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Makinde meets LAUTECH stakeholders
Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, late on Thursday, met with critical stakeholders of the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Ogbomoso, in a bid to address major issues affecting the institution. Those who attended the meeting, which took place at the Presidenrial Lodge of the Government House, Agodi, Ibadan, include representatives of the Alumni body, […]
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Makinde congratulates Atiku, says PDP determined to rescue Nigeria in 2022 APC now a weaker party, he says
Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, said on Thursday that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) remains determined to rescue Nigeria from the throes of bad leadership.Makinde, who stated that the party has demonstrated its readiness to make the right decisions for its Operation Rescue Nigeria mandate by going ahead with its National Convention despite the decision […]
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Oyo pensioners hold appreciation rally in honour of Makinde
The Nigeria Union of Pensioners, Oyo State Council, on Tuesday, described the governor of the state, ‘Seyi Makinde, as an Omoluabi for possessing a good mindset that has made him not to renege on his agreement with pensioners despite the challenges in the polity. The NUP Oyo State Council made this declaration at the Governor’s […]
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2023: PDP will get it right this time, Makinde says
as Saraki visits, lauds Makinde for transforming stateOyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, said on Tuesday that he has no doubt that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) would get its act right and present a presidential candidate that will win the Presidency and salvage the country from the throes of economic woes and insecurity.He added that […]
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Makinde inspects Ajia-Airport, Amuloko, Olorunsogo roads
…tasks contractors to increase pace of worksOyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, on Friday, inspected ongoing works at the 21km Ajia-Airport Road with spur to Amuloko as well as the Olorunsogo-Amuloko-Akanran-Dagbolu Road, noting that the government is satisfied with the quality of works being done on the projects. He, however, tasked the contractors to improve the […]
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Ensure you speak truth to power, Makinde urges SW PDP Reconciliation Committee
…as gov receives Jegede-led PDP Committee in Ibadan Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, on Friday, urged the Special Reconciliation Committee of the South West Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to ensure it speaks truth to power in the course of its assignment. Makinde, who received the Barrister Eyitayo Jegede-led Committee in the Governor’s Office, Agodi, Ibadan, […]
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Eid-el-Fitri: Makinde felicitates Muslims
Governor ‘Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has felicitated the Muslim Ummah in the state and across Nigeria on the occasion of the Eid-el-Fitri festivity, calling on them to sustain prayers for the state and its leaders. Makinde, who congratulated Muslim faithful on witnessing the end of the Ramadan, prayed that Allah SWT would accept their […]
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Makinde appoints New Perm Secs, Tutors-General, others
Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde has approved the appointments of a new set of Permanent Secretaries, Inspectors-General of Education, Tutors-General and the Surveyor-General of the State. A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Mr. Taiwo Adisa indicated that the list contains seven Permanent Secretaries, 10 Inspectors-General of Education, 10 Tutors-General and the […]
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May Day: Makinde commends Oyo labour unions for adding value to governance
…says Civil/Public Servants are engine rooms of govt. Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, on Sunday, commended labour unions in the state for adding value to governance and improved social rights of the people.The governor, while speaking at the 2022 May Day Ceremony, held at the Lekan Salami Sport Complex, Adamasingba, Ibadan, said that his administration […]
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Kola Balogun Reveals Why Makinde Denied Him Second Term Ticket
…gives account of stewardship Real facts have emerged on why the Oyo State governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, denied the younger brother of the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Lekan Balogun Alli Okunmade II, Senator Kola Balogun, a second term ticket. It has been discovered that, contrary to reported claims, the decision to deny the incumbent senator […]
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2023: Facts Why Makinde Denied Olubadan’s Brother Second Term Ticket
Real facts have emerged on why the Oyo State governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, denied the younger brother of the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Lekan Balogun Alli Okunmade II, Senator Kola Balogun, a second term ticket. It has been discovered that, contrary to reported claims, the decision to deny the incumbent senator a second term ticket […]
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2022 RAMADAN LECTURE: Makinde reiterates commitment to religious harmony, peaceful co-existence in Oyo as gov donates Bus to guest lecturer, Hajj slots to others
Oyo State Governor,’ Seyi Makinde on Tuesday, reaffirmed the commitment of his administration to sustaining religious harmony and peaceful coexistence in the state. The Governor, who stated this while delivering a keynote address at the 8th annual Omi tuntun Ramadan lecture, held at the Government House Arcade, Agodi, Ibadan, explained that nobody can divide Oyo […]
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Makinde to sue online media outfit for indictment of state govt, Ibadan-based private radio owner, Hamzat over false publication of inflation of exercise books contract
Governor ‘Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, has shown his readiness to sue an online media platform, SaharaReporters for the false publication on exercise book contract, which also indicted the owner of an Ibadan-based radio owner, Mr. Oriyomi Hamzat of Agidigbo FM of inflating the contract to supply exercise books to the state for distribution to […]
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Constitution Amendment: Makinde calls for robust debate on resource control, state policy
Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, said on Saturday that the time has come for lawmakers at the National and State Assemblies to have a robust debate on resource control and state police.Governor Makinde, who stated this while speaking at the Conference of Presiding Officers of Nigeria Legislature, in a keynote address entitled: “Imperatives of Constitutional […]
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Ramadan: Makinde felicitates Muslim faithfuls
Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde has felicitated Muslims in the state and across the country for witnessing the commencement of yet another Ramadan fast. The governor, in a statement by the Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Taiwo Adisa, urged Islamic faithful to pray relentlessly during the fasting period.He specifically asked Muslims beseech the Almighty Allah to […]
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SECURITY: Makinde donates additional 100 operational vehicles to Amotekun.
Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde on Friday, donated additional 100 operational vehicles fully equipped with communication gadgets to the Western Nigerian Security Network, Codenamed Operation Amotekun. The governor, during the handing over ceremony held at the Secretariat, Agodi, Ibadan, expressed happiness that the Corps has totally changed the security landscape of the stateA statement signed […]
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Makinde mourns Ibadan elders’ forum chairman, Amb. Sanu
Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has described the death of a former diplomat and chairman of Ibadan Elders’ Forum, Ambassador Olusola Sanu, as a great loss to Ibadanland, Oyo State, the diplomatic community and Nigeria. The governor, who condoled with the Olubadan of Ibadanland, His Imperial Majesty, Oba (Dr.) Lekan Balogun, Ibadan Elders, the Central […]
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To Avoid Bloodshed In the State, Talk To PMS Members — Oyo NURTW Charges Makinde
Members of the National Union of Road Transport Workers in Oyo State have asked Governor Seyi Makinde to warn members of the Park Management System against further threatening them or attacking them in order to avoid bloodshed. The NURTW members gave the warning in a petition dated March 24 and signed by their counsel and […]
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Makinde Inaugurates State Market Leaders’ Council, seeks cooperation of members
Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, on Thursday, inaugurated 12 executive members of the State’s Market Leaders Council drawn from the seven geo-political zones across the state to pilot the affairs of various markets in the state. The State Market Leaders’ Council, which is the umbrella body of all registered Trade/Market Associations in the State, was […]
Read MoreYou are a bridge-builder, Makinde celebrates Ugwuanyi at 58
Governor ‘Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, on Sunday, felicitated his Enugu State counterpart, Hon. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, on the occasion of his 58th birthday. Governor Makinde described Ugwuanyi as a bridge-builder and a detribalised patriot with strong belief in the Nigeria project.A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Mr. Taiwo Adisa, quoted Makinde […]
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