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Oyo: Makinde Appoints Aides For Deputy

Makinde Appoints Nine Aides for Deputy Governor, Appoints Adetola Adedibu SA Liaison Office Abuja Governor Seyi Makinde has approved the appointment of nine aides for the office of the Deputy Governor, Barrister Bayo Lawal. The newly appointed aides to the Deputy Governor as contained in a letter signed by the Chief of Staff, Otunba Segun […]

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Politics

Subsidy:Oyo Gov’ Set Committee To Review Salary

In consonance with his proactive approach to governance, Oyo State Governor, Engr Seyi Makinde, has constituted a committee to review workers’ wages in the state. The committee which was constituted during a meeting with labour leaders in the state at the Executive Chambers, has eight weeks to turn in its report. Governor Makinde said following […]

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General

Makinde Appoints Auxillary Former Secretary As New Oyo PMS Chairman

Oyo State government has announced Alhaji Oluwatomiwa Omolewa, former Park Management System (PMS) Secretary, as the new Chairman. Alhaji Kasali Ajisafe Lawal aka Baba Bola is to serve as the secretary. The appointment according to Pastor Sulaimon Olanrewaju, Chief Press Secretary to the Governor is part of the reorganization of the PMS embarked upon by […]

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Crime

Breaking: OYO POLICE COMMAND DECLARES LAMIDI MAKAILA ‘AUXILIARY’ WANTED

Oyo State Police Command has declared the immediate chairman of Park Manager System (PMS) disciplinary committee Lamidi Mukaila also known as Auxiliary with cases of attempted murder, causing grevious Harm, Arms Dealing , Murder, Armed Robbery within Oyo state and Kidnapping at Oke-ogun and Ibarapa axis of the State. The General Public particularly good citizens […]

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Politics

Group congratulates Gov Makinde, Oyo Assembly Members for Making History on Chieftaincy Reforms Law

A sociocultural group, Ibadan Renaissance Reform Mandate on Thursday congratulated the Oyo State Governor, Engr Seyi Makinde and members of the State House of Assembly on the Wednesday’s passage of an executive Bill on the reform of the age-long Chieftaincy Matters. The group said both the Governor and the State lawmakers have recorded their names […]

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Crime

Breaking: ONE KILLED, ‘AUXILIARY’ AT LARGE, 78 PMS MEMBERS ARRESTED, DURING GUN DUEL WITH POLICE

Oyo State Police Command under the gallant leadership of Commissioner of Police, CP. Adebowale Williams, In its efforts to nip in the bud another clash that could have resulted to loss of lives and properties in Ibadan metropolis, paraded no fewer than 78 believed to be Park Management System (PMS) members for unlawful possession of […]

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Politics

Olopoeyan Congratulates Oyo State Gov’ Seyi Makinde On His Inauguration To Office.

Popular Oyo Philanthropist, Alhaji Adebisi Olopoeyan, has congratulated Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, on his swearing-in as governor of the state for a second term. Olopoeyan said Makinde’s administration has delivered many unprecedented accomplishments that can only be traced to the people of the state. “I hereby congratulate the governor and the people of Oyo […]

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Politics

Just In: Makinde Dissolved Oyo PMS,Auxiliary On Inauguration DayMAY 29, 2023

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has dissolved the Disciplinary Committee in charge of the Park Management System (PMS). The dissolution of the PMS committee, headed by Mukaila Lamidi, popularly known as Auxillary, was contained in a statement by the Chief of Staff to the Governor, Segun Ogunwuyi. According to the statement, the dissolution is […]

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Politics

We must maintain peaceful coexistence in our communities – Makinde tells Iganna residents

…hails security agencies over prompt response…assures communities of more govt. presence Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, said on Sunday in Iganna, Oke-Ogun axis of the state that residents of the state must learn to coexist peacefully. The governor, who stated this when he visited Iganna town to assess the situation over a clash between some […]

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Light-up Oyo project will return in full swing after ongoing audit: We’ll have a permanent solution after ongoing audit – Makinde

.. pledges to get beggars off the streets Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde has assured residents of the state that his administration will finda permanent solution to the challenges facing  the light-up Oyo project after the ongoing audit. The governor, who gave the assurance while  speaking during a special  service held at the Maranatha Lord […]

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We’ll continue to reward hard work, dedication to state’s devt, Makinde tells workers at Productivity Day event

…assures on continuous regular payment of salaries, pensi Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has declared that his administration will continue to reward civil/public servants who show dedication to their duties and the progress of the state. The governor added that the workers in the state would continue to witness consistent payment of salaries and pensions […]

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Oyo govt to adopt Nigeria Startup Act project to expand state digital economy

Oyo state government, on Thursday, expressed readiness to adopt and localize the Nigeria startup act aimed at providing legal framework for tech industries in the state and assisting youths in the ICT sector develop entrepreneurship with their innovations The Special Assistant to the Governor on ICT and e-governance, Mr. Bayo Akande Jnr. disclosed this at […]

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Makinde expresses condolence over Baale Bodija’s demise

Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has commiserated with the people of Bodija in Ibadan North Local Government Area, the Muslim Ummah in Oyo State and the immediate family of the late Baale of Bodija and Balogun Mumini of Yorubaland, Chief Rasheed Adesokan. Makinde, who expressed his condolences in a statement signed by his Special Assistant […]

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Politics

Second term: I’ll work harder to bring more benefits to Oyo State people- Makinde

…says victory an act of GodOyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has declared that he will work harder to bring more benefits to the people of the state in his second term of office. The governor, who urged residents of the state not to entertain any fears about his performance in the second term, said that […]

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National Association Of Nigeria Nurses And Midwives, (Oyo State Council)Celebrates Makinde’s Gov’ship Victory

The leadership of National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives, Oyo State Council wishes to congratulate you for your success in the Governorship election held on 18th of March Certainly, your exceptional leadership antecedent and top-notch Administrative skills has greatly contributed to yoursuccess in the election. It is our strong belief that you will bring […]

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Politics

Seyi Makinde Coasts To Victory, Clears 31 LGs

…as Folarin comes second with 2 LGs The incumbent Governor ‘Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, has undoubtedly, equalled the history laid by a former Governor Abiola Ajimobi, to have become the second governor to secure reelection in the state. Makinde, who is seeking reelection on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, cleared 31 […]

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Gov.election: Why voters should re-elect Makinde- Oyo Kajola Group

The Oyo Kajola Group (OKG), a sociopolitical organisation based in Oyo State, has declared that the people of Oyo State will re-elect Governor Seyi Makinde due to his track record of exemplary performance. The group said that residents of the state are set to re-elect the governor, because they have discovered that the state will […]

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Aggrieved members’ll realign with Makinde before Saturday’s election- Oyo PDP chieftain

…Confident gov will emerge for 2nd term A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Oyo State, Mogaji Wale Oladoja, has expressed confidence that aggrieved members of the party will realign to give their support to Governor ‘Seyi Makinde, ahead of Saturday’s governorship and house of assembly elections. He expressed the confidence, during an […]

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NDE EMPOWERS 74 PETTY TRADERS IN OYO STATE

In a renewed effort geared towards rooting out poverty and unemployment in the country, the National Directorate of Employment, NDE, Oyo state has assured that it will continue to give the needed support to Small Scale businesses in the country. Speaking at the official flag-off of loan disbursement exercise for the 74 beneficiaries of Micro […]

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We ‘ll continue to link Oyo’s geopolitical zones for economic expansion, says Makinde

…as gov receives participants of Strategic Mgt & Policy Studies Course 5/22 Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde has declared that his administration will continue to work on linking all the zones of the state in order to ensure the continuous and sustained expansion of the state’s economy. The governor stated this on Tuesday, while receiving […]

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