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The Oyo State Agency for Youth Development under the leadership of Hon. (Prince) Adebowale Adebayo Falana has joined well-wishers across the state and beyond to felicitate the Executive Governor of Oyo State, His Excellency, Engr. ‘Seyi Makinde on the occasion of his 58th birthday, is described as a visionary leader and a true champion of youth development. In a congratulatory message issued on the eve of Thursday by the Head of Media Unit to the Chairman, Opeyemi Rasheed Socrates, Prince Adebowale commended Governor Makinde for his unwavering commitment to policies and programmes that have placed young people at the centre…

Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has felicitated Christians in the state and across the country on this year’s Christmas, urging them to continue to live in love and harmony with one another and all their neighbours. The governor stated this on Thursday in a Christmas message. According to Governor Makinde, Christmas is a season of love, with Christ’s birth as the essence of the festival, thus Christians must show love to others and live at peace in line with the teachings of the Lord Jesus Christ. The governor counselled residents of the state to pay close attention to their environment…

The Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin, has extended warm birthday felicitations to the Governor of Oyo State, His Excellency Engr. Seyi Makinde, who clocked 58 years today, December 25, 2025. Describing the Governor as “a Christmas gift not just to Oyo State but to Nigeria as a whole,” the Speaker hailed Governor Makinde’s people-focused leadership, visionary governance, and unwavering dedication to the development of the state. The Speaker in a congratulatory message to the Governor said, “On behalf of the 10th Oyo State House of Assembly and the good people of Ibarapa East,…

The Chairman of the Oyo State Agency for Youth Development, Hon. (Prince) Adebowale Adebayo Falana, has commended the Executive Governor of Oyo State, Engr ‘Seyi Makinde for what he described as an outstanding 2025 performance scorecard, particularly in the area of youth empowerment and inclusive governance. Speaking during a live interview on Fresh FM, Ibadan, on Monday, on the program tagged “Year 2025 Scorecard Review—Oyo State Agency for Youth Development”, Falana said the Governor Makinde-led administration has redefined youth development in Oyo State by deliberately positioning young people to thrive across diverse sectors of the economy. According to him, the…

The Executive Chairman of Ibadan North Local Government, Hon. Oluwaseun Olufade, has extended warm and heartfelt birthday congratulations to the Executive Governor of Oyo State, His Excellency, Engr. Oluseyi Abiodun Makinde, on the occasion of his 58th birthday, describing him as a visionary, compassionate, and transformational leader whose impact continues to redefine governance in Oyo State. Hon. Olufade, in a statement issued through his head of media, Aderibigbe Yisahu praised Governor Makinde for his unwavering commitment to people-centered governance, purposeful leadership, and inclusive development, noting that his administration has recorded remarkable milestones across critical sectors of the state’s economy. According…

The Executive Chairman of Lagelu Local Government, Hon. Mudashiru Kamorudeen, has extended warm birthday felicitations to his counterpart in Oluyole Local Government, Engr. Akeem Olatunji. Hon. Kamorudeen described Olatunji as a dedicated personality whose tenure has brought remarkable progress to Oluyole through innovative infrastructure projects, enhanced security measures, and inclusive governance aligned with the Omituntun agenda of Governor Seyi Makinde. In his heartfelt message, the Lagelu chairman highlighted Engr. Olatunji’s contributions to community development, including rural electrification, solar-powered boreholes, classroom blocks, and empowerment initiatives for artisans and youth. He commended his fellow chairman for fostering unity, religious harmony, and grassroots…

There was jubilation across Oluyole Local Government area yesterday as the Executive Chairman, Engr. Akeem Olatunji distributed Christmas largesse to party leaders and key stakeholders. The cash and food distribution for Christmas celebration held on Tuesday in the Chairman’s office at the LG Secretariat, Idi-Ayunre, Ibadan, where party leaders and stakeholders received their packages. The distribution attracted party executives, ward leaders, women and youth leaders, elders, and loyal stakeholders from across the local government. Addressing the PDP stakeholders, Engr. Olatunji said the gesture was not about celebration alone but about appreciation and solidarity. He noted that the stability and progress…

The Executive Chairman of Ibadan North Local Government, Hon. Oluwaseun Olufade, has extended heartfelt birthday felicitations to the Executive Chairman of Oluyole Local Government, Engr. Akeem Olatunji, describing him as a dependable brother, a visionary leader, and a symbol of purposeful grassroots governance. In a congratulatory message made available to the press, Hon. Olufade praised Engr. Olatunji for his sterling leadership qualities, unwavering commitment to public service, and remarkable strides in repositioning Oluyole Local Government for sustainable development. According to him, Engr. Olatunji has distinguished himself as a people-oriented administrator whose governance philosophy is anchored on inclusiveness, infrastructural growth, youth…

GSM Advocates has described their director, Engr Akeem Olatunji, as an “honest, forthright, humane, caring leader and icon of peace” on the occasion of his 53rd birthday. In a statement released on Wednesday, the group praised Sarsino’s humility and kindness, saying, “You’ve drawn many people to the centre of progress due to humility and kindness in the discharge of your duty”. They noted that he is a leader who embodies community spirit, generosity, and compassion, making a significant impact on those around him. The statement highlighted Sarsino’s commitment to personal growth, community service, and leadership, noting his influence on many…

Chief Jubril Dotun Sanusi, the Okanlomo Oodua, has disclosed that more than 250 communities spread across Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, don’t have access to electricity and potable water.The Ibadan-based businessman and renowned philanthropist said he has received intervention requests from the affected communities, seeking for his assistance in the provision of electricity and potable water. Sanusi, who is the Chairman/CEO of Ilaji Sports and Resorts, Akanran, made this known when he received the newly-inaugurated executives of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Oyo State Council, led by its chairman, Comrade Akeem Abas, at the resort, on Tuesday. He stated…