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Seyi Makinde reads riot act to Oyo inhabitants, Orders Immediate Stoppage Of Waste Disposal On Medians, Highways

The Oyo State governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde has frowned on the poor approach to environmental sanitation in Ibadan metropolis, appealing to residents of the state to properly dispose their waste. He maintained that he had directed the agencies in charge to ensure strict compliance with environmental sanitation measures, stating that his government will not hesitate…

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Updated: Ogundoyin emerges Oyo Assembly speaker

Adebo Ogundoyin has emerged Speaker of Oyo State House of Assembly. Adebo is the son of business mogul, Chief Adeseun Ogundoyin. The 32 year old new speaker, Adebo is representing Ibarapa-East at the 9th Assembly. He came into the state assembly after demise of former speaker, Rt. Michael Adeyemo through a bye-election under the platform…

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Just In: Gov. Makinde to set up anti-corruption agency, promises to surrender himself if found culpable

The Governor of Oyo State, Mr Seyi Makinde has said his administration will soon establish an anti-corruption agency in the state. He made the disclosure while speaking at a two-day induction programme for members-elect of the 9th Assembly of Oyo State, noting that the move is an indication of the readiness of his administration to…

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Makinde’s LG/LCDA Dissolution Order: LG Bosses should just accept their fate – Aborode

Alhaji Mukaila Majekodunmi Aborode, former Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources has justified the dissolution of the elected Local Government and LCDA Bosses ordered by the state Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde few hours after his inauguration. Alh. Aborode, a member of the PDP PDP during the Grassroot Development Program, Ijoba-Ibadan on Splash 105.5FM, Ibadan with…

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Gov. Makinde to inaugurate Oyo 9th Assembly on Monday

Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde will on Monday, June 10,2019 inaugurate the 9th Assembly in Oyo state. The new assembly comprises of 26 Peoples Democratic Party PDP lawmakers, 5 All Progressives Congress APC and One Action Democratic Party ADP lawmaker. The outgoing speaker Hon. Olagunju Ojo while highlighting the achievements of the 8th assembly…

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Gov. Makinde appoints UK based lawyer as DG Due Process

The government of Oyo State has named Ms. Tara Adefope as the Director General of Due Process Office. Adefope’s letter of appointment, which was dated June 6, 2019 and signed on behalf of Governor Seyi Makinde by the Chief of Staff to the Governor, Chief Bisi Ilaka indicated that the appointment takes immediate effect. The…

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Makinde Assured Oyo People to be transparent at a Sunday service

The governor of Oyo State, Engr. Seyi Makinde has promised to run a transparent and open administration for the benefit of all indigenes of the State to attain desired development. Makinde made the promise on Sunday, during a Thanksgiving Service, held at the Cathedral of St Peter, Aremo in Ibadan. He said it was the…

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Opinion: A crystal clear between Ajimobi, Makinde

A crystal clear difference! Class can never be bought! Post-Ajimobi Government Achievement Review number 1 Governor Ajimobi first assignment when he resumed Office in 2011 was to make sure that lives and properties were safe and secured. First Assignment of Seyi Makinde was inviting businessmen/Women for a talk. Here is my point: No investors or…

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New Oyo Governor, Makinde orders reopening of Secretariat bridge closed by Fmr. Gov. Ajimobi

Governor Seyi Makinde today ordered the re-opening of the overhead bridge at the state secretariat. Also, he renamed the bridge, ‘Freedom Bridge’. The bridge, built by the military administration of Gen. David Jemibewon, was closed by former governor Abiola Ajimobi. Makinde who made this known during first official broadcast at his inauguration at the Liberty…

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‘I met Oyo in bricks but left it in marbles’, says Ajimobi as he bows out of office

Governor Abiola Ajimobi during the final Oyo State executive council meeting held on Monday, said that he had delivered on his promises to restore, transform and reposition the state when he assumed office as governor in 2011. Describing his eight years as governor as eventful, Ajimobi said his strides in peace and security, road infrastructure,…

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