Following the appointment of Bayo Lawal as Deputy Governor, HE Seyi Makinde outlines plans to rehabilitate feeder roads through the World Bank-assisted RAAMP and introduces a new solid-waste management architecture, insisting that governance must continue despite the approaching elections.
Following the PDP presidential and state primaries, HE Seyi Makinde congratulates Atiku Abubakar, discusses the Ibadan Circular Road and Ajoda New Town, and again urges Nigerians who want to change politics to join parties and begin building structures ahead of 2027.
Approaching three years in office, HE Seyi Makinde previews his administration’s scorecard, including over 550 km of road projects, plans for an international airport, the Ibadan Circular Road and Iseyin–Fapote–Ogbomoso Road, while signalling an imminent decision on a second term.
Following the deaths of Olubadan Oba Saliu Adetunji and former Oyo State Governor Adebayo Alao-Akala, HE Seyi Makinde reflects on loss and remembers Alao-Akala’s service to Oyo State and planned involvement in the Iseyin–Ogbomoso Road project.
As Oyo State flags off the 34.85-km Oyo–Iseyin Road and 3.2-km Ibadan Airport Road, HE Seyi Makinde argues that investing in infrastructure may be less politically expedient than handouts but provides a stronger foundation for sustainable development.
Ahead of another birthday visit to Saki, HE Seyi Makinde explains why experiencing communities first-hand matters for policymaking, while highlighting plans for the Moniya business district and Ibadan Inland Dry Port as part of moving people from poverty to prosperity.
Following the PDP National Convention, HE Seyi Makinde introduces “Operation Rescue Nigeria”, arguing for innovative approaches to poverty and development, investment in human capital and infrastructure, and greater political participation ahead of the 2023 elections.
HE Seyi Makinde discusses accountability through Oyo State’s infrastructure challenges, explaining the ₦96.68 billion allocation to infrastructure, the Alternate Project Funding Approach and partnerships with France on agribusiness, rural roads and markets.
Following controversy over the reopening of the Lekan Salami Sports Complex, HE Seyi Makinde addresses claims that the stadium flooded, explains why the main bowl was commissioned before the entire complex was completed and links the project to sports tourism and 3SC’s return.
