11 h. ago Oyo Gov’t Increased Secondary School Workers To 26,436 In 6 Years — TESCOM

Oyo State Government increased the staff strength of its secondary schools from 13,730 in 2019 to 26,436 within six years in office of Governor Seyi Makinde. Chairperson of the Oyo State Post-Primary Schools’ Teaching Service Commission, otherwise known as TESCOM, Mrs. Olubukola Oladipo, made this known at a session of Omituntun 2.0 Inter-Ministerial Briefing, held […]

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12 h. ago Makinde increased secondary school teachers from 13,730 to 26,436 in six years

Tribune Online Makinde increased secondary school teachers from 13,730 to 26,436 in six years Oyo State governor, ’Seyi Makinde, has been credited for increasing the staff strength in the secondary schools from 13,730 in 2019 to 26,436 after just six years in office. Chairperson of the Oyo State Post Primary Schools’ Teaching Service Commission, otherwise known as TESCOM, Mrs Olubukola Oladipo, made this known on Wednesday during a session […] Makinde increased secondary school teachers from 13,730 to 26,436 in six years Tribune Online

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26 h. ago Oyo: Makinde’s wife expresses concern about plight of children with special needs

Tribune Online Oyo: Makinde’s wife expresses concern about plight of children with special needs Wife of the Oyo state governor, Engr. (Mrs) Tamunominini Makinde, has expressed deep concern about the plight of children with special needs, especially those Oyo: Makinde’s wife expresses concern about plight of children with special needs Tribune Online

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55 h. ago Makinde to lead dignitaries at 7th Young Artists Arts Hub competition

Tribune Online Makinde to lead dignitaries at 7th Young Artists Arts Hub competition Oyo state governor, Seyi Makinde, will lead notable dignitaries at the 7th Young Artists Art Hub competition among the 20 secondary schools in Ibadan. The competition, which is being put together by thevYoung Artists Art Hub School Competition in conjunction with the National Museum of Unity, will hold on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at the […] Makinde to lead dignitaries at 7th Young Artists Arts Hub competition Tribune Online

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3 d. ago Sports have improved under Makinde, says Adepoju, former 3SC General Manager

Tribune Online Sports have improved under Makinde, says Adepoju, former 3SC General Manager Nigeria’s ex-international footballer and a former General Manager of the Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC), Mr Mutiu Adepoju, has rated Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, highly in the area of sports development. Adepoju, in an interview with The People’s Verdict, said sporting activities have witnessed a rebirth in the state on Makinde’s watch. Going into […] Sports have improved under Makinde, says Adepoju, former 3SC General Manager Tribune Online

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5 d. ago “I’m Open To Dialogue” – Gov Makinde To Angry Students Over Renaming Of Ibadan Poly To Olunloyo Poly

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has expressed his readiness for dialogue with angry students who are protesting over recent renaming of The Polytechnic, Ibadan, to Omololu Olunloyo Polytechnic. Speaking during an official inauguration of the Governing Boards for five state-owned tertiary institutions at the Executive Chamber of the Governor’s Office on Friday, Makinde acknowledged the […] The post “I’m Open To Dialogue” – Gov Makinde To Angry Students Over Renaming Of Ibadan Poly To Olunloyo Poly appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Makinde congratulates Tribune Editor, Olagunju, on NAL Fellowship conferment

Tribune Online Makinde congratulates Tribune Editor, Olagunju, on NAL Fellowship conferment Governor of Oyo State, ‘Seyi Makinde, has extended heartfelt congratulations to the editor of Saturday Tribune, Dr. Lasisi Olagunju, on his conferment as an Honorary Fellow of the Nigerian Academy of Letters (NAL). The Nigerian Academy of Letters, Nigeria’s highest scholarly body dedicated to the promotion of arts, literature, and the humanities, announced Dr. Olagunju’s […] Makinde congratulates Tribune Editor, Olagunju, on NAL Fellowship conferment Tribune Online

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6 d. ago “Leaving PDP Now Is Like Abandoning House With Leaking Roof” – Seyi Makinde

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has urged members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and allied coalition groups not to desert the party in the face of internal disputes and challenges. Speaking on Friday during the PDP South West Zonal Caucus meeting held in Ibadan, Governor Makinde likened the party’s current internal troubles to a […] The post “Leaving PDP Now Is Like Abandoning House With Leaking Roof” – Seyi Makinde appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Olubadan: Eze Oramadike commiserates with Makinde, Ibadan over demise of Oba Olakulehin

By Oluseye Ojo   The Eze Ndigbo of Ibadan and Yorubaland, Dr. James Nduka Oramadike, has expressed his heartfelt condolences to Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, the people of Ibadan, and the entire family of the 43rd Olubadan, the late Oba Owolabi Olakulehin. The monarch joined his ancestors on July 7, this year, at […] The post Olubadan: Eze Oramadike commiserates with Makinde, Ibadan over demise of Oba Olakulehin appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 d. ago FG urged to invest in education of Nigerian children with special needs

 … 95 percent of children with special needs out of school From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi   Stakeholders from Benue state have called on the Federal Government to make urgent investments in inclusive education of children with special needs. The appeal was made during a three-day intensive training for teachers of children with disabilities, organized by […] The post FG urged to invest in education of Nigerian children with special needs appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 d. ago How Makinde’s agriculture policies brought about innovations, food security in Oyo — Commissioner

Tribune Online How Makinde’s agriculture policies brought about innovations, food security in Oyo — Commissioner Oyo State’s Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development, Barr. Olasunkanmi Olaleye, has stated that the policies of Governor ’Seyi Makinde towards improving the agriculture sector have worked well in bringing about necessary reforms and innovations in agriculture practice in the state. He maintained that through the combination of technical services, infrastructure development and investments in […] How Makinde’s agriculture policies brought about innovations, food security in Oyo — Commissioner Tribune Online

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8 d. ago Echoes of 2027 as family remembers Ajimobi, five years after

Tribune Online Echoes of 2027 as family remembers Ajimobi, five years after WITH less than two years to the expiration of the tenure of Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde at the Agodi Government House also known as Oke-Oyinbo, echoes of the battle ahead of the next general election are already emerging. The state is under the leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party(PDP), while the ruling party at […] Echoes of 2027 as family remembers Ajimobi, five years after Tribune Online

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8 d. ago Ibadan circular road demolition: Still on payment of compensation to the victims

Tribune Online Ibadan circular road demolition: Still on payment of compensation to the victims The over 300 prospective claimants to the compensation being offered to the victims of demolition as a result of the restarted activities on the Rasheed Ladoja Circular Road Ibadan, have thanked the Oyo State Government, under the leadership of Engineer Seyi Abiodun Makinde for the commencement of the batch 1 of the compensation exercise. The […] Ibadan circular road demolition: Still on payment of compensation to the victims Tribune Online

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9 d. ago Makinde is compassionate, has a heart for people, says Bodija residents association chairman, Bamgbose

Tribune Online Makinde is compassionate, has a heart for people, says Bodija residents association chairman, Bamgbose Pastor Muyiwa Bamgbose, Chairman of Bodija Estate Residents Association (BERA), has described Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, as a compassionate leader who has a heart for the people. Bamgbose, who spoke against the backdrop of the January 16, 2024 explosion which rocked Bodija in Ibadan and the response of Oyo State Government to the calamity […] Makinde is compassionate, has a heart for people, says Bodija residents association chairman, Bamgbose Tribune Online

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9 d. ago Makinde Has Transformed Oyo Into New Economic Hub – Commissioner

Oyo State commissioner for Public Works, Infrastructure and Transport, Abdulmojeed Mogbonjubola, has disclosed that Governor Seyi Makinde’s administration has transformed the state into a new economic hub in the South-West. He said that the government has transformed the state into an investors’ destination by delivering high-impact, durable, and cross-functional roads and hydraulics and implementing policies […]

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9 d. ago Productivity, skill acquisition, entrepreneurship critical to economic prosperity – Makinde

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has said that intensive production, skill acquisition, knowledge-based initiatives and development of entrepreneurs are read more Productivity, skill acquisition, entrepreneurship critical to economic prosperity – Makinde

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9 d. ago Makinde committed to workers/retirees’ welfare —Establishments Commissioner

Tribune Online Makinde committed to workers/retirees’ welfare —Establishments Commissioner •Says Oyo govt spends N2bn monthly on gratuities COMMISSIONER for Establishments and Training in Oyo State, Prof. Sal-ihu AbdulWaheed Adelabu, has said that the administration of Governor ’Seyi Makinde is committed to promoting efficiency, maintaining industrial peace and ensuring that the welfare of both serving and retired civil/public servants in the state is given priority […] Makinde committed to workers/retirees’ welfare —Establishments Commissioner Tribune Online

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1 week ago Makinde mourns Olubadan, says govt will stand by his family to give befitting burial

Gov. ‘Seyi Makinde of Oyo state has been formally informed about the passing of the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Akinloye Owolabi Olakulehin. read more Makinde mourns Olubadan, says govt will stand by his family to give befitting burial

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1 week ago Makinde mourns late Olubadan, promises state support, befitting burial

From Taiwo Oluwadare, Ibadan Oyo Governor Seyi Makinde has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Akinloye Owolabi Olakulehin, Ige Olakulehin I, assuring the royal family of the state government’s full support and commitment to a befitting burial for the revered monarch. The governor received a formal condolence visit on […] The post Makinde mourns late Olubadan, promises state support, befitting burial appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Oyo govt will give Oba Olakulehin befitting burial — Makinde

Tribune Online Oyo govt will give Oba Olakulehin befitting burial — Makinde He said the state would stand by the family during this period and ensure the late Olubadan receives a befitting burial. Oyo govt will give Oba Olakulehin befitting burial — Makinde Tribune Online

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