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The Oyo State Government, through the Ministry of Establishments and Training, has announced that the 2025 Confirmation Examination for junior officers will be held on Tuesday, 30th September 2025, at 10:00 a.m, highlighting the venue for the exercise is the Simeon Adebo Staff Development Centre, Secretariat, Ibadan. The Commissioner for Establishments and Training, Professor Salihu Adelabu, disclosed that a total of 643 junior officers are expected to participate in the examination. He said that the affected personnel include Clerical Assistants, Clerical Officers, Store Attendants, Store Keepers, Judiciary staff, and other allied cadres. According to him, the confirmation examination will assess…

Water Transportation: Harnessing Oyo State’s Water Bodies for Sports, Recreation, and Industrialisation Oyo State, known for its rich cultural heritage and vibrant agricultural potential, also boasts a hidden treasure—its navigable water bodies. From the tranquil waters of Ikere Gorge to the strategic locations of Odo Ogun and Eleyele, these water resources have immense untapped potential. While traditionally overlooked in the conversation about infrastructure and industrialisation, water transportation is a key factor that could propel Oyo State into a new era of growth. By focusing on water tourism, sports, recreation, and sustainable industrial applications, Oyo can turn its water bodies into…

The Oyo State Government has reiterated its commitment to working closely with the Federal Government to enhance civil service delivery across the country. The State Head of Service, Mrs Olubunmi Oni, mni, gave the assurance during the 2025 National Council on Establishments (NCE) referral fieldwork visit to the Secretariat, Ibadan, by representatives of the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation. Mrs Oni highlighted Oyo State’s pioneering role in shaping the modern civil service, stressing that the state has recorded several “firsts” in infrastructural development in Nigeria. Addressing the delegation, she said, “Your presence here today…

Governor Seyi Makinde spares no effort to ensure that the environment in Oyo State is conducive for businesses to thrive.That was the submission of Engr Segun Bolaji, Managing Director of S. Adiss Agricultural Engineering Limited, during an interview with The People’s Verdict.He said, “We had a customer who came from the east and landed at the airport in Alakia. We went to pick him up, but the road was extremely bad at that time. The man got so pissed that he cancelled the deal. But that road has been fixed now by our working governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde.“When we talk…

Senator Sharafadeen Alli (APC-Oyo South) has congratulated the First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, on the occasion of her 65th birthday, Alli, in a statement he personally signed and made available to newsmen on Sunday in Ibadan, described her as a woman of grace vision and uncommon patriotism. The lawmaker lauded the first lady for her commitment to nation-building and well-being of Nigerian families. He commended Senator Tinubu for her exemplary virtues as a distinguished legislator, devoted mother and pillar of support to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Senator Alli said that the first lady’s ,…

Amofin Beulah Adeoye has congratulated the newly elected Chairman of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP in Itesiwaju Local Government Area, Hon. Ganiyu Owolabi from Ward 03. The legal icon extended his congratulatory message to other elected Executives of the party in Itesiwaju LGA; Mr. Illiyas Agoro as Secretary and Comrade Wasiu Abiola who emerged as Youth Leader. The Congress witnessed a massive turnout across all the wards in Itesiwaju LGA underscoring the unity and peace among party members. Amofin Adeoye charged the newly elected executives in Itesiwaju LGA to work for the progress of the party and uphold the trust…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Oyo State has consolidated its grassroots structures with the successful conduct of the 2025 Local Government Congress in Saki West, where new executive committee members emerged through consensus. The congress, which was part of the party’s broader reorganisation strategy across local governments, was hailed as a reflection of unity, inclusiveness, and internal cohesion, setting the stage for stronger political mobilisation ahead of future elections. According to the official list released, Alhaji Nurudeen Idris, popularly known as Aloma, from Ward 5 emerged as the new Local Government Chairman, while Mr Ayemojuba Abdulah from Ward 7…

….strengthen the health sector through “One Voice, One Plan, One Budget.” The Oyo State Government, through the Ministry of Health, has collaborated with the Sector-Wide Approach (SWAp) Office to organise a 3-day Joint Annual Review (JAR), Prioritisation, and Agenda Setting Workshop for the development of the 2026 Annual Operational Plan (AOP). The strategic workshop, held at Plaza De Haruna, Oyo, brought together a cross-section of key health stakeholders, including heads of agencies and departments under the umbrella of the health family.Also, the permanent secretaries across all zones, Programme managers, hospital heads, and implementing partners. The gathering served as a comprehensive…

In the heart of Nigeria’s Southwest, Oyo State has been buzzing with transformation under Governor Seyi Makinde’s Omituntun agenda. Omituntun 1.0 kicked off with bold strides in education, healthcare, and infrastructure, laying a foundation for accelerated growth from 2019 to 2023. Then came Omituntun 2.0, directing gears towards sustainable development, economic diversification, job creation, and eco-friendly policies through 2027. But as Governor Makinde’s term winds down, the big question lingers: Who can keep this momentum alive and catapult Oyo into Africa’s elite league of thriving states? Amofin Beulah Adeoye, the 43-year-old dynamo emerges as the perfect heir. At age where…

The lingering electricity crisis in Otu and adjoining communities of Igbojaiye, Komu, and Babaode in Itesiwaju Local Government Area of Oyo State has sparked outrage, with residents accusing the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) of deliberate neglect. In an open letter addressed to the Minister of Power and the management of IBEDC, Ibukun Oyeniyi Oyedokun, writing on behalf of the affected communities, described the situation as “sad, shameful, and unacceptable.” He lamented that in 2025, thousands of residents in these hardworking and socio-economically active communities have been reduced to “begging for something as fundamental as electricity.” Oyedokun said reliable electricity…