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 Continue Reading
Oyo State governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde says contrary to claims by some opposition elements, the Independent Power Project, IPP, embarked upon by his administration will not only power the Government House but will power other critical state assets including schools, hospitals, streetlights and stadium, among others. He stated this while speaking at the special Continue Reading
As the world celebrate Christmas, Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has called on residents of the state on witnessing this year’s Christmas festivity, urging them to continue to live in love and harmony. A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Mr Taiwo Adisa quotes the governor as saying Christmas presents to […]Continue Reading
The chief press secretary to the Oyo state governor Mr Taiwo Adisa has said that politics is about doing the will of the masses in terms of making them enjoy the dividends of government. He said any responsible government must do what pleases the masses by providing them with basic infrastructural facilities. Mr Adisa said […]Continue Reading
Oyo State COVID-19 Task Force has uncovered the Delta variant of the COVID-19 in the State. The Incident Manager and coordinator of the Energency Operations Centre, Dr. Olabode Ladipo, who confirmed the development, said that the general public is notified of the need to take extra caution and consistently apply all adversories earlier released by […]Continue Reading
Oyo State governments says there is no truth in the rumours going round that the Governor Seyi Makinde’s convoy was involved in the accident that led to the death of a girl in Ogbomoso during the local government election campaign in Ogbomoso. Chief Press Secretary, CPS to the governor, Mr Taiwo Adisa who expressed the […]Continue Reading
The Oyo State government has stated that it was on the same page with the Justices of the Supreme Court in its May 7, 2021 ruling, which ordered the payment of salaries and allowances of the dissolved chairmen and councilors of local government councils in the state. A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to […]Continue Reading
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, on Wednesday, met with President Muhammadu Buhari to discuss the security situation in the state, declaring that his administration remains resolute about fighting bandits, hoodlums, armed robbers and kidnappers. Governor Makinde, who addressed State House Correspondents in Abuja, said the real enemies of the state are the criminal Continue Reading
The Chief Press Secretary, CPS, to Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, Mr Taiwo Adisa has warned opposition elements in the state to stop playing politics with the insecurity situation in Ibarapa and Oke-Ogun areas of the state. A statement by the governor’s aide says that most of the comments attributed to opposition elements on […]Continue Reading
Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, has described the death of the Pro-Chancellor of the Technical University, Tech-U, Ibadan and former Vice-Chancellor of the University of Lagos, Professor Oye Ibidapo-Obe as a great loss to the state, Nigeria and the academic world. Governor Makinde condoled with the immediate family of the late don, who was […]Continue Reading
The Oyo State COVID-19 Task Force has directed the management of schools, workplaces and religious centres to ensure strict compliance with established protocols aimed at curtailing the Coronavirus disease. A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr Taiwo Adisa who is the head of the task force says it will shut down […]Continue Reading
The Emergency Operations Centre, EOC, of the Oyo State COVID-19 Task Force, has released a list of locations where residents of the state can undertake COVID-19 test across the state. A statement by the Chief Press Secretary, CPS, to Governor Seyi Makinde, Mr. Taiwo Adisa, states that the list of centres was ratified at the state’s […]Continue Reading
Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has felicitated with the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Saliu Adetunji, as he clocks 92 years on earth. A statement by the Chief Press Secretary, CPS to the Governor, Mr. Taiwo Adisa, states that the foremost monarch “personifies greatness and honour.” Governor Makinde said the tenure of the monarch, who […]Continue Reading
Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has commissioned another Covid-19 Isolation Centre in Awe, Afijio Local Government Area of the state where he declared that his administration’s goal of revamping the health sector remains unshaken. The governor who was represented by the Deputy Governor,Engineer Rauf Olaniyan stated that the current administration in Oyo was set Continue Reading
Following the death of former governor of Oyo State, Senator Abiola Ajimobi, Governor Seyi Makinde on Thursday ordered that the state flag should be flown at half-mast. The directive was given as a mark of honour to the late statesman. Our correspondent who monitored the level of compliance to the directive in Ibadan reports that […]Continue Reading
Oyo State government has urged individuals not to politicise the issue of coronavirus which the governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde tested positive for. Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Mr Taiwo Adisa while reacting to insinuations in some quarters that the governor contracted the disease at a People’s Democratic Party, PDP zonal rally held in Ibadan said his […]Continue Reading
Oyo state government has denied an online medium which says that Governor Seyi Makinde has appointed certain persons as chairpersons of the Governing Councils of the Polytechnic Ibadan and the Emmanuel Alayande College of Education, Oyo. This is contained in a statement by the Chief press Secretary to the governor, Mr. Taiwo Adisa. The statement which Continue Reading
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo state has said his administration would continue to maintain the cordial relationship with the officers and men of the Nigerian Army to keep the state safe and secure. He stated this while speaking at a reception organised in his honour by the General Officer Commanding 2 Division Nigerian Army, Major General Anthony Omozoje, Continue Reading
Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has expressed the readiness of his administration to continue to priortise workers’ welfare. Speaking after the government and organized labour reached an agreement on the 30, 000 minimum naira wage and the consequential adjustment for workers in the state, Governor Makinde said that every worker deserved his wages. This […]Continue Reading
Oyo State government says it insists on the full observance of the 1999 Constitution (as amended) regarding the ongoing controversy surrounding the dissolution of the 68 illegal local council chairmen in the State. A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr. Taiwo Adisa maintains that the government’s position became imperative following the […]Continue Reading
Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, has approved the appointment of a former member of the House of Representatives Mr Temilola Adibi, as the Director-General of the Oyo State Signage and Advertisement Agency (OYSAA). A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr.Taiwo Adisa expresses the Governor’s expectation that the new OYSAA DG will […]Continue Reading
The Governor of Oyo State, Engineer Seyi Makinde, says that the mandate of the people of Oyo State given to him through the March 9 governorship election remains intact following the ruling of the Court of Appeal in Ibadan. A statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Taiwo Adisa, declares that the mandate given to Governor […]Continue Reading
The government of Oyo State has approved the release of the sum of 526 million naira as running costs for its 2,500 primary schools and about 640 secondary schools. A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to Governor Seyi Makinde, Mr. Taiwo Adisa confirms that the sum of 400 million naira has been advanced to […]Continue Reading
Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, has approved the appointment of the governorship candidate of the Social Democratic Party, SDP, in the March 9 governorship in the state, Chief Bolaji Ayorinde, SAN as Special Counsel to the Governor of Oyo State. This was just as a chieftain of the African Democratic Congress ADC, Prince Yemi […]Continue Reading
Oyo state government of Oyo has approved the appointment of nine aides for the office of the Deputy Governor, Engineer Rauf Olaniyan. A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr. Taiwo Adisa, says the appointments are conveyed in separate letters signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Mrs. Olubamiwo Adeosun. The […]Continue Reading