Oyo State Government

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The toll-free emergency number in Oyo State is 615. Call free of charge to report security issues.

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Earlier today, we received a team from the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (@CGIAR) Institute led by Dr Sandra Milach, the Chief Scientist of CGIAR in a closed-door meeting. Also in the entourage were Dr Simeon Ehui, Director General International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (@IITA_CGIAR) and Dr Bernard Vanlauwe, IITA’s Deputy Director General for Research for Development.

Our discussions centred on appreciation of the role of the Oyo State Government in hosting IITA for almost 60 years and the support received on partnerships in the last seven years. We also discussed continued collaboration between the Oyo State Government and CGIAR centres through IITA, especially how science and innovations from the centres could further support the agricultural transformation of Nigeria and its food security.

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The Oyo State Government has extended the curfew which is between 4 PM and 8 AM imposed on 10 Local Government Areas by an additional 24 hours.
The affected local government areas are:
 1.⁠ ⁠Oriire (Headquarters: Ikoyi-Ile)
 2.⁠ ⁠Oorelope (Headquarters: Igboho)
 3.⁠ ⁠Irepo (Headquarters: Kisi)
 4.⁠ ⁠Saki West (Headquarters: Saki)
 5.⁠ ⁠Saki East (Headquarters: Ago-Amodu)
 6.⁠ ⁠Atisbo (Headquarters: Tede)
 7.⁠ ⁠Itesiwaju (Headquarters: Otu)
 8.⁠ ⁠Iseyin (Headquarters: Iseyin)
 9.⁠ ⁠Olorunsogo (Headquarters: Igbeti)
10.⁠ ⁠Atiba (Headquarters: Offa-Meta)

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The Oyo State Executive Council (ExCo) met on Tuesday, 23 June 2026, and resolved as follows:

An appeal to the Nigerian Union of Teachers (NUT) to allow students to return to school and discontinue the further disruption of the academic calendar.
The ExCo stated that the government is taking strategic steps to ensure that the issue of the kidnapping at Oriire Local Government Area is brought to a close soon.

The release of ₦8,768,954,000 in the first instance, for the procurement of teaching and learning materials (Numeracy, Literacy, Mathematics, English Language and Basic Science) for primary and junior secondary schools across the State under the World Bank-assisted Better Education Service Delivery for All -Additional Financing for Teacher Effectiveness and School Transformation (BESDA-AFTESS) project. Successful implementation of this qualifies Oyo State to benefit from a reward-based disbursement of $2 per pupil per subject in line with the project’s results-based financing arrangement. The total cost of the project is ₦23,012,000,000.

A supplementary budget of N210,000,000,000.00 for the year 2026 to ensure that all ongoing projects across the state are completed before the end of this administration, thus increasing the 2026 budget from ₦892,085,074,480.79 to ₦1,102,085,074,480.79.

The payment of 250,000 dollars to the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) to provide Oyo State a good footing in attracting investments in Africa.

The sum of ₦5,909,734,750.00 for the implementation of the 2026 work plan of the Health Insurance and Food Security components of the Sustainable Actions for Economic Recovery (SAfER) programme.

Recall that SAfER was established by Governor Seyi Makinde in 2023 to cushion the economic impact of the removal of fuel subsidy by the Federal Government.

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Oyo State Government Declares 16-hour Curfew in 10 Local Government Areas

Governor Seyi Makinde, has approved the declaration of a 16-hour curfew in 10 local government areas of Oyo State.

According to a memo issued by the Secretary to the State Government, Professor Musibau Babatunde, the curfew takes effect from Wednesday, 24 June 2026.
The curfew, which is between 4 PM and 8 AM, and lasts for 48 hours in the first instance, affects local government areas bordering the Old Oyo National Park.

The affected local government areas are:
1. Oriire (Headquarters: Ikoyi-Ile)
2. Oorelope (Headquarters: Igboho)
3. Irepo (Headquarters: Kisi)
4. Saki West (Headquarters: Saki)
5. Saki East (Headquarters: Ago-Amodu)
6. Atisbo (Headquarters: Tede)
7. Itesiwaju (Headquarters: Otu)
8. Iseyin (Headquarters: Iseyin)
9. Olorunsogo (Headquarters: Igbeti)
10. Atiba (Headquarters: Offa-Meta)

Signed
Dr Sulaimon Olanrewaju
Special Adviser (Media) to the Governor of Oyo State
23 June 2026

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Oyo State Government Urges Families to Claim Relatives’ Bodies in Mortuaries Within 7 Days

...Plans Mass Burial

The Oyo State Government has issued a seven (7) day notice to relatives and next of kin of unclaimed corpses deposited in various public hospital mortuaries across the State to come forward for identification and claim, after which the bodies will be given a mass burial.

In a statement signed by the Honourable Commissioner for Health, Dr Oluwaserimi Ajetunmobi, the Government noted a significant increase in the number of unclaimed corpses currently deposited in mortuaries within public health facilities across the State.

According to the Commissioner, the corpses were brought to the facilities by the Nigeria Police Force, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), the Nigerian Correctional Service, and other relevant agencies. Over time, the bodies have remained unclaimed, resulting in severe congestion in the affected mortuaries, many of which have now reached their storage capacities.

Dr Ajetunmobi stated that in view of this development and the need to ensure the continued efficient operation of health facilities, members of the public, particularly individuals with missing relatives, are urged to visit the relevant public hospital mortuaries for the purpose of identification and possible claim of the corpses.

She further disclosed that arrangements are being finalised for the conduct of a mass burial of all unclaimed corpses in the affected facilities, which will take place seven (7) days from the date of this publication.

The Commissioner explained that the seven-day notice is intended to provide an opportunity for relatives and other concerned persons to come forward for identification before the burial exercise is carried out.

She reiterated that the Oyo State Government remains committed to maintaining acceptable public health standards and ensuring the effective management of healthcare facilities across the State.

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Implementation of the contributory pension scheme is applicable to all workers employed by the Oyo State Government from 1 January 2025. The effective date of the commencement of the Contributory Pension Scheme is 1 July 2026.

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Today, we met with protesters in Ibadan led by Martins Otse (VeryDarkMan). The group, who have remained peaceful, are protesting to demand the rescue of the abducted children and teachers from Oriire LGA a month and one day ago. Watch the clip of our interaction.

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We received a delegation from the European Union (EU) led by the Ambassador to Nigeria and ECOWAS, His Excellency Gautier Mignot which included Prof Leila Ben Amor Mathieu. Our discussions centred on the ongoing partnership between the EU and Oyo State.

Specific areas of cooperation discussed include Climate Smart Agriculture under the Global Gateway Investment Strategy as the EU has interests in the value chain in the dairy and cocoa sectors. We also discussed ongoing collaborations on Education, Social Protection and the fight against Gender-Based Violence and future collaborations on Tourism.

All in all, we had a very productive meeting and look forward to strengthening our partnerships for the benefit of our citizens. I also had a private meeting with the ambassador afterwards.

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Today, we held the swearing in ceremony for the new Head of Service, Dr (Mrs) Adenike Ayobami Fasina, mni and two new commissioners, Dr Lateef Idowu Oyeleke who will be in charge of Special Duties and Barr. Ayobami Oluwaseun Ojo who will be in charge of Budget and Economic Planning. Alhaja Ajoke Fausat Sanni who was in charge of the Ministry of Special Duties will move to the Ministry of Trade, Industry, Investment and Cooperatives.
In my remarks, I welcomed the new appointees to the Oyo State Executive Council and encouraged them to give their best to serve our dear State in the time that we have left.

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Yesterday, Governor Seyi Makinde, FNSE inaugurated the Oyo State Council on Climate Change in line with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 13 (SDG 13) and the Paris Agreement on Climate Change.

The members of the Council are:

HE Governor Seyi Makinde (Chairman)

Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources (Vice Chairman): Mr Ademola Temitayo Aderinto

Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development: Barr. Olasunkanmi Olaleye

Commissioner for Energy and Mineral Resources: Prof Dahud Kehinde Shangodoyin

Commissioner for Health: Dr Oluwaserimi Adewumi Ajetunmobi

Commissioner for Lands, Housing and Urban Development; Mr Williams Akin-Funmilayo

Commissioner for Finance: Mr Akinola Ojo

Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning: Barr. Ayobami Oluwaseun Ojo

Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology: Mr Olusegun Olayiwola

Special Adviser on (General Intervention & Donor Agencies): Mrs Aderonke Adedayo

Chairman, Oyo State Rural
Water and Sanitation Agency, Alhaji Babalola Afobaje

Oyo State Mobilisation Agency for Socio-Economic Development: Dr Morohunkola Thomas

Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Environment (Secretary): Dr Sunday Adeyemi Ojelabi

Director, Pollution Monitoring and Quality Control Department: Dr Funmilayo Evelyn Adesina

Director Forestry: Mr Kayode Ariori

Three (3) Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO/CSO) representatives:
Mr Oluwadamilare Victor Oyejide - Recyclers & Upcyclers Association of Oyo State

Mr Adesope Afolayan - Climate Emerge Innovation Development Hub -CEID Hub

Mrs Adejumoke Olowokere - Waste Museum - (BEDEV Foundation):

Professor Godson R. E. E. Ana - (Academia) Faculty of Public Health Sciences, UCH, University of Ibadan.

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Governor Seyi Makinde has sworn in the new Head of Service and two new commissioners into the Oyo State Executive Council. Also, His Excellency carried out a minor cabinet reshuffle. See card for details.

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“We are doing everything within our power to bring them home safely.”
Governor Seyi Makinde (11 June 2026)

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Governor Seyi Makinde signed Executive Order No 002 of 2026 on the Regulation and Enforcement of Vehicle Registration and Traffic Management in Oyo State last Friday, 5 June 2026, to enhance public safety and security. Failure to comply with the regulations/orders will result in arrest and prosecution of the offender(s) and impoundment of vehicle(s) by the appropriate security agencies.

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Update on Security:

Executive Order No 002 of 2026 on the Regulation and Enforcement of Vehicle Registration and Traffic Management in Oyo State is available to view via this link https://t.co/Nmd9TQWSpT

If you have any questions about this Executive Order, please reply to this post to ask.

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On 5 June 2026, while signing Executive Order No 002 of 2026 on the Regulation and Enforcement of Vehicle Registration and Traffic Management in Oyo State, Governor Seyi Makinde announced that commercial motorcycles popularly known as okadas will be restricted from operating between the hours of 10.30 pm and 5.30 am every day.

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Air Vice Marshal Abubakar Abdul Suleh*
Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke*

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We received an entourage led by Air Officer Commanding Logistics Command, Abubakar Abdul Suleh who represented the Chief of the Air Staff, Air Vice Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke on a courtesy visit today. The visit gave us an opportunity to appreciate the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) for their assistance especially during the current security challenge in Oyo State.