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OYO LAUNCHES FREE EYE SCREENING, DISTRIBUTES READING GLASSESThe Oyo State Primary Health Care Board has commenced a two-...
13/10/2026

OYO LAUNCHES FREE EYE SCREENING, DISTRIBUTES READING GLASSES

The Oyo State Primary Health Care Board has commenced a two-day free eye screening and reading glasses distribution exercise for civil servants within the State Secretariat and other eligible beneficiaries aged 40 and above.

Speaking at the flag-off ceremony, the Board’s Chairman, Hon. Dada Awoleye, said the initiative aims to promote preventive healthcare, improve vision and enhance beneficiaries’ quality of life.

The programme focuses on presbyopia, an age-related condition that makes it difficult to see nearby objects clearly. Eligible participants will receive free screening and reading glasses where clinically appropriate, while those requiring further attention may be referred to qualified eye-care professionals.

The initiative is being implemented by the Oyo State Primary Health Care Board with support from the Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI) through the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare’s National Eye Health Programme.

The Board reaffirmed its commitment to expanding access to quality, equitable and people-centred healthcare across Oyo State.

Makinde appoints Akinwole Chief of Staff, Adedayo Named DG, Due Process.Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has appointed...
12/10/2026

Makinde appoints Akinwole Chief of Staff, Adedayo Named DG, Due Process.

Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has appointed Bashorun Akinwale Akinwole (Wolekanle) as his new Chief of Staff.

He also approved the appointment of Mrs. Aderonke Adedayo as Director-General of the Due Process Office.

The appointments were announced in letters signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Professor Musibau Babatunde.

Bashorun Akinwole, a grassroots politician, previously served as Chairman of the Oyo State Local Government Service Commission.

Mrs. Adedayo, who currently serves as Special Adviser on General Intervention and Donor Agencies, will combine her existing role with her new responsibilities.
The appointments take immediate effect.

Governor Makinde congratulated the appointees and urged them to carry out their duties with loyalty, commitment, and dedication to the service of Oyo State.

11/10/2026

A week of progress, milestones, and moments worth remembering. 🗓️✨

Here’s a look back at some of the highlights from the week.

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2026 WORLD SIGHT DAY: OYO DISTRIBUTES 1,500 FREE EYEGLASSESThe Oyo State Government has reiterated its commitment to acc...
09/10/2026

2026 WORLD SIGHT DAY: OYO DISTRIBUTES 1,500 FREE EYEGLASSES

The Oyo State Government has reiterated its commitment to accessible, affordable and quality eye care as it joined the world to commemorate 2026 World Sight Day under the theme, “Love Your Eyes.”

The event, held at the Ibadan North Local Government Secretariat, Agodi, featured free eye screening, medical consultations and the distribution of 1,500 free eyeglasses to beneficiaries.

The Commissioner for Health, Dr. Oluwaserimi Ajetunmobi, represented by the Permanent Secretary, Dr. Akintunde Ayinde, highlighted ongoing efforts to reduce avoidable blindness through the State Eye Health Committee, the SightQuest Nigeria Programme and the Omituntun Free Health Mission.

The State Government continues to work with healthcare professionals and development partners to expand eye-care services, particularly for rural communities, older persons and other vulnerable groups.

Protecting sight means preserving opportunities, improving quality of life and building healthier communities.

OYO RISES TO 6TH IN NATIONAL CLIMATE GOVERNANCE RANKINGOyo State has moved from 7th to 6th position in the latest Subnat...
09/10/2026

OYO RISES TO 6TH IN NATIONAL CLIMATE GOVERNANCE RANKING

Oyo State has moved from 7th to 6th position in the latest Subnational Climate Governance Performance Ranking among Nigeria’s 36 states, achieving an Outstanding Rating Status for the first time since the exercise began.

The Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, Hon. Ademola Aderinto, described the improvement as a positive step and reaffirmed the State’s commitment to achieving the top position in the next edition.

He attributed the progress to the support of Governor ‘Seyi Makinde and pledged that the Ministry would intensify its climate governance efforts and work with relevant stakeholders to advance environmental sustainability across the State.

OYSPPMA LAUNCHES ‘OYO PROJECT LENS’ NEWSLETTERStay informed about government projects and development across Oyo State!T...
09/10/2026

OYSPPMA LAUNCHES ‘OYO PROJECT LENS’ NEWSLETTER

Stay informed about government projects and development across Oyo State!

The Oyo State Project Performance Monitoring Agency (OYSPPMA) is launching Oyo Project Lens, its official weekly newsletter, to bring project updates and monitoring reports closer to the public.

Published every Friday at 7:00 p.m., the newsletter will cover projects across all 33 Local Government Areas, highlighting their progress, benefits to communities and impact on residents and businesses.

The initiative aims to promote transparency, accountability and value for money while helping citizens understand how government projects contribute to the state’s development.

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Makinde Approves New Principal Officers for Oyo State College of Education, LanlateOyo State Governor, Engr. ‘Seyi Makin...
08/10/2026

Makinde Approves New Principal Officers for Oyo State College of Education, Lanlate

Oyo State Governor, Engr. ‘Seyi Makinde, has approved the appointment of new principal officers for the Oyo State College of Education, Lanlate.

The appointments are:

🔹 Dr. Suebu Olamide Lamidi — Provost
🔹 Mr. Abayomi Oladele Salako — Registrar
🔹 Dr. Musbau Ishola Yusuf — Deputy Provost

The newly appointed principal officers are expected to bring their experience and expertise to bear in strengthening the administration, academic standards and overall development of the institution.

The Oyo State Government congratulated the new appointees and charged them to justify the confidence reposed in them by contributing meaningfully to the growth of the College and the advancement of teacher education in the State.

Makinde Lauds Army for New Formations, Urges Oyo Indigenes to EnlistOyo State Governor, Engr. ‘Seyi Makinde, has commend...
07/10/2026

Makinde Lauds Army for New Formations, Urges Oyo Indigenes to Enlist

Oyo State Governor, Engr. ‘Seyi Makinde, has commended the Nigerian Army and the Chief of Army Staff for approving four additional Army formations for Oyo State.

Represented by the Deputy Governor, Barrister Bayo Lawal, the Governor made the commendation at a sensitisation programme on the ongoing 92 Regular Recruits Intake (RRI) for Trades/Non-Tradesmen and Women.

The new formations include a Brigade and Battalion in Oyo town, an Infantry Battalion in Kishi, an Artillery Regiment Battalion in Iseyin and another Battalion in Oriire.

Governor Makinde described the formations as strategic to local security and national defence, while urging qualified indigenes of the state to take advantage of the ongoing recruitment exercise.

The Team Lead, Brigadier General Olusegun Okungbure, disclosed that the recruitment exercise began on September 9, 2026, and will run until October 21, 2026. It is open to qualified male and female indigenes of Oyo State.

Prospective applicants were reminded that the application is free and should be completed only through the official Nigerian Army recruitment portal.

The Governor also encouraged stakeholders across the state’s 33 local government areas to help circulate the recruitment information and support qualified youths interested in joining the Nigerian Army.

OYRTMA Rejects ‘Cut-Throat’ Fines Claim, Says Penalties Save LivesThe Oyo State Road Traffic Management Authority (OYRTM...
07/10/2026

OYRTMA Rejects ‘Cut-Throat’ Fines Claim, Says Penalties Save Lives

The Oyo State Road Traffic Management Authority (OYRTMA) has rejected claims that its traffic fines are excessive and place an undue burden on motorists, saying the penalties are primarily intended to deter dangerous driving and save lives.

OYRTMA Executive Chairman, Major Adesagba Adekoya (Rtd.), said the Authority’s review of traffic fines was aimed at making penalties an effective deterrent rather than generating revenue.

He argued that the penalties are comparable to those imposed by traffic enforcement agencies in other South-West states, while noting that OYRTMA’s ₦10,000 fine for wrongful overtaking is lower than the ₦50,000 penalty cited for reckless driving in Lagos.

The Chairman also pointed to the scale of road crashes in Oyo State. FRSC data shows that 304 road crashes were recorded in the state in 2024, resulting in 222 deaths and 779 injuries.

Adekoya stressed that fines are intended to encourage compliance with traffic rules and prevent crashes, rather than serve as a source of revenue.

He also highlighted the role of the Traffic Violation Tribunal, where traffic offenders are given the opportunity for a fair hearing, with some cases resulting in discharge without fines.

According to the OYRTMA Chairman, the Authority’s objective is straightforward: compliance, not punishment; safer roads, not revenue generation.

Oyo Govt Strengthens Stakeholder Collaboration to Boost Non-Oil ExportThe Oyo State Government has reaffirmed its commit...
06/10/2026

Oyo Govt Strengthens Stakeholder Collaboration to Boost Non-Oil Export

The Oyo State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening the State’s non-oil export sector through improved coordination among government institutions, exporters, regulatory agencies and private-sector stakeholders.

Speaking at the State Committee on Export Promotion (SCEP) meeting in Ibadan, the Commissioner for Investment, Trade, Cooperatives and Industry, Prof. Salihu Abdulwaheed Adelabu, identified reliable data, access to finance, business formalisation, skills development, trade facilitation, standards and stronger public-private collaboration as key to export growth.

He also highlighted opportunities presented by the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), urging Oyo producers, processors, MSMEs and exporters to improve value addition, product quality, standards and export readiness to access wider African markets.

The meeting also emphasised the importance of agricultural quarantine, sanitary and phytosanitary compliance and certification, particularly for commodities such as cocoa and cashew, to meet destination-market requirements and reduce the risk of rejection.

The Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) disclosed that Nigeria’s formally recorded non-oil export earnings reached US$6.1 billion in 2025, representing an 11.5% increase over 2024.

Stakeholders also considered a proposed State Exporters Engagement Meeting, which would provide a platform for exporters to raise challenges around standards, certification, logistics, finance, market access and export procedures.

Representatives of SON, NCS, MAN, OYSADA, OYCCIMA, SMEDAN, AFAN, NAFDAC and other stakeholders contributed to discussions aimed at developing practical measures to strengthen Oyo State’s export ecosystem and increase its contribution to Nigeria’s non-oil export sector.

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