The Oyo State government has commenced another sets of training workshops to equip farmers and youths in agriculture and entrepreneurial skills to operate business ventures and make profit from agribusiness. Youths and farmers from six local government areas of the State were trained on Rural Finance Institution-Building (RUFIN) Program, which was held at Ikoyi-Ile, in Oriire Local government of Oyo State on Monday. In an address delivered by the Acting Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Dr. Peter Adegunwa on behalf of the State Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development, Hon. Ojemuyiwa Ojekunle at the official flag off of the training,…
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A gubernatorial aspirant of the All Progressives Congress in the 2019 election, Olasunkanmi Joseph Tegbe on Sunday congratulated Oloye Bayo Adelabu on the occasion of his 50th birthday. According to Tegbe, “It’s a rare privilege, worthy of appreciation for one to witness the landmark of a golden jubilee.” “Oloye Adelabu has demonstrated his willingness to contribute to the development of our dear state in public and private capacities.” “This special occasion comes with some responsibility and honour, and offers an opportunity for appreciation and deep reflection, as well as opportunity for greater service.” “I encourage my brother, in the spirit…
Idere Community in Ibarapa Central Local Government on Sunday, witnessed colorful display of Yoruba tradition and culture as Oyo State took the celebration of year 2020 World Tourism Day to the ancient town surrounded by hills. As early as 8am, residents of the community thronged the palace of the king, Oba Aderoju Kingsley to felicitate with him and traditional leadership of the town, offering prayers and support to the monarch. The event of the day which started with the climbing of the popular Idere Hills where spots where special prayers were offered by the king for the government and the…
Oyo State governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, has congratulated a former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Adebayo Adelabu, on the occasion of his 50th birthday anniversary. Makinde, in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Taiwo Adisa, expressed gratitude to God for granting Adelabu, his opponent in the 2019 election, the grace to witness the golden jubilee of his birth. He noted that achieving such a landmark age can only be a privilege from God. The governor admonished the businessman, who flew the governorship flag of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2019 election,…
The present administration in Oyo state has solicited the cooperation and support of the citizens towards the success of his administration. Governor Seyi Makinde made the request this Sunday, during a special church service in commemoration of the Nigeria’s 60th anniversary, held at St. Peters Cathedral, Aremo, Ibadan. Governor Seyi Makinde who was represented by the Secretary to the state government, Mrs Olubamiwo Adeosun said the present administration in the state is committed to turn around the state from poverty to Prosperity through its four cardinal Programmes. The Governor stressed that the ongoing revitalization of Moribund Companies and construction of…
In this interview with the gubernatorial candidate of Accord in the 2019 election in Oyo State, Saheed Ajadi, he shared his views on national issues and local politics. How he fell out with Obasanjo, Ladoja among others. Let’s meet you sir? My name is Ajadi Saheed Adegboyega, I am an indigene of Ibadan, born and bred in Ibadan. I had my primary school education in Ibadan, I went to Federal Government College, Minna, I further my education by going to the Polytechnic, Ibadan to study Accounting and I later proceeded to University of Ibadan where i obtained Masters in Managerial…
The Executive Chairman, Oyo State Road Transport Management Agency( OYRTMA), Mogaji (Dr.) Akin Fagbemi has implored motorists, both private and commercial across the State to observe all necessary driving precautionary measures particularly as the rainy season lingers in the State. Fagbemi stated this when led officers of his agency to rescue victims of a ghastly crash involving an unnumbered Toyota Corolla car along the State Government House Road, Ibadan. He advised drivers to drive at permissible speed limits as the Authority notes that while speed thrills, it also kills. Dr. Fagbemi further said the administration of Governor Seyi Makinde is…
The Chief Press Secretary to the Governor of Oyo State, Engineer Seyi Makinde, Mr. Taiwo Adisa, has said that the governor has been fulfilling his electoral promises and building a new Oyo State. The governor’s aide stated that contrary to criticisms by the gubernatorial candidate of the All Progressives Congress(APC) in the 2019 election, Mr Adebayo Adelabu that none of the promises Makinde made to the electorate has been fulfilled, the governor has in the last one year and four months, placed the state on a sound footing for economic expansion and put in place policies and programmes that are…
… Says Oyo Govt Won’t Play Lip Service To Tourism Development Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has disclosed that Nigeria should rather look into development of the tourism sector to generate revenue for the country as an alternative to petroleum. He said Nigeria has many tourists sites that could be sufficiently take care of the nation’s budgetry expenses as done by developed countries like United Kingdom, France, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirate (UAE) where foreigners trooped to see sites and monuments. In a statement signed by Oyo State Commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism, Dr. Wasiu Olatubosun at Ibadan…
This is to inform the general public that the preparation for the 2020/2021 Training Session for House Officers and interns at 661 Nigerian Air Force Hospital, Ikeja has commenced with the release of application forms, with effect from 1st September, 2020. The Application forms are available at 461 Nigerian Air Force Kaduna and 661 Nigerian Air Force Hospital Ikeja till 30th September, 2020. Interested Male and Female indigenes of Oyo State who wish to apply are hereby advised to obtain Oyo State Indigeneship certificate at room 53, Governor’s Office, Secretariat, Ibadan and liaison Offices at Abuja or Lagos to confirm…