Author: Opeyemi Rasheed
The Executive Chairman of Ido Local Government, Hon. Sheriff Adeojo, has congratulated Governor Seyi Makinde on the second anniversary of his second term in office as Governor of Oyo State. In a goodwill message issued on Tuesday, May 28, Hon. Adeojo hailed Governor Makinde for what he described as “another year of visionary and impactful leadership,” noting that the Governor’s administration has continued to deliver meaningful development across all sectors of the state. “Governor Seyi Makinde has shown once again that good governance is possible. His commitment to inclusive development and grassroots empowerment remains unmatched,” Adeojo stated. He particularly commended…
The Speaker of the 10th Oyo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin, has lauded Governor Seyi Makinde for his six years of people-centric leadership, describing it as a benchmark for good governance in Nigeria. In a statement commemorating the sixth anniversary of Governor Makinde’s administration, the Speaker highlighted the Governor’s achievements across various sectors, including infrastructure, education, healthcare, economic development, and security. “Hearty Congratulations to Governor Seyi Makinde on another year of progressive and responsive governance. Your visionary leadership continues to redefine public service through people-centered policies, strategic investments in infrastructure, education, healthcare, and security. Your unwavering commitment…
As part of the activities marking the 2025 Children’s Day celebration, the Executive Chairman of Ibadan North Local Government, Hon. Oluwaseun Olufade, paid a heartwarming visit to the Terranjos Foundation, located on Irawo Street, Agbowo, Ibadan. The foundation is a specialized center dedicated to the care and education of children with neurodevelopmental disabilities. The foundation, renowned for its inclusive approach, caters to children living with conditions such as cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, intellectual and learning disabilities, autism spectrum disorder, developmental delays, and hearing impairments. Addressing the gathering during his visit, Hon. Olufade expressed profound joy at spending the special day…
The lawmaker representing Ibadan North Constituency 2 in the Oyo State House of Assembly, Hon. Adebayo Babajide Gabriel, has congratulated members of the Ibadan North Local Government Legislative Council as they mark their first year in office. In a goodwill message released on Wednesday, Hon. Babajide Gabriel described the anniversary as a significant milestone that reflects the commitment and resilience of the councilors in delivering democratic dividends at the grassroots level. He praised the leadership of Hon. Taiwo Adebola, the Leader of the House, for providing steady and visionary direction to the Council, adding that their legislative accomplishments over the…
Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, on Wednesday, handed over 31 various medical equipment to the management of the Ring Road State Hospital, Adeoyo, Ibadan. The governor said that the delivery of the equipment was in line with his administration’s vision to elevate specialist hospitals like the Ring Road State Hospital, to the standard of University Teaching Hospitals, in the area of training and healthcare delivery through the provision of necessary medical equipment, which will aid the delivery of sound medical service to residents of the state. Executive Assistant to the Governor on Administration, Rev’d. Idowu Ogedengbe, who represented the governor,…
The Ere team in Akinyele local government areas of Oyo State on Wednesday paid a courtesy visit to the Office of the Chairman of Oyo Agency for Youth Development, Hon. Adebowale Adebayo Falana marked a gesture of goodwill and congratulations in respect to the celebration of the Chairman’s One year in office recently. The team was led by Olalere Solomon Ere and provided an opportunity for parties to strengthen their relationship as well as explore potential areas of collaboration. In a statement released and made available to newsmen by the head of the Media Unit to the Chairman Opeyemi Rasheed…
The Oyo State Supervisors Forum on Wednesday, demonstrated its commitment to supporting its members beyond their tenure in office with a generous donation of N1 million to the widow of the late Hon. Taiwo Sanda. Heritage Echo gathered that the donation was a show of solidarity and a gesture of goodwill towards the family of the deceased. However, Hon. Taiwo Sanda, who was a Supervisor Councilor for Culture and Tourism in Oyo West Local Government, passed away on Wednesday, May 14, 2025. His untimely demise has left a void in the community, but the gesture by his colleagues has brought…
Sodiq Ibrahim’s brace, Alex Aghahowa’s long range goal and Tijani Kabiru’s three assists propelled Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) of Ibadan to a resounding 5-1 win over old rivals Rangers International of Enugu as the coach Gbenga Ogunbote tutored Stars rounded off the 2024/25 season on a winning note. The Matchday 38 encounter played behind closed doors at the Lekan Salami Stadium, saw the Oluyole Warriors record their biggest win of the season and completed the double over the Flying Antelopes. After Sodiq Ibrahim scored the opener in the second minute, firing home after controlling a cross by skipper Gali…
Properties Worth Millions of naira have been saved by the Oyo State Fire Services Agency due to a fire incident that Ravages a residential building in Ring Road, Ibadan, Oyo State capital. Heritage Echo correspondents gathered that the incident occurred on Tuesday, 27th May 2025. No casualty was recorded, while the properties worth millions were saved by the fire agency. The Special Adviser to the Governor on Fire Services Agency Reform/Chairman, Hon. Moroof Adebayo Akinwande confirmed the incident. Hon. Akinwande, in a statement released and made available to Heritage Echo News on Wednesday, said; “the distressed call was reported at…
The Chairman of Ilaji Hotel and Sports, Chief Jubril Dotun Sanusi (JDS), has significantly impacted the local community by distributing 4.5 million eggs to traders and marketers across Oyo State. The initiative according to him, is aimed to support local businesses ahead of the festive Eid-al-Adha season. The gesture reflected Sanusi’s deep commitment to the welfare of the people. During the event, Sanusi stated, “I believe that supporting our local traders is essential for our community’s growth. These eggs will help provide for families and strengthen our markets.” He further emphasised, “It is my responsibility to ensure that food is…