My people, make I gist you wetin dey happen for Oyo State as dem dey celebrate 50 years! Former House of Representatives member, Shina Peller, don open mouth give plenty praises for the state. E say this 50th anniversary no be small thing, e na reflection of how far the people don waka together blindfolded, but with plenty progress for their eyes!
In im statement wey e sign on Friday, Peller no forget to reminder us wetin don happen since dem create Oyo State from the old Western State back in February 1976. E dey talk about how the state don contribute plenty for politics, education, commerce and culture. Oyo State no be play-play place oh! Na real pacesetter state wey dey follow ground from Ibadan to Oke-Ogun, Oyo, Ogbomoso, and Ibarapa.
Peller talk say this Golden Jubilee dey show how the people stand strong for challenges and celebration wey don come their way. He compare Oyo State to the iconic brown roofs wey dey Ibadan and the rich resources wey Oke-Ogun dey hold. E also remind us of the royal plains of Oyo and the booming communities wey dey Ogbomoso and Ibarapa wey dey help push Oyo State forward.
As we celebrate this milestone, Peller also yan about Governor Seyi Makinde wey dey lead the state now. E talk say Makinde dey well positioned to carry the state enter the next level. Wetin we sabi about Makinde administration? Dem dey work hard on infrastructure, civil service welfare, and youth involvement for governance. Na real hustle to boost Oyo economy! From upgrading Ibadan Airport to international level to constructing Ibadan Circular Road; all these na big moves madam!
You fit check am, since February 1976 when dem create Oyo State, e don dey shine everywhere for Nigeria’s political, educational, commercial and cultural development. As dem gather for February 2026 to mark this golden jubilee, e dey coincide with Governor Makinde idea to take the state to greater heights. Na everything dey happen for here, kabiyesi!
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