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This Is Not The 'Change' APC Promised, Makinde Laments

This Is Not The ‘Change’ APC Promised, Makinde Laments

May 27, 2021 8:37 am

Oyo State Governor, Oluseyi Makinde, has chided the Federal Government for low performance declaring that this was not the change Nigerians bargained for.

Makinde, speaking as the special guest at the commissioning of some roads built by Governor Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa State at the state capital, Yola, asked Nigerians whether what they are experiencing is what the All Progressives Congress (APC) promised when selling their presidential candidate at campaigns in 2015 and then 2019.

‘I have heard people say that all parties are the same. But tell them to compare the prosperity under 16 years of PDP to …

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Seyi Makinde: The Actions Of The Audio Governor

January 16, 2020 3:25 pm

Anyone who uses Social Media in Nigeria today, and who is remotely interested in the politics of the country, will be keenly aware of the searchlight beamed on Governor Seyi Makinde (GSM) and his activities in Oyo State in the last seven months. It is the consensus that he is doing well as governor. In some quarters, he is believed to be one of the most empathetic governors in Nigeria who is responsive to the needs of his people. Some have even gone as far as naming him as one of the top four contenders for the people’s choice …

Buhari Reportedly Summons Fayemi, Makinde, Abiodun

January 8, 2020 2:43 pm
Report reaching NAN from Ibadan, the Oyo state capital indicates that President Muhammadu Buhari has summoned the six governors from the South West region to a meeting at Aso Rock.

NAN gathered that the summon is connected with the launch of a new security outfit code-named Amotekun by the six governors.

It was gathered that the six governors, Seyi Makinde (Oyo), Gboyega Oyetola (Osun) Dapo Abiodun (Ogun) Rotimi Akeredolu (Ondo), Kayode Fayemi (Ekiti) and Babajide Sanwo-Olu (Lagos) had last year agreed to establish a security outfit that will put a stop to the insecurity situation in the region.

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SPN To Makinde: Prioritize Implementation Of ₦30,000 Wage

January 3, 2020 11:19 am
Socialist Party of Nigeria (SPN) has asked Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State to give priority to early implementation of the new minimum wage of ₦30, 000 in the state.

State Secretary of the party, Comrade Ayodeji Adigun in a statement made available to journalists in Ibadan, stressed that in as much as the party commended the governor for early payment of Oyo workers December salaries as well as the 13th month salary, the governor should facilitate timely implementation of the new minimum wage.

The party observed that while it welcomes the fact that the committee to negotiate the modalities

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We Remain In Office By Law –Sacked LG Chairmen Dare Makinde

January 1, 2020 5:26 am
Local government chairmen who were sacked by Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State under the umbrella of the Association of Local Government of Nigeria (ALGON) have declared that they remained in office by the provision of the law of the land.

They made this declaration via a statement signed by ALGON Chairman, Prince Ayodeji Abass-Aleshinloye, a copy of which was made available to THISDAY in Ibadan on Tuesday.

THISDAY recalls that Makinde had in May shortly after his inauguration asked the Chairmen who were elected during the administration of the immediate past Governor, Mr. Abiola Ajimobi to hand over the

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Oyo: Sacked LG Chairmen Dare Seyi Makinde

December 30, 2019 5:00 am
Local government chairmen who were sacked by Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State under the umbrella of Association of Local Government of Nigeria (ALGON) have warned the newly inaugurated Local Council chairmen in the state against engaging in any transaction on behalf of their respective councils.

They made this declaration via a statement issued by ALGON Chairman, Prince Ayodeji Abass-Aleshinloye and the Secretary, Pastor Jesutoye Oluyinka, a copy of which was made available to DAILY POST on Monday.

In the letter addressed to the chairman, bankers to local government councils and Local Council Development Authority (LCDAs), Heads of Local Government

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Makinde: I Will Break Toes To Serve My People

December 27, 2019 10:25 am

On Thursday, Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, said he would not mind breaking some toes if it would enable him to serve the ordinary people of the state and also fight for their rights.

According to a statement made available to by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Taiwo Adisa, said the governor, who clocked 52 on Christmas Day, made the declaration during his Birthday Thanksgiving Service held at the St Peter’s Cathedral, Aremo, Ibadan.

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He said his determination to render service to the ordinary people informed his decision to …

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Makinde Proposes ₦208.8bn Budget

November 28, 2019 3:54 am

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State on Wednesday presented an appropriation bill of ₦208, 802,972,878 to the state House of Assembly for the 2020 fiscal year.

Capital expenditure made up 47.9 per cent of the total budget estimate, while the total recurrent expenditure for the 2020 financial year stood at N108, 660, 282,832, representing 52.1 per cent of the budget proposal.

Makinde said the importance of the 20 per cent “increase on the 2019 budget should not be lost on us.”

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The governor added, “Increased allocation to capital projects

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PDP Berates APC For Attack On Makinde, Musa Wada

November 16, 2019 3:08 am

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) yesterday berated the All Progressives Congress (APC) for sending armed thugs to invade the venue of the meeting of its leaders, including Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde and the PDP candidate, Engr. Musa Wada, in Lokoja.

The party said in a statement by Kola Ologbondiyan, the National Publicity Secretary that several hooded APC thugs, armed with automatic rifles and other dangerous weapons, invaded the venue of the meeting which had Governor Makinde, Wada, his running mate, Hon. Samuel Aro, the PDP National Publicity Secretary, Kola Ologbondiyan, as well as other party chieftains in attendance.

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Masked Security Men Attack Makinde In Lokoja Hotel

November 15, 2019 3:47 pm

Oyo Governor Seyi Makinde and Governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Saturday’s election in Kogi state, Musa Wada on Friday escaped being whisked away by masked gunmen, who attacked the Suitorial Hotel where they were lodged.

The gunmen, dressed in police uniforms and bullet proof masks, were said to have arrived the hotel at about 12.50 pm with some of them scaling the fence to gain access.

Makinde is the Chairman of the PDP Governorship campaign Council for Kogi state.

The gunmen however did not succeed in gaining access into the hotel as security men attached to …

Makinde Urges Parents To Prioritise Children’s Education

November 10, 2019 11:42 am

Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo state has urged parents and guardians to prioritise the education of their children and wards.

Makinde made the call on Sunday at St. Paul Anglican Church, Yemetu, Ibadan, during the 80th Thanksgiving Service, organised for Mrs Abigael Makinde, the governor’s mother.

He also urged parents and guardians to give their children and wards qualitative education in order to secure their future.

The governor said his administration was providing ”free and qualitative education ”in the state’s public primary and secondary schools in view of the importance attached to education.

He, therefore, advised parents and guardians …

Makinde Grants Approval For Recruitment Of Teachers

Makinde Grants Approval For Recruitment Of Teachers

October 24, 2019 2:53 pm
  • Threatens to deal with saboteurs of education policies

Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, on Wednesday, announced that he had given approval for the recruitment of teachers into the state’s teaching service, noting that his government is re-engineering education for “long-lasting positive results.”

A statement signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr. Taiwo Adisa, indicated that the Governor stated this while speaking at the commissioning of a ₦50 million multipurpose hall donated to the Ilora Baptist Grammar School, Ilora, by an old student, Mr. Remi Oyekola.

The statement also quoted the Governor as indicating that the state government …

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