Seyi Makinde
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 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 […]
Makinde swears in 48 permanent secretaries
The Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has sworn in 48 newly-appointed permanent secretaries in the state civil/public service, urging them to discharge their duties effectively and do their best for the state. The governor urged the new permanent secretaries to support his government to achieve its vision of sustainable development in the state. Makinde stated […]
Makinde Pledges To Boost Spending Power Of Oyo People In 2025
Oyo State Governor, Engr. ‘Seyi Makinde, has assured the people of the state that his administration would take necessary actions to ease their economic hardship and guarantee their increased spending power in 2025. Governor Makinde gave the assurance on Wednesday in his statewide broadcast to the people of the State on the occasion of the […]
Oyo Governor promises to pay N70,000 minimum wage
The Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, on Saturday, declared that his administration would commence the payment of the N70,000 minimum wage once the issue of consequential salary adjustment has been addressed. This was contained in a statement made available to journalists by his Special Adviser on Media, Sulaimon Olanrewaju, in Ibadan, the state capital. Makinde […]
AAC Party Demands Immediate Resignation Of Oyo Governor, Makinde For Rejecting Local Govt Autonomy
The African Action Congress (AAC) has demanded the immediate resignation of Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde for publicly rejecting local government financial autonomy. The AAC made the call in a press statement issued by the party’s Oyo Chairman, Kayode Babayomi as a response to Makinde’s reaction to the recent judgement of the Supreme Court which […]
ICYMI: Seyi Makinde reshuffles Oyo cabinet
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has effected a minor cabinet reshuffle. This is contained in a statement issued by Special Adviser to the Governor on Media, Mr Sulaimon Olanrewaju, on Tuesday in Ibadan. According to the statement, Mr Segun Olayiwola, Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters, has been moved to the Ministry of […]
Ibadan Explosion: Makinde Signs Executive Order Compelling Declaration Of Harmful Substance Within 24 Hours
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has signed Executive Order 001 of 2024 on the Safe Handling and Storage of Harmful Substances Within Oyo State. The order was signed to prevent the kind of deadly explosion that rocked the state capital, Ibadan, on Tuesday, January 16. It was reported that the explosion left at least […]
Ibadan explosion: Makinde sets up facility to tackle post-traumatic stress disorder
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has set up a facility to tackle post traumatic stress disorders among the survivors of the recent explosion at Bodija area of Ibadan. Makinde made this declaration on Monday. Recalls that an explosion occurred at Dejo Oyelese close, Bodija Housing Estate in Ibadan a few days ago. The Governor […]