The Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde has denied claims that the state is giving free land to private investors for ranching, saying that since ranching is a private business, the state would treat it as such. He said his administration will not be providing land for free to private…
The Oyo state government is taking a step further for an all-inclusive government and most importantly, to continue to promote a harmonious relationship between the Muslims and Christians in the state, by moving to declare Hijrah Day as a public holiday in the state. The Governor, Seyi Makinde who attended…
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo state, on Friday, received the newly appointed Commissioner of Police posted to the state, Ngozi Onadeko. The Governor who shared some of the photos of the visit of Ngozi Onadeko to his office on Friday 22nd January 2021, said the new Commissioner of Police and…
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo state, has on Wednesday in a state broadcast, warned those planning to disrupt the fragile peace being enjoyed between herdsmen and farmers in Oke Ogun area of the state and other parts of the states to desist from it. Here is the full text of…
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, has moved to investigate the alleged highhandedness and the alleged killing of some persons by officers of Amotekun in Ibarapa area of the state. The governor made this, while also reassuring the people of the state of a peaceful and secured society. The move…
Governor Seyi Makinde, has joined millions of other Nigerians to congratulate Oyo State’s Attorney General and Commissioner of Justice, Professor Oyelowo Oyewo on his conferment with the rank of a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN). The Oyo State’s Attorney General and Commissioner of Justice, Professor Oyelowo Oyewo was among the…
Àmòtékún Corps has officially kicked off its operations in Oyo State, as Governor Seyi Makinde attends the passing out ceremony of officers of the South-West regional security outfit. According to the statement released on Wednesday 18th November 2020, on the official Twitter handle of the Oyo State governor, the passing…
The Executive Governor of Oyo State, Engineer Seyi Makinde, has commended the contributions of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) to the enhancement of security in the State. He expressed delight that the 671 NAF Detachment Ibadan had continued to discharge its duties professionally whilst maintaining a good cordial relationship with…
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, has expressed his sadness on the death of Ibadan billionaire businessman, and philanthropist, Chief Bode Akindele. The Governor who is still mourning the death of the immediate past Governor of the state, and Senator of the Federal Republic, Senator Abiola Ajimobi, on Monday 29th…
Oyo State Governor, Governor Seyi Makinde has a few hours ago, taken to his social media account to share a lovely birthday message to his better-half, Mrs Tamunominini Makinde, who turns a year older today. The Governor took to his social media account to share a photo of his beautiful…
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State on Friday inaugurated the board of the Nigerian Marble Mining Company. Makinde charged the Marble Mining Company board members to attract investments to the company within the shortest time to change the narrative of the company. The governor said his administration would give the…
Oyo State Governor, Governor Seyi Makinde has expressed his sadness on the news of the demise of former Oyo State Commissioner, Hon Kehinde Ayoola. Governor Seyi Makinde who took to his official social media handle to expressed his sadness, said: “I received with deep sadness, the news of the death…
Governor Seyi Makinde test positive to the coronavirus, as he confirmed that he has checked into Self-Isolation. The governor revealed this in a statement on his verified Twitter handle on Monday where he disclosed that he is asymptomatic. “I just received my COVID-19 confirmation test result,” he tweeted. “It is…
The Governor of Oyo State, Governor Seyi Makinde has signed the bill of Operation Amotekun into law, signalling the kickoff of the Oyo State Security Network, known as Operation Amotekun. Governor Seyi Makinde signed the Amotekun bill on Tuesday, a week after it was passed into law by the state…