….As Makinde Gives Account of Stewardship Before Lawmakers Members of the Oyo State House of Assembly on Thursday passed a vote confidence in Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State despite the security challenges confronting the state. The lawmakers rose from its plenary session after the Governor had delivered his State of the State Address before the lawmakers. According to GOALPOACHER NEWS, the motion to pass vote of confidence in Seyi Makinde was raised by the Majority leader, Honourable Sanjo Adedoyin representing Ogbomoso South while the motion was seconded by the Deputy Speaker, Honourable Mohammed Abiodun Fadeyi who as at the…
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As part of his swift measure to end the unfortunate trend of insecurity in Ibarapaland, the Speaker Oyo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin has donated fifteen new motorcycles to indigenous security outfits in Ibarapaland. Ogundoyin who is representing Ibarapa East State Constituency had earlier promised to support every local and communally setup security structure, outfit or strategy during his urgent security meeting in the region after the Sunday bandits’ attack on the people of Igangan in Ibarapa North Local Government. The attack which happened at the early hours of Sunday when residents of Igangan, Ibarapa North Local…
As part of efforts by the Executive Chairman of Oluwole Local Government, Honourable Olaide Popoola Settle, in a move to devise strategic means to curb crime in the local government area, has convened a Special Security Summit yesterday in a order to explore traditional means to cart a new course to improved on security in the area. The summit was described by the council boss as ‘complimentary’ to efforts of the state Governor, Seyi Makinde, at the grassroots in stemming the tides of growing concerns on insecurity in the state. Speaking on the security summit which held at the local…
The draw for the second African Minifootball Nations’ Cup Competition group stage has been held by the African Minifootball Confederation (AMC). The draw for the competition which is scheduled to host between July 8 and 17 was held at Ilaji Hotels and Sports Resort, Akanran Ibadan, Oyo State Capital. The Deputy Governor of Oyo State, Engr. Rauf Olaniyan, who was the Guest of Honour at the event, has expressed the readiness of the state to host the second edition of the Africa Minifootball Nations’ Cup Competition. The Deputy Governor, while speaking, maintained that there is adequate security for all the…
The Chairman of Ido local government area Hon. Sheriff Adeojo has congratulated the wife of the State Governor Her Excellency Tanmunominini Makinde and the good people of Oyo state as she marks her birthday today. In a message made available to news men in Ibadan, Adeojo expressed his gratitude to God for keeping her in good health as she celebrate another year. He also rejoiced with His Excellency Engr. Seyi Makinde praying that God will continue bless and prosper the Makinde household. The Chairman described Mrs Makinde as a very accommodating and friendly woman who is a mother of all.…
The chairman of Oorelope Local Government, Hon. Akeem Raheem, has felicitated the wife of the Oyo State governor, Engr. Tamunominini Olufunke Makinde, as she marks her 49th birthday. Hon. Raheem, who described Mrs. Makinde as a woman of substance and great impact, said her contributions to the well-being of the women folk and the development of the state are immense. He equally congratulated the governor of the state, on the occasion of the birthday of his jewel of inestimable value and First Lady of the state. According to Hon. Raheem, the good people of Oorelope Local Government, Igboho, are happy…
The Special Assistant to Governor Seyi Makinde on Students’ Affairs, Hon Victor Olojede has urged students in Oyo State to obtain their Permanent Voters Card and actively participate in the political scene. Olojede stated this on Wednesday while delivering his keynote address at a two-day event tagged “Governor Seyi Makinde Democracy Summit” held at the International Conference Centre, University of Ibadan. According to him, “As a citizen in Nigeria, you have responsibilities and you have rights. There are many responsibilities that citizens have. E.g responsibility to engage the government, voting, protecting the security of your environment, cleanliness, knowing what is…
The Oyo state governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has released a sum of #1.5 billion to the state ministry of health as part of his efforts to ensure that the residents of the state have access to good health care. the state commissioner for health, Dr. Bashir Bello, disclosed this on Wednesday while declaring open Health Financing Technical Working Group Workshop on Health Care Financing Policy in Oyo state. According to the commissioner, the Oyo state government will at the end of the two-day Health Roadmap workshop, adopt and implement the resolution of the strategy designed at the forum. He, however,…
Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, on Wednesday, said that his administration will continue to resuscitate moribund industries in the state and create value for the people from such assets. The governor stated this while commissioning the rehabilitated/refurbished Ilaju Garri Processing Factory in Ilaju community of Ido Local Government Area. He equally supported members of the Cooperative Society with Seven Million, Five Hundred Thousand Naira (7,500,000 Naira) as take-off grant. A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Mr. Taiwo Adisa, quoted him as saying: “We are here today to commission the Ilaju Garri Processing Factory. When we came…
Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has expressed the readiness of the state government to collaborate with the Family Homes Funds Limited on a housing programme that will address the gap in the housing sector in the state. The governor stated this while hosting the MD/CEO Family Homes Funds Limited, Mr. Femi Adewole, and his team at the Courtesy Room of the Governor’s Office, Secretariat, Agodi, Ibadan. A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Mr. Taiwo Adisa, quoted the governor as saying that the state is ready for such collaboration, adding that it will make a push to…