The Oyo State Government has expressed its readiness to partner with investors who share the economic vision of the Governor Seyi Makinde-led administration. This was contained in a statement on Tuesday by the state Commissioner for Information, Dotun Oyelade, who led a team from the ministry on a visit to the Royal Entertainment Cruise Resort…
The Oyo State Government has urged Oke-Ogun residents to come up with relevant submissions to the proposed 2026 budget. The state Deputy Governor, Adebayo Lawal, made the remarks on Tuesday during the 2026 Stakeholders Consultative meeting held at Saki Township Hall. “The exercise will give citizens of the state a voice in the budget preparation…
Oyo State Government has declared a temporary closure of key roads in Ibadan ahead of the coronation of former governor, Senator Rashidi Ladoja, as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland. The historic ceremony is scheduled to hold on Friday, September 26, 2025, at Mapo Hall, one day after Ladoja’s 81st birthday. In a statement issued on…
The Oyo State Government has announced the deployment of over 2,000 security operatives to ensure a peaceful and well-coordinated coronation ceremony for Oba Rashidi Ladoja, who will be officially crowned as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland on Friday at the ancient Mapo Hall, Ibadan. Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters, Mr Ademola Ojo, disclosed…
By Adebayo Yusuf The Oyo state government has organised a 2- day sensitisation programme for over 400 prospective retirees of primary school teachers and local government staff in the state. The programme was aimed to enlighten the prospective retirees on proper documentation without the involvement of middle men in ensuring a seamless retirement plan. Chairman,…
The Oyo State Government announced that it had paid over 8,000 pensioners their gratuities within the last six years. This state Commissioner for Establishments and Training, Professor Salihu Adelabu, made this announcement during a live appearance at a Television Station in Ibadan, the state capital. He explained that the remarkable progress was made possible after…
By Babatunde Tiamiyu The All Progressives Congress APC in Oyo state has raised the alarm over fresh N300 billion allegedly obtained by Governor Seyi Makinde stating that the development signalled a problematic future for the economy of the state as well as the welfare of the people. Sources informed that some members of the state…
By Babatunde Tiamiyu In continuation of efforts to eradicate Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and Violence Against Children (VAC), the Oyo State Government has joined forces with UNICEF and Trailblazer Initiative Nigeria to roll out new interventions aimed at protecting women and children, while empowering former practitioners of harmful traditional practices through vocational…
By Yetunde Oke The National Deputy President of Nigeria Union of Pensioners, NUP, Chief Onuh Abdullahi says the leadership style of NUP, Oyo State Council is worth emulating. Chief Abdullahi made this known while featuring on Pensioners FM Programme, State Echo. According to Chief Abdullahi, his visit to Oyo NUP in Ibadan, Oyo State Capital,…
By Adebayo Yusuf Oyo state Governor, Seyi Makinde has called for more women participation in the labour movement. Governor Makinde made the call while lauding the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC Oyo State Council for engaging women in its administrative duties, during the union’s 6th Women’s Committee Delegates’ Conference, 2025, held at Pensioners House, Agbarigo, Onireke, Ibadan….