Security

S/West Governors, Traditional Rulers, Security Chiefs Meet In Ibadan

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South-West governors and some first class traditional rulers in the Southwest zone of the country are currently holding a security meeting at the Executive Chamber of the Agodi Government Secretariat, Ibadan. The meeting which commenced at about 3 pm has in attendance the Chairman of the Continue Reading

Security

Adebayo Adelabu Tells Gov. Makinde to Sustain the Security Architecture of Predecessor

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Chairman Oyo State Security Trust Funds in the last administration, Chief Adebayo Adelabu has advised Engineer Seyi Makinde-led administration to sustain the security architecture handed over to him by his predecessor. He stated this while fielding questions from newsmen on the current state of security in the state. Chief Adelabu, who was the All Progressives […]Continue Reading

Politics

Insecurity: Convene Council of State Meeting Now – Alao-Akala

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Former Governor of Oyo state and Chairman, Elders Advisory Council, All Progressives Congress, APC, Oyo State, Otunba Adebayo Alao-Akala has advised Oyo State governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde to convene a council of state meeting to brainstorm on the security challenges facing the state. Otunba Alao-Akala who gave the advice while speaking with journalists in Ibadan […]Continue Reading

Economy

Makinde Flags Off FG’s 774,000 Employment Programme

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Oyo State Government has lauded the Federal Government initiative for the establishment of the Extended Special Public Works, ESPW, programme targeted at addressing the unemployment challenge facing the country. The Oyo State governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde gave the commendation during the flagging off of the programme in the state, held at Akinyele Local Government Continue Reading

Lifestyle

Women Affairs Minister Distributes Relief Materials to Vulnerable Groups in Ibadan

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Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Mrs Pauline Tallen has distributed relief materials to some vulnerable groups in Ibadan.  The groups are vesico vaginal fistula, VVF, patients who were neglected by their husbands and people living with disabilities. Among the relief materials distributed to the beneficiaries were bags of rice, textile materials Continue Reading

Crime

Igangan Killing: Youths Protest, Demand Swift Action

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Youths of Igangan in Ibarapa area of Oyo State have staged a peaceful protest to the office of the state governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde to end Fulani herdsmen brutalization on their lands and in the state as a whole. This is a sequel to the killing of Dr Fatai Aborode by suspected herdsmen in Igangan, […]Continue Reading

Politics

Oyo Government Seeks Tenure Extension For Caretaker Chairmen

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Oyo State House of Assembly, OYHA, has received the request of the state governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde for an extension of tenure of the sixty-eight Local Government and Local Council Development Areas Caretaker Chairmen and their members. The request was contained in a letter forwarded to the Oyo State House of Assembly by the governor. […]Continue Reading

Health

We will renovate PHCs across all 351 wards – Makinde

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Oyo State governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde says his government is determined to renovate at least one primary healthcare centre in all the 351 wards in the state. He stated this at the appreciation gathering request by some beneficiaries of Year 2020 Omituntun Free Health Programme and handing over of certificates to the participants core health […]Continue Reading

Education

Oyo Governor Laments Structural Decay At Oba Akinbiyi School

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Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has frowned at the structural defect and lack of basic social amenities at the Oba Akinbiyi Model School, Mokola, Ibadan inaugurated about a year ago by the last administration. Engineer Makinde during an assessment visit to the school, said the inspection became necessary following several compliant about many structural Continue Reading

Crime

#EndSARS: Gov. Makinde Condemns Killing of Protester in Ogbomoso

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Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has condemned the killing of one Jimoh Isiaka during the END SARS protest in Ogbomoso. Also, at this same protest, Abdulrasaq Olawale, Oluwadamilare Gbolohunmi, and five other persons sustained injuries and were taken to hospital for treatment. Governor Makinde through his Facebook page called on the Police to allow […]Continue Reading

Economy

Roadside trading will still continue in Oyo State – Gov. Makinde

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Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde says his government will not halt roadside trading until the government provides an alternative for traders to transact their businesses. Governor Makinde disclosed this while reacting to questions from participants at the stakeholders’ consultative meeting on 2021 budget held in Ibadan. The governor said the only justification to Continue Reading

Politics

No one can distract me from ensuring unity in Southwest PDP – Gov. Makinde

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Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, will not be distracted in his determination to ensure a strong and united Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the South-West geopolitical zone. This comes on the heel of a statement by former Ekiti State governor, Ayodele Fayose warning Governor Seyi Makinde to stay away from the politics of the […]Continue Reading

Politics

Oyo Government Inaugurates Electoral Board, Promises Election Soon

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Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde says the state apparatus would not be deployed to disenfranchise voters from participating in the forthcoming local government elections in the state.  He stated this during the inauguration of newly appointed members of the Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission (OYSIEC) Governor Makinde maintained that the mandate of the Continue Reading

Security

Amotekun has Come to stay – Gov. Makinde

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….Gives marching orders to LG, LCDA chairmen to secure lives, properties Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, has declared that security of lives and properties in the state remains extremely important to his government. The governor stated this while addressing chairpersons of the 68 Local Government and Local Council Development Council Areas in the state, Continue Reading

Politics

Oba Adetunji is an embodiment of greatness and honour – Makinde

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Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has felicitated with the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Saliu Adetunji, as he clocks 92 years on earth. A statement by the Chief Press Secretary, CPS to the Governor, Mr. Taiwo Adisa, states that the foremost monarch “personifies greatness and honour.” Governor Makinde said the tenure of the monarch, who […]Continue Reading

Politics

Desist from being enemies of progress, Gov. Makinde tells politicians

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Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde says he is not moved by the actions of some individuals or groups threatening to chase him out of the office. He stated this at the 8th-Day Fidau Prayer of late Aare Ago of Ibadanland, Chief Lere Adigun who died last week. Governor Makinde denied alleged Christianization and religious imbalance in […]Continue Reading

Lifestyle

Chief Bode Akindele left indelible prints in Nigeria – Gov. Makinde

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Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde was a leading guest of honour at the funeral service held for late Ibadan business magnate, Chief Bode Akindele at the Methodist Church, Agbeni, Ibadan. In a remark, Governor Seyi Makinde described late Chief Bode Akindele as a philanthropist who had left indelible mark in Oyo State as well […]Continue Reading

Education

We will not be distracted by sentiments – Makinde

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Oyo State governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde says the state will continue to experience progress and development if premium is placed on competence and merit in key appointment against other considerations.  Engineer Makinde stated this during the inauguration of governing board for the state owned tertiary institutions held at Agodi Government House, Ibadan. The governor Continue Reading

Lifestyle

Oyo Govt. Celebrates General Jemibewon @ 80

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Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, has congratulated the first Military Governor of Oyo State, General David Medayese Jemibewon (Rtd) on the occasion of his 80th birthday anniversary. A statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Taiwo Adisa describes Jemibewon as a trailblazer and an astute administrator whose landmark achievements subsist till date. General Continue Reading

Judiciary

Governor Makinde Inaugurates Family Court

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Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has called on residents of the state to take advantage of the new family court to report any act of child right violation or issues affecting the interest of children and family values. He stated this during the inauguration of the State Family Court at Iyanganku, Ibadan.  Governor Makinde explained that […]Continue Reading

Health

Gov. Makinde Inaugurates Refurbished Agbami Centre

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Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has commissioned the upgraded and refurbished Agbami Isolation Center, Jericho, Ibadan. Speaking after the commissioning, Governor Makinde explained that the Agbami isolation centre’s rooms have been equipped with additional beds and fixed with concentrated oxygen. The governor said that the Isolation Center would be used for Continue Reading

Health

Gov. Makinde Lauds College of Medicine, UCH Ibadan

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Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has lauded the contributions of the College of Medicine, Ibadan in the medical fields, saying its products are well known globally for their outstanding performances. Governor Makinde made the commendation shortly after he commissioned some projects at the college within the premises of the University College Hospital (UCH), Continue Reading

Agriculture

COVID-19: FG Distributes Farm Inputs in Oyo

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The Federal Government through the Ministry of Agriculture has distributed farm inputs to farmers in Oyo State. This is part of efforts to ensure that Nigeria does not experience food shortages as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. The event was held at the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, MOOR Plantation, Apata, Ibadan. Distributing […]Continue Reading

Security

Makinde Inaugurates Crime Detection Platform

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Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has inaugurated the State City Watch Project and the Crime Alert Platform to complement efforts in tackling insecurity in the  the state. The governor inaugurated the project at the headquarters of the Oyo State Security Trust Fund, Onireke, Ibadan.  Speaking at the event, Governor Makinde noted that the commissioning […]Continue Reading

Education

Schools Resumption: Nigerian Bar Association Cautions Oyo State Government

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Press Statement The attention of the Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, Ibadan Branch, is drawn to a directive of the Oyo State Government issued on 15 June 2020 as it concerns the resumption of pupils and students in Primary 6, Junior Secondary School Class 3 and Senior Secondary School Class 3 for academic activities on Monday, 29 June, […]Continue Reading