# Why Oyo withdrew from Botswana maize export deal — Govt

> Oyo State Government has clarified its position on the botched maize export arrangement with the Government of Botswana.

- Published: 2026-10-02T14:00:51.666Z
- Updated: 2026-10-05T20:30:26.874Z
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- Topics: Politics, Science and technology
- Involves: Attack on two buses conveying 20 graduates along the Owerri-Onitsha Road in Umunoha, Imo State, Dotun Oyelade, Imo State Government, Isiah Akpan, National Youth Service Corps, Oyo State Government, Uko Akwa Ibom Motors Nigeria Limited, report of the Judicial Commission of Inquiry into the abduction submitted by the Hon. Justice (Professor) Mojeed Owoade-led panel

## How it developed

- 2026-10-02T14:00:51.666Z - Punch: [Why Oyo withdrew from Botswana maize export deal — Govt](https://punchng.com/why-oyo-withdrew-from-botswana-maize-export-deal-govt/)
- 2026-10-02T20:00:29.321Z - Punch: [Oyo condemns abduction of corps members, assures families of swift action](https://punchng.com/oyo-condemns-abduction-of-corps-members-assures-families-of-swift-action/)
- 2026-10-04T16:00:43.555Z - Punch: [Oyo, Imo collaborate to rescue 20 abducted corps members](https://punchng.com/oyo-imo-collaborate-to-rescue-20-abducted-corps-members/)
- 2026-10-05T20:30:26.874Z - Punch: [Oyo raises the alarm over kidnappings](https://punchng.com/oyo-raises-the-alarm-over-kidnappings/)

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