Tag: Governor Seyi Makinde
Makinde rejigs cabinet as he gives portfolio to deputy governor
A statement by the Commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism, Dr. Wasiu Olatubosun indicated that the Governor directed Olasunkanmi Olaleye,…
Makinde reinstates129 sacked teachers
According to Oyo SUBEB Chairman, Dr Adeniran, 129 officers were wrongly dismissed by the state government between 2011 and 2019.
Makinde mourns Oyo lawmaker Ademola Popoola
The governor commiserated with the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state, on whose platform Popoola was elected into the…
Oyo, Osun collaborate to build Osogbo-Ibadan highway
The commissioner said that although Osun government was being controlled by All Progressives Congress (APC) while Oyo is being governed…
Gov. Makinde okays recruitment of additional 500 Amotekun Corps
Makinde said recruiting new corps would enhance Amotekun’s performance and further deepen the security architecture of the state.
Defection: Dep. gov. Rauf Olaniyan complies with Makinde’s order
By David Adeoy Oyo State Deputy Governor, Alhaji Rauf Olaniyan, on Tuesday complied with the order of Governor Seyi Makinde…
Oyetola, Makinde condemn Owo attack
They described the attack as barbaric, wicked, and an act of unprovoked aggression against innocent people.
Adelabu: I never condemned Iseyin-Moniya road project
Adedibu said that some of the projects executed by the administration of Makinde, were “below standard, while some were misplaced…
Makinde: S/West will vote as a bloc at PDP presidential primary
Makinde stressed that the region will play a central role during the presidential primary and will also get a central…
Makinde receives PDP reconciliation committee
According to Makinde, it was necessary to resolve the crises in the two states, to ensure the party went into…
Makinde to meet Oyo PDP aspirants today
Some aspirants and party leaders in Oyo PDP are yet to agree on the candidates who will fly the party’s…
We have lost our father: Makinde reacts to Oba Adeyemi’s death
Oba Adeyemi not only elevated the Alaafin throne with his knowledge and wisdom, he became a worthy exemplar for royal…
Makinde reveals how Oyo APC chieftains stole N15B, vows to arrest them
He revealed that the APC chieftains used a company called Chinese Global to siphon between N12 and N15 Billion from…
Makinde gives update on Ibadan airport upgrade
He promised that his government would continue to partner with critical stakeholders to bring about the success of the venture.
I am running for second term: Seyi Makinde
Makinde made this known in his bi-monthly newsletter released to subscribers on Thursday evening. He also announced it on Twitter.
Orji Kalu, Makinde celebrate Gov. Ugwuanyi
They described the celebrant as a compassionate politician and seasoned public administrator.
Makinde chairs Anambra PDP Electoral Committee
Makinde's committee will supervise election of new Ward Executive Committees and three-man ad-hoc Ward Delegates to the State Congress for…
Makinde awards N136m grant for College of Education
Makinde said N36 million will be released as capital expenditure for the development of infrastructure, while N100 million will serve…
Makinde: Muslim students free to wear hijab in Oyo schools
Makinde said Hijab is a covering which not only beautifies the wearer but also helps in advancing decency in the…
Makinde sends condolence message to Teslim Folarin
Governor Makinde said Angela was an exemplary woman who played huge roles in the success of her husband, especially in…
Makinde pledges N25m to alma mater UNILAG for NUGA Games
He added that he would approach other colleagues to donate as well, especially the governors of Akwa Ibom and Lagos…
Tinubu condoles with Makinde, praised for politics without bitterness
Tinubu's visit was triggered by the recent deaths of two prominent traditional rulers and a former Governor of Oyo State,…
Makinde in shock, ends state function over Alao-Akala’s death
Makinde, shocked by the sad news, could not read the speech he had prepared for the service. He called for…
Makinde speaks on controversies over new Olubadan
Makinde assured sons and daughters of Ibadanland that his administration would do what was right to preserve the integrity and…
Seyi Makinde visits late Olubadan Oba Adetunji’s family
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has said that the next Olubadan of Ibadanland will be appointed using the “original”…
Makinde reacts to Oyo monarch, Asigangan’s death
Governor Seyi Makinde has commiserated with the family of the late Oba and the people of Igangan on the death of…
2023: Makinde woos aggrieved PDP members
Makinde said his administration had the responsibility to ensure that resources of the state were well-managed.
Makinde sends warning to land-grabbers, illegal miners
Makinde warned that any traditional ruler or chief “aiding the operations of the land grabbers and illegal miners will be…
Makinde flags off Oyo-Iseyin, Ibadan airport roads
Governor of Bayelsa State, Douye Diri attended the event in Oyo and Ibadan, while form
Oba Oyewumi’s death a great loss to Oyo – Makinde
Governor Seyi Makinde said the death of Oba Jimoh Oyewumi Ajagungbade III, the Soun of Ogbomosoland, is a great loss…