Education

NYSC Remains Inalienable to National Unity- Governors

Web News 28 January 2023 535 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 Continue Reading

Lifestyle

Makinde Mourns Passage of Sheikh Ajokidero

Web News 26 January 2023 278 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 439 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 309 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 348 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 411 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 375 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 469 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 280 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

Web News 29 September 2022 834 0

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

Agriculture

Food Security: Oyo Govt. Trains 66 Facilitators, Desk Officers

Web News 15 July 2022 364 0

Oyo State government has trained its 66 desk and facilitators across the thirty-three local government areas of the state to assist small-scale farmers in cushioning the effect of Covid-19 towards boosting food security. The training which is with the support of the World Bank is to scale up the intervention that would help the farmers to […]Continue Reading

Health

Oyo Govt. Fits Adeoyo Hospital with Renal Dialysis, Diabetes Facilities

Web News 11 June 2022 735 0

Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has inaugurated the Renal Dialysis Unit, High Dependency Unit and the Diabetes Screening and Treatment Centre built inside the Adeoyo State Hospital, Ring Road, Ibadan. The projects were built and equipped with the support from Global Fund, the Afolabi Family of Kaderu Compound, Ibadan and the Lions Clubs International, […]Continue Reading

Politics

PDP Primaries : Makinde Congratulates Atiku on Victory

Web News 2 June 2022 340 0

Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has congratulated the winner of the PDP presidential primaries, former Vice-President Abubakar Atiku on his victory at the primaries. Governor Makinde noted that the result of the primaries was “the will of the majority A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Taiwo Adisa, indicates the congratulatory […]Continue Reading

Economy

Oyo Govt. Reiterates Commitment to Civil Servants Welfare

Web News 13 May 2022 409 0

Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde says his government will continually maintain a system of orderliness and growth in the state public service by placing premium on education, hard work and merit for public and civil servants in the state  He said this during the swearing-in ceremony for newly promoted Permanent Secretaries, Inspector General of […]Continue Reading

Politics

Tell us where you think we are wrong, we’ll adjust – Makinde

Web News 30 April 2022 565 0

Oyo State governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has declared that his administration will continue to sustain the religious, and ethnic harmony being enjoyed in the nooks and crannies of the state. The governor, who stated this while hosting Muslim faithful to Iftar at the Presidential Lodge of Oyo State Government House, Agodi, Ibadan, said the state would […]Continue Reading

Economy

We will recover funds looted by past administration – Makinde

Web News 17 April 2022 354 0

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has declared that there would be no place to hide for looters of Oyo State’s funds. The governor, who was speaking on a radio programme in Ibadan said that his administration was determined to retrieve every kobo of the state’s resources stolen by some members of the immediate past […]Continue Reading

Religion

Ramadan: Pray for an end to insurgency – Makinde

Web News 2 April 2022 420 0

Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has felicitated Muslims in the state and across the country for witnessing the commencement of yet another...Continue Reading

Education

BESDA: Oyo Inaugurates Environmental Safeguard Team for Out-of-School Children

Web News 16 March 2022 735 0

The Oyo State Government has inaugurated Environmental and Social Safeguard teams in the State, with an aim to ensure that out-of-school children captured and re-enrolled in the Better Education Service Delivery for All (BESDA) programme are taught in child-friendly environment without any form of threat.Speaking at a 2-day orientation training for the newly constituted Continue Reading

Culture

My administration restored Ibadan’s traditional system – Makinde

Web News 13 March 2022 812 0

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo state has said that his administration has been able to put Ibadan’s traditional system back on track. He stated this while speaking at the Church Service marking the beginning of the 2022 Ibadan Cultural Festival Week’ held at the St. Peters Anglican Church, Aremo, Ibadan. The governor said that if […]Continue Reading

Sport

Makinde Appoints Former Deputy Speaker As 3SC Administrator

Web News 25 February 2022 604 0

Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, has approved the appointment of Chief Babatunde Olaniyan, a former Deputy Speaker of the State’s House of Assembly, as the Sole Administrator of the Shooting Stars Football Club (3SC), Ibadan. In the appointment letter signed on his behalf by the Secretary to the State Government, Mrs. Olubamiwo Adeosun, the […]Continue Reading

Culture

Makinde Visits New Olubadan, Holds Closed Meeting

Web News 23 February 2022 630 0

Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has paid a visit to the new Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Lekan Balogun. The governor on arrival at the Alarere residence of the new Olubadan had a short closed-door meeting with him.  Our correspondent reports that the governor was welcomed with praise singing by Olubadan traditional singers and drummers. Ridwan FasasiContinue Reading

Education

Oyo Government Wants More JAMB Intakes at Lanlate College

Web News 21 February 2022 1278 0

Oyo State government has urged the Joint Admission Matriculation Board (JAMB) to increase the number of offers of admission to the State College of Education in Lanlate, in Ibarapa East local government. The Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Abiodun Abdu-Raheem gave the charge when the JAMB Zonal Director, South/West, Alhaji Aliyu Kolawole Jubril and […]Continue Reading

Politics

Alao-Akala contributed immensely to Oyo State’s development – Gov. Makinde

Web News 16 February 2022 1228 0

Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has eulogised the former governor of the state, late Otunba Adebayo Alao-Akala for his contributions to the development of the state. Governor Makinde spoke through his deputy, Engineer Rauf Olaniyan at the House of Chiefs, Parliament Building, Agodi Secretariat, Ibadan during the Lying-In-State in honour of the deceased. He […]Continue Reading

Security

Prioritize the safety of people – TMC Charges Governor Makinde

Web News 16 February 2022 522 0

The Muslim Congress, TMC has called on the Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde to take the safety of lives and property as a top priority of his administration.  This is contained in a statement in Ibadan signed by Coordinator (Waali), TMC, Oyo State, Engineer Daud Oladosu which followed three different crimes that happened between 10th and […]Continue Reading

Culture

Aliiwo Family Lauds Makinde Over Approval of Oba Lekan Balogun as Next Olubadan

Web News 14 February 2022 1044 0

The Aliiwo family has appreciated the Governor of Oyo State,  Engr Seyi Makinde for the approval of Oba Mohood Olalekan Balogun as the 42nd Olubadan of Ibadanland.  This is contained in a statement in Ibadan signed  by the head of Aliiwo family,    Engineer Daud Balogun ( Mogaji Agba). The statement notes that Aliiwo sons […]Continue Reading