Author: Opeyemi Rasheed

The Oyo State Government has reiterated its unwavering commitment to complete all ongoing infrastructural projects across the state before the end of the current administration in 2027. This assurance was given by the Deputy Governor of Oyo State, Barrister Bayo Lawal, during an on-the-spot monitoring visit to ongoing projects under the Rural Access and Agricultural Marketing Project (RAAMP). The monitoring exercise covers two major project sites: the 8.24 km Okudu-Oyada-FRSC Road, located across Atisbo and Saki West Local Government Areas; and the 21.953 km Oloko-Oyo-Orita Aloba Road, in Iseyin Local Government Area. Lawal emphasized that the administration of Governor Seyi…

The Chairman of Ido Local Government Area, Hon. Sheriff Aderemi Adeojo, has mourned the passing of the Olubadan of Ibadanland, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, describing the late monarch as a towering symbol of peace, wisdom, and unity. Oba Olakulehin, who passed on at the age of 90, was celebrated for his remarkable leadership and unwavering commitment to the progress and harmony of Ibadanland. In a condolence message released on Monday, Hon. Adeojo extended his sympathies to the Executive Governor of Oyo State, Engr. Seyi Makinde; the Olubadan-in-Council; the Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes (CCII); the Ibadan Mogajis; and…

The passing of Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, the Olubadan of Ibadanland, has sent shockwaves throughout the ancient city, with notable figures paying tribute to the revered monarch. Professor Abdul-Rahman Raphael Afonja, the former Commissioner for Works and Transport in Oyo State, popularly known as Para, has extended his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family, Oyo State Governor, Engr Oluseyi Abiodun Makinde FNSE, Otun Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Abdul-Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, Central Council of Ibadan Indigene (CCII), Ibadan mogajis, and the good people of Ibadanland. In a poignant statement, Prof. Afonja described the late Olubadan as a man of peace, intelligence, and…

Lawmaker representing Ibadan North East/South East federal constituency of Oyo State, Rep. Abass Adigun (Agboworin) has extended his heartfelt congratulations to four illustrious sons of Ibadan North Local Government, who were recently appointed into strategic positions by Governor Makinde. The newly appointed officials include: Hon. Adeniyi Adeyinka Kazim Bibire, Deputy Chief of Staff to the Governor In a press statement signed by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Comrade Mayowa Okekale, the lawmaker hailed Governor Makinde for the appointments, describing the gesture as a monumental show of love and confidence towards the people of Ibadan North. He commended…

The lawmaker representing Ido, Ibarapa East Federal Constituency and Chairman, House Committee on Federal Road Maintenance Agency (FERMA), Honorable Aderemi Oseni has inaugurated Remi Oseni Committee of Friends (ROCOF) leaders across 33 local government areas in Oyo State, marking the beginning of a strategic grassroots mobilization to support President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027. Hon. Oseni, President and Founder of ROCOF, unveiled a Six-Point Actionable Agenda aimed at delivering Oyo State for President Tinubu, restoring the All Progressives Congress (APC) to power in the state, and empowering ROCOF members to contest elective offices. According to Oseni, the agenda…

Pastor Muyiwa Bamgbose, Chairman of Bodija Estate Residents Association (BERA), has described Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, as a compassionate leader who has a heart for the people. Bamgbose, who spoke against the backdrop of the January 16, 2024 explosion which rocked Bodija in Ibadan and the response of Oyo State Government to the calamity in an interview with The People’s Verdict, said many states in the country have a lot to learn about emergency management from Oyo State. He said, “The immediate response of Governor ‘Seyi Makinde to the Bodija explosion is indeed commendable. Things similar to that happen…

Member representing Ibadan North Constituency 2 in the Oyo State House of Assembly, Hon. Adebayo Babajide Gabriel, widely known as the Jagaban of the 9th and 10th Assembly, has extended warm congratulations to four prominent sons of Ibadan North who were recently appointed into key positions by Governor Seyi Makinde. The appointees include Hon. Adeniyi Adeyinka Kazim Bibire, who was named the new Deputy Chief of Staff to the Governor; Hon. Taiwo Lekan Salami, now Chairman of the Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC); Hon. Kabiru Salami, appointed Executive Assistant on Security Coordination; and Hon. Waheed Adeniyi, who was announced as…

The Executive Chairman of Ibadan North Local Government, Hon. Oluwaseun Olufade, has extended heartfelt congratulations to four illustrious sons of the local government who were recently appointed into strategic positions by the Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde. The newly appointed officials include Hon. Adeniyi Adeyinka Kazim Bibire, who was named the Deputy Chief of Staff to the Governor following the resignation of Hon. Fola Oyekunle, now the PDP candidate for the Ibadan North Federal Constituency bye-election; Hon. Taiwo Lekan Salami, who emerged as the new Chairman of the Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) following the board’s dissolution; Hon. Kabiru…

…as it continues tomorrow till the end of this year. Encomium poured in as youths across Pacesetter State turned out in droves on Monday to register for the newly launched Point-of-Sales known as POS Machine and Soft Loan Empowerment Programme, marking what many have described as a historic first day in Ibadan, Oyo State capital. In a remarkable display of enthusiasm, the initiative, spearheaded by the Oyo State Government through the State Agency for Youth Development in collaboration with financial institutions (First City Monument Bank FCMB) partners, aims to tackle youth unemployment, increase economic growth by empowering young people with…

…Says Oyo govt spends N2bn monthly on gratuities Commissioner for Establishments and Training in Oyo State, Prof. Salihu AbdulWaheed Adelabu, has said that the administration of Governor ‘Seyi Makinde is committed to promoting efficiency, maintaining industrial peace and ensuring that the welfare of both serving and retired civil/public servants in the state is given priority attention. Professor Adelabu stated this on Monday, during the Omitutun 2.0 Inter-Ministerial Briefing, stressing that the government has been executing initiatives that enhance service delivery, improve institutional capacity and also deepen the professionalism of the workforce in the state. He noted that the government increased…