Newsletter 146: A Peek into the Reset Agenda
In his newsletter 146, HE Seyi Makinde shares a peek into the Reset Agenda with its four pillars: Education, Economy, Security and Socio-Political Development
September 17, 2026
In his newsletter 146, HE Seyi Makinde shares a peek into the Reset Agenda with its four pillars: Education, Economy, Security and Socio-Political Development
HE Seyi Makinde defines Reset Nigeria as a national movement to rebuild systems and institutions that repeatedly produce poor outcomes, using petroleum pricing to illustrate his approach: interrogate the underlying system rather than accept the conventional policy choices presented as the only alternatives.
As official campaigning for the 2027 presidential election begins, HE Seyi Makinde introduces Reset Nigeria as his central campaign proposition, promising stakeholder engagement across all six geopolitical zones and a manifesto that explains proposed interventions, funding, implementation and measurable outcomes rather than relying on slogans and promises.
Following the safe return of the Oriire abductees, HE Seyi Makinde turns to a Federal High Court judgment rejecting an EFCC demand for years of unspecified Oyo State records, arguing that accountability must operate within the rule of law while reaffirming that he intends to pursue his presidential bid.
Ahead of the first YEAP-SAfER disbursements, HE Seyi Makinde presents entrepreneurship support as part of a broader economic system rather than temporary relief, arguing that sustainable development requires consistent structures capable of supporting entrepreneurs and reproducing results at scale.
Following the commissioning of 540 market stalls in Ibadan North, HE Seyi Makinde explains why government should provide viable alternatives before enforcing restrictions on street trading, while acknowledging and apologising for his own role in circumstances contributing to the PDP’s internal crisis.
Following Oyo State’s 50th anniversary celebrations, HE Seyi Makinde reflects on the State’s history and the responsibility of the present generation to build on earlier foundations, turning attention from commemoration towards the remaining work of his administration and Oyo State’s future.
Ahead of Oyo State’s golden jubilee, HE Seyi Makinde frames the anniversary as both celebration and reflection, connecting fifty years of the State’s history with his administration’s stated objective of building institutions and systems capable of serving generations beyond individual governments.
Drawing from Joan Didion’s The Year of Magical Thinking, HE Seyi Makinde describes Nigeria as grieving lives, displaced communities, weakened institutions and unrealised expectations, arguing that national recovery requires acknowledging loss while choosing deliberately to rebuild.
Closing 2025, HE Seyi Makinde reflects on a demanding year of economic, social and political pressures, reviewing progress in institutional strengthening and development while looking towards the final phase of his administration and the choices that will shape Oyo State beyond his tenure.
