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  • Fayemi’s wife drums up support for Buhari’s re-election bid

    EKITI State Governor’s wife Mrs. Bisi Fayemi at the weekend led other All Progressives Congress (APC) bigwigs to drum support for President Muhammadu Buhari’s re-election bid.

    She said Nigerians must resist any attempt by “saboteurs” to take over government again.

    Mrs. Fayemi, who said Buhari remains the best choice for Nigeria, urged Ekiti voters to vote en mass for the APC candidates for presidential, National and State Assembly elections.

    She spoke in Igbemo Ekiti, Irepodun/Ifelodun Local Government area of Ekiti State during the official flag off of Hakeem Jamiu’s campaign for the State House of Assembly election.

    Jamiu, who hails from the town, was the Senior Special Assistant on Research and Documentation during the first term of Governor Kayode Fayemi.

    Mrs. Fayemi said the constituency has no reason to vote for the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), having denied them dividends of good governance by former Governor Ayodele Fayose Administration.

    “Nigeria can’t return to looters again. We can’t go back to a darkest period when our commonwealth was being sabotage by few individuals; that is why President Buhari continuity is a necessity.

    “Governor Fayemi can’t be a governor in Ekiti and begin to go to Abuja to beg before things are done for Ekiti, when he can easily get such easily done with President Buhari occupying the seat of power. So, Ekiti electorate must make the right choice in the presidential and other elections to sustain the pace of development in the state.

    “President Buhari, our senatorial candidate in Ekiti Central Opeyemi Bamidele, the House of Representatives candidate in Ekiti Central Constituency 1, Mr. Sola Fatoba and Alhaji Akeem Jamiu must win, because their past records and achievements are monumental.”

    Addressing the crowd, Jamiu said the entire Igbemo community was cut off from the rest of Ekiti and short-changed from enjoying the benefits of government under Fayose.

    He promised that he would transform his constituency, if given the opportunity to serve as a member of the state assembly, by initiating and sponsoring bills that would improve on the wellbeing of the populace.

  • Fayemi’s wife urges theatre artists to promote peace

    Ekiti State Governor’s wife Erelu Bisi Fayemi, has challenged theatre artistes to use their profession to build peace and unity in Nigeria. She said art is a veritable weapon to ensure stability of the country at a critical period in her history.

    The governor’s wife made the remarks while declaring open the 31st Annual Convention and International Conference of the Society of Nigeria Theatre Artists (SONTA) at Theatre Complex of the Department of Theatre and Media Arts, Federal University, Oye Ekiti (FUOYE). Theme for the convention was Theatre, Counter-Terrorism and the Nigerian Space.

    Mrs. Fayemi who described artistes as storytellers, advocates, teachers and truth tellers urged them to be in vanguard for a better Nigeria through their works. Leading playwrights, authors and theatre arts scholars such as Prof. Femi Osofisan, Prof. Shamsudeen Amali, Prof. Bode Sowande and Prof. Olu Obafemi were at the opening ceremony of the conference.

    FUOYE Vice Chancellor, Prof. Kayode Soremekun, said the general theme was apt at a time the country was going through security challenges. He said terrorism goes beyond the Nigerian space, which has sanctuary across the borders.

    Commenting on his impression about the conference, he said: “This varsity is coming into its own, because here we are hosting great scholars like Profs Femi Osofisan, Olu Obafemi, Bode Sowande Shamsudeen Amali and for a young university, this is remarkable. It tells you many things that we are going places. Ideas will be generated such that theatre industry will intellectually gain a higher momentum,” he said.

    On the theme of the conference, he said: “To the extent that there is an ethical dimension to the theatre, practitioners at the intellectual level can give us sign posts as to how to combat terrorism. Terrorism is a loaded word I am hoping that they will come to terms with the nuances of what terrorism means and what counter terrorism means. “For policy makers, they should listen attentively because theatre has a way of showing us positive signals as to what should be done and what not to be done.  Pioneer head, Department of Theatre and Media Arts of FUOYE, and Dean, Post Graduate School, Prof. Bakare Ojo-Rasaki, said: “All the papers and opinions that would be expressed on the theme of the conference would be put into a book of proceedings and SONTA journal, which will be widely circulated and there will be a communique to be issued on to policy makers, which also will be widely circulated. SONTA will go a step further to ensure that these views are used in formulating policies to combat terrorism.

    “The big names in the academia that are here are over 45 and more are still coming. The fact that they are around us is an inspiration to the younger colleagues and to show us better ways to do the job.”

    Head of the Department, Dr. Bifatife Adeseye, said: “We are privileged to be the first of the new universities that is hosting this conference of international repute. “As the convener, I am delighted that we are meeting the expectations of the participants and this development has shown that we have quite a lot to offer in the department and the university at large.”

    SONTA President, Prof. Alex Asigbo, said the body was using the conference to contribute to peace building in Nigeria. General Secretary of SONTA and lecturer FUOYE, Dr. Jonathan Mbachaga, also expressed optimism that the conference is bringing workable recommendations to solve the challenge of terrorism in Nigeria. Mrs. Fayemi, her Benue State counterpart, Mrs. Eunice Ortom, Prof. Soremekun, the Clerk of the National Assembly, Alhaji Mohammed Sani Omolori and an Information Technology investor, Mr. Babatope Agbeyo received awards at the event.

     

  • Housewife seeks help from Fayemi’s wife

    A woman, Mrs. Yemi Akomolede, who alleged yesterday that she was brutalised by her husband, has implored Ekiti State governor’s wife Erelu Bisi Fayemi to rescue her.

    She said she had suffered battering by her husband, Mr. Peter Akomolede.

    Mrs. Akomolede begged Mrs. Fayemi to intervene, as she had confidence in her as an advocate for traumatised women.

    The victim was brought to the office of the governor’s wife with blood stained clothes and a swollen face.

    She alleged that her husband beat her to a state of coma following the misunderstanding that ensued between them over their children’s education and upkeep.

    The mother of three is on admission at the Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital, Ado-Ekiti.

  • Ekiti: Fayose, Fayemi’s wife, others meet in govt house

    Members of the Inauguration Committee and Transition Committee set up by Ekiti State Governor-elect, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, yesterday paid a working visit to the Government House in Ado-Ekiti, the state capital. The visit was aimed at ensuring the success of the October 16 inauguration and comfort of eminent personalities that will grace the occasion.

    Led by the wife of the governor-elect, Erelu Bisi Fayemi, the committee was received by outgoing Governor Ayo Fayose. Fayose, who received the team, restated his readiness to cooperate with the incoming administration. He disclosed that he will officially hand over the Government House on Sunday to the Head of Service, Dr. Gbenga Faseluka.

    Mrs. Fayemi commended Fayose for hosting the committee noting that the visit and inspection was part of the committee’s assignment. She expressed delight at the availability of the complex to host some of the guests that will be on ground for Fayemi’s inauguration.Those on Mrs. Fayemi’s entourage included Mr. Deji Ajayi, Mr. Tade Aluko, Mr. Dapo Karonwi, Mr. Biodun Oyebanji and Mrs. Bunmi Obanise.

  • Fayemi’s wife visits Bamidele in London

    Wife of Ekiti State Governor- elect, Mrs. Bisi Fayemi, yesterday arrived London, United Kingdom, to visit former House of Representatives member, Hon. Opeyemi Bamidele.

    Mrs. Fayemi expressed joy that Bamidele has recovered well from wounds of gun shots fired by a trigger-happy policeman at the All Progressives Congress (APC) secretariat in Ado-Ekiti.

    The incident occurred during a welcome rally for the APC governorship candidate, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, shortly after stepping down from his former post as Minister of Mines and Steel Development.

    Bamidele was the Director General of the Kayode Fayemi Campaign Council.

    A statement on by Bamidele’s media aide, Ahmed Salami, revealed that Mrs. Fayemi was warmly received by the former federal lawmaker and his family in London.

    She participated in a praise and worship programme as part of activities to mark Bamidele’s 55th birthday.

    Mrs. Gateau also joined Bamidele, his wife, Yemisi, and other members of the family to cut the birthday cake.

     

  • Fayemi’s wife seeks APC women’s support

    Wife of the Minister of Mines and Steel Development Mrs. Bisi Fayemi yesterday urged the All Progressives Congress (APC) women in Ekiti State to support the yet-to-be declared governorship ambition of her husband, Dr. Kayode Fayemi.

    Mrs. Fayemi, who was Ekiti’s First Lady between October 2010 and October 2014 when her husband was governor, said her husband would need the support of the womenfolk whenever he officially declared intent to seek the party’s nomination.

    Her arrival at the state APC secretariat sent the environment alight, with the women recalling her exploit in women empowerment during her husband’s tenure.

    Mrs. Fayemi’s action is a pointer that her husband will soon declare interest in the top job as being rumoured.

    She was received by the Deputy Chairman, Mrs. Kemi Olaleye, Women Leader, Mrs. Dupe Bakare and others.

    Mrs. Fayemi told the women that she was there to ask for support for her husband in the coming governorship election.

    She promised to support Ekiti women and ensure they are not left behind.

    Mrs. Olaleye thanked Erelu Fayemi for her visit.

  • Ewi to honour Fayemi’s wife

    Ewi to honour Fayemi’s wife

    The Ewi of Ado-Ekiti, Oba Adeyemo Adejugbe, will on Saturday confer the chieftaincy title of Eye Ajiseye on the governor’s wife, Erelu Bisi Fayemi.

    The monarch fixed February 15, next year, for the conferment of the Eyetuase of Ado-Ekiti on a retired Justice of the Supreme Court, Mrs. Olufunke Adekeye.

    Oba Adejugbe told reporters yesterday that Erelu Fayemi will be honoured for impacting positively on the lives of the people through her Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), the Ekiti Development Foundation (EDF).

    The monarch said the community’s chieftaincy titles were not for all comers, saying that informed the small number of individuals that had been conferred with honourary titles over the years.

    Oba Adejugbe said the two women were chosen after a study of their pedigree and contributions to the development of the community, adding: “The royal seat of the Ewi has been associated with dignity, distinction, high moral and cultural values and spirituality. I wish to reiterate the fact that it is not a matter of empty pride, when we say Ado-Ekiti titles are not for all comers.

    “A cursory assessment of our awardees in the past will show that they have remained constant in their pedigree and have intensified their humanitarian activities in and beyond their respective domains.”

    He said Erelu Fayemi had done a lot to uplift the womenfolk, saying she was not considered for a chieftaincy title because her husband is the governor but because of her numerous works in rights activism.

    Oba Adejugbe said Justice Adekeye exhibited rare qualities in the discharge of her duties when she served in Ado-Ekiti as a high court judge, adding: “This strong woman of repute knows the worth of the traditional institution. I recall that at some point, three of the four cases before her were returned to the traditional council for advice and suggestion that they were better handled by the council, rather than the courts.”

    He appealed for the understanding of those who have not been honoured, explaining that many people were qualified for chieftaincy titles.

  • Dignitaries honour Fayemi’s wife at 50th birthday celebration

    Dignitaries honour Fayemi’s wife at 50th birthday celebration

    LIBERIAN Nobel Laureate, Ms. Leymah Gbowee, has urged a review of the education curricular across the African continent. Gbowee spoke yesterday in a lecture, entitled ‘Leading the change: The Journey of a Great African Icon’ in Ado Ekiti. The event, which witnessed books presentation, was organised as part of celebrations marking the 50- year birthday anniversary of the wife of Ekiti State Governor, Erelu Bisi Fayemi. Lamenting the extreme fall in the standard of education, the Laureate stated that the scholarship grants, which she spearheads, now lay for years without any qualified candidate. According to her, Afica would have to restructure the education curricular to answer current challenges of development relevant to the continent. Gbowee said: “It is baffling that students are still being taught how the Portuguese came to the West Coast of Africa for trading. What is the benefit of any curriculum that has no relevance to the future of our nations?” Admitting her indebted ness to Erelu Fayemi, who she described as a mentor, trail blazer and a leading light on the continent,, Gbowee said: “humility remains an essential ingredient for successful mentoring of upcoming talents.” She urged women to be steadfast in challenging stereotypes that have remained the undoing of many women across the continent, noting that she found ‘her voice’ when she started to speak out. Also, renowned feminist, Professor Abena Busia of the Department of Gender Studies, Rutgers University, USA and Mr. Kunle Ajibade of The News Magazine, Lagos, separately reviewed two books written by Erelu Fayemi. The books are ‘Speaking Above a Whisper’ and ‘Speaking for Myself’. Former Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of Council, University of Nigeria, Nzukka, Prof Bolanle Awe, who was the Chairman of the occasion, stated that the roles women are allowed to play was essential to the development of the continent. She described Mrs. Fayemi as a trail-blazer in the struggle for the emancipation of women on the continent.

  • Fayemi’s wife makes case for women

    Fayemi’s wife makes case for women

    The wife of the Ekiti State Governor, Mrs Bisi Fayemi, has called for increased representation of women in government.

    She was the guest at the plenary session of the Faculty of Arts’ Annual Conference held last week.

    The conference was tagged Re-enacting leadership in Nigeria: The place and role of the Humanities.

    Mrs Fayemi, an alumnus of the institution, said the Beijing 1995 conference on the status and role of women in the society was yielding success with many women occupying leadership positions across the world.

    She said some of the achievements of the conference included awareness on gender equality, formulating legal policies and constitutional framework to strengthen the rights of women. She also listed some challenges facing women rights advocacy to include religion and culture and lack of political will, among others.

    Mrs Fayemi disclosed that November 25 to 30 of every year were set aside for activism against women oppression, urging the participants to join in writing the Nigerian legislators on the need to domesticate charters on women’s rights.

    She said if the laws were domesticated, women would have the right to participate fully in governance without necessarily lobbying through political godfathers.

    At the end of the session, Mrs Fayemi was honoured as a distinguished alumnus of the faculty. She was later accompanied by Prof Oladipo Salami, Dean of the Faculty of Arts and other guests to lay the foundation stone for Bisi Fayemi Center for Gender and Social Policy Studies.