Oyo
Group to Tinubu: ‘Zach’s 2031 Agenda’ Is an Attempt to Block Oke-Ogun from Producing Oyo Governor in 2027
The Equity and Justice Group of Oyo (EJG) has raised a strong alarm over what it described as a calculated political scheme allegedly being orchestrated by the Executive Chairman of the Nigeria Revenue Service, Dr. Zacheus Adedeji, to frustrate the aspiration of the Oke-Ogun zone to produce the next Governor of Oyo State in 2027. […]
Oyo Govt Moves to Curb Rising Cost of Day-Old Chicks, Engages Poultry Stakeholders
The Oyo State Government has convened a high-level stakeholders’ meeting to address the persistent rise in the prices of day-old chicks, a trend threatening the profitability of poultry farmers and raising concerns over food security in the state. The Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development, Barrister Olasunkanmi Olaleye, disclosed this on Wednesday during a meeting […]
Oyo Govt Debunks Fake News on Gratuity Payments
The Oyo State Government has debunked a misleading report circulating from an interest group concerning the payment of retirees’ gratuities between 2015 and 2018. The Commissioner for Establishments and Training, Prof. Salihu Adelabu, described the report as a misrepresentation of his discussion with the group. According to the Commissioner, during a meeting with the group […]
Makinde raises Oyo workers’ gratuity payment to N3bn
The Oyo Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, has increased the monthly payment for the clearance of backlog and current gratuities of state workers from N1 billion to N3 billion. The governor made the announcement at the 12th Omituntun Ramadan Lecture held at the Ibadan North Local Government Motor Park, Agodi Gate, Ibadan. Makinde […]
Oyo Govt, Firm Sign Agreement on Climate Policy
The Oyo State Government has signed a key Agreement aimed at strengthening its climate plans and policy, focusing on proactive environmental governance. The Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources signed the Contract Agreement with Messrs Noblesse Green Energy Limited, a firm recognized for its expertise in sustainable energy and environmental solutions on Thursday in Ibadan. […]
It’s better for anyone holding PDP down to quit, says Seyi Makinde
Seyi Makinde, governor of Oyo state, says former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar’s exit from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) will not affect the party’s standing. Abubakar resigned from the PDP on July 14, saying the party has strayed from its founding ideals. The main opposition party has been enmeshed in crisis since the 2023 presidential election. […]
Oyo Assembly approves Makinde’s €55m French Loan Request
Oyo State House of Assembly on Monday granted concurrent approval to a €55 million concessional loan facility requested by Governor Seyi Makinde. The move, according to the lawmakers, is expected to drastically transform Oyo State’s healthcare sector. The facility, sourced through the French Treasury, is designated for the execution of the Oyo State Healthcare Project […]
Oyo procures N7.7bn surveillance aircraft
The Oyo State Executive Council has approved the immediate procurement of two surveillance aircraft, valued at N7,763,360,000, to bolster security across the state. This was disclosed in a statement on Wednesday by the Commissioner for Information, Dotun Oyelade, following the council’s meeting held on Tuesday. The statement explained that the two DA 42 MNG model […]
Just In: Makinde Renames Ibadan Poly After Olunloyo
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has announced the renaming of The Polytechnic, Ibadan to Omololu Olunloyo Polytechnic, in honour of the late former Governor of Oyo State, Dr. Victor Omololu Olunloyo. The announcement was made in his brief remarks at the interdenominational commendation service for the late former governor held at the Obafemi Awolowo stadium, […]
Oyo Governor Makinde Proposes Single Six-Year Term for Nigerian President, Governors
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, on Friday advocated a single term of five or six years for elected political office holders across all levels of government in Nigeria, as against the current double term of four years each. The governor stated this on Friday when Muslim faithful including clerics, traditional rulers and political office holders […]