World Bank, FPMU Assess Oyo RAAMP Projects as Makinde Reaffirms Commitment to Scale-Up

Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde, has reaffirmed his administration's commitment to the sustainability and expansion of the Rural Access and Agricultural Marketing Project (RAAMP), pledging to put all necessary machinery in place to ensure the successful implementation of the project's Scale-Up phase.

The Governor, who was represented by his deputy, Barr. Abdulraheem Adebayo Lawal, made the pledge on Thursday during a courtesy visit by the Federal Project Management Unit (FPMU) of RAAMP and the World Bank Task Team to his office.

The Deputy Governor assured the visiting delegation of the Oyo State Government's unwavering support for the project, noting that the state would continue to meet its obligations, including the prompt payment of counterpart funds, to guarantee the successful execution of the Scale-Up initiative.

He described RAAMP as a transformative intervention that aligns with the present administration's commitment to improving rural infrastructure, enhancing agricultural productivity and boosting the socio-economic well-being of rural communities across the state.

Barr. Lawal also commended the Federal Project Management Unit, the World Bank and other development partners for their continued support and collaboration, assuring them that Oyo State would remain one of the leading states in the effective implementation of the project.

Earlier, the National Coordinator of the Rural Access and Agricultural Marketing Project (RAAMP), Engr. Aminu Bodinga, explained that the visit to Oyo State was to assess the performance of the project, evaluate the level of implementation and ascertain the achievements recorded by the State Project Implementation Unit (SPIU).

He noted that the delegation, which included the World Bank Task Team Leader (TTL) and other officials, was in the state to undertake an implementation support mission and review the progress made, particularly as the project approaches the end of its current implementation cycle in Oyo State.

Engr. Bodinga commended the Oyo State Government for its commitment to the successful implementation of RAAMP, noting that the achievements recorded so far had justified the confidence reposed in the state.

He expressed optimism that with the continued support of the Oyo State Government, particularly through the timely release of counterpart funds, the full implementation of the Rural Access and Road Maintenance Agency (RARA) and the State Road Fund (SRF) components of the RAAMP Scale-Up programme would be achieved, leading to improved rural connectivity, enhanced agricultural productivity and sustainable socio-economic development across the state.

Speaking during the inspection of project sites, the National Coordinator expressed satisfaction with the quality of work executed under the project and commended the Oyo State Project Implementation Unit for its impressive performance. He urged the state government to continue engaging competent and qualified contractors to sustain the quality and durability of infrastructure delivered under the project.

The delegation inspected several RAAMP projects across the state, including the completed Alako–Idiya–Batake–Olowa–Ijaye Farm Settlement Road, spanning 36.45 kilometres; the Olokoyo–Alobo–Ikere George Dam Road, a 21.953-kilometre road currently nearing completion; and the completed Araromi Oja-Agbe Market under the Agro-Logistics Centre (ALC) initiative at Akanran in Ona-Ara Local Government Area, among other project sites.

Other dignitaries at the event included the Oyo State Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development, Barrister Olasunkanmi Olaleye; the Acting State Project Coordinator, Oyo RAAMP, Engr. Adegboyega Obe; members of the Federal Project Management Unit; representatives of the World Bank; and other key stakeholders.

Oyo Govt Reaffirms Support for SMEs, Artisans Through Trade Promotion

The Oyo State Government has reiterated the importance of creating greater opportunities for traders, artisans, entrepreneurs and Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) through skills development, business networking, enterprise support and trade promotion.

The Commissioner for Investment, Trade, Cooperatives and Industry, Professor Salihu  Adelabu, made this known at the Ibadan edition of the Nigeria Business Summit 2026 Regional Tour, organised by Stanbic IBTC Bank under the theme, "Empowering Nigerian Enterprises for Growth," held at the Jogor Event Centre, Ibadan.

Professor Salihu Adelabu said the Oyo State Government has continued to implement initiatives aimed at strengthening the capacity of artisans, traders, entrepreneurs and SMEs to improve their productivity and competitiveness.

According to the Commissioner, the Ministry has been working on capacity-building programmes for artisans and entrepreneurs through skills upgrading, while also encouraging access to funding opportunities, promoting import and export activities and exposing businesses to networking opportunities that can enhance enterprise growth.

Professor Adelabu commended Stanbic IBTC Bank for bringing the Nigeria Business Summit Regional Tour to Ibadan and for providing a platform through which business owners can gain practical knowledge, build strategic business relationships and explore opportunities that will contribute to the growth of their enterprises.

He also acknowledged the commitment of the Executive Governor of Oyo State, Engineer Seyi Makinde, to programmes that support economic growth through agriculture, agribusiness and infrastructure development.

The Commissioner noted that the State Government is implementing the SAfER (Sustainable Action for Economic Recovery) initiative to cushion the effects of economic challenges through interventions that support businesses, farmers and other vulnerable groups, while also promoting a more conducive environment for enterprise growth.

He further stated that the Government's agricultural support initiatives include the tractorisation programme, through which eligible farmers pay part of the cost of land preparation while the State Government subsidises the balance, in addition to the distribution of fertilisers to encourage agricultural production. He added that ongoing investments in road infrastructure also contribute to improving the business environment across the State.

Earlier, the Head, Enterprise Banking, Stanbic IBTC Bank, Mrs. Jumoke Bello, said the Nigeria Business Summit was created to support Nigerian enterprises by providing business owners with practical knowledge, strategic networking opportunities and business advisory services.

She explained that the Bank is committed to supporting SMEs by connecting entrepreneurs with the right networks, facilitating access to business opportunities and exposing participants to trade and export prospects capable of adding value to their enterprises.

Mrs. Bello stated that Stanbic IBTC's collaboration with the Oyo State Ministry of Investment, Trade, Cooperatives and Industry for the Ibadan summit reflects the Bank's desire to work with relevant stakeholders in supporting the growth of traders, artisans and SMEs.

She expressed confidence that participants would benefit from the knowledge shared during the summit, particularly in the areas of business growth, enterprise development, networking and access to emerging opportunities within and beyond Nigeria.

Also speaking, the Babaloja General of Oyo State, Alhaji Abass Yekini Oladapo, commended Stanbic IBTC Bank for organising a programme dedicated to the growth of indigenous businesses and appreciated the Oyo State Government for its continued efforts toward creating an enabling environment for commerce and enterprise.

He urged traders, market leaders and artisans across the State to take full advantage of the knowledge, networking sessions and business opportunities provided through the summit, stressing that continuous learning, innovation and collaboration remain essential for building stronger and more competitive businesses.

The Nigeria Business Summit is an initiative of Stanbic IBTC Bank designed to support Nigerian enterprises through knowledge sharing, networking, business advisory services and enterprise development. Following the inaugural edition held in Lagos, the 2026 Regional Tour is being taken to four commercial cities across the country—Onitsha, Aba, Ibadan and Kano—to bring enterprise development opportunities closer to business owners within their local markets.

Oyo State Primary Health Care Board Executive Secretary Bags Excellence Leadership Award for Outstanding Service Delivery

The Executive Secretary of the Oyo State Primary Health Care Board, Dr. Muideen Olatunji, has been honoured with the prestigious Excellence Leadership Award 2025/2026 as the Most Outstanding State Primary Health Care Board of the Year in Efficient Service Delivery.

The award was presented today by the Organizing Secretary of the Legislative Writers Forum, National Assembly, Abuja, Mr. Abraham Ogwaje, on behalf of the President of the Forum, Mr. Odeh Agih, in recognition of the Board’s exceptional performance and unwavering commitment to delivering quality primary healthcare services to the people of Oyo State.

The award is a testament to the remarkable transformation witnessed in the Oyo State Primary Health Care Board under the leadership of Dr. Muideen Olatunji. Through strategic reforms, strengthened healthcare systems, improved infrastructure, expanded access to essential health services, and enhanced workforce development. 

The Board has continued to set new standards in efficient, responsive, and people centred primary healthcare delivery. These achievements have significantly contributed to improving health outcomes and reinforcing public confidence in the state’s primary healthcare system.

Speaking during the presentation, Mr. Abraham Ogwaje lauded Dr. Olatunji for his visionary leadership, professionalism, and commitment to excellence in public service.

He stated that the Legislative Writers Forum carefully assessed the performance of state primary healthcare boards across the country before selecting the Oyo State Primary Health Care Board for the prestigious honour.

According to him, the Board’s consistency in implementing impactful healthcare initiatives, promoting innovation, and achieving measurable results in service delivery distinguished it as the most deserving recipient of the 2025/2026 award.

In his acceptance remarks, Dr. Muideen Olatunji expressed heartfelt appreciation to the Legislative Writers Forum for the recognition, describing the award as a validation of the collective efforts of the Board and its partners in advancing quality healthcare across Oyo State.

He dedicated the honour to the Executive Governor of Oyo State, Engr. Oluseyi Makinde, whose unwavering support and investment in the health sector have created an enabling environment for sustainable reforms.

He also commended the management and staff of the Oyo State Primary Health Care Board, frontline healthcare workers, development partners, and other stakeholders for their dedication and sacrifice, reaffirming the Board’s commitment to sustaining excellence, strengthening primary healthcare delivery, and ensuring that every resident of Oyo State has access to affordable, equitable, and high quality healthcare services.

I Will Run Oyo Civil Service with Fear of God, Says Fasina, Urges OYOWMA to Keep Roads Refuse-Free

 

The Oyo State Head of Service, Dr. Adenike Fasina, mni, has reaffirmed her commitment to administering the state's Civil/Public Service with the fear of God, while charging the management of the Oyo State Waste Management Authority (OYOWMA) to intensify efforts at keeping roads and public spaces clean.

Dr. Fasina gave the charge while receiving the management team of OYOWMA on a courtesy visit at the Office of the Head of Service, Secretariat, Ibadan.

The Head of Service stressed the importance of environmental sanitation, directing the agency to ensure that road medians across the state remain free of refuse, especially during the rainy season.

She urged heads of Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to lead by example through diligence and commitment to duty, noting that exemplary leadership would inspire subordinate officers to perform effectively.

She said  "the administration of Governor Seyi Makinde remains committed to the welfare of workers across all grade levels, describing staff welfare as a priority of the present government.

She continued. "Cleanliness is next to godliness. I want you to ensure that our road medians are free of refuse, particularly during this rainy season," 

Dr. Fasina further tasked OYOWMA to intensify refuse evacuation across the state and embark on sustained public enlightenment campaigns to discourage indiscriminate dumping of waste in streams, drainage channels and waterways, warning that such practices contribute to flooding and environmental degradation.

In his remarks, the General Manager of OYOWMA, Engr. Afolabi Adewale, congratulated Dr. Fasina on her appointment as the Head of Service and pledged the agency's continued support for the present administration's environmental sanitation agenda.

He assured the Head of Service that the authority would redouble its efforts to ensure a cleaner and healthier environment for residents of Oyo State through improved waste management and sustained sanitation initiatives.

Abiodun Atilola 

Media Officer to the SSG/HOS

July 17,  2026

Oyo Govt Launches Digital Land Survey Plan Registry to Boost Transparent, Efficient Land Administration

The Oyo State Government has officially launched the Digital Land Survey Plan Registry to enhance transparency, efficiency, and accountability in land administration, marking a significant step towards modernising the state's land management system and improving access to survey records and related services.

Speaking at the Launching Ceremony held at the Office of  Surveyor-General, Secretariat, Ibadan, the Commissioner for Lands, 

Housing and Urban Development,Hon. Akin-Funmilayo Williams said the  Land Survey Plan Registry is an innovative platform designed to modernize the 

registration, management, verification, and spatial analysis of survey plans.

The Commissioner who spoke through the Oyo State Surveyor-General,Sur. Adesoji Adeoye explained that (DLSPR), is a landmark initiative that reinforces its commitment to digital transformation, 

transparency, and efficient land administration across the State.

He maintained that digitalizing Land Survey Plan Registry will make the platform provides faster, more secure, and more reliable services to licensed 

surveyors, land professionals, investors, government agencies, and the general public.

He  commended His Excellency, the 

Executive Governor of Oyo State, for his visionary leadership and unwavering commitment to 

leveraging technology as a catalyst for good governance and improved public service delivery. 

He said Governor 'Seyi Makinde led administration has been instrumental in bringing this transformative 

initiative to fruition.

"The DLSPR represents a major milestone in strengthening the integrity of land records, improving 

service delivery, reducing processing times, and enhancing public confidence in Oyo State's land 

administration system. 

"It also supports evidence-based planning and sustainable development by 

providing improved access to accurate and reliable geospatial information.

"As part of the implementation process, the training of 40 personnel commenced today to equip participants with the skills and knowledge required for the effective operation and management of 

the Digital Land Survey Plan Registry.

" The Office of the Surveyor-General encourages all trainees 

to demonstrate dedication, commitment, and professionalism throughout the programme, 

recognizing the critical role they will play in ensuring the successful deployment and long-term 

sustainability of the initiative.

He therefore confirmed that digital platform and 

training programme are sponsored by the Oyo State Government through a Public-Private 

Partnership (PPP) between the Oyo State Government (OYSG) and Private Networks Nigeria Limited. 

He explained that upon successful completion of the training, participants will be offered temporary 

employment opportunities to support the deployment and operation of the Digital Land Survey 

Plan Registry.

He  appreciated  the Federal School of 

Surveying, Oyo, for its invaluable support and technical contributions to the successful 

implementation of the initiative. 

He noted that the institution's partnership has further strengthened the State's 

efforts to build local capacity and advance modern land administration practices.

 

IMPOUNDED GOODS WILL NO LONGER BE RETURNED, OYRLEA WARNS TRADERS

The Oyo State Rule of Law Enforcement Authority (OYRLEA) has intensified its public sensitization campaign against street trading. The Authority warns that goods impounded during enforcement operations will no longer be returned.

OYRLEA stated that traders who display or sell goods on roadsides, setbacks, medians, and pedestrian walkways are in violation of the law and are obstructing the free movement of vehicles and pedestrians.

As part of the ongoing sensitization exercise, OYRLEA’s enforcement team visited Bodija Market, Ojoo Market, and Sango Market to educate traders on the consequences of non-compliance. The team emphasized that impounded goods will not be released under any circumstance. In addition, any trader who reports to claim impounded goods will be prosecuted in court and punished in accordance with the provisions of the law.

The Authority urged all traders to relocate their wares to designated market spaces and comply with the directive. OYRLEA warned that enforcement operations will be intensified upon the conclusion of the sensitization exercise. The Authority reaffirmed its commitment to restoring order, ensuring public safety, and keeping roads, setbacks, and walkways free of obstruction across Oyo State.

Wednesday, July 15, 2026

Oyo Surveillance Aircraft Arrive End of July:Key Investments Underway

The two Surveillance Aircraft procured by the state government will finally arrive in the state by the end of this month, July.

In a statement issued by the Commissioner for Information, Prince Dotun Oyelade, after the Executive Council meeting yesterday, he said it was the desire of the state government to take delivery of the two Aircraft much earlier, but the assembly of the components by the Chinese manufacturers took longer than originally anticipated.

The Commissioner recalled that two days after the Oriire incident two momths ago, the state government issued a statement confirming the arrival of the Surveillance aircraft at the Nigerian Air Force Hangar in Ikeja, Lagos State.The statement also announced that the process of assembling the aircraft had begun.

The Commissioner said that while the Governor was briefing the Council, he said that he would have loved the two Surveillance Aircraft to participate in the rescue  operation during the Oriire incident but the final decision to make the two Aircraft operational was not in his hands as the state government had to depend on the professional and technical advice of the Chinese manufacturers.

The Council noted that it was better to be on the side of caution rather than succumb to uninformed public pressure.

Prince Oyelade said the two aircraft were procured at the cost of ₦7,763,360,000 (Seven billion, seven hundred and sixty-three million, three hundred and sixty thousand naira). The aircraft are DA 42 MNG Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) aircraft and will cover the borders of Oyo with Kwara and Republic of Benin.

The Council also approved the implementation of a strategic intervention loan for an indigenous cassava factory at Ado-Awaye.

The local factory, which produces cassava flour and other derivatives, will benefit over 25,000 farmers, provide employment, and strengthen Oyo State's position as a leading cassava-producing state.

The total cost of the government's intervention is an interest-free loan of ₦3 billion (Three billion naira).

Still in Oke-Ogun, the Council approved a financial intervention towards the commissioning and commencement of commercial operations of Oyo Sugar and Derivatives Industries Limited.

The project represents one of the strategic industrialisation initiatives of the state government aimed at promoting agro-industrial development, enhancing value addition to agricultural produce, creating employment opportunities, and increasing Internally Generated Revenue (IGR).

The Council recalled that the state government had previously approved and released the sum of ₦850,000,000 (Eight Hundred and Fifty Million Naira) as an equity investment towards the revitalisation and completion of the sugar processing factory located in Iseyin.

As a result of effective management by the Investors  and the government's commitment to this objective, the Council approved the sum of ₦2,461,975,000 (Two billion, four hundred and sixty-one million, nine hundred and seventy-five thousand naira) as an additional government equity investment in Oyo Sugar and Derivatives Industries Limited.

Council also approved the construction of the 4-kilometre Idi-Igba/Akinmorin Road in Ilora at a cost of ₦2,900,715,000 (Two billion, nine hundred million, seven hundred and fifteen thousand naira). The Council based its approval on the socio-economic rejuvenation expected to result from the construction of the road. 

The Council also approved an additional ₦26,768,370,000 (Twenty-six billion, seven hundred and sixty-eight million, three hundred and seventy thousand naira) for the upgrade of the Samuel Ladoke Akintola Airport. The approval covers additional works and the revised Bill of Engineering Measurement and Evaluation (BEME), including the construction of the 140-metre strip, runway safety area, blast pad, extra pipe covers, and other ancillary works.

Council also approved the Healthcare Initiative Project, to be financed through a €55 million (Fifty-five million Euros) French loan backed by the Federal Government. The loan will fund the modular construction and equipping of hospitals, including a Cardiac Centre, Emergency and Maternity Centres, Operating Theatres, and Intensive Care Units (ICUs). It will also provide 39 ambulances, 10 dental centres, 200 Primary Healthcare Centres, as well as emergency and maternity facilities at hospitals in Igboora, Ogbomoso, Oyo, Moniya, Kishi, Iseyin, Okeho, and Eruwa.

Council approved an initial take-off grant of ₦200,000,000 (Two hundred million naira) to support Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) in its pursuit of continental honours which had been evasive for 27yrs.