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  • Fayemi removes indicted heads of institutions

    Ekiti State Governor Kayode Fayemi has approved the removal of the Vice Chancellor of Ekiti State University(EKSU), Ado-Ekiti; the Chief Medical Director (CMD) of Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital (EKSUTH) and Provost of the College of Education, Ikere-Ekiti.

    This followed the consideration and adoption of the White Papers on the reports of the visitation and fact-finding panels by the State Executive Council (Exco).

    The governor is the Visitor to the institutions.

    The most senior officials are to take over the running of the institutions, pending the appointment of substantive heads.

    In the case of EKSU, the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academics), Prof (Mrs) Olubunmi Ajayi, is to take charge in an acting capacity, pending the appointment of a substantive vice chancellor by the Governing Council.

    Fayemi also approved the appointment of Mrs Folakemi Falore as the Sole Administrator of the College of Health Sciences and Technology, Ijero-Ekiti

    As approved by the Exco, the governing councils’ immediate task is the implementation of the approved recommendations of the White Papers.

    In the case of the College of Health Sciences and Technology, Ijero, the Sole Administrator is responsible for implementing the White Paper.

    The governor also approved the immediate constitution of the following governing councils.

    For EKSU are: Prof Bamitale Omole (Chair),

    • Chief Oluwole Ojo,
    • Prof Adebayo Olukoshi,
    • Prof Funmi Olonisakin,
    • Prof Okey Onyejekwe,
    • Mrs Foluso Olaniyan,
    • Dr Amina Salihu,
    • Mrs Mope Akerele,
    • Prof Funso Falade and
    • Mr Matthew Imoru.

    For EKSUTH are: Dr Dare Teniola (Chair),

    • Dr Adebola Orimadegun,
    • Dr Adedolapo Fasawe,
    • Prof Bosede Afolabi,
    • Dr Janet Funke Ogunbunmi,
    • Mrs Ajoke Oluwasanmi and
    • Prince Soji Agunbiade.

    For COE, Ikere, are: Chief Afolabi Ojuawo (Chair),

    • Chief (Mrs) Moni Afuye,
    • Prof Kola Oladunmoye,
    • Mr S.I. Folorunso,
    • Otunba Kunle Ajayi and
    • Mrs Jumoke Adamolekun.

    The College of Health Sciences and Technology, Ijero, has Mrs Folakemi Falore (Sole Administrator).

    For BSES are: Mr Segun Omolayo (Chair),

    • Mr Gbenga Aruleba and
    • Mr Kunle Olofin

    A statement by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Mr Yinka Oyebode, said the newly appointed members of the Governing Councils are to be sworn in on Monday, January 28.

  • Fayemi sacks EKSU VC, other heads of state-owned institutions

    Gov. Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti on Tuesday approved the removal of the Vice-Chancellor (V-C) of the Ekiti State University, (EKSU), Prof. Sam Oye-Bandele.

    Fayemi performed the function in his capacity as the visitor to the state owned-institution.

    The Chief Press Secretary (CPS) to the governor, Mr Yinka Oyebode, stated this in a statement to journalists in Ado-Ekiti.

    Oyebode said the sack was sequel to the consideration and the adoption of the White Papers on the reports of the Visitation and Fact-Finding Panels by the State Executive Council.

    Oyebode said the Chief Medical Director (CMD) of Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital (EKSUTH), Dr Kolawole Ogundipe, and the Provost of the College of Education, Ikere-Ekiti, Prof. Mojisola Oyarekua were also sacked.

    According to the statement, the most senior officials are to take over the running of the institutions pending the appointment of substantive heads.

    He said that in the case of EKSU, the Deputy Vice- Chancellor (Academics), Prof (Mrs.) Olubunmi Ajayi, should take charge in an acting capacity.

    He said this would be pending the appointment of a substantive Vice-Chancellor by the institution’s Governing Council.

    The CPS said the governor had also approved the appointment of Mrs. Folakemi Falore as the Sole Administrator for the College of Health Sciences and Technology, Ijero-Ekiti.

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    “As approved by the State Executive Council, the Governing Councils’ immediate task is the implementation of the approved recommendations of the White Paper.

    “In the case of the College of Health Sciences and Technology, Ijero, the Sole Administrator is responsible for implementing the White Paper.

    Oyebode added the governor had also approved the immediate constitution of new governing councils for the affected state institutions.

    He said that they would be sworn-in on Monday. (NAN)

  • Buhari sure of 95 per cent of Ekiti votes, says Fayemi

    Ekiti State Governor Kayode Fayemi has inaugurated the state chapter of the Buhari/Osinbajo Presidential Campaign Council (PCC).

    The governor assured Nigerians that Ekiti electorate will massively vote for President Muhammadu Buhari on February 16.

    Fayemi, who said the campaign council is not on a jamboree mission, stressed that the presidential election is another opportunity for Ekiti residents to prove that the state belongs to the progressive party.

    The governor described the February 16 poll as “a consolidation election” that should not be treated as a “routine election”.

    According to him, it will be the “end of discussion” for those who have ruined the country in what he called their barren 16 years of misrule.

    He said there is no vacancy in the Presidency for politicians who worship materialism at the detriment of public welfare.

    Fayemi said: “As many people would have read in the social media or newspapers that February 5 is our own day here in Ekiti for the presidential campaign train to arrive, we must demonstrate that we are in total control of this state. We shall deliver our state, by the grace of God, come February 16 and March 2.

    “For us, this election is for consolidation. It is not just a routine election, even though we already have a governor. This election is more important than any other election because it is what they call end of discussion election.”

    The governor, who said the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) would garner at least 95 per cent of the votes cast by women and youths, added that the party, in the last few months of returning to Ekiti, had proven that it is different from the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP’s) reign of terror.

    He urged the Oluomo Olusegun Osinkolu-led campaign council to coordinate the activities of other support groups for an efficient and result-oriented campaign.

    Fayemi said he looked forward to the APC clinching the Presidency, the three senatorial seats, six House of Representatives seats and the 26 House of Assembly seats in the state.

    APC State Chairman Paul Omotoso, had said the party reposed so much confidence in the members of the PCC since they are men and women of untainted integrity.

  • Ekiti pensioners laud Fayemi for payment of pension

    Ekiti State Association of Retired Heads of Service and Permanent Secretaries has praised Governor Kayode Fayemi for his efforts in prioritising the welfare of the pensioners.

    The ex-bureaucrat explained that Fayemi places high premium on the payment of salaries and allowances of civil servants and pensioners, saying these would help in improving the economy of the state and wellbeing of the citizens.

    The pensioners also decried the kidnapping and eventual killings of some local government officials while returning to Ado Ekiti from their duty posts, describing the action as saddening and horrific.

    They called for more deployment of security operatives to strategic interstate roads that have become dangerous for commuters and motorists to allay the fear of being kidnapped.

    Recently, the Director of Administration of Gbonyin Local Government, Mr David Jejelowo, and two staff of Emure Council Area, were kidnapped by abductors along Ado-Ijan and Ikere-Ise roads. On the same day, an accountant with the Emure Council Area, Mr. Abayomi Ajayi, was shot by the same gang of kidnappers, who laid siege to highways across the state.

    The ex-civil servants urged the Commissioner of Police, Mr. Asuquo Amba, and sister agencies’ chiefs to strengthen their security architecture and comb the forests being used by the bandits for their hide out.

    In a statement issued and co-signed by its chairman, Mr. A. Ajayi and secretary, Kunle Olofin, after its meeting, it said: “Members expressed worries over the deteriorating security situation in Ekiti State which has led to several kidnaps and loss of lives. Members appealed to the governor as the Chief Security Officer to ensure adequate deployment of security personnel to all the nooks and crannies, especially all the inter-state roads.”

     

  • Fayemi reinstates three perm secs demoted by former govt

    Ekiti State Governor Kayode Fayemi has reinstated three permanent secretaries whose appointments were reversed by the immediate past administration in 2014.

    A statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Yinka Oyebode, said the affected permanent secretaries are: Mrs Grace Iyabo Fadipe, Mr. Emmanuel Olajide Owolabi and Mr. James Babalola Folorunso.

    The governor also directed that their entitlements from the period their appointments were reversed be calculated and paid.

    Their reinstatement came barely two months after the governor reinstated six other permanent secretaries who were illegally sacked by former Governor Ayodele Fayose.

    The three government officials were appointed in 2014 but the Fayose administration reversed their appointments.

    Fayemi, who approved their reinstatement after reviewing their cases, said: “What happened to them is against the rule of law and natural justice. It is only fair that they be reinstated to their former status. Even if they have retired, their entitlements should be calculated on that status.”

    The governor said efforts at restoring the Ekiti values also include ensuring that justice is served to all.

     

  • Fayemi reinstates three Perm Secs demoted by Fayose

    Ekiti State Governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi has reinstated three Permanent Secretaries whose appointments were unjustly reversed by the immediate past administration in 2014.

    According to a statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr Yinka Oyebode, the affected Permanent Secretaries are Mrs Grace Iyabo Fadipe, Mr. Emmanuel Olajide Owolabi and Mr. James Babalola Folorunso.

    The Governor also directed that their entitlements from the period their appointments were reversed be calculated and paid.

    Their reinstatement came barely two months after the Governor reinstated six Permanent Secretaries illegally sacked by former Governor Ayodele Fayose.

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    The three officials were appointed Permanent Secretaries in 2014, but the immediate past administration unjustly reversed their appointments.

    Governor Fayemi, in approving their reinstatement after a review of their cases said; “What happened to them is against the rule of law and natural justice. It is only fair that they be reinstated to their former status. Even if they have retired, their entitlements should be calculated on that status”

    The Governor said efforts at restoring the Ekiti values also include ensuring that justice is served to all.

  • Ekiti releases N146m for teachers’ special allowances

    Ekiti State Government has ordered the immediate release of N146 million for the payment of rural teachers allowance and core subjects allowance to teachers in public schools.

    The beneficiaries are 6,203 teachers from both primary and secondary schools serving in rural areas and those teaching core subjects.

    Ekiti State Deputy Governor, Otunba Bisi Egbeyemi, described the gesture as a “further demonstration of the present administration’s commitment to the welfare of teachers and ensure meaningful development in education sector.”

    In a statement on Wednesday signed by his Special Assistant on Media, Odunayo Ogunmola, Egbeyemi assured that the Kayode Fayemi administration places a high premium on the welfare workers and ensure timely payment of all arrears of workers’ salaries.

    The payment of the special allowances covers three-month arrears of October, November and December 2018.

    A total number of 3,314 teachers serving in rural areas got N77,352,843.75 while total number of 2,889 core subjects teachers got N68,718,214.90.

    Core Subjects Allowance is paid to public school teachers teaching Mathematics, English Language, Physics, Chemistry and Biology while Rural Teachers Allowance is paid to teachers who offered to serve in rural communities.

    The two allowances, which came on stream during the first tenure of Dr. Fayemi, are outside the normal monthly salaries paid to teachers by the state government.

    Egbeyemi advises teachers to reciprocate the gesture and cooperate with the administration of Dr. Fayemi by putting in their best in order to regain the lost glory in education in Ekiti State.

    He further allayed the fear of the Fayemi administration sacking teachers as peddled by the opposition rather more teachers would be employed as soon as possible.

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    The deputy governor noted that the education sector has been enjoying a new lease of life since the coming to power of the Fayemi administration.

    He listed the reforms in the education to include the Executive Order banning collection of illegal levies in public schools and the release of N200 million housing and car loans to teachers.

    Others, according to him are the payment of the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) fees for 13,000 final year students in public secondary schools, purchase of 3,000 Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) forms for Ekiti youths and procurement of 552 laptops for selected secondary schools.

  • Buhari, Tinubu, Fayemi, others greet Bisi Akande at 80

    President Muhammadu Buhari, All Progressives Congress (APC) stalwart, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu and Ekiti State Governor Kayode Fayemi yesterday joined members of the ruling party to congratulate the first Interim Chairman of the party and former governor of Osun State, Chief Abdukareem Adebisi Akande on his 80th birthday.

    The President congratulated Pa Akande, his family and friends for his laudable achievements over the years, which threw him into the limelight at an early age, particularly highlighting his sacrifices in public service at the state and national levels.

    The President noted that as the first Interim Chairman of the APC, the former governor’s pivotal and visionary leadership prepared the party for history in 2015.

    He said this led to the unseating of an incumbent President for the first time in any election in Nigeria.

    In a statement by his Special Adviser (SA) on Media and Publicity, Mr Femi Adesina, the President extolled Pa Akande’s loyalty and faithfulness to the party and the cause of building a strong and unified nation, as he consistently challenges governments and leaders to higher ideals and reminds them to think out of the box in meeting the needs of the poor and vulnerable.

    President Buhari added that he believed that the octogenarian’s good-nature, large heart and broad outlook on issues have impacted positively on party politics and democracy in Nigeria.

    The President prayed God to grant him longer life, strength and wisdom to serve more.

    Asiwaju Tinubu described Pa Akande as “a compassionate human being, an example of decorum in any circumstance and a principled leader possessed of profound judgment and a sage’s wisdom”.

    The former Lagos State governor prayed God Almighty to grant the celebrant “many more years so that he can continue to help this nation”.

    He added: “May he continue to stand forth as an example to young leaders and may his wise counsel and civic virtue help to guide and shape this nation.”

    Fayemi described Pa Akande as a living legend and perfect example of talent and hard work.

    In a congratulatory letter to the celebrant, the governor said he considered it a great privilege to work and walk with the former APC Interim National Chairman, whom he described as a man of integrity.

    He described Pa Akande as a pride and leading light of the progressive school of thought, “a true, committed, passionate and loyal Awoist deserving of all admiration”.

    Fayemi said: “I celebrate you today as always because you have been a great boss and a wonderful mentor. I will forever cherish the chance of working and walking with you to make life more meaningful for our people. Thank God for giving me this priceless opportunity and thank you for being there to nurture me with your infectious patience and humility.

     

     

  • Fayemi mourns victims of Ekiti truck accident

    Ekiti State Governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi has consoled with the people of Iworoko and families of the bereaved over Saturday’s accident which led to the demise of about 12 people and four casualties.

    The fatal accident was caused due to brake failure of an articulated truck fully loaded with customized rice which bore the name and picture of a senator in a neighbouring State.

    The Governor who had earlier directed the Deputy Governor, Otunba Bisi Egbeyemi, to pay a condolence visit to the community on Sunday morning, said in a statement that he was saddened and disheartened by the news of the fatal accident.

    Fayemi who noted that many lives have been lost to the recklessness of many trailer drivers said government might be compelled to re-introduce some old laws and previous arrangements to deal with the menace.

    He urged the community leaders and families of the victims of the accident to remain calm even as “we collectively mourn the death of our beloved ones in the unfortunate incident.”

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    The Governor lamented: “This is a huge tragedy and a painful experience, not only for the families of the victims but for all of us”.

    “We share with the people of Iworoko and families of the victims the pain and sorrow of the unfortunate development.

    ” Our prayer is that God will be with you during this painful period.

    ” Government will also look at areas of support with a view to ameliorating the pains”, he said.

  • Fayemi’s ex-commissioner, other regain freedom

    The abducted former commissioner of Governor Kayode Fayemi, Remi Olorunleke, on Thursday evening regained freedom.

    The Director of Administration, Gbonyin Local Government, Mr. David Jejelowo who was kidnapped on separate occasion was also set free by abductors.

    They were kidnapped on Monday along Ado-Ikare road and spent four days in the kidnappers’ den before getting off the hook.

    Olorunleke, who hails from Aisegba in Gbonyin local government area of the State, was Commissioner for Lands, Housing, Urban Renewal and Physical Planning during Fayemi’s first term.

    Speaking with journalists through a telephone call in Ado Ekiti on Friday, Olorunleke said he was kidnapped around 6.30pm on Monday and whisked away to an unknown destination where he was confined before his family was contacted.

    He said: “Yes, I have regained freedom after spending four days with the kidnappers.

    “It was a traumatising experience and I thank God that I came back alive.

    “We were two. I was there together with the Director of Administration in Gbonyin Local Government . We were both given freedom.

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    “We were both set free around 5.30 pm on Thursday. I want to thank my admirers and my family for standing by me during this period.”

    Olorunleke called on the security apparatuses in the state to rejig and reinvigorate architecture to be able to live up to expectations of the citizens.

    The Public Relations Officer, Ekiti Command, Mr Caleb Ikechukwu, confirmed that the two captives had regained freedom.

    Ikechukwu assured the police will continue to work round the clock to ensure protection of lives and property.