Makinde as Governor of Oyo State has risen to the top of the trends on social media following his decision to travel abroad. Image Credit- X/Seyi Makinde
He took to his official social media platforms to celebrate his attendance at the US Open.
He posted photos with family and friends at the Arthur Ashe Stadium in New York to watch the US Open final.
Seyi Makinde took to his official social media platforms to celebrate his attendance at the US Open. Image Credit - X/Seyi Makinde
Seyi Makinde celebrates US Open appearance
Along with the photos was a message that said, "We watched 19-year-old Coco Gauff and 37-year-old Novak Djokovic make history at this year’s US Open Women and Men’s Championships.
"Coco’s rise has been slow but steady, whilst Djokovic has remained tenacious. They both represent hard work, focus and determination.
Seyi Makinde posted photos with family and friends at the Arthur Ashe Stadium in New York to watch the US Open final. Image Credit- X/Seyi Makinde
"Their wins reminded us that with hard work and a clear focus, Nigeria can achieve its full potential as we compete on the world stage.
"For us in Oyo State, our administration will continue to put in the work required to ensure that this happens."
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo state is currently being ridiculed by several Nigerians on social media after traveling to New York City to witness the tennis tournament's US Open finals. Image Credit - X/Seyi Makinde
Nigerians blast Seyi Makinde for watching the US Open
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo state is currently being ridiculed by several Nigerians on social media after traveling to New York City to witness the tennis tournament's US Open finals.
After posting images of himself attending the competition on his social media platforms, the governor courted the wrath of several Nigerians.
Reactions by Nigerians to Seyi Makinde traveling to watch the US Open
Some residents of Oyo State stated that there are no such Tennis tournaments or infrastructure provided by Governor Seyi Makinde for Tennis and could not understand his US Open outing to watch Coco Gauff and Novak Djokovic
Some residents of Oyo State stated that there are no such Tennis tournaments or infrastructure provided by Governor Seyi Makinde for Tennis and could not understand his US Open outing to watch Coco Gauff and Novak Djokovic
Some residents of Oyo State stated that there are no such Tennis tournaments or infrastructure provided by Governor Seyi Makinde for Tennis and could not understand his US Open outing to watch Coco Gauff and Novak Djokovic
Some residents of Oyo State stated that there are no such Tennis tournaments or infrastructure provided by Governor Seyi Makinde for Tennis and could not understand his US Open outing to watch Coco Gauff and Novak Djokovic
Some residents of Oyo State stated that there are no such Tennis tournaments or infrastructure provided by Governor Seyi Makinde for Tennis and could not understand his US Open outing to watch Coco Gauff and Novak Djokovic
Some residents of Oyo State stated that there are no such Tennis tournaments or infrastructure provided by Governor Seyi Makinde for Tennis and could not understand his US Open outing to watch Coco Gauff and Novak Djokovic
Some residents of Oyo State stated that there are no such Tennis tournaments or infrastructure provided by Governor Seyi Makinde for Tennis and could not understand his US Open outing to watch Coco Gauff and Novak Djokovic
Some residents of Oyo State stated that there are no such Tennis tournaments or infrastructure provided by Governor Seyi Makinde for Tennis and could not understand his US Open outing to watch Coco Gauff and Novak Djokovic
Some residents of Oyo State stated that there are no such Tennis tournaments or infrastructure provided by Governor Seyi Makinde for Tennis and could not understand his US Open outing to watch Coco Gauff and Novak Djokovic
Some residents of Oyo State stated that there are no such Tennis tournaments or infrastructure provided by Governor Seyi Makinde for Tennis and could not understand his US Open outing to watch Coco Gauff and Novak Djokovic
The feedback from Nigerians about Makindes travel was mostly negative.
Some residents of Oyo State stated that there are no such Tennis tournaments or infrastructure provided by Governor Makinde for Tennis and could not understand why the Governor would spend taxpayer's money on an extravagant outing.
Governor Makinde has yet to react to the feedback of his constituents and has yet to arrive in the country.
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