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  • Parents of street hawkers will be arrested – Fayemi

    The Ekiti State Governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi has said that the state will henceforth arrest parents of pupils found hawking during school hours.

    The governor, through his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Olayinka Oyebode, made this known on Sunday in Ado Ekiti.

    The governor gave the warning while meeting with stakeholders in the education sector at the weekend.

    The governor asked parents to take advantage of the free education policy of his administration to reduce the number of out-of-school children.

    Fayemi said all hands must be on deck to checkmate the declining school enrolment in the state regarded as ‘Fountain of Knowledge’.

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    The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that Fayemi had, shortly after his inauguration in October 2018, declared free education from primary to senior secondary schools in the state.

    He also abolished all education levies and the education tax introduced by the immediate past administration in the state.

    At the meeting, Fayemi said that many parents were yet to take full advantage of the free and qualitative education policy of the administration.

    He noted that part of the responsibilities of government was to ensure that children and youth who were the future of the nation, were properly groomed through qualitative education that would prepare them for the future.

    The governor said the current school enrolment rate of 55 per cent as against 96 per cent recorded in 2014 was unacceptable to his government, adding that something must be done urgently to reverse the ugly trend.

    He said that the state government had started compiling records of retired teachers with a view to determining available vacancies in the teaching service and how to fill them.

    Fayemi also added that the present  administration would soon commence recruitment of competent and qualified teachers who would help to raise the standard of education in the state.

    He also disclosed that the administration had commenced the process of returning mission schools to their original owners, but stressed that government would continue to monitor them to ensure that the schools do not decline in standards.

  • Group hails Fayemi’s monumental achievements in first 100 days

    The Ekiti-11 group has lauded the State Governor, Dr. Kayode Fayemi for his monumental achievements within his the first 100 days in office.

    Ekiti-11 popularly known as E-11 is a group of accomplished Ekiti sons, who are in various professions and with varying economic and political interests.

    The group described Fayemi as richly rewarding, saying the governor has exemplified excellence in governance since assumption of office.

    In a congratulatory message to the governor which was made available to journalists by the group said “Fayemi just like he did in his last administration has “followed in the tradition of responsibility, responsiveness and focused administration in setting the pace for delivering on his campaign promises and democratic dividends to the people”.

    “Ever since he assumed office for second time, Fayemi has left no one in doubt about his capability and competence as a tested and trusted administrator and technocrat of repute in discharging his constitutional responsibility, creditably to the admiration of the good people of Ekiti State who are delighted that they made the right choice at the polls on July 14th, 2018”, the group said.

    The group highlighted some of the governor’s landmark achievements which included Provision of electricity in some areas that were cut-off for almost four years.

    It added that the Governor has resuscitate and fast-track the completion of abandoned roads and renovation of economically viable but abandoned projects.

    And introduction of free education from primary school to secondary level coupled with payment of WAEC fees for graduating students of secondary schools throughout Ekiti state.

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    Going further, the group said “We are quite aware of how Mr. Governor put smiles on the faces of state and local government workers and retirees from ministries, parastatals and agencies last year December.

    “This was a commendable development by a responsible government and this is a radical departure from our history of shabby treatment of retirees in the public service.

    The group disclosed that the governor has succeeded in restructuring and ensuring financial transparency and accountability through the operation of a Single Treasury Account (STA), the statement said.

  • 100 Days: Ekiti Assembly passes vote-of-confidence on Fayemi

    The Ekiti House of Assembly has unanimously passed a vote of confidence on Gov. Kayode Fayemi, for his laudable achievements as he marks his first 100 days in office.

    The vote of confidence followed a motion by the Majority Leader, Gboyega Aribisogan which was seconded by Ojo-Ade Fajana, representing Ekiti East Constituency 1.

    Fayemi, had earlier presented “the State-of-the State” address to the assembly as one of the activities marking his 100 days in office, highlighting the achievements of his administration

    He said that his administration had recorded a remarkable level of development through the people-oriented policies and programmes.

    “I watched how the people of Erijiyan-Ekiti and its environs danced for joy when electricity was restored to the community for the first time in four years.

    “I also saw how civil servants and pensioners were in jubilation for receiving their salaries and allowances as and when due, including arrears.

    “The influx of prayers over the reintroduction of free and compulsory education in Ekiti and the payment of WAEC fees for our students has been overwhelming.

    “This is just to mention a few of how we have touched the lives of our people within the past 100 days,” Fayemi said.

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    The governor however said the debt profile of Ekiti stood at N156 billion while the capital inflow to the state between October 2014 and October 2018 was N185 billion.

    He promised to always pursue the policies and programmes of his administration in order to bring about the desired development in the state and thanked the people for their support.

    In his address, the Speaker of the House, Mr Adebiran Alagbada, described Fayemi’ 100 days in office as “better than the four years of the immediate past administration in the state.”

    He said, “Pursuant to Section 108 sub-section 1 of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria as amended, you have presented the state-of-the-state” address to the assembly today.

    “The house is very proud of your numerous achievements within 100. Morning shows the days,” the speaker said.

    Alagbada called on the people to cooperate with the present administration, vote for President Muhammadu Buhari and other All Progressives Congress (APC) candidates in the forthcoming general elections.

  • Buhari, Tinubu, Oshiomhole to storm Abakaliki for campaign

    President Muhammadu Buhari and the National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) , Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, as well as its National Chairman , Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, will on Wednesday, January 2019, lead other stalwarts to the flag-off of the party’s campaign in Abakaliki, the Ebonyi State Capital.

    The flag-off is scheduled to hold at the Pa Ngele Oruta Township Stadium Abakaliki.

    The governorship candidate of the APC in Ebonyi State, Senator Sonni Ogbuoji, said the flag-off will be an opportunity for Ebonyi people to know his plans for the liberation of the state from the stranglehold of the purveyors of poverty and underdevelopment of the State.

    “I am on a liberation mission in Ebonyi State. I have always believed that public officers should work to enthrone a government works with the people to enthrone a collective sense of common purpose and direction for the benefit of all stakeholders,” Ogbuoji said. “This belief has not changed; instead it has been strengthened over the years, necessitating my desire to serve the good people of Ebonyi State.”

    Other bigwigs of the party who are expected to grace the occasion include Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, Governor Rochas Okorocha of Imo State, Governor Nassir El-Rufai of Kaduna State, Governor Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti State, Governor Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo State, Chief Ajomole, former Chairman of All Chairmen of APC, and the members of the National Working Committee of the APC.

    “For these people to come to Ebonyi State to support our campaign despite their already tight schedules, shows how significant the event is for the party,” said Senator Ogbuoji in a telephone interview. “Ebonyi people should rest assured that the governance of prosperity and progress which APC is bringing to the state will reach everybody.

    “We will ensure that our youths are sufficiently empowered and taken off the streets of Nigerian cities – the era of Ebonyi street hawkers will be a thing of the past when APC takes over government in Ebonyi State come May 2019,” Ogbuoji emphasised.

    Analysts who are familiar with political events in the State said that the flag-off accentuate the popularity of the party in the State and lay to rest any semblance of doubt regarding the capacity of the party to garner landslide victory in the February and March elections in the state.

    Speaking about the flag-off ceremony, Prince Nweze Onu, the APC Candidate for Ebonyi South Senatorial Zone, said that Ogbuoji has used his position as a senator to attract many projects to the people of the State.

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    “Senator Ogbuoji went beyond his primary constituency to impact the lives of people from other parts of the State,” Prince Onu told journalists in Abakaliki, the Ebonyi State Capital on Thursday, January 24 2018. “His impacts have been felt in all aspects of life of Ebonyi people – from health infrastructure to education, electricity, portable water, good road networks and a myriad of empowerment projects.”

    Onu said that Ogbuoji is a silent achiever who likes his works to speak for him, adding that the numerous projects of the incoming governor of Ebonyi State will be showcased to the people on the flag-off day as a peep into the good times that await Ebonyians when the people’s Senator assumes the political leadership of the State as the Governor.

    Speaking about the event which he said will be the mother of all campaign flag-offs in Nigeria, Eze Nwachukwu Eze, the Ebonyi State Chairman of APC, said that the party has applied to the State Ministry of Youths and Sports for the release of the Pa Ngele Oruta Township Stadium, the arena that will host the event.

    “We have duly written the Ministry of Sports to allow us the use of the Stadium to host our dear President Buhari and his teeming supporters,” Nwachukwu said. “We have made all arrangements to ensure that our people give Mr. President a heroic welcome.”

    In a copy of the letter requesting for the use of the Stadium dated January 21, 2019 and made available to journalists, Nwachukwu said that the event will kick off by 8.00 am, and urged the Commissioner in charge of the Youths and Sports Ministry to grant quick access to the Stadium.

    “Your quick response to enable us and the security agents to gain access to the Stadium from 28th – 30th January 2019, to make adequate preparations,” The Letter concluded.

  • Fayemi inaugurates PCC, assures Buhari 95% of votes in Ekiti

    Ekiti State Governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi has inaugurated  the State chapter of Buhari/Osinbajo Presidential Campaign council, assuring that Ekiti people will massively vote to re-elect President Muhammadu Buhari on February 16.
    Fayemi who said that the campaign council is not on a jamboree mission, stressed that the Presidential election is another opportunity for the people of the State to prove that Ekiti belongs progressives party.
    The governor described the February 16 election as “a consolidation election” that should not be treated as a “routine election” because it would be an “end of discussion” for those who have ruined the country in their barren 16 years rule.
    He explained that there was no vacancy in the presidency for politicians  whi outrightly worship materialism at the detriment of public welfare.
    “As many people would have read in the social media or newspaper that February 5th is our own day here in Ekiti for the presidential campaign train to arrive here and we must demonstrate that we are in total control of this State and we shall deliver it to our State by the grace of God come February 16th and March 2nd, 2019.
    “For us this election is a consolidation election. 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”, he said.
    Fayemi who declared that All Progressives Congress intends to garner at least 95% of votes of women and youths in the State, added that APC has in the last few months of return to Ekiti proven that
    it is different from the Peoples Democratic Party’s reign of terror
    The governor urged the Oluomo Olusegun Osinkolu-led Campaign council to coordinate the activities of other support groups for an efficient and result-driven campaign, saying he looked forward to the APC clinching the Presidency, the 3 senatorial seats, 6 House of Reps seats and the 26 House of Assembly seats in the State.
    While speaking, the State chairman of the party, Mr Paul Omotoso had said that the party reposed confidence in the members of the presidential campaign council, adding that they are men and women of untainted integrity.
    Omotosho urged all members of the party to put aside differences and support the council in order to ensure victory for the APC in the forthcoming elections.
    He enjoined the electorate  to carefully choose between the darkness of  PDP 16 years rule and the light they are beginning to see under President Buhari three and half years.

  • VC, Provost, others indicted for alleged embezzlement in Ekiti

    The visitation panels set up by Governor Kayode Fayemi in his drive to re-position  the State owned institutions and the broadcast service has indicted the management of the institutions for alleged financial infractions.
    The panels which were constituted through executive orders signed by the Governor are for Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti; College of Education, Ikere-Ekiti; and College of Health Sciences and Technology, Ijero Ekiti.
    Among the infractions committed by the managements, according to the government, were cases of financial recklessness allegedly perpetrated by heads of the institutions and gross abuse of office.
    Briefing newsmen in Ado Ekiti on Saturday after the two days State executive council meeting presided over by Fayemi, the Chief Press Secretary, Yinka Oyebode, said the council considered the white paper on each of the institutions and took far reaching decisions on them.
    Oyebode said part of the decisions taken was that, the government must set up  functional governing councils in all the institutions to be able to implement panels’ decisions in line with the existing laws.
    The Nation gathered from a source who crave anonymity that those that may be prosecuted by anti graft agencies are: the Vice Chancellor of EKSU, Prof Samuel Oye Bandele, Provost of the College of Education, Prof Mojisola Oyarekua, former Director General of BSES and Fayose’s Media Aide, Lere Olayinka, EKSUTH Chief Medical Director, Dr Kolawole Ogundipe and ex-Provost of College of Health Science and Technology, Ijero Ekiti, Pastor David Ojo.

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    He said: “the Ekiti State executive  council during its meeting of of Wednesday and Friday of January 17 and 19 respectively received the white paper on the recommendations of the visitation panels  by each of the institutions in the state and gave approval for their implementations.
    ” Council observed a general trend of leadership and administrative challenges in the institutions.
    “It also observed abuse of office and financial recklessness in some of the institutions  .
    ” It was decided that government would take immediate steps to put in place governing councils in the five institutions that will be saddled with the responsibility of implementing the recommendations contained in the white paper.
    “The state government is committed to ensuring that all institutions in the state are repositioned for excellent service delivery”, he stated.
    However, Oyebode did not delve on details of the recommendations, but it was gathered that many of the affected heads of the institutions would be prosecuted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission(EFCC).
    It was also revealed that some will be made to make refunds for alleged misappropriation of funds.

  • Ekiti pensioners laud Fayemi over 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  the Dr.  Fayemi places high premium on the payment of salaries and allowances of the civil servants and pensioners, saying these would help in improving the economy of the state and the 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 such situation 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  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.

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    “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”.

    “We noted with satisfaction how government has been responding appropriately to the security situation. The charge to the traditional rulers to operate the first line of defence is welcome.

    The government should further interact with various communities and their vigilante groups with the view to enlisting their cooperation with security agencies in combing forests being used kidnappers’ dens.

    “The hunters should monitor and report strange faces and movements in their farms and communities. We know that the coming on board of a new administration will open up windows of opportunities for investments and our roads must be protected to guarantee the safety of potential businessmen”.

    The association pledged its partnership with government in identifying those areas that can smoothen government-labour relations and other sections of the society for Ekiti to be well governed under the Fayemi-led administration.

    They therefore advised the government to revisit the issue of gratuity to pensioners  and parity of pension to make lives better for the citizens and accelerate their standard of living.

  • Fayemi eulogises Military’s selfless efforts

    Ekiti State Governor Dr Kayode Fayemi has showered encomium on the Nigerian Armed Forces and other security agencies for their efforts in sustaining national peace and unity.

    Fayemi called on Nigerians to take a cue from m the sacrificial and selfless efforts of the military.

    He said Nigeria will continue to appreciate the sacrifices of officers and men who laid down their lives to ensure that their countrymen enjoy peace.

    The governor, represented by his deputy, Otunba Bisi Egbeyemi, spoke at the parade command and laying of wreaths marking the end of the activities of 2019 Armed Forces Remembrance day Celebrations at Fajuyi Park, Ado Ekiti.

    He said the colourful parade was marked with special salute to the unknown soldiers and 21-gun salute to the fallen heroes.

    According to him, the fallen heroes had demonstrated their love and honour for the country by laying their lives down for the Nation.

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    The governor said: “We want every Nigerians to love and honour our country. To do what these great men had done. They laid their lives for us to live together in peace and unity.

    “We thank all our men that are in the affairs of peace in this country, we want them to continue to maintain peace.

    “It is only in the pursuit of peace that we can do all that we promised to do without which it is impossible.”

    “We need to support the Federal Government, the state government and government at the Local level in a bid to ensure the continuous sustenance of peace in the country.”

     

  • 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 seeks OPC, vigilante’s support on crimes

    Ekiti State Governor Dr Kayode Fayemi has solicited for support of the Pan-Yoruba group, O’dua People’s Congress(OPC)  and vigilante to rid the state of criminal element.

    He solicited for their support especially in the rampaging kidnappers perpetrating heinous acts in the state .

    Fayemi said though his government had given marching orders to the Police Commissioner, Mr Asuquo Amba and the Directorate of State Services(DSS) and other security networks to rid the state of criminals.

    He insisted  the backing of  other stakeholders  in security sector would provide a buffer  to the conventional security for the task to be realised.

    The governor spoke through his Senior Special Assistant on Mobilisation, Prince Tunji Ogunlola on Saturday while meeting the leadership of the group in the state, who paid him a visit  at his office in Ado Ekiti.

    Former Commissioner for Lands, Mr. Remi Olorunleke  and the Director of Administration, Gbonyin Council area , Mr. David Jejelowo , were on Monday kidnapped along Ado-Ijan road .

    This incident occurred barely a week an accountant with Emure local government, Mr. Abayomi Ajayi was killed by gunmen along Ikere –Ise road while two other staff from the council were abducted .

    The governor had also through his mobilization unit  met the leaderships  of the Private Sector in the State, the Artisans and Inter-party Advisory Committee (IPAC), assuring them they shall benefit  from the federal government’s tradermoni programme being advocated by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo.

    Fayemi who lamented his government was not comfortable with the spare kidnapping and killings of some local government officials and other Ekiti citizens in recent time, added that all  efforts must be geared towards putting those with criminal tendencies at bay to safeguard  the lives and property of the residents.

    He said the government needs the backing of every member of the society to tackle the menace. Read Also: ‘Fayemi needs better House of Assembly’

    “We are seeking the efforts of every member of the society to tackle these evil doers. Within two weeks, over five people were kidnapped while one person was shot dead, we won’t rest until these people are either flushed out or apprehended.

    “To show how committed we are to making Ekiti safe, we have reinstated the sacked operatives of the scrapped Ekiti State Peace Corps. We intend to recruit 800 operatives to work with the police across every community.

    “OPC as a respectable pan-Yoruba security group is also welcomed in the battle to make Ekiti safe. We need you because you are credible, you understand the terrain and we have that confidence in you that you can provide supports for the police in the area of providing information for the security agencies that will help their intelligence gathering  for them to take  proactive actions.

    “However, in doing our business, we need to be guided by the laws. We need to bow to superior directive from the police and we must not take laws into our hands, all we want is you being partners in progress, necause Ekiti must be safe and nothing must be spared to actualize this”, he said.

    Fayemi appealed to the group to support the presidential aspiration of President Muhammadu Buhari and other candidates of the All Progressives Congress(APC) in the 2019 elections.

    The governor assured that all the beneficial intervention schemes and policies shall be brought to Ekiti for the benefit of all Ekiti indigenes.

    He said the benefit has started manifesting with the payment of four month salaries , including one owed by former Governor Ayodele Fayose within a spate of two months he assumed duty..