About The Governor of Oyo State
Oluseyi Abiodun Makinde can best be described as a phenomenon that many political actors did not see coming. But, like a flame cast on dry… Read More »About The Governor of Oyo State
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Reasons to invest in Oyo State
Invest in Oyo State There are big opportunities in Oyo State. As an administration, our job is to ensure we create opportunities that will be… Read More »Reasons to invest in Oyo State
Remarks by His Excellency Seyi Makinde at the Groundbreaking Ceremony of the Construction of the 24.5km Itas-Gadau Road, Bauchi State
I am honoured to be here with you today to join you in the groundbreaking ceremony of the construction of the 24.5 km Itas-Gadau Road… Read More »Remarks by His Excellency Seyi Makinde at the Groundbreaking Ceremony of the Construction of the 24.5km Itas-Gadau Road, Bauchi State
Statewide Broadcast by His Excellency Seyi Makinde, the Executive Governor of Oyo State on Monday, February 15, 2021
I can report to you that we were able to bring the situation in Sasa under control within a few hours. Contrary to news that has been circulating on social media, since about 2pm on Saturday, the 13th of February 2021, the situation in Sasa had been de-escalated. A curfew was put in place and there has been no further unrest since then.
Remarks During the Presentation of the Report by the Oyo State Negotiation Committee on Sole Ownership of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso
Let me once again, use this opportunity to thank my brother, the Executive Governor of Osun State, His Excellency, Governor Gboyega Oyetola for putting aside all differences, especially partisan politics, all through these negotiations. We appreciate his applying wisdom in taking a stand for what is best for the staff and students of LAUTECH.
Statewide Broadcast by His Excellency Seyi Makinde
I am calling on any individuals or groups planning to take any actions that would lead to the forcible removal of anyone from Oyo State to desist from taking such actions. Any persons who fail to abide by this directive will face the full wrath of the law.
NEW YEAR ADDRESS BY HIS EXCELLENCY SEYI MAKINDE, THE EXECUTIVE GOVERNOR OF OYO STATE
Many would describe 2020 as a tough year. However, our 2020 is not defined by these events. As the first stanza of that song says, “When you are discouraged, thinking all is lost, count your many blessings, name them one by one, and it will surprise you what the Lord hath done.” So, let me recount some of the blessings that 2020 brought us as a people..
Remarks at the Commissioning of Obaji Street/Woji Road, Port-Harcourt, Rivers State
Sometimes, I hear people say, why are you praising him for doing his job. And I ask, will you berate them if they don’t do their jobs? Then is it not logical to praise people who do theirs? So, I join in praising Governor Nyesom Wike, my brother, for the work he has done here. I say to him well done. At the same time, I say keep on doing even more, so that more people will keep celebrating you.
Remarks at the Inauguration of the Board of the Oyo State Anti-Corruption Agency (OYACA)
So, with this inauguration of the Oyo State Anti- Corruption Agency (OYACA), we are sending out a clear message, here in Oyo State, we have zero-tolerance for corruption. Any person elected, employed or engaged in any capacity in the public or civil service in Oyo State, who accepts or promises to accept money, fees, donations, loans, gifts, or any other reward for rendering a service to members of the public will be investigated and made to face the full wrath of the law.
Remarks at the Signing of the Oyo State 2021 Budget
We continue to maintain a positive outlook for 2021. Many of the projects we started in 2020 have less than 18-month cycles. So, we will see a good number of projects initiated by our administration completed in 2021.