The Oyo State government has announced plans to buy two aircraft to support security surveillance across the state.
Governor Seyi Makinde made this known during his State of the State Address held at the Oyo State House of Assembly.
He said the aircraft would be ready before the state’s 50th anniversary in February 2026.
The anniversary will be used to celebrate the progress of the state and honour contributors to its growth.
According to the governor, his administration remains focused on improving the lives of the people, attracting investors, and preparing for future challenges.
He said the state’s ongoing projects and policies are creating growth and positioning Oyo as a business-friendly environment.
Among the ongoing projects, the Fasola Agribusiness Industrial Hub was named Nigeria’s first agricultural transformation centre by the African Development Bank.
Also, work is in progress at the Eruwa Agribusiness Industrial Hub, while Oyo recently became the first sub-national government in Africa to be accepted into the World Union of Wholesale Markets.
Other developments mentioned include the upgrade of the Samuel Ladoke Akintola Airport in Ibadan, with its first phase to be completed by October 2025.
The state is also fixing major roads and constructing 87 kilometres of rural roads under the Rural Access and Agricultural Marketing Project (RAAMP), in addition to the 48-kilometre Ido-Eruwa Road project.
The governor said work will continue on inner roads in other zones such as Ogbomoso and Oyo.
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