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Makinde Renames Poly Ibadan after Late Olunloyo

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By Anuoluwapo Fasoyin The Polytechnic Ibadan, has been renamed Omololu Olunloyo Polytechnic Ibadan in honour of the former Governor of old Oyo State.‎‎Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, made the announcement at 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞 for the 𝐋𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐫 𝐆𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐨𝐫, held at 𝐎𝐛𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐦𝐢 𝐀𝐰𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐨 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐮𝐦.‎‎Governor Makinde, described the late mathematician as a technocrat and…

PDP, APC Unite at Ajimobi’s Fifth Memorial Fidau in Oyo

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The Peoples Democratic Party and the All Progressives Congress in Oyo State, on Wednesday, united at the 5th Annual Memorial Fidau prayer for the immediate past Governor of the state, late Abiola Ajimobi. The event was held at his Oluyole private residence in Ibadan, the state capital. Speaking with newsmen, the wife of the late former governor,…

Ajimobi truly laid foundation for Oyo State’s rebirth – Akintunde

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By Babatunde Tiamiyu Senator Yunus Akintunde has described the two-term tenure of the late Governor Abiola Ajimobi as a remarkable era filled with enduring achievements that laid the foundation for Oyo State’s ongoing development and transformation. Reflecting on his time working closely with the late governor during his first term between 2011 and 2014 and…

Makinde’s N63.5b Government House Renovation Plan Sparks Mixed Reactions

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Mixed reactions are trailing the plan by the Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde to renovate the government house with the sum of N63.5b. Agodi Government House, previously known as Oke Ebo, was constructed during the colonial era. It has served as the official residence of governors – civilian or military, who had governed the…

Oyo Govt. Rehabilitates 100km Roads in Ibadan

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By Babatunde Tiamiyu The administration of Governor Seyi Makinde has rehabilitated about 100 Kilometer of roads within Ibadan Metropolis and other Road project outside the state Capital. The Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Dr. Sulaiman Olanrewaju made this known while speaking on the sideline of the second edition of a special Stewardship programme tagged”…

Oyo Govt. to Prioritise Food Security

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BY Aanuoluwapo Fasoyin Oyo State ‎Commissioner for Agricultural and Rural Development, Barrister Olasunkanmi Olaleye says the state is now among the largest producer of cassava in the country.‎‎Barrister Olaleye made this known at an Inter-Ministerial press briefing in commemoration of the 6th year in office of Governor Seyi Makinde.‎‎According to Barrister Olaleye, said the cassava…

Oyo Enforcees Anti-Open Grazing Law, Arrests 58 Cows

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Oyo State Government, on Thursday, declared that anti-open grazing law is still in force in the state. The state Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development, Olasunkanmi Olaleye, announced this during an inter-ministerial press briefing held in Ibadan, the state capital. He said more than 58 cows have been arrested in the last two years, while…

Oyo Begins Sensitisation in Markets on Waste Management

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The Oyo State Mobilisation Agency for Socio-Economic Development, on Thursday, announced plans to commence a sensitisation campaign against indiscriminate waste disposal across major markets in the state.The Director-General of the agency, Dr. Morohunkola Thomas, disclosed this during a courtesy visit to the Chairman of Ibadan South-West Local Government Area, Hon. Kehinde Akande, at his office…

Oyo State Steering Committee on Child Labour Advocates Child’s Right

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By Adebayo Yusuf The Oyo State Steering Committees on Child Labour under the Federal Ministry of Labour and Productivity, has called on parents to join hands in the campaign to eliminate child labour in the country. A member of the Committee, Mr. Olubayo Oyedeji made this known while featuring on Pensioners FM stewardship Yoruba Programme,…

Oyo NLC Calls for Dialogue over Move to Sack Pacesetter Staff

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By Adebayo Yusuf The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC Oyo state council has called on the management of Oyo State Pacesetter Transport Service to prioritise dialogue and consultation with stakeholders before sacking staff members. Secretary, Oyo NLC, Comrade Bayo Aribatise made this known in a statement made available to newsmen in Ibadan. According to the statement,…