Lifestyle

Makinde Condoles with Akeredolu Over His Mother’s Demise

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Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has expressed his heartfelt condolences to his Ondo State counterpart and chairman, South-West Governors’ Forum, Arakunrin Rotimi Akeredolu, SAN, over the death of his mother, Mrs Grace Akeredolu. Governor Makinde, who condoled with the governor of Ondo Continue Reading

Politics

Public benefit should always override political interests – Gov. Fayemi

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The Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum, NGF, and Governor of Ekiti State, Dr Kayode Fayemi has called for a system of proportional representation that would allow both electoral losers and winners to collaborate and form government in the interest of the people. He stated this while speaking as the special guest of honour at […]Continue Reading

News

Gov. Fayemi Hails Makinde Over Road Project

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The 7.2km Idi-Ape-Bashorun-Akobo-Odogbo Barracks junction road, Ibadan has been inaugurated by the chairman of the Nigeria Governors Forum, NGF, Dr Kayode Fayemi. Dr Fayemi while inaugurating the project commended Governor Seyi Makinde for not abandoning the work, which was started by the administration of Late Abiola Ajimobi. The road project would serve three local Continue Reading

Agriculture

Agribusiness: FG, Oyo Govt, Partner on Youth Empowerment

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In a bid to boost food security, the federal government in partnership with the Oyo State government has rolled out a special Agribusiness intervention scheme for selected youths across various local government areas of the state. The Oyo State Agribusiness Development Agency, OYSADA, through the Nigeria COVID-19 Action Recovery and Economic Stimulus, N-CARES initiative Continue Reading

Politics

Gov. Makinde Forwards Letter Of Resumption To OYHA

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The Oyo State governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has formally notified the Oyo State House of Assembly, OYHA, of the conclusion of his vacation and consequent resumption of duty. The notification was contained in a letter forwarded to the House by the governor. The letter was read at Tuesday’s plenary by the Speaker, Honourable Adebo Ogundoyin. […]Continue Reading

Politics

Gov. Fayemi to Inaugurate Projects in Oyo

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Ekiti State Governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi, will on Thursday, September 15th, 2022, inaugurate some projects completed by the Governor Seyi Makinde-led administration.  A statement by the Honourable Commissioner, Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism, Dr Wasiu Olatubosun indicated this on Monday. Dr Olatubosun said some of the projects billed to be inaugurated by Continue Reading

Politics

Governor Makinde Resumes Duty after Annual Leave

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Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has resumed duty after three weeks of annual leave with a promise to work till the last minute in office to serve the people of the state in spite of the politicking nature of the democratic system ahead of the 2023 election. He said this while addressing top government […]Continue Reading

Economy

Oyo Govt Explains Delay in Workers’ Audit, Payroll Verification

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…Confirms Fixing Challenges The Oyo State Government has hinged the delay in the outcome of workers’ audit and verification on the failure of about 12, 000 workers in the State Civil service to participate in the exercise. Commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism, Dr. Wasiu Olatubosun, who made the disclosure in Ibadan, also confirmed that […]Continue Reading

Lifestyle

Oyo Govt, Temidire Plank Traders Resolve 12-Year Legal Tussle

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Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has settled the long-standing legal battle over occupancy of Temidire Saw-millers Plank Market between the State government and the Saw-millers.  The parties signed legal documents in agreement with terms to settle the crisis amicably.  Governor Seyi Makinde, who was represented by the Commissioner for Local Government and Continue Reading

Education

Makinde Parleys Stakeholders on LAUTECH Issues

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Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has met with critical stakeholders of the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Ogbomoso, in a bid to address major issues affecting the institution. Those who attended the meeting, which took place at the Presidential Lodge of the Government House, Agodi, Ibadan, include representatives of the Alumni body, the […]Continue Reading

Religion

Gov. Makinde Appeals to Protesting Pilgrims

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Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has appealed to Muslim pilgrims on the waiting list to exercise patience. He said his administration would work with the National Hajj Commission in resolving administrative bottlenecks causing delays. Governor Makinde made the appeal when he received some of the intending pilgrims on a peaceful protest to his office. […]Continue Reading

Lifestyle

Owo Terror Victims: Institutions Ignore Oyo Govt.’s Half-Mast Directive

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Following the last week’s terror attack on worshippers at Saint Francis Catholic Church, Owo, Ondo State, the Oyo State governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has declared three-day mourning with the national flags in the state flown at half-mast. The directive was sequel to the resolution of southwest Governors at a virtual meeting held on the 10th […]Continue Reading

Security

Makinde Visits Owo, says Terrorism must be Tackled

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Governor of Oyo State, Engineer Seyi Makinde has visited Owo, Ondo State, where worshippers at the St Francis Catholic Church, Owo, were attacked on Sunday, leading to scores of deaths and injuries. The governor, who condoled with the government and people of Ondo State on the unfortunate incident, noted that necessary intelligence must be deployed […]Continue Reading

Transportation

Special Report on New Bus Terminal in Ibadan

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Transportation be it road, air, rail or water forms one of the sectors that keep a nation’s economy active. To enhance the activities of the transport sector in Oyo State, Governor Seyi Makinde on assumption of office embarked on the construction of four ultra modern bus terminals. Two out of the four terminals were inaugurated […]Continue Reading

Lifestyle

Makinde Plans Immortalization of Alao Akala with Ogbomosho-Iseyin Road Project

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Governor Seyi Makinde has assured that the proposed Ogbomosho-Iseyin road project would be named after the late former Governor of Oyo State, Otunba Adebayo Alao Akala upon completion.  Governor Seyi Makinde, who gave the assurance during the flag-off ceremony of the 76.67km Ogbomosho-Iseyin road project held at Adeniran Memorial Grammar School Ogbomosho, also pledged Continue Reading

Economy

Makinde Inaugurates Shasha Market, Sues for Peaceful Coexistence

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Governor Seyi Makinde has sued for unity and peaceful coexistence among the ethnic groups of Nigeria. He made the call while inaugurate the new Shasha ultra modern farmers Market, Ibadan. Governor Makinde, who recounted the crises that led to the destruction of the market, noted that if the situation was not well manage by the […]Continue Reading

Security

We remain committed to ensuring security – Makinde

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Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has expressed the commitment of his administration to keep the state safe and secured. He stated this while receiving the Association of Retired Officers of the Department of State Services of Nigeria (Oyo State Chapter), led by its Chairman, Alhaji Lateef Akinola. Governor Makinde said he would continue to […]Continue Reading

Security

Makinde to Recruit More Amotekun Personnel

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Oyo state Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has warned criminally minded individuals to steer clear of the state as his government would not relent in strengthening security architecture in the state to ensure safety of lives and properties He gave the warning at the official handover ceremony of 100 security patrol vehicles to the state security […]Continue Reading

Education

Government Hands Over GCI to Alumni Association

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The Oyo State Government is set to hand over the Government College Ibadan to the Government College Ibadan Old Boys Association (GCIOBA) for management, operation, and development. The state government made this disclosure following the signing of an agreement between the government and the Incorporated Trustees of the GCIOBA, noting that the handover followed the […]Continue Reading

Politics

Gov. Ugwuanyi embodies the concept of a detribalised Nigerian – Makinde

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Governor ‘Seyi Makinde of Oyo State had felicitated his Enugu State counterpart, Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, on the occasion of his 58th birthday. Governor Makinde described Ugwuanyi as a bridge-builder and a detribalised patriot with a strong belief in the Nigeria project. A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Mr Taiwo Adisa, quotes him […]Continue Reading

Culture

Coronation Of The 42nd Olubadan Of Ibadanland In Pictures

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Scenes at the coronation of the Olubadan of Ibadanland; Rotimi Famakin/Morenike Tony-EsanContinue Reading

Politics

Govt. of Saudi Arabia Pledges Support for Oyo Govt. on Development

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The government of Saudi Arabia has pledged necessary support to Oyo state government towards the development of the state. The Head of Arabic Language Department, Umm Al-Qurra University, Makkah, and Professor Hassan Hameed Bukhari stated this during a courtesy call on Governor Seyi Makinde at the Agodi, Secretariat, Ibadan. Professor Hassan who led the delegation Continue Reading

Security

Igangan Attack: Lawmaker Urges Governor Makinde to Assist Victims

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Eight months after the invasion of Igangan town in Ibarapaland by suspected herders and armed bandits , the Oyo State House of Assembly has appealed to Governor Seyi Makinde to fulfill his promise to the victims of the ill-fated attack. The appeal was contained in a motion brought to the House by Mr. Peter Ojedokun […]Continue Reading

Lifestyle

Dignitaries Pay Last Respect To Alao-Akala

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President Muhammadu Buhari has described the late Governor of Oyo State, Otunba Adebayo Alao-Akala as a man who did things differently while in office. The President stated this in a message through the Vice President, Professor Yemi  Osinbajo to the Funeral and Thanksgiving service held in honour of Alao-Akala in Ogbomoso. President Buhari who also […]Continue Reading

Culture

I’ll announce the new Olubadan officially on Monday – Gov. Makinde

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Oyo State government is set to officially announce the new Olubadan of Ibadanland on Monday. Governor Seyi Makinde stated this at the farewell party in honour of the late 41st Olubadan of Ibadanland, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Saliu Akanmu Adetunji, Ajeogunguniso the First which was held at the Liberty Stadium in Ibadan, on Saturday. The […]Continue Reading