Seyi Makinde
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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2022 Ibadan Cultural Festival Week: We’ve put our traditional system back on track – Makinde
Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, said on Sunday that his administration has been able to put Ibadan’s traditional system back on track. The governor, while speaking at the Church Service marking the beginning of the 2022 Ibadan Cultural Festival Week’ held at the St. Peters Anglican Church, Aremo, Ibadan, said that if his administration did […]
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Lekan Balogun Officially Becomes 42nd Olubadan Of Ibadan Land
Senator Mashod Olalekan Balogun, has been officially crowned as the 42nd Olubadan of Ibadan land. The senator, who represented Oyo Central Senatorial District between 1999 and 2003, was crowned as the 42nd Olubadan on Friday. The peak of the coronation rites was held at Mapo Hall in the heart of Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. […]
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Oyo Is Peaceful, Secure For Residents, Outsiders—Makinde
Oyo State Governor,’ Seyi Makinde, on Monday, reiterated hisadministration’s determination to ensure that the state remains peacefuland secure for residents and outsiders, especially individuals andorganisations desirous of investing in the state. The governor added that his government has been promoting religioustolerance and harmony in the state without bias or sentiment for anyreligion.Governor Makinde stated these […]
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Photo Story: Makinde Pays Homage To Olubadan-Designate
Engr. Seyi Makinde,Chief Lekan Balogun, Homage, Makinde, Olubadan Designate, Pays Spread the love Governor Makinde has paid a visit Olubadan designate. It has been reported that Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde, has on Wednesday 23rd of February 2022, paid homage to the new Olubadan of Ibadanland, High Chief Lekan Balogun This is coming a […]
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Oyo Govt Moves To Make LAUTECH Conventional University.
In its effort to change the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, LAUTECH, from a technology university to a conventional university, the Oyo State Government has approved a Bill titled 2022 LAUTECH Amendment Bill, to be forwarded to the Oyo State House of Assembly. The Bill, which proposes to amend the objectives of the university to […]
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Makinde Inaugurates Road Safety Advisory Council To Minimise Road Accidents .
Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, on Tuesday, inaugurated the Oyo State Road Safety Advisory Council (SoRSAC) to prevent and minimise cases of accidents on highways in the state. The governor, while inaugurating the 10-man Council, at the Executive Chamber of the Governor’s Office, promised to replicate the same in all local government areas of the […]
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Hijab: Oyo Govt Didn’t Alter Policy On Freedom Of Religion
The Oyo State government, on Saturday, declared that it has not altered its policy on freedom of religion, urging residents of the state to discountenance recent attempts to misinterpret a statement from the office of the Special Assistant on Islamic Affairs on the wearing of Hijabs. It added that the government of Governor ‘Seyi Makinde […]
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As Leaders, We Must Give The Best To Our People At All Times-Makinde
Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, on Tuesday, declared that residents of the state and Nigerians deserve only the best.He charged politicians, who were always in the habit of reserving the best for only themselves and their family members, to have a change of heart. A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Mr. […]
Read MorePolitical Leaders Take Part At 3 Days Prayer Of Angela Folarin
Politicians across political lines on Sunday shelved their political differences to honor the late wife of the senator representing Oyo central senatorial district, Angela Folarin. Governor Seyi Makinde’s representatives, Senator Abdulfatai Buhari (Oyo North), Senator Jide Omoworare, former speaker and serving minority leader of Oyo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Asimiyu Alarape; Dr. Olusola […]
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ADC Members Visit Makinde, Laud Gov For Fulfilling Promises.
Hundreds of African Democratic Congress (ADC) members on Friday, thronged the Oyo State Government Secretariat, Agodi Ibadan, to pay a thank-you visit to Governor ‘Seyi Makinde over the fulfillment of the agreement made to the party during the last general election. They promised to continue to support the government, noting that the party will pay […]
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Adamawa Governor, Fintiri Commissions 9.7km Saki Township/Ilesha Ibaruba Road.
Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, was on Thursday, joined by his Adamawa State counterpart, Governor Ahmadu Fintiri to commission the dualised 9.7kilometres Oke-Ogun Poly-Saki Township/Ilesha Ibaruba Road. Governor Fintiri, who was the special guest of honour at the event, commended Makinde for delivering such a massive road project, among many others, despite economic challenges in […]
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Makinde,Charged Nigerians To Choose Wisely In 2023
Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, on Tuesday, charged Nigerians to choose wisely in 2023 by electing people that have the energy to serve the country. The governor gave the charge at the 65th birthday anniversary and thanksgiving service, as well as launching of a ministry by the president of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), […]
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I Am Happy I Fulfilled Soun’s Wish Before He Departed – Makinde
Soun’s reign was 48 years of progress to Ogbomoso, says Osinbajo Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, said on Sunday that he was happy he fulfilled the singular wish of the late Soun of Ogbomoso, Oba Jimoh Oyewumi Ajagungbade III, to ensure the sole ownership of the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), before the monarch […]
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