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Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has reiterated that Oyo State is a destination that offers immense potential for investment and tourism. Speaking at a dinner hosted for members of the NBA Section on Business Law at the Government House on Friday, the Governor, who was represented by his Deputy, Barr. Abdul-Raheem Adebayo Lawal, highlighted the state’s diverse investment opportunities that can contribute to its economic growth and development. While tourism is a significant sector, the Governor emphasized that infrastructure development is crucial to driving tourism growth. He cited the ongoing 110km circular road project that will enhance road network…

No fewer than 80 artisans from the 33 local government areas of Oyo State have benefited from a five-day virtual digital skills training facilitated by Hon. Adedeji Dhikrullahi Stanley Olajide, member representing Ibadan North-West/Ibadan South-West Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, in partnership with the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA). The capacity-building initiative, which forms part of Hon. Olajide’s constituency development project, was aimed at equipping participants with essential digital competencies to enhance productivity and foster inclusion in the fast-paced digital economy. Modules covered during the training included digital communication and collaboration, content creation, the application…

Following some lingering crises between Ondo and Ekiti boundary communities, the government of the two states have met in Akure, the Ondo state capital, to provide a lasting solution to the disputes. Receiving his Ekiti state counterpart and her team on Thursday, the Deputy Governor of Ondo state, Dr Olayide Adelami, assured the boundary communities of a peaceful resolution by the two states. According to him, “the two states were together as one before Ekiti was created in 1996 and we still remain sisters. Everyone can attest to the fact that we are from the same source, in terms…

The outgoing State Director, National Orientation Agency, (NOA) Dr. Olukemi Afolayan has commended Governor Seyi Makinde’s administration for supporting the Agency through the establishment of the Oyo State Mobilization Agency for Socio-Economic Development (OYMASED) which has helped to ease the Agency’s operations and infrastructural development She said that improved road network had made it easier for the Agency to carry out sensitization assignments across the state, citing communities like Lanlate, Iseyin, Ogbomoso, Fapote Saki, Iwere-Ile, Ibadan less city and the municipals and many other communities Dr. Afolayan made this known during a send-off ceremony held in her honour…

What was meant to be a brief errand turned into one of the most memorable conversations of my week. It was a quiet Sunday evening. I had stopped by a popular filling station along Old Ife Road to buy fuel and make a quick payment using my ATM card. To my dismay, the transaction failed — not once, but three times — and each time, my account was debited. As frustrating as it was, I managed to keep my cool. My years as a banker had taught me how to deal with agitated customers; now I was simply living…

Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo state has congratulated farmers in the state, under the auspices of Ondo State Agricultural Commodities Association (OSACA), as they mark 10 years of existence. Founded in 2015, OSACA is an umbrella body for agric commodity associations and farmers in Ondo state, aimed at fostering collaboration among farmers, policymakers and other players in the food production chain. Speaking at an event marking the 10th anniversary of the association in Akure on Tuesday, Governor Aiyedatiwa, who was represented by his deputy, Olayide Adelami, said the state government is proud of the growth and achievements of the…

Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has carried out a cabinet reshuffle. The governor, in a letter signed by his Chief of Staff, Otunba Segun Ogunwuyi, made this disclosure on Monday. According to the letter, the reshuffle will see the Commissioner for Energy and Mineral Resources, Barr. Seun Ashamu, move to the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources, while the current Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, Hon Abdulmojeed Mogbonjubola, will move to the Ministry of Public Works, Infrastructure and Transport. The Commissioner for Public Works, Prof Dahud Shangodoyin, has been moved to the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources. Similarly,…

A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Oyo State, Mustapha Adeyanju, has congratulated Hon. Abdulmojeed Mogbonjubola on his recent redeployment as the Honourable Commissioner for Works and Public Transport by Governor Seyi Makinde. In a statement made available to the press, Adeyanju who was the former Chief of Staff, Ido local government, commended Governor Makinde for his visionary leadership and strategic decision in appointing Hon. Mogbonjubola to a key ministry central to the infrastructural and transportation priorities of the administration. He described Hon. Mogbonjubola, popularly known as “Jagaban,” as a thoroughbred professional and loyal party man whose…

The Oyo State Government has approved the nomination and appointment of Dr. Saka Balogun as the new Balogun of Ogbomosoland. This was disclosed in a statement by the Commissioner for Information, Prince Dotun Oyelade. According to the statement, a document from the office of the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters, Hon. Ademola Ojo, revealed that the stool of the Balogun of Ogbomosoland has been vacant following the demise of the former Balogun of Ogbomosoland, Alhaji Shittu Fasina. According to the information Commissioner, Dr. Saka Balogun was unanimously nominated by the Balogun Taiwo Atere-Gbebi Ruling House and endorsed…

The Baale of Ekotedo, Elder (Dr) Taiye Ayorinde, has said that Oyo State workers and pensioners will not hesitate to stone anyone who denigrates the state governor, ‘Seyi Makinde. While speaking in an interview with The People’s Verdict, the nonagenarian community leader said, “While the opposition members may see Makinde as a burden, to the people of Oyo State, Governor ‘Seyi Makinde is a blessing. Go and ask the teachers, go and ask the pensioners. They will tell you, ‘Don’t say nonsense in our presence.’ They can stone you if you say Makinde is not a blessing. The teachers…