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.

Oyo launches AfCFTA implementation strategy Friday - ITREALMS

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... Says move will accelerate economic growth, boost livelihoods

The Oyo State Government will on Friday, September 12, 2025, launch its African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Implementation Strategy, marking a historic milestone in Nigeria’s sub-national economic integration drive, reports ITREALMS.

Governor ‘Seyi Makinde’s administration said the strategy reflects its commitment to expanding Oyo State’s economy, boosting trade opportunities, and improving livelihoods.

Makinde's infrastructure drive transforms Oyo into South-West economic hub - ITREALMS

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The Oyo State is rapidly emerging as the South-West's new economic powerhouse, a transformation directly attributed to Governor 'Seyi Makinde's visionary infrastructure development, according to Hon. Abdulmojeed Olawale Mogbonjubola, Commissioner for Public Works, Infrastructure and Transport. 

Speaking at the Omituntun 2.0 Inter-Ministerial Press Briefing, the Commissioner affirmed that the state's delivery of high-impact roads, hydraulics, and strategic transport policies has firmly established it as a prime destination for investors.

SAfER II: Oyo begins distribution of 10kg rice to 30,000 residents - ITREALMS

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... As Dangote Foundation lauds Makinde

The Oyo State Government has begun the second phase of the Sustainable Action for Economic Recovery (SAfER). The state government kick-started the phase with the distribution of 10kg bags of rice to 30,000 residents at the weekend.

Speaking at the presentation of the food relief item held at the Local Government Training School, Secretariat, Ibadan, the Secretary of the SAfER Committee and Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning, Professor Musibau Babatunde, said the food distribution was aimed at alleviating poverty among residents.

Gov Makinde receives Oyo State ASPs Cadets - ITREALMS

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The Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde has received in audience the Regular Course 7 ASP contingent from the state, reports ITREALMS.

Also in audience during the visit include the Chief of Staff to Oyo State Governor, Hon Segun Ogunwuyi; Speaker, Oyo State House of Assembly, Hon Debo Ogundoyin; Head of Service, Mrs Olubunmi Oni; Commissioner of Police, Oyo State Command, Johnson Adenola; Special Adviser on Security, CP Fatai Owoseni (rtd) and other Cadets.

Alesinloye Market: Oyo govt orders full enumeration, verification of victims - ITREALMS

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The Oyo State Government has directed the Oyo State Emergency Management Agency (Oyo SEMA) to carry out a full enumeration and verification of the victims over the last Tuesday's fire incident at Alesinlonye market in Ibadan, reports ITREALMS.

This is coming as the government clarified that some 90 people and not 500 were victims of the fire incident against the report in a section of the media.

Oyo Govt assures of quality job on Iseyin-Saki road rehabilitation - ITREALMS

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The Oyo State Government has assured of quality delivery on the ongoing limited rehabilitation of 83.82 kilometres Iseyin-Okaka-Saki Road.

The government gave this indication on Thursday, noting that the project is being properly supervised by Resident Engineers from the Oyo State Ministry of Public Works and Transport.

Health insurance: Oyo enrolls 10,000 primary school pupils, gets UNICEF commendation - ITREALMS

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The Oyo State Government has enrolled about 10,000 vulnerable children in public primary schools into the state's Health Insurance Scheme under the Oyo State Health Insurance Agency (OYSHIA).

Oyo State governor, 'Seyi Makinde, who was represented by the Deputy Governor, Barr. Abdulraheem Bayo Lawal, presented the health insurance identity cards to beneficiaries at the flag-off of the public primary pupils health insurance scheme, held at the Ibadan Civic Centre, Idi Ape, Ibadan, on Thursday.

Its official! Oyo govt to regulate hospitality sector to boost IGR - ITREALMS

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In line with the commitment of Governor ‘Seyi Makinde to expand the economy of Oyo State through tourism and hospitality, the state government has expressed its readiness to clamp down on illegal and unregistered hotels and hospitality businesses in the state.

Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Dr. Wasiu Olatunbosun, made this known at a press conference held at the Conference Room of the Ministry, Secretariat, Agodi, Ibadan, on Wednesday.

Makinde commissions Oyo first independent power project, beckons on investors - ITREALMS

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The Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has called on investors in the energy sector to partner with the state, as he commissioned the first independent power project in the state, declaring, there is a huge energy market in the state, reports ITREALMS.

He stated this on Friday, while commissioning the first phase of the 11 Megawatts Ibadan Hybrid Power Plant, the state's first-ever Independent Power Project, at the Power House, Secretariat, Agodi, Ibadan.

Oyo gaming board engages stakeholders on innovation, consumer safety - ITREALMS

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The Oyo State gaming community have been urged to collaborate with the state government, regulators and consumer rights groups to bring about more innovations and consumer safety within the sector.

The Oyo State Gaming and Lottery Board made this call at the 6th edition of the Stakeholders' Interactive Forum tagged “Boom or Burst,” which was organised by the Board on Wednesday.

Oyo State, Shell Nigeria Gas partner on distribution network - ITREALMS

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The Oyo State Government and Shell Nigeria Gas (SNG) have signed an agreement to develop a gas supply and distribution infrastructure that will deliver gas to industrial and commercial users in the state.

SNG will build and operate the gas distribution network, which will serve customers across Oyo State, for 20 years.

Makinde: We'll make Oyo Council of Obas, Chiefs functional again - ITREALMS

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Governor 'Seyi Makinde has expressed the readiness of his administration to fully resolve all issues and make the Oyo State Council of Obas and Chiefs functional again, stating that it has become imperative to restore the body.

The Special Adviser (Media) to Oyo State Governor, Mr. Sulaimon Olanrewaju in a press statement available to ITREALMS, quoted Governor Makinde as disclosing on Friday, when he met with traditional rulers across the state, at the House of Chiefs, Secretariat, Agodi, Ibadan, noted it has become expedient to resolve all issues so that the Council could contribute its quota to the development of the state in its official capacity.

Oyo State gets Electricity Regulatory Commission Act - ITREALMS

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Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, on Friday, signed into law the Oyo State Electricity Regulatory Commission Bill 2024.

The governor, who performed the signing ceremony at the Conference Room of the Governor’s Office, Secretariat, Agodi, Ibadan, said the signing was to give the state opportunity to develop its own roadmap to sustainable electricity.

Makinde: We’ll continue to uplift education in Oyo - ITREALMS

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Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has said that the state government will continue to support the Government College Ibadan Old Boys Association to lift the standard of education and equally restore the old glory of the school.

The governor said this on Saturday, at the Government College Ibadan, while commissioning several projects facilitated by the old students of different sets of the school.

SAfER: Oyo rolls out loans for YEAP beneficiaries - ITREALMS

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Participants in the Oyo State’s Youth Entrepreneurship in Agribusiness Project (YEAP) are to benefit from the N500 million loan the government is rolling out to support agribusiness as part of its Sustainable Actions for Economic Recovery (SAfER), reports ITREALMS.

YEAP is an Oyo State programme targeted at training young people in modern technology-driven agribusinesses and providing them with enterprise support.

OBJ: Makinde delivering benefits of democracy in Oyo - ITREALMS

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The former President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, has applauded the governor of Oyo State, ‘Seyi Makinde, for delivering the benefits of democracy to the state through building of infrastructure, education and restoration of the glory of the historical Fasola Farms, Oyo, among others.

Chief Obasanjo, who maintained that the essence of democracy is about the wellbeing and welfare of the people, noted that Makinde "is doing extremely well" and that the people of the state have given their mandate to the "right person."

Makinde swears-in two additional commissioners - ITREALMS

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The Oyo State governor, 'Seyi Makinde, on Thursday, swore-in the duo of Dr. Oluwaserimi Ajetunmobi and Miss Wasilat Adegoke as Commissioners for Health and Youths & Sport, respectively, charging them to key into his vision for the sustainable development of the state.

Makinde equally charged the new commissioners not to be afraid of taking actions in their respective Ministries, stating that it is important for all members of the state's Executive Council to study and understand the objectives of the Roadmap for the Sustainable Development of Oyo State, 2023-2027 and to key into the same in their respective Ministries.

Oyo govt opens alternative road in Olodo, promises to fix collapsed bridge - ITREALMS

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The Oyo State government has opened an alternative route in the Olodo axis, appealing to road users not to hinder the flow of traffic on the new route, following the collapse of the bridge, reports ITREALMS.

The Commissioner for Works, Public Infrastructure and Transport, Professor Daud Kehinde Shangodoyin, who visited the 2.5 kilometre Oki Junction-Olodo Bank Road fixed by the government as an alternative route for road users in the axis, said the collapsed bridge would also be fixed in six months.

May Day: You're adding value to governance in Oyo says Makinde - ITREALMS

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Oyo State Governor, 'Seyi Makinde, on Sunday, commended labour unions in the state for adding value to governance and improved social rights of the people.

The governor, while speaking at the 2022 May Day Ceremony, held at the Lekan Salami Sport Complex, Adamasingba, Ibadan, said that his administration recognises the sacrifices, forbearance, and contributions of all workers in the state in the face of the difficulties and challenges posed by the current economic reality in the country.