By Babatunde Tiamiyu A Nigerian professional group in the Diaspora, the Omituntun Initiative in the Diaspora (OID), has praised Governor Seyi Makinde for his achievements in office as Oyo State marked its 50th anniversary, describing his leadership as transformational and people-centered. In a statement issued after the week-long golden jubilee celebrations, OID said the anniversary…
By Babatunde Tiamiyu The Omituntun Initiative in the Diaspora (OID) has congratulated the Governor of Oyo State, Oluseyi Abiodun Makinde, on the occasion of his 58th birthday, praising him as a peacemaker, true servant leader, and a symbol of purposeful leadership in Nigeria. In a statement signed and released by the convener of the group,…
By Babatunde Tiamiyu The All Progressives Congress APC in Oyo state has told Governor Seyi Makinde to explain how he utilized the N50billion Relief Fund he allegedly received from President Bola Tinubu in the wake of the devastating explosion which ravaged parts of Bodija GRA in the state capital in January 2024 or resign from…
The Oyo State Government has trained 80 officers for modern service delivery. The State Commissioner for Establishment and Training, Salihu Adelabu, announced the figure at a one-day capacity-building for the officers, held at Simeon Adebo Staff Development Centre, Secretariat, in Ibadan, the state capital, on Thursday. He reiterated the commitment of the State Government to reviving…
By Babatunde Tiamiyu The Oyo State Government has reiterated its unwavering commitment to complete all ongoing infrastructural projects across the state before the end of the current administration in 2027. This assurance was given by the Deputy Governor of Oyo State, Barrister Bayo Lawal, during an on-the-spot monitoring visit to ongoing projects under the Rural…
The students of Omololu Olunloyo Polytechnic are currently protesting at the main gate of the institution, located on Sango/Eleyele Road in Ibadan, Oyo State. Newsmen had reported that the State Governor, Seyi Makinde, had renamed The Polytechnic, Ibadan, in honour of the late former governor of the state, Omololu Olunloyo, who died at the age of…
By Babatunde Tiamiyu Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has approved the appointment of 45 Permanent Secretaries and three Executive Secretaries in the state. This was disclosed in a statement by the state Commissioner for Information, Dotun Oyelade. Among the list include, Director, Press and Public Relations, Oyo State Ministry of Information and Orientation and UNICEF…
By Babatunde Tiamiyu Chairman, Local Government Staff Pension Board, Honourable Akeem Ige, says pensioners in Oyo state will soon start getting their wage award alongside their monthly pension, as issues causing delays have been sorted. Honourable Ige gave the assurance during a meeting with stakeholders in Ibadan. Honourable Ige said the meeting was convened to…
Aanuoluwapo Fasoyin Oyo state Governor Seyi Makinde has urged intending Pilgrims to be good ambassadors of the state while observing Hajj in Saudi Arabia. Governor Makinde’s said this at a farewell ceremony in Ibadan, as the first batch of pilgrims is set to depart Nigeria on 18th of May, while the second batch would be…
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has turned the sod for building a mall for the Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, Oyo State chapter, at the NUJ press centre, Iyaganku, Ibadan. The mall, a partnership between the Oyo NUJ and a private company, will house 40 shops, a 1,000-capacity hall, children’s play-station, chalets, a relaxation…