Oyo Governor Declares Asset Worth Over N48bn

The governor of Oyo State, southwest Nigeria, Seyi Makinde, has publicly declared his assets, worth over N48 billion.

Naija News reports that the governor declared his asset in a statement issued by Chief Press Secretary, Taiwo Adisa.

According to the statement, the Oyo state governor had cash at hand and in the bank worth N234,742,296.01, as of May 28, 2019.

Governor Makinde also has cash valued at $30,056.99 as at the same date.

In the same vein, properties, including the developed and undeveloped as well as household items indicated on the asset forms, showed that Makinde is worth ₦2, 624,800,500(two billion, six hundred and twenty-four million, eight hundred thousand, five hundred Naira) as at the date of asset declaration.

Governor Makinde also declared properties, developed and undeveloped as well as household items valued at $4,400,000(four million, four hundred thousand dollars only).

Similarly, the governor declared, in South African Rands, buildings and household items worth four Million, four hundred and fifty-seven thousand, five hundred and fifty-four and four South African Rands.

After doing this, Governor Makinde said he has fulfilled one of his campaign promises and encouraged members of his team to do the same.