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Gov Makinde Presents Report Of Ibadan Explosion To Tinubu In Abuja

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde has presented a report of the explosion that rocked Ibadan, the state capital, to President Bola Tinubu.

It was gathered that Makinde presented the report to the President over the weekend.

Recall that an explosion rocked the Dejo Oyelese Close, Adeyi Avenue, Bodija area of Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, last Tuesday, leading to the death of at least five persons, injuries to others, and the destruction of several buildings.

While presenting the report, Governor Makinde, according to The Nation, appreciated the presidency for its support following the incident, noting that the Oyo State government would do everything possible to provide succour to victims and to fish out and punish those behind the tragedy.

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Oyo: Gov Makinde Orders Prosecution Of Perpetrators Of Open Defecation

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde has ordered the state Ministry of Justice to prosecute individuals who engage in open defecation within the state.

The governor’s directive was disclosed on Wednesday by the state Commissioner for Information, Prince Dotun Oyelade, who spoke during a media dialogue in Ibadan, the state capital.

The event, organized by the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), focused on the theme “Eliminating Open Defecation in South West”.

The commissioner highlighted the prevalence of open defecation in the state and emphasized that his ministry is actively working to raise public awareness and discourage residents from participating in this unsanitary practice.

According to the National Bureau of Statistics, a staggering 54 per cent of the population in Oyo State, which amounts to eight million people, engage in open defecation.

In the midst of these circumstances, however, Nigeria has surpassed India to claim the top spot globally in terms of the prevalent practice of open defecation.

Consequently, UNICEF has urgently appealed to the government at all levels within the country to adopt practical and pragmatic measures to eradicate open defecation.

In his remark earlier, the Water Sanitation and Hygiene Specialist at UNICEF, Monday Johnson, specifically implored the governors of other South West states to implement effective strategies in order to eliminate open defecation within their respective regions.

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Makinde Declares Monday Public Holiday to Mark Isese Day

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde has declared 20th August of every year as Isese Day in the state.
The Governor gave the approval on Friday.
Recall that traditional religion adherents in the state have in the last few years demanded their own public holiday.
They have asked the state government to declare 20th August as their own public holiday in commemoration of the Isese day.
The governor has now granted the request of the traditional religion adherents by declaring Monday, August 21, 2023 as the maiden public holiday to commemorate the day.
He added that every 20th August would be observed as a public holiday in commemoration of the Isese day in the state.
The governor made the declaration in a statement signed by the Secretary to the Oyo State Government, Professor Olanike Adeyemo.
The governor urged traditional worshippers in the state to use the occasion to pray for the peace, unity and stability of the state in particular and the country in general.
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Gov Makinde Approves Car Loan For Oyo Primary School Teachers

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde has approved a car loan for primary school teachers across all zones in the State.

The development was confirmed in a statement issued on Friday in Ibadan by the Coordinating Director, Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board, Jacob Dairo.

He said the state government approved the car loan as a form of palliative to the teachers. Dairo explained further that the loan would be disbursed to all Oyo primary school teachers in tranches to cushion the effects of the economic crisis.

The public officeholder said Governor Makinde has since warned that there should be no favouritism in the disbursement of the loan.

The coordinating director advised the beneficiaries to use the loan for the intended purpose. The facility, which is to be granted by financial institutions, is to be redeemed within 40 months, he said.

Meanwhile, the state Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Prof. Salihu Abdulwaheed, has expressed readiness to work with all stakeholders in the education sector.

The commissioner gave the assurance when he paid a visit to the Directorate of the Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board on Thursday, Naija News understands.

Abdulwaheed said the state government would, in due course, recruit more teachers into the basic education sub-sector.

He added that the government would ensure the training of staff for all-round success, according to Dairo.

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Gov Makinde Makes Fresh Appointments In Oyo

Gov Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has made new appointments.

The appointments were confirmed in a letter signed and issued on Thursday, July 20, 2023, by his Chief of Staff, Segun Ogunwuyi.

The letter revealed that Makinde re-appointed Fatai Owoseni as Special Adviser on Security matters.

Owoseni is a former commissioner of police in Lagos state.

The governor also re-appointed a former chairman of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Oyo State chapter, Comrade Bayo Titilola-Sodo, as Special Adviser on Labour matters.

This is as he re-appointed a retired Assistant Comptroller of Immigration, Segun Adegoke, as the Special Adviser on Homeland Security.

Governor Makinde equally announced the appointment of the immediate past Commissioner for Trades and Commerce, Chief Bayo Lawal, as Senior Executive Assistant on General Duties, Naija News understands.

Other appointments approved by the Governor include Olatilewa Folami – Director-General of Oyo State Investment and Public Private Partnership (OYSIPA); Elias Adeojo- Chairman of Water Corporation of Oyo State and Olufemi Awakan- Chairman, of Oyo State Board of Internal Revenue.

Makinde also approved the appointment of Dr Debo Akande as Executive Adviser, Agribusiness, International Cooperation and Development & Director-General, Oyo State Agribusiness Development Agency (OYSADA).

The governor charged the new appointees to see their appointments as a further call to service. He enjoined the appointees to discharge their duties with dedication and absolute loyalty to the state.

Makinde concluded that the appointments are with immediate effect.

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Gov Makinde Endorses Ogundoyin As 10th Assembly Speaker

Gov Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, on Monday, endorsed Debo Ogundoyin as Speaker of the state’s 10th House of Assembly.

Recall that Ogundoyin was the Speaker of the 9th assembly.

He made this endorsement during the commission of electrification and restoration of electricity to Olorunda Ogunsola and environs and Idi Obi, Karen, Jigan Area in Ona Ara Local Government Area of the state.

The project, which was commissioned by the governor, was donated by an Ibadan-based business tycoon, Dotun Sanusi.

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Gov Makinde Appoints Omolewa As New PMS Chairman

Gov Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has approved the appointment of Oluwatomiwa Omolewa, the former secretary of the defunct Park Management System, as the new PMS chairman.

Kasali Lawal, better known as Baba Bola, will serve as the new secretary.

This is contained in a statement issued by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Sulaimon Olanrewaju.

The governor also ordered the reopening of the parks, which had been closed since the collapse of the PMS Disciplinary Committee, led by Mukaila Lamidi aka Auxillary.

According to the statement, the new appointments are in line with the state government’s restructure of the PMS, and the new management team includes representatives from all of the key factions in the transport union.

Following the announcement, Omolewa, the chairman, stated that he would try to ensure peace throughout the state.

He said, “I thank Makinde for counting me worthy of this position. I use this opportunity to assure the people of the state and the government that there will be a difference in our attitude to work. I promise that the people will notice a significant difference in our operations as we assume office.”

Members of the management team are the Deputy Chairman, Tajudeen Jimoh; Treasurer, Kamardeen Idowu; Financial Secretary, Tirimisiyu Olowoposi; Organising Secretary, Abass Amolese; and Auditor, Hamidu Mustapha Were.

Others include Abideen Ejiogbe, First Vice-Chairman; Ganiyu Mojeed, First Trustee; Musa Alubankudi, Second Trustee; Akinsola Tokyo, Second Auditor; and Wasiu Emiola, Public Relations Officer.

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Alaafin-elect Hasn’t Been Named – Oyo Govt

The government of Oyo state has dismissed reports that an Alaafin-elect had emerged one year after the demise of the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi III.

The state Commissioner for Information, Dr. Wasiu Olatunbosun disclosed the information in an interview with Punch.

He dismissed the rumoured emergence of Lukman Gbadegesin as the Alaafin-elect, saying the state government is yet to approve any candidate.

The commissioner explained that the government was bent on ensuring that due process was followed in the race for a new Alaafin of Oyo, adding that the public would be notified once the right candidate emerges.

Olatunbosun said, “Due process must be followed; up until now, no name has been approved. The state governor, Seyi Makinde, has asked that they should go back and follow due process. Once that is done, the public will be briefed appropriately.”

The last Alaafin died on April 22, 2022, at the age of 83, after reigning for 52 years. One year after his death, the throne has remained vacant.

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I Will Work With President-Elect, Tinubu – Makinde

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo state said he will work with President-elect, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu when his government is finally inaugurated in May 29th.
This comes after he secured a re-election by defeating his opponents in last Saturday’s election.
Makinde made this promise in an interview with TVC on Sunday.
He said, “I will work with the President-elect. We will continue to work towards ensuring that Nigeria is united. We will make sure Nigeria is on the path of inclusivity. We will work with the passion to create value in our country Nigeria.”
Recall that the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC had earlier officially declared Makinde winner of the governorship election in the state.
Makinde polled a total of 563,617 votes while his closest rival, Sen. Teslim Folarin scored 251,230. Adebayo Adelabu of the Accord came a distant third polling 38,757.
Makinde is the last of the PDP G5 or Integrity Group with an election. Already, Governors Okezie Ikpeazu (Abia), Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi (Enugu) and Samuel Ortom (Benue), who have been in office for eight years each, all lost their senatorial bid while Nyesom Wike (Rivers) who is also completing his second term as Governor didn’t run for any elective post.
With the defeat of three of his comrades, all eyes were on Makinde in the March 18 poll. With his declaration as the winner by INEC, Makinde survived the defeat suffered by other G5 members.
Governorship elections were held in 28 of Nigeria’s 36 states on Saturday. The governorship and state assembly elections were held a week later than initially scheduled after a court case forced INEC to move them forward.
Eight of the 36 states — Anambra, Bayelsa, Edo, Ekiti, Imo, Kogi, Osun, and Ondo — have governorship elections “off-season” due to litigations and court judgements.
In alphabetical order, the 28 states where governorship elections were on March 18 are Abia, Adamawa, Akwa Ibom, Bauchi, Benue, Borno, Cross River, Delta, Ebonyi, Enugu, Gombe, Jigawa, Kaduna, Kano, Katsina, Kebbi, Kwara, Lagos, Nasarawa, Niger, Ogun, Oyo, Plateau, Rivers, Sokoto, Taraba, Yobe, Zamfara.
Of the 28 states, 11 serving governors including Makinde sought reelection while 17 outgoing governors are in the final weeks of their constitutional two-term limits of eight years, having been sworn in on May 29, 2015.