Oyo State
We must work together to ensure safe, sustainable mining sector, Oyo Govt tells miners
The Oyo State Government has advocated stronger collaborations among itself, licenced miners and community leaders as a way to promote safe, responsible and sustainable mining practices in the state.The state government gave this indication recently through the Oyo State Mineral Development Agency (OYSMIDA), noting that the security and environmental concerns surrounding mining activities have made […]
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Makinde appoints acting OYSERC board members to accelerate state’s electricity market
In a bid to facilitate the oversight functions of the Oyo State Electricity Regulatory Commission (OYSERC) and accelerate the opening of the state’s electricity market, Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has appointed the Commissioner for Energy and Mineral Resources, Prof. Dahud Kehinde Shangodoyin, as the Acting Chairman of the commission. The governor also appointed Mr. […]
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Makinde’s wife flags off health insurance scheme programme for the elderly in Egbeda LG
Wife of the Oyo State Governor, Engr (Mrs) Tamunominini Makinde, has flagged off a one-year enrolment package for 250 elderly residents of Egbeda Local Government under the Oyo State Health Insurance Scheme (OYSHIA).The package, which is an empowerment programme emplaced by the chairman of the council, Hon Sikiru Sanda, is aimed at creating greater access […]
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Put Oyo State’s interest first, Makinde tells 17 new Permanent Secretaries
Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has sworn-in newly-appointed Permanent Secretaries in the state’s Civil/Public Service, charging them to demonstrate loyalty and commitment to the state and to discharge their duties effectively in the interest of the state. At the event, which held on Tuesday at the Executive Council Chamber of the Governor’s Office, Secretariat, Agodi, […]
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Senator Alli congratulates Florence Ajimobi on Ambassadorial appointment
Senator Sharafadeen Alli (APC–Oyo South) has congratulated Dr (Mrs) Florence Ajimobi on her well-deserved appointment and deployment as Nigeria’s Ambassador to Austria by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. This is contained in a statement he personally signed and made available to newsmen on Saturday in Ibadan. Alli described the appointment as a recognition of Dr Ajimobi’s […]
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Senator Alli congratulates ex-Oyo deputy gov., Adeyemo on emergence as Oyo APC Chairman
Senator (Dr) Sharafadeen Alli (APC–Oyo South) has congratulated former Deputy Governor of Oyo State, Chief Moses Adeyemo, on his emergence as the new Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State. Senator Alli in a statement he personally signed and made available to newsmen on Wednesday in Ibadan, described Adeyemo’s emergence as well-deserved. […]
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OYRTMA Cracks Down on Illegal Trading in Akobo Ojurin, Begins March 2 Enforcement of QR Code Jacket Policy
The Oyo State Road Traffic Management Authority (OYRTMA) has launched a major enforcement operation in the Akobo Ojurin area of Ibadan to tackle illegal street trading, unauthorized parking, and traffic violations, while also announcing the commencement of enforcement of its QR Code Jacket policy for commercial motorcycle and tricycle operators beginning March 2, 2026. The […]
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2026 Omituntun Ramadan Lecture, Makinde says competence, loyalty to state’ll determine successor
.Donates buses to 7 mosques, SUV to guest lecturer Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has declared that competence and loyalty to the people of Oyo State are the only key factors in consideration concerning who succeeds him in 2027.The governor made this statement on Thursday, at the 12th Omituntun Annual Ramadan Public Lecture, held at […]
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Akinyele LG Chairman Praises Dayo Opatokun’s Leadership on Birthday.
The Executive Chairman of Akinyele Local Government, Akinwole Akinleye, has extended warm felicitations to the Oyo Central PDP Senatorial Chairman, Hon Oludayo Opasola Opatokun, on the joyous occasion of his birthday, describing him as a charismatic, influential, and exemplary leader whose impact continues to resonate across the party and beyond. In a statement released to […]
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65,000 out-of-school children back to classrooms in Oyo State, says Makinde
Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, said on Wednesday that about 65,000 out-of-school children have returned to classrooms in the state. The governor stated this while receiving, on a courtesy visit, the delegation on the BESDA-AF implementation support mission of the World Bank/ Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) at the Executive Council Chamber, Secretariat, Agodi, Ibadan. […]
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Ramadan and Lent: Akinyele LG Chairman Urges Residents to Embrace Unity and Peace
The Executive Chairman of Akinyele Local Government, Hon. Akinwole Akinleye, has called on residents to promote unity, peaceful coexistence and spiritual reflection as Muslims and Christians commence the holy seasons of Ramadan and Lent. In a goodwill message released on Wednesday through his Chief Media Aide, Ogundipe Miracle, the council boss congratulated Muslim faithful on the beginning […]
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Divine Coincidence: Oyo NUJ Urges Prayer, Reflection as Ramadan, Lent begin
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Oyo State Council, has extended warm greetings to all Muslim and Christian faithful as they commence the holy seasons of Ramadan and Lent, which remarkably fall on the same day this year. In a statement jointly signed by the Chairman, Mr. Akeem Abas, and the Secretary, Temidayo Adu, the […]
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Makinde felicitates Muslims, Christians as Ramadan, Lent begin
As the 2026 Ramadan and Lent Seasons commence, Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has felicitated the Muslim Ummah and Christians in the state and all over the country.The governor urged them to use the blessed period to make deeper commitment in serving God and making impact on humanity.Governor Makinde pointed out that God Almighty was […]
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Makinde commissions motor park, 540 shops at Bodija Market
…orders relocation of roadside tradersOyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, on Tuesday, commissioned the motor park and 540 modern shops constructed by the Ibadan North Local Government, and ordered the immediate relocation of roadside traders at the Bodija Market, Ibadan, to the shops at no cost to the beneficiaries. Governor Makinde, who named the ultra-modern shops […]
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Akinyele Chairman, NSCDC Commander Move to Enhance Grassroots Security.
In a move aimed at deepening security collaboration at the grassroots, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Area B Commander, ACC Oluwole Olusegun Ebenezer, on Tuesday, 10th February, 2026, paid a courtesy and familiarization visit to the Executive Chairman of Akinyele Local Government, Hon. Akinwole Akinleye. The visit took place at the Executive […]
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Akinyele Politician Saheed Akinrinde Switches Allegiance from APC to PDP.
The political landscape of Akinyele Local Government has witnessed a significant realignment as Hon. Saheed Akinrinde, popularly known as Bobby Jet, alongside his loyal team, officially decamped from the All Progressives Congress (APC) to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The development has continued to generate excitement across the local government, marking another boost for the […]
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American Open University Launches Global Campus in Ibadan, Unveils ‘Future Forward’ Education Model
American Open University (A-Global), Nigeria,has officially launched its Global Campus in Ibadan, Oyo State, with a bold pledge to redefine higher education and bridge the gap between academic qualifications and workplace demands. The launch, which attracted academics, industry leaders, regulatory agencies and community stakeholders, was themed “Future Forward” and marked what organisers described as the […]
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Oyo NUJ Felicitates Makinde, Ladoja on Sun Awards*
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Oyo State Council, has congratulated Gov. Seyi Makinde and the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, on honours conferred on them by The Sun Newspapers. The statement, jointly signed by Chairman, Akeem Abas and Secretary, Temidayo Adu, said Makinde won Sun Political Personality of the Year, while Ladoja received […]
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AfCFTA: We’ve positioned Oyo for international trade – Makinde
Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, said on Friday that the state has been positioned as a global player in the exporting business and as a strategic connecting hub for other states seeking access to international markets. The governor noted that this was made possible following the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) […]
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Makinde Appoints Retired Major-General Omoniyi to Oversee Security Coordination
Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has approved the appointment of Major-General Lukman Tokunbo Omoniyi (Rtd) as his Executive Adviser on Security Coordination.The appointment, contained in a letter signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Professor Musibau Babatunde, is with immediate effect.While congratulating Omoniyi on the appointment, Governor Makinde urged him to ensure effective coordination […]
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