Infrastructure

Makinde Flags off Akobo-Olorunda Abaa Road

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By Iyabo Adebisi Oyo state Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has flagged off the dualization of 8.3km Akobo, Ojurin/Odogbo Barracks Olounda Abaa Junction at the sum of 9.6 billion naira. Governor Makinde  equally named the road from the Idi-Ape axis to Olounda Abaa junction after the immediate Continue Reading

Politics

Abiodun Reappoints Tokunbo Talabi as SSG, Taiwo as DCS

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By Bolanle Adesida Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has approved the reappointment of Mr Tokunbo Talabi as the Secretary to the State Government, SSG. A statement by the Permanent Secretary, State Ministry of Information, Mr Waheed Adesina indicates that Governor Abiodun also reappointed Dr Toyin Taiwo as Deputy Chief of Staff, DCS.  The statement indicates […]Continue Reading

Politics

Era of thuggery is gone – Makinde

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The Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, on Sunday, vowed to deal decisively with all the bad ones, no matter how highly placed in the society, in his second term. He made this known during the thanksgiving church service held at Saint Peter’s Cathedral Church, Aremo in Ibadan, the state capital, in commemoration of his second-term […]Continue Reading

Politics

Pray for Successful Second Term, Ogundoyin Urges Oyo Residents

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By Mosope  Kehinde  The Speaker, Oyo State House of Assembly, Hon Adebo Ogundoyin has asked residents of the State to pray for the success of the second term of Governor Seyi Makinde.  The Speaker in a congratulatory message to the Governor on his inauguration for another term in office, said Oyo residents must seek more […]Continue Reading

Politics

Makinde Pledges More Dividends of Democracy

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By Iyabo Adebisi Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo has assured people of the state of more dividends of democracy as he begins second term in Office on 29th May He stated this while addressing the congregation at a special Jumat prayer held at Oja Oba Central Mosque to usher in the new administration.  Governor Makinde, […]Continue Reading

Security

Iganna Clash: Makinde Calls for Peaceful Coexistence

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By Iyabo Adebisi Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has urged residents of Iganna, Oke-Ogun axis of the state must learn to coexist peacefully. The governor, who stated this when he visited Iganna town to assess the situation over a clash between some Fulani and Yoruba members of the community, said that his administration would […]Continue Reading

Politics

Makinde to Appoint Permanent Secretaries Soon

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By Iyabo Adebisi Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has said that he will soon appoint Permanent Secretaries to vacant positions in the state’s Civil service, following the advice of the retired Head of Service, Alhaja Amidat Ololade Agboola. The governor, who stated this while speaking at the retirement and thanksgiving programme of the retired […]Continue Reading

Agriculture

Oyo Govt. Boosts Food Production with Farm Assets Materials

Web News 17 April 2023 248 0

By Iyabo Adebisi Beneficiaries of farm assets materials from the Oyo State government have lauded the Governor Seyi Makinde-led government for assisting them with needed materials that will enhance their food production. The smallholder farmers in Ogo Oluwa and Afijio Local Government Areas of Oyo State, comprising genuine local farmers and the Nasarawa-trained Youth in Continue Reading

Infrastructure

Makinde Pledges Completion of Ido-Eruwa Road This Year

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By Iyabo Adebisi Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde has assured the people of Ibarapaland that, Ido-Eruwa Road, linking the area to Ibadan, the state capital would be completed before the end of the year. He made the declaration at the burial thanksgiving service of the matriarch of the Ogundoyin Family, Mrs Justina Ogundoyin, which took place […]Continue Reading

Security

We will award, mobilise for Ojurin-Olorunda-Abaa Road before May 29 – Makinde

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By Iyabo Adebisi Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde says his administration will award the project for the construction of the 8.3 kilometres Ojurin-Olorunda-Abaa Road in Lagelu Local Government Area before the expiration of the first term of his administration. The governor stated this while commissioning the Olorunda-Abaa Divisional Police Station built by the Continue Reading

News

FG to Adopt ICT for 2023 Census

Web News 26 March 2023 260 0

The Director-General, National Orientation Agency, Dr Garba Abari, says the 2023 National Population and Housing Census will be conducted digitally to ensure credibility and efficiency. He made this known when he featured on a programme in Abuja on Sunday. Abari, who is a member of the National Publicity and Advocacy Committee on Census, said the […]Continue Reading

Security

Makinde to Nigerian Army; Remain Professional During Elections

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By Iyabo Adebisi Oyo State governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has called on the Nigerian Army to continue to remain professional before, during and after the coming elections. The governor stated this when he hosted the new General Officer Commanding, 2 Mechanised Division, Odogbo Barracks, Ibadan, Major-General Takuti Usman at the Agodi Secretariat, Ibadan. A statement Continue Reading

Education

Oyo Government Inaugurates Committees for Emmanuel Alayande University of Education

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Oyo State governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has inaugurated the Implementation and Secretariat Committees for the newly established Emmanuel Alayande University of Education. The two committees were inaugurated at the Executive Chamber of the Governor’s Office, Agodi Secretariat, Ibadan with the mandate to lay a strong foundation for the smooth and effective take-off Continue Reading

Politics

Akinyele to Become Richest LG in 5-10 Years – Makinde

Web News 17 January 2023 244 0

Oyo State governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has declared that the next five years will bring about a huge transformation in the fortunes of Akinyele Local Government Area in the state. The governor declared that this would come to pass because of the various landmark projects and infrastructure being put up in the area. Governor Makinde, […]Continue Reading

Education

Oke-Ogun Poly Gets New Rector

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Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has approved the appointment of Dr. Ajibola Sikiru Adetona as the Rector, Oke Ogun Polytechnic, Saki. The approval of the appointment was conveyed in a letter signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Mrs Olubamiwo Adeosun and made available to newsmen stated that the tenure shall be five years […]Continue Reading

Lifestyle

Birthday: Jonathan Sends Good Wishes to Makinde

Web News 26 December 2022 347 0

Former president, Goodluck Jonathan has felicitated Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State on the occasion of his 55th birthday. The former President, in a letter addressed to the governor, which was dated December 21, 2022, declared that Makinde was a patriot and service-oriented leader. He said Makinde had been deliberate in providing hope and development […]Continue Reading

Economy

Apata Fire: Landlords, Traders Laud Gov. Makinde, Seek Loans

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Traders and shop owners who were victims of the last week Thursday evening fuel tanker fire incident at the Apata axis of Ibadan have appealed to the government for a special loan to enable them to restart their lives. They made the appeal during Radio Nigeria’s assessment visit to the area. Our Correspondent, Dayo Adu, […]Continue Reading

Economy

Oyo State remains open for business and meaningful collaboration – Makinde

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Oyo State governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde says with its many strategic advantages particularly in areas of agribusiness, the state remains open for business and meaningful collaboration. The governor, who stated this when he received the Deputy High Commissioner, Government of Canada in the company of his Trade Commissioner Assistant to his office expressed optimism that Continue Reading

Lifestyle

PDP Oyo South Senatorial Candidate Mourns Olugbade Ojelabi

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Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate for Oyo South Senatorial District Olasunkanmi Joseph Tegbe has commiserated with the family, friends and associates of  Olugbade Ojelabi over the death of the party’s Vice-Chairman and Senatorial Chairman, Oyo South. In a statement in Ibadan, the Oyo South PDP candidate also condoled with Governor Seyi Makinde and the entire Continue Reading

Foreign

G7 Caps Russian Oil Price

Web News 5 December 2022 359 0

Oil prices have risen after major producers agreed to continue to cut output and the G7 and its allies agreed to cap the price of Russian oil. Brent crude rose by about 0.6% to above $86 a barrel on Monday morning. On Friday, the G7 agreed to cap the price of Russian oil at $60 […]Continue Reading

Politics

Let your campaign be based on issues – Ladoja charges politicians

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Governorship candidates in Oyo State have agreed to allow a level playing ground before, during and after the 2023 general elections. The candidates made the pledge while signing a peace agreement in Ibadan, organised by the Commissioner of Police in Oyo State, Mr Adebowale Williams.  While briefing the candidates on the importance of peace, the chief […]Continue Reading

Politics

2023: Vote all candidates of the PDP – Makinde

Web News 23 November 2022 392 0

Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has urged the electorate to vote for candidates of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in the forthcoming general elections. Governor Makinde stated this at Consultative and Town Hall meetings with stakeholders of the PDP in Oyo Federal Constituency. The governor said the PDP has become stronger in the constituency […]Continue Reading

Economy

My administration would always support Odu’a Limited – Makinde

Web News 19 November 2022 358 0

Oyo State governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde says until Nigeria is able to diversify its economy by moving away from petroleum to agro-exports and agro-processing, which would increase foreign exchange coming into the system, it would continue to grope in economic hardship. Governor Makinde stated this when he received the management team of Odu’a Investment Company Continue Reading

Economy

Makinde Meets British Officials, Discuss Collaboration

Web News 18 November 2022 272 0

Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde says his administration will continue to collaborate with development partners and the private sector to promote economic growth. The governor, who stated this while receiving the British Deputy High Commissioner, Ben Llewellyn -Jones, who paid him a courtesy visit at the Governor’s Office, Agodi, Ibadan said his government alone Continue Reading

Judiciary

Gov Makinde Hosts CJN Ariwoola

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Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde says his administration will continue to promote the independence of the Judiciary in the State. The governor maintained that his administration has created the enabling environment for the judicial arm of government to carry out its constitutional responsibilities, because it recognised that it is the bastion of hope for […]Continue Reading