Governor Seyi Makinde’s 2025 State of the State Address
Being the State of the State Address Delivered by His Excellency Seyi Makinde, the Executive Governor of Oyo State on Friday, 20 June 2025.
Newsletter 91: Subject: Analysing the State of the State
The Business of Governance Newsletter No 91 June 2024 Hello Friend, It’s great writing to you again. How are you? And how are you coping with life’s challenges in general? The last two weeks have been full of engaging governance activities for me. In fact, earlier today, I had the opportunity to deliver a State […]
Governor Seyi Makinde’s State of the State Address
Being the State of the State Address by His Excellency Seyi Makinde FNSE, the Executive Governor of Oyo State, delivered at the State House of Assembly on Thursday, 13 June 2024.
State of the State Address by Governor Seyi Makinde, on the Second Anniversary of the Oyo State Ninth Assembly
Being the text of the State of the State Address by His Excellency Seyi Makinde, the Executive Governor of Oyo State, on the Second Anniversary of the Oyo State Ninth Assembly on Thursday, June 10, 2021 It is a privilege to be with you honourable members on this second anniversary of the Oyo State Ninth […]
STATE OF THE STATE ADDRESS ON THE FIRST ANNIVERSARY OF THE OYO STATE NINTH ASSEMBLY
If there is one thing that the COVID-19 pandemic should have taught us, it is that we have to get our house in order. Little did we know that in our lifetime, there would be any sickness that will force everyone, no matter their social class to depend on our local healthcare facilities for any chance at survival. With the Infectious Disease Centre at Olodo and more ongoing upgrades to healthcare facilities in Saki, Ogbomoso, Igbo Ora and Awe, we are in a better place, healthcare-wise, than we were a year ago.
Governor Seyi Makinde’s Remarks at the Inauguration of the Violent Crimes Response Unit in Oyo State
Being the Remarks by His Excellency Seyi Makinde, FNSE, the Executive Governor of Oyo State at the Inauguration and Office Commissioning of the Violent Crimes Response Unit in Oyo State on Saturday, 16 May 2026.
Declaration Speech of HE Seyi Makinde, FNSE, Ibadan, Oyo State
Being the declaration speech by His Excellency Seyi Makinde, FNSE, the Executive Governor of Oyo State at the Unity Mega Rally of the Grand Alliance Between PDP and APM at Mapo Hall Ibadan on Thursday, 14 May 2026 Let me start by appreciating the good people of Oyo State for giving us the opportunity to […]
Governor Seyi Makinde’s Keynote Address at the International Tourism Summit Oyo State 2026
Being the Keynote Address by His Excellency Seyi Makinde, the Executive Governor of Oyo State Themed “Continuity and Institutionalisation” at #ITSOyoState2026 on Wednesday, 13 May 2026.
Newsletter 136: Nigeria Must Not Become a One-Party State
The Business of Governance Newsletter No 136 | April 2026 I hope you are well despite the challenges in our dear country. Developments within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the African Democratic Congress (ADC), along with recent positions taken by INEC and the judiciary, are raising important questions. These are not just political issues, […]
GSM Newsletter 132: Oyo State at 50… Our Story Continues
The Business of Governance Newsletter No 132 | February 2026 How are you doing? I hope you were able to find time to be part of some of our golden jubilee activities. Well, the official activities marking Oyo State at 50 have ended and once again, I say thank you. Thank you to every indigene, […]