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The Oyo State Government has reiterated its unwavering support for Agricultural Exporting Farmers as part of efforts to boost food production across the state. Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Prince Dotun Oyelade said this while hosting the Agricultural Exporting Farmers Multipurpose Cooperatives Society and Credit Investments (CICS) Ltd in his office. The Commissioner commended the association for their resilience and dedication to enhancing the export of agricultural products, despite the challenges posed particulally by the new tariff increment imposed by the United States Government. He noted that the increase presents a burden on a country like Nigeria with a struggling…

The Oyo State Government has averted what could have been a major fire disaster at the Bola Ige International Business Complex, (BIIBCO) Gbagi, Ibadan, on Sunday. According to the Security Officers on duty, smoke was spotted emanating from Shop 332. Upon investigation, they traced the source to a spark caused by an improperly installed solar energy system. The Officers quickly alerted the Ministry of Trade, Industry, Investments and Cooperatives who contacted the State Fire Service for immediate action Responding promptly, the Oyo State Fire Service deployed two fire trucks to the scene, ensuring that the fire was contained before it…

President General of the Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes (CCII), Chief Ajeniyi Ajewole, has said that Ibadan people are ready to follow Governor Seyi Makinde anywhere he leads. Ajewole, who disclosed this in an interview with The People’s Verdict, described the governor as an icon and a pride of Ibadan people.His words, “Seyi Makinde is a pride of Ibadan people. He is a holder of one of the highest awards of CCII. He got the award in 2017 when he was not yet the governor. So, he is well respected, he has been an icon to sons and daughters of…

The Political Head Administrator of Aare Latosa LCDA, Hon Ayoade Akeem Adewale, has extended his greetings to the Christian community in the State on this year’s 2025 Easter celebration. While felicitating His Excellency, Gov Seyi Makinde FNSE, Dsc, GSSRS, his family, Hon. Oluwaseun Olufade, Party stalwarts, Management, Staff, brothers and sisters of the Christian faith, Ayoade charged them to imbibe the spirit of love and sacrifice which are the teachings and values of Christ Jesus. He stated that the season is a reflection on the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, which signalled the highest sacrifice paid for the sins…

Senator Sharafadeen Alli (APC-Oyo South) has extended warm Easter greetings to Christians across the country, urging them to reflect on the values of love, sacrifice, and renewal which the season symbolizes. This is contained in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media, Akeem Abas and made available to newsmen on Sunday in Ibadan. Senator Alli stressed the need for unity and peaceful coexistence among Nigerians, irrespective of religious or ethnic differences. He said that Easter was a period that reminded all of the selfless love and sacrifice of Jesus Christ for humanity. The lawmaker called on Nigerians to…

The Oyo State Government has begun moves to settle a long-standing boundary dispute involving 12 Local Government Areas of the State. The peace meeting involving representatives from the twelve local governments, was convened by the State Government, took place at the Mediation Center, Ministry of Justice, Secretariat, Ibadan. The Deputy Governor, Barrister Bayo Lawal who also doubles as the Chairman of the Boundary Committee , admonished the stakeholders in the concerned Local Government Areas to desist from causing troubles in their respective communities, based on the judgment given regarding their various disputes. He explained that the interstate boundary dispute and…

The Oyo state government has reopened the psychiatric unit of the Ring Road State Hospital, Adeoyo, after months of closure. Speaking on Friday, the Chairman, Oyo State Hospitals’ Management Board, Dr. Akin Fagbemi said the psychiatric unit is strategically designed to accommodate the specialised needs of mental health patients. He emphasised that the government will ensure activities at the unit align with international best practices for psychiatric rehabilitation centres. Dr. Fagbemi appealed to residents to check on their mental health status often to avoid being a victim of mental illnesses or depression. He therefore called on members of the public…

The State Government is taking proactive measures in addressing flooding during the rainy season. Just as the Ministry of Environment has been given the go-ahead to procure more compactor trucks to enhance refuse collection in the municipality. Equally, auxiliary and special equipment are being provided for the State Fire Service Agency to combat fire incidents in the State. According to a statement by the Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Prince Dotun Oyelade, these were some of the resolutions at the Executive Council meeting which was held yesterday. The meeting recalled that the Nigeria Hydrological Service Agency (NIHSA) and the Nigeria…

The Oyo State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to combating HIV/AIDS and sustaining progress despite funding difficulties. Speaking at the opening session of a three-day workshop on the 2025–2027 HIV/AIDS State Strategic Plan, held in Ibadan, the Chairman of Oyo State Agency for the Control of AIDS (OYSACA), Dr. Gbola Adetunji, emphasized the importance of ownership in HIV programming. “Our goal is to fully take responsibility for HIV care in the state without heavy reliance on external aid.” He noted. The workshop, organized in collaboration with the National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA), was aimed at creating a…

The Presidency has observed, with dismay, the increasing number of billboards in some cities promoting the 2027 campaign for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima. Worth noting is that some of these billboards with pictures of the President and his wife, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, emblazoned on them are springing up in Abuja and Kano in particular. While President Tinubu and Vice President Shettima greatly appreciate their teeming and loyal supporters across the country for their enthusiasm and continuing support, the two leaders do not support any campaign that breaches the laws of the land. The electoral law…