Agriculture

Gov. Makinde Flags Off Youths Agro-Business Project

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Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has flagged off the state Youths in Agro-business Project at the Rural Community Development Centre, Awe.

Inaugurating the project, Governor Makinde said his government would make funds available for easy access to youths and those interested in agricbusiness through revamping of the various agric cooperative societies in the state 

Governor Makinde  noted that the essence of the youths in agricbusiness project is to curb rural urban migration and ensure job creation pointing out that the facility at Awe would be equipped with necessary social amenities for the youths farmers. 

The governor also said that one billion naira has been awarded to the state medium to small scale enterprise facilities and would be flagged off soon.

Governor Makinde maintained that the application process would be made simple for eligible applicants.

Earlier, the Executive Adviser to the Governor on Agro-business, Dr Debo Akande explained that the Awe centre would possibly yield about 250 million naira annually and serve as a centre of excellence for incubation of agricultural initiatives 

In their separate remarks, the Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development, Mr Jacob Ojemuyiwa and the Deputy Director General IITA, Kenton Dashiell expressed confidence that the project would contribute in creating value for investment.

Governor Makinde also Commissioned Model Primary Health Centre at Aafin Oyo.

The governor later paid homage to the Alaafia of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi where the monarch lauded the Governor Makinde’s effort at transforming the health care system and promised to support the initiative 

The Governor had earlier made a stop-over to inspect a temporary isolation centre with over forty bed space in Awe, Oyo town.

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Security

Gov. Makinde Inaugurates Police Mobile Squadron, Distributes Seedlings to Farmers

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As parts of activities marking one year in office, Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has inaugurated a Police Mobile Squadron in Ago-Are with a presentation of six Hilux trucks for the operations of the outfit.

The governor also commenced distribution of 10,000 seedlings to farmers in Iseyin.

Speaking during the inauguration of the projects in Oke- Ogun, Governor Makinde said that the success of his administration was achievable due to the efficient management of the state’s resources.

Governor Makinde, who stated that his administration remained committed to ensuring the safety and security of the state, lauded the Inspector-General of Police for granting approval for the Squadron.

On the distribution of seedlings to 10,000 farms in the state at Iseyin, the governor noted that the effort was part of the government’s palliatives to ensure food security in the state after COVID-19 pandemic.

He appreciated the traditional institutions, elders and leaders in Oke Ogun for their support for his government.

Earlier, Oyo State Commissioner of Police, Shina Olukolu, said the inauguration of PMF 72 Squadron, Ago -Are demonstrated the fulfilment of the promise made by the governor to protect the lives and properties of the people of the state.

He said the police unit would entrench the principles and strategy of community policing, which is part of the government’s policy thrust at combating crimes in the society

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Lifestyle

Makinde Felicitates with Soun of Ogbomoso on His 94th Birthday

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Oyo State governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has congratulated the Soun of Ogbomosoland, Oba Oladunni Oyewumi Ajagungbade III on the occasion of his 94th birthday

In a congratulatory message, Governor Makinde described the monarch as a leader and royal father with an exemplary life.

The governor prayed to God to grant Oba Oyewumi good health to continue to lead the people and bring greater prosperity to Ogbomosoland.

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Religion

Ramadan: Gov. Makinde Congratulates Muslims

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Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, has congratulated Muslims in the state on the successful completion of the month-long Ramadan fasting.

A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr. Taiwo Adisa says Governor Makinde regretted that Muslims in the state and across the country could not observe Eid-el-Fitri prayer this year the usual way.

The governor said the situation should be seen as part of the sacrifice everyone has to make this time.

He expressed gratitude to Muslims and residents of the state for remaining steadfast despite the situation imposed on the state by the COVID-19 pandemic.

The governor equally urged them to use the occasion of the Eid-el-Fitri to pray for the state and Nigeria as a whole.

Governor Makinde called for the continued support and cooperation of the Muslim Ummah and all residents of the state in adhering to the COVID-19 protocol.

He promised to continue to make life more meaningful to all residents of the state, reiterating his administration’s commitment to the socio-economic transformation and the infrastructural revolution currently going on in the state.

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Health

Oyo Govt. to Immortalize Kehinde Ayoola

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Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde says the state government will immortalize the late commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, Kehinde Ayoola.

Governor Makinde disclosed this during a special valedictory Executive Council session in honour of the late commissioner for environment and natural resources.


From left, Oyo State Governor, Engr Seyi Makinde; son of disease, Folarin Ayoola; the widow, Prof Olukemi Ayoola; son, Beel’loluwawi Ayoola; Secretary to the State Government, Mrs Olubamiwo Adeosun and Head of Service, Alhaja Ololade Agboola during a Valedictory Executive Council session for the late Commissioner, Rt Hon Kehinde Ayoola held at Government House, Ibadan. PHOTO: Oyo State Government.

While extolling the virtues of the late member of the Executive Council, the governor promised to personally take responsibility for the sponsorship of educational goal of the deceased’s children.

Governor Makinde added that the late commissioner was a loyal and dedicated friend, who had moved with him from one political platform to another in his determination to be Oyo State governor some years back.

The Secretary to the Oyo State Government, Mrs Olubanwo Adeosun, Head of Service, Alhaja Amidat Agboola and some other members of the Executive Council spoke glowingly of the late commissioner for his intelligence commitment and doggedness. 

Speaking on behalf of the deceased family, his twins, Madam Taiwo appreciated the various tributes from members of the Executive Council, saying that such encouragement would strengthen the family.

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Agriculture

Gov. Makinde Inaugurates Committee on Rural Roads Rehabilitation

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Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde says plans are underway to construct and rehabilitate about 1,000 kilometres rural and farm roads to expand the state economy through a Rural Access and Agricultural Marketing Project (RAAMP).

Governor Makinde stated this in Ibadan while inaugurating the state project monitoring and technical steering committee as well as relaunching of RAAMP. 

The governor, who is also the chairman of the committee in the state, emphasised that all projects initiated under RAAMP would be of quality that would as well stand the test of time.





 : From right, Oyo State Governor, Engr Seyi Makinde; his deputy, Engr Rauf Olaniyan; Commissioner for Agricultural and Rural Development, Mr Muyiwa Ojekunle; Executive Adviser to the governor on Agric Business, Dr Debo Akande and others during the Inauguration of Monitoring and Technical Committee on Rural Access and Agricultural Marketing Project (RAAMP) held at Government House, Ibadan. PHOTO: Oyo State Government.

Governor Makinde noted that the current post harvest losses being experienced by farmers would be addressed with the RAAMP policy.

Earlier, the project coordinator, Dr. Yode Moses-Ayanlowo said the vision of the project was to enhance productive capacity and facilitate rapid rural development.

Dr Moses-Ayanlowo noted that the project would upgrade rural roads and improve connectivity and access to local markets on agro-business services in thirteen states.

In a keynote address, the Commissioner for Agriculture and Vice chairman, administration for the committee, Mr Ojemuyiwa Ojekunle said the re-launching of RAAMP was an indication of the current administration’s commitment to improve  the agricultural sector.

Mr Ojemuyiwa added that the initiative would encourage more investment in agro-business and alleviate poverty for rural dwellers in the state.

The RAAMP initiative is a Federal Government sponsored project under donor agencies such as World Bank, French Development Bank, African Development Bank with a 12% counterpart fund from interested states and a seven year life cycle.

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Politics

Oyo Civil Servants on Level 13 Upward to Resume Work on April 27

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Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has directed civil servants from level 13 and above to resume to work on Monday 27th of April.

Governor Makinde gave the order during a press briefing at the Agodi Government House, Ibadan.

He said only officials with separate offices would resume duty, adding that only one gate would be used as entrance and exit point at the State Secretariat.

Governor Makinde also placed a ban on all canteen in the Secretariat and proscribed visitors from the Secretariat premises.

In a similar vein, Governor Makinde also relaxed the dusk to dawn curfew in the state from 7:00 PM to 5:00 AM.

According to him, the step would give farmers the opportunity to plant as the raining season begins to enhance food security after Covid-19. 

He equally disclosed that COVID-19 compliance guidelines would be provided for the markets in the state while only markets which meet up with the guidelines would be allowed to reopen.

On the one million facemasks policy of the government, Governor Makinde said the distribution of face masks to the public would commence next week, noting that palliatives to 90 thousand poorest households and 30 thousand vulnerable in the state were ready for distribution.

Earlier, Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi had donated two motorized modular fumigators to the Oyo State Government.

Donating the items at the Government House Ibadan, Oba Adeyeye noted that the donation of the House of Oduduwa machine tools was aimed at complementing the efforts of government at all levels to control the spread of coronavirus in Nigeria.

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Politics

We are still committed to the Coalition Agreement – Governor Makinde

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Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde says his administration is still committed to coalition agreement reached with some opposition parties before the March 9 governorship election in the state.

He stated this during a People’s Democratic Party, PDP stakeholders meeting held at the party’s office, Molete, Ibadan.

While lauding the efforts of the coalition during the last general election, Governor Makinde maintained that his government has been carrying everybody along in the governance of the state.

The governor said there were various opportunities in government which could still be beneficial for them to contribute their quota to the development of the state.

Governor Makinde, however, called for unity among PDP members in the task of bringing good governance to every nook and cranny in the state.

The governor expressed the readiness of his government to employ a private sector-led economy to engage unemployed youths.

Earlier, Chairman of PDP in the state, Alhaji Kunmi Mustapha enjoined party faithful who have benefited from the government to extend love to others.

The meeting availed the PDP members the opportunity to express their minds on issues bordering on the development of the party and the state.

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Economy

Former Waste Management Workers to Get Their Entiltilements

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Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has ordered the payment of salaries owed former employees of West African Energy, erstwhile consultant in charge of waste disposal in the state.

Governor Makinde stated this while addressing the employees who trooped to the Governor’s office, Secretariat, Ibadan to express their displeasure on their outstanding salaries.

The Governor said his government had discovered that they were being owed by West African Energy and assured that the Accountant General would start paying their outstanding salaries. 

Governor Makinde further promised the employees that their money would be paid with immediate effect.

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Yoruba

Egbe òsèlú PDP sọ ìrètí rè nípa Àmọ̀tẹ́kùn

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Oludamọ̀ràn pàtàkì lórí ètò gbogbo àti on tonise pẹ̀lú òsèlú fún Gómìnà Seyi Makinde tipínlè Ọ̀yọ́, Ogbeni Babatunde Oduyoye sọ pé ìwé tí wọ́n ní Alakoso lóri ọ̀rọ̀ ètò idajọ nílè yíì Abubakar Malami ko lórí ọ̀rọ̀ ìjọba ìbílè ńipinle Ọ̀yọ́ ni kò yẹ kọ́kọ́, nítorípé ọ̀rọ̀ náà ti wà nílé ẹjọ́.

Nínú atejade èyí tí Ógbéni Oduyoye fisita sọ pé niwon gba ti ọ̀rọ̀ ohùn ti wà níwájú ilé ẹjọ́ ìrètí wa pé kò yẹ kí enikeni tún gbé ìgbéṣe lórí rè mọ lábé òfin.

Ó ṣàlàyé síwájú pé, ìwé tí wọ́n ní ó jáde láti ofisi adajo àgbà nílè yíì Abubakar Malami ló sese kó dá ìkùnsínú sílè ńipinle yi. 

Atejade náà wá ro gbogbo àwọn tọrọ náà kàn nìdí ètò ìjọba láti kiyesara lórí on tí wọ́n yọ má sọ notoripe ọ̀rọ̀ ohùn wa níwájú ilé ẹjọ́. 

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Security

Oyo Police Lauds Makinde Over Patrol Cars

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Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde says the collaborative efforts of various security agencies has helped to fight crime to the barest minimum in the state.

The governor stated this during a reception for senior officers of security agencies, held at the Oyo State Police Command, Eleyele, Ibadan. 

Governor Makinde lauded the doggedness of the heads of security agencies in the state at ensuring the protection of lives and property of the people.

The governor also seized the occasion to congratulate the newly promoted officers of various security agencies in the state especially in the police force. 

Governor Makinde enjoined the promoted officers to be good ambassadors of Oyo state wherever they find themselves. 

In a remark, the Oyo State Commissioner of Police, Mr. Shina Olukolu, maintained that the command under his watch would not rest on its oars to sustain peace in the state.

Mr. Olukolu said all officers and men have been charged to re-double their efforts to in order to sustain the 2019 tempo to reduce crime to the barest minimum. 

The Police boss noted that the donation of the sixty-six (66) Kia Rio Cars by the state government with the installation of the critical state-of-the-art communication gadgets for ease of communication had assisted the command in promptly responding to distress calls.

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Security

Armed Forces Remembrance Day: Oyo Celebrates Fallen Heroes

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Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde says sacrifices made by the Armed Forces is significant towards the unity and oneness of the country.

The governor made the remarks after the wreath-laying ceremony and grand finale of the 2020 Armed Forces Remembrance Day activities, held at Remembrance Arcade, Government House, Agodi, Ibadan.

He stressed that the contributions of the fallen heroes to their fathers’ land required appreciation and enjoined people to take care of the dependants of these heroes and those that have been disabled in course of carrying out their service to the nation.

In an interview, state chairman of the Nigerian Legion, Deacon Michael Fajimi called for assistance of both state and federal governments for the dependants of the fallen heroes.

Deacon Fajimi said that such assistance would go a long way in caring for them and make the gallant efforts of the fallen heroes not to be in vein

Highlight of the occasion was lay of wreaths by Gov Makinde, General Officer Commanding of 2 Division Nigeria Army – Major General AB Omozoje, Commander 2Division Garrison, Nigeria Army – Brigadier General OO Soyele, Commander, 671 NAF Detachment Ibadan- Commodore AA Adedoyin, among others.

Firing of rounds volley to symbolize burial party for the fallen heroes was also observed.

Similarly in Akure, Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu has promised to pursue operation Amotekun to a logical conclusion.

He made the promise during the 2020 Armed Forces Remembrance Day celebration in Akure, Ondo State capital.

Governor Akeredolu after laying the wreath at the cenotaph pointed out that operation Amotekun was to complement the efforts of the armed forces and police to protect the lives and property of the citizenry.

He also explained that the conventional security outfits would perform better when supported by the neighborhood surveillance.

Promising thorough monitoring of the operation in line with the mandate, the governor also acknowledged efforts of the Nigerian military especially through its operation crocodile smile.

Those who also spoke with Radio Nigeria on Amotekun including retired military personnel described the operation as long overdue.

The retired security officers noted that the people would be more familiar with the terrain and there would be no language barrier.

At the cenotaph were security chiefs, political leaders and traditional rulers who all laid wreaths in honor of the nation’s fallen heroes.

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Politics

Oyo ALGON’s Case a Slap on the Face of the Judiciary – Oyo Government

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Oyo state government says it has not contravened any court order having inaugurated caretaker committees for the 33 local governments and 35 Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) in the state.

Chief Press Secretary to Engineer Seyi Makinde the Governor of Oyo State, Mr. Taiwo Adisa dismissed the allegation by the Association of Local Governments (ALGON) in the state while speaking with newsmen.

Mr. Adisa said the aggrieved members could seek redress in court.

He explained that the matter they took to the court, in the first place was like a slap on the face of the judiciary because the election that brought the chairmen into the office was conducted in contravention of a court order.

Mr. Adisa noted that the government has looked at every aspect of the case they claimed to be in court pointing out that there was no restraining order on the government of Oyo State to run the local government, despite the fact that there is a case pending in court. 

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Religion

Those seeking to divide Oyo people with religion will fail- Makinde

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Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, says those seeking to divide the people of the state though religion should find other jobs to do.

Governor Makinde, who stated this while addressing the congregation at the St Paul Anglican Church, Yemetu, Ibadan, during the 80th thanksgiving service for his mother, Mrs. Abigael Makinde, said that the state is too interconnected to be divided along religious lines.

 A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr. Taiwo Adisa, states that some religious activists who are seeking to divide Oyo people along religious lines will not succeed as every home in the state has a full complement of both religions.

The governor while noting that it was evident that some people do not want the present government to succeed appreciated God and promising that his government would continue to serve the state.

Earlier, a cleric, the Venerable Reverend, Dr. Samuel Osungbeju, urged leaders to serve well so as to receive the reward of God.

Reverend Dr. Osungbeju who added that the actions and policies of the government of Engineer Makinde were being well received by the people urging the governor not to relent in doing good.

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Education

Gov. Makinde Restates Commitment to Education Sector

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Oyo State Government has restated its administration’s commitment to accord more priority to the education sector. 

The Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde stated this in Ibadan at the opening of a two day policy dialogue workshop with stakeholders on “Better Education Service Delivery for All”, organized by World Bank in collaboration with Universal Basic Education Commission, UBEC.

Engineer Makinde, speaking through the state Commissioner for Education, Professor Kehinde Sangodoyin implored all stakeholders in the education sector to cooperate with the present administration in eradicating increasing number of out-of-school children in the state.

Engineer Makinde hinted that the present administration had jacked up budgetary allocation to the sector from the previous administration 2-5% to 10 percent , adding that to achieve the United Nations goals of Sustainable Development Goals, massive deployment fund must be channeled towards education.

The Chairman Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board, SUBEB, Dr. Nureni Adeniran while disclosing that Oyo State was the only state in the South West of the country to benefit from this World Bank initiative, noted that the programme would help in eliminating child abuse and labor, improve health and hygiene, promote self-reliance, increase economic growth and also enhance social strength of the nation.

Dr. Adeniran also called for support from stakeholders to ensure a face lift in the education sector. 

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Lifestyle

Protection of the Girl Child: Makinde Calls for Stakeholders’ Support

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As the world marks 2019 International Day of the Girl Child, Oyo state Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has called on all stakeholders especially parents, guardians and religious bodies to support his administration to promote girls empowerment and fulfillment of their Human Rights through education.

Governor Seyi Makinde made this call through the State Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Inclusion, Alhaja Faosat Sanni while receiving a letter from the Federation of Muslim Women’s Associations in Nigeria (FOMWAN), at the state secretariat Ibadan.

Receiving the letter on behalf of the Governor, Alhaja Sanni who appreciated the association for their concerted efforts with laudable achievements in terms of service to God and humanity said, a girl child should be supported in all forms as they were the most vulnerable to all vices.

Earlier while delivering the letter to the commissioner for onward delivery to the governor, Oyo state Chairperson of FOMWAN, Doctor Bushira Oloso noted the achievements of the present administration within a short period in office in education sector among which were free educational materials and free education.

Dr. Oloso therefore appealed to Governor Makinde for speedy completion and implementation of Family Court so that perpetrators of evil acts to girls and women at large would be prosecuted according to the law.

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Politics

Makinde Appoints Former SDP Governorship Candidate as Special Counsel

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Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, has approved the appointment of the governorship candidate of the Social Democratic Party, SDP, in the March 9 governorship in the state, Chief Bolaji Ayorinde, SAN as Special Counsel to the Governor of Oyo State.

This was just as a chieftain of the African Democratic Congress ADC, Prince Yemi Aderibigbe, was also appointed as Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs.

A statement s by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr. Taiwo Adisa, indicates that Mr. Wale Onaolapo was appointed as the chairman of the Oyo State Security Trust Fund, OYSSTF, while a former Principal Protocol Officer of the University of Ibadan, Mr. Gboyega Badejo, was appointed as the Director-General Protocol to the Governor.

Mr. Ayorinde, SAN, an Officer of the Federal Republic (OFR) and son of a former Chief Judge of Oyo State, Justice Timothy Ayorinde, earned the University of Oxford General Certificate (Law) intermediate LLB in 1983 and a Bachelor of Laws from the University of London in 1985, before proceeding to the Nigerian Law School, Lagos.

Mr. Badejo, the new DG Protocol to the Governor, was until his appointment the Principal Protocol Officer at the University of Ibadan, where he bagged a degree in Education in 1995.

He is also a member of the Protocol and Diplomacy International.

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Economy

Oyo State is Open for Business – Makinde

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Oyo state governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, has declared Oyo state open for business, expressing the state’s determination to partner stakeholders in driving diverse economic opportunities within the state.

He stated this while receiving a $5Billion Economic Plan presented by Oyo-Ile Investors’ Forum, tagged “Investment Opportunities in Oyo state: Road Map for Accelerated Development”.

Governor Makinde said rapid development could only occur when government and private investors partnered to develop and execute innovative structures to drive the state’s development and actualize its full potential over the short to medium term.

Director, Oyo-Ile Investors’ Forum, Mr. Yinka Owodunni, said the economy plan when effective would create 200 thousand direct jobs and 1million indirect jobs.

The forum had in attendance over 50 investors across the world.

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Sport

Makinde Appoints New Executive Chairman for Mineral Development Agency

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Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, has appointed an expert in the Oil and Gas Industry, Mr. Abiodun Oni, as the Executive Chairman of the Oyo State Mineral Development Agency.

This is contained in a statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr. Taiwo Adisa.

The statement notes that Mr. Oni is expected to bring to bear his wealth of experience as a trained geologist with over 20 years of experience in the Oil and Gas Industry and proficiency in Six-Sigma processes and Lean techniques, on the mineral development sector in the state.

Governor Makinde wished Mr. Oni success in the new assignment, while also expressing the hope that he would serve the state with dedication and loyalty.

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Agriculture

Oyo Govt, IITA, Farmcrowdy Collaborate on Developing Agric

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Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, has revoked the Moniya-Iseyin road contract awarded by the immediate past administration for the sum of 7 billion naira.

He disclosed this in Ibadan at the launch of a 5 million dollar Agribusiness Project initiative by Farmcrowdy.

Governor Makinde while stressing the significant of the road in moving farm produce around the state said the previous government awarded the contract to an engineering firm that did not have capacity to handle the project.

He said his government would re-award the road to a competent contractor pointing out that when completed, it would address the challenges of moving farm produce from Oke-Ogun area to Ibadan, the state capital.

Governor Makinde maintained that Oyo was ready for agribusiness to expand the state’s economy promising that the state was set to turn farm settlements around.

Governor Seyi Makinde on the partnership with Farmcrowdy

The Managing Director of Farmcrowdy, Kenneth Obiajulu said the company had been able to impact 25,000 farmers and worked in 14 states out of 36 Nigerian states, noting that it was launching the initiative as a partnership on agriculture to help Oyo state.

Managing Director, Kenneth Obiajulu on the details of the work the company has been doing

The Deputy Director-General of International Institute of Tropical Agriculture, IITA Partnership for Development, Mr. Kenton Dashiell expressed the readiness of the organisation to partner the state in developing its agricultural sector.

Mr. Dashiell assured that the institute would provide necessary technology to Farmcrowdy to multiply the yields particularly in crops such as maize, soya beans, cassava, banana, plantain, yam and beans.

Earlier, the Executive Assistant to Governor Makinde on agribusiness, Dr Debo Akande, stated that the state would explore the Public Private Development Partnership model to achieve its aim on agriculture.

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Politics

Don’t Shy Away From Politics – Makinde Charges Christians

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Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, has called on men and women of integrity not to shy away from participating in politics so as to sanitize the system.

A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr. Taiwo Adisa, indicates that the governor gave the charge at a thanksgiving service with members of the Omorege Dynasty, the Governor’s maternal family, over his electoral victory.

The Governor stated that the involvement of persons of integrity in politics would enhance good governance and promote sanity in the political environment.

He noted that participating in politics would not take heaven from men and women with integrity and honesty, but would help to clean up the nation’s political space.

According to the statement, Governor Makinde admonished Christians and people with honesty and integrity, to get involved in politics, noting that the journey would not be easy, but God would take them to where He intended.

Earlier, Venerable C.O. Osinyemi, who spoke on the topic: “Indices of acceptable service,” urged Governor Makinde to serve with honesty and integrity with a view to adding value to the lives of the people.

On the entourage of Governor Makinde were his wife, Ominni, Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly, OYHA, Mr. Adebo Ogundoyin and some members of the OYHA; chairman of the State Advisory Council, Senator Hosea Agboola, Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters, Hon. Funmi Orisadeyi and Commissioner for Environment, Kehinde Ayoola. 

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