Makinde: Oyo State is primed to become West Africa’s tourism hub - ITREALMS

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Governor ‘Seyi Makinde has declared that Oyo State is on a definitive path to becoming the tourism capital of South-West Nigeria, citing a strategic shift from "personality-driven" projects to "system-driven" governance, reports ITREALMS.

Speaking on Wednesday at the International Tourism Summit Oyo State 2026, held at the University of Ibadan, Makinde emphasized that his administration has spent years laying the groundwork through infrastructure, security, and policy institutionalization to ensure the sector outlives his tenure.

Makinde vows to leave sustainable transport legacy in Oyo, commisions Omololu Olunloyo Park - ITREALMS

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Governor ‘Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to completely restructuring the state’s transportation sector to establish a sustainable and well-organised legacy, reports ITREALMS.

The Governor announced this on Sunday during the official opening of a leisure park named after the late former Governor Victor Omololu Olunloyo at Airport Road, Alakia, Ibadan.

LG political functionaries urge Makinde to run for Presidency in 2027 - ITREALMS

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Local Government political functionaries across Oyo State have urged Governor ‘Seyi Makinde to contest the 2027 presidential election, citing his leadership record and economic reforms in the state.

The call was made on Tuesday at a solidarity rally held at the Secretariat, Agodi, Ibadan, which drew together Local Government Secretaries, Chiefs of Staff to Council Chairmen, Supervisory Councillors, and Special Assistants from all 33 local government areas.

Makinde presents instruments of office to Ladoja as 44th Olubadan - ITREALMS

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…Governor says chieftaincy succession challenges now over

History was made in Ibadan on Friday as Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, formally presented the staff and instruments of office to the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba (Senator) Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, Arusa I, at a colourful ceremony held at Mapo Hall Arcade.

Governor Makinde declared that the Olubadan traditional succession system remains sacrosanct, assuring that the lingering disputes of recent years are now resolved. He prayed that Oba Ladoja’s reign would usher in peace, unity, and prosperity for Ibadanland.

Economic Transformation: Shettima, AfDB President, Makinde launch major agribusiness hub - ITREALMS

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In a significant boost to Nigeria's agricultural landscape, Vice-President Kashim Shettima, African Development Bank (AfDB) President Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, and Oyo State Governor 'Seyi Makinde today broke ground for the Oyo State Agribusiness Industrial Hub in Ijaiye. 

This landmark project, part of the Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zone (SAPZ) initiative, promises to unlock immense economic potential, create jobs, and bolster food security across the region.

Makinde: Why Ibadan chieftaincy system'll continue to remain solid - ITREALMS

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Oyo State governor, 'Seyi Makinde, has explained that the Ibadan traditional institution will continue to remain solid as a result of his administration's bold decision to address the challenges that surrounded the system when he took office in 2019.

The governor noted that he utilised the opportunity of the crisis faced by the institution to strengthen it and to bring unity back to the institution.

Makinde received National Sports Festival torch of unity - ITREALMS

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The Executive Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde has received the national sports festival torch of unity, reports ITREALMS.

Receiving the torch on behalf of Gov. Makinde, the Deputy Governor of Oyo State, Barr Bayo Lawal in the company of the Commissioner for Youth and Sports, Hon Wasilat Adegoke were handed over the symbol by the South West Zonal Coordinator, National Sports Commission, Evelyn Fabunmi.

Makinde: Infrastructure, security enablers for economy - ITREALMS

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The Governor of Oyo State, ‘Seyi Makinde, has declared that he will not be distracted by the clamour in some quarters for him to run for Presidency in 2027.

The governor noted that he would not allow anyone to set an agenda for him, adding that as of now, he remained committed to delivering infrastructure, policies and programmes that will make lives more meaningful for the people, which is the mandate given to him by the Oyo State people.

Makinde visits Alesinloye Market, vows to avert recurrence of fire incident - ITREALMS

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Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has declared that his administration will restructure the Alesinloye Market, Ibadan, to avert a recurrence of the fire incident that destroyed goods worth millions of Naira in March, reports ITREALMS.

The governor also said that the state government has provided some sort of palliatives to serve as an immediate cushion for the victims of the fire incident.

Makinde empathises with traders over Aleshinloye market fire incident - ITREALMS

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The Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has commiserated with traders, who lost properties to a fire outbreak, which destroyed shops and goods at the popular Aleshinloye Market in Ibadan, in the early hours of Wednesday.

The governor, who was represented by the Deputy Governor, Barr. Abdulraheem Bayo Lawal, expressed the government’s sympathy to the victims of the fire outbreak during an on-the-spot assessment of the incident.

Oke Ogun PDP stakeholders pass vote of confidence in Makinde - ITREALMS

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Leaders and stakeholders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 10 Local Government Areas of Oke Ogun in Oyo North Senatorial District have passed a vote of confidence in the Oyo State governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde.

This was as they unanimously declared their loyalty and commitment to the party and the leadership of Governor Makinde, noting that all efforts would be made to ensure that the party continues to record success in all local governments of Oke Ogun and the state at large.

Former G-5 Govs, Bode George, others pay condolence visit to Makinde - ITREALMS

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The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Barr. Nyesom Wike, on Wednesday, led two ex-governors in the former G-5 Governors' Forum, senators and a former Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives to pay a condolence visit to the governor of Oyo State, 'Seyi Makinde, reports ITREALMS.

Wike, who arrived Makinde's Ikolaba residence in company of the former governors of Abia and Benue states, Dr Okezie Ikpeazu and Pastor Samuel Ortom, commiserated with the governor, stating that "whatever affects him also affects the G-5 Governors."

Makinde: We'll continue to foster innovations, partnership for Oyo's development - ITREALMS

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Oyo State governor, 'Seyi Makinde, has said that his government will continue to come up with innovative ideas and build the right partnerships that will bring about desired development and propel the state into a great future.

The governor stated this on Tuesday at the official launch of the first phase of telecommunications and digitalisation partnership between Globacom Limited and Oyo State Road Traffic Management Authority (OYRTMA), held at the Local Government Training School, Secretariat, Agodi, Ibadan.

2024 World Food Day: What we're doing to boost food security says Makinde - ITREALMS

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The Oyo State Governor, 'Seyi Makinde, has declared that his government will not relent in its effort to boost food security and safe functioning of the food supply chain in the state.

He maintained that the government has taken several steps to promote agriculture and ensure food security in the state, including providing support to thousands of smallholder farmers and farmers' associations.

CJN, Makinde, lawyers, associates pay glowing tributes to late Justice Gbolagunte - ITREALMS

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The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Kayode Ariwoola; Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State; Senior Advocates of Nigeria, led by Chief Folake Solanke; lawyers; Judges of various courts; as well as associates on Monday converged on the premises of the Oyo State High Court, Ring Road, Ibadan, pouring encomiums and tributes on late Justice Adegboye Ayinla Gbolagunte, who died on June 24, 2024 at 64.

Justice Gbolagunte, of the Oyo State Judiciary, is survived by his widow, Wuraola Ayoola, and three children.

Makinde approves appointment of Olakunleyin as 43rd Olubadan - ITREALMS

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Finally, the Oyo State governor, Engr. 'Seyi Makinde, has approved the appointment of Oba Akinloye Owolabi Olakuleyin as the 43rd Olubadan of lbadanland, reports ITREALMS

The governor gave the approval in a memo signed on June 14, 2024, in exercise of the powers conferred on him by Section 19 (Cap 28) Law of Oyo State 2000 as amended.

Makinde assents mobilisation agency for economic devt bill, appoints Thomas, DG - ITREALMS

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... As former Minister, Gana, hails gov

The Oyo State governor, 'Seyi Makinde, has signed into law the Executive Bill establishing the Oyo State Mobilisation Agency for Socio-Economic Development (OYMASED), noting that his administration will continue to prioritise economic development in order to solve major challenges in the state.

While signing the Bill passed by the House of Assembly into Law at the Governor's Office, Secretariat, Agodi, Ibadan, on Tuesday, Governor Makinde also announced the appointment of a former Commissioner for Education in the state, Dr Morohunkola Thomas, who is his Special Adviser on Socio-Economic Development, as the Director General of the agency.

Assault: Makinde condemns attack on OYRTMA officials - ITREALMS

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The Oyo State governor, 'Seyi Makinde, has condemned the brutalisation of two officials of the Oyo State Road Transport Management Agency (OYRTMA) by Nigeria Immigration Service personnel in Ibadan.

The governor decried the inhumane treatment meted out to the OYRTMA officials for apprehending an officer of the Immigration Service for violation of traffic rules.

Makinde offers free shops to 700 traders, Soludo applauds - ITREALMS

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The Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has declared that 700 street traders displaced by the Agodi Gate Junction Improvement Works will be given free stalls in the new market built in the area as part of the project.

The governor stated this on Friday at the commissioning of the Idi Ape, Civic Centre, Agodi Gate Junction Improvement Projects, noting that the projects will reduce the number of man-hours spent by residents commuting roads in the city.

Ramadan is time for increased prayers, good neighbourliness says Makinde - ITREALMS

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The Oyo State governor, 'Seyi Makinde, has congratulated the Muslim Ummah in the state and across the world on the commencement of the month of Ramadan 1445.

The governor, who described the holy month as a blessed month in which Allah rewards the worship of the Muslim Ummah, charged Muslims to increase their prayers for the country and the state.