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has mourned the death of the designer of Nigeria’s national flag, Pa Taiwo Akinkunmi, OFR, describing it as the end of an era for creative national heroes and heroines of Oyo State extraction. Governor Makinde, who noted how the writer of the Nigerian national pledge, Professor Felicia […]Continue Reading

Agriculture

Anthrax: Oyo, FG, Train 50 Surveillance Agents 

Web News 22 August 2023 177 0

By Oluwakayode Banjo The Oyo State Government in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Agriculture over the weekend trained about 50 disease surveillance agents to enhance accurate reporting of animal diseases (like Anthrax) in the state.  Declaring the 3 days-training open in Ibadan, the Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development, Barrister Olasunkanmi Continue Reading

Labour

Makinde, Labour Reach Truce

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By Iyabo Adebisi Oyo State governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde wants more cordial relationships between his government and the workers as normalcy returned to the state secretariat after the state labour unions ended a week-long protest to press home their demands. Governor Makinde while addressing the leadership of NLC at the  Governor’s office, Agodi Secretariat, Continue Reading

Politics

2nd Female SSG Emerges in Oyo

Web News 24 July 2023 236 0

By Iyabo Adebisi Oyo State governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has announced Mrs Olanike Kudirat Adeyemo, a Professor at the Department of Veterinary Public Health and Preventive Medicine, University of Ibadan, as the Secretary to the State Government (SSG) designate. The announcement was contained in a letter signed by the state governor. Professor Adeyemo, who served […]Continue Reading

Politics

Oyo Assembly Directs Commissioner Nominees to Submit CVs

Web News 22 June 2023 211 0

By Mosope Kehinde Oyo State House of Assembly has directed commissioner nominees presented by Oyo State governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde to submit fifty copies of their credentials to the clerk on or before 5 O’clock in the afternoon Friday, 23rd June 2023. Speaker of the house, Mr Adebo Ogundoyin gave the directive during Thursday’s plenary […]Continue Reading

Politics

Makinde to Proclaim Inauguration of 10th Oyo Assembly Wednesday

Web News 13 June 2023 179 0

By Mosope Kehinde The Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde will on Wednesday, 14th June, 2023 issue a proclamation for the inauguration of the 10th Oyo State House of Assembly. The proclamation will be done at the inaugural sitting of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Parliament Building, Secretariat Ibadan. The sitting is to be […]Continue Reading

Politics

Makinde Announces Segun Ogunwuyi as CoS, Sulaiman Olanrewaju as CPS

Web News 29 May 2023 245 0

By Iyabo Adebisi Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has re-appointed Mr Segun Ogunwuyi as the Chief of Staff, CoS. The governor has also announced Mr. Sulaiman Olanrewaju of Nigerian Tribune as his new Chief Press Secretary, CPS. He made the announcement shortly after adopting and signing the report of the Ogunwuyi-led transition committee held at […]Continue Reading

Environment

Makinde Dissolves Oyo State Waste Management Task Force

Web News 25 May 2023 300 0

By Oluwakayode Banjo Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has ordered the dissolution of the State Task Force on Waste Management. The State Chairman, Transition and Inauguration Committee, Mr Segun Ogunwuyi, who disclosed this in a statement, said the dissolution is with immediate effect. According to the statement, the Task Force is by this directive […]Continue Reading

Education

NYSC: Gov Makinde, Adeleke Urge Corps Members to Be Patriotic

Web News 16 May 2023 320 0

By Adenitan Akinola/ Dayo Adu  Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has enjoined corps members serving in the state to disregard all security scares while carrying out their national assignment in their respective host communities. Governor Makinde stated this while declaring the three weeks orientation course for 2023 Batch A, Stream 2 closed at the […]Continue Reading

Culture

Oyo Assembly Holds Public Hearing on Proposed Amendment to Chiefs Law

Web News 13 May 2023 356 0

By Mosope Kehinde Members of the traditional institutions in Oyo State, Ministries and Agencies of Government, other Stakeholders and members of the public on Friday converged on the Oyo state secretariate for a public hearing on the proposed amendment of the Oyo State Chiefs Law. In their separate Contributions, representatives of the olubadan in council, […]Continue Reading

Economy

FG Inaugurates First International Gemstone Market in Ibadan

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By Iyabo Adebisi Federal Government has inaugurated the first international gemstone market in Nigeria, in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. The International Gemstone Market under the economic sustainability plan of the federal government is situated at Ojoo in the Akinyele Local Government Area of the state. Speaking at the event, the Minister of Mines and […]Continue Reading

Judiciary

Makinde Swears in Yerima as Substantive CJ

Web News 26 April 2023 252 0

By Iyabo Adebisi Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, has sworn in Justice Iyabo Yerima as substantive Chief Judge of the state. At the ceremony held at the Executive Chamber of the Governor’s Office in Ibadan, Governor Makinde said that his administration would give Justice Yerima the support needed to carry out her duties diligently. […]Continue Reading

Religion

Makinde Felicitates Muslims on Hijab Day

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By Iyabo Adebisi Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has reiterated his administration’s commitment to the promotion of religious freedom, harmony and tolerance across the state. In a statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr Taiwo Adisa, Governor Makinde congratulated female Muslims across Oyo State on this year’s celebration of Continue Reading

Education

NYSC Remains Inalienable to National Unity- Governors

Web News 28 January 2023 433 0

Oyo state Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has urged corps members posted to the state to explore the unity of Nigeria in their various host communities He gave the advice at the official swearing-in ceremony of the 2023 Batch ‘A’, Stream One Corps members held at NYSC permanent camp Iseyin The governor, who was represented by […]Continue Reading

Lifestyle

Makinde Mourns Passage of Sheikh Ajokidero

Web News 26 January 2023 215 0

Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has expressed his sadness over the demise of the Chief Imam of Oyo Town, Imam Sheikh Mashood Abdul Ganiyy Adebayo Ajokidero, saying that the death was a huge loss to the people of the state. The governor expressed his condolences to the Muslim Ummah in Oyo Town and Oyo State […]Continue Reading

Politics

We approved four years promotion arrears – Makinde

Web News 20 January 2023 311 0

Governor of Oyo State, Engineer Seyi Makinde, has stated that the residents of the state are in for a better life and greater times if he is re-elected as governor of the state in the March 11, governorship election. The governor added that his administration has done quite well for civil servants and pensioners, noting […]Continue Reading

Politics

Atiku Promises Inclusive Govt, Make Southwest Industrial Hub

Web News 20 January 2023 233 0

The Southwest Presidential Campaign rally of the Peoples Democratic Party  Atiku/Okowa has been concluded in Ibadan, Oyo State capital with a  commitment to peace and security of Nigeria. This is just as the PDP presidential candidate, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar promised to make the Southwest the industrial hub of the nation if elected. He stated this […]Continue Reading

Politics

I’ll do more for Ogbomoso if reelected – Makinde

Web News 11 January 2023 270 0

Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde says the state will experience more positive developments under his Omituntun 2.0 mantra if re-elected. The governor, who stated this while addressing party faithful in Ogbomoso-land, maintained that he has delivered on his promises to the people of Ogbomoso, adding that he will consolidate on the achievements so far […]Continue Reading

Politics

Makinde Reiterates Commitment to Welfare of Workers

Web News 10 January 2023 271 0

Oyo state Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has assured the State Civil Servants that the remittance of deduction of Cooperative due, leave bonus and other bonuses from salaries would be addressed. He gave the assurance at the Interfaith prayer session with the State Civil and Public Servant to usher in the new year held at the […]Continue Reading

Religion

Gov. Makinde Promises Continuous Support for Muslims Pilgrims Board

Web News 7 January 2023 291 0

Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde says his administration will continue to support the Oyo State Muslim Pilgrims Board in its bid to have hitch-free Hajj exercises in the state.  The governor, while receiving the 2022 Hajj reports from the chairman of the Muslim Pilgrims Board, Professor Sayed Malik, at the Presidential Lodge of the […]Continue Reading

Lifestyle

I am grateful for the privilege to serve- Makinde

Web News 2 January 2023 347 0

Oyo State Governor Engineer Seyi Makinde has expressed gratitude to the good people of Oyo State for the privilege to serve them in the last 43 months. He stated that the last three years and seven months had been a testament of his commitment to serving the people. The governor stated this in his New […]Continue Reading

Politics

Makinde Pledges Religious Fairness if Re-Elected

Web News 23 December 2022 217 0

Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde says his administration will remain truthful to the people of Oyo State, if re-elected. He said this while speaking with the Oyo State League of Imams and State Rabith’s Acquaintance at the Rabitot-ul-Aimmat Wal Ulama South West office, Bodija,Ibadan. Governor Makinde who said his administration has been handling issues […]Continue Reading

Education

Makinde Inaugurates GCI Board

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Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has called for more support from voluntary individuals or groups that are ready to give back to society through collaboration with the government in order to ensure the quality standard of education in the state. Governor Makinde made the call while inaugurating the board of trustees of Government College, […]Continue Reading