…..…Urge timely completion Residents of Orisunmibare community in Oluyole Local Government Area of Oyo State have commended the Chairman, Engineer Akeem Olatunji, for the ongoing construction of the road linking the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway to the community. In a statement issued by the Orisunmibare Community Development Forum (OCDF) leadership on behalf of residents of Orisunmibare and adjoining communities, the group described the project as a long-awaited intervention and a reflection of the chairman’s commitment to grassroots development and inclusive governance. According to the statement, the road project was a major concern to the people of the communities for years, affecting mobility,…
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Ahead of the opening of the upgraded Samuel Ladoke Akintola Airport, Ibadan, the Oyo State Government, has donated four operational vehicles to the management of the airport.Chairman of the airport upgrade committee, Mr. Bimbo Adekanmbi, on Friday, presented the vehicles to the airport management on behalf of Governor ‘Seyi Makinde. Speaking during the presentation, Adekanmbi said there were many facilities needed to make the airport fully operational as an international airport, noting that the state undertook to donate the vehicles because it could not rely on the Federal Government or FAAN alone.He said: “This is a donation from the governor…
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has announced that the state will soon introduce an air wing to strengthen its security architecture through aerial surveillance. The Governor disclosed this upon his return from a working visit to China, where he concluded discussions with manufacturers of surveillance and reconnaissance aircraft. Makinde stated that Oyo State has remained relatively peaceful and stable over the years due to deliberate and sustained investments in security. He noted that despite being the largest state in the southern part of Nigeria, Oyo continues to enjoy tranquility because of proactive governance and collaborative efforts between security agencies…
The Oyo State Deputy Governor, Barr. Abdul-Raheem Adebayo Lawal and other leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) drawn from the 10 Local Government Areas of Oke Ogun Zone, have reaffirmed that the party remained united, strong and loyal to the state governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde. The leaders, including all notable leaders of the party in the zone, former and current political office holders, representatives from the three federal constituencies, among others, passed a vote of confidence in the leadership of Governor Makinde. At the meeting, which held at the Iseyin Demonstration School I & II, on Thursday, the Oke…
The member representing Ibadan North Constituency 2 in the Oyo State House of Assembly and Chairman, House Committee on Transport, Hon. Adebayo Babajide Gabriel, has felicitated with the chairman and Sole Administrator of the Oyo State Pacesetter Transport Service, Hon. (Dr.) Dikko Salami, on the joyous occasion of his birthday. In a goodwill message personally signed and made available to newsmen in Ibadan, Hon. Gabriel described Dr. Salami as a rare breed of administrator, a bridge builder, and a visionary leader whose passion for progress has continued to redefine public transportation in Oyo State. He extolled Dr. Salami’s sterling leadership…
Member representing Oluyole State Constituency in the Oyo State House of Assembly, Hon. Waheed Akintayo ‘Ilumoka’, has extended warm felicitations to the Sole Administrator of the Oyo State Pacesetter Transport Service, Hon. (Dr.) Dikko Salami, on the occasion of his birthday. In a goodwill message released in Ibadan, Hon. Akintayo described Dr. Salami as a dedicated public servant, visionary administrator, and patriotic son of Oyo State whose leadership continues to inspire many within and beyond the transport sector. The lawmaker commended Dr. Salami for his outstanding contributions to the development of Oyo State, particularly in repositioning the Pacesetter Transport Service…
Hon. Adebowale Adebayo Falana, the Chairman of Oyo State Agency for Youth Development, has extended heartfelt congratulations to the Sole Administrator of Pacesetter Transport Services (PTS), Hon. Salami Ibraheem Dikko, on the occasion of his birthday. In a release and made available to the news on Thursday, by the Head of Media Unit to the Chairman Opeyemi Rasheed Socrates, Hon. Falana described Hon. Dikko as a pragmatic administrator, visionary leader, and dedicated public servant whose contributions to the transformation of Oyo State’s transport sector remain commendable. He noted that Hon. Dikko’s leadership at Pacesetter Transport Services has brought renewed energy…
In a bold and vibrant celebration of culture and leadership, the Lagelu Local Government Chairman, Hon. Mudashiru Kamorudeen inaugurated the LG Council of Traditional Queens in a dazzling ceremony that captivated Lagelu communities. This monumental move, hailed as a game-changer, officially elevates the revered queens to their rightful place as dynamic voices in local governance, setting a shining example of progress rooted in heritage. The event, attended by dignitaries, community leaders, and residents, was a celebration of tradition, unity, and progress. The newly formed Council of Traditional Queens is set to formalize the roles of these revered women, granting them…
A member of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Ido Local Government Area of Oyo State, Mr. Olusegun Ojo, has resigned his membership of the party, citing internal crisis and lack of transparency among party leaders at the local level. In his resignation letter addressed to the PDP Chairman, Ward 4, Olomo Oloro Zone, Apete, Ido Local Government, and obtained by Today Splash Media Ltd, Ojo expressed deep dissatisfaction with what he described as selfish leadership interests that have eroded the values and principles of the party. According to him, his decision to quit the party was not made lightly…
The Chairman of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP in Oyo State, Hon. Dayo Ogungbenro has expressed his readiness to step aside if all party stakeholders agreed to pick a gubernatorial candidate from Oke-Ogun zone of the state come 2027 general elections. Hon. Ogungbenro made the declaration on Tuesday at the party general meeting held in Otu, Itesiwaju Local Government Area of the state. Hon. Ogungbenro emerged recently for the second term to lead the affairs of the Oyo State PDP for another four years. Hon. Ogungbenro appealed to everyone at the meeting to keep supporting the administration of Gov Seyi…
