Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State on Thursday promised to make life more abundant and comfortable for traders across the state. Makinde , who appreciated the efforts of the traders and support for during electioneering, said the right things would be done to enhance their socioeconomic status. The governor made the remarks while receiving market leaders and traders at the Government House, Agodi, Ibadan. Makinde said: “I acknowledge all you did during the electioneering period. We worked tirelessly together in 2014 and 2015 and, now, the will of God has prevailed. I want to tell us that we need to…
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Oyo state House of Assembly lawmaker, Honourable Akintunde Olajide representing Lagelu State Constituency, has lauded Governor Seyi Makinde for coming to the rescue of the people of Lagelu by flagging off construction of the Akobo-ojurin Fly-Over Bridge yesterday. The lawmaker who described Governor Makinde as “Our Mr Talk and Do Governor” gave the commendation in a statement on Thursday 18th March and made available to journalists. Hon Akintunde who is also the House Committee Chairman on Commerce and Cooperatives explained that the bridge is critical to the economy of the state as well as the Socio Economic wellbeing of the…
The Executive Governor of Oyo State, His Excellency, Engr. Seyi Makinde has urged officers and men of the Oyo State Road Transport Management Authority (OYRTMA) never to renege on the good works it’s presently doing in traffic management across the 33 LGAs of the State. Speaking on behalf of The Executive Governor shortly before commencement of the Interview screening Exercise, the Executive Chairman of the Authority, Mogaji (Dr.) Akin Fagbemi said the exercise is long overdue and thus has become highly imperative. He highlighted the critical criteria each of the officers and men must satisfactorily meet before being qualified for…
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde has directed all the 68 local government and council development areas caretaker chairmen and members whose three-month tenure extension ends on Friday March 19th, to hand over to the Head of Local Government Administration (HOLGA), in their respective councils. Makinde made the order of dissolution through Hon. Commissioner for Local government and Chieftaincy Matters, Bar. Bayo Lawal on Tuesday, following the expiration of the three month tenure extension. The Oyo state House of Assembly extended the tenure of all the 68 LGAs chairmen and their members by three months last January, all the chairmen and…
The Caretaker Chairman of Omi-Apata Local Council Development Area Hon Sheriff Adeojo has distributed empowerment materials to youths drawn across the wards and also exercise books to primary school pupils within Omi-Apata LCDA jurisdiction. In his address, Hon Sheriff Adeojo said the programme was aimed at complementing the Oyo State Governor’s efforts at improving the education sector and also put smile on the faces of the unemployed youths by distributing empowerment materials to them. Hon Sheriff Adeojo further stated that his administration has embarked on various projects and programmes. He said ” my administration has embarked on drilling of boreholes…
Oyo state Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has revealed how he won the 2019 gubernatorial election in Oyo State. Makinde said he scaled different hurdles before attaining the feat, stressing that he has no political godfather, except God the father. Makinde who was a special guest at the Pan Yoruba Summit held this Wednesday at Mapo Hall, Ibadan. The Governor acknowledged that God placed him at the helm of affairs, the reason he cannot be afraid of men, no matter how powerful they. “Let me go down the historical lane a little bit. Before I won the last election, I scaled…
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde has flagged off the construction of a flyover bridge across General Gas to Army Barracks Odogbo, Ibadan. Makinde while speaking at the flag off ceremony this Wednesday said that any Infrastructure project that his administration will embark upon will be the one that can boost the economy of the state. He noted that the bridge is significant to the state’s economy saying that he felt the pains and problems those plying the other bridge go through. His words: “Well, this bridge is significant to our economy because if you come here early in the morning,…
Chief Babatunde Ologburo, the Sanmori Adinni of Oyo Land has commended Governor Seyi Makinde for his giant strides and massive interest in the development of Oyo Land. The community and religious leader in oyo speaking with journalists in Ibadan appreciated the governor of Oyo State for his efforts in ensuring that Emmanuel Alayande College of Education is upgraded to a University of Education. Chief Ologburo explained that the upgrading of the institution will cause massive growth in the economic drive and upturn of Oyo He also used the medium to appreciate the Governor for the Multi Million Naira Akesan Modern…
Governor Seyi Makinde-led government in Oyo State, on Wednesday, approved the construction of a flyover bridge across Ojurin to Army Barracks Odogbo, Ibadan. The Commissioner for Public works, Infrastructure and Transport, Prof. Kehinde Sangodoyin, disclosed this while addressing Governor’s Office correspondents, at Press Centre, Governor’s Office, Secretariat, Ibadan. Sangodoyin addressed journalists in company of the Commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism, Wasiu Olatunbosun; his Health counterpart, Dr. Bashir Bello , and the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Taiwo Adisa. The works commissioner said the project would enhance socioeconomic lives of the people of the city. Sangodoyin said:”The Executive Council…
The Oyo State Executive Council, on Wednesday, said it has approved the upgrading of the Emmanuel Alayande College of Education, Oyo Town into a university of education. The state’s Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Barrister Olasunkanmi Olaleye, disclosed while briefing journalists on the outcome of the State Executive Council meeting held on Tuesday. Olaleye, who spoke with journalists at the Governor’s Office in company of Commissioner for Health, Dr. Bashir Bello; his Information ,Culture and Tourism counterpart, Wasiu Olatunbosun, said the school has all needed facilities to take off as a degree-awarding higher institution. He added that all necessary…