Governor Seyi Makinde’s Speech at Harvard Kennedy School
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 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, […]
Governor Seyi Makinde’s Speech at the YEAP-SAfER Disbursement and Stakeholder Event
Being the Speech by His Excellency Seyi Makinde, FNSE, Executive Governor of Oyo State at the YEAP-SAfER Disbursement and Stakeholder Event on Monday, 23 March 2026.
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, […]
Remarks by Governor Seyi Makinde at the Oyo State at 50 Dinner and Awards Night
Being the Remarks by His Excellency, Seyi Makinde, FNSE, the Executive Governor of Oyo State at the Oyo State at 50 Dinner and Awards Night on 03 February 2026.
Governor Seyi Makinde’s Speech at the Opening Ceremony of Oyo State at 50
Being the Speech by His Excellency, Seyi Makinde, FNSE, the Executive Governor of Oyo State, at the Opening Ceremony of the Oyo State at 50 Celebrations Held at the International Conference Centre, University of Ibadan on Monday, 26 January 2026.
GSM Newsletter No 130: Choosing Resolve in a Season of Grief
The Business of Governance Newsletter No 130 | January 2026 Happy New Year. I hope the year has begun gently for you and your loved ones. I started this year reading The Year of Magical Thinking, a book gifted to me by my son, Tayo. It is a tender reflection on grief — how it […]
Governor Seyi Makinde’s New Year Message 2026
New Year Message by His Excellency Seyi Makinde, Executive Governor of Oyo State on 1 January 2026.
GSM Newsletter 129: A Future in Motion
The Business of Governance Newsletter No 129 | Dec 2025 How are you today? I hope you are enjoying the festivities. Yesterday, I marked my 58th birthday. I am deeply thankful for the goodwill, prayers, and kind gestures from the good people of Oyo State and beyond. You may view pictures from the event here. […]
Governor Seyi Makinde Celebrates 58th Birthday [Pictures]
Governor Seyi Makinde celebrates his 58th birthday with family, friends and associates on 24-25 December 2025.