… Says work to begin on Iseyin to Ogbomoso road soon Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, has promised to construct the first flyover in Ogbomoso zone before the expiration of his first tenure in 2023. The governor equally added that the state government will soon embark on the construction of Iseyin to Ogbomoso road. He made this known on Tuesday while commissioning the High Dependency Unit at Ladoke Akintola University of Technology Teaching Hospital in Ogbomoso. GOALPOACHER NEWS quoted the governor as saying: “When I got here this afternoon, I worked almost the entire stretch of the Under-G road.…
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The Senior Special Assistant to Governor Seyi Makinde on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Hon Kunle Yusuff says the Political will by Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde to achieve some critical elements of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), has been his major drive to invest in the health sector as one of his four cardinal agenda. This came to the fore as Makinde commissioned the High Dependence Unit at LAUTECH Teaching Hospital, Ogbomoso, Oyo State this Tuesday. According to the SDGs boss, the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs, also known as the Global Goals) are 17 goals with 169…
Oyo state governor,’Seyi Makinde on Tuesday announced the 25 percent reduction of the tuition fees across board in respective of the status of the Students. According to GOALPOACHER NEWS, the governor, while paying unscheduled thank you vist to the students of University Ladoke Akintola Technology at the School premises,said that he gas fulfilled his electioneering promises. The governor maintained that during his electioneering campaign,he promised to fix the Under G road and get the sole ownership of LAUTECH for Oyo state. His words: “I am glad to be back among you. After the 2019 election, I should have returned to…
The Oyo State Anti-Corruption Agency (OYSACA) has disclosed that investigation has commenced into petitions sent to the agency by members of the public on corruption. In a press release signed by the Chairman of the agency, Honorable Justice Eni Esan and made available to newsmen in Ibadan on Tuesday, the agency said it is poised to investigate all petitions and commence prosecution of the individuals involved at the end of the thorough probe. She added that the activities of OYACA will plug holes in government purse and stop the act of mismanagement of office by public office holders and government…
Oyo PDP Chieftain and Chairman of the Oyo Pacesetters Transport Company, Mr Dare Adeleke has been nominated for Fellowship Induction into the Center for Corporate Governance and International Politics, Nigeria. Adeleke will also attend the Certified Political Diplomat Certification seminar scheduled for June 10, 2021. The board of the research and training institute also nominated the Pacesetter Transport Boss for an Award in Corporate Governance and Certification in political Diplomacy. The center found Adeleke worthy due to his level of education, experience and exposure required to be so nominated. The center stated that benefits of the two in one training…
The Executive Chairman, Oyo State Road Transport Management Authority (OYRTMA), Mogaji (Dr.) Akin Fagbemi has been described as an enigma and a shining light in the administration of the Governor Seyi Makinde-led Oyo State Government. This was made known by Prime Media Group a group of A-list independent publishers and journalists who during a courtesy call to the headquarters of the agency in Ibadan bestowed upon him an award of Excellence in recognition of his outstanding performance, commitment to duty and dedication to service as exemplified by the efficacy of the policies, programs and operations of the Oyo State Road…
The Member representing Oluyole Federal Constituency & Chairman House of Representative Committee on Diaspora, Hon. Tolulope Akande-Sadipe K. has appealed to Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State not to lose the Ibadan Inland Dry Port to Ogun State. Akande-Sadipe who was a Special Adviser on Projects and Public-Private Partnership to late Senator Ajimobi said that her sweat and the support of her late boss secured the Ibadan Inland Dry Port She further revealed that the project was conceptualized by her during the last administration. The lawmaker said “The idea sprung up on a visit to Lagos to see my mother,…
….commissions Model School in Iseyin …commissions OYSADA Headquarters in Saki ….launches Youth Entrepreneurship in Agribusiness Project (YEAP) ….holds town hall meeting with traditional rulers from Oke Ogun 2 in Saki. Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde says one of the solutions to poor funding of education is to reverse the trend of poor budgetary allocation to education. According to GOALPOACHER NEWS, Makinde stated this on Monday while commissioning St Paul Secondary School, Okutapemo in Iseyin, one of the model schools constructed by his administration. He noted that one of the things he has done differently is to spread the model…
Every May 29th, since the beginning of this republic, is celebrated as Democracy Day but somewhere in Ilaji Hotels and Sports Resort, last Saturday, the last Democracy Day, was the day the creme-de-creme of Ibadanland converged to chart a new course for the socio-economic development of Ibadan and its environs. The roll call of people who stormed Olugbade Hall, the venue of the event, revealed guests who were determined (as evident in their submissions) to rid Ibadan out of its socio-economic problems that has prevented it from achieving its true potentials. After hours of contributions from representatives of the various…
Oyo state Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, has promised to improve security mechanism which requires collaborative efforts for peace and prosperity of all in the Pace-setter. He made the promise during a Church Thanksgiving Service to commemorate his two Years in Office, at the St’ Peter’s Anglican Cathedral Church, Aremo, Ibadan, highlighting successes in his four cardinal points which includes health, education, security and economy. GOALPOACHER NEWS quoted Makinde as saying that security agencies would soon be equipped for optimum performance, thereby soliciting for prayers from the people for his administration’s success. His words: “It’s been two years now and the…