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 […]

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.

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 […]

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, […]