Culture

Gov. Makinde Approves Prince Olaoye’s Appointment as Soun

Web News 2 September 2023 146 0

By Oluwakayode Banjo Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde has approved the appointment of Prince Afolabi Ghandi Olaoye as the new Soun-elect of Ogbomosoland. Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters, Hon. Olusegun Olayiwola said in a statement on Saturday that the announcement Continue Reading

Economy

Makinde Kicks off Palliatives Distribution

Web News 30 August 2023 140 0

By Iyabo Adebisi Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo state will Wednesday flag-off the distribution of palliatives to 200 thousand households in Oyo zone area of the state The state commissioner of Budget and Planning, Professor Musbau Babatunde and Secretary of the 15-man Palliative Committee on Sustainable Action for Economic Recovery disclosed this while briefing newsmen Continue Reading

Culture

1st Year: Makinde Hails Imperial Majesty Oba Olalekan Balogun

Web News 4 August 2023 246 0

By Iyabo Adebisi Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, has described the first year of His Imperial Majesty, Oba Dr Olalekan Balogun on the throne of his forebears as historic, eventful and filled with many positive developments in Ibadanland and Oyo State. Governor Makinde stated this while felicitating the Olubadan on the first anniversary of […]Continue Reading

Environment

Govt. Provides Alternative Route to Collapsed Olodo Bridge

Web News 3 August 2023 182 0

By Iyabo Adebisi Oyo State government has opened an alternative route in Olodo environment following the collapse of the Olodo Bank Bridge due to flooding, appealing to road users not to hinder the flow of traffic on the new route. The Commissioner for Works, Public Infrastructure and Transport, Professor Daud Shangodoyin, who visited the 2.5 […]Continue Reading

Human Angle

Makinde Promises to Donate Building in Honour of Late Adagunodo

Web News 21 July 2023 143 0

By Iyabo Adebisi Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has promised to immortalize former National Vice Chairman Peoples’ Democratic Party, PDP Southwest, late Olasoji Adagunodo by donating a party regional office in his honor.  Governor Makinde, who stated this at a commendation service held in his honor at the Oyo State Government House, Agodi, Ibadan said […]Continue Reading

Religion

Hijrah 1445 AH: Oyo Assembly Felicitates Muslim Community 

Web News 19 July 2023 150 0

By Mosope Kehinde The Oyo State House of Assembly has felicitated Muslim faithful in the state on account of the New Year Hijrah 1445 AH, which begins on Wednesday 19th July, 2023. The felicitation by the 10th House of Assembly came on the heels of the acceptance of Wednesday, 19th July, 2023 as the first […]Continue Reading

Politics

Justice Esan Gets Second Term as OYACA Chairman

Web News 18 July 2023 193 0

By Iyabo Adebisi Oyo State governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has approved the reappointment of Justice Eni Esan as chairman of the board of Oyo State Anti-Corruption Agency (OYACA). The governor also approved the reappointment of Mr Ehindero Olafola Lawrence, a Chief Superintendent of Police; Mrs Olopade Esther Afe, Prince Oyebade Oyedepo, Mr Temidayo Adebayo Ayorinde […]Continue Reading

Education

Oyo Boosts Welfare of Corps Members, Facelift Ongoing in Osun Camp

Web News 14 July 2023 228 0

By Dayo Adu/Adenitan Akinola The Oyo State Government has expressed his readiness to ensure welfare and adequate security of corps members on national service across the state. The Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde stated this at the swearing in ceremony of 2023 Batch B Stream I corps members held at the NYSC Permanent Orientation […]Continue Reading

Security

My mission is to reposition the army – Major Gen. Lagbaja

Web News 4 July 2023 779 0

Rasheedah Makinde/Iyabo Adebisi Chief of Army Staff, Major General Taoreed Lagbaja, says that part of his vision is to reposition the Army to assume a higher level of professionalism in addressing security challenges confronting the country. He gave the assurance while speaking with journalists shortly after he paid a courtesy call on Governor Seyi Makinde […]Continue Reading

Economy

Oyo will partner federal government on Ibadan Dry Port project – Makinde

Web News 2 July 2023 207 0

By Iyabo Adebisi Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, has declared that the Ibadan Dry Port Project may likely come on stream quicker than expected because the present leadership of the country under President Bola Tinubu, understands the benefits of developing the economic value chain. He said that the dry port project would also benefit […]Continue Reading

Politics

We Will Double Our Pace to Attain Development, Makinde Tells Residents

Web News 29 June 2023 141 0

By Iyabo Adebisi Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde, has revealed that his administration will double its pace on the path to attaining sustainable development in the state.  Governor Makinde made this known while playing host to Muslim leaders in the Government and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state, who visited him  in his […]Continue Reading

Politics

Makinde Outlines Strategy for Achieving SDGs

Web News 16 June 2023 177 0

By Iyabo Adebisi Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde says trade-offs and alignment will be his operating principles to achieve sustainable development in the state. The governor, who stated this in a newsletter dated 15th of June, 2023, said that meaningful development and advancement would be a mirage without unity, especially among political Continue Reading

Labour

Oyo Set Up Minimum Wage Review Committee

Web News 6 June 2023 755 0

By Iyabo Adebisi The oyo state government has set up a committee to review the thirty thousand naira minimum wage to meet up with present-day realities in view of the subsidy removal.  Announcing the committee at a meeting which was convened at the instance of Governor Seyi Makinde at the Executive Chambers Governor’s  Office, Agodi […]Continue Reading

Politics

Ololade Ajibola, Others Make Makinde’s Appointment List

Web News 1 June 2023 198 0

By Iyabo Adebisi Governor Seyi Makinde has approved the appointment of Miss Ololade Ajibola as the Senior Special Assistant (Special Duties); Alhaji Akeem Azeez as Personal Assistant (1); Mr. Samson Adejumo as Personal Assistant (2) and Mr. Isah Kabir as Principal Secretary to the Executive Governor. This was contained in a statement signed by the […]Continue Reading

Transportation

Oyo Govt. Dissolves PMS Disciplinary Committee

Web News 29 May 2023 264 0

By Iyabo Adebisi The Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde has ordered the dissolution of the Disciplinary Committee, Park Management System headed by Alhaji Mukaila Auxiliary. The newly appointed Chief of Staff, Otunba Segun Ogunwuyi, who disclosed this in a statement today, Friday May 29, 2023, said the dissolution is with immediate effect. The statement […]Continue Reading

Politics

Governor Seyi Makinde’s Inaugural Address 2023

Web News 29 May 2023 485 0

By Iyabo Adebisi Governor Seyi Makinde delivers his inaugural address at the Obafemi Awolowo Stadium on May 29, 2023*  Being the Inaugural Address by His Excellency Seyi Makinde, the Executive Governor of Oyo State, on Monday, May 29, 2023, at the Obafemi Awolowo Stadium, Ibadan. Four years ago, I took an oath before God and […]Continue Reading

Politics

Makinde Sworn in for 2nd Term

Web News 29 May 2023 354 0

By Iyabo Adebisi Governor Seyi Makinde and deputy governor, Chief Bayo Lawal have been sworn-in to pilot the affairs of Oyo state for another four years. Radio Nigeria Correspondent reports that Obafemi Awolowo Stadium, Oke Ado, Ibadan, venue of the swearing-in ceremony was filled to the capacity to witness the epoch making event.  The Chief […]Continue Reading

Politics

OYHA Approves Request for 2bn Credit Facility

Web News 25 May 2023 267 0

By Mosope Kehinde As part of the resolve of Governor Seyi Makinde to facilitate timely completion of some ongoing critical projects in Oyo State, the State legislature has approved his request to access a two billion naira credit facility. The House gave its nod on Wednesday at its plenary. The loan which is being offered […]Continue Reading

Labour

Oni Becomes New Oyo Head of Service

Web News 5 May 2023 522 0

By Iyabo Adebisi Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has announced Mrs Olubunmi Olufunke Oni as the new Head of Service (HoS) for the State. This follows the retirement of the outgoing HoS, Alhaja Amdalat Ololade Agboola who will officially bow out of service next week. Until her new appointment, Mrs. Oni was the Permanent […]Continue Reading

Politics

I did not breach the agreement with coalition parties- Makinde

Web News 1 May 2023 457 0

By Iyabo Adebisi Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, declared that he had fulfilled all agreements he entered into with the political parties that aided his election in 2019. The governor said that a lot of those who accused him of breaching the agreement reached with the parties who went into a coalition with him […]Continue Reading

Religion

Continue to Practice Lessons Holy Month Taught – Makinde

Web News 21 April 2023 257 0

Oyo state governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde congratulates the Muslim Ummah on the completion of the Ramadan fast which ultimately heralds the Eid-el-Fitr celebration, calling on them to sustain prayers for the state and its leaders. Governor Makinde, who also congratulates Muslims from across the world for the dawn of another Eid-il-fitr, prayed that the Almighty Allah […]Continue Reading

Lifestyle

Gratifying that Mama Ogundoyin witnessed her son’s re-election- Makinde

Web News 27 March 2023 301 0

By Iyabo Adebisi Governor of Oyo State, Engineer Seyi Makinde has expressed his condolences to the Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Adebo Ogundoyin, over the death of his mother, Chief Mrs. Justina Ogundoyin. The governor described the death of Mrs. Ogundoyin, who is the Iyaloja-General of Ibarapaland, as painful and shocking. A […]Continue Reading

Politics

Guber Poll: Makinde Clears 31 out of 33 LGs in Oyo

Web News 19 March 2023 272 0

By Simeon Ugbodovon/ Maxwell Oyekunle The incumbent governor who is the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in March 18, 2023, Governorship election in Oyo State, Engineer Seyi Makinde has won 31 out of the 33 Local Government Areas of the State. Details of the result as announced by INEC are as follows:  Ibadan […]Continue Reading

Politics

Oyo: SDP Guber Candidate Endorses Makinde

Web News 14 March 2023 471 0

By Iyabo Adebisi Ahead of this governorship and house of assembly election, governorship candidate of Social Democratic Party, SDP, Michael Lana has stepped down his ambition and endorsed the candidacy of Governor Seyi Makinde of the Peoples Democratic Party. At a press conference in Ibadan, Mr Lana alleged that some of those at the helm of […]Continue Reading

Politics

Don’t use religion to influence your choice of candidate- Oyo Govt

Web News 7 March 2023 465 0

By Iyabo Adebisi Oyo state government has urged electorates in the state not to allow politicians or mischief makers to use religion or other bias tools to influence their choices of candidates in this Saturday’s governorship and house of assembly elections.  The Executive Assistant to Governor Seyi Makinde on Administration, Reverend Idowu Ogedengbe gave the Continue Reading