Transportation

Oyo Assembly Urges Inclusion of Mobil-7up-Oluyole Road in 2022 Budget

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Following the deplorable condition of Mobil-7up-Oluyole Road in Ibadan South West Local Government area of Oyo State, the state House of Assembly has urged the Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde to include the reconstruction of the road in the 2022 budget. The appeal was contained in a motion Continue Reading

Politics

Oyo Assembly Approves Loan to Bridge Infrastructural Deficit

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Towards ensuring bridging infrastructural deficit and achieving even development across the State, the Oyo State house of assembly has approved additional Six billion Naira credit facility for Governor Seyi Makinde’s led administration. In a letter sent to the lawmakers from the executive, Governor Makinde noted that the six billion Naira loan request is to ensure […]Continue Reading

Education

Governor Makinde Appoints Chancellor For LAUTECH

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Oyo State Governor,Engineer Seyi Makinde Seyi has appointed the Emir of Katagum, Azare in Bauchi State, His Royal Highness, Umar Faruq Umar II, as the Chancellor of LAUTECH. A letter of appointment signed by Governor Makinde, which conveyed his appointment as the 5th Chancellor of LAUTECH, indicated that the University would benefit from his rich […]Continue Reading

Politics

Governor Makinde Advocates Peace Amongst Nigerians

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Oyo State governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has said that Nigerians must imbibe peaceful coexistence and religious harmony to enhance development in the country.The governor, who spoke at the Government House, Agodi, Ibadan, during a visit by the former Emir of Kano, Sheikh Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, who now leads the Tijaniyya Islamic Sect of Nigeria, said […]Continue Reading

Security

We will not tolerate any breach of peace – Makinde

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Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo state has warned against any action that could lead to the forcible removal of anyone from the state. The warning is coming on the heels of a recent clash between herdmen and farmers in Oke-Ogun area of the state. Governor Makinde in a state wide broadcast, said any individual or […]Continue Reading

Security

Amotekun: Oyo Residents Advocates Credible Personnel

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Motorists plying Iseyin – Okeho road want to know if the police mounted road block at Olugbade village has the approval of relevant authorities or not and whether the days of checking points are gradually returning. Activities of two uniformed policemen sighted on the road around 8 a.m this morning with an army green colour […]Continue Reading

Economy

Oyo Govt. Commences Capacity Building for Civil Servants

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In a bid to improve the capacity of its workforce, Oyo State Government has commenced a training workshop for about 350 Civil and Public servants. Flagging off the training at the Ibadan Business School, Governor Makinde said the training of civil servants was necessary as they are the engine room of any government. The governor who […]Continue Reading

Sport

Minister Reiterates FG Commitment to Youth Development

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Minister of Youths and Sport Development, Mr Sunday Dare wants Nigerian youths to take advantage of the various social welfare and empowerment schemes facilitated by the federal government and refrain from all act of violence.  Mr Sunday Dare gave the charge while speaking with newsmen shortly after a closed door meeting with Governor Seyi Makinde in his Continue Reading

Yoruba

Ilé ìgbìmọ̀ asòfin yóò sàyẹ̀wò fáwọn asojú OYSIẸC sájú ètò ìdìbò ìjọba ìbílẹ̀

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Ilé ìgbìmọ̀ asòfin ìpínlẹ̀ ọ̀yọ́ yóò sàyẹ̀wò fáwọn òsìsẹ́ àjọ elétò ìdìbò ìpínlẹ̀ ọ̀yọ́, OYSIẸC, gẹ́gẹ́ bí ètò ìgbaradì fún ìdìbò ìjọba ìbílẹ̀ tí yóò wáyé láipẹ. Gómìnà Seyi Makinde forúkọ àwọn osojú àjọ OYSIẸC náà sọwọ́ síì ilé, tí ósì jẹ́ kíkà fún ilé nípasẹ̀ adarí ilé, ọ̀gbẹ́ni Adebọ Ogundoyin. Orúkọ àwọn mẹ́jọ tí […]Continue Reading

Politics

OYHA To Screen OYSIEC Nominees Ahead of LG Elections

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The Oyo State House of Assembly, OYHA, will on Thursday screen members of the Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission, OYSIEC, towards the preparation for the forthcoming local government election in the state. The state assembly received the names of the OYSIEC nominees through a letter forwarded by the governor of the state, Engineer Seyi Makinde […]Continue Reading

Judiciary

Oyo LG Tussle: Appeal Court Set to Deliver Judgment

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The Court of Appeal sitting in Ibadan has reserved judgment in a suit filed by the Oyo State Government against the dissolved 33 Local Government Chairmen and 35 LCDAs in Oyo State. In his argument, counsel to the Oyo State Government, Mr. Kunle Kalejaye, SAN, said the lower court has no jurisdiction to hear the […]Continue Reading

Politics

OYHA Passes Vote of Confidence on Makinde

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Oyo state House of Assembly has passed a vote of confidence on the Oyo state governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, and his deputy, Engineer Rauf Olaniyan.  This followed a motion by the lawmaker representing Lagelu state constituency, Mr Akintunde Olajide.  The house through the speaker also debunked some media report of a face-off between the Executive […]Continue Reading

Politics

Oyo Govt. Approves Law Enforcing Social Distancing

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Oyo State Executive Council has approved a law to provide a legal framework for the recommendations of the state task force on Coronavirus disease in the state. The regulation tagged “Oyo state Coronavirus Disease Emergency Regulation 2020” would give legal backing to the ban on social activities and enforcement of social distancing to guide Continue Reading

Environment

Building Collapse: Oyo Govt. Partners Technologists

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Oyo state government has expressed readiness to collaborate with the Nigerian Association of Technologists, as parts of its effort to curb building collapse in the state. The State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde said this during a solidarity visit by the technologists to his office at Agodi-Secretariat, Ibadan. Speaking on behalf of the governor, the Deputy Governor Continue Reading

Politics

I will declare my assets publicly after leaving office – Governor Makinde

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Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde says his administration will not fail to report former political office holders in the state who refused to surrender state’s resources in their custody to the Independent Corrupt Practices and others related Offences Commission, ICPC. Governor Makinde stated this while receiving the Chairman of ICPC, Professor Continue Reading

Environment

Makinde Inaugurate Committee for Ibadan Urban Flood Management Project

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Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has inaugurated the steering Committee of the Ibadan Urban Flood management Project, the World Bank Project aimed at tackling the flood risk propensity of Ibadan, the Oyo State Capital. Speaking at the inauguration, Governor Makinde said that each of the members of the committee were expected to bring their […]Continue Reading

Politics

Makinde Approves Composition of OYSIEC

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 Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has approved the composition of the Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission. A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr. Taiwo Adisa, indicated that the Governor, in a letter dated 18 September forwarded the names of eight individuals to the House of Assembly, for consideration as chairman and […]Continue Reading

Education

100 Days in Office: Makinde Promises to do more for Education

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As parts of activities marking his 100 days in government, Oyo state governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has commenced the distribution of free textbooks and exercise books to secondary school students in the state. Governor Makinde while performing the symbolic presentation of the free books at the Executive Chamber, Governor’s office, Ibadan said the step became Continue Reading

Politics

Local Govt. Election to Hold 1st Quarter of 2020 – Makinde

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In preparation for the Local Government election in Oyo state, Governor Seyi Makinde says the state Independent Electoral Commission OYSIEC will be inaugurated within the next ten days. He disclosed this while featuring on a state television programme as part of activities marking the first 100 days in office. Governor Makinde stated that the local […]Continue Reading

Education Politics

Makinde Commissions Primary Model Schools

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Oyo state Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has commissioned Baptist Primary model school 1 and 2, Isokun in Oyo-East local government area of the state. Speaking at the commissioning ceremony, Governor Makinde said the school was part of efforts by the State Government to provide quality education for indigent pupils in the State. Governor Makinde appealed to […]Continue Reading

Politics

100 Days: Governor Makinde to Feature on Radio Nigeria Live Programme

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In commemoration of Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo state 100 days of unprecedented service delivery in office, the governor will feature on a special live interview programme of Broadcasting Corporation of Oyo state, Ibadan. The special interview programme which will serve as feedback of purposeful leadership of Engineer Makinde in the last 100 days will […]Continue Reading