By Michael Adeyemo Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has reiterated his administration’s commitment to working with traditional institutions towards the progress and development of all towns and communities in the state. Governor Makinde gave the assurance at the Iganna Community Development Council’s 2025 Omo Aloba Fiesta, held at the Baptist Primary School Field, Oke Afin,…
By Babatunde Tiamiyu Governor Makinde presented the bill, tagged “Budget of Economic Expansion,” to the Oyo State House of Assembly during a special plenary session held at the Assembly Secretariat in Ibadan. The bill, which marks the seventh consecutive budget since Makinde assumed office in 2019, represents a significant increase of N213 billion from…
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has declared that the national convention of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, would bring the turnaround to the party nationally. Makinde made this declaration on Saturday during his welcome address at the convention, which was held at the Lekan Salami Sports Complex, Adamasingba, Ibadan. The governor who is the host…
By Anuoluwapo Fasoyin Meanwhile, Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has assured the family of Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, that the state government will stand by the family during this trying period. Governor Makinde gave the assurance when he was formally informed of the passing of the 43rd Olubadan of Ibadanland. The governor,…
By Aanuoluwapo Fasoyin The Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, has called for a constitutional amendment to allow a single five- or six-year term for political office holders in Nigeria. Governor Makinde made the call at his Ikolaba residence in Ibadan while receiving a delegation who paid him a Sallah homage following the Eid Kabir prayers…
The Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has made two new appointments. The governor appointed Dr Aderemi Ayodele as a member of the Oyo State Advisory Council, while he also appointed CP Ayodele Sonubi (retd) as Executive Adviser (Rule of Law Enforcement). Ayodele’s appointment takes immediate effect, while Sonubi’s appointment takes effect from April 1, 2025….
Oyo State governor, Engineer ‘Seyi Makinde has mourned the death of the Sarkin Sasa, Alhaji Haruna Maiyasin Katsina who passed away on Saturday evening. Governor Makinde described the demise of Sarkin Sasa, who was also the chairman of the Council of Arewa Traditional Rulers in the 17 Southern States of Nigeria, as the end of…
The General Manager, Oyo State Fire Services Agency, Reverend Canon Yemi Akinyinka has commended Governor Seyi Makinde for staff welfare package and the new fire equipment for the agency. He stated this during the final examination for the Eighty (80) newly recruited officers of the Agency, held at the agency premises, Secretariat, Ibadan. Akinyinka said…
The family of the designer of Nigeria’s flag, late Pa Taiwo Akinkunmi, has announced that the Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, had released funds for the burial of their patriarch. Newsmen reports that his flag design was selected as the best in the year 1958 amongst all the presented designs during a competition to get…
By Anuoluwapo Fasoyin Governor Seyi Makinde has called on the people of the state to strive for Oyo State where love, unity and peace reigns irrespective of religious differences. Governor Makinde who gave the charge at the 1446 Hijrah Luncheon, held at Presidential lodge, Government House, Agodi Ibadan, said with the people’s support, the state…