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  • Makinde, Oyebanji ‘mourn a man of integrity’

    Makinde, Oyebanji ‘mourn a man of integrity’

    Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has expressed condolence to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on the death of his predecessor, Muhammadu Buhari.

    He also commiserated with the wife of the former president, Aisha, and his entire family, praying God to grant repose to his soul.

    Makinde in a statement yesterday described Buhari’s death as unexpected, noting, however, that the former president made his mark in serving the country.

    He prayed that God gives his family the fortitude to bear the loss, while also granting the ex-military head of state Aljanah Firdaus.

    Read Also: AU, ECOWAS mourn Buhari

    Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji has expressed condolences over the death of former President Buhari.

    “We have lost a great leader. This is indeed a monumental loss to Nigeria in particular and Africa as a whole,” declared Governor Oyebanji in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media, Yinka Oyebode, in Ado-Ekiti yesterday.

    According to Governor Oyebanji, the late Buhari did not only serve the country meritoriously right from his youthful days as a military officer, he lived an exemplary life of selfless service to the country and led the nation at two periods- as a military head of state and two terms President and Commander-in-Chief, where he put in his best.

    He described the former President as a patriot, a man of integrity and a statesman, who earned his place in history as an anti-corruption champion, and through his sheer commitment to the oneness of the country as well as his dogged pursuit of her socio-economic development.

    Oyebanji said the late President had at different periods in his life made some sacrifices towards the greatness of the country. This, he said, had etched his name in gold.

  • Makinde mourns Buhari, commiserates with Tinubu, ex-president’s family

    Makinde mourns Buhari, commiserates with Tinubu, ex-president’s family

    Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has extended heartfelt condolences to President Bola Tinubu over the death of his predecessor, former President Muhammadu Buhari.

    In a statement issued on Sunday, Makinde also sympathised with the late president’s wife, Hajia Aisha Buhari, and the entire Buhari family, praying for the peaceful repose of his soul.

    Read Also: BREAKING: Tinubu announces Buhari’s death, sends Shettima to escort body to Nigeria

    Describing Buhari’s death as unexpected, the governor noted that the former Nigerian leader left a mark in the service of the nation.

    He prayed for God’s comfort upon the bereaved family and asked that the former Military Head of State be granted Aljanah Firdaus.

  • Poly Ibadan: Makinde bows to stakeholders’ outcry, says he’s open to reversing name change

    Poly Ibadan: Makinde bows to stakeholders’ outcry, says he’s open to reversing name change

    Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has expressed readiness to reconsider the controversial renaming of The Polytechnic, Ibadan, following widespread backlash from stakeholders, including students and alumni.

    Speaking at the weekend during the inauguration of governing councils for five state-owned tertiary institutions, Governor Makinde said he was open to superior arguments—free from sentiments—on retaining the institution’s original name.

    The governor had recently renamed The Polytechnic, Ibadan, after its first principal and former governor of the state, Dr. Victor Omololu Olunloyo.

    However, the announcement triggered outrage from the institution’s Students’ Union Government and Alumni Association, who argued that relevant stakeholders were not consulted before the decision.

    They acknowledged Dr. Olunloyo’s contributions but urged the government to honour him by naming a structure or facility within the institution after him, instead of altering its historic name entirely.

    In response, Makinde noted the government had received feedback and concerns from the alumni and promised to engage them constructively. 

    He also advised them to channel their positions to the Oyo State House of Assembly, which will soon deliberate on a bill formalizing the proposed name change.

    The event also saw the inauguration of new governing council chairpersons: Prof. Lanre Nassar (The Polytechnic, Ibadan), Rt. Hon. Babatunde Olaniyan (Oyo State College of Health Science and Technology, Eleyele), Comrade Olusegun Oyewumi (Oyo State College of Education, Lanlate), Dr. Amusan Damilare Gideon (Oyo State College of Agriculture, Igboora), Dr. Bisi Ojebola (The Oke Ogun Polytechnic, Saki – now Michael Koleoso Polytechnic)

    Governor Makinde reiterated his administration’s commitment to improving the quality and performance of state-owned tertiary institutions. He also questioned whether the opposition would have been the same if the institution had been upgraded to a university, as was the case with Emmanuel Alayande College of Education.

    Makind said: “I know that this inauguration would not be complete if I refuse to say one thing or the other about the issue regarding the renaming of The Polytechnic, Ibadan after a former governor of Oyo State, Dr. Omololu Olunloyo. 

    “Well, the Baba, according to the record available to us, was the first Rector of The Polytechnic, Ibadan. So, what it means is that they must have handed over to him maybe some buildings and a clean sheet of paper that made this happen. So, he must have done his part. I have heard the alumni and the current student union body.

    “If some of our executive members may remember, we argued about the name of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology at a point. The pro-chancellor came to me and said, ‘Yes, this university was founded to offer only technological-related education but we are seeking approval to allow them to offer other courses in humanities and other areas.

    “We said okay, go ahead. And the issue of name change came up. We said, well, since they are not offering only technology-based courses, will the name still stay as LAUTECH? We argued back and forth. I wanted the name to be changed to Ladoke Akintola University, but the alumni sent representatives to us and I said, ‘Okay, if you have any superior argument, we will listen to you’. 

    “And they came up with a list of schools that have undergone the same transformation and they still retained that name. So, we allowed superior arguments to prevail. 

    “After all, what we should be mostly concerned about is the quality of products from that school. I threw a very simple question to some of the people agitating to retain the name of The Polytechnic Ibadan. I said, ‘Look, let’s even say we now move to something like what we did at Emmanuel Alayande College of Education. We upgraded the institution from a college of education to a university of education. 

    “So, if tomorrow we upgrade The Polytechnic Ibadan to a university, will they tell us that it should still be The Polytechnic, Ibadan?’ 

    “We are ready to engage with the people, if you have any superior arguments apart from sentiment. And, if you are coming to us to even talk about the infrastructure and the quality of graduates coming from that institution and making a case for us to put in more resources and all of that, I can understand. 

    “But still, we are ready to engage and my appeal to the students is, when you protest openly and you disturb others from going about their lawful activities, you need to realise that where your own freedom stops is where the freedom of others starts from.

    “So, if there are differences, please go through the proper channel. This is an administration that listens to you. If you have a superior argument, then we will listen to you and we will even apologise to you.

    “The process is on. If you have any issues, not about sentiment, I will listen and I will do whatever I can do within my own power to ensure that we lift the infrastructure in that institution, that will ensure that adequate resources are provided; be it monetary, be it material, be it human. We just need to ensure that we have good products coming out of that institution.”

    Governor Makinde also used the occasion to express the government’s readiness to solve the challenge of subventions to the institutions with a view to seeing to it that they are well-funded.

    “I also need to mention this. I know that almost all the institutions are struggling with their subventions. But why did I meet with JAC before I was elected? They were being paid a fraction of the subvention, and after we won the election, the government of the day moved from 50 per cent subvention to 100 per cent but they did not pay it for one day. It was left for the incoming administration to execute.

    “So, from day one in office, that singular act added one billion naira to the expenses of the state. Then we continued to manage with the understanding from JAC when we had to negotiate a new minimum wage from N18,000 to N30,000. Now, minimum wage, again, within this administration, has moved from N30,000 to N80,000. 

    “I know some of you have been coming to us. I believe we had to make a special arrangement for the College of Education, Lanlate, for them to be able to pay salaries over these past two months. So, I know you are struggling and we don’t want this to be some kind of hardship posting for the Governing Council in those institutions. 

    “So, we are going to be engaging with you shortly to see what we can do. The resources of the state are limited and we still have to ensure that we give quality education, that we have a good learning environment, and we will do everything to ensure that our graduates from those special institutions can compete with the best from around the world.

    “So, I acknowledge openly now that you are faced with those challenges. And, in the days or perhaps weeks ahead, we will definitely solve that problem,” the governor added.

  • Makinde makes fresh appointments as Adeniyi replaces Oyekunle as DCOS

    Makinde makes fresh appointments as Adeniyi replaces Oyekunle as DCOS

    Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde, has approved the appointment of Adeyinka Kazim Adeniyi (Bibire) as his new Deputy Chief of Staff (DCOS).

    This follows the resignation of erstwhile DCOS, Fola Oyekunle, who recently emerged as the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)’s candidate for the Ibadan North federal constituency by-election slated for August 16, 2025.

    According to a letter signed by the Chief of Staff to the Governor, Otunba Segun Ogunwuyi, Makinde also approved the dissolution of the board of the Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) and the appointment of Taiwo Lekan Salami as the new chairman.

    Read Also: Makinde set to make history as first governor to install three Olubadan

    In the same vein, Governor Makinde approved the appointment of Kabiru Salami, a retired police officer, as Executive Assistant to the Governor (Security Coordination) and Waheed Adeniyi, as the new chairman of Oyo State Waste Management Authority.

    The governor, while congratulating the new appointees, urged them to see their appointment as a call to service. The appointments are with immediate effect.

  • Makinde set to make history as first governor to install three Olubadan

    Makinde set to make history as first governor to install three Olubadan

    Governor Seyi Makinde is set to make history as the first governor to install three Olubadan of Ibadanland.

    Following the passing of Oba Owolabi Olakulehin on Monday, July 7, High Chief Rasidi Adewolu Ladoja is set to ascend to the throne as the next Olubadan.

    Governor Makinde has already installed two Olubadans since he assumed office in 2019.

    The late Oba Lekan Balogun and Oba Owolabi Olakulehin were both crowned by Governor Makinde.

    With Ladoja’s impending installation, Makinde will break new ground in the state’s history.

    Read Also: Makinde mourns Olubadan, says govt will stand by his family

    Governor Seyi Makinde’s potential installation of three Olubadans will be a historic milestone in Oyo State’s history. With Ladoja set to become the new Olubadan.

    Ladoja, a seasoned politician and businessman, served as the Governor of Oyo State from 2003 to 2006.

    He was crowned as the Otun Olubadan of Ibadanland in August 2024, marking the resolution of long-standing controversies regarding his acceptance of the chieftaincy title.

    The Olubadan throne operates on a unique rotational system, alternating between the civil (Baale/Otun) and military (Balogun) lines.

    Chiefs ascend through ranks in these lines until they reach the position of Otun Olubadan or Balogun of Ibadanland, making them eligible to become the Olubadan.

  • Ibadan Circular Road: Makinde’s efforts on road infrastructure commendable – Oyo advisory council

    Ibadan Circular Road: Makinde’s efforts on road infrastructure commendable – Oyo advisory council

    The Oyo state advisory council has commended Governor Seyi Makinde’s efforts in building quality road infrastructure that targets the economic expansion agenda of the state.

    Chairman of the Council, Chief Bolaji Ayorinde (SAN), gave this commendation on Wednesday when he led members of the Council on an inspection of the ongoing 110 kilometres Senator Rashidi Ladoja Circular Road, noting that the quality of work and the pace of the project have been excellent.

    He lauded Governor Makinde for executing the Circular Road project, describing it as a legacy project poised to ease traffic congestion within the Ibadan metropolis, stimulate economic growth, and open up the corridor for real estate development and hospitality businesses.

    He added that the project will also become an arterial road that will connect the state to other states in the country.

    He said, “We can see that work is going at a very intense pace on this Circular Road, and it is quite commendable. It is one thing to have content and another thing to deliver. We are very satisfied that this road will be delivered on time. The level of the work is very good.

    “This is a legacy project. You can see that it was conceived by the previous administrations but it is being actualised by the current government. Before Governor Makinde came in, he promised to deliver on this project. We are happy with what we have seen.

    “As we speak, the project has opened up a new town. Also, it will decongest traffic in Ibadan. Most people travelling through Ibadan would not have to enter the city if they have nothing to do there. So, it is an economic impetus.”

    Read Also: Rescind your decision to rename our institution, Ibadan Poly Alumni begs Makinde

    Ayorinde advised the people of the state to complement the efforts of the government and make good use of the project when it is delivered, saying, “The government has delivered for the people and the people should own this project and ensure that it remains a super highway that is looked after.”

    The inspection team was conducted around the project site by the Commissioner for Works and Transport, Hon. Mojeed Mogbojubola, from the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway en route to Oluyole, Ona-Ara and Egbeda Local Governments axes of the project.

    Other members of the Advisory Council on the inspection tour were Hon. (Chief) Babatunde Oduyoye; Alhaji Bashir Ajibade; Chief Adewale Atande (Alase); Hon. Abiola Ajaja; Dr Aderemi Ayodele; Pastor Akinade Alamu, and Alhaji Rasak Gbadegesin.

  • Rescind your decision to rename our institution, Ibadan Poly Alumni begs Makinde

    Rescind your decision to rename our institution, Ibadan Poly Alumni begs Makinde

    The Alumni Association of The Polytechnic, Ibadan has appealed to Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde to reverse his decision to rename the institution after the late former governor, Dr. Victor Omololu Olunloyo.

    In a statement issued by the Acting National President, Prof. Akinloye Lawal, the alumni said the institution has built a global reputation over the past 50 years and that altering its name would undermine its hard-earned legacy and recognition in the academic world.

    Governor Makinde had announced the renaming during a commendation service in honour of Olunloyo, who was said to be the first Rector of the institution. However, the alumni argued that the move, though well-intentioned, could create significant complications.

    “The Polytechnic, Ibadan, is a globally respected brand. Renaming it would not only be a disservice to the Yoruba race but also force the institution to start afresh in seeking recognition among its peers,” the statement read.

    The alumni further warned that graduates would face verification challenges with certificates and transcripts both locally and internationally.

    They urged the governor to consider the emotional attachment millions of Nigerians have to the name, emphasising that The Polytechnic, Ibadan, is a legacy of the entire Western region and should be preserved as such.

    “Even the unnecessary cost of changing the records and documents of the institution will be enormous at this moment of economic downturns.

    “If this honour was done to H.E. Dr. Omololu Olunloyo in recognition of his being the first Principal of The Polytechnic, Ibadan for less than six months, and your Excellency believed that he should be honoured, it should be based on logical facts and proper analysis, not emotion.

    “We acknowledged the contributions of Dr. Olunloyo to The Polytechnic, Ibadan (TPI), but we cherished the brand name of the institution that has stood the test of time.

    “Your Excellency, being an alumnus of the famous University of Lagos and an ‘Akokite’ you know that it is only a Hall of Residence – Eni Njoku Hall- that was named after the 1st Vice-Chancellor of UNILAG and also at the University of Ibadan, it was only a Hall of Residence – Mellanby Hall – that was named after the first Principal of University of Ibadan.

    “Naming any of our hostels or even our famous faculty of Engineering after Dr. Qlunloyo is a good alternative that will not affect the brand name or image of TPI.

    “We implore you to please find something within or outside The Polytechnic, Ibadan to name after Dr. Omololu Olunloyo as one will just downgrade status of this institution of international repute that is very dear to the hearts of most of us who were opportuned to have passed through it.

    “Nigerians appealed to President Goodluck Jonathan to rescind his decision to rename the University of Lagos after Bashorun MKO Abiola, and he listened. Ibadans appealed to President Muhammadu Buhari to give an Ibadan man the opportunity to be the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ibadan after 73 years of its existence on our land, and he agreed.

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    “We, the National Executive Council of The Polytechnic Ibadan Alumni Association, on behalf of all past and current students of this great institution, appeal to Your Excellency to please have a rethink on the issue of this change of name.

    “This will, therefore, not be something new if, in your exalted position, you consider the wider and long-term implications of the name change.

    “Kindly recall, sir, that when the name of the famous Ibadan Boys High School was to be changed to Timothy Oyesina Boys High School, it was the Old Students Association under the respected Chief Bode Amoo that appealed to the government not to tamper with the brand name.

    “The government obliged and named a hall after the individual. The government lost nothing by this gesture. We appeal to Your Excellency to treat the issue of TPI in the same manner. This kind gesture will not diminish the status of Your Excellency nor that of your administration.

    “Your Excellency, kindly hearken to our passionate and clarion call.”

  • Still on Makinde’s  N63.4 billion renovation of Government House

    Still on Makinde’s  N63.4 billion renovation of Government House

    • By Adedokun Seyi

    Sir: Oyo State government’s claim that foreign exchange volatility justified its lavish N63.4 billion renovation of the Government House is more than flimsy – it is unapologetic prodigality. To put it bluntly, this one-time redirection consumes nearly all of the N65.2 billion the state generated internally in 2024. That sum didn’t build schools, didn’t bolster healthcare, didn’t power economic engines, but it is to redecorate the governor’s residence.

    Any justification rooted in forex swings conveniently ignores that every sector – roads, health, education, moved forward despite the same currency turbulence. Only this one building got the bailout.

    If history has taught states anything, it’s that superficial grandeur rarely translates into long-term prosperity. What lift societies is not ornate ceilings or imported tiles in government residences, but bold, strategic investments that place citizens at the centre of development. That is the irreversible truth, Governor Seyi Makinde’s administration seems to have ignored with the N63.4 billion renovation, an allocation nearly matching the state’s entire Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) for 2024. When a state chooses to spend what it earns in a whole year on refurbishing a building few citizens will ever enter, it raises serious questions about its vision, values, and priorities.

    If Oyo had allocated N63 billion to off-grid solar or gas-powered micro-grids, it could have brought dependable power to hundreds of communities, powering cold storage for farmers and boosting agribusiness. According to Nigeria’s National Bureau of Statistics, the multidimensional poverty rate stands at over 63% of the population, with Oyo State’s poverty index hovering around 25%–30%, depending on the metric used. A modest N10–N20 billion seed could kick-start a state-owned textile mill-carrying cotton from Oke Ogun through production, employing thousands, diversifying the economy, and reducing dependency on imported fabrics.

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    Food security was also pushed aside for chandeliers when Nigeria needs about N1.5 trillion annually for agricultural investment. While Oyo could not plug that entire gap, spending out of N63 billion would have meaningfully improved irrigation, mechanisation, and storage for its dominant rural population, 60 per cent of who depend on farming.

    A state keen on business competitiveness would prize clean energy and value-adding industries over elaborate lodgings. The ROI could be seen immediately: lower food costs, employment, reduced blackouts, healthier rural economies, and a rising local tax base. Dollars spent on bricks and paint don’t yield returns – the returns of a nascent textile mill do. Oyo’s choice betrays a regressive mind-set by funding a palace over potential. Weighed against evidence, N63 billion should have been a catalyst, not a capstone. If Oyo’s leadership channels even a fraction of that sum into clean power, local manufacturing, food-value chains, or rural SMEs, the results would outshine any ornament-laden corridor. The difference between governance and grandstanding isn’t delivery but direction.

    If Oyo State had allocated even N20 billion of the government house renovation cost to reviving its tourist sites, building infrastructure around them, training guides, and launching a digital promotion campaign, it could have launched a mini-tourism revolution. Local airlines, ride-hailing services, hoteliers, food vendors, and artisans would feel the impact. Employment would surge. Most importantly, the economy would diversify, bringing the state closer to the elusive goal of financial autonomy. Instead, the money would be buried in marble tiles, ornate chandeliers, and banquet halls that few citizens will ever see. The economic waste is evident. The moral cost is incalculable. Tourism isn’t just about fun; it is an industry, a job creator, a cultural bridge, and a revenue stream.

    Until the Oyo State government understands this and realigns its spending from vanity to vision, the dream of financial freedom will remain as unreachable as the top of a neglected Bowers Tower. It’s time to spend with foresight. It’s time to trade polish and political aspirations for prosperity.

    •Adedokun Seyi,

     adedokunseyi6@gmail.com

  • Makinde, Mimiko, Ozekhome, others pay tribute to Aransiola at 70

    Makinde, Mimiko, Ozekhome, others pay tribute to Aransiola at 70

    Oyo Governor Seyi Makinde, former Ondo Governor, Dr. Olusegun Mimiko, and renowned lawyer Prof. Mike Ozekhome were among the dignitaries who paid tribute to Rev. Dr. Moses Aransiola and his wife, Pastor Funmilayo Aransiola, on their 70th birthday and 50 years in ministry. 

    Other prominent figures that attended the celebration include former Head of State, Gen. Yakubu Gowon; the Soun of Ogbomosho, Oba Ghandi Afolabi Olaoye; Ekiti Governor, Abiodun Oyebanji; traditional rulers, religious leaders, Pastor Adeleke Sanusi, Senior Continental Overseer for Europe and Chairman, RCCG Board in the United Kingdom, among others.

    Makinde commended the Aransiola’s for their impactful ministry and prayed for their continued success. 

    He said: “Its good to be here to celebrate the celebrant, I congratulate him and his wife. God will continue to enlarge their ministry and they will continue to make impact and set feet of the people on the right path.”

    Makinde, who delved into politics at the event, said there was need to give youths more opportunities to participate in leadership and governance.

    The Governor passionately called for national rebirth, urging Nigerians to move out of their comfort zones and work actively toward nation-building.

    Makinde lamented the trend of perpetual transition from one crisis to another, noting that without sincere engagement from the citizenry in politics and governance, the cycle would continue.

    Mimiko called for urgent restructuring of Nigeria, warning that the current political structure is a stumbling block to national progress.

    Ozekhome, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), in his keynote address titled: “Nigeria: From where comes our help?” decried rampant insecurity, corruption and governance failures in the country.

    He commended Makinde’s leadership, particularly his security interventions such as the establishment of the Amotekun Corps, which has contributed significantly to protecting lives and property in Oyo State.

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    Highlights of the event was launching of four books authored by the celebrator and cutting of birthday cakes with the celebrant and his wife.

    The Soun of Ogbomoso thanked everyone for celebrating Dr Aransiola and his wife, saying they deserve the honor owing to the milestone in the Ministry work.

    Aransiola expressed gratitude to God and the people for celebrating him and wife, adding the occasion is a testament to God’s faithfulness in their lives and ministry.

    The Chairman of the 70/70/50 programme and Resident Pastor, Chapel of Life of the Gethsemane Prayer Ministries International, Eleyele, Ibadan, Pastor Adebayo Owoseni described the occasion as a huge success, adding that the celebrants deserve the honor owing to their contributions to humanity and the body of Christ. 

  • Makinde greets Muslims on Hijrah 1447, urges prayers for Oyo, Nigeria

    Makinde greets Muslims on Hijrah 1447, urges prayers for Oyo, Nigeria

    Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has congratulated Muslims in the state, across Nigeria, and around the world on the commencement of the Islamic New Year, Hijrah 1447 AH.

    In a statement released on Friday, the governor urged the Muslim Ummah to continue in their good deeds, assuring them that their efforts would be divinely rewarded.

    Makinde noted that the Hijrah, which marks the historic migration of Prophet Muhammad (SAW) from Makkah to Madinah, serves as a reminder for Muslims to reflect, pray, and intercede for the peace and progress of Oyo State and the nation at large.

    He called on the faithful to embrace the core lessons of the season—religious tolerance, harmony, and good neighbourliness, values he said have long defined Oyo State’s peaceful coexistence.

    The governor commended the Muslim community for their unwavering support since the inception of his administration in 2019 and appealed for continued cooperation as his government intensifies efforts to deliver on its mandate.

    “With 23 months left, this period is crucial for us in government to finish strong and leave behind enduring legacies,” Makinde stated, emphasising the importance of collective support from residents.

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    He said, “I celebrate with our Muslim brothers and sisters as they celebrate Hijrah 1447 AH, which marks the beginning of the new Islamic Year.

    “I urge them to keep doing the good works that Allah SWT commanded, assured that they will be amply rewarded.

    “I encourage them to use this occasion as another opportunity to pray for our state, Nigeria and all the leaders. When the leadership is guided by God, they will be able to lead effectively.

    “Let me also use this opportunity to commend the Muslim Ummah in Oyo State for the support they have been giving to our government since its inception in 2019, while also encouraging them not to relent in supporting their government.

    “The next 23 months are quite important to us as a government, because we want to finish strong by completing legacy projects and keeping our covenant with the people.

    “This is why we launched the Legacy Compact to measure our performance delivery in different sectors and to also come up with key legacy projects in each sector and ensure their completion before we leave office.

    “To achieve all these, the people’s support is paramount. So, I call on residents of Oyo State to keep faith with us, as we continue to serve their best interests.

    “Happy Hijrah and may Allah SWT bless you all, as you begin the New Year.”