Author: Opeyemi Rasheed

The Executive Chairman of Oyo State Roads Maintenance Agency (OYSROMA), Hon Busoye Ogunlade has commended Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State on the commissioning of dualised Agodi Gate – Old Ife Road – Alakia – Adegbayi Road (8.2km) and Onipepeye Underpass Bridge, today, Thursday 25th January. The OYSROMA Boss described the gesture on roads by His Excellency as sign of good leadership and promise keeper who sticks to every of his words. The projects which were carried out by Oyo State Ministry of Works and Transport and respected contractors who delivered quality roads with standard bridges. While expressing his joyous…

…..As Makinde says now party fully united Leaders and stakeholders in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), South-West chapter, have met in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital to elect Chief Lukman Ajisafe as the new National Vice Chairman (South-West) of the party.The meeting, which was held at the frontage of the Presidential Lodge, Oyo State Government House, Agodi, Ibadan, had in attendance the Oyo State governor and leader of the party in the South-West, Governor ‘Seyi Makinde and his Osun State counterpart, Senator Nurudeen Ademola Adeleke. Speaking shortly after the meeting, Governor Makinde emphasised that the PDP is now fully united…

The Oyo State Government, on Tuesday sensitized traders and artisans on the newly introduced tax law, before its full implementation. The sensitization program which was witnessed by Oyo State market Leaders Council, Ministry of Trade, Industry, Investment and cooperatives and Oyo State Board of Internal Revenue took place at the Conference room of the Ministry of Trade. The Commissioner for Trade, Industry, Investment and cooperatives, Honourable Ademola Ojo said the state is partnering with a traders association to collect value added tax (VAT) from informal traders in the state. He said this is part of a push by the Seyi…

….As Osun gov commissions 8.2km Agodi Gate-Old Ife Road, Onipepeye UnderpassOyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, was on Thursday, joined by his Osun State counterpart, Senator Nurudeen Ademola Adeleke to commission the 8.2 kilometres dualised Agodi Gate-Old Ife Road-Alakia-Adegbayi Junction Road, including the Onipepeye Underpass Bridge. Senator Adeleke, who was the special guest of honor at the event, lauded the project as part of Governor Makinde’s administration’s infrastructure revolution, describing it as a great motivation for his colleagues in the South-West states. He described Makinde as a golden governor in the areas of innovations and infrastructure development, even as he called…

The Oyo State government has arrested 32 suspected beggars in Ibadan metropolis for allegedly violating the law banning street begging in the state. The commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Inclusion, Mrs. Toyin Balogun stated this at Akinyele resettlement centre, Ibadan, where the beggers were lodged. She added that the suspects were apprehended on Thursday afternoon during a special raid carried out by officers of the Ministry, and security agents between 2:30 p.m and 4:00 p.m in the metropolis. According to Hon. Balogun, the State Government frowns at the menace which has become an eye sore in the society, stressing…

By Asiwaju Yso Oladunni, a Member of the GSM Advocates The recent explosion in Ibadan sent shockwaves across Oyo State, challenging its reputation as one of the safest in the country. However, it also brought to the forefront critical questions about Nigeria’s emergency preparedness and management. Amid the devastation, one leader stood out – Governor Seyi Makinde. The explosion, which claimed lives and left many injured, became a litmus test for emergency response and governance in the state. Governor Makinde’s swift and decisive actions have garnered widespread praise, showcasing a remarkable display of leadership in times of crisis. Within an…

The Oba Apetu, Obatala Ile Ife, Willer Almeida, a cultural Ambassador and Brazilian native has pledged the commitment of Brazilians’ representation and participation in the forthcoming Oyo Unified Egungun Festival and the World Sango Oyo Festival amongst others. He stated this during his familiarization tour of the Western States as the newly crowned Apetu Obatala of the Ile Ife Kingdom; at a courtesy visit paid to the Honourable Commissioner for Culture and Tourism Ministry in Oyo State, Dr. Wasiu Olatubosun. The Commissioner in his response lauded the gesture extended by Oba Almeida and his entourage towards identifying with the cultural…

Oyo state government has expressed its readiness to partner SEISMIC Consulting Company to resuscitate the five Technical Colleges in the state from moribund state. The Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Prof Salihu Adelabu stated this during on-the-spot- assessment to the Technical Colleges in Ogbomoso and Ibadan, adding that the development was to ensure that youths have access to desired skill acquisition. The commissioner, who was represented by the Director, Applied Science and Technology, Mr.Adekunle Idowu, explained that resuscitation of the moribund vocational and technical colleges became imperative to reduce unemployment rate among the youths in the state and out…

Oyo West local government turns to the atmosphere of Joy as the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) celebrates a New Year get-together party for its members as directed by the State leadership of the party to enjoy themselves to the fullest. The event which was held at A.U.D Primary School, Bola, Oyo township had in attendance Oyo East/West Lawmaker, Olorunpoto Rahaman Cephas, Leaders, stakeholders, faithful members, and others. In his speech, Oyo West PDP party Chairman, Alhaji Sarafadeen Oyedele Oloyo applauded the executive Governor of Oyo State, Engr Seyi Makinde for putting smiles on the faces of the party faithful. He…

.As PDP BoT visits govOyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, on Wednesday, declared that the state and the people affected in the January 16, 2024 explosionin Bodija, Ibadan, will come out stronger, as the government has been working out a long-term solution to the challenges posed by the incident.The governor stated that the government has been battling with the fallout of the incident, including providing medical attention to casualties, giving temporary accommodation to victims and dealing with the security aspect of the incident. He added that there has also been the humanitarian side of things, especially with regards to children affected…