Governor Seyi Makinde’s Keynote Address at the Conference of Presiding Officers of Nigeria Legislature
And so, today, I have another opportunity to deliver the keynote address to you, the Presiding Officers of the Nigeria Legislature, on the topic, “Imperatives of Constitutional Amendments.”
Governor Seyi Makinde’s Remarks at the Groundbreaking Ceremony to Construct the Nigerian Air Force Base, Ibadan
So far, the Oyo State Government has been working collaboratively with the various security agencies in the state. When completed, this new base will improve the operational reach of the Nigerian Air Force in Oyo State and enhance crisis response time.
Newsletter 33: From Whom Much is Expected
The Business of Governance Newsletter No 33 | February 2022 Hello, How are you? You must be happy to learn that COVID-19 is easing off. But this does not mean we should stop taking personal responsibility for our health. Here in Oyo State, we are dealing with Lassa Fever outbreaks in some areas. The precautions that […]
Governor Seyi Makinde’s Remarks at the Gedu-Oroki-Sabo-Asipa Road Commissioning
Yes, we will continue to fulfil our mandate to our people, in small ways and big ways. Part of that mandate is to stem rural-urban migration by ensuring good road network and interconnectivity outside Ibadan Zone.
Governor Seyi Makinde’s Speech During the Coronation Ceremony of the 42nd Olubadan
Being the speech delivered by His Excellency Seyi Makinde during the coronation ceremony of the 42nd Olubadan of Ibadanland, His Imperial Majesty, Oba (Dr) Mohood Olalekan Ishola Balogun Alli, Okumade II, on Friday, March 11, 2022 It is a great honour to be here today to celebrate the coronation of His Imperial Majesty, Oba (Dr) […]
Newsletter 32: The way forward for Nigeria
The Business of Governance Newsletter No 115 | May 2025 Hello, How are things going with you? I know many of us are not smiling these days: no electricity, no fuel, and the heat is almost unbearable. These past few weeks have further entrenched my conviction that a major factor in ‘Operation Rescue Nigeria’ is […]
Newsletter 31: Let’s Talk About Fighting an Unwinnable War
The Business of Governance Newsletter No 31 | February 2022 Hello, How are you today? We are already so close to the end of February. Was it not just yesterday we were saying, “Welcome to 2022?” We continue to thank God for life and the opportunities that each day presents. Speaking of opportunities, today is […]
Newsletter 30: Some Pills are Hard to Swallow
The Business of Governance Newsletter No 30 | February 2022 Hello, How are things going with you? I got the sad news of the robbery attack at the Idi-Ape axis of Ibadan which resulted in deaths and injuries to residents of Ibadan. I pray that the souls of the dead rest in peace. I am […]
Governor Seyi Makinde’s Speech at the Commissioning of the 9.7km Saki Township Road Dualisation Project
When we say we are engineering a modern Oyo State, this is what we mean. We mean we are designing and building a modern Oyo State. The foundation of that design is a proper road network. This is why we will not ignore any viable road projects started by our predecessors.
Newsletter 29: Does A Leader’s Age Really Matter?
The Business of Governance Newsletter No 29 | January 2022 Hello, How are you and how are your plans for the year getting along? It’s been an extremely busy time for me. I have had to travel to three Nigerian states and Côte d’Ivoire in the last few days. These trips have made me think […]