By Iyabo Adebisi Oyo State Governor, Engineer ‘Seyi Makinde has urged his Special Assistants, on Federal Constituencies to work for the success of Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, candidates in the April 2024 Local Government Elections. The governor said this while inaugurating the Special Continue Reading
Governor ‘Seyi Makinde of Oyo State is to be honoured by the Osemawe and Paramount Ruler of Ondo Kingdom, Oba Dr Victor Adesimbo Kiladejo, for his outstanding achievements in office as governor. The monarch, who made this known through a delegation that paid a courtesy visit to the governor in Ibadan lauded him for his […]Continue Reading
Oyo State governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has called on the Muslim Ummah in Oyo State to continue to pray for the leadership of the country and the state. The governor made this call while congratulating Muslims in the state and across the country on the occasion of the 2023 Eid-el-Maulud, the festival commemorating the birth of […]Continue Reading
The Oyo State House of Assembly has commended the State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde for fulfilling his promise made to traditional religious worshippers during his electioneering campaign period to grant their request for special recognition of the Isese Day celebration in the State. The House made this assertion while reacting to Governor Makinde’s approval that Continue Reading
By Iyabo Adebisi and Mosope Kehinde Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, his wife Tamunominini have voted at Ward 11, polling unit one, Abayomi area in Ibadan North East LGA, at exactly 10:10 am. In an interview with newsmen, Governor Makinde expressed satisfaction with the electoral process so far. The Governor implored all the electorate […]Continue Reading
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has signed the state’s 2023 Appropriation Bill, tagged “Budget of Sustainable Development” into law in Saki ,Oke Ogun area of the state. The governor who assented to the bill at the headquarters of the Oyo State Agribusiness Development, Agency,(OYSADA), in Saki, lauded the lawmakers for timely passage of the […]Continue Reading
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has pledged the support of his administration for the smooth take-off of the Federal Polytechnic, Ayede, Ogbomoso, saying that, education is a top priority of his administration. The governor, who stated this while receiving members of the Institution’s Governing Council, who paid him a courtesy visit in his office […]Continue Reading
The Chief Press Secretary to Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, Mr. Taiwo Adisa, has described a news story which indicated that the governor attended a rally of the Labour Party in honour of its presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, as a compelling falsehood, aimed at confusing the fickle-minded. The governor’s aide, in a statement, […]Continue Reading
Efforts by the Government of Oyo State Government in controlling the spread of HIV in the state has been recognised as the National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) donated eight ambulances to the state. Director-General of the Agency, Dr. Gambo Aliyu Gumel, who was represented by Mr. Alex Ogundipe, handed over the keys […]Continue Reading
In preparation for the coronation of the new Olubadan of Ibadanland, Chief Olalekan Balogun has been gifted two different vehicles from the state Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde. Below are the pictures to the presentation of the gifts, including captions:Continue Reading
Oyo state Governor,Engineer Seyi Makinde has announced Ex International, Dimeji Lawal as the club Acting General Manager following the death of the 3sc general manager,Rasheed Balogun recently. Governor Makinde has also promised upward review of the monthly subvention of Shooting Stars Sports Club 3SC with effect from February this month. He made the announcement while Continue Reading
Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, insisted on Thursday that his administration will continue to support the management of Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) to become the number one team on the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) sphere. The governor added that he would like to see the team participate in continental football this season, stating […]Continue Reading
Oyo State Governor Engineer Seyi Makinde has described the death of the General Manager of the Shooting Stars Supporters’ Club, 3SC, Mr Rasheed Balogun as sad and shocking. A statement by Moses Alao, Special Assistant Print Media to Governor Makinde, Governor Makinde commiserates with the immediate family of the late 3SC GM, management and players […]Continue Reading
The Oyo State Governor, Engr Seyi Makinde, has called on individuals, corporate organisations, philanthropists, public spirited groups and other actors in the organized private sectors to support the state government in its efforts to improve the livelihood of the less privileged in the state. Governor Makinde further stated that creating an enabling environment for the Continue Reading
Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, on Sunday, described the death of the Soun of Ogbomosoland, Oba Jimoh Oyewumi Ajagungbade III, as a huge loss to the Ogbomoso kingdom, Oyo State and humanity in general.The governor, who mourned the passing of the foremost traditional ruler, described him as a quintessential monarch, a man of peace and […]Continue Reading
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has maintained that couples must have joint dreams in order to make a success of their marriage. He stated that for peace, love and harmony to exist in the home, husbands and wives would have to put individual dreams aside. A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the […]Continue Reading
Oyo State Governor,Engineer Seyi Makinde has visited the Agodi axis of Ibadan, where a petrol-laden tanker exploded late on Thursday 18th November 2021. Governor Makinde while inspecting the scene told security agents to restore normalcy to the area within 24 hours. The incident had led the Oyo State Road Transport Management Agency (OYRTMA) to issue […]Continue Reading
Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde says his administration recognises the heroic service of the slain soldier and all other security agents operating in the state. He stated this during his visit to the family of the military officer killed during the jailbreak at the Abolongo Correctional Facility, Oyo, Corporal Ekaile Emmanuel. Governor Makinde, who was Continue Reading
Oyo State Governor Engineer Seyi Makinde has described the death of a former Secretary to the Oyo State Government, Chief Busari Adebisi, as a huge loss to the state at this critical time. Governor Makinde who commiserated with the family, friends and political associates of the renowned politician, prayed to Allah to grant him Aljanah […]Continue Reading
Oyo state governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has swore- in the seven reappointed commissioner nominees confirmed by the state house of assembly. Swearing-in the commissioner designates at the executive chamber of the governor’s office,Ibadan,Governor Makinde urged the reappointed commissioners to raise the bar of governance in Oyo state. In the meantime,Governor Seyi Continue Reading
The senate committee on aviation has promised to advocate the upgrade of Ibadan airport to international standard. Chairman Senate Committee on aviation, senator Smart Adeyemi said this during a courtesy call on Governor Makinde at the Agodi secretariat,Ibadan as part of the committee’s oversight function. Senator Adeyemi said the visit, ahead of the 2022 budget […]Continue Reading
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State wants the people of the state to come out en-masse for the local government poll slated for this Saturday May 22nd. He stated this during the Official Presentation Of Flags To PDP Candidates Contesting Elections In Ibadan North East And Ibadan South East local governments at the ancient Mapo […]Continue Reading
Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission, OYSIEC, has restated its resolve not to give undue advantage to any party in the forthcoming local government elections in the state. The chairman of the commission, Isiaka Olagunju stated this when the commission paid a courtesy visit to the State Secretariat of the PDP in Ibadan as part of […]Continue Reading
Sports Writers Association of Nigeria SWAN, Oyo State Chapter, has commiserated with Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, who lost his mother in the early hours of Thursday 15th, October, 2020 at the age of 81. The Association’s Chairman, Comrade Olaolu Fawole who expressed sadness over the sudden demise of the matriarch described the death […]Continue Reading
Oyo State governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has congratulated the re-elected governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki, and his deputy, Phillip Shaibu, describing their re-election as a victory for the people of the state. Governor Makinde, in a congratulatory message to Obaseki, the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP), in the Edo State governorship election, […]Continue Reading