The Oyo State Government has confirmed that chairmanship and councillorship elections across the state’s 33 local government areas will hold on December 29, 2026.
The Commissioner for Information, Prince Dotun Oyelade, disclosed this in a statement issued on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, following the State Executive Council meeting, where the government approved counterpart funding for the Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission (OYSIEC) to commence preparations for the elections.
According to the statement, the elections will be jointly funded
the state government and the 33 local government councils, with the local governments contributing 60 per cent of the total cost and the state government providing the remaining 40 per cent.
The local government councils are expected to contribute ₦2,566,800,000, while the state government will provide ₦1,711,200,000.
Oyo Approves ₦437m for Technical University Nursing Programme
The State Executive Council also approved the release of ₦437,446,398.58 for the accreditation requirements of the Nursing Programme at Abiola Ajimobi Technical University.
The funding is expected to support the university’s diversification efforts, enabling it to expand beyond its traditional focus on science and technology and move towards becoming a self-sustaining institution.
Prince Oyelade explained that the university is at the final stage of the accreditation process, warning that failure to meet the professional accreditation deadline could jeopardise the substantial investment already made in the programme.
He added that the administration of Governor Seyi Makinde had spent more than ₦3 billion on the procurement of equipment for the programme’s take-off.
₦13.4bn Approved for LAUTECH Oyo Annex
In another major decision, the Council approved counterpart funding for the construction, renovation and equipping of the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Oyo Annex.
The government noted that approximately 70 per cent of patients accessing services at the LAUTECH Teaching Hospital in Ogbomoso come from Oyo town and its surrounding communities, underscoring the importance of strengthening healthcare infrastructure in the area.
Under the approved arrangement, the Oyo State Government will provide ₦6,744,379,570.28, representing 50 per cent of the total project cost, while Oyo East Local Government Area will contribute the other 50 per cent.
The total funding for the project amounts to ₦13,488,759,140.56.
The investment is expected to support the development of the LAUTECH Oyo Annex and improve access to healthcare services for residents of Oyo and neighbouring communities.
Council Commends Makinde’s Developmental Efforts
The State Executive Council commended Governor Seyi Makinde for what it described as his consistent performance and commitment to the development of Oyo State.
The Council also praised the governor’s strategic collaboration with the 33 local government councils, noting that the partnership has continued to support development initiatives across the state.
The approvals reflect the administration’s ongoing efforts to strengthen grassroots democracy, expand educational opportunities and improve healthcare infrastructure across Oyo State.
The statement was signed
Prince Dotun Oyelade, Honourable Commissioner for Information, Oyo State, on October 20, 2026.
