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Makinde reiterates govt’s commitment to tourism devt -Makinde

Governor of Oyo State, ‘Seyi Makinde, has reiterated his administration’s commitment to the development of the state through tourism, noting that the government will pursue tourism development aggressively under Omituntun 2.0. The governor noted that tourism is one of the major focuses of his administration to further expand the economy of the state in line…

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World Twins Festival: We’re already making progress in tourism devt- Makinde

…says govt’ll award, deliver solid Igboora-Iseyin Road Governor of Oyo State, ‘Seyi Makinde, has declared that his administration is already making progress in the tourism development sector and that it would leave no stone unturned in achieving its vision for the sector under Omituntun 2.0. Governor Makinde stated this on Saturday while speaking at the…

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Labour demands: Makinde seeks home-grown solution, inaugurates adhoc committee

Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, on Monday, inaugurated an 11-member adhoc inter-ministerial committee on the harmonisation of various demands by labour unions in the state. The governor, while performing the inauguration at the Executive Chamber of the Governor’s Office, Secretariat, Agodi, Ibadan, called on the members of the committee to be open-minded and to come…

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Movie on Gov Makinde’s life, ancestral home sponsored by Dotun Sanusi

..Starring Dele Odule, Dupe Jayesinmi, Lalude, Iya Gomina, Others in ‘Seyi Makinde Omojomolo’ An award-winning Yoruba movie by Nollywood stars ‘Ifin Omojomolo’ sponsored by an Ibadan-based billionaire businessman, Engr Dotun Sanusi is set to hit the YouTube channel soon. The movie titled ‘Ifin’ (Obatala Kolanut) produced by Omolara Adebayo (Iya Kuegbe) featured Nollywood stars like…

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Makinde puts Oyo State solid mineral on global stage for qualitative partnership

The Oyo State Government has stated that it is working on a partnership with Fasken’s Global Mining Group to develop the state’s solid mineral sector and reposition the Pacesetter Mineral Development Company, a limited liability company owned by the state. Fasken Global is one of the biggest mining companies in the world. The state governor,…

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Residents tell Gov Makinde to declare state of emergency on Ibadan roads (See videos showing bad roads -Phase 1)

Amidst groaning and harrowing experience by the residents of Ibadan over deplorable state of roads, motorists have again called on the State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde to declare State of Emergency on Ibadan Roads. From City councils; Ibadan North, Ibadan North East, Ibadan South East, Ibadan Northwest and Ibadan Southwest and less city councils in…

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Nigeria @ 63: Let’s dream, work for better, stronger Nigeria, Makinde says

Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has rallied Nigerians to dream and work for a better Nigeria as the country celebrates its 63rd independence anniversary. The governor, who called on all Nigerians to look at the prospects of the country, the possibilities and opportunities rather than the challenges, said it was time to put the country…

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Residents frown at indifference to abandoned Olorunsogo-Akanran road by Work Commissioner, chides GSM aides

Some residents of Ibadan, Oyo State capital on Friday lamented the abandoned Olorunsogo-Akanran road in Ona Ara local government. They chided the Commissioner for Works, Prof Dahud Kehinde Shangodoyin for his alleged indifference to the timely completion of the road, contrary to the plan of the State Governor, Engr Seyi Makinde to have the road…

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Group commends GSM transportation management, alleges ex-NURTW boss Ejiogbe of sabotage

Greater Oyo State Association, a group championing peace and tranquility of the State on Friday commended the State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde on the initiative behind the setting up of the Park Management System (PMS) which other States like Lagos, Ogun, Ondo amongst others have copied for better transportation management. While many within the State…

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Makinde lacks maturity, he is a political mistake, accidental governor, PDP S’West Caretaker Committee Member

A member of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, South-West Zonal Caretaker Committee, Mrs Funmilayo Ogun, has described the Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde as an accidental governor and a mistake that the PDP will no longer make. She said it was sad that the PDP handed its governorship ticket to a petty and immature character…

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