Makinde » NAIJATRENDS

JUST IN: Makinde Immortalizes Ajimobi, Renames First Technical University After Him

Posted on April 1, 2023 by rejoice

Oyo State governor, ’Seyi Makinde, on Friday, immortalised the immediate past governor of the state, Senator Abiola Ajimobi, by renaming the state-owned First Technical University, Ibadan after his late predecessor. Governor Makinde announced the change of the name of the university during his speech at the 2nd Convocation Ceremony of the institution, held at the University Hall, First Technical University, on Lagos-Ibadan expressway, Ibadan, Oyo State. A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the…

BREAKING: Folarin Congratulates Makinde, Hails Voters, APC Members

Posted on March 20, 2023 by rejoice

The governorship candidate of All Progressives Congress in Oyo State, Teslim Folarin, on Monday, congratulated the state governor and candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Seyi Makinde, for his re-election in the just-concluded Saturday election. According to reports, Makinde polled 563,756 votes to defeat his closest rival, Folarin of APC, who scored 256,685 votes, while Adebayo Adelabu of Accord Party polled 38,357 votes. The state collation officer and Vice Chancellor of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-lfe,…

LAUTECH’s Admission Quota For Medical Programme Increases From 75 To 120

Posted on March 2, 2023 by rejoice

The Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN), has increased admission Quota for Medical Programme for the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Ogbomoso, Oyo State, to one hundred and twenty (120), from Seventy-five (75). The development was announced through a letter with reference number: MDCN/525/vol.iv/274, dated February 27, 2023, signed by the Council’s Registrar, Dr. Tajudeen Sanusi and addressed to the University Vice-Chancellor. It is coming few days after the Special Taskforce on repositioning…

“I’m Satisfied With Election Conduct” – Makinde

Posted on February 26, 2023 by rejoice

Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, on Saturday, expressed satisfaction with the electoral process so far, imploring electorate to exercise patience with those in charge of the exercise. Makinde, who voted at exactly 10.10 a.m. at unit 1, ward 21, Abayomi-Iwo Road in Ibadan North-East Local Government Area, urged voters to exercise their civic duties responsibly. Similarly, wife of a former governor of Oyo State, Mrs Florence Ajimobi, described the elections as very peaceful, saying…

2023 Poll: Makinde Declares Friday Half-Working Day In Oyo

Posted on February 24, 2023 by rejoice

Ahead of 2023 general election, Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has declared Friday 24th, 2023 as a half-working day, to allow public and civil servants who may need to travel to perform their civic responsibilities in during Saturday’s presidential and National Assembly elections. According to a statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Mr. Taiwo Adisa, indicated that the declaration was contained in a circular signed by the Secretary to the State Government,…