Makinde administration special, doing things effortlessly — Bishop Akinfenwa
As gov says free education has come to stay The administration of Governor Seyi Makinde in Oyo State has been commended for taking special developmental strides effortlessly. Lord Bishop of Ibadan Anglican Diocese, Most Reverend Dr J.O. Akinfenwa, who gave the commendation during the 60th-anniversary thanksgiving of the All Saints Church, in Jericho, Ibadan, on […]
Makinde appoints UI don, Babatunde, Economic Adviser
Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, has approved the appointment of a seasoned Economist from the Department of Economics, University of Ibadan, Dr Musibau Adetunji Babatunde, as his Chief Economic Adviser. The Governor, in a statement endorsed by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Taiwo Adisa, confirmed that Babatunde’s appointment takes immediate effect. Governor Makinde, who […]
Oyo govt redeems N500,000 bursary pledge to Law School students
The government of Oyo State has redeemed its pledge of N500,000 bursary to indigenes of the State in the Nigerian Law School. A statement by the Special Assistant (Print Media) to the Governor, Moses Alao, indicated on Friday that the 2019/2020 Backlog Session of the Forum of Oyo State Indigenes in the Nigerian Law School […]
Adewale congratulates Oyo Governor, Makinde over victory at tribunal
Chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Senatorial candidate in the 2015 election in Lagos State, Otunba Segun Adewale Popularly called Aeroland has joined other leaders and well wishers to congratulate the Governor of Oyo State, Engineer Seyi Makinde over his triumph and victory at the State election petition tribunal in Oyo State.
Tribunal judgment: Truth has prevailed — Makinde
Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, on Monday, described the victory of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on which platform he won the March 9, 2019 governorship election in the state, at the Governorship Election Petition Tribunal, as the triumph of truth over falsehood. This was as Makinde appreciated the people of the State for […]
Tribunal verdict: My victory, triumph of truth over falsehood ―Makinde
Oyo State Governor, Mr Seyi Makinde, has described his victory at the Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal as the triumph of truth over falsehood. The governor stated this in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Taiwo Adisa, on Monday, in Ibadan. Makinde was reacting to the tribunal judgment that gave him victory in […]
Tribunal upholds election of Gov. Makinde
The Governorship Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Ibadan on Monday upheld the victory of Gov. Seyi Makinde of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
Makinde asks EFCC, ICPC to probe Ajimobi
AN anti-corruption agency, Centre for Anti-Corruption and Open Leadership (CACOL) set up by Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, to beam searchlight on financial activities of the immediate past administration in the state has asked the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) and Economic and Financial Crimes Commission to probe various allegations of corrupt practices against ex-Governor Abiola Ajimobi.
We will launch 20-year development agenda to save Oyo — Makinde
Says govt will be bullish about development Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State said at the weekend that his government plans a 20-year Development Agenda to save the state from underwhelming performance. The Governor, who was making his closing remarks at the end of a two- day Executive Retreat for his Executive Council members and […]
We will make Oyo fastest growing economy in Nigeria — Gov Makinde
Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, said on Friday that the vision of his administration is to make Oyo State the fastest growing economy in Nigeria within a short while. The Governor, who stated this while addressing a two-day retreat for members of his executive council and senior aides, said that to achieve this end, […]
REVOCATION OF 26, 000 HECTARE LAND: When Makinde, Ajimobi flex muscles
AS hullabaloo over the revocation of 26,000 hectares of land acquired by the immediate past Governor of Oyo State, Senator Abiola Ajimobi continues between him and his successor, Governor Seyi Makinde, the former governor has said that there was nothing he did during his tenure that did not follow due process.
Oyo’s wage bill increased by N1bn after 2019 poll — Makinde
Increases car, housing loans for workers ‘Why I am concerned about workers welfare’ Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, on Wednesday, revealed that the wage bill of workers in the state increased by N1 billion, shortly after the governorship election of March 9, 2019. The Governor, who made the disclosure during an interactive session with […]
Religious crisis: Group seeks Makinde’s intervention in Iseyin
A socio-political interest group, Ebedi Frontliners, Iseyin (EFI), has called on Governor Seyi Makinde to intervene in what they termed ‘a brewing religious crisis’ in Iseyin town before it resulted to killings and vandalisation of property.
Makinde and the burden of good governance
By Adenrele Olajire It was heartwarming for me when recently I read reports of Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State saying he had been in touch with his predecessor, Senator Abiola Ajimobi. Makinde also revealed, to the delight of many citizens of the state, that his discussions with Ajimobi had centred on the policies of […]
How Makinde changed Oyo in 100 days
Exactly 100 days ago, Governor Seyi Makinde gave an assurance of a new lease of life to the people of Oyo State.
Oyo to jerk up education budget to 12% from 2020 – Gov Makinde
As state begins distribution of free textbooks, exercise books Few days after the review of the Oyo State’s 2019 budget in which the budgetary allocation to education was increased from three to 10 per cent, the State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, has announced that budgetary allocation to the education sector will go up to 12 […]
