Author: Bode Akinbode

Oyo Govt, UNICEF commission solar-powered borehole, toilet facilities in three LGAs

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The Oyo State Government in collaboration with the United Nations’ Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has commissioned newly completed solar-powered boreholes and toilet facilities at Egbeda, Ona Ara, and Ibarapa East Local Government Areas of Oyo State to improve sanitation and hygiene. While commissioning the projects, the Chairman, Oyo State Rural Water… Continue reading

Breaking: Makinde  renames The Polytechnic, Ibadan after late Oyo former governor, Omololu Olunloyo

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Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde has announced  the renaming of The Polytechnic, Ibadan after the late former governor of the state, Victor Omololu Olunloyo  Recall that the late Governor was  the pioneer Reactor of the institution established 55 years ago. Governor Makinde made the announcement in his brief remarks at… Continue reading

We’ll digitalize, Olunloyo’s library, turn it to tourists attraction, says Makinde …As Oyo govt holds lying-in-state for late former gov

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‎‎The Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has expressed readiness to digitalize Omololu Olunloyo’s Library , the personal library of the late former governor of old Oyo state, Dr Victor Omololu Olunloyo , potentially transforming it into another tourist attraction in the state.‎‎Governor Makinde made the declaration on Wednesday at the… Continue reading

Mid-term retreat: Makinde launches performance delivery compact to measure results …Says Oyo admitted into World Union of Whole Markets

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Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has announced the launch of what he described as a Legacy Compact, also known as Oyo State’s Performance Delivery Compact, which will help the administration to measure results and successes in the next two years.The governor gave this indication on Monday, at the International Institute… Continue reading

I want to be remembered for institutions we’ve established to bring about good governance, not roads constructed- Makinde … Allays fear of cabinet dissolution

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Oyo State Governor ,’Seyi Makinde has said that his legacy should be defined by the institutions established during his administration that will bring about good governance rather than by infrastructural projects.  He stated this in his keynote address on Monday at a two-day mid-term leadership retreat themed: “Reflecting on Progress,… Continue reading

Tinubu urges swift activation of ECOWAS Standby Force amid rising insecurity … Hands over ECOWAS leadership to Seirra Leone’s Bio

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President Bola Tinubu has raised concern over delays in activating the ECOWAS Standby Force, urging West African leaders to urgently transform the concept into an operational security response against terrorism and transnational crime in the region. Speaking on Saturday at the opening of the 67th Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS… Continue reading

Osun LGs: Governor Adeleke restates commitment to peaceful resolution … Congratulates Osun people over Appeal Court judgement

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Governor Ademola Adeleke has expressed commitment to pursue resolution of the Osun local government question to a logical conclusion through legal means, congratulating people of Osun State over the recent Court of Appeal judgement. In a statement issued on Sunday, the governor hailed the court ruling as finally reaffirming the… Continue reading

How Makinde’s agriculture policies brought about innovations, food security in Oyo- Commissioner

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Oyo State’s Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development, Barr. Olasunkanmi Olaleye, has stated that the policies of Governor ‘Seyi Makinde towards improving the agriculture sector have worked well in bringing about necessary reforms and innovations in agriculture practice in the state.He maintained that through the combination of technical services, infrastructure… Continue reading