Makinde
25 Jan
The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Akinloye Olakulehin, on Saturday, expressed his condolences to Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo state over the death of his eldest brother, Engineer Sunday Makinde. Oba Olakulehin described the death of the deceased as sad noting that it is an inevitable end for all mortals The monarch made these known…
25 Jan
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Oyo State Chapter, has condoled Gov. Seyi Makinde and his family over the death of his elder
25 Jan
Oyo State Government has dropped a total sum of ₦12 billion in the pockets of the state government workers, signifying the largest
24 Jan
Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has urged new corps members in the state to embrace unity, discipline, and patriotism as symbols of hope for a brighter future. The governor stated this in Iseyin on Friday during the opening of the 2024 Batch C Stream II Orientation Camp of the National Youth Service Corps…
24 Jan
A delegation of the Oyo State Government, led by the Deputy Governor, Abdulraheem Bayo Lawal, has visited the family of the deceased Engr. Sunday Makinde, eldest brother of Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde. The delegation, which included the wife of a former Governor of Oyo State, Mutiat Ladoja, commissioners, and other political functionaries, paid…
22 Jan
The Federal Government and Oyo State Government have collaborated to address the challenges faced by vulnerable members of the society. This, the Oyo State Government, said will address the current harsh economic realities, and it is a collective effort to alleviate poverty and uplift the lives of the citizenry. The Commissioner for Women Affairs and…
21 Jan
The Oyo State Government, on Tuesday, reiterated its commitment to supporting residents to rise above poverty and attain prosperity by catering to their welfare and empowering them to achieve self-sufficiency. The Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Inclusion, Mrs Toyin Balogun, stated this at the weekend when her ministry commenced the distribution of N20 million…
20 Jan
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has expressed his delight after he defied freezing temperatures of 1°C to complete the 21-kilometer
20 Jan
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has approved the appointment of 902 officers across various cadres of the state civil service. The state government made the announcement on 20 January 2025 through its official social media page. The recruitment spans approximately 60 cadres across Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs). It includes Education Officers for 35 teaching…
16 Jan
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, on Thursday, reiterated the determination of his administration to ensure that every part of the state is safe and secure. The governor gave this assurance in a statement issued in commemoration of the first anniversary of the explosion that rocked Dejo Oyelese Close, Adeyi Avenue, Bodija area of Ibadan.…
15 Jan
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, on Wednesday, presented a brand new car to the pioneer Director of Operations, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Major Rasaki Salawu (Rtd). The car presentation was in recognition of the contribution of the retired military officer to the traffic management sector in the state in particular and the…
13 Jan
The Nigerian Union of Teachers (NUT), Oyo State Chapter, has debunked the alleged inequitable distribution of newly recruited teachers in the state. The chapter’s chairman, Mr Raji Oladimeji, denied the allegation in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Ibadan on Monday. Oladimeji said there was no way 5,600 teachers would be…
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