Oyo State
Hon. Akinwole Akinleye Commissions New Classrooms to Enhance Education in Akinyele Local Government
In a significant move to enhance educational infrastructure, Hon. Akinwole Akinleye, the Executive Chairman of Akinyele Local Government, has commissioned a new block of three classrooms at Sagbe Community Primary School in Sagbe Moniya, Ibadan. This initiative underscores his administration’s commitment to providing quality education to the residents of Akinyele Local Government. Speaking at the […]
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Ibadan roads rehabilitation, others: Who will tell GSM?
Governor Seyi Makinde’s administration has been actively involved in rehabilitating roads in Ibadan in recent times. The Oyo State Government commenced the major road rehabilitation projects in key areas of Ibadan with the aim to improve transportation and the socio-economics of the state capital. From Yemetu to Bodija to UI Junction to Beere-Molete-Popoyemoja Roads, from […]
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FG Engages Oyo Stakeholders on Livestock Development as Miyetti Allah, AFAN Pledge Support
The Federal Government has launched a nationwide stakeholder engagement initiative to enhance awareness of livestock production and its value chain. The initiative, spearheaded by the Minister of Livestock Development, Idi Muktar, aims to boost productivity, ensure food sufficiency, and strengthen Nigeria’s livestock sector. Speaking at the engagement meeting held at Jagz Hotel, Iyaganku, Ibadan, on […]
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Minimum wage: Polytechnic, College of Education workers threaten industrial action in Oyo
Workers of Polytechnics and College of Education in Oyo State, have threatened to withdraw their services begining from Wednesday February 5, 2025, over the continued delay in the implementation of the approved minimum wage for the instutions. The workers, in a statement signed by the Chairman, Joint Action Committee (JAC), of Tertiary Institutions in Oyo […]
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How Bodija Got Its Name
Bodija, one of Ibadan’s most popular neighborhoods, derives its name from historical events linked to agriculture and land use. The area was originally a vast farmland where cattle rearing and food production thrived. In the 1950s, the government established the Bodija Market to decongest the older markets in Ibadan. The name “Bodija” is believed to […]
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Birthday: Senator Alli celebrates Oyo South APC Women Leader, Fatimah Hassan
Senator Sharafadeen Alli (APC-Oyo South) has extended warm felicitations to the Oyo South Senatorial Women Leader, Mrs.Fatimah Hassan , on the occasion of her birthday. This is contained in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media, Akeem Abas and made available to newsmen on Saturday in Ibadan. Senator Alli described her as a […]
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Ibadan Airport upgrade: Makinde lays foundation for new int’l terminal building
. ‘Facility to accommodate one million passengers annually’ As part of Oyo State Government’s ongoing effort to upgrade the Samuel Akintola Airport, Alakia, Ibadan, to international standard, Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, on Friday, turned the sod for a new Terminal Building that will accommodate at least one million passengers annually. Chairman of the Samuel […]
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Breaking: Akinyele Council boss, Hon Akinwole Akinleye bags Isokan-Oodua Award of Excellence.*
The Executive Chairman of Akinyele Local Government, Hon Akinwole Akinleye has bagged the Isokan-Oodua Award of Excellence. The remarkable award was presented to him by the President of the Isokan-Oodua Trailer Motor Spare Parts, Abatakan, Ojoo, Ibadan Aare Semiu Mustapha Kolade(ESPERO) at the inauguration ceremony of New Executives and award presentation held at Ojoo Civic […]
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Oyo State Government Extends Warm Welcome to NYSC Corps Members”
Oyo State has officially welcomed the 2024 Batch C Stream 2 Corps Members deployed to the state. The swearing-in ceremony took place at the NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp in Iseyin, and was attended by dignitaries including the Commissioner for Youth and Sports, Miss Wasilat Adegoke, who represented the State Governor. The Corps Members where congratulated […]
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Oyo State:Makinde swears in 48 permanent secretaries
Governor, Seyi Makinde, has sworn in 48 newly-appointed permanent secretaries in the state civil/public service, urging them to discharge their duties effectively and do their best for the state. The governor urged the new permanent secretaries to support his government to achieve its vision of sustainable development in the state. Makinde stated this at the […]
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BIRTHDAY: Akinyele Council Boss, Hon Akinwole Akinleye felicitates Alhaji Lukman Adesina Alagamewa on his birthday*.
The Executive Chairman of Akinyele Local Government, Hon Akinwole Akinleye felicitates with Alhaji Lukman Adesina Alagamewa, Chairman of all PDP Party Chairmen in all the 33 LGs of Oyo state and the Chairman of Ibadan North West PDP on the Auspicious celebration of his birthday. Hon Akinwole Akinleye In a statement released by his Media […]
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Hon Akinwole Akinleye Felicitates Hon Seun Olufade on his birthday.
The Executive Chairman of Akinyele Local Government, Hon Akinwole Akinleye felicitates with the Executive Chairman of Ibadan North Local Government, Hon Seun Olufade on the Auspicious celebration of his birthday. Hon Akinwole Akinleye In a statement released by his Chief Media Aide Ogundipe Miracle extolled Hon Olufade’s commitment to grassroots development and his exemplary leadership […]
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Akinyele Council Boss,Hon Akinwole Akinleye Swears In Additional Supervisory Councillors and Special Assistant, Charge them to be diligent in their duties.
The Executive Chairman of Akinyele Local Government, Hon Akinwole Akinleye has officially sworn in four additional Supervisory Councillors and One Special Assistant to strengthen his administration. The appointments were approved by the Executive Governor of Oyo State, Engr. Seyi Makinde. In a statement released by the Chief Media Aide to the Executive Chairman, Ogundipe Miracle, […]
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Encomiums Flow in as Akinyele Council Boss, Hon Akinleye bags Ibadan Polywood Legendary Award of Excellence.
Encomiums have started to flow in from several individuals and various groups as the Executive Chairman of Akinyele Local Government, Hon Akinwole Akinleye Bagged the Prestigious Ibadan Polywood Legendary Award of Excellence. The Ibadan Polywood Connect Worldwide which is a distinguished Alumni Association of The Polytechnic Ibadan presented the Legendary award of Excellence to the […]
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Hon Akinwole Akinleye Flags of Rehabilitation/Grading of Earth Roads Across 12 Wards, Lays Foundation of a block of 3 Classrooms at sagbe, Inspects ongoing Asphalt Road Project at Alagbaa.
In Fulfillment of his campaign promises to make life easier for the good people of Akinyele Local Government, The Executive Chairman of Akinyele Local Government, Hon Akinwole Akinleye today officially Flagged off the Rehabilitation/Grading of Earth Roads across the Twelve(12) Wards of Akinyele Local Government. Hon Akinleye while Addressing the crowd at the flag off […]
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Ibadan Children Funfair Tragedy: Governments Should Do More To Lift People Out Of Poverty -Group
In the wake of the tragedy that attended the Ibadan Children Funfair, the Ibadan Discourse Group (IDG) has called on government at all levels to do more to lift a greater number of people out of poverty. The Think-Tank group made the call in a statement on Friday, to sympathise with the parents of the […]
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Ibadan stampede deaths: Makinde cancels birthday party
Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has said that the death of some children in a stampede at a private funfare held in Ibadan, the state capital, last Wenesday, was sobering and could have been avoided if due diligence had been done by the organisers. The governor stated this on Friday, when he received leaders of […]
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Oyo State:Many children feared de#d as stampede mars Ibadan carnival
Many children have reportedly lost their lives in a stampede that occurred at a carnival in Ibadan, Oyo state capital. The incident occurred in Bashorun area of Ibadan The exact number of casualties is still unknown, however, a statement by Dotun Oyelade, commissioner for information and orientation, said victims have been taken to different hospitals […]
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Senator Alli mourns victims of Ibadan Christmas funfair stampede
Senator Sharafadeen Alli (APC-Oyo South) has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic loss of lives and injuries caused by a stampede during a Christmas Funfair held on Wednesday at Islamic High School, Bashorun in Ibadan. This is contained in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media, Akeem Abas and made available to newsmen […]
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LEARN WORK ETHICS DURING YOUR SERVICE YEAR, ACTING DIRECTOR ADVISES CORPS MEMBERS
The Acting Director, General Services, Mrs. Yetunde Abimbola Baderinwa has advised Corps Members to learn work ethics in order to improve their productivity and develop team spirit during their National Service year. She urged the Corps Members to use the service year to reflect about the future and improve themselves. She gave the advice at […]
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