Makinde
Makinde is the current Governor of Oyo State, Nigeria, known for his progressive policies and focus on education and infrastructure development. He recently came into the news following discussions about the establishment of Sharia panels in the South-West, as noted by Prof Ishaq Oloyede, who highlighted the historical context and importance of such panels for fostering religious harmony in the region.
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Recent news mentions
Governor Makinde of Oyo State is mentioned in the context of dissolving elected councils.
Rivers emergency rule: Ibas isn’t a governor
Nigeria· 2025-04-22
The headline read: ‘Governor Makinde approves Prince Abimbola Akeem Owoade as Alaafin-elect’.
We'll rebuild 200-year-old Oyo palace, preserve our tradition — AlaafinNigeria· 2025-04-06
The Governor, Makinde has given his approval for the rehabilitation of water equipment.
Army seeks govt’s support for potable water in Oyo barracksNigeria· 2025-02-15
Prof Makinde is mentioned as a professor who wrote a PhD thesis on Sharia panels in Oyo State.
Sharia panels good for religious harmony in South-West – JAMB registrarNigeria· 2025-02-10
