Oyo state governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, this Thursday, sworn -in Barrister Lateef Idowu Oyeleke as the new commissioner for Environment and natural resources to replace late Honourable Kehinde Ayoola who died in May. The event which took place at the government house, Agodi, Ibadan had in attendance top government officials. While swearing-in the the new commissioner for environment and natural resources governor Makinde noted that the appointment was not political but based on merit and said that whatever is due to anybody irrespective of political or religious affiliation will be given to such individual. He further charged the new Commissioner…
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In a bid to rid the roadside of trading and facilitate a smooth flow of traffic, the Oyo state government has issued a warning to street traders to move their wares of the street and traffic pathway of all major markets in the State. This warning was issued by the Chairman of the Oyo State Environmental Task Force, ACP Francis Ojomo when he addressed the press after the Thursday weekly environmental sanitation exercise within the Ibadan metropolis. The Police boss said the State would no longer tolerate such act any more after several weeks of intense sensitization and community mobilization,…
Oyo State Government under the leadership of Engineer Seyi Makinde has been proactive in giving hope to the less priviledged children especially those with disabilities through the schools for handicap spread across the state which are being supervised by the state Ministry of Education. The Wife of Oyo State Governor, Engr. Mrs. Tamunominini Makinde made the disclosure while commissioning of Jesus Kids Home for the disabled held at Jesus kids village, Lagun village, Ibadan, Oyo State. Mrs. Makinde who was represented by the Wife of Deputy Governor, Prof. Bolanle Olaniyan explained that much could be done in reducing disabilities in…
Oyo State residents have been advised to take responsibility for the containment of the Coronavirus pandemic and to extract commitment from them. This was stated on Thursday by Deputy Vice Chancellor(Research, Innovation and Strategic Partnerships), University of Ibadan, Professor Olanike Adeyemo who doubles as the team lead, Oyo State Covid-19 Decontamination and Containment Committee during Stakeholders’ Town Hall Meeting with the theme: Responsibilities and Actions Towards Containment. She declared that today’s engagement was designed to intimate stakeholders that the state doesn’t have 50% compliance to the COVID-19 Protocols. In his welcome address, the Deputy Chief of Staff to Oyo State…
Private sectors have been urged to incorporate and consider sponsoring malaria elemination program as part of their corporate responsibility to domicile states considering its effect on the populace . This among other vital issues formed the basis of discussion by participants at a three day workshop on advocacy drive for effective management of malaria cases in Oyo State, organised by the State’s Malaria Elimination Program team. The State Commissioner for health, Dr. Bashir Bello, while speaking at the workshop held at the ministry of health, State Secretariat, Ibadan , said the motive of the event was to examine the state…
The Governor of Oyo state Engr. Seyi Makinde have responded to the claims and request for the students of Oyo state saying he has them at heart. The Special Assistant to the Governor on student matters Hon. Victor Olojede made this statement while fielding questions from pressmen regarding the plight of the students of Oyo state who sent an ultimatum to the Governor on their request for busary support. Hon. Victor said “We understand that life as a student isn’t easy and every of the students organisations in Oyo state have put forward their request on several occasions, I want…
The Dogs Amendment Bill, 2019 has passed through second reading in the Oyo State House of Assembly. The bill sponsored by member representing Ogbomoso North State Constituency, Hon Olawumi Oladeji is meant to amend the Dogs Law of 1943 which was revised in 2000. According to Hon Olawumi Oladeji, the bill is to prevent incessant dog bite as stories of dogs attack abound in the society. The lawmaker noted that when passed,the law will make it mandatory for every dog owner to keep them under control so as to prevent the animals from attacking people while their dogs must also…
Oyo state Governor, Seyi Makinde on Thursday flagged-off remodelling of Lekan Salami Sports Complex, Adamasingba to a international standard. According to GOALPOACHER NEWS, Makinde hinted that it was a right step in the right direction in positioning Oyo State to attract investments. “Experts all over the world have predicted that there would be a period of economic hardship post-COVID-19. In fact, if you have been following the news, you would have heard about a few countries that are already heading towards a recession. So, this is the right time to make decisions that will cushion the effect of the pandemic…
Former Head of Mitv/Star FM Ibadan and Ex Special Assistant to the immediate past Governor of Oyo State, late Senator Abiola Ajimobi, Elder Kayode Bamiduro has made a passionate appeal to the State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde to approve the payment of their outstanding furniture allowances as approved by the late Governor. In a statement in Ibadan, Bamiduro said the appeal became necessary in view of the delay in the payment of the said allowances despite several emissaries and representations made to the Governor by the affected former political appointees. He added that, he is emboldened to approach the Governor…
Commissioner, Oyo Local Government Service Commission, Hon. John Adisa Oke has congratulated Senator Hosea Agboola on his 60th birthday celebration. Agboola, the Chairman of Oyo State Advisory Council and the People’s Democratic Party Caretaker Chairman Committee in Ekiti State was a former senator of Oyo North Senatorial District. In a goodwill message made available to GOALPOACHER NEWS on Thursday, Hon. John Adisa Oke described Agboola as a natural born leader and an exceptional political juggernaut. “Your headstrong approach and passion to achieve what you set out to do are so remarkable and truly. And your leadership and directions are exactly…