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Iganna Clash: Makinde Calls for Peaceful Coexistence
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…
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UK proposed business summit to boost investment – Adisa
By Iyabo Adebisi Oyo state government says the proposed business summit billed to hold in the United Kingdom this week is to improve investment capacity and boost the Internally Generated Revenue, IGR, of the state. The Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr Taiwo Adisa said this in an interview with Radio Nigeria following criticisms…
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Makinde Felicitates Muslims on Hijab Day
By Iyabo Adebisi Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has reiterated his administration’s commitment to the promotion of religious freedom, harmony and tolerance across the state. In a statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr Taiwo Adisa, Governor Makinde congratulated female Muslims across Oyo State on this year’s celebration of hijab…
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Akinyele to Become Richest LG in 5-10 Years – Makinde
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,…
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Gov. Ugwuanyi embodies the concept of a detribalised Nigerian – Makinde
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…
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IPP to power more than the Govt. House – Makinde
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 Thanksgiving Service…
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Christmas Celebrations: Remain security-conscious, observe Covid-19 protocols – Makinde
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…
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Oyo government to ensure citizens enjoy dividends of democracy
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…
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Delta Variant: Oyo COVID-19 Task Force Warns Residents To Take Extra Precautions
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…
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Fatal Accident: Gov. Makinde’s Convoy Not Involved – CPS
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…
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We are ready to follow Supreme Court Ruling – Oyo Govt.
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…
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Insecurity: Makinde Meets Buhari, Demands More Mobile Police Squadrons in Oyo
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 elements.…
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Oyo Government Warns Opposition Against Politicising Insecurity
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…
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Makinde Mourns Professor Oye Ibidapo-Obe
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…
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We will shut down any erring institution – Oyo COVID-19 Task Force
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…
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Oyo Government Makes COVID-19 Testing More Accessible
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…
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Oba Adetunji is an embodiment of greatness and honour – Makinde
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…
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Makinde Commissions Covid-19 Centre in Awe
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…
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Flags Flown at Half-Mast in Ibadan in Honour of Ajimobi
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…
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Don’t politicize Makinde’s being Covid-19 positive – Oyo CPS
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…
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Oyo Govt Debunks Appointment Claims
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 says the report…
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Governor Makinde Hails Army’s Commitment to National Peace
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,…
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Makinde Promises to do more for Workers
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…
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LG Crisis: Oyo Government Warns Against Breach of Peace
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…
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Makinde Appoints Adibi As OYSAA DG
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…
