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Ex-VP has capacity to unite Nigeria-Makinde
South West leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) resolved on Wednesday to back the presidential aspiration of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and his running mate in the 2023 election, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa, declaring however that the National Chairman of the party, Dr. Iyorchia Ayu must resign. Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, who spoke […]
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Makinde appoints Onijo as Oke Ogun Polytechnic’s governing council chair
Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has appointed Barr. Lateef Sarafadeen Abiola, as the chairman of the Governing Council of The Oke Ogun Polytechnic, Saki.The appointment, according to a letter signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Mrs. Olubamiwo Adeosun, takes effect from September 13, 2022.A statement by the Special Assistant (Print Media) to the […]
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Makinde, Fayose, others meet in Ibadan
GOVERNOR Nyesom Wike of Rivers State, yesterday, kept leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, guessing over his next move following a vote of confidence passed on the Senator Iyorchia Ayu-led National Working Committee. Wike and those sympathetic to his cause had demanded Ayu’s resignation as a precondition for peace. But indications emerged, yesterday, that […]
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Oyo-Gov. Makinde Begins Vacation, Transmits Power To Deputy Gov
Deputy Governor, Oyo state, Oyo State Government, Seyi Makinde After spending more than three years working as the governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, will be going on a three-week vacation from Thursday, August 11 to September 2, 2022. While he is away, his deputy, Bayo Lawal, will be serving as the acting governor. It […]
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Makinde pays condolence visit to Aseyin’s family, promises state burial
Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, on Thursday, paid a condolence visit to the family of the late Aseyin of Iseyin, Oba Abdulganiyu Adekunle Salau, stating that the late monarch loved and worked for Iseyin’s development with all his might.Governor Makinde, who stated this at the Aseyin’s Palace, where he was received by Iseyin Chiefs, family […]
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Oyo lawmaker buried As Makinde, Colleagues Pay Tributes Hon. Olusegun Popoola
Family,friends and political associates of late Oyo State House of Assembly lawmaker, Olusegun Popoola, as his remains were buried on Wednesday. Until his death on July 12 2022, he was a lawmaker representing Ibadan South-East II and was the Chairman, House Committee on Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters. Recall he died of kidney-related complications at […]
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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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