Seyi Makinde
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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Continue your good works beyond 2023, Oyo Obas tell Makinde
The second term bid of Governor ‘Seyi Makinde of Oyo State received a massive boost on Friday, as the Council of Obas in the state declared its support for the governor, stating that the good works being done by the administration across the state should continue beyond 2023.The royal fathers, who converged on the House […]
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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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Osun 2022: Makinde congratulates Adeleke, hails Osun voters
Governor of Oyo State, ‘Seyi Makinde, on Sunday, congratulated Senator Nurudeen Ademola Adeleke, on his victory at the just-concluded Osun State governorship election, saying that the power of the people has again triumphed. According to him, Adeleke’s victory was similar to what happened in Oyo State during the 2019 governorship election, when the people exercised […]
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GOLDEN JUBILEE: I am not just alive but fulfilled – Makinde’s wife
…celebrates birthday at Motherless Home Wife of the governor of Oyo State, Engr. Tamunominini Olufunke Makinde, on Thursday, expressed joy and gratitude to God for not just being alive to witness 50 years on earth but also for fulfilling her dreams in life. Mrs. Makinde stated this while celebrating her 50th birthday with motherless babies […]
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Owo tragedy: Makinde visits scene of attack, FMC Owo
Governor of Oyo State, ‘Seyi Makinde, on Monday, visited Owo, Ondo State, where worshippers at the St Francis Catholic Church, Owo, were attacked on Sunday, leading to scores of deaths and injuries.The governor, who condoled with the government and people of Ondo State on the unfortunate incident, noted that necessary intelligence must be deployed to […]
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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 Councillors’ Forum passes vote of confidence on Makinde, endorses his re-election bid
…debunks rumour of neglect…says gov approved an improved welfare package in April The Oyo State Councillors’ Forum, on Wednesday, passed a vote of confidence on the Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde for his what it called exceptional leadership attributes and disposition to good governance, which it said have brought unprecedented economic growth and sustainable infrastructural […]
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Oyo South PDP senatorial ticket: Kola Balogun unfair to Makinde, self-conceited- Group
…says arrangement on ticket in party’s interest The resignation of the Senator representing Oyo South Senatorial District, Dr. Kola Balogun, from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has been described as an act of ingratitude and self-conceitedness. A sociopolitical group, which worked for his election and that of Governor Seyi Makinde, in 2019, the Oyo Kajola […]
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Oyo State Terminal Buses Commission: There Is Hope For Nigeria, Obaseki Assures
Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki has expressed optimism that the Nigeria would be grate again if people of great vision are in the corridor of power. He expressed the optimism yesterday at the official commissioning of Omi Titun Bus Mass Transit Pilot Scheme and Bus Terminals held at Ojoo and Challenge in Ibadan. While […]
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14th LAUTECH CONVOCATION: Electoral choices we make capable of affecting younger generation-Makinde
Gov commissions Alumni Multi-purpose Hall, Innovation Technology HubOyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, on Saturday, said that Nigerians must learn to make wise electoral decisions, as according to him, wrong electoral choices are capable of ruining the future of our younger ones. The governor, who was speaking at the 14th Combined Special Convocation Ceremonies for Admission […]
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Alaafin: Yoruba race, Oyo have lost a great ruler, a worthy father-Makinde
Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, on Saturday, declared that the death of the Alaafin of Oyo, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi III, is a huge loss to the state, Nigeria and the Yoruba race. The governor, who described Oba Adeyemi’s death as a personal loss to him, noted that he was an ever-supportive […]
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We will continue to keep Oyo Safe and secure- Makinde pledges continuous collaboration with security agencies
Oyo State Governor, ’Seyi Makinde, on Thursday, restated the commitment of his administration to keep Oyo State safe and secured. The governor, while receiving the Association of Retired Officers of the Department of State Services of Nigeria (Oyo State Chapter), led by its Chairman, Alhaji Lateef Akinola, said that he will continue to strengthen the […]
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Easter: Makinde felicitates Christians, preaches love, harmony
Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has felicitated Christians across the State and Nigeria on the occasion of this year’s Easter, urging them to imbibe the lessons of love, sacrificial living and peaceful co-existence. According to him, those were the values Jesus Christ taught the world through his death and resurrection. The governor, in an Easter […]
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Oyo Govt Partners Diaspora Grassroots Support Initiative On Free Medical Screening
Oyo State Government has partnered with a Diaspora Grassroots Support Initiative, based in USA, Royal Wellness International, Mercy SAID NO, Precious Sight Foundation and Optimum Health& Empowerment Foundation on free health medical screening to all and sundry within the Ibadan metropolis. The Commissioner for Health, Dr Taiwo Ladipo, while speaking at the event, held at […]
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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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Makinde donates N500m for construction of 671NAF Base, Ibadan
Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, on Thursday, pledged to donate the sum of Five Hundred Million Naira(N500m), for the construction of the 671 Air Force Base located in Ajia area of Ibadan, Oyo State. The governor, who announced the donation while performing the official ground-breaking of Air Force Base, Ajia, Ibadan, commended the Force for […]
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Ale berate Seyi Makinde on collection of N30,000 permit for Borehole drilling from citizen
The National President of Association of Water Well Drilling Rig Owners & Practitioners (AWDROP), Engr. Michael Ale has advised the Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde to abolish N30,000 permit on borehole drilling in the state, saying decision will make life more difficult for citizens. In a statement signed by him and made available to […]
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Makinde Commiserates With Oyo East LG Chair Over Mum’s Demise
Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, on Sunday, commiserated with the Oyo East Local Government Chairman, Mr. Saheed Adeyemi Arowosaye, on the death of his mother, Mrs. Sidikat Arowosaye. The governor expressed his condolences to the council chairman and members of the Arowosaye family, praying to God to grant repose to the soul of their beloved […]
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