It begins with a road—cutting through ancient farmlands toward a future not yet fully imagined. Asphalt, warm under the Ibadan sun, winds past markets, valleys, and memories, until it touches the gates of a half-built industrial park near Ipapo in Itesiwaju Local Government of Oyo State. Trucks idle. Transformers hum beside solar panels auto-tilting North-westward. Somewhere behind them, the water murmurs low from the Ikere Gorge Dam. You could mistake the silence for inactivity. But to the trained eye, it’s the pregnant hush before emergence. This white silent-noise is conclusive evidence that something is now happening – definitely. For too…
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The Oluyole Local Government of Oyo State has lauded Governor Seyi Makinde for his bold and visionary reforms in the traditional institution in Oyo. He described the honour conferred on governor Seyi Makinde by the paramount ruler of Akure kingdom, the Deji of Akure, Oba Aladetoyinbo Aladelusi, as a recognition of his pan-Yoruba leadership and cultural diplomacy. Governor Seyi Makinde and his wife, Engr. Tamunominini were yesterday conferred with the chieftaincy titles of Aare Omoluabi and Yeye Aare Omoluabi of Akure Kingdom by His Imperial Majesty, Oba (Dr.) Aladetoyinbo Ogunlade Aladelusi CFR, the Deji of Akure Kingdom. In his felicitation…
Amofin Beulah Adeoye, the president of the Beulah Adeoye Foundation has extended his heartfelt felicitations to Governor Seyi Makinde and his wife, Engr (Mrs) Tamunominini Makinde on their conferment with traditional chieftaincy titles as Aare Omoluabi and Yeye Omoluabi of Akure Kingdom. The titles; Aare Omoluabi and Yeye Omoluabi of Akure Kingdom which symbolise consistent display of exceptional leadership and exemplary character were conferred on the governor, Engr Makinde and his amiable wife by Deji of Akure, Oba Aladetoyinbo Ogunlade Aladelusi. Amofin Adeoye lauded the remarkable achievements of Governor Makinde in governance. The legal icon stressed further that Governor Makinde’s…
The Forum of Board Chairmen and Director-Generals of Oyo State government Agencies and Parastatals has jointly congratulated the Executive Governor of Oyo State, His Excellency, Engr. Seyi Makinde and his wife, Engineer (Mrs.) Tamunominini Olufunke Makinde, on conferring the revered traditional titles of Aare Omoluabi and Yeye Aare Omoluabi of Akure Kingdom. The prestigious titles were bestowed by the Deji of Akure Kingdom, Oba Aladetoyinbo Ogunlade Aladelusi (Odundun II), in recognition of the couple’s exemplary leadership, deep moral values, and sustained contributions to societal development across the Southwest and beyond. In a statement issued on behalf of the forum by…
The Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly and Chairman, Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures of Nigeria, Rt. Hon. Adebo Edward Ogundoyin, has congratulated the Governor of Oyo State, Engr. Seyi Makinde and his wife, Chief Mrs. Tamunominini Makinde, on their conferment with the prestigious chieftaincy titles of Aare Omoluabi and Yeye Omoluabi of Akureland by His Royal Majesty, the Deji of Akure Kingdom in Ondo State, Oba (Dr.) Aladetoyinbo Ogunlade Aladelusi. In a statement personally signed by the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Ogundoyin described the honour as a resounding recognition of Governor Makinde’s exemplary leadership, people-centered governance, and…
Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde and his wife, Mrs Tamunominini Makinde, have been installed as Aare Omoluabi and Yeye Aare Omoluabi of Akure Kingdom. The governor, who was conferred with the chieftaincy by the Deji of Akure, Oba (Dr.) Aladetoyinbo Ogunlade Aladelusi, in Akure, on Friday, said the honour was a call to contribute to the uplift of Akure Kingdom. Makinde, who congratulated Deji on his 10th anniversary on the throne, promised to continue to strive and do his best for the progress of the kingdom. He said that he would contribute towards completing the Akure Town Hall and the…
In a vibrant display of cultural recognition, the Akure Kingdom in Ondo State has conferred prestigious chieftaincy titles upon His Excellency, Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, and his wife, Her Excellency, Engr. Tamunominini Olufunke Makinde, the First Lady of Oyo State. The illustrious titles of Aare Omoluabi and Yeye Aare Omoluabi of Akure Kingdom were bestowed upon the couple by His Imperial Majesty, Oba Ogunlade Aladelusi, the Deji of Akure, in a grand ceremony that underscored the deep ties between the Yoruba tribe and their shared commitment to progress and unity. The Chairman of Lagelu Local Government, Hon. Mudashiru…
Hon. Adebowale Adebayo Falana, the Chairman of the Oyo State Agency for Youth Development, has extended heartfelt congratulations to the Executive Governor of Oyo State, Engr ‘Seyi Makinde and his wife, Engineer (Mrs.) Tamunominini Makinde, on their conferment with the prestigious chieftaincy titles of Aare Omoluabi and Yeye Aare Omoluabi of Akure Kingdom, respectively. The titles were bestowed by the Deji of Akure, Oba Aladetoyinbo Ogunlade Aladelusi, in recognition of the couple’s exceptional leadership, moral character, and enduring service to humanity, particularly in the Southwest region. In a statement released by the Head of Media Unit to the Chairman, Opeyemi…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate for the forthcoming Ibadan North Federal Constituency bye-election, Hon. Folajimi Oyekunle, popularly known as DoN, has extended his heartfelt congratulations to the Executive Governor of Oyo State, His Excellency Engr. Oluseyi Abiodun Makinde, and his wife, Her Excellency Engr. (Mrs.) Tamunominini Makinde, on their recent conferment with the prestigious chieftaincy titles of Aare Omoluwabi and Yeye Aare Omoluwabi of Akure Land. In a statement issued on Thursday, Hon. Oyekunle described the honour as well-deserved, lauding it as a reflection of Governor Makinde’s enduring legacy of integrity, visionary leadership, and selfless service not only to…
The Executive Chairman of Ibadan North Local Government, Hon. Oluwaseun Olufade, has joined numerous well-wishers across the country to congratulate the Governor of Oyo State, His Excellency Engr. Seyi Makinde, and his amiable wife, Engr. Mrs. Tamunominini Olufunke Makinde, on their recent installation as the Aare Omoluabi and Yeye Aare Omoluabi of Akure Kingdom by His Royal Majesty, Oba Aladetoyinbo Ogunlade Aladelusi, the Deji of Akure. In a statement released through his Head of Media, Aderibigbe Yisahu, on Friday, Hon. Olufade described the honour as a “remarkable and well-deserved recognition” of Governor Makinde’s enduring legacy of service, leadership excellence, and…
