Author: Opeyemi Rasheed

Former Special Adviser to Governor Seyi Makinde on local government and chieftaincy matters, Honorable Adeniyi Adeyinka Kazim Bibire, extends his congratulations to Chief Mrs. Mutiat Ladoja, former First Lady of Oyo State, on her recent inauguration as a member of the Oyo State Elders’ Council. The Elders’ Council, chaired by Dr. Saka Balogun, a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Board of Trustees and former Chief of Staff to Governor Adebayo Alao-Akala, with former Minister of Steel Development Elder Wole Oyelese as co-chairman, boasts a distinguished lineup including Engr. Hamid Gbadamosi, Chief Jacob Adetoro, Chief Adedamola Eyinade, Alhaji Nureni…

The Oyo State House of Assembly at its Plenary Proceedings on Tuesday directed all Chairmen across the 33 Local Government and 35 LCDA’s in the State to return all the earth moving equipment that had broken down outside their domain to the various council’s Secretariat. This was part of the recommendations on a report presented by the Committee Chairman on Local Government, Chieftaincy Matters and State Honours, Hon. Akintunde Olajide and adopted by the whole House. Presenting the report , Hon. Olajide revealed that many earth moving equipments at the Local Government and LCDA’s such as Tractors , Excavators cat,…

Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has said that the state will be the first in the country to achieve energy sufficiency. The governor, who stated that achieving energy sufficiency in Oyo State has always been a major focus of his government, expressed the readiness of the state to partner with the British American Tobacco (BAT), Ibadan Plant, to achieve this. Governor Makinde gave this indication on Tuesday, when he attended the 20th Anniversary of the BAT Ibadan Plant, held at the company’s premises in Ibadan.The governor commended the company for its immense contributions to Oyo State over the years, promising…

Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has inaugurated the 9-member Oyo State Elders’ Council, calling on its members to provide his administration with robust suggestions and feedback from across the state. The Council, which has its members drawn from all the zones of the state, was inaugurated at the Executive Chamber of the Governor’s Office, Secretariat, Agodi, Ibadan, on Tuesday. The Elders’ Council has a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Board of Trustees and former Chief of Staff to Governor Adebayo Alao-Akala, Dr. Saka Balogun, as chairman while a former Minister of Steel Development, Elder Wole Oyelese is to…

The Oyo State House of Assembly has made a passionate appeal to the Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde to constitute the State Security Trust Fund Board. The appeal was contained in the report of the House Committee on Security and Strategy on its oversight visit to the office of the Executive Assistant on Security Matters, Oyo State Security Trust Fund and Oyo State Security Network Agency (Amotekun). The report read by the Chairman of the Committee, Hon. Dawud Al-Ameen Olalere commended the Oyo State Government for its continued commitment to the security of lives and properties of the citizens…

Oyo State Government has ordered all the 33 local government chairmen in the state as well as traditional rulers to flush out illegal miners, bandits and land grabbers in their areas. The state’s Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters, Hon Olusegun Olayiwola, who addressed journalists after a closed door meeting with the council bosses at the conference room of the ministry on Monday, said the state government had zero tolerance for crime and criminality and would stop at nothing to ensure safety of lives and property in the state. He said, “one major point that was extensively discussed today,…

…promises to fix market’s borehole system A member representing Ibadan North East/South East federal constituency, Hon. Abass Adigun Agboworin, on Monday, visited the scene of the fire incident, which razed some shops at the Orita-Aperin market, Ward 4 of the Ibadan North East local government area, in Ibadan. Agboworin, who is also the Chairman of the House Committee on Narcotic Drugs, sympathized with the victims, urging them to trust in God for a speedy recovery from the shock and rehabilitation of their shops and goods. At the scene, the lawmaker announced a donation of N500,000 which, according to him, would be…

As preparation ahead of the April local government election heightens, Onikeke community in ward 1 has declared Akeem Olatunji, chairmanship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Oluyole as its sole candidate ahead of the election. General chairman of Onikeke Community Development Council, Alhaji Olawale Hamzat, made the declaration at an endorsement ceremony held at Onikeke on Saturday February 3rd. The traditional leader of the community, Baale Onikeke, Alhaji Kamorudeen Adekunle Adedoja, who was personally present at the event also assured that Olatunji remains their sole candidate as the local government election approaches. According to the CDC chairman, Onikeke…

In a swift response to the tragic fire outbreak at Sango Market, the Honorable member representing the good people of Ibadan North Constituency 2 at the Oyo State House of Assembly, Hon. Adebayo Babajide Gabriel, alongside the Chairmanship Candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Hon. Olufade Oluwaseun, visited the scene this morning. Hon. Adebayo Babajide Gabriel assured immediate evacuations of all the affected stalls, pledging swift action by providing materials for the reconstruction process. He expressed his commitment to collaborate with relevant stakeholders, including the current Local Government Chairman, Hon. Biro, to secure a befitting structure for the affected…

By Com. Ibekwe Simeon , a member of the GSM Advocates. In a country where the well-being of its citizens is paramount but not taken seriously, the Executive Governor of Oyo State, Engr Seyi Makinde, has proven himself to be a true champion, dedicated to uplifting the people of his state and ensuring their prosperity First and foremost, Governor Makinde’s commitment to human capital development is truly commendable. He recognizes that investing in people is the key to unlocking the full potential of a society. Under his leadership, the state has witnessed significant advancements in education, healthcare, agriculture, and skills…