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Governor Makinde to host Sierra Leone’s president

Governor Seyi Makinde will receive Sierra Leonean President Julius Bio in Ibadan on Monday.

• March 3, 2025
Governor Seyi Makinde and Sierra Leonean President Julius Maada Bio
Governor Seyi Makinde and Sierra Leonean President Julius Maada Bio

Governor Seyi Makinde will receive Sierra Leonean President Julius Bio in Ibadan on Monday.

This was announced in a statement on Sunday by the governor’s chief press secretary, Suleimon Olanrewaju.

The statement revealed that Mr Bio will visit the Fasola Agribusiness Industrial Hub in Oyo.

“President Bio and his team will experience Oyo State’s rich history and heritage, which has earned it the title of pacesetter.

“They will also see key developments, such as the Fasola Agribusiness Industrial Hub, Oyo, which showcases our government’s progress,” the statement said.

(NAN)

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