Religion

Makinde Pledges More Support for Islamic Bodies

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By Iyabo Adebisi The Oyo State governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has attributed the successes recorded by his administration to the abiding peace in the state. The governor said this at the 10th Omituntun Annual Ramadan Lecture and anniversary awards, held at the Government House Arcade, Agodi, Continue Reading

Economy

Gov. Makinde Signs 2024 Appropriation Bill into Law

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By Iyabo Adebisi Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo state has signed 2024 appropriation bill of over four hundred and thirty-eight billion naira into law.  Governor Makinde while accenting the bill tagged “Economy Recovery” at the Executive Chamber, Agodi, Secretariat,Ibadan described the 2024 budget as a critical one where government has to demonstrate Continue Reading

Politics

Makinde Makes New Appointments

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By Iyabo Adebisi Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has approved the appointment of the immediate past Commissioner for Environment, Mr. Abiodun Oni, as the Director-General of the Mineral Development Agency of Oyo State and Executive Chairman of the Pacesetter Mineral Development Company. This was just as the governor approved the appointments of four more […]Continue Reading

News

INEC Issues Certificate of Return to Makinde, Others

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By Iyabo Adebisi/ Mosope Kehinde Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, his Deputy, Chief Bayo Lawal alongside 32 House of Assembly Member Elect in the 18th March Governorship Poll have been issued certificates of return by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC. The International Conference Center, University of Ibadan, the venue of the event was Continue Reading

Religion

Gov. Makinde Extols Virtues of Christlikeness

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Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has felicitated Christians in Oyo State and across the country on witnessing another Christmas. The governor, who stated that Christmas presents a golden opportunity to celebrate Christ, his humble beginning and the lessons his life taught, charged Christians to emulate Jesus Christ in all ways. A statement by the […]Continue Reading

Security

Proactive intelligence gathering, key to nipping crime in the bud – Gov. Makinde

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Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde wants the Police to be more proactive in intelligence gathering and community policing to curb crimes before they take place. He said this during an interactive session with the Nigeria Police Oyo State Command held at the Presidential Lodge, Government House, Agodí, Ibadan. Governor Makinde stressed the need for […]Continue Reading

Politics

Gov. Makinde has fulfilled campaign promises – Information Commissioner

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Oyo State Commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism, Dr. Wasiu Olatubosun says Governor Seyi Makinde has fulfilled his campaign promises in the State.  Olatubosun, who stated this at the inauguration of GSM Market and Artisans Marine at Saki Town Hall, Saki, noted that the present administration has been transparent and accountable to the people.  He […]Continue Reading

Environment

Onipepeye Road Under Inspection, Construction – Gov. Makinde

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Governor of Oyo State, ‘Seyi Makinde, says that the Federal Government, the Oyo State Government and the Ibadan Urban Flood Management Project (IUFMP) will within a week  align the differences that have stalled the completion of Onipepeye Bridge Project and other culverts along Iwo Road axis of the Lagos-Ibadan expressway. The governor, who inspected the […]Continue Reading

Health

Gov. Makinde Promises To Prioritise Eye Care

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Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State is taking proactive steps in the prevention of visual impairment and treatment of other eye challenges. The new Commissioner For Health in the State, Dr. Taiwo Ladipo, made the disclosure at a news conference held in ibadan, the state capital in commemoration of the 2021 world sight day, with […]Continue Reading

Politics

Makinde Inaugurates Remaining Commissioners

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Oyo state governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has inaugurated the remaining ten commissioners into the state executive council. Inaugurating the commissioner designates at the executive council chamber, Agodi, Secretariat, Ibadan, Governor Makinde assured the people of the state more dividends of democracy. Governor Makinde called on the commissioners to be committed in the Continue Reading

Politics

Gov. Makinde Restates Commitment to Development Agenda

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Oyo State Governor, Mr Seyi Makinde has restated the commitment of his administration to the development of the state. The governor stated this during a church service held at the Zonal Headquarters of the Christ Apostolic Church, Moga, Akanran, Ibadan. The governor, who was represented by the Senior Special Assistant on Media Matters, Mr Taiwo […]Continue Reading

Education

Security: Gov. Makinde to Engage Man O War Officers in Schools

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Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has disclosed plans to engage officers of the Man O-War Nigeria para-military organization to assist in providing security and surveillance for primary and secondary schools in the state.  He made this disclosure when he received national executives of the Man O-War Nigeria on a courtesy visit to his office. Governor […]Continue Reading

Lifestyle

Yinka Odumakin remains a shining light – Gov. Makinde

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Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has said that the late spokesman of the pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, Yinka Odumakin, remained a shining light even in death. Governor Makinde stated this while paying tribute to the late Afenifere chieftain during a funeral service held at the Origbo Anglican Grammar School, Moro, Osun State. A statement […]Continue Reading

Security

Insecurity: Gov. Makinde Calls for Collective Efforts

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Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, has called on leaders in the country to shun partisanship and come together to mount a collective fight against insecurity in the country. The governor stated this while hosting the governors of Borno, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, his Kwara State counterpart, Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq and a former governor of Continue Reading

Religion

Easter: Gov. Makinde Tasks Christians on Fidelity to Jesus

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Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has felicitated with Christians in the state and around the world on the occasion of the 2021 Easter celebration. The governor also called on Christians in the spirit of the season to continue to be their brother’s keepers and to forgive others. A statement by his Chief Press Secretary, […]Continue Reading

Education

Gov. Makinde Inaugurates LAUTECH’s Governing Council

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Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde wants the newly inaugurated Governing Council of the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology LAUTECH, Ogbomosho to take necessary measures that will advance the institution into a world class university. He stated this shortly after the inauguration of the Governing Council at the Executive Council Chambers of the Governor’s Continue Reading

Education

Gov. Makinde Appoints Governing Council for LAUTECH

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Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has appointed a former chairman of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), University of Ibadan branch, Professor Ayodeji Omole, as the Pro-Chancellor of the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso. The governor equally appointed other members of the University’s Governing Council, including Professor Lanre Continue Reading

Economy

Gov. Makinde Visits Akinyele Market, Tasks Traders on Harmony

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Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has promised the traders of the newly established Akinyele Market, a comfortable environment and infrastructure for the benefits of stakeholders in the market. He gave the assurance when he paid a visit to the Akinyele perishable goods Market and Oyo State Road Traffic Management Authority OYRTMA trailer pack situated […]Continue Reading

Security

Security: Gov. Makinde, Gani Adams Meet

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As part of measures to address the insecurity challenges in the South-West geopolitical zone, Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde has held a closed-door meeting with the Aare Onakakanfo of Yorubaland, Iba Gani Adams. The Aare-Ona Kakanfo, who paid a private visit to Governor Makinde, while addressing journalists, said the discussions centred on issues relating to […]Continue Reading

Security

Police Brutality: Panel of Inquiry To Send Recommendation To Gov. Makinde

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The Oyo State Panel of Inquiry on Police Brutality says its recommendation will be sent to the state government for implementation. Chairman of the panel, former Chief Judge of Oyo State, Justice Badejoko Adeniji stated this while addressing counsel at the sitting of the panel on Tuesday. Retired Justice Badejoko Adeniji said the panel was not […]Continue Reading

Politics

Makinde Vs. ALGON: Supreme Court Delivers Judgment May 7th

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The Supreme Court Wednesday morning heard the case brought before it by the Association of Local Government of Nigeria, ALGON against the judgement of the Appeal Court which favoured the state government. Judgement in the case will be delivered 7th May, 2021. Ibadan North West local government chairman, Bashorun Moshood Ajuwon and others, had instituted […]Continue Reading

Politics

Oyo @45: Gov. Makinde Lauds Past Leaders, Residents

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Governor ‘Seyi Makinde of Oyo State says his government will continue to implement policies and programmes that will ensure that the state remains a pace-setter in both human and physical development. In a statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr Taiwo Adisa Governor Makinde congratulated indigenes and residents of the state on […]Continue Reading

Security

Arrest those trying to ignite ethnic tension, Gov. Makinde tells Oyo CP

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Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde wants the new Commissioner of Police deployed to the state, Ngozi Vivian Onadeko, to arrest and treat as criminal those igniting ethnic tension and heating up security situations in the state. He stated this during a courtesy visit to his office by the new commissioner of police. Governor Makinde maintained […]Continue Reading

Security

Nigeria will overcome prevailing security challenges – Gov. Makinde

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Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has reassured people that Nigeria would overcome its prevailing security challenges and become stronger. He gave the assurance at the grand finale and laying of wreath ceremony to commemorate the 2021 Armed Forces Remembrance Day celebration at the Government Arcade, Agodi, Ibadan. Governor Seyi Makinde on the occasion explained that […]Continue Reading

Health

Oyo Govt. in talks with Covid-19 vaccine producing firms – Gov. Makinde

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Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde says his administration is in talks with one of the major Covid-19 vaccine producing firms in the world to supply it Coronavirus vaccines to complement those booked for the state by the Federal Government. He disclosed this during a press conference held at the Government House, Agodi, Ibadan. Governor Makinde, […]Continue Reading