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Makinde has transformed Oyo into new economic hub of S/West -Commissioner

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 7 July 2025 0

BY ADEGBOYEGA STEPHEN Oyo State Commissioner for Public Works, Infrastructure and Transport, Hon. Abdulmojeed Olawale Mogbonjubola, has said that the administration of Governor ‘Seyi Makinde has transformed the state into a new economic hub in the South-West. He said that through the delivery

Economy

Makinde Urged to Caution Omotoso, Housing Boss Over Land Grabbing

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 3 June 2025 0

By Tunde Opalana Oyo State governor, Engr Seyi Makinde has been urged to investigate several land grabbing allegations against the Chairman of the state’s Housing Corporation, Mr. Demola Omotoso. Omotoso was accused of acting without regard to the rule of law in Oyo State as several petitions have been written against him to law enforcement […]

Politics

Fmr MILAD lauds Makinde on infrastructural devt

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 3 June 2025 0

By Tom Okpe Former Military Governor of old Oyo State, Major General Oladayo Popoola, Rtd, has commended Governor Seyi Makinde for bringing to life, his dreams about the Fasola Farm Estate. The retired General, who governed the State as Military Governor from January 1984 to August 1985, made this known, during an interview with on […]

News

Gov. Makinde Carries Out Minor Cabinet Reshuffle

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 6 May 2025 0

By Our Reporter Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has carried out a minor cabinet reshuffle. The governor, in a letter signed by his Chief of Staff, Segun Ogunwuyi, made this disclosure on Monday. According to Mr Ogunwuyi, the Commissioner for Energy and Mineral Resources, Seun Ashamu, is now to oversee the Ministry of Environment […]

Politics

Bodija explosion: We’ll ensure every part of Oyo is secure, says Makinde

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 16 January 2025 0

BY STEPHEN GBADAMOSI Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has reiterated the determination of his administration to ensure that every part of the state is safe and secure. The governor gave this assurance in a statement issued on Thursday in commemoration of the first anniversary of the explosion that rocked Dejo Oyelese Close, Adeyi Avenue, Bodija […]

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Makinde approves new Alaafin

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 11 January 2025 0

BY STEPHEN GBADAMOSI A new Alaafin of Oyo has been formally approved by Governor Seyi Makinde. A statement signed by the Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Prince Dotun Oyelade, said Prince Abimbola Akeem Owoade, after thorough consultations and divinations, had been recommended by the Oyomesi and approved by the governor of Oyo State. According to […]

Politics

Ibadan Airport, Circular Road projects important for Oyo’s economic turnaround – Makinde

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 7 January 2025 0

BY STEPHEN GBADAMOSI Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has said that the upgrade of Ibadan Airport to international standard and the Ibadan Circular Road project are dear to his government and quite important for the expansion of the state’s economy. He promised to deliver part of the airport project and the 32-kilometre East Wing segment […]

Politics

Makinde assents to N684 billion 2025 Appropriation Act

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 24 December 2024 0

…explains why Govt was able to improve budget performance to over 70% BY STEPHEN GBADAMOSI Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde said his administration had been able to improve the performance of the state’s annual budgets from 30 to 35 per cent to over 70 per cent because it engages “the whole spectrum of stakeholders in […]

News

Gov. Seyi Makinde’s Giant Strides in Redefining Governance

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 25 October 2024 0

…says We Don’t Need Strong Governors, We Need Strong Institutions Engr. Seyi Makinde could be described as a political neophyte before he assumed office in 2019 as the Executive Governor of Oyo State because he never held any political position nor occupy any public office. He was a successful Electrical / Electronics Engineering professional and […]

Politics

Oyo’ll resuscitate technical education under me -Makinde

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 21 October 2024 0

…names township road after ex-SSG, others after Koleoso BY STEPHEN GBADAMOSI Amid growing concerns over the dearth of vocational skills among the youth populace and the relegation of technical education, Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has declared that his government will refurbish technical colleges and re-launch vocational education in the state. The governor noted

Politics

Traditional worshippers reassure Makinde of support, as commissioner harps on unity

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 21 March 2024 0

By Stephen Gbadamosi Traditional worshippers in Oyo State have assured the state governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, of their unwavering support. The Isese adherents also expressed their appreciation to Governor Makinde for approving August 20 as Isese Day in the state. The traditional worshippers, who also promised to promote peaceful co-existence and religious harmony in the state,

Politics

We must repair our economy to free people from poverty – Makinde

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 27 February 2024 0

…. As Oyo Trade Fair returns after 15 years By Stephen Gbadamosi Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, on Monday, said despite the challenges and hardship facing the country, all hands must be on deck to repair the economy, rather than trade blames. The governor maintained that one of the ways to achieve such repair was […]

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Hardship: Makinde tackles Akpabio over FG’s N30bn ‘gift’ to states

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 23 February 2024 0

By Tunde Opalana Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde has punctured claims by the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio that the Federal Government gave N30 billion fund to each of the 36 states governors to purchase food for citizens in their states. Governor Makinde described Akpabio’s statement as untrue and pure propaganda while challenging him […]

Politics

Makinde mandates LG chiefs, traditional rulers to flush out illegal miners, bandits in Oyo

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 6 February 2024 0

By Stephen Gbadamosi Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde, has ordered all the 33 local government chairmen in the state as well as traditional rulers to flush out illegal miners, bandits and land grabbers in their areas. According to a statement by the Special Adviser (Media) to the governor, Sulaimon Olanrewaju, the state’s Commissioner for Local […]

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Makinde rejects Edo PDP guber screening panel chair

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 5 February 2024 0

By Stephen Gbadamosi The scheduled ward congresses to pick the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the next governorship election in Edo State has suffered a setback. Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, who was appointed as the chairman of the screening committee for the ward congresses, has turned down the appointment. Makinde, […]

Politics

Explosion: Makinde signs Executive Order on safe handling of harmful substances

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 1 February 2024 0

By Stephen Gbadamosi Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has signed Executive Order 001 of 2024 on the safe handling of harmful substances. While signing the order at the Governor’s Office, Secretariat, Agodi, Ibadan, Makinde said: “We are signing the Executive Order 001 of 2024; and this is on the safe-handling and storage of harmful substances […]

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Insecurity, dirty capital: Elder statesman asks Makinde to conduct census

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 29 January 2024 0

…Condoles Bodija explosion victims By Stephen Gbadamosi Elder statesman and Baale of Ekotedo, Ibadan, Elder (Dr.) Taiye Ayorinde, has advised Oyo State governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, on the need to urgently conduct census of the people living in the state, particularly the state capital, Ibadan. He posited that the move would help to curtail the […]

Politics

Ibadan Explosion: PDP commiserates with Gov. Makinde, Oyo people

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 18 January 2024 0

…Hails Makinde’s Prompt Emergency Intervention By Tunde Opalana The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has commiserated with Governor Seyi Makinde, the government and people of Oyo over the deadly explosion in Bodija area of Ibadan, the State capital, describing the incident as tragic. According to a statement by it’s National Publicity Secretary, Hon. Debo Ologunagba,

Politics

We’ll pay ‘13th month’ salary, despite wage award –Makinde

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 19 December 2023 0

…Says govt’ll continue to prioritise infrastructure By Stephen Gbadamosi Oyo State governor, Engineer ‘Seyi Makinde, has declared that his administration will pay the ‘13th month’ salary to workers in the state for the fifth year running, noting that workers will receive the payment before December 31. This is despite that the government had earlier paid […]

Politics

Makinde’s 2024 Budget proposal unrealistic, fraudulent -Oyo APC

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 12 December 2023 0

By Stephen Gbadamosi The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State has described the 2024 Budget proposal of Governor Seyi Makinde as defective, unrealistic and fraudulent, urging the state legislators to avoid rushing into passage it into law “without a thorough job as had been the case since 2020.” Governor Makinde had, last Tuesday, presented […]