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  • Era of cronyism in public service over, says Fayemi

    EKITI State civil servants have no reason to be sycophantic and unprofessional in the discharge of their duties, Governor Kayode Fayemi has said.

    He spoke in Ado-Ekiti yesterday at the swearing-in for 17 newly appointed permanent secretaries.

    The governor stated that the era of cronyism, opportunism, partisanship and lottery, which characterised the appointment of permanent secretaries under the immediate past administration was over.

    Fayemi said he was aware that the Civil Service Transformation Strategy lost steam in the last four years as it was jettisoned in favour of cronyism and opportunism.

    “As is customary with our civil service transformation strategy, which started in my first term in office, we consider the position of permanent secretaries as one of the most critical success factors of any administration. Consequently, we ensured that was adopted in appointing these permanent secretaries. Every officer that has attained the rank of Director in the Civil Service and above was given the opportunity to sit for the qualifying examination. Those who scored above the cut-off point of 70% are the ones being sworn in today”, he said.

    On the plan of his administration to ensure optimal performance of the service, Fayemi said the government would beam its extra searchlight on the training needs of the service and accelerates the establishment of the State Institute of Public Service Administration.

    He added that one of the new permanent secretaries will be in charge of capacity development and training of the officers in the service.

    Fayemi told the new permanent secretaries to drive the restoration agenda of his government as it relates to their MDAs and to make the working environment conducive for civil servants with whom they are to work.

  • Ekiti Art Council DG lauds Fayemi

    The Director-General, Ekiti State Council for Arts and Culture, Wale Ojo-Lanre, has commended the state cultural troupe for its impressive performance at the just concluded 4th African Drum Festival held in Abeokuta, Ogun state. He also lauded the state GovernorKayodeFayemi for his moral and logistic support, which enabled the Ekiti Standing Cultural Troupe to attend the event.

    Ojo-Lanre remarked that the troupe’s electrifying performance did not only thrill the audience but also attracted immeasurable respect and acknowledgment of its preparedness for the festival.

    He noted, however, that it was painful that despite the acknowledged spectacular performance of the Ekiti Troupe, the judges’ verdict was not in its favor.

    Ojo-Lanre said  in spite of the daunting challenges, the troupe staged and displayed talents and skills to the admiration of both local and foreign tourists who witnessed the historic event.

    The Director-General also commended all the Directors of the council for their efforts and contributions towards the successful participation at the festival.

    He however urged the troupe and officials not to allow their morale to be shattered by the outcome of the event,adding that they should see it as a litmus contest meant to brace them up and prepare to win subsequent competitions ahead.

    He assured that the government would provide the necessary material and support needed to enhance its performances and operations.

  • Fayemi: contribute your quota towards national development

    Ekiti State Governor Kayode Fayemi has urged members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) to contribute their quota to the socio-economic development of the country.

    The governor said the development of any ideal society in all ramifications depends largely on the youth who actively participate in the developmental process.

    He assured the corps members that his administration will acknowledge every contribution towards uplifting and effecting socio-economic changes in the state.

    Fayemi spoke yesterday at the NYSC permanent orientation camp at Ise Orun/Emure Ekiti during the closing ceremony of this year’s Batch “A” corps members’ orientation.

    The governor, who was represented by his deputy, Otunba Bisi Egbeyemi, said the NYSC scheme has been a potent instrument of achieving unity and integration.

    He said: “You should make use of all that you gained from Skill Acquisition Entrepreneurship Development (SAED), professional lectures, drills and parade.

    “There is no doubt that the future of this country depends to a large extent on the youth.

    “I believe the NYSC will afford you the opportunity to express yourself as you participate in the developmental process of the nation.

    “Let me assured you that every contribution make towards complimenting government development effort will be acknowledged.”

    The state’s NYSC Coordinator, Mrs. Emmanuella Okpongete, expressed appreciation to the governor for his administration’s approval of N3 million for the renovation of some structures in the camp.

    She urged corps members to shun negative vices and frivolous journeys that could result in avoidable deaths.

    “As you proceed to your places of primary assignment, I encourage you to shun negative vices and unnecessary journeys.

    “And do not go to places that will endanger your lives. Watch the company you keep and be security-conscious.

    “We will pay unscheduled visits to you at your places of primary assignments. And take your community development service seriously and ensure you leave legacies behind,” Mrs Okpongete told the corps members.

     

  • Fayemi’s new cabinet is robust, says Ondo APC

    The Ondo state chapter of the All Progressives Congress(APC) Ondo State on Friday lauded the successful inauguration of his commissioners and other ranks of political office holders in Ekiti State.

    The party said the step was commendable especially for shortlisting a set of politicians and technocrats of high integrity to serve the state.

    A statement by the Director of Media and Publicity, Steve Otaloro noted that the coming on board of new commissioners in a record time, confirmed the commitment of Fayemi as a true democratic to regain the lost glory of Ekiti State.

    The statement said” Everyone can attest to your faithfulness to develop your home state socially and economically and to evolve a lasting solution to its political problems.

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    ” With your past history of the struggle to achieve an inclusive and a democratic constitution, we shall continue to work with you and support the people and the government in an effort to bring honour and pride to Ekiti State”.

    Ondo APC also acknowledged Fayemi’s sterling performance since assumption of office as noteworthy and praiseworthy, urging him not to relent.

    It said” Our party’s victory in Ekiti State in the last poll is an affirmation of the level of confidence the Ekiti people repose in you. It is a testimony to the high level of hope your people placed on you for the redemption of the lost glory of Ekiti State.

  • Fayemi, Kalu, Daniel, others for Freedom Online lecture

    Ekiti State Governor Kayode Fayemi will on April 18 speak on challenges facing Nigeria’s economy and the way out at the second annual lecture of Freedom Online, an online newspaper.

    Fayemi, sworn-in for a second term as governor of the Fountain of Knowledge in October 2018, will speak on the theme: ‘Fixing Nigeria’s economy: Less politics, more substance’.

    Venue is Radisson Blu Hotel, GRA, Ikeja, Lagos.

    A statement by the Managing Director/Editor-in-Chief of the newspaper, Gabriel Akinadewo, said former Abia State Governor and Senator-elect, Dr. Orji Uzor Kalu, will be the chairman and former Ogun State Governor Gbenga Daniel is the special guest of honour.

    Presidential spokesman, Mr. Femi Adesina, is the guest of honour and Prof. Akin Onigbinde will be the keynote speaker.

    According to Akinadewo, the lecture is an annual event that brings together captains of industry, media chiefs, politicians and professionals “to discuss economic challenges in the country, proffer solutions and ensure that Nigeria occupies its rightful place in the comity of nations”.

     

  • Yoruba elders hail Fayemi for naming schools after four personalities

    The Yoruba Council of Elders (YCE) has hailed Ekiti State Governor Kayode Fayemi for naming four newly established secondary schools after four prominent citizens.

    The elders, in a letter signed by its Secretary-General, Dr. Kunle Olajide, said the gesture was a pointer to Fayemi’s “commitment to entrench the enduring values of service, patriotism and diligence for which Ekiti people were known for in the past.

    Commending the Fayemi-led administration’s decision to name the new institutions after Prof. David Oke, Senator Ayo Fasanmi, Prof. Banji Akintoye and Chief Deji Fasuan, the YCE stated that Fayemi’s “second coming is indeed the dawn of a new and glorious era for Ekiti State”.

    The council assured Fayemi of their support in the “arduous task of restoring our values and piloting our state for progress and development”.

    “I recall with nostalgia the day in Adetiloye Hall during your first coming when your excellency, for the first time since the creation of Ekiti State, publicly recognised and acknowledged the efforts of the few of us under the leadership of Chief Fasuan, whom God used with our traditional rulers to achieve the creation of our dear state. Your sense of history is highly commendable”, the letter reads.

    Similarly, the Afao Development Council in their letter co-signed by the Alafao of Afao, HRM Oba Joseph Ademilua and the union’s president, Chief Laolu Omosilade, also lauded Fayemi for naming one of the newly established schools after Chief Fasuan, who is an indigene of the town.

    The community union said the action is not just a honour but “merit justified by posterity” because of the role played by Fasuan in the struggle for the creation of Ekiti State.

  • Fayemi inaugurates 14 commissioners, five advisers Tuesday

    Ekiti State Governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi will on Tuesday swear-in 14 commissioners recently screened by the State House of Assembly.

    This follows their confirmation by the State House of Assembly on Thursday.

    Also to be sworn-in are the Special Advisers recently announced by the Governor.

    The would- to- be Commissioners are Dr Adio AFolayan, Dr (Mrs) Moji Yaya Kolade, Chief (Mrs.) Moji Fafure, Mr. Emmanuel Foluso Daramola, Mr Folorunso Olabode, Engr. Dele Faparusi and Mr. Gbenga Agbeyo.

    Others are Mr. Olusoga Davies, Mr. Sola Adebayo, Mr Michael Awopetu, Mr Muyiwa Olumilua, Mr Femi Ajayi, Alhaji Ayodele Jinadu and Mr Febisola Adewale.

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    The Special Advisers for inauguration include: Barrister V.O Kolade (Special Adviser, Social Affairs); Alhaji Ademola Bello (Special Adviser, Inter – Party Relations and Allied Matters); Barrister Abiola Olowokere(Special Adviser, Legislative Affairs); Dr Sikiru Eniola(Special Adviser, Tertiary Education) and Dr( Mrs.) Kofoworola Aderiye (Technical Adviser , Education).

    The swearing –in ceremony will hold at the Osuntokun Pavilion, Government House Ground, Ado-Ekiti by 11am
     

     

  • Fayemi appoints five more advisers

    EKITI State Governor Kayode Fayemi has approved the appointment of five additional advisers.

    This is coming barely a day after he transmitted a list of 14 commissioner-designates to the Assembly for screening and confirmation.

    The Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr. Yinka Oyebode, in a statement yesterday, said: “In a bid to further position the administration for effective service delivery, Ekiti State Governor has approved the appointment of five additional special advisers.

    They include V.O. Kolade (Special Adviser, Social Investments), Alhaji Ademola Bello (Special Adviser,  Inter – Party Relations and Allied Matters), Abiola Olowokere (Special  Adviser,  Legislative  Affairs), Dr. Sikiru Eniola(Special Adviser, Tertiary Education) and Dr. Kofoworola Aderiye (Technical Adviser , Education).

    REsd also: Fayemi nominates 14 for commissioner

    Oyebode stated “all the appointments are with immediate effect”.

    However, the 14 commissioner-nominees will appear for screening today before the House of Assembly in Ado-Ekiti, the state capital.

    Their names were forwarded to the House on Tuesday by Fayemi, following extensive consultations with stakeholders and party leaders across the 16 local governments.

  • Fayemi sends list of commissioner-nominees to Ekiti Assembly

    Ekiti State Governor Dr Kayode Fayemi on Tuesday forwarded a list of 14 Commissioners- nominees to the House of Assembly for screening and confirmation.

    Fayemi transmitted a letter to the Assembly, requesting for legislative approval to constitute the state executive council.

    The Speaker, Adeniran Alagbada, who read the Governor’s letter to his colleagues at plenary, said the governor’s action was in consonance with section 192 of the 1999 constitution.

    The commissioner-nominees are: Dr Adio Afolayan; Dr (Mrs.) Moji Yaya Kolade; Chief (Mrs.) Moji Fafure; Mr. Emmanuel Foluso Daramola; Mr. Folorunso Olabode; Engr. Dele Faparusi and Mr. Gbenga Agbeyo.

    Read Also: Fayemi: Oluleye’s death colossal loss to humanity

    Others are Mr. Olusoga Davies; Mr. Sola Adebayo; Mr. Michael Awopetu; Mr. Muyiwa Olumilua; Mr. Femi Ajayi; Alhaji Ayodele Jinadu and Mr. Febisola Adewale.

    The Speaker also read another letter from the governor on the reconstitution of the board of the local government service commission.

    Chief S A Abejide will serve as chairman while other members are Mrs. Abiola Adeosun, Barrister Dele Oloje, Comrade Bisi Dada and Alhaja Mariam Bimbola Ogunlade.

    The commissioners designate and local government service commission members will face the lawmakers on Thursday, April 4, 2019 for screening.

  • Fayemi: Oluleye’s death colossal loss to humanity

    Ekiti State Governor Kayode Fayemi yesterday expressed shock over the death of a former governorship aspirant, Dr. Oluwole Oluleye.

    Fayemi described Oluleye’s death as a colossal loss to humanity, saying the deceased demonstrated great love and passion for his people’s growth.

    The governor commiserated with the family of Oluleye, who passed on Saturday at Abuja hospital after a brief illness.

    The late Oluleye, a former Executive Secretary of Petroleum Products Pricing Regulatory Agency (PPPRA) and Oluomo of Efon Alaaye, was a governorship aspirant on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the 2018 election.

    Fayemi, who spoke through a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Yinka Oyebode, said the news of Oluleye’s death came to him as a rude shock because he did not display any sign of ill-health during their last meeting.

    The governor described the late Oluleye as an enterprising and highly resourceful politician, who demonstrated great love and passion for his people.

    “Dr. Oluleye was an embodiment of intellect, courage and hard work. He would be greatly missed,” the governor said.

    Fayemi urged the late politician’s family as well as the Efon Alaaye community to mourn in moderation, adding that Oluleye lived a good life, made his indelible mark in public service and left a good name.

    “Our prayer is that God will grant him eternal rest and give the family the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss,” the statement added.