Oyo News – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com Breaking News, Nigeria News and Top Stories Tue, 02 Jun 2015 05:15:17 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://www.theinfostride.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/cropped-The-InfoStride-Favicon-150x150.png Oyo News – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com 32 32 Full text of Governor Ajimobi’s inaugural speech https://www.theinfostride.com/full-text-of-governor-ajimobis-inaugural-speech/ Tue, 02 Jun 2015 05:15:17 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/06/full-text-of-governor-ajimobis-inaugural-speech/ BEING THE SECOND INAUGURATION SPEECH OF HIS EXCELLENCY, THE GOVERNOR OF OYO STATE, SEN. ABIOLA AJIMOBI, AT THE OBAFEMI AWOLOWO STADIUM, ON MAY 29TH, 2015 I stand before you today, acutely aware that I am standing at the threshold of history. I stand before you, humbled by that same history, the history of our 39-year-old [...]

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]]> Oyo, Chinese firm sign MoU on construction of light rail in Ibadan. https://www.theinfostride.com/oyo-chinese-firm-sign-mou-on-construction-of-light-rail-in-ibadan/ Fri, 29 May 2015 05:15:10 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/05/oyo-chinese-firm-sign-mou-on-construction-of-light-rail-in-ibadan/ The Oyo State Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with a Chinese firm, CCECC for the construction of a light rail transport system covering about 24 kilometres within Ibadan, the State capital. Speaking at the signing ceremony, which took place at the Executive Council Chambers of the Governor’s Office, Ibadan at the week-end, [...]

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]]> AJIMOBI ORDERS LOW-KEY SECOND TERM INAUGURATION https://www.theinfostride.com/ajimobi-orders-low-key-second-term-inauguration/ Fri, 29 May 2015 05:15:07 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/05/ajimobi-orders-low-key-second-term-inauguration/ The Governor of Oyo State, Senator Abiola Ajimobi, has directed that the May 29 inauguration in the state should be low key. In this respect, the Governor ordered all his aides in charge of the inauguration ceremony to ensure that they organized the ceremony devoid of fanfare to herald his historic second term in office, [...]

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]]> Ajimobi swears in new HOS, 18 permanent secretaries https://www.theinfostride.com/ajimobi-swears-in-new-hos-18-permanent-secretaries/ Fri, 06 Mar 2015 06:15:07 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/03/ajimobi-swears-in-new-hos-18-permanent-secretaries/ Oyo State Governor, Abiola Ajimobi on Tuesday swore in new Head of Service (HOS) Soji Eniade and 18 Permanent Secretaries among who is the wife of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Senator from the State, Alolade Agboola as well as a new Accountant-General, Oludele Oyadeyi. The ceremony was witnessed by the PDP Senator representing Oyo [...]

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]]> N500m EFCC loot: You are a serial liar, Ajimobi tells Ladoja https://www.theinfostride.com/n500m-efcc-loot-you-are-a-serial-liar-ajimobi-tells-ladoja/ Fri, 16 Jan 2015 06:15:14 +0000 http://www.theinfostrides.com/2015/01/n500m-efcc-loot-you-are-a-serial-liar-ajimobi-tells-ladoja/ The Oyo State Governor, Senator Abiola Ajimobi, has described ex-governor of the State, Senator Rashidi Ladoja’s denial of allegation of refund of N500million to the State by him as panicky and lamentable.       In a statement by the Secretary to the State Government, Mr. Olalekan Alli, the Governor insisted that Ladoja indeed returned [...]

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]]> Oyo Govt. commits N5.3b to rehabilitation of 62 roads https://www.theinfostride.com/oyo-govt-commits-n5-3b-to-rehabilitation-of-62-roads/ Tue, 06 Jan 2015 06:15:21 +0000 http://www.theinfostrides.com/2015/01/oyo-govt-commits-n5-3b-to-rehabilitation-of-62-roads/ The Oyo State Government, in conjunction with the Local Government Councils, is currently embarking on the rehabilitation/reconstruction of a total of 62 roads across all the 33 Local Government Areas of the State at the cost of N5.3 billion. A statement issued in Ibadan on Monday by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Media, [...]

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]]> Oyo state Interfaith prayers holds on Monday 5th January 2015 at the Governor’s office car park, secretariat, Ibadan. https://www.theinfostride.com/oyo-state-interfaith-prayers-holds-on-monday-5th-january-2015-at-the-governors-office-car-park-secretariat-ibadan/ Tue, 06 Jan 2015 06:15:17 +0000 http://www.theinfostrides.com/2015/01/oyo-state-interfaith-prayers-holds-on-monday-5th-january-2015-at-the-governors-office-car-park-secretariat-ibadan/ Oyo State Government Press Release

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]]> Ajimobi scales APC screening, promises greater welfare if elected https://www.theinfostride.com/ajimobi-scales-apc-screening-promises-greater-welfare-if-elected/ Fri, 05 Dec 2014 06:15:33 +0000 http://www.theinfostrides.com/2014/12/ajimobi-scales-apc-screening-promises-greater-welfare-if-elected/ The Oyo state Governor, Senator Abiola Ajimobi, has assured that his administration’s area of concentration in the next dispensation would be to focus more on the people’s welfare. He gave the assurance on Monday in Lagos after he was screened and cleared by the All Progressives Congress (APC) screening committee headed by Senator Danjuma Goje [...]

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]]> Ajimobi talks tough, vows to tame masterminds of violence in Oyo https://www.theinfostride.com/ajimobi-talks-tough-vows-to-tame-masterminds-of-violence-in-oyo/ Fri, 28 Nov 2014 06:16:05 +0000 http://www.theinfostrides.com/2014/11/ajimobi-talks-tough-vows-to-tame-masterminds-of-violence-in-oyo/ Governor Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo State has warned that as Chief Security Officer of the State, he would not stand by and allow anyone, no matter their status, to jeopardize the hard-won peace of the last three and half years in the State. He made this known in a release issued by his Special Adviser [...]

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]]> Road dualization: 235 property owners get compensation in Oyo https://www.theinfostride.com/road-dualization-235-property-owners-get-compensation-in-oyo/ Tue, 25 Nov 2014 06:16:08 +0000 http://www.theinfostrides.com/2014/11/road-dualization-235-property-owners-get-compensation-in-oyo/ Governor Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo State on Monday distributed cheques to the first batch of 235 people whose properties were affected by the dualization of roads in Ibadan, Ogbomoso, Oyo and Iseyin. The Governor, at the presentation ceremony held in Ibadan, said that the payment of the compensation was an attestation of his administration’s determination [...]

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]]> Getting citizens employed is stomach infrastructure, says Ajimobi https://www.theinfostride.com/getting-citizens-employed-is-stomach-infrastructure-says-ajimobi/ Tue, 18 Nov 2014 06:15:18 +0000 http://www.theinfostrides.com/2014/11/getting-citizens-employed-is-stomach-infrastructure-says-ajimobi/ The Governor of Oyo State, Senator Abiola Ajimobi, has said that his government’s understanding of the so-called stomach infrastructure was to make the citizens gainfully employed so that they could have food to feed their families. He made this known at the Obaseeku High School, Eruwa on his tour of Ibarapa area of the State [...]

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]]> I am solidly behind Ajimobi, says Alaafin https://www.theinfostride.com/i-am-solidly-behind-ajimobi-says-alaafin/ Tue, 18 Nov 2014 06:15:13 +0000 http://www.theinfostrides.com/2014/11/i-am-solidly-behind-ajimobi-says-alaafin/ The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi, has said that, contrary to rumours being peddled about his relationship with the Governor of the State, Senator Abiola Ajimobi, there is no strain in their relationship, stating that he was solidly behind the aspirations of the Governor. He said this on Thursday when the Governor paid him a courtesy [...]

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]]> Oyo pays compensation for dualization https://www.theinfostride.com/oyo-pays-compensation-for-dualization/ Fri, 14 Nov 2014 06:16:11 +0000 http://www.theinfostrides.com/2014/11/oyo-pays-compensation-for-dualization/ Oyo State Government has commenced payment of compensation to property owners whose property were affected by the dualization of roads in the State. The state Commissioner for Lands Housing and Survey, Mr. Isaac Omodewu stated this while addressing the press at the Governor’s Office Agodi Ibadan. Mr Omodewu said the payment of compensation became necessary [...]

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]]> Ajimobi raises alarm over dwindling allocation to states https://www.theinfostride.com/ajimobi-raises-alarm-over-dwindling-allocation-to-states/ Tue, 11 Nov 2014 06:15:09 +0000 http://www.theinfostrides.com/2014/11/ajimobi-raises-alarm-over-dwindling-allocation-to-states/ Governor Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo State raised the alarm over the dwindling and delayed federal allocation to states by the Federal Government, saying that the State might not be able to pay the October salary to workers and carry out other financial obligations unless the situation was promptly addressed. He raised the alarm while speaking [...]

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]]> Ajimobi presents appointment letters to 5,300 teachers, others https://www.theinfostride.com/ajimobi-presents-appointment-letters-to-5300-teachers-others/ Fri, 24 Oct 2014 05:15:14 +0000 http://www.theinfostrides.com/2014/10/ajimobi-presents-appointment-letters-to-5300-teachers-others/ Governor Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo State, on Monday presented letters of appointment to the 5,300 teaching and non-teaching staff just employed into Public Primary and Secondary Schools in all the 33 Local Government Areas of the State. At a ceremony witnessed by a mammoth crowd of party faithful, professional bodies and members of the public [...]

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]]> We’ve executed projects with direct bearing on the people – Ajimobi https://www.theinfostride.com/weve-executed-projects-with-direct-bearing-on-the-people-ajimobi/ Tue, 21 Oct 2014 05:15:15 +0000 http://www.theinfostrides.com/2014/10/weve-executed-projects-with-direct-bearing-on-the-people-ajimobi/ Governor Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo State has said that his administration, has since its inception, been executing projects that have direct impact on the lives of the people of the State. He said this while receiving the Country Director and executive members of African Development Development (ADB) who were on a courtesy visit to him in [...]

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]]> Ajimobi receives Alaafin’s blessings for second term https://www.theinfostride.com/ajimobi-receives-alaafins-blessings-for-second-term/ Tue, 21 Oct 2014 05:15:05 +0000 http://www.theinfostrides.com/2014/10/ajimobi-receives-alaafins-blessings-for-second-term/ Governor Abiola Ajimobi has received the blessings of the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi III for his second term in office. He received the royal blessings on Thursday when he paid homage to the monarch in his palace as a mark honour for the royal father who is celebrating his 76thbirthday. Oba Adeyemi, [...]

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]]> Stop politicizing our genuine love for the people, Ajimobi warns opposition https://www.theinfostride.com/stop-politicizing-our-genuine-love-for-the-people-ajimobi-warns-opposition/ Fri, 17 Oct 2014 05:15:13 +0000 http://www.theinfostrides.com/2014/10/stop-politicizing-our-genuine-love-for-the-people-ajimobi-warns-opposition/ Governor Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo State has warned the opposition in the State against unnecessary politicization of his administration’s policies and programmes that are targeted at ensuring the welfare and well-being of the people. He gave the warning while speaking at his investiture as the Great Grand Patron of the Association of Primary School Head [...]

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]]> Ajimobi and Oyo’s Pimper’s Paradise https://www.theinfostride.com/ajimobi-and-oyos-pimpers-paradise/ Fri, 17 Oct 2014 05:15:04 +0000 http://www.theinfostrides.com/2014/10/ajimobi-and-oyos-pimpers-paradise/ Pimper’s Paradise is a song on late Jamaican reggae star, Bob Marley’s vinyl. It talks about a hitherto promising young woman’s vulnerability as she leaves prudery to venture into the world, naive to the nature of men and gets caught up in the vortex of material and party life, drugs and “laughing when there ain’t [...]

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]]> I’ll continue to bring positive change to Oyo – Ajimobi https://www.theinfostride.com/ill-continue-to-bring-positive-change-to-oyo-ajimobi/ Tue, 07 Oct 2014 05:15:21 +0000 http://www.theinfostrides.com/2014/10/ill-continue-to-bring-positive-change-to-oyo-ajimobi/ Governor Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo State has said that his vision in the next dispensation is to consolidate on his previous achievements and bring the required positive change to the State. He said this in a chat with newsmen shortly after observing the Eid-el Kabir prayer at the Agodi Praying Ground, Ibadan on Saturday. The [...]

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]]> Ajimobi felicitates with Muslims on Eid-el-Kabir, seeks love, unity https://www.theinfostride.com/ajimobi-felicitates-with-muslims-on-eid-el-kabir-seeks-love-unity/ Tue, 07 Oct 2014 05:15:13 +0000 http://www.theinfostrides.com/2014/10/ajimobi-felicitates-with-muslims-on-eid-el-kabir-seeks-love-unity/ Governor Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo State has felicitated with Muslims in Nigeria on this year’s Eid-el Kabir festival, admonishing them to imbibe the spirit of togetherness and peaceful co-existence so as to enhance the growth and development of the country. The Governor, in his message to Islamic faithful issued in Ibadan on Friday, said that [...]

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]]> Oyo pastors score Ajimobi high, seek his second term https://www.theinfostride.com/oyo-pastors-score-ajimobi-high-seek-his-second-term/ Fri, 03 Oct 2014 05:15:07 +0000 http://www.theinfostrides.com/2014/10/oyo-pastors-score-ajimobi-high-seek-his-second-term/   Pastors of various churches in all the 33 Local Government Areas of Oyo State have pledged their support for the continuity of the Governor Abiola Ajimobi administration beyond 2015. The pastors, under the aegis of Oyo State Pastors’ Forum, expressed the support when they paid a solidarity visit to the Governor in his office [...]

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]]> Oyo announces October 6, as the resumption date for Schools https://www.theinfostride.com/oyo-announces-october-6-as-the-resumption-date-for-schools/ Tue, 23 Sep 2014 05:15:25 +0000 http://www.theinfostrides.com/2014/09/oyo-announces-october-6-as-the-resumption-date-for-schools/ Schools in Oyo State will resume on October 6, 2014.   According to a statement issued by the office of the Secretary to the State Government, Mr. Olalekan Alli, the resumption date affects all public and private schools in the state.   According to him, government had made adequate preparations for the resumption of schools. [...]

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]]> Ajimobi raises inter-religious committee, seeks continuous peaceful co-existence among Oyo people https://www.theinfostride.com/ajimobi-raises-inter-religious-committee-seeks-continuous-peaceful-co-existence-among-oyo-people/ Fri, 12 Sep 2014 05:15:10 +0000 http://www.theinfostrides.com/2014/09/ajimobi-raises-inter-religious-committee-seeks-continuous-peaceful-co-existence-among-oyo-people/ Governor Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo State has inaugurated a 28-member inter-religious and ethnic committee, with a charge on members to peaceful and harmonious co-existence among different religious and ethnic groups in the State. The Governor, who performed the inauguration ceremony at the Executive Council Chambers of the Governor’s Office, Ibadan on Monday, also appealed to members [...]

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]]> My mission is to leave unprecedented legacy in Oyo – Ajimobi https://www.theinfostride.com/my-mission-is-to-leave-unprecedented-legacy-in-oyo-ajimobi/ Fri, 12 Sep 2014 05:15:04 +0000 http://www.theinfostrides.com/2014/09/my-mission-is-to-leave-unprecedented-legacy-in-oyo-ajimobi/ Governor Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo State said at the week-end that his mission in government was to leave a legacy that would be difficult to surpass by any administration that would succeed him. He stated this during his investiture as the Grand Patron of the Ibadan Recreation Club 1902 at the Club’s ground, Adamasingba, Ibadan. The Governor, [...]

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]]> Ajimobi obtains new 64-page e-passport, hails its introduction https://www.theinfostride.com/ajimobi-obtains-new-64-page-e-passport-hails-its-introduction/ Tue, 02 Sep 2014 05:15:37 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2014/09/ajimobi-obtains-new-64-page-e-passport-hails-its-introduction/ Governor Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo State has described the 64-page newly approved international passport as an exercise that epitomizes quality service delivery to the people of Nigeria. He made the remark shortly after he was presented with the 64-page new international passport at the state headquarters of the Nigeria Immigration Service, Agodi, Ibadan, at the [...]

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]]> Ajimobi Condoles Ladoja Over Mum’s Death https://www.theinfostride.com/ajimobi-condoles-ladoja-over-mums-death/ Tue, 02 Sep 2014 05:15:14 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2014/09/ajimobi-condoles-ladoja-over-mums-death/ Governor Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo State has condoled Senator Rashidi Ladoja, a former Governor of the State, on the death of his mother, Alhaja Halimotu Ladoja at the age of 94. The Governor, in a statement issued in Ibadan on Thursday by his Special Adviser on Media, Dr. Festus Adedayo, said that the passing away [...]

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]]> South-West APC passes vote of confidence in Ajimobi https://www.theinfostride.com/south-west-apc-passes-vote-of-confidence-in-ajimobi/ Fri, 29 Aug 2014 05:15:42 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2014/08/south-west-apc-passes-vote-of-confidence-in-ajimobi/ The South-West Zone of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has passed a vote of confidence in the Governor Abiola Ajimobi administration in Oyo State, saying that the Governor has done the party proud through his brilliant performance in the last three years. The party also commended the governor for the outstanding leadership quality which he had [...]

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]]> Ajimobi appoints Eniade as new Head of Service https://www.theinfostride.com/ajimobi-appoints-eniade-as-new-head-of-service/ Tue, 12 Aug 2014 05:15:30 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2014/08/ajimobi-appoints-eniade-as-new-head-of-service/ The Oyo State Governor, Senator Abiola Ajimobi, has approved the appointment of Mr. Williams Adesoji Eniade as the acting Head of Service for the State. This was contained in a statement issued in Ibadan on Tuesday by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Media, Dr. Festus Adedayo. Mr. Eniade was, until his appointment, the Permanent Secretary [...]

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]]> Ebola: Oyo institutes 24-hr surveillance https://www.theinfostride.com/ebola-oyo-institutes-24-hr-surveillance/ Tue, 12 Aug 2014 05:15:19 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2014/08/ebola-oyo-institutes-24-hr-surveillance/ The Oyo State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin said on Sunday that the State Government had instituted 24-hour monitoring and tracking of suspected cases in all 33 Local Government Areas of the State. The commissioner disclosed this in a statement issued in Ibadan on Sunday. Gbadegesin said that emphasis was particularly placed on the [...]

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]]> Aregbesola’s victory, triumph of democracy – Ajimobi https://www.theinfostride.com/aregbesolas-victory-triumph-of-democracy-ajimobi/ Tue, 12 Aug 2014 05:15:05 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2014/08/aregbesolas-victory-triumph-of-democracy-ajimobi/ Governor Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo State has congratulated his Osun State counterpart, Mr. Rauf Aregbesola on his victory at the last Saturday’s gubernatorial election, describing the outcome of the election as the triumph of democracy and the rule of law. This was contained in a statement issued in Ibadan on Sunday by the Special Adviser to the [...]

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]]> Tescom recruitment. click here for details https://www.theinfostride.com/tescom-recruitment-click-here-for-details/ Fri, 18 Jul 2014 05:15:11 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2014/07/tescom-recruitment-click-here-for-details/ Oyo State Government Press Release

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]]> Ajimobi condoles with late Ex-Oyo SSG’s family https://www.theinfostride.com/ajimobi-condoles-with-late-ex-oyo-ssgs-family/ Wed, 16 Jul 2014 05:15:06 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2014/07/ajimobi-condoles-with-late-ex-oyo-ssgs-family/ Governor Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo State has commiserated with the Peoples Democratic Party in the state and the family of Dr. Dejo Raimi over the death of the PDP stalwart and former Secretary to the State Government. The Governor, in a statement issued in Ibadan on Monday by his Special Adviser on Media, Dr. Festus [...]

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]]> Ajimobi raises graduate Pry Sch. teachers’ promotion bar https://www.theinfostride.com/ajimobi-raises-graduate-pry-sch-teachers-promotion-bar/ Thu, 10 Jul 2014 15:08:31 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2014/07/ajimobi-raises-graduate-pry-sch-teachers-promotion-bar/ Governor Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo State has approved the raising of the bar of graduate teachers in primary schools in the State on level 14 to level 15. He disclosed this yesterday at a meeting with heads of primary school teachers under the umbrella of Association of Primary Schools Headteachers of Nigeria (AOPSHON) at the House of Chiefs, [...]

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]]> Oyo Govt. completes new Apete pedestrian bridge, promises another one in two weeks https://www.theinfostride.com/oyo-govt-completes-new-apete-pedestrian-bridge-promises-another-one-in-two-weeks/ Thu, 10 Jul 2014 15:03:42 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2014/07/oyo-govt-completes-new-apete-pedestrian-bridge-promises-another-one-in-two-weeks/ In fulfillment of Governor Abiola Ajimobi’s earlier promise, a new pedestrian bridge has been constructed on the Apete River and opened for public use. The Oyo State Commissioner for Works, Mr. Bimbo Kolade told newsmen shortly after inspecting the bridge that the newly-constructed bridge would be restricted to vehicular activities. The commissioner explained that though [...]

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]]> Ajimobi reconstitutes boards of 46 parastatals https://www.theinfostride.com/ajimobi-reconstitutes-boards-of-46-parastatals/ Thu, 03 Jul 2014 13:46:01 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2014/07/ajimobi-reconstitutes-boards-of-46-parastatals/ Governor Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo State has approved the reconstitution of boards of 46 parastatals in the State, which comprise 500 chairmen and members. This was contained in a statement issued on Tuesday in Ibadan by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Media, Dr. Festus Adedayo. According to the statement, the State Universal Basic [...]

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]]> Why completion of Apete bridge is delayed – Oyo Govt. https://www.theinfostride.com/why-completion-of-apete-bridge-is-delayed-oyo-govt/ Thu, 03 Jul 2014 10:02:17 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2014/07/why-completion-of-apete-bridge-is-delayed-oyo-govt/ The Oyo State Government has attributed the delay in the completion of Apete Bridge in Ibadan within the record time to the weather and climatic conditions of 2013, as well as other factors like design revisions and alterations of the project. It also promised to complete the reconstruction of another pedestrian bridge to replace the [...]

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]]> 2015: Ajimobi canvasses decorum, decency among politicians https://www.theinfostride.com/2015-ajimobi-canvasses-decorum-decency-among-politicians/ Thu, 03 Jul 2014 09:48:36 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2014/07/2015-ajimobi-canvasses-decorum-decency-among-politicians/  Governor Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo State has called on politicians to exhibit high level of decorum and decency in order to ensure a successful and peaceful democratic process, as the 2015 general elections draw near. He stated this while receiving a delegation of Inter-party Advisory Council (IPAC) who paid him a courtesy call at the [...]

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]]> Ajimobi seeks prayers against insurgency during Ramadan https://www.theinfostride.com/ajimobi-seeks-prayers-against-insurgency-during-ramadan/ Thu, 03 Jul 2014 09:46:47 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2014/07/ajimobi-seeks-prayers-against-insurgency-during-ramadan/ Governor Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo State has charged Muslims in the State to use the month-long fasting period to pray for the peace, progress, unity and economic development of the country. The Governor, in a statement issued in Ibadan on Sunday by his Special Adviser on Media, Dr. Festus Adedayo, also urged Islamic faithful to pray to [...]

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]]> Why we appointed 11 judges in 3 years – Ajimobi https://www.theinfostride.com/why-we-appointed-11-judges-in-3-years-ajimobi/ Sat, 28 Jun 2014 07:39:58 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2014/06/why-we-appointed-11-judges-in-3-years-ajimobi/ Governor Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo State on Thursday gave the rationale behind the appointment of 11 High Court judges by his administration within the spate of three years, saying it was to strengthen the judiciary and concretize the process of the rule of law in the State. The Governor stated this while speaking at the [...]

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]]> Sanusi’s reign ‘ll bring devt. to Kano – Ajimobi https://www.theinfostride.com/sanusis-reign-ll-bring-devt-to-kano-ajimobi/ Sat, 28 Jun 2014 06:35:34 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2014/06/sanusis-reign-ll-bring-devt-to-kano-ajimobi/ Governor Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo State has expressed happiness over the emergence of former Central Bank Governor, Mallam Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, as the new Emir of Kano, saying that his reign will bring unprecedented development to the ancient city. The Governor stated this in a statement issued in Ibadan on Wednesday by his Special Adviser [...]

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]]> Ajimobi seeks partnership of politicians, bureaucrats in South West’s devt. https://www.theinfostride.com/ajimobi-seeks-partnership-of-politicians-bureaucrats-in-south-wests-devt/ Sat, 28 Jun 2014 06:34:05 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2014/06/ajimobi-seeks-partnership-of-politicians-bureaucrats-in-south-wests-devt/ Governor Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo State has called for partnership between the political and bureaucratic leadership in the South-West Zone in order to overcome the challenges confronting a zone desperately in need of development. He gave the charge while declaring open the Sixth Summit of the Heads of Service of the South-West Zone held at [...]

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]]> Free traffic flow in Oyo attributed to massive road rehabilitation https://www.theinfostride.com/free-traffic-flow-in-oyo-attributed-to-massive-road-rehabilitation/ Wed, 27 Nov 2013 04:57:27 +0000 http://www.oyostate.gov.ng/?p=4982 The Director-General of Oyo State Public Works Department, Engineer Taiwo Akintola has attributed the free flow of traffic in Ibadan and other parts of the State to the massive road rehabilitation, construction of bridges and the Urban Renewal Programme of the Governor Abiola Ajimobi’s administration. Akintola, while speaking on the NTA, Ibadan personality interview programme [...]

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]]> Ajimobi assigns portfolios to Commissioners, Advisers https://www.theinfostride.com/ajimobi-assigns-portfolios-to-commissioners-advisers/ Wed, 27 Nov 2013 04:49:57 +0000 http://www.oyostate.gov.ng/?p=4979 The Oyo State Governor, Senator Abiola Ajimobi, has announced the portfolios of commissioners recently sworn in into the state executive council. According to a statement signed by the Special Assistant on Media to the governor, Mr. Wale Sadeeq, four of the commissioners who were reappointed into the cabinet, Messrs Adebayo Ojo, Muyiwa Gbadegesin, Zacheus Adedeji [...]

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]]> Former Head of Service, Afolabi, UI, LAUTECH VCs, others inaugurated as Ibadan Varsity Committee members https://www.theinfostride.com/former-head-of-service-afolabi-ui-lautech-vcs-others-inaugurated-as-ibadan-varsity-committee-members/ Sun, 24 Nov 2013 17:01:29 +0000 http://www.oyostate.gov.ng/?p=4967 Governor Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo State on Monday took a major step towards the formal take-off of the State-Owned Technical University, Ibadan, with the inauguration of a 14-man Development Committee. The committee, with a former Head of Service of the Federation, Prof. Oladapo Afolabi as its Chairman, has the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ibadan, [...]

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]]> Why I appointed Obas’ children into Oyo cabinet – Ajimobi https://www.theinfostride.com/why-i-appointed-obas-children-into-oyo-cabinet-ajimobi/ Sun, 24 Nov 2013 16:43:06 +0000 http://www.oyostate.gov.ng/?p=4964 Governor Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo State, at the week-end, claimed full responsibility for the appointment of the children of some traditional rulers as commissioners in the State, saying that none of their fathers solicited for their appointment. Rather, he said that he picked them out of his own volition, based on their individual competence, qualification [...]

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]]> Ajimobi appoints 15 Special Advisers https://www.theinfostride.com/ajimobi-appoints-15-special-advisers/ Wed, 13 Nov 2013 14:17:34 +0000 http://www.oyostate.gov.ng/?p=4944 Governor Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo State has appointed 15 Special Advisers to join the newly-appointed commissioners as members of the State Executive Council. A statement issued in Ibadan on Wednesday by the Special Assistant to the Governor on Media, Mr. Wale Sadeeq, gave the names of the new Special Advisers as Dr. Festus Adedayo, Mr. [...]

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]]> Oyo State YES-O Scheme Re-application Ongoing https://www.theinfostride.com/yes-o-re-application-click-here-to-re-apply-for-the-oyo-state-yes-o-scheme/ Tue, 12 Nov 2013 15:12:09 +0000 http://www.oyostate.gov.ng/?p=4942 Oyo State YES-O Scheme Re-application has been announced. Visit the link below to to re-apply for the Oyo State YES-O Scheme: >>> http://yeso.oyostate.gov.ng/yes-o/index.php

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]]> A SPEECH DELIVERED BY HIS EXCELLENCY SEN. AJIMOBI https://www.theinfostride.com/a-speech-delivered-by-his-excellency-sen-ajimobi/ Thu, 07 Nov 2013 16:31:36 +0000 http://www.oyostate.gov.ng/?p=4914 A SPEECH DELIVERED BY HIS EXCELLENCY SENATOR ABIOLA AJIMOBI, EXECUTIVE GOVERNOR OF OYO STATE AT THE OFFICIAL COMMISSIONING OF THE HERITAGE AND COCOA MALLS AT THE CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT OF DUGBE, IBADAN, OYO STATE ON THURSDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2013 AT THE MALL PARKING SPACE, DUGBE, IBADAN. Protocols. It is a pleasure for me to be [...]

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]]> Odu’a Investment’s 2 new malls ‘ll provide 2,000 jobs, recreate Oyo’s economy – Ajimobi https://www.theinfostride.com/odua-investments-2-new-malls-ll-provide-2000-jobs-recreate-oyos-economy-ajimobi/ Thu, 07 Nov 2013 16:26:39 +0000 http://www.oyostate.gov.ng/?p=4911 The newly-constructed Heritage Mall and Cocoa Mall in the Central Business District of Ibadan, were on Thursday inaugurated by the Oyo State Governor, Senator Abiola Ajimobi, with the Governor disclosing that the projects would provide over 2,000 jobs for residents of the State. The Governor, who spoke on behalf of other owner state governors at [...]

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