Kogi governorship poll: Makinde expresses disappointment over conduct
GOVERNOR Seyi Makinde of Oyo State on Monday expressed disappointment over the conduct of the just concluded Kogi governorship election held at the weekend in Kogi State, just as the governor flagged-off the commencement of work on the Moniya-Iseyin road project, barely two months after revoking it from the initial contractor.
Makinde grants approval for recruitment of teachers
Threatens to deal with saboteurs of his education policies Says Schools Governing Councils not disbanded Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, on Wednesday, announced that he has given approval for the recruitment of teachers into the State’s teaching service, noting that his government is re-engineering the education for “long-lasting positive results.” A statement signed by […]
Iwo Road Interchange: S/West PDP salutes Makinde over reconstruction plan
The South-West chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has commended the decision of Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo State to reconstruct the Iwo Road Interchange, describing the move as bold and courageous.
Makinde’s N8bn Iwo-Road interchange expansion project misplaced priority — Oyo APC
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State has raised the alarm over plans by the Gov. Seyi Makinde-led administration to spend N8 billion naira on a proposed reconstruction of the popular Iwo Road interchange in Ibadan, the state capital.
FG committed to free, compulsory basic education ― Osinbajo
The Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, on Saturday reiterated the commitment of the Federal Government towards free and compulsory education of the first nine years of a child school life across the country. Osinbajo gave the commitment in Ibadan while speaking at the Divine Proclamation Service of the Dominion University, The Vice President recalled that […]
We’ll reconstruct Iwo Road interchange with N8 billion — Makinde
As he worships with Muslim faithful at Jumah service Promises to build a more befitting mosque at Adogba, Iwo Road The Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, has disclosed that not less than N8 billion would be spent to reconstruct the popular Iwo Road interchange, in Ibadan, the state capital. He said that his administration […]
Rural electrification key to my administration’s agenda — Makinde
Says govt is committed to improving rural communities The Governor of Oyo State, Engineer Seyi Makinde, said on Friday that the rural electrification is important to his administration, stating that he was ready to partner with Austria on renewable energy, especially in power generation from dams in the State. A statement signed by the Chief […]
Economic transformation: We’ll take hard decisions in Oyo — Makinde
Receives reports of committees on contract review, wrongful dismissal of civil servants, others Says Govs shouldn’t be caged by crave for second term Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, on Wednesday, said that his administration will not shy away from taking hard decisions in order to set the State on a trajectory of sustainable development. […]
Why Oyo is spending CBN’s N7.6bn loan on farm settlements — Makinde
‘I stopped previous govt from squandering loan’ The Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde, has explained why his administration is spending the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) N7.6 billion loan on farm settlements. The Government of Oyo State said it observed certain misinformation, misconception and outright mischief in the interpretations being given to the N7.6 billion […]
N7.6bn Oyo Loan: Makinde clarifies air on seeking legislative approval
By Agency Report Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has clarified that the N7.6 billion loan collected from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) was not fresh, but one his predecessor, former governor Abiola Ajimobi took. Makinde explained that his administration only approached the House of Assembly on Thursday to seek approval to use the […]
Political leaders must be fair to those who elected them — Makinde
Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, said on Saturday, that political office holders must be guided by principles of fairness and commitment to people’s welfare. The Governor, who stated this while making remarks at the wedding of the sons of the General Overseer of the Living Spring Chapel International, Iwo Road/Ojoo Expressway, Ibadan, Pastor Femi […]
