The elder brother of Oyo State Governor, Oloye Muyiwa Makinde has revealed the role played by a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Bisi Olopoeyan leading to the 2019 general elections. Mr Makinde who is also the Jagun of Ibadan said Olopoeyan vowed to work against the interest of his party shortly after the party concluded it primary elections for Oyo South Senatorial District and Ibadan North East, South East Federal Constituency. Makinde who was a guest on Lagelu FM political programme “Bosenlo” with Ajibola Akinyefa. He corroborated the position of Governor Makinde’s Commissioner for Local Government and…
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Oyo State Governor, His Excellency, Seyi Makinde celebrates his 53rd well-spent life as he unearths action plans for aggressive infrastructure development intending to replenish the glory of the state. Despite the weakening federal allocations to states inflicted by the decline in the crude oil price in the international market and the devastating outcomes of the Covid-19 pandemic, Makinde’s government is unfazed to execute and deliver its campaign pledges. As part of his programs for infrastructure development, Makinde has embarked on the edifice of ultra-modern bus terminals in Iwo Road, one in Challenge and another bus terminal in Ojoo, which according…
The Director-General, Oyo State Gaming Board, Hon Olajide Boladuro has congratulated Governor Seyi Makinde on the occasion of his 53rd birthday. Hon Boladuro urged the Governor not to relent in making good governance which his administration is known for as his priority in order to leave a lasting and favourable legacy in the state. Hon Boladuro said: “on this your special day, I wish you much happiness as you mark off another year. Thank you for your selfless leadership and the positive impacts you make on the people.” “Life is the most invaluable gift from God and we should use…
As family members and friends continue to celebrate the Governor of Oyo State, Engineer Seyi Makinde on his 53rd birthday, the association of Oyo State Government Women of Substance (OYSGWS), has eulogised Makinde as a true democrat whose impact has transcended Oyo State. In a congratulatory message signed by the leader of the group, who is also the Peoples Democratic Party National ex-officio from Oyo State, Hon Hellen Taiwo Adebakin said the governor has continued to serve the state with zeal and commitment. She added that “the life style of Governor Makinde is one which teaches the immeasurable values of…
A former secretary to the Oyo state government, Akogun Sharafadeen Alli has congratulated Nigerians, especially Christians on the occasion of this year’s Christmas. He said Christians all over the world should see the birth of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ as a season to celebrate peaceful co-existence and show love to one another in Nigeria. Alli, in a statement he personally signed in Ibadan on Thursday tasked Christians to offer special prayers during the yuletide for greater peace, love, unity, peaceful co-existence and progress of Nigeria. “I call on all Christians; indeed, all the good people of Oyo state…
It was an epoch event today in Ogbomoso as Honourable Commissioner for Youth and Sports Asiwaju Seun Fakorede who was represented by Comrade Adegboyega Stephen commended Prince TUNDE Aremu popularly known as IRỌRUN ÀGBẸ at the final stage of AYO ỌLỌPỌN and DRAUGHTS. Adegboyega Stephen said, the government of Oyo state is proud of Irorun agbe for unifying and empowering youths through sports most especially AYO ỌLỌPỌN which has been neglected over the years. Many believed the game is for jobless people but close observation of what we are seeing here today says otherwise as the game has really unify…
The Chairman, Oyo State Housing Corporation, Barrister Bayo Lawal has congratulated Governor Seyi Makinde on his 53rd birthday. Lawal in a statement issued in Ibadan and made available to journalists, saluted “the courage and boundless energy ” the governor brought into leadership. “He affirms that the governor’s consistency in diligently serving the state deserves commendation, urging him to keep sharing the wealth of experience gained from the private sector to bring more competency and effectiveness into the public sector , which provides the engine for driving policies, and actualising development plans. “As the Oyo State governor turns 53, the Baamofin…
This is to congratulate Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi III and Oba Enitan Adeyeye Ogunwusi Ojaja II, Alaafin of Oyo and Ooni of Ife as they clock 50 and 5 years respectively on the throne of their forefathers. We wish them long lives and prosperity on the thrones. It’s highly commendable that unlike before, your individual regimes in the past five years will be remembered for joint Campaign for Unity among the Traditional Rulers both in and outside Yorubaland and it’s on this note, we, Grand Council of Yoruba Youths, are assuring you of our continued support and cooperation. We fecilitate…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Oyo state chapter has felicitated the executive governor of Oyo state, Engr Seyi Makinde as he clocks 53 years old. The party’s spokesman in the state, Engr Akeem Olatunji, in a felicitation statement on Thursday described governor Makinde as the architect of modern Oyo state. He explained that there was no way anyone could argue the fact that governor Makinde has the hand of God upon his head to have attained such a global personality status at the age of 53 on 25th of December despite his humble beginning. Olatunji maintained that governor Makinde’s life…
The Special Assistant to Governor Seyi Makinde on Youth and Sports, Hon Kazeem Bolarinwa has congratulated his principal, Engineer Seyi Makinde on the occasion of his 53rd birthday. Bolarinwa said Makinde’s journey on the earth had been worthwhile and that the people of Oyo are lucky to have him as governor at this time . He eulogised the governor’ s leadership qualities, describing him as one of the new breed of leaders the country has produced. Bolarinwa noted that Governor Makinde has been a dependable leader in the efforts to focus on entrenching democratic practices and patriotically helping the government…