The Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has increased the staff strength in the state’s secondary schools from 13,730 in 2019 to 26,436 after just six years in office. The state Chairperson of Post Primary Schools’ Teaching Service Commission, Mrs Olubukola Oladipo, made this known on Wednesday, during the Omituntun 2.0 Inter-Ministerial Briefing, held at the…
By Babatunde Tiamiyu Trailblazer Initiative Nigeria, in collaboration with UNICEF and the Oyo State Government through the Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Inclusion, has trained over 100 Community-Based Organizations (CBOs) across four Local Government Areas (LGAs) to tackle and fight against the harmful practice of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) through reflective dialogue and house-to-house…
The Oyo State government has reaffirmed its ban on mobile phones, smart watches and Meta eyeglasses in schools, especially during examination, with a warning that violators will face strict consequences. The Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Olusegun Olayiwola, made this known while addressing education stakeholders, including Permanent Secretaries, Inspectors-General of Education, and Heads of…
By BabatundeTiamiyu Omituntun Initiative in Diaspora (OID) says it iscommitted to Governor SeyiMakinde’s vision for youth empowerment and inclusive development in Oyo State. OID in a statement made this known while inviting students and great thinkers to participate in this year’s SeyiMakinde’s Annual Essay Competition 2025, which focuses on innovation, sustainability, leadership, and citizen engagement….
The Oyo State Commissioner for Health, Dr Oluwaserimi Ajetunmobi, has explained that the policies being implemented by the state government in the health sector have led to the overall improvement of the sector and also helped to mitigate the effects of Japa syndrome by medical professionals. Ajetunmobi noted that these policies have directly resulted in…
By Babatunde Tiamiyu The Oyo State Government, through its Ministry for Investment, Trade, Cooperatives, and Industry has partnered with the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) to sensitize its members on the proper payment of haulage fees. The Commissioner for Investment, Trade, Cooperatives and Industry, Hon. Adebisi Adeniyi, who was represented by the Permanent Secretary of…
By Babatunde Tiamiyu The Minister for Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu has felicitated with the the Secretary, Nigeria Union of Pensioners (NUP), Oyo State Council, Comrade Olusegun Abatan, on his 71st birthday. He described Abatan’s 71st birthday as remarkable milestone, saying the celebration marked a significant achievement, reflecting Abatan’s resilience, dedication, and contributions to the senior…
By Babatunde Tiamiyu The Oyo State Government through Pacesetter Transport Services, has officially launched a subsidised return transport scheme for Ajayi Crowther University students, traveling from Oyo to major destinations. This was revealed in a statement by the Chairman, Pacesetter Transport Services, Dr. Oladeji Dikko Salami on Wednesday in Ibadan. According to him, the landmark…
By Babatunde Tiamiyu The Oyo State Government, through the Ministry of Health on Tuesday, concluded the final phase of the 2025 Omituntun Free Health Mission for different categories of citizens in the state. While speaking at the last stage of the programme, organized for both Public/Civil Servants, held at the Secretariat, Ibadan, Commissioner for Health,…
The Oyo State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to enforcing the QR code-embedded jacket policy for commercial motorcycle (Okada) riders, following a surge in criminal activities involving unregistered operators. A statement issued on Saturday by the Chairman of the Oyo State Traffic Management Authority (OYRTMA), Major Adekoya Adesagba (rtd.), stated that the government will intensify…