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Against the backdrop of rising fuel and living costs, HE Seyi Makinde combines a message of resilience with Oyo State’s agricultural response, citing lower food inflation and plans for a Rungis-style wholesale farmers’ market and 3,000-ha Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zone at Ijaiye.
Following an expanded Oyo State Security Council meeting on threats from criminal herders, illegal miners and bandits, HE Seyi Makinde turns to the Rivers State emergency, opposing the suspension of elected executive and legislative institutions and arguing that democratic principles must be defended irrespective of political loyalties.
As Fasola attracts international attention, HE Seyi Makinde openly assesses shortcomings in Oyo State’s agribusiness interventions — including a 5% success rate in one farmer-support programme and delays at Fasola — arguing that failed assumptions should be identified, learned from and corrected as the model expands.
Following the African Business Forum in Ethiopia, HE Seyi Makinde outlines plans for trade engagement with the Republic of Benin and a visit by Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio to Fasola, presenting the agribusiness hub as a pilot whose lessons will be applied at Eruwa.
Following the death of his eldest brother, Sunday Olufunmilayo Makinde, HE Seyi Makinde reflects on their relationship and credits him with broadening his horizons, modelling hard work and honesty and influencing his early ambition to obtain a degree before joining the military.
One year after the Bodija explosion, HE Seyi Makinde reports that suspects are being prosecuted under the Terrorism Prohibition and Prevention Act, announces a memorial and financial support for victims and cites Executive Order 001, 2024 on the safe
Beginning 2025, HE Seyi Makinde sets timelines for the Rashidi Ladoja Circular Road and Samuel Ladoke Akintola Airport upgrade, while shifting emphasis towards policies, human-capital development and civil-service reform, including the appointment of over 40 Permanent Secretaries.
Closing out 2024, HE Seyi Makinde reports a redesign of the Adegbayi Junction–Bus Terminal–Iwo Road Interchange to accommodate higher traffic volumes and approval of a free medical mission across all 33 LGAs, before reflecting on family, teamwork and public service.
Following the flag-off of the 3,250-ha Eruwa Agribusiness Industrial Hub, HE Seyi Makinde applies lessons from the Fasola pilot while announcing completion of the first 5MW phase of Oyo State’s 11MW Independent Power Project, intended eventually to power public infrastructure and Light Up Oyo.
