Author: Opeyemi Rasheed

I find it deserving and so I’m less taken aback that our father, the Governor of Oyo State, Engr. Seyi Makinde, was conferred and installed as a ruler in Ondo State. This is because nothing is short of deserving for someone who hasn’t just been an exemplary leader but one who stirs beyond the conservative tags of leadership to represent everywhere and everything he belongs to; it is undebatable that Governor Seyi Makinde represents everything the Yoruba race stands for and yet remains committed to national duties beyond racial affiliations. He has several times taken action against all odds to…

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The former Chairman of Oyo State local government Pension board, Hon. Prince Abdul Fatai Adebayo Adeyemi (D-Gov) has congratulated His Excellency, Engr. Seyi Makinde and the first lady of Oyo State, Chief Tamunomini Olufunke Makinde on their installation as the Jagunmolu and Yeye Jagunmolu of Ondo Kingdom by the Osemawe of Ondo, HRM, Oba (Dr.) Victor Adesimbo Kiladejo. In his congratulatory message to Gov. Makinde on Saturday, November 11, 2023, Hon. Prince Adeyemi said the installation in commemoration of the 17th coronation anniversary of the monarch is not only a recognition of the rare leadership style of Gov. Makinde but…

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Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, on Saturday, revealed that works will soon begin on Agbowo Shopping Complex, stating that the project remains important to his administration as it is part of its agenda to resuscitate the state’s assets. The governor promised that the contractor of the project will move to site in the next few weeks, just as he promised to carry out the Junction Improvement of the University of Ibadan Main Gate with a pedestrian bridge to link Agbowo axis. Governor Makinde stated this while unveiling the billboard commemorating the UI @ 75 anniversary on the University Campus.He solicited…

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The Executive Chairman of Oyo West Local Government, Hon. Prince Akeem Salam Babatunde 𝙊𝙡𝙪𝙠𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙗𝙞 has sent a congratulatory message to the Governor of Oyo State, Engr. Seyi Abiodun 𝙈𝙖𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙙𝙚 and the first lady, Chief Tamunomini Olufunke Makinde on the conferment as the Jagunmolu of Ondo land by Oba Dr.Victor Kiladejo Adesimbo. Olukitibi released the congratulatory message through his Chief Press Secretary/S.A.on Media and Publicity, A mb. Adeyemi, M.A. He described the newly installed Chief as the defined Conqueror who has used his intellectual capabilities and coordinating skills to restore growth and rapid development to the state. “Your mutual understanding, good…

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The Executive Chairman of Oyo East local Government, Kosobo, Oyo, Hon. Prince Alhaji Arowosaye Saheed Adeyemi has penned a congratulatory message to the executive Governor of Oyo State, Engr Seyi Makinde, and his dear Wife, Mrs. Tamunomini Olufunke Makinde on their chieftaincy installation as the Jagunmolu and Yeye Jagunmolu of Ondo Kingdom. Arosad as fondly called in a congratulatory message made available to Heritage Echo News on Saturday expressed his heartfelt congratulations and commended the Osamawe of Ondo, Oba Dr. Victor Adesimbo Kiladejo, CFR, for bestowing the chieftaincy title upon Governor Seyi Makinde. The statement reads; “May I use this…

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Ibadan North PDP Chairmanship Candidate, Hon. Oluwaseun Olufade, has extended heartfelt congratulations to the Executive Governor of Oyo State, His Excellency Engineer Seyi Makinde, on his recent installation as the Jagunmolu of Ondo Kingdom. In a press statement, Olufade commended the people of Ondo State for their discernment in recognizing Governor Makinde’s outstanding performance, leading to the prestigious conferment of the Jagunmolu title. He expressed that the Chieftancy title is a testament to Governor Makinde’s remarkable contributions to good governance, not only in Oyo State but across Nigeria. Olufade emphasized that a golden fish will always stand out, symbolizing Governor…

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The popular community based NGO in Oyo, Oyo state, Omo Iya Kunmi Foundation (OIKF) has kickstarted the nomination process for the 5th edition of Oyo Social Media Award (Social Media Category), in accordance with the aims and objectives of the annual initiative which is to promote unity and foster peace among individuals who are great contributors to the Oyo community and Oyo state as a whole. In line with this, the committee of the awards’ initiative has drafted out the mode of this year’s edition and also the criteria for the nomination of these impeccable contributors. In order to ensure…

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Oyo State Government has warned its citizens to be wary of online platforms asking them to apply for the Sustainable Action for Economic Recovery (SAfER) loan or wage award, saying it has nothing to do with such platforms. The government observed that since its announcement of single-digit loans for micro and small businesses in the state as well as wage award to civil servants, there has been a deluge of online platforms urging citizens to register to access the loan or the wage award. But in a statement, the Commissioner for Budget and Planning, Professor Musibau Babatunde, said the state…

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A former aspirant for the Oyo West local government area and Makinde’s director-general for a re-election campaign in the council area, Hon. Afolabi Idris Olanrewaju (ALOMA) congratulates His Excellency, Engr. Oluseyi Abiodun Makinde on his installation as the Jagunmolu of Ondo Kingdom by the Osemawe of Ondo, Oba Dr Victor Adesimbo Kiladejo (Jilo III), today Friday 10th November 2023. In a statement released and made available to newsmen in Ibadan early morning on Saturday, Afolabi Idris lauded Governor Seyi Makinde and Chief (Mrs) Tamunominini Olufunke Makinde on the installation with the prestigious titles of Jagunmolu and Yeye Jagunmolu of Ondo…

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Falana Adebayo Adebowale, the Chairman of the Oyo State People’s Democratic Party (PDP) Youth Stakeholders has extended a heartfelt congratulations to Governor Seyi Makinde and Chief (Mrs.) Tamunominini Olufunke Makinde on their installation with the prestigious titles of Jagunmolu and Yeye Jagunmolu of Ondo Kingdom by the esteemed Osemawe of Ondo, Oba Dr. Victor Adesimbo Kiladejo. In a statement released in Ibadan, Falana Adebowale applauds the chieftaincy titles conferred on the People’s Governor and the First Lady of Oyo State, marking the 17th coronation anniversary of Oba Dr. Victor Adesimbo Kiladejo. “I rejoice with my father, His Excellency Engr Seyi…

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