Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, on Monday, announced a cabinet reshuffle. According to a statement by his Special Adviser (Media), Sulaimon Olanrewaju, Governor Makinde has relieved the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Professor Olanike Kudirat Adeyemo, of her appointment with immediate effect. Professor Musibau Adetunji Babatunde has been appointed as the new SSG. The […]
A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Oyo State and governorship aspirant, Aare Olayinka Segelu, has extended warm birthday felicitations to Governor Seyi Makinde and Chairman of Oluyole Local Government, Hon. Akeem Olatunji, as both leaders celebrate their birthdays on Christmas Day. In a congratulatory message made available to journalists on Thursday, Segelu […]
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 of high-impact, durable and cross-functional roads and hydraulics and the implementation of […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
…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 […]
…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 […]
…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 that […]
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, […]
…. 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
…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 […]
…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, the […]