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We‘ll continue to improve Oyo’s educational system –Makinde

Ihesiulo Grace 20 December 2022 0

.Says govt’ll pay 13th month salary on/before December 31 By Stephen Gbadamosi Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has said that his administration will continue to do everything necessary to improve the standard of education in the state, noting that this commitment is behind the decision to

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BREAKING: Makinde Joins June 12 Protesters In Ibadan

Ihesiulo Grace 12 June 2021 0

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo state joined other protesters in Ibadan, the state capital to mark the June 12 Democracy Day. Daily Times reports that Makinde shocked protesters when he drove himself to the venue with little security to address them. Clad in a brown attire, gvernior Makinde emerged amidst cheers and loud praises. The […]

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I don’t mind losing re-election in 2023 – Makinde

Ihesiulo Grace 18 March 2021 0

Oyo Governor Seyi Makinde has declared he doesn’t give a hoot about losing re-election in 2023. Makinde, who failed in his governorship bids in 2007, 2011 and 2015, said: “If the people of Oyo State ask me to leave the office as governor today, I won’t hesitate to leave the office because I go to […]

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Nation’s unity not negotiable, assets Governor Makinde

Ihesiulo Grace 9 January 2021 0

In commemoration of the 2021 Armed Forces Remembrance Day, Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has stressed the need for Nigerians to work toward sustaining the nation’s unity and peaceful co-existence. Gov. Makinde said this at a special Jumat service held at the OjaOba Central Mosque, Ibadan to mark the Remembrance Day. The governor, represented […]

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Makinde to sanction erring Amotekun corps’ personnel

Ihesiulo Grace 9 January 2021 0

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State says his government is already investigating the reports of alleged highhandedness of some personnel of the Western Nigeria Security Network; code-named ‘Amotekun’. This is contained in a statement issued on Friday in Ibadan by Mankinde’s Chief Press Secretary, Mr Taiwo Adisa. The statement said that Gov. Makinde’s reaction on […]

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Makinde launches 33 vehicles, 396 motorcycles for ‘Amotekun’ operation

Ihesiulo Grace 16 December 2020 0

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State on Tuesday launched 33 pick-up vehicles and 396 motorcycles for the smooth operation of the Western Nigeria Security Network, code-named ‘Amotekun’ in the state. Gov. Makinde said the provision of the two facilities was to strengthen the hands of the ‘Amotekun’ Corps. The governor, who pledged his unalloyed support […]

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Be a good ambassador of Oyo, Makinde charges Sunday Dare

Ihesiulo Grace 23 August 2019 0

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has congratulated the newly-appointed Minister of Youth and Sports, Mr. Sunday Dare, charging him to be a good ambassador of the state. In a statement signed in Ibadan on Thursday by Taiwo Adisa, the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Makinde urged Dare to showcase the pacesetter qualities of the state […]