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  • Breaking: Supreme Court upholds Fayemi’s election

    The Supreme Court has upheld the election of Governor Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti State.

    The court, in a unanimous judgment of a five-man panel, held on Wednesday that the appeal by Segun Oni, was statute barred.

    Justice Amiru Sanusi, in the lead judgment, held that the case, being a pre-election one, was not commenced at the trial court, within the required time, as stipulated under the Forth Alteration Act.

    Read Also: Fayemi appoints new Head of Service

    Oni, an ex-Governor of Ekiti State had appealed the judgment of the Court of Appeal, which upheld the decision of a Federal High Court, to the effect that his (Oni’s) challenge of Fayemi’s eligibility to contest the last governorship election in the state, was without merit.

     

    Details Later

     

  • Fayemi’s dream team comes on board

    Ekiti State Governor Kayode Fayemi has sworn in his commissioners and special advisers in Ado-Ekiti, the state capital. Correspondent RASAQ IBRAHIM examines the tasks before the new State Executive Council.

    Ekiti State Governor Kayode Fayemi, on assumption of office on October 16, last year, spoke of his determination to make a difference in the lives of the electorate who voted him to power.

    Fayemi’s mantra on his “second missionary journey” to Ekiti Government House is ‘Reclaiming the Land and Restoring Our Values.’

    To translate this dream to reality, he needs tested and trusted men and women of unquestionable integrity who share the dream of turning around the fortunes of Ekiti through the instrumentality of his four-point agenda.

    The four-point agenda, which is being implemented to the delight of the people, include Social Investments, Knowledge Economy, Infrastructure and Industrial Development and Agriculture and Rural Development.

    Shortly on assumption of office, Fayemi appointed two commissioners whose offices are critical to the day-to-day running of government.

    They are Commissioner for Justice who also doubles as Attorney General of the state, Mr. Olawale Fapohunda and Commissioner for Finance, Mr. Oladapo Kolawole.

    They had since joined Fayemi, the Deputy Governor, Otunba Bisi Egbeyemi; Secretary to the State Government, Mr. Biodun Oyebanji; Acting Head of Service, Mrs. Peju Babafemi; Chief of Staff, Mr. Biodun Omoleye; Special Adviser/Director General Bureau of Public Procurement, Mr. Seun Odewale and Director General, Office of Transformation, Strategy and Delivery, Prof. Bolaji Aluko and the Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Olayinka Oyebode in what looks like a “mini cabinet.”

    Fayemi who spoke at various for a noted that it would be unwise to appoint a full cabinet almost immediately after assuming office so as not to be spending resources on personnel rather than meeting the immediate needs of the people.

    As days rolled into weeks and weeks into months, many leaders and members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ekiti State were apprehensive of the shape the state cabinet would take.

    But with the government fully on ground and apparently living up to the expectation of the people, Fayemi has now deemed it fit to bring his “dream team” on board.

    The waiting game ended on Tuesday, April 2 when the governor forwarded the list of nominees for commissioner and special adviser positions to the House of Assembly led by the Speaker, Mr. Adeniran Alagbada.

    The list drew applause from many people of the state who applaud Fayemi for appointing individuals they regarded as “politicians who have connections with the grassroots” unlike what happened during his first tenure.

    The perceived grassroots politicians are also technocrats who have requisite experience in many fields of human endeavour to add value to governance.

    These cabinet members are expected to be going to their home communities to identify with the APC at unit, ward and local government levels and impact positively on the people at the grassroots.

    The nominees appeared before the Assembly on Thursday, April 4 where they were all screened and cleared paving the way for their swearing-in.

    Tuesday, April 9 will remain indelible in the memories of the Ekiti cabinet members as they were sworn in at the Osuntokun Pavilion of the Government House, Ado-Ekiti amidst pomp and pageantry.

    They were joined by their family members, relations, traditional rulers, community leaders and party members from their hometowns and other well wishers.

    The new Commissioners and Special Advisers filed out one after the other as the oath of allegiance and oath of office were administered on them.

    Fourteen commissioners and eleven special advisers who were all colourfully dressed swore to perform their duties to the best of their ability and for the good of Ekiti people.

     

    Commissioners:

    Gbenga Agbeyo:

    Environment and Natural Resources:

    Agbeyo was the immediate past Assistant Secretary of APC in Ekiti State. During Fayemi’s first term, he served as the Caretaker Chairman of Ido/Osi Local Government. He was a lecturer at the College of Education, Ikere Ekiti before he joined politics. He hails from Usi Ekiti.

     

    Foluso Daramola:

    Education, Science and Technology:

    This native of Omuo Ekiti in Ekiti East Local Government Area former Permanent Secretary retired from civil service in 2014 when he attained the age of 60. Daramola, who joined politics on retirement also served as Director of Information and Communication Technology in the Governor’s Office while in service.

     

    Michael Awopetu:

    Youth and Sports Development:

    Awopetu served as Senior Special Assistant on Youth and Sports during Fayemi’s first tenure. He had previously served as Board Member of the State Sports Council. He is from Ogotun Ekiti in Ekiti Southwest Local Government Area.

     

    Mojisola Yaya-Kolade:

    Health and Human Services:

    This native of Oye Ekiti in Oye Local Government Area has a distinction of being a practitioner of three major health professions. Mrs. Yaya-Kolade started career as a nurse before qualifying as a pharmacist and medical doctor later in life. She was one of the 33 APC governorship aspirants in the run-up to the 2018 Ekiti guber polls.

     

    Bamidele Faparusi:

    Infrastructure and Public Utilities: Faparusi is from Ode Ekiti in Gbonyin Local Government Area and one of the 33 APC aspirants ahead of the last governorship election. This engineer-turned politician was a member of the House of

    Representatives between 2011 and 2015 where he represented Gbonyin/Emure/Ekiti East Federal Constituency.

     

    Sola Adebayo:

    Works and Transportation:

    Adebayo, from Iyin Ekiti in Irepodun/Ifelodun Local Government Area, is returning to a familiar terrain having served in the same ministry during Fayemi’s first term.

    He is the younger brother of the first elected governor of the state and current APC Deputy National Chairman (South), Otunba Adeniyi Adebayo.

     

    Folorunso Olabode:

    Agriculture and Rural Development:

    Olabode is from Iye Ekiti in Ilejemeje Local Government Area. He was in the first administration of Fayemi where he served as Commissioner for Youth and Sports and later Commissioner for Rural Development and Community Empowerment.

     

    Prof. Adio Folayan:

    Local Government and Community Development: This Professor of Agricultural Economics hails from Efon Alaaye in Efon Local Government. He served as Commissioner for Agriculture and later as Efon Local Government Caretaker Chairman during Fayemi’s first tenure. He is a grassroots politician.

     

    Femi Ajayi:

    Budget and Planning: Ajayi is from Ise Ekiti in Ise/Orun Local Government Area. He held the same office during Fayemi’s first term and he has been rewarded for his loyalty.

     

    Febisola Adewale:

    Lands, Housing and Urban Development: This indigene of Emure Ekiti in Emure Local Government is an ardent loyalist of Fayemi. He was a member of the House of Assembly between 2007 and 2011 before he later served as Emure Local Government Caretaker Chairman.

    The last office he held before the last Fayemi government wound down was as Commissioner in the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB).

     

    Muyiwa Olumilua:

    Information, Tourism and Values Orientation: Olumilua, from Ikere Ekiti in Ikere Local Government Area is a trained architect and grassroots politician. He served as Senior Special Assistant on Projects during Fayemi’s first term and was one of the 33 aspirants who jostled for the APC 2018 governorship ticket.

     

    Olusoga David:

    Investment, Trade and Industries: David is from Osan Ekiti in Moba Local Government, a former House of Representatives aspirant. He served as Moba Local Government Chairman during Fayemi’s first tenure.

     

    Ayodele Jinadu:

    Special Duties and Regional Integration: Jinadu who hails from Ado Ekiti, the state capital, served as Commissioner for Arts, Culture and Tourism during Fayemi’s first term. He later served as Special Adviser on Political Matters.

     

    Moji Fafure:

    Women Affairs and Social Development:

    Mrs. Fafure, a native of Ikole Ekiti in Ikole Local Government Area, is a respected female politician in the state. She was a teacher who taught in many prominent secondary schools in the state before retiring to join politics. She served Ikole Local Government Supervisory Councilor, Governing Council Member of Federal College of Education, Okene and APC Women Leader for Ekiti North senatorial district.

     

  • Supreme Court delivers judgment today in Oni appeal against Fayemi

    THE Supreme Court will today deliver judgment in the appeal filed by former Ekiti State Governor Segun Oni, challenging the eligibility of Governor Kayode Fayemi to stand as a candidate in the July 14, 2018 governorship poll.

    Oni in the suit claimed that Fayemi was not eligible to run as the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, having not resigned as Minister of Mines and Steel Development 30 days before the party’s primary election.

    The ex-governor, who came second in the APC governorship primary, also claimed that Fayemi shouldn’t have contested on the strength of an indictment by a Judicial Commission of Inquiry set up by former Governor Ayo Fayose.

    The panel’s White Paper, which indicted Fayemi and banned him from office for 10 years has been quashed by a Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court.

    Read also: Ekiti set to implement Supreme Court’s verdict on council relocation

    Oni’s cases before a Federal High Court, Ado Ekiti and the Court of Appeal, Ado Ekiti were dismissed for lacking merit.

    The judgment notice of the case marked SC 205/2019 which was seen by our reporter was signed by one Ibrahim Gold, Director/Head of Litigation, on behalf of the Chief Registrar of the Supreme Court.

    The notice reads: “Take notice that the judgment on the above appeal will be delivered at 9.00hrs before the Supreme Court of Nigeria sitting at Abuja on Wednesday the 17th day of April, 2019.

    “And further take notice that this Notice is deemed sufficiently served on you if it is delivered on your legal e-mail or/and telephone via this number even if same is not acknowledged.

    “This Notice Supersedes the earlier one.”

     

  • Supreme court to give verdict on Fayemi eligibility

    The Supreme Court will on Wednesday deliver judgment in the appeal filed by former Ekiti State Governor Segun Oni challenging the eligibility of Governor Kayode Fayemi to stand as a candidate in the July 14, 2018, governorship poll.

    Oni in the suit claimed that Fayemi was not eligible to run as the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate having not resigned as Minister of Mines and Steel Development 30 days before the party’s primary election.

    The ex-governor who came second in the APC governorship primary also claimed that Fayemi shouldn’t have contested on the strength of an indictment by a Judicial Commission of Inquiry set up by former Governor Ayo Fayose.

    The Panel’s White Paper which indicted Fayemi and banned him from office for 10 years has been quashed by a Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court.

    Read also: Ekiti set to implement Supreme Court’s verdict on council relocation

    Oni’s cases before a Federal High Court, Ado Ekiti and the Court of Appeal, Ado Ekiti were dismissed for lacking merit.

    The judgment notice of the case marked SC 205/2019 which was seen by our reporter was signed by one Ibrahim Gold, Director/Head of Litigation, on behalf of the Chief Registrar of the Supreme Court.

    The notice reads: “Take notice that the judgment on the above appeal will be delivered at 9.00hrs before the Supreme Court of Nigeria sitting at Abuja on Wednesday the 17th day of April, 2019.

    “And further take notice that this Notice is deemed sufficiently served on you if it is delivered on your legal e-mail or/and telephone via this number even if same is not acknowledged.

    “This Notice Supersedes the earlier one.”

  • Fayemi appoints new Head of Service

    Governor of Ekiti State, Dr Kayode Fayemi, has approved the appointment of Mr Ayodeji Ajayi as the new Head of Service.

    This followed the recommendation of the Civil Service Transformation Strategy Committee after a rigorous selection process.

    Ajayi, who is Permanent Secretary Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, is to take over from the Acting Head of Service, Mrs Peju Babafemi.

    Meanwhile, the Acting Head of Service, Mrs Babafemi has been commended by Governor Fayemi for her diligence and professionalism which helped in stabilizing the government in its early days, even as she proceeds on an overseas programme as a Senior Research Fellow at the African Leadership Centre, School of Global Affairs, King’s College, London, United Kingdom.

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    During the programme , Mrs  Babafemi will also undertake study visits to the Royal Institute of Public Administration(RIPA), Royal Institute of International Affairs, (Chatham House), Houses of Parliament, Cabinet Office in Whitehall, Westminster Foundation, Foreign and Commonwealth Office, in the UK, among others.

    The Civil Service Transformation Strategy Committee, is an advisory body of experienced technocrats under the chairmanship of Prof. Ladipo Adamolekun. Other members of the committee are Dr. Goke Adegoroye, Prof Modupe Adelabu, Mr Philip Amujo and Alhaji Afolabi Ogunlayi.

    The new Head of Service is to be sworn in on Wednesday.

     

  • Ekiti justice sector reform ‘ll reorder society, says Fayemi

    EKITI State Governor Kayode Fayemi has expressed optimism that ongoing reform in the justice sector embarked upon by his administration will help reorder the society and nip crimes in the bud.

    Speaking in Ado-Ekiti at a meeting with the state legal officers, the governor said his administration believes that the law should be an instrument for social justice.

    He added that “the beauty of the law is to help reorder the society the way we want it”.

    Dr. Fayemi, who added that he had received several calls from different quarters commending him on the steps recently adopted by the Ministry of Justice to curb sexual violence, reiterated the zero-tolerance of his administration for the social menace.

    He assured that his government, using the instrumentality of the law, would bring an end to child rape and any other sexual violence in the state.

    Reacting to the claim that the government’s lawyers file government cases with their personal money, the governor expressed dissatisfaction with the development.

    Fayemi assured the legal officers that the government would no longer shirk its responsibilities or allow workers to shoulder what government should normally attend to.

    Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice Mr. Wale Fapohunda had briefed the governor on efforts at strengthening the legal system in the State; stating that the Ministry is working to improve its work pace to ensure quick dispensation of justice.

    Fapohunda noted that the process of reviewing the laws of Ekiti State had begun and would be concluded in the next two months.

    Also speaking, the chairman of the Nigerian Bar Association, Ado Ekiti branch, Mr. Kanmi Falade, thanked the governor for allowing the All Progressives Congress (APC) field some lawyers as candidates into the state and national assemblies as well as appointing competent lawyers as aides.

    The NBA chairman, however, highlight some challenges in the sector, especially inadequate judges on the bench of the state judiciary; saying that the development, which has slowed down the judicial process, has occasioned the adjournment of many cases till much later dates.

    Falade noted that no fewer than five judges from Ekiti are currently out of the state on election petition matters.

    He equally urged the governor to set up an Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) centre to facilitate speedy resolution of cases.

     

     

  • UPDATED: Fayemi appoints 35 Special Assistants, 5 DGs, others

    Governor of Ekiti State, Dr. Kayode Fayemi has approved appointments into some commissions and government agencies.

    The governor also approved appointments of Senior Special Assistants and Special Assistants with specific assignment.

    This came barely two days after the new set of Commissioners and Special Advisers were inaugurated by the governor.

    The appointments are contained in statement signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Mr Yinka Oyebode.

    According to Oyebode, the appointments have been made to further enhance the present administration in the State for effective service delivery.

    The Senior Special Assistants are: Mrs Bola Solanke (SDGs); Mr Femi Odere (Diaspora Affairs); Mrs Bolaji Olagbaju (Women Empowerment); Mr. Dapo Adelabu (National Assembly Matters); Princess Iyabo Fakunle-Okhiemen (Social Welfare); Mr Garba Arogundade (Party Matters/ Director of Admin & Organisation, APC); Mr. Sam Oluwalana (Party Matters/ Director ofMedia and Publicity).

    Others include Chief Oluyemi Esan (Labour Matters); Dr. Jimlas Ogunsakin (Public Health); Ade Omonijo (Rural Development); Dr. Femi Akinola (Regional Development); Dr. Sunday Aniyi (Special Projects); Mr. Taye Olatunji (Community Development); Mrs. Damola Ajibade (Consular and Inter Governmental Relations); Hon Dele Olugbemi (Non-State Security); Akogun Tai Oguntayo (Media); Chief Niyi Ojo (Public Affairs) and Mr Tade Aluko (Deputy Chief of Staff, Office of the Deputy Governor)The Directors-General are Mr Sunkanmi Onipede (Ekiti State Signage and Advertisement Agency); Mr. Wale Ojo Lanre (Council of Arts and Culture); Mr. Kayode Fasae (Micro-Finance and Enterprise Development); Dr. Hakeem Bakare (DICT); Mr Lanre Ogunjobi (Bureau of Employment & Productivity).

    The Special Assistants include Moses Ademiloye (Youth and Students Matters); Dapo Osunniyi (Political Affairs, South); Kayode Olowookere (Political Affairs, North); Bose Olowookere, Political Affairs (Central); Sesan Adewumi (Mobilization, Central); Bisi Adesua (Mobilization, North).

    Others are Kayode Arigbede (Mobilization, South);  Bunmi Bello (Public-Private Partnerships); Mary Oso (Media); Biodun Oyeleye (Civil Society Matters);  Muyiwa Aluko (Graphics); Ehi Emhonyon (Photography (Research & Documentation); Dele Omoleye (Farmstead Coordination); Aladeloye Adedeji (Informal Sector); Kayode Oso (Values Orientation); Imoleayo Oyedeji (Micro Finance & Enterprise Devt) and Dele Alagbon (Governor’s Office).

    The governor also reconstituted various boards of some commissions and government parastatals.

    According to Oyebode, The Teaching Service Commission has Hon B.J. Abegunde as the Chairman with Hon Osuolale Olorunsola, Mrs. Christiana Ogunsakin, and Hon. Victor Irewolede as member.

    The House of Assembly Service Commission comprises of Chief Taiwo Olatunbosun as the Chairman with Hon. Kayode Fasakin, Hon. Tunji Orisalade, Hon.  Samuel Olusegun Erinle, Mrs. Fola-Richie Adewusi as members.

    Also, the Board for Technical Board for Technical and Vocational Education include Hon. Kayode Babade as the Chairman with Mr. Muyiwa Awe, Hon. Bayo Akerele, Mrs. Yetunde Adamu, Mr. Idowu Isaac Ayegbe as members.

    The Primary Health Care Development Agency are Chief (Mrs) Monisola Oloro as the Chairman with Dr. Ayo Babatunde Olujobi, and Mrs. Nike Olaosebikan DurotoyeThe Health Management Board has Dr. Bayo Orire as Chairman with Hon. Sola Ojo, Mrs. Dorcas Atolagbe and Mr. James Abiodun.

    Ekiti State Community Development Agency (EKSCDA) comprises Dr. Yemi Alatise as Chairman with Mrs. Oluropo Usikalu Mr. Kola Komolafe, Lateefat Arilewola and Eyitayo Fabunmi as members.

    Judicial Service Commission are HRH. Oba Babatola Oladele (Olupole of Ipole Iloro – Ekiti), Barr. Ayo Esan, Chief (Mrs.) Kemi Olaleye, Barr. Kabir Akingbolu.

    Also appointed are Hon. Karounwi Oladapo (Special Envoy On Regional Matters), Mr. Femi Ajepe (Technical Adviser, Ekiti Knowledge Zone Project), Oska Seyi Ayeleso( MD Fountain Holdings, Barr. Tunde Olaoye-Williams (GM, Housing Corporation), and Elder Bunmi Awotiku (Coordinator, Ekiti Airport Project).

    Oyebode said the appointments will take immediate effect, noting that appointments of nominees into statutory boards are subject to ratification by the Ekiti State House of Assembly.

  • Fayemi names Special Assistants, DGs, Board members

    Governor of Ekiti State Dr. Kayode Fayemi has approved appointments into some commissions and government agencies.

    The governor also approved appointments of Senior Special Assistants and Special Assistants with specific assignments.

    This came barely two days after the new set of Commissioners and Special Advisers were inaugurated by the governor.

    The appointments are contained in statement signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Mr. Yinka Oyebode.

    According to Oyebode, the appointments have been made to further enhance the present administration in the State for effective service delivery.

    The Special Advisers are: Mrs. Bola Solanke (SDGs); Mr Femi Odere (Diaspora Affairs); Mrs. Bolaji Olagbaju (Women Empowerment); Mr. Dapo Adelabu (National Assembly Matters); Princess Iyabo Fakunle-Okhiemen (Social Welfare);  Mr Garba Arogundade (Party Matters/ Director of Admin & Organisation, APC) and Mr. Sam Oluwalana (Party Matters/ Director of  Media and Publicity).

    READ ALSO: Fayemi swears in 14 commissioners, advisers

    Others include Chief Oluyemi Esan (Labour Matters); Dr. Jimlas Ogunsakin (Public Health); Ade Omonijo (Rural Development); Dr. Femi Akinola (Regional Development); Dr. Sunday Aniyi (Special Projects); Mr. Taye Olatunji (Community Development); Mrs. Damola Ajibade (Consular and Inter Governmental Relations); Hon Dele Olugbemi (Non-State Security); Akogun Tai Oguntayo (Media); Chief Niyi Ojo (Public Affairs); Mr Tade Aluko (Deputy Chief of Staff, Office of the Deputy Governor)

    The Directors-General are Mr Sunkanmi Onipede (Ekiti State Signage and Advertisement Agency); Mr. Wale Ojo Lanre (Council of Arts and Culture); Mr. Kayode Fasae (Micro-Finance and Enterprise Development); Dr. Hakeem Bakare (DICT) Mr Lanre Ogunjobi (Bureau of Employment & Productivity).

    The Special Advisers include Moses Ademiloye (Youth and Students Matters);  Dapo Osunniyi (Political Affairs, South); Kayode Olowookere (Political Affairs, North); Bose Olowookere Political Affairs (Central); Sesan Adewumi (Mobilization, Central); Bisi Adesua (Mobilization, North).

    Others are Kayode Arigbede (Mobilization, South); Bunmi Bello (Public-Private Partnerships); Mary Oso (Media); Biodun Oyeleye (Civil Society Matters); Muyiwa Aluko (Graphics); Ehi Emhonyon (Photography (Research & Documentation); Dele Omoleye (Farmstead Coordination); Aladeloye Adedeji (Informal Sector); Kayode Oso (Values Orientation); Imoleayo Oyedeji (Micro Finance & Enterprise Devt); Dele Alagbon (Governor’s Office).

    The governor also reconstituted various boards of some commissions and government parastals.

    According to Oyebode, The Teaching Service Commission has Hon B.J. Abegunde as the Chairman with Hon Osuolale Olorunsola, Mrs. Christiana Ogunsakin, Hon. Victor Irewolede as members.

    The House of Assembly Service Commission comprises of Chief Taiwo Olatunbosun as Chairman with Hon. Kayode Fasakin, Hon. Tunji Orisalade, Hon.  Samuel Olusegun Erinle, Mrs. Fola-Richie Adewusi as members.

    Also, the Board for Technical Board for Technical and Vocational Education include Hon. Kayode Babade as Chairman with Mr. Muyiwa Awe, Hon. Bayo Akerele, Mrs. Yetunde Adamu, Mr. Idowu Isaac Ayegbe as members.                      

    Oyebode said the appointments will take immediate effect, noting that appointments of nominees into statutory boards are subject to ratification by the Ekiti State House of Assembly.

  • Fayemi approves renovation of secretariat

    The Ekiti State Government (EKSG) has approved the renovation of the State ‘s secretariat in Ado Ekiti, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports.

    The state’s Acting Head of Service (HOS), Mrs. Peju Babafemi, said this after she had inspected the secretariat on Wednesday.

    She said that the move was in keeping with the Fayemi-led administration’s promise to ensure a conducive working environment for the state’s civil servants.

    Babafemi said that the visit was also a follow-up to a similar one made by Gov. Kayode Fayemi in January.

    She said that the government would work out the modalities for the renovation of the secretariat.

    READ ALSO: Fayemi urges 14 commissioners, advisers to shun corruption

    Babafemi inspected buildings being occupied by the various Ministries, Departments and Agencies.

    She expressed her satisfaction with the level of tolerance and attitude among the workers.

    She commended their comportment and punctuality to work.

    Babafemi also commended the governor for his interest in providing a favourable working environment for the state workers.

     Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Information,Tourism and Values Orientation, Dr Adekunbi Obaisi, said that the visit was to ascertain the state of facilities and working conditions of the workers.

    She said that based on the steps taken so far by the governor, a better working environment was guaranteed for the workers.

  • Fayemi urges 14 commissioners, advisers to shun corruption

    Ekiti State Governor Kayode Fayemi has sworn in 14 commissioners and five advisers, with a warning that they may be sacked, if found displaying ineptitude and engaging in corrupt practices.

    Fayemi said the present administration penchant for transparency and accountability would not be compromised.

    The swearing in came after the names of the commissioners-designate were approved by the state’s House of Assembly.

    The governor said what the state needed at this time when it is financially-challenged is committed and visionary people, who are ready to sacrifice to make Ekiti great.

    The governor stated that the task to rebuilding Ekiti that would be of gains to all and sundry should be paramount to the appointees and not personal aggrandisement.

    He advised them to be prudent in the management of limited resources, considering lean resources available.

    Fayemi added that the inauguration signified the beginning and operation of a full-fledged state executive council since he assumed office in 2018.

    He said his government would be receptive to constructive criticism from members and that no one would be victimised for exercising such rights.

    “You all knew the state of our state before I was inaugurated and you could attest to the fact that we have raised the bar and change the landscape for better now within these few months.”

    The commissioners are: Dr. Adio Afolayan  (Local Government and Chieftaincy  Affairs), Dr. (Mrs.) Moji Yaya Kolade(Health and Human Services), Chief (Mrs.) Moji Fafure (Women Affairs), Mr. Emmanuel Foluso Daramola (Education, Science and Technology), Mr. Folorunso Olabode (Agriculture and Rural Development), Bamidele Faparusi (Infrastructure and Public Utilities) and Mr. Gbenga Agbeyo (Environment).

    Others include are Mr. Olusoga Davies (Trade and Investment), Mr. Sola Adebayo   (Works and Transport),  Mr. Michael Awopetu (Youths and Sports), Mr. Muyiwa Olumilua (Information and Orientation), Mr. Femi Ajayi (Budget and Planning), Alhaji Ayodele Jinadu (Regions Development and Special Duties) and Mr. Febisola Adewale (Lands and Housing).

    Also sworn-in as special advisers were: 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. (Mrs.) Kofoworola Aderiye mni,(Technical Adviser , Education)

    Read Also: Fayemi appoints five more advisers

    Responding on behalf of the commissioners, Dr. Yaya-Kolade promised that they would justify the confidence reposed in them by performing their statutory duties without compromising the interest of the people.

    Fayemi on Tuesday kicked off 251 kilometres pipeline distribution project across the state estimated at N3,354,616,553.50.

    He said he started the initiative during his first term in office with intention to ensure every parts of Ekiti have access to uninterrupted water supply.

    The governor restated that his administration determination for all the strata of the people to enjoy infrastructure that can make their lives better remained resolute.

    He said the project will be jointly financed by the state government and the World Bank under the third national urban water sector reform project.

    Fayemi who spoke in Ado Ekiti during the official kick off of the 251 kilometres pipeline distribution project, said the project was part of the ways the people could reap the services attached to democracy.