Omo Naija, make I drop this hot gist wey dey burst brain! Oyo State don rock as dem celebrate 50 years of existence, and e be like say dem gather all the big men and women for Ibadan, the state capital.
Dem honour plenty distinguished sons and daughters, wey include late Olu Aboderin wey na founder of PUNCH Nigeria Limited, and former Minister, Chief Onikepo Akande. Na for one big ceremony wey happen for new Banquet Hall for Government House, Oyo, sabi guys like 17 former military administrators and civilian governors join body.
Olu Aboderin collect the Media Icon Award, while Akande carry go home Merit Award of Excellence. Governor Seyi Makinde wey dey oversee all these vibes talk say na him secondary school days under Chief Bola Ige carry him enter free education policy, wey he describe as foundation of wetin Oyo State dey enjoy today.
As e talk am, “I dey school when Chief Bola Ige dey run show from 1980 to 1985. That period lay ground for me. Oyo don grow through wahala and salo since 1999 wey democracy come back. We dey push infrastructure, security, and modern cities dey take charge.”
Makinde talk say dem dey build better roads and finish up airports wey go fit handle international flights. He mention say within first quarter of 2026, dem go commission the first section of Rashidi Ladoja Circular Road. Plus, dem don order surveillance aircraft to make security matter no dey play.
Chairman of Nigeria Governors’ Forum, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, bless the celebration, describe am as significant milestone. E talk say Oyo don dey enjoy serious development under Makinde and Ibadan don dey pick back im glory wey e get back in the days.
The state dey celebrate with plenty events like cultural exhibitions, awards night, and even public lectures. Makinde set planning committee led by Saheed Fijabi make everything smooth. Na real celebration, e no be hiding play!
Ibadan residents no fit miss the aerial display wey three aircraft do for the sky, e be fine sight wey dem don enjoy for almost 30 minutes. Na to sabi where the state dey go since e born, people dey talk say dem no fit forget this 50th anniversary in a hurry!
As dem dey take ground, plenty people dey join body as dem dey set to enjoy the rest of the year filled with more developments and celebrations. Na so the joy continue!”
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