Tag: Gov Seyi Makinde
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Our Infrastructure projects will drive economic growth – Makinde
Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, says the various Infrastructure projects being executed by his administration are targeted at not only development of the state, but also economic growth. Makinde said this on Saturday when he received the leadership of the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE), in his office at the State Secretariat, Agodi Ibadan.…
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2023: Makinde pledges to focus on tourism, solid minerals if re-elected
Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has pledged to focus on tourism and solid minerals development if re-elected into office in 2023. Makinde made the pledge in Iseyin during the 41 days Muslim Fidau Prayers for the late Aseyin of Iseyin, Oba Abdulganiyu Salau. Newsmen reports that the event was held at the Iseyin District…
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No plans to return some schools to original owners, says Oyo State Govt
The Oyo State Government says there’s no plan to return some schools to missionaries or individuals. This is contained in a statement signed and issued on Sunday in Ibadan by the Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Mr Abdulrahman Abduraheem. AbdulRaheem, was reacting to insinuations that the state government indicated its readiness “to return schools to…
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Soun of Ogbomosho: CAN, Chief Iman disagree on choice of Pastor Afolabi
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has appealed to Governor Seyi Makinde not to overlook Pastor Afolabi Olaoye for the position of Soun of Ogbomoso because he’s not a Muslim. The Ogbomoso CAN chapter Chairman, Joseph Adegoke made this development known when granting an interview to newsmen on the matter.
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BREAKING: Makinde approves Lekan Balogun’s appointment as 42nd Olubadan
Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has approved the appointment of Senator Lekan Balogun as the 42nd Olubadan of Ibadanland. The approval follows a recommendation by the Olubadan-in-Council, according to a statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Mr. Taiwo Adisa. The statement quoted the governor as wishing the newly confirmed Olubadan a peaceful…