From the heart of Oyo State, one name has consistently stood tall as a symbol of integrity, competence, and compassion, Engineer Seyi Makinde, the Executive Governor of Oyo State. His story is not one of noise or propaganda, but of performance rooted in people’s progress.
Governor Makinde has shown that leadership can be simple, sincere, and successful. Under his watch, Oyo State has witnessed unprecedented growth workers’ welfare prioritised, infrastructure revived, schools and hospitals rejuvenated, and rural communities connected to opportunities. Beyond projects and policies, he has restored the people’s trust in government. Today, Nigerians see in Makinde not just a Governor but a national leader with the courage to lead and the conscience to care. His calm, strategic, and inclusive style of governance has become a reference point across the country. Many believe that the values he has nurtured in Oyo are what Nigeria desperately needs to rise again — vision, transparency, and compassion in leadership.
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But as Makinde’s national appeal grows, the people of Oyo are equally mindful that the legacy of good governance he has built must continue. The transformation must not stop where it started; it must be sustained with wisdom and loyalty. And that is where Ambassador Taofeek Oladejo Arapaja stands as the dependable hand to carry the torch forward.
Arapaja is not a stranger to leadership; he is a veteran of service. A former Deputy Governor, an Ambassador of Nigeria to the Republic of Jordan, and now the Deputy National Chairman (South) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Arapaja is respected across divides for his humility, maturity, and peace-building nature. He understands Oyo’s rhythm — because he has helped to shape it.
Where Makinde built a bridge between governance and the grassroots, Arapaja is poised to strengthen it. Together, they represent a continuity of truth, not a repetition of politics. They embody a covenant between the government and the governed — a partnership rooted in integrity and shared vision.
MAKINDE FOR NATION. ARAPAJA FOR OYO. THE CONTINUITY WE BELIEVE IN.
It is not just a slogan, it is a statement of faith in proven leadership. It is the people’s way of saying that we have seen what works, and we want it sustained. It is a call for national renewal and local continuity for Nigeria to move forward and for Oyo to stay strong.
Because when leaders lead with conscience, the people follow with confidence. And when service becomes a habit, progress becomes a tradition.
Makinde for Nigeria.
Arapaja for Oyo.
This is the future we believe in.
This is the continuity we deserve.
Together, the journey continues — in unity, in peace, and in progress
Written by:
Hon. Olumide Oduola (ALAYAKI ONA-ARA)
A devoted member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)
Member, Venue Committee for PDP 2025 National Convention
A proud son of Ona-Ara Local Government, Oyo State.
