The government, in a statement by the Chief Press Secretary to Governor Seyi Makinde, Taiwo Adisa, said that the two foremost royal fathers were too important to the state government to be prevented from attending the event, to which they had been duly invited.
Browsing: Governor Seyi Makinde
They spoke in their remarks at the inauguration of the remodelled stadium on Wednesday night in Ibadan.
The governor made the remarks while receiving members of the institute, led by its national resident, Oluwatoyin Ayinde, at the Governor’s Office, Secretariat, Ibadan.
The workshop, which commenced on Monday, was organized by the Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning, came weeks after town hall meetings were held in seven geo-political zones of the state for citizens’ engagement in public policies and government’s activities.
The event, held Saturday last week in Ilese town, was attended by several dignitaries from far and near.
Reacting to allegations that the state government has failed to pay its counterpart fund to access the projects, the Executive Chairman, Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board, Dr. Nureni Adeniran, affirmed that the state has paid its counterpart funds for 2020 and 2021 to UBEC.
The protest, it was gathered, was in reaction to the alleged killing of a 15- year-old by suspected members of the Oyo State Security Network Agency codenamed Amotekun Corps.
The distribution was launched at the International Conference Centre, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, by Governor Seyi Makinde.
This was revealed in a statement by the executive chairman of the council, Hon. Saheed Arowosaye Adeyemi, after the launch in Kosobo, Oyo town.
Prophet Muhammed exemplified the virtues when he migrated from Makkah to Madinah in 622 Year of the Common Era (CE), after enduring persecution from Makkah pagans.
In addition, the state government has identified some nomadic centres, as well as centres for hawkers, saying these are part of its preparedness for the BESDA programme which will begin very soon in Oyo State.
This was disclosed in a statement on Monday by the Special Assistant (Print) to the governor, Moses Alao.
This was contained in a circular from the Office of the Secretary to the Oyo State Government on Friday.
The governor gave the charge at the thanksgiving service of the Christ Revival Miracle Church, Molete, Ibadan.
This was made known by the governor, Seyi Makinde, during the community and stakeholders’ town hall meeting held in Saki on Tuesday.
While presenting the Staff of Office on behalf of the governor, the Chief of Staff to the Governor, Hon. ‘Segun Ogunwuyi, stressed the important roles played by traditional rulers in securing lives and properties and congratulated the new king, urging him to collaborate with the state government in fast-tracking meaningful development in his community.
The state governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, made this disclosure at the Stakeholders Consultative Meeting on the 2022 Budget, noting that the move is part of measures being taken by his administration to address the challenges of youth unrest and youth unemployment.
The governor gave the charge at the end of a three-day training for the Councillors and Clerks of Local Government Legislative Councils.
The governor expressed satisfaction with the quality of the works being done by the contractors.
Makinde, in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Taiwo Adisa, in Ibadan on Monday, said the late Sarkin Hausawa would be sorely missed, asserting that Zungeru had been like a father to him since their paths crossed some years ago.