In a momentous turn of events, Amofin Beulah Adeoye’s gubernatorial ambition received a boost as People’s Democratic Party, PDP stakeholders in Itesiwaju Local Government Area of Oyo State declared support for the legal icon. The Chairman, PDP in Itesiwaju LG, Hon. Ganiyu Owolabi at the party’s meeting endorsed gubernatorial ambition of Amofin Adeoye. He called for massive mobilization among stakeholders in the LG. Amofin Beulah Adeoye, hails from Ipapo, a significant town in Itesiwaju Local Government has been encouraged by stakeholders from the LG to throw his hat into the ring for highest political office in the State. While briefing…
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Oyo State Commissioner for Health, Dr Oluwaserimi Ajetunmobi, has explained that the policies being implemented by the state government in the health sector have led to the overall improvement of the sector and also helped to mitigate the effect of Japa syndrome by medical professionals. Dr Ajetunmobi noted that these policies have directly resulted in improved quality of lives for residents of the state, reduction in maternal mortality rates, infant mortality rates, under-5 mortality rates and upgrade of hundreds of health facilities and infrastructure. The Commissioner spoke on Thursday, while addressing newsmen at the Governor’s Office Briefing Room, during the…
The Commissioner for Energy and Mineral Resources, Professor Dahud Kehinde Shangodoyin, has explained that the policies of Governor ‘Seyi Makinde in the energy sector have combined to transform the night economy and security of the state in the last few years. Shangodoyin maintained that through the Oyo State Electricity Regulation Law, the Light-up Oyo Project, the SMART LED Solar Street Light project, the Hybrid Independent Power Project and the provision of mini grids across the state, the Makinde administration has addressed poverty, insecurity and impacted on residents of the state. He stated this on Wednesday, at the Omituntun 2.0 Inter-Ministerial…
As the political landscape of Oyo State is beginning to heat up ahead of the 2027 elections, stakeholders from the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) are intensifying their efforts to gain control of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) structure. Goalpoacher News reports. This scramble came amid growing speculation about the ADC’s potential role as a kingmaker in the upcoming election. Recent meetings among key APC and PDP figures have revealed a strategic focus on aligning with the ADC, which, despite being a smaller party, holds significant sway in Oyo’s political dynamics. Political analysts suggested…
The Director-General of the Oyo State Agribusiness Development Agency (OYSADA) and Executive Adviser to Governor ‘Seyi Makinde on Agribusiness and International Cooperation, Dr Debo Akande, said on Wednesday that the state government has attracted about N46.6 billion investments into the state through agribusiness. He maintained that Governor Makinde’s vision to expand the state’s economy through agribusiness has fructified, with the state having accessed close to $170million in agribusiness and international development funds, while about 14 large processing companies have also come into the agribusiness space in the state. Dr Akande stated this at the Omituntun 2.0 Inter-Ministerial Briefing held at…
In a transformative leap towards a brighter and safer community, the lawmaker representing Afijio State Constituency at the Oyo State House of Assembly, Hon Oladeji Oparinde has officially begun the installation of 30 solar-powered street lights, in Ward 2, ward 8 and ward 9 in Afijio local government. This momentous initiative is not just about lighting up the streets; it’s about illuminating the path towards a sustainable future for residents. According to Hon Oparinde, this project aims to provide steady and eco-friendly illumination, significantly enhancing safety and visibility during the night. The House Committee Chairman on Energy added that…
…Asiwaju Agbabiaka In the tapestry of leadership and public service in Egbeda Local Government and beyond, few names shine as brightly and enduringly as Hon. Sanda Sikiru, the exceptional Executive Chairman of Egbeda Local Government and Chairman of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON), Oyo State Chapter. Hon. Sanda’s name represents more than just a local government chairman — he is a man with a rare gift for leadership. He understands that true leadership begins at the grassroots, where the pulse of the people beats the loudest. He envisioned a local government system that is people-driven, transparent, and…
The Oyo State Government has issued a Certificate of Occupancy (C of O) for the Rayfield Gardens City Estate project, located at Christopher Adebayo Alao-Akala GRA, Wofun, Monatan, Iwo Road area of Ibadan. This development was confirmed by the President and Chief Executive Officer of Fendini Group, Prince Adelaja Adeoye, who described the move as a significant milestone for the estate and its investors. “We are excited to announce that the state government has issued our legal title documents to protect our investment, which has been under processing for some time now,” Adeoye told journalists. “This achievement is a…
The Oyo State Community and Social Development Agency has on Tuesday, distributed funds to thirty communities across the State. The Micro-Projects, which are based on ‘felt-need’ importance from each community are under school construction or renovation, community health center’s construction or renovation, erosion control as well as provision of potable water. In his keynote address at the Training and Disbursement of Funds to the thirty communities at the House of Chiefs in Ibadan, the Chairman, Oyo State Community and Social Development Agency (OYCSDA), Hon. Abideen Adetokunbo Adeaga eulogized the Oyo State governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde for approving the funding…
The Oyo Park Management System (PMS) has convened a meeting with the Oyo State Revenue and the Oyo State Road Transport Management Authority (OYRTMA) to discuss a collaborative initiative aimed at the proper registration of Okada riders across the state. The initiative is designed to enhance the identification and verification process of riders, ensuring a safer and more organised transportation system in the state. Under this new initiative, each registered Okada rider will receive a jacket equipped with a unique QR code as this feature will allow for easy scanning and verification, promoting accountability and reducing the chances of…