Newsletter 124: As We Await the Defection of Hunger

The Business of Governance Newsletter No 124 | October 2025 How are you doing today? I am sure many of you have been following the recent defections of politicians—especially the governors who have left the Peoples Democratic Party for the All Progressives Congress and other parties.   With these defections, political pundits have been busy […]

GSM Newsletter 123: Reflections on Trust, Money and Leadership

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 123 | October 2025 How are you doing? It has been a very eventful past week for me. I cut short my annual leave so I could […]

Newsletter122: A Pause for My Thoughts

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 122 | September 2025 Over the past days, I have enjoyed a rare gift: time alone with my thoughts. Catching up on other parts of my life that […]

Newsletter No 120 – Reflections from Six Years of Service

Governor Seyi Makinde with the New Olubadan - Showing restraint in power

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 120 | August 2025 As another week of service passes, I find myself reflecting more deeply on six years of leadership in Oyo State. One lesson has […]

Newsletter119: Tourism Summit Updates and More

Post Tourism Summitr, Governor Seyi Makinde visits Nairobi, Kenya.

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 119 | August 2025 I extend my heartfelt gratitude to everyone who joined us at the International Tourism Summit #ITSOyoState2025, especially our esteemed investors who graciously took […]

Governor Seyi Makinde’s Achievements: Six Years in Office – Healthcare

OYO STATE PRIMARY HEALTH CARE BOARD: Promise Made Promise Kept We will ensure that renovation works are completed, and infrastructure development initiated especially in the outstanding 93 PHCs. We will accomplish this through funding and efficient supervision in the first two years of being re-elected. Renovation work has commenced with 106 PHCs listed for revitalisation […]

Governor Seyi Makinde’s Achievements: Six Years in Office – Rule of Law

We will continue to run an effective feedback system through which the citizens can hold the government accountable. These Executive Orders establish mechanisms for public oversight of government actions – EO No. 1 of 2023 on the Protection of Mining Communities Against Insecurity and Exploitation in Oyo State EO No. 2 of 2023 On the […]

Governor Seyi Makinde’s Achievements: Six Years in Office – Other Sectors

From promises made to promises kept. Read all about Governor Seyi Makinde’s achievements in the other sectors under Omituntun 2.0 as he marks five years in office.  The sectors include Environment, Energy, Water Supply, Rule of law an d lands and urban development. Energy Water Supply Lands Housing and Urban Development Youth and Sports Development […]

Governor Seyi Makinde’s Achievements: Six Years in Office – Security

Promise Made Promise Kept We will construct the permanent site of the Police Mobile Force Squadron (PMF 72) at Ago Are and increase the number of Police Mobile Force Squadrons in Oyo State from two to five within four years of our tenure. The Nigeria Police Force 72 mobile force squadron, Ago Are, was constructed […]

Governor Seyi Makinde’s Achievements: Six Years in Office – Economy

From promises made to promises kept. Read all about Governor Seyi Makinde’s achievements in the economy under Omituntun 2.0 as he marks six years in office.  Agriculture Infrastructure Solid Minerals Development Tourism Internally Generated Revenue Ease of Doing Business Agriculture Promise Made Promise Kept We will complete the construction of the Eruwa Agribusiness Industrial Hub […]