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….
By Michael Adeyemo The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Special Marshals, RS11.3 Oyo State Sector Command, has trained and officially inducted 104 newly enlisted Special Marshals for the 2024/2025 service year. The Training and Induction Programme was held in Ibadan. In her keynote address, the FRSC Oyo State Sector Commander, Dr. Rosemary Alo, commended the…
The Oyo State Government, in collaboration with the United Nations Children’s Fund, UNICEF convened a strategic capacity-building workshop with stakeholders from the South-West states and Edo State, aimed at strengthening community engagement and promoting Accountability to Affected Populations.The two-day workshop held at Ibeju Lekki, Lagos State. A statement by the Oyo State Commissioner for Information…
By Babatunde Tiamiyu The Oyo State Government, in collaboration with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), convened a strategic capacity-building workshop with stakeholders from the South-West states and Edo State, aimed at strengthening community engagement and promoting Accountability to Affected Populations (AAP). The two- day workshop held at Ibeju Lekki, Lagos State brought together government…