Governor Makinde: The limits of populism
By Segun Odebunmi After about one month and two weeks of his inauguration, Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State is in the news again in a very dramatic way. His recent public declaration of assets valued at about N48.1 billion got many people talking. Much as many Nigerians who canvass transparency in government have commended […]
I am prepared to waive my immunity – Gov Seyi Makinde
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, an engineer, has a robust background as the Chairman of Makon Group of Companies. Barely two weeks in office, Makinde, speaks about the place of accountability and probity in the running of the ‘Pacesetter State’ and the core areas his administration is focusing on.
Makinde targets agric to boost Oyo’s economic fortunes
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has declared that his government would boost the agriculture sector to achieve accelerated development of the state in the next four years.
NURTW crisis: Hope rises as Makinde expresses optimism to unban union if…
INDICATIONS emerged on Friday that the proscription placed on the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) in Oyo State by Governor Seyi Makinde two weeks ago may be lifted anytime soon provided the union could guarantee peace among its members.
Gov Makinde appoints UK trained lawyer, Adefope as DG Due Process office
IN continuation of appointments, Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has appointed Ms.Tara Adefope as the Director-General of Due Process Office.
Pensioners tell Makinde to pay N62.5bn pension arrears
PENSIONERS in Oyo State, yesterday, urged Governor Seyi Makinde to begin a process that would lead to the payment of N62.5 billion pension arrears that the state government owes them.
