Newsletter 138: We Will Win This War

The Business of Governance Newsletter No 138 | May 2026 How are you doing? What an action-packed last two weeks it has been. The political space has been brimming with activity and as they say, 24 hours is a long time in politics. At the same time, the economic realities many Nigerians are dealing with […]

Governor Seyi Makinde’s Speech at Harvard Kennedy School

Governor Seyi Makinde delivering his speech at Harvard Kennedy School on 22 April 2026

Being the Speech by His Excellency Seyi Makinde, FNSE, Executive Governor of Oyo State at Harvard Kennedy School on 22 April 2026, Themed “From First Office to Lasting Impact: Industrialisation, Leadership, and the Discipline of Continuity”.

Newsletter 137: The Decisions Ahead and What You Should Expect

Legacy in Motion 6 Years of Re-Engineering a Modern Oyo State Legacy in Motion 6 Years of Re-Engineering a Modern Oyo State The Business of Governance Newsletter No 137 | April 2026 I hope you are keeping well despite the economic and political realities we currently face. Recently, we took steps to ease the impact […]

Newsletter 135: Building a System That Works

The Business of Governance Newsletter No 135 | March 2026 How are you? I am doing quite well as we prepare to begin the disbursement of funds to the first batch of beneficiaries under the YEAP-SAfER programme on Monday, 23 March 2026. This is one of the defining moments of our administration and I find […]

GSM Newsletter No 134: Tyranny Thrives Where it is Unchallenged

The Business of Governance Newsletter No 134| March 2026 I hope you are doing well. Over the past few days, I have been reflecting on leadership, governance, and the responsibility that comes with holding public office. In quiet moments, reading often provides an opportunity to step back and examine the patterns of history. And so, […]

GSM Newsletter 133: Leadership That Delivers Before It Demands

The Business of Governance Newsletter No 133 | February 2026 I trust you are well and holding steady in these challenging economic times. Over the past weeks, we have continued the work of governance guided by principle and responsibility. One clear demonstration of this was the commissioning of 540 newly constructed market stalls in Ibadan […]