Governor Seyi Makinde
Public office holders must be held accountable —Makinde
GOVERNOR ‘Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, yesterday, charged media practitioners to be transparent in discharging their duties as the watchdog of the society, noting that journalists must hold political office holders accountable in the public’s interest. The governor stated this at the opening ceremony of a 3-day retreat of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Press […]
Retired Justice Ariwoola, a pride of Oyo — Makinde
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde on Saturday described the immediate past Chief Justice of Nigeria, Olukayode Ariwoola, as a pride of the state and a man of integrity who served the judiciary meritoriously and without blemish. He made this known during a special retirement prayer and thanksgiving celebration held in Iseyin, in the Iseyin Local […]
Oyo begins N513m payment for acquired land
The Oyo State Government, on Tuesday, commenced the payment of N513,462,446.50 as compensation to property owners affected by the government land acquisition in the Ajia Inukan Local Council Development Area and Ona Ara Local Government Area of the state. Recall that the government had earlier conducted an identification and verification exercise for the property owners […]
ICYMI: Oyo Governor to proceed on five-week vacation, transfers power to Deputy
The Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has written to the House of Assembly, seeking approval for a five-week annual vacation. He stated his intention and sought the approval in a message during a farewell plenary in honour of retiring House Clerk, Yetunde Awe. The governor’s message was read on the floor of the House on […]
Makinde presents staff to Onifiditi, demands action against banditry
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, on Wednesday, presented the staff of office to the Onifiditi of Fiditi, in the Afijio Local Government Area, Oba Adekola-Oyelere. At a ceremony held at the Fiditi Grammar School, Fiditi, Makinde stressed that Oyelere’s emergence as the Onifiditi followed the normal process without any violation. Makinde said following the required […]
Oyo, FG partners to distribute grains
The Federal Government, in conjunction with the Oyo State government, on Monday, distributed assorted commodities from the Natural Strategic Reserve to vulnerable persons in the state. Governor Seyi Makinde, who received the foodstuffs at the Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Secretariat, Ibadan, warned the 33 local government chairmen in the state not to […]
Makinde to crown Oba Olakunlehin July 12
The Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde has authorised the coronation and presentation of the Staff of Office to Oba Owolabi Olakunlehin as the 43rd Olubadan of Ibadanland. The ceremony is slated for July 12, 2024. This was made known in a statement made available by the State Commissioner for Information, Dotun Oyelade. The Commissioner […]
APC criticises Makinde over cabinet reshuffle
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, on Tuesday, approved a minor cabinet reshuffle. The minor cabinet shake-up was announced in a statement by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Media, Sulaimon Olanrewaju. But the opposition All Progressives Congress in the state criticised the governor, saying a cabinet reshuffle would make no difference “unless Governor Makinde […]
Makinde approves Olakulehin’s appointment as new Olubadan
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has approved the appointment of Oba Akinloye Owolabi Olakuleyin as the 43rd Olubadan of Ibadanland. The approval is in accordance with the state’s extant laws and regulations regarding the ascension to royal thrones. According to a statement issued by the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters, Honourable Olusegun Olayiwola, […]
Makinde lacks power to crown new Olubadan — Ladoja
The Otun Olubadan of Ibadanland, Senator Rashidi Ladoja, has spoken out against claims that Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde is deliberately delaying the coronation of a new Olubadan. Ladoja made his comments during an interview at his Ibadan residence on Eid-el-Kabir celebration day. Ladoja emphasized that he and Governor Makinde enjoy a good relationship, citing […]