Funmi Arulogun

A trained teacher and entrepreneur. A seasoned politician with interest in good governance, women and youth upliftment and empowerment.

[Seyi Makinde @seyimakinde]

Newsletter 106 - In Memory of Victims of the Bodija Explosion https://t.co/sUjHWJlOqB

[Seyi Makinde @seyimakinde]

This morning, I presented the staff and instruments of office to Prince Abimbola Akeem Owoade as the 46th Alaafin of Oyo. Kí adé pẹ́ lórí, kí bàtà pẹ́ lẹ́sẹ̀, kí ìrùkẹ̀rẹ̀ pẹ́ lọ́wọ́, kí ẹṣin Ọba jẹ'ko pẹ́, kí àṣẹ pẹ́ lẹ́nu o. Kábíyèsí ooo!

[Seyi Makinde @seyimakinde]

May 2025 be a fulfilling and rewarding year for you and your loved ones. Happy New Year!

[Seyi Makinde @seyimakinde]

Statement by His Excellency Seyi Makinde Following the Stampede at Islamic High School, Basorun, Ibadan

Earlier today, an incident occurred in Islamic High School Basorun, the venue of an event organised for families. Sadly, a stampede at the venue has led to multiple loss of lives and injuries.
This is a very sad day for us here in Oyo State. We sympathise with the parents whose joy has suddenly been turned to mourning due to these deaths.
We have taken steps to ensure no further deaths are recorded at this venue by deploying security agents to restore order at the venue. We also deployed medical personnel and ambulances to the venue. The event has been stopped, and attendees have been escorted out of the venue. We are taking all realistic measures to ensure that the venue is secured.
While investigations are ongoing, the primary organisers of the event that led to this stampede have been taken into custody.
I want to reassure our people that anyone directly or remotely involved in this disaster will be held accountable. Please remain calm as the security agencies investigate this unfortunate incident.
Our hearts remain with the families and loved ones impacted by this tragedy. May the souls of the departed rest in peace. Amen.

[Omotoso Adesola @adesola_omotoso]

"I have one more newsletter to send for this year on Boxing Day, which will be my recap newsletter. Before that, I will hold a media chat on 21 December 2024. So, let me use this newsletter to offer thanks."
Do not forget to join H.E Gov Seyi Makinde on this media Chat.

[Oyo State Government @oyostategovt]

Key Takeaways from the Press Conference on the Setback for Rashidi Ladoja Circular Road
The Commissioner for Lands, Housing and Urban Development, Mr Williams Akin-Funmilayo, and the Commissioner for Public Works and Transport, Professor Dahud Kehinde Shangodoyin, addressed the press to clarify issues surrounding the corridor allocated for the Rashidi Ladoja Circular Road.
The key takeaways from the press conference are as follows:
1.The Oyo State Government, under His Excellency Seyi Makinde, FNSE, has not increased the Circular Road corridor.
2.The 500 metres corridor was acquired as follows: a. 150 metres (left and right) in 2006 by former Governor Senator Rashidi Ladoja b. 350 metres (left and right) in 2018 by the late Governor Abiola Ajimobi.
3.The marking that was done by ministry officials was to enumerate existing properties to determine: a. Who will be compensated b. Who will be integrated c. Who will be relocated
4.Due to the ongoing agitations, His Excellency Seyi Makinde, FNSE, has approved that the marking of buildings should be suspended.
5.His Excellency has also approved that the setback to be maintained for the ongoing construction of the Rashidi Ladoja Circular Road, for now, should be 150 metres (left and right).
6.Settlements within the 150 metres corridor will be fenced off from the Circular Road. They are to be preserved and not removed. These include villages, housing settlements, and other value-added settlements within that corridor. There will be no access from these settlements into the Rashidi Ladoja Circular Road.
7.The Oyo State Government will try its best to minimise the consequences of the Rashidi Ladoja Circular Road development on buildings and settlements along the corridor.
e-signed: Sulaimon Olanrewaju
Chief Press Secretary to His Excellency Seyi Makinde, FNSE.

[Seyi Makinde @seyimakinde]

We met with @BusinessSweden to promote mining opportunities in Oyo State and received expressions of interest for further engagement and assessment for potential investments in the sector. We also met with @EpicenterSthlm, a Swedish digital innovation hub and invited the co-founder Ola Ahlvarsson to Oyo State, as we are interested in building an innovation hub similar to Epicenter aimed at improving entrepreneurship and fostering innovation in Oyo State.

Our final meeting was with @ScaniaGroup, a leading provider of transportation solutions, to discuss sustainable mass transportation for commuters in and out of our cities in Oyo State.

[Seyi Makinde @seyimakinde]

Yesterday, we were in Stockholm, Sweden where we held meetings with various organisations on technology solutions, mining and transportation. We signed a memorandum of understanding with @SchoolTrySoft, a leading educational technology platform. This partnership will enable the deployment of digital education solutions in public tertiary institutions across Oyo State, aimed at enhancing learning outcomes and administrative efficiency.

[Kamala Harris @KamalaHarris]

Our campaign is fueled by hope, optimism, and our love of our country—and we know there is a lot of work to be done until Election Day.

That is why I am looking forward to joining @Oprah for her Unite for America 2024 livestream event on September 19.

Sign up to join us: https://t.co/UI4njCoRZO

[abikedabiri @abikedabiri]

A Nigerian , Emma Ihejirika,on death row for drugs in Indonesia has been FREED. A big thanks to Barrister Emmnauel Isha Ogebe, a Nigerian lawyer based in Washington DC,Usa,who , after our visit to Indonesian prison, took up the case pro bono and won at the Supreme Court 🙏🏿

[Seyi Makinde @seyimakinde]

We also had a business dinner with Ilari Koskelo, Vice Chairman Dovre Group and Chairman Navdata; Jouni Karvi, Chairman Ignatium; Esa Salo, CEO of Salo Solar; and Lasse Mollinen, CEO of Mining Finland.

Four investors indicated their interest in investments in forestry, renewable energy, waste management and agribusiness.

[Seyi Makinde @seyimakinde]

Yesterday and today, in Helsinki, Finland, we held more meetings with stakeholders in the public and private sector on international development cooperation on health, agribusiness, vocational education, knowledge exchange, technology solutions, trade and investment. We look forward to receiving the Finnish Counselor for Trade and Investment, Samuli Kaijomaa in Oyo State next month to finalise on some of the agreements reached.

The meetings held were as follows:

Juhani Soini, Vice Rector, Turku University of Applied Sciences; and Sanna Salentera, Vice Dean Faculty of Medicine, University of Turku, on emergency medicine, accident response and training on maternal care.

Officials from the Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland: Anna-Kaisa Heikinnen, Director-General of the Department for Africa, the Middle East, and Latin America; and Anna Rautvuori, Team Leader, Western and Central Africa, Unit for Northern and Western Africa and officials from the Finnish National Agency for Education on identified collaboration opportunities.

Finland Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Business Finland, FinnPartnership, Mining Finland and Finncham. These five organisations cover all investment, investment funding, mining investment and business partnerships in Africa.

[Omotoso Adesola @adesola_omotoso]

I don't know how frequent your Gov communicate wit u, but mine (@seyimakinde ) communicate every 2weeks, and provided different platforms to react to my questions and query. Today I received another Newsletter assuring me of more projects commissioning and flaging off some.

[Official PDP Nigeria @OfficialPDPNig]

Oyo State Government Begins E-Payment of Retirees' Gratuities.

Ibadan, Oyo State - The Oyo State Government, under the leadership of Governor Seyi Makinde, @seyimakinde has commenced the electronic payment of gratuities to retirees in the state.

This innovative move is aimed at ensuring seamless, transparent, and efficient payment of benefits to retirees, thereby eliminating the need for physical collection of cheques.

The e-payment system demonstrates Governor Makinde's commitment to the welfare of retirees and his administration's resolve to leverage on technology for improved service delivery.

Some of the benefits of the e-payment system in Oyo Stats include, convenience and ease of access to funds, reduced risk of fraud and loss of cheques, faster payment processing, and enhanced transparency/accountability

The Oyo State Government remains dedicated to prioritizing the welfare of its citizens, including retirees, and will continue to explore innovative solutions to improve their lives.

[Oyo Diasporans @OyoDiasporans]

Canadian police arrest Nigerian woman who threatened to poison Yorubas, Benins https://t.co/jILn9c7BKN

[Official PDP Nigeria @OfficialPDPNig]

GOVERNOR SEYI MAKINDE APPROVES SIGNIFICANT INCREASE IN GRATUITY PAYMENTS FOR STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT RETIREES

#EndBadGovernanceInNigeria

Ibadan, Oyo State - Governor Seyi Makinde @seyimakinde has approved a substantial increase in monthly gratuity payments for retirees of both the State and Local Governments.

The new monthly gratuity payment will be N1 billion, up from the previous N456 million.

This significant increase demonstrates Governor Makinde's commitment to the welfare and well-being of retirees who have served the state diligently.

The increased gratuity payment will take effect immediately and will benefit thousands of retirees across the state.

Governor Makinde stated, "Our retirees deserve the best, and we are committed to ensuring they receive the compensation they deserve for their years of service. This increase is a testament to our administration's dedication to their welfare."

The Oyo State Government remains dedicated to prioritizing the needs of its citizens, including retirees, and will continue to work towards improving their quality of life.

[Oyo State Government Feedback @FeedbackOYSG]

Completed Project (Lot 2): Reconstruction of the 3.5 km Oke Adu-Ode Aje-Aremo-Orita Aperin Road. One of the eight feeder roads in Ibadan totalling 38.48 km commissioned on 11 July 2024. More details https://t.co/APIc5J8Ktt

[Seyi Makinde @seyimakinde]

In my newsletter tonight, I responded to a question from a concerned citizen of Oyo State regarding the claim that the Federal Government ‘gave’ States over N570 billion as some kind of ‘hardship fund’ for citizens. Read more here https://t.co/mxymHYv836