Oyo @ 50: Makinde pledges commitment to securing better future, inclusive development for state
As the Oyo State at 50 Celebrations kicked off with an opening ceremony on Monday, the state governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has pledged his administration’s commitment to securing a better future built on strong institutions, sustainable growth, empowered young people, inclusive development and lasting stability. The governor stated this at the event held at the…
Olubadan Breaks Silence After Meeting President Tinubu
Oba Rashidi Ladoja said the President had a record of turning around the economic fortunes of Lagos as a governor. Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, says President Bola Tinubu is addressing the numerous security challenges facing the country. The traditional ruler stated this on Friday after meeting with the President at the Presidential…
I Don’t Appoint People Based on Recommendations by Godfathers — Makinde
Governor ‘Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has reiterated that his administration’s approach to political appointments is driven by merit and capacity, not by recommendations from political godfathers or affiliations. Makinde made the declaration on Friday, during the swearing-in ceremony of the newly appointed Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, Pastor Ademola Temitayo Aderinto,…
Oyo Assembly Approves Makinde’s Nominee, Aderinto As Commissioner Designate
The Oyo State House of Assembly has approved the nomination of Mr. Ademola Temitayo Aderinto as Commissioner designate, following the successful completion of his screening exercise. The approval came on Thursday, January 22 by the state legislature after the presentation and consideration of the report of the House Committee on Special Duties, which conducted the…
Oyo State @50 Committee Unveils Health Outreach Across 33 Local Government Areas
The Oyo State Government has announced a week-long line-up of activities to mark the 50th anniversary of the state’s creation, blending reflection, culture and forward-looking dialogue. Unveiling the programme at a press briefing in Ibadan, Chairman of the Anniversary Committee and former House of Representatives member, Honourable Saheed Akinade-Fijabi, said the celebration…
Makinde Sends Name to Oyo Assembly For Screening as Commissioner nominee
The Oyo State House of Assembly on Tuesday received a letter from Governor Seyi Makinde seeking legislative confirmation of Mr. Ademola Temitayo Aderinto as a commissioner nominee. The message from the governor was read during plenary, following the resumption of legislative activities by the House. Aderinto is the current Senior Special Assistant on Public…
Former NURTW Chairman Mukaila ‘Auxiliary’ Slumps in Court
Proceedings at the Oyo State High Court, Ring Road, Ibadan, were abruptly halted on Tuesday after the former Chairman of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), Alhaji Mukaila Lamidi, popularly known as Auxiliary, reportedly slumped in the courtroom. The incident occurred at the hearing of the case with suit number I/74c/2024:…
Makinde approves special intervention fund to fast-track LAUTECH Iseyin campus’ devt
Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, has announced plans to establish a special intervention fund aimed at addressing critical infrastructure and academic needs at the College of Agriculture and Renewable Natural Resources, Iseyin Campus of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Ogbomoso. The governor disclosed this during a stakeholders’ meeting held at the Governor’s Office,…
Oloka killing: Makinde visits Old Oyo National Park, compensates victims’ families
Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, on Friday, announced a compensation of N5 Million each to the families of Forest Guards killed recently at the Old Oyo National Park. The governor also awarded scholarships up to the university level to children of the deceased guards. Governor Makinde made these known when he paid an on-the-spot assessment…
Makinde inaugurates Oyo State Council of Obas and Chiefs
…Pronounces Olubadan Rotational Chairman Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, on Thursday inaugurated the Oyo State Council of Obas and Chiefs, thus bringing back to life the Council that had been comatose since 2011. This follows the passing of the Oyo State Council of Obas and Chiefs (Further Amendments) Bill, 2025 by the state House of…
