The Oyo State Commissioner for Information, Prince Dotun Oyelade, has compared the progressive leadership style of the late Governor Adebayo Alao-Akala with that of Governor Seyi Makinde and concluded that they are similar in many ways. Prince Oyelade who worked closely with the administration of the two…
Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde has expressed satisfaction with the impact of the administration’s intervention to support the masses under the ongoing Sustainable Action for Economic Recovery (SAfER) project. According to the Commissioner for Information, Prince Dotun Oyelade, the Governor said…
Dr Debo Akande was born into the Oshofi family of Ara Egbe Omo compound in Oja Oba, Ibadan, with both Muslim and Christian lineage. From a family full of service to humanity rather than a quest for just opulence, his grandfather, Chief Bayonle Akande, was one of the first settlers at Apadaba village in the…
The Federation of Oyo State Students Union (FOSSU), have lauded the governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, for implementing policies that support students’ academic advancement and place them in a good stead for success. The students who are indigenes of Oyo State in different higher institutions across the country,…
Oyo State Government has sealed off a collapsed building under re-construction in Ibadan the state capital. It was reported that the building located at the main road of Dugbe leading to Mokola collapsed Sunday night during the rainstorm that affected parts of Ibadan on Sunday. The state Commissioner for…
…Gbadegesin, Akin Alamu Become State Advisory Council Members Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has reappointed Alhaji Aderibigbe Kamoru Abiodun as chairman of the Oyo State Civil Service Commission. The governor also reappointed the trio of Alhaji Kolajo Isiaq Adewale, Mr Olutoyin Adedeji Akanmu and…
The Federal Government has declared Friday, June 6, and Monday, June 9, 2025, as public holidays to mark this year’s Eid-ul-Adha celebration. This was announced by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, in a statement issued on behalf of the Federal Government on Monday. The minister congratulated…
A former Military Governor of the old Oyo State, Major General Oladayo Popoola (Rtd), has showered encomiums on Governor Seyi Makinde for bringing to life his dreams about the Fasola Farm Estate. The retired General, who was military governor in the state from January 1984 to August 1985, said this during an…
OYO State governor, Seyi Makinde, said that he made up his mind as a matter of principle not to receive awards or chieftaincy titles until the expiration of his tenure of office. Makinde made this known while receiving the Deji of Akure, Oba Aladetoyinbo Ogunlade Aladelusi, through a delegation he empowered…
On Thursday, 29th May, 2025, Governor ‘Seyi Makinde marked his sixth year in office. Though there was no pomp or ceremony, the last 2,190 days have been defining as much as they were eventful for Oyo State, with many landmark projects, programmes and policies that have helped to reposition the state and…