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  • Oyebanji hails FUOYE council on development

    Oyebanji hails FUOYE council on development

    • Governor promises support for institution

    Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji has hailed the Governing Council of Federal University, Oye Ekiti (FUOYE), for developing the university to enviable heights within 11 years of its establishment.

    He said this yesterday while receiving members of the Governing Council of the university led by its Chairman, Senator Victor Ndoma- Egba, and the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Abayomi Fasina, at the Governor’s Office, Ado-Ekiti.

    The governor also lauded the institution for championing academic excellence among over 280 public universities.

    He said there was no doubt that FUOYE under the leadership of Senator Ndoma-Egba would continue to soar higher, adding that he was impressed with the accomplishments of workers and students of the institution in the areas of academic excellence and research.

    Oyebanji said the government would continue to support the university in its infrastructure development drive, which was geared towards repositioning the institution as one of the leading institutions of higher learning.

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    Speaking on the education policy of his administration, the governor said his administration would continue to translate the state’s comparative advantage in education into wealth creation, in line with shared prosperity agenda of the administration.

    This, he said, informed huge investment in learning facilities in primary, secondary and tertiary institutions in the state.

    He commended Senator Ndoma- Egba for the richness of his contribution during his time at the National Assembly as well as his sterling contribution to national development as an accomplished lawyer, politician and public servant.

    “When you were in the Seventh Senate, you were one of the few senators I took special interest in, because of the richness of your contributions on the floor of the Senate and by the kind of leadership you espoused. You remain a leader that I have absolute respect for.

    “I must congratulate FUOYE for having you as Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Council, I must also thank the President for putting a fit and proper person as the chair of the council of the university.

    “Like you rightly said, I keep telling my friends that Ekiti State has the highest PhD holders per capital in the country. Our challenge as a government is how to translate that to wealth creation for the people. How to ensure that those titles solve problems for Ekiti. We must add value to the people and the state that will bring gains to the society.

    “I can assure you that we will partner with you to ensure we realise those indelible legacies that you intend to leave behind. On most of the issues you raised, especially the issue of Certificate of Occupancy, the state will take that up immediately. We will also look into the request for fencing and I will also tell you that work has already started on the road from Oye to Are Ekiti.’’

  • Oyebanji visits gallant firefighter injured during operation

    Oyebanji visits gallant firefighter injured during operation

    Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji yesterday praised the selfless and heroic acts of a firefighter, Higher Superintendent Osho Oluwasola, and his team for their swift response in putting out a raging fire at a filling station in Ado- Ekiti last week.

    He spoke yesterday when he visited Osho, who was injured during the operation, at his home in Ado-Ekiti.

    The firefighter and his wife were overwhelmed with emotions on sighting the governor at their home at Dalimore area of Ado-Ekiti yesterday afternoon.

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    Oyebanji, who said he came to express the gratitude of the government and people of the state to Osho, added that he also wanted to follow up on his recovery, having been hospitalised over the injury he sustained during the operation.

    He hailed the firefighter and engaged him on aspects of their job during the visit, which lasted about 20 minutes.

    Speaking with reporters after the visit, the governor lauded the firefighter and his team for their gallantry, noting that their effectiveness in curtaining the fire was a reflection of the dedication of public servants in the state to their duties.

     He said the swift response of the state Fire Service officials was instrumental to timely quenching of what could have been a major fire disaster in the state.

    He attributed the effectiveness of the state Fire Service to emergencies to his administration’s huge investment in fire fighting equipment as well as government‘s efforts at revamping the agency.

  • Group hails Oyebanji’s performance in office in 2024

    Group hails Oyebanji’s performance in office in 2024

    The Nigerian Human Rights Community (NHRC), a coalition of human rights and community-based organisations, has lauded Ekiti State Governor Abiodun Oyebanji’s performance in office last year.

    In a statement after its annual general meeting in Lagos, the coalition of 130 civil society and community-based organisations named Oyebanji the ‘Governor of the Year 2024’.

     The group said the governor would be presented with a plague to encourage other governors to emulate him.

    The statement by its Director of Publicity Taiwo Adeleye and regional coordinators Kudu Abubakar (North), Digifa Werenipre (South-south), and Fred Ojinika (Southeast) said Ekiti has emerged as the most politically stable and peaceful state because the governor has been able to build bridges that unify all political factions and interests.

    The coalition said Oyebanji’s activities during the year lifted Ekiti to become the best-performing state in the area of good governance, people-driven initiatives, transparency, and accountability. The statement said: “Ekiti was singled out in excellent management and utilisation of public funds and excellent implementation of public policies as detailed in the Subnational Audit Efficacy (SAE) Index conducted by Paradigm Leadership Support Initiative (PLSI), a non-state actor known for its work on monitoring public accountability.”

    The NHRC said Oyebanji earned the recognition because his activities during the year impacted people living with disabilities (PWDs), the aged, widows, orphans and other vulnerable groups in society. The statement reads: “During the year, Oyebanji built the first PWD therapeutic centre in the country, thereby lifting over 300 people with disabilities in Ekiti State from stupor, despair and melancholy.

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    “The centre was equipped with a therapy jungle gym, calming tents, Hammock, balance beams, TENS machines, bikes, calming swings, body socks and educational equipment. 

    Other fittings were fully ramped swing-up bars and handrails in the restrooms.”

    It added that Oyebanji supported the PWDs with over 200 assisting devices, including wheelchairs, and white canes, among other things. “The remarkable way PWDs marked the 2024 International Day of People Living with Disabilities stirred the conscience of humanity,” the statement said.

    The group also said Ekiti State was adjudged the best performing on Disease Surveillance at the 4th Annual Disease Surveillance Meeting of Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) held in Abuja. It added that the government has drastically reduced communicable diseases and infant mortality rates through aggressive primary healthcare services.

    The statement said: “The government spent N1.5 billion to rehabilitate the state’s 177 primary healthcare centres to enhance healthcare delivery. Ekiti under Oyebanji has improved the electricity supply and construction of access roads to boost industrial development. The governor’s efforts were complemented by that of his wife, Dr Olayemi Oyebanji

    “Apart from the 50 pupils she awarded scholarships from primary to university,  through her pet project, the Widows, Aged, and Orphans Hope (WAOH) Support Foundation, she has left landmarks through assistance to over 400 widows and orphans. She empowered over 300 widows and orphans across the state.”

  • Shettima highlights leadership lessons at Oyebanji’s daughter wedding

    Shettima highlights leadership lessons at Oyebanji’s daughter wedding

    Vice President Kashim Shettima has underscored the importance of humility and foresight in leadership, using Ekiti State Governor, Abiodun Oyebanji, as an exemplar. 

    Shettima, who made the observation in close reference to the character of Oyebanji, praised his sterling leadership qualities and impact on the state’s development.

    Speaking on Saturday when he represented President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the traditional marriage ceremony of Toluwatimi Esther Oyebanji and Ayodeji Kenny Akinyemi at the International Conference Centre, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Oyo State, the Vice President also wished the newlyweds a happy married life.

    Shettima extolled Oyebanji’s ability to unite his predecessors, noting that “he was able to unite four past governors under the same canopy; that goes to show a lot about his personality.”

    Taking a leaf from the 16th President of the United States, the VP noted: “Abraham Lincoln said, ‘Most men can survive the extremes of adversity, but if you want to see a man’s true character give him money and power’. I was fortunate to know Governor Oyebanji when he was Secretary to the State Government. He exuded humility, and I intuitively felt he would be the next Governor of Ekiti State. And the rest is history today.”

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    In a statement by his Spokesman, Stanley Nkwocha, the Vice President emphasised the importance of maintaining relationships beyond political office, pointing out that “when you are in power, your friends know you, but when you are out of power, you know your friends.”

    Commending Oyebanji’s inclusive leadership approach, he continued: “What you do speaks so loudly that I can’t hear what you are saying. You don’t need anybody to tell us about his persona. Here, we have all his predecessors and their spouses. He was able to unite the four past governors under the same canopy; that goes to show a lot about his personality.

    “I want to thank you for sustaining the relationship with your predecessors; that is what leadership is all about – the ability to accommodate and embrace each other. All of us here have a lot to learn from you. I believe you have a rendezvous with destiny; you have more rivers to cross in the future. You have the ability to reach out”.

    Speaking directly to the new couple, Shettima said: “On behalf of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, we wish you marital bliss. We hope and pray that this marriage will be blessed with children and, most especially, patience. On behalf of the President, I congratulate you.”

    Deputy Senate President, Barau Jibrin, urged the couple to always remember the prayers and good wishes of everyone who attended the marriage event and learn to forgive each other and pray together.

    Chairman of the event, Chief Wole Olanipekan (SAN), who recalled the array of personalities who attended the event, urged the couples to “always remember the qualities and number of the personalities who attended their wedding and learn a lesson from them.

    “The presence of these personalities demonstrates three crucial elements: respect for family values, unity of purpose, and national cohesion,” he added.

    Other dignitaries who attended the wedding included Governors Seyi Makinde (Oyo); Monday Okpebholo (Edo); Babajide Sanwo-Olu (Lagos);  Sheriff Oborevwori (Delta); Usman Ododo (Kogi); Dapo Abiodun (Ogun); Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele; Minister of Power Adebayo Adelabu; former Osun Governor Chief Bisi Akande; former Ekiti Governors Kayode Fayemi and Ayodele Fayose; former Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Otunba Niyi Adebayo, among many others.

    VP Shettima also attended the wedding Fatiha of the sons of Chairman of the Kano State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Alhaji Abdullahi Abbas, in Kano.

    The Vice President, who landed at Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, was welcomed by Kano Deputy Governor Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo; Deputy Senate President Barau Jibril; and former Kano Deputy Governor Nasir Yusuf Gawuna, among other dignitaries.

    The couples, Abbas Abdullahi Abbas, with his bride, Arc. Khadija Attahire Buhari, and Muhammad Abdullahi Abbas with his bride, Zulaihat Nasir (Mimi), were joined in matrimony at the wedding ceremony officiated by Chief Imam, Dr. Bashir Aliyu Umar, at the Al-Furqan Jumma’at Mosque, Kano.

    Vice President Shettima stood as Muhammad’s representative during the proceedings, while Deputy Senate President Jibril represented Abbas. The ceremony concluded with prayers for the newly wedded couples.

  • Support Tinubu for turn around of Nigeria’s fortunes, says Oyebanji

    Support Tinubu for turn around of Nigeria’s fortunes, says Oyebanji

    Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji has appealed to Nigerians to support President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in his determination to achieve positive turnaround in the fortunes of the country.

    He enjoined Nigerians to stop making negative comments and confessions about the country, which he said was on the right path to economic recovery and prosperity.

    President Tinubu, according to him, means well for Nigerians with his reforms, which he said were beginning to yield dividends.

     The governor, who spoke yesterday at the 2025 Inter-faith Thanksgiving Service held at the main theatre of Obafemi Awolowo Civic and Convention Centre, Ado Ekiti, said Nigerians should be grateful to God for giving them a courageous leader in person of President Tinubu, who, he said, was not afraid of taking decisions, which were in the interest of the masses.

     Oyebanji took the opportunity of the interfaith service to restate his commitment to work harder for the development and prosperity of Ekiti State.

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    Acknowledging the commendation of clerics at the service for the way Tinubu had been handling the affairs of the state, Oyebanji said he had no excuse not to live up to the expectations of the people, adding that God had prepared him well for the top job with the experience he had garnered in governance over the years.

    He hailed the people of the state for investing their goodwill in the All Progressives Congress (APC) through their votes, which gave him the privilege to become their chief servant, who led other dedicated men and women to make sacrifices for the growth and development of the state.

    The governor attributed the recent increase in allocation to the state, which had reflected in increased salary for civil servants, other welfare packages for citizens, who were not on government payroll, as well as ongoing and completed projects; to the magnanimity of Tinubu, who approved increment in allocation to states after the fuel subsidy removal.

    Oyebanji expressed gratitude to Tinubu “for showing grace to him and to Ekiti people” saying, “after God, whatever we may have achieved is through the President, because when you find favour in the presence of the President, it translates to good things for our people.”

    He noted that Tinubu’s policy shift ‘’is now being appreciated in some quarters that had earlier misunderstood him, citing the example of the decision of the management of THISDAY Newspaper to give the President Man of the Year Award, in recognition of his bold and courageous decisions, in the overriding public interest.

    He urged well-endowed Ekiti indigenes at home and in the diaspora to emulate the Founder of Afe Babalola University, Ado Ekiti (ABUAD), Aare Afe Babalola and former President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Chief Wole Olanipekun (SAN), in mobilising support for the state government, leveraging their influence, resources and goodwill.

    In attendance were Deputy Governor  Monisade Afuye, House of Assembly Speaker Adeoye Aribasoye, Head of Service Folakemi Olomojobi, acting Chief Judge, Justice Lekan Ogunmoye, members of the House of Assembly, State Executive Council, other political office holders, traditional rulers, religious leaders, labour leaders and civil servants.

  • Ekiti 2026: Fayemi endorses Oyebanji for second term

    Ekiti 2026: Fayemi endorses Oyebanji for second term

    Former Ekiti State Governor Kayode Fayemi has declared support for Governor Biodun Oyebanji’s second term bid.

    He said the governor had done creditably well, adding that he should be supported for continuity.

    Fayemi, who spoke  at the meeting/end of year get together of the All Progressives Congress (APC) leaders across the 16 local governments in his Isan Ekiti country home, however said his endorsement does not mean other aspirants cannot to the governorship ticket.

    He said: “I am a democrat, so I cannot discourage anybody from contesting for the party’s ticket. Anybody who feels he is capable can contest for the party’s ticket.“

    “What I am saying is that as for me and my entire family, we are for Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji’s second term in office.“

    “We have all agreed that our governor is an Omoluabi who has performed exceedingly well within the last two years. And we all agreed that if we support him as our candidate, the people of Ekiti will joyfully follow us. So, the best thing to do is to rally support for him so he can continue the good governance till 2030.

    “By April next year, INEC will announce dates for Ekiti election. So, this is a good time to start the work. Let the work begin in our various wards and local government areas.

    “I am a democrat and during my time, I contested against no fewer than 30 other aspirants in 2007 and in 2018 not less than 26 other aspirants showed interest. So, as a democrat I cannot ask anybody not to show interest. Anybody who feels he is sufficiently capable can show interest, should go ahead, the former Governor added.

    The declaration was greeted with thunderous applause from the over 5,000 party leaders in attendance at the meeting.

    Oyebanji, who expressed appreciation to Fayemi and other party leaders, said he was humbled by the open declaration by his “ boss, mentor and benefactor.”

    He said he will do everything possible not to disappoint Fayemi and other leaders of the APC.

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    “When you made me SSG in 2018, I said I would do everything to make you proud. When in in 2021 you told me of the party’s decision to have me as the flagbearer, I remember I also told you, I will make you proud. I believe I have been able to make you proud through the various programmes and policies that have brought joy to the people.

    “What I can only say for now is that God helping me, I shall make you and the entire party proud again. We have been able to position the party as a darling of the people and I know that has always been your desire. And I am happy, no single person has left our party for another party. Instead we have been receiving people from other political parties who are fascinated by what we are doing.” , Oyebanji said.

    Leaders of the party across the three senatorial districts as well as leaders of various local government chapters of the party, had spoken glowingly of the excellent performance of the Governor Biodun Oyebanji administration, which they said had redefined governance and service delivery in the state.

    At the end of year get together were the Deputy Governor, Chief Monisade Afuye; Acting State Chairman of the party, Mr Sola Elesin; Speaker of the House of Assembly, Adeoye Aribasoye; chairman of elders caucus of the party, state lawmakers, members of the state executive council as well as council chairmen and chairmen of local government and senatorial chapters of the party and former office holders.

  • JUST IN: Oyebanji signs N375.7bn 2025 budget into law

    JUST IN: Oyebanji signs N375.7bn 2025 budget into law

    Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji has signed the state’s 2025 budget of N375.7bn into law following its passage by the State House of Assembly. 

    Governor Oyebanji signed the budget on Monday at the exco chamber at the Ekiti State Governor’s Office, Ado-Ekiti, the Ekiti state capital.

    A breakdown of the budget christened “budget of sustainable impact” shows 49 per cent allocated for capital expenditure and 51 percent for recurrent expediture. 

    Speaking in Ado Ekiti while signing the document into law, Oyebanji said that the 2025 budgetary estimates which was a product of wider consultation with Ekiti people, alignn with the fiscal principles of transparency, accountability as well as inclusivity. 

    The Governor highlighted his top priority agenda for 2025 to include agriculture and food security and wealth creation, adding that the budget would allow his administration to complete all ongoing projects as well as provide the required critical infrastructures for  economic transformation of the state. 

    While commending President Tinubu for various reforms that have attracted more funds to the state, Governor Oyebanji said, “As we are all aware, successful implementation of the budget depends to a very large extent on the availability of funds, to this end, let me specially appreciate and commend the President, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu and his team for the economic reforms that have been embarked upon to correct the structural problems confronting our economy and engender a sustainable development. 

    “These reforms have significantly improved the revenue accruing to the state from federation account in the past years, we expect this enhanced revenue flow to continue in and beyond 2025.

     “It is my pleasure to be in your midst this morning to sign the 2025 appropriation bill into law in fulfilment of my statutory obligation as Governor of Ekiti state in accordance with the 1999 constitution as amended. 

    “This occasion marks the third time I will be signing appropriation bill into law, aside from supplementary bills which are usually prepared in the course of implementing annual budget to reflect the national circumstances not for-seen as at the time of preparing the original budget.

    “The 2025 budget christened ‘Budget of Sustainable Impact’ has a size of N375,790,077,618.15. it is noteworthy that the budget, which is a product of wide consultation with the people of Ekiti state was prepared based on our expected economic reality over the next one year. It also align with fiscal discipline, fiscal principle of transparency, accountability and inclusivityinclusivity”, he added

    He thanked the speaker and other members of the state House of Assembly for their cohesiveness and resoluteness in the quest to ensure the state’s overall development through sound, robust legislation and efficient legislative scrutiny of the bill.

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    The Governor restated that the Ekiti Legislators had been a worthy partner in progress with the executive rather than constituting themselves as a clog in the wheels of progress and development, calling on them to continue to place Ekiti in the front burner of their deliberations over and above partisan politics and selfish aggrandizement.

    Speaking earlier, the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Adeoye Aribasoye described the budget, titled Budget of Sustainable Impact as not merely a financial document but a powerful testament to the state’s unwavering commitment to the well-being of all Ekiti residents.

    The Governor added  that throughout the process of deliberating on the bill, the legislators placed a high premium on transparency and accountability driven by fiscal discipline.

    The Speaker also stated that the signing of the budget reaffirmed the government’s commitment to the welfare and prosperity of the people, as it is a vital tool for driving development, creating opportunity, and ultimately improving the lives of the people.

  • Efon APC stakeholders endorse Oyebanji for second term

    Efon APC stakeholders endorse Oyebanji for second term

    Stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Efon Local Government Area of Ekiti State have thrown their weight behind the second term bid of Governor Biodun Oyebanji. 

    The APC leaders noted that they were inspired by Governor Oyebanji exemplary leadership and giant strides in various sectors including infrastructures, health, agriculture, education, among others.

    The leaders gave their endorsement in Efon Alaaye, the headquarters of Efon Local Government during a programme tagged: “Iyan BAO” to mark end of the political activities in 2024.

    Speaking with journalists, a member of Ekiti APC Elders’ Forum, Chief Joseph Alake, said that the last three years of Oyebanji has witnessed unprecedented socio-economic development. 

    The APC chieftain noted that the people of Ekiti were lucky to have  Oyebanji in the helm of affairs considering his stellar performance towards making the state a better place for all and sundry. 

    He lauded Oyebanji for the construction of the second major road leading to the town, which has been left neglected for many years by previous administrations in the state.

    Alake also commended Victor Kolade for sponsoring”Iyan BAO” initiative selflessly since September, 2024, despite not being a political appointee. 

    He said, “This is my second attendance for Iyan BAO because I have been indisposed for a while. When I was in Abroad, this Iyan BAO powered by Barrister Kolade is not been seen in the state capital, I am the one sending it to directly. It’s very commendable, it makes mobilisation for our party in Efon to improve and become stronger.

    “We are commending Barrister Kolade because he’s doing these things for BAO. I have personally spent millions of naira here today which is 100k cash gift to each ward to celebrate festive period on behalf of BAO.

    “We are surprised by what BAO is doing, he has exceeded all expectations. And we thank former Governor, Kayode Fayemi for giving us BAO as the candidate that time.

    “He has constructed a road from Moba post office to Ipolo junction and will soon tar it. They have not tarred the road since when I was small but he’s doing it. We are ready for the second term of BAO and we will make sure he win by voting for him massively”.

    The sponsor of the programme, Kolade said that he came up with the initiative to mobilize support for Governor Oyebanji ahead of the 2026 governorship election.

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    He explained that Oyebanji has brought peace and tranquility to the party and the state as a result of his unique leadership style and inclusive approach. 

    He said“I’m not an elected and appointed member of the party. I’m just an ordinary member of the party.It’s an intention to mobilise for BAO for his second term. 

    “Mr Governor has done so well. He is so humble, he’s honest, straightforward and he deserves to go one more time. I just woke up one day and said what can I to assist his government, that’s why I came up with the idea of Iyan BAO.

    “The Governor has brought peace and tranquility to the state.There was a time an average Ekiti man was not proud of this state but it has become the thing of the past now”, he added. 

  • Oyebanji: I’ve achieved 90 per cent of my promises to Ekiti people

    Oyebanji: I’ve achieved 90 per cent of my promises to Ekiti people

    Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji yesterday said his administration had achieved over 90 per cent of the promises he made to Ekiti people during his campaign.

    Oyebanji, who said this during the launch of Itawure -Okemesi Road project, added that his administration had lit up over 30 communities that had been in darkness for close to 20 years.

    He assured residents that his government would continue to invest in infrastructural development in a bid to ensure the people lived a better life.

    The governor said Itawure- Okemesi Road was just the first phase of the road project, adding that the second phase would see the construction work extended to Ikoro, Ipoti, Ijero and Iloro axis.

    He said the project had economic and security importance to the state, as it had the ability to attract investors to the area and support the developmental strides of his administration.

    “Today’s projects cover Okemesi, Ido-Ile and Efon Alaaye. As we are launching this project, we are also embarking on the construction of Ido-Ile – Okemesi Road, and we are equally embarking on the construction of Alanaka Road in Efon. These are my campaign promises to our people.

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    “When we marked two years in office, I had a book of promises I made to our people, I checked it and I stand before God and man to say that in two years, what I promised Ekiti people, I have done more than 90 per cent of it.

    “There is no community where I made promises that we have not done what we promised them, either in terms of infrastructure, welfare or party development.

    “On the issue of electricity, if there is one thing I am desirous of doing, I promise to ensure Okemesi also enjoys the benefit of electricity from the state. I am going to send a team here in January to advise us on how to go about it.

    “Within the last two years, we have lit up more than 30 communities. These are communities that have not had electricity in 20 years.” the governor added . Works Commissioner Mr Sola Adebayo, who described the project as another milestone in the annals of the administration of Governor Oyebanji’s drive to open up the state to investors and community development, said the government had continued to prioritise the well-being of the people through a robust focus on infrastructure and industrialisation.

    He noted that government recognised that roads were not just infrastructure, but also lifeline that connected people through transportation of goods and opened doors to investments.

    The Owaoye of Okemesi, Oba Gbadebo Adedeji; President, Okemesi Improvement Union, Chief Nathaniel Olaoye and a former Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Wale Fapohunda (SAN), thanked the governor for his interest in the community as well as counting their community worthy in his developmental agenda.

  • I’ve achieved 90 percent of my promises to Ekiti people, says Oyebanji

    I’ve achieved 90 percent of my promises to Ekiti people, says Oyebanji

    Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, on Thursday, stated that his administration has achieved over 90 percent of the promises he made to the Ekiti people during his electioneering campaign.

    Governor Oyebanji, who disclosed this during the flag-off of the Itawure – Okemesi road, added that his government had illuminated over 30 communities that had been in darkness for nearly 20 years.

    He assured the residents of the state that his government would continue to invest in infrastructure development to ensure that people live better lives.

    The Governor noted that the Itawure- Okemesi road is just the first phase of the road project, adding that the second phase would extend construction work to the Ikoro, Ipoti, Ijero and Iloro axes.

    He remarked that the project has both economic and security importance for the state as it possesses the ability to attract investors to the area and support the developmental strides of his administration.

     “Today’s projects cover Okemesi, Ido-Ile and Efon Alaaye. As we are flagging off this project, we are also commencing the construction of the Ido-Ile – Okemesi road and we are embarking on the construction of the Alanaka road in Efon. These are my campaign promises to our people.

    “When we marked two years in office, I had a book of promises I made to our people; I checked it and I stand before God and man to say that in two years, what I promised the Ekiti people, I have completed more than 90 percent of it.

    “There is no community where I made promises that we have not fulfilled, either in terms of infrastructure, welfare, or party development.

    “On the issue of electricity, if there is one thing I am eager to accomplish, I promise to ensure that Okemesi also enjoys the benefit of electricity from the state. I am going to send a team here in January to advise us on how to proceed.

    “Within the last two years, we have illuminated more than 30 communities in Ekiti State; these are communities that have not had electricity in 20 years,” the Governor added.

    Earlier, the Commissioner for Works, Mr Sola Adebayo, who described the project as another milestone in the annals of Governor Oyebanji’s drive to open up the state to investors and community development, added that the government continues to prioritise the well-being of the people through a robust focus on infrastructure and industrialisation.

    Adebayo noted that the government recognises that roads are not just infrastructure, but lifelines that connect people through the transportation of goods and open doors to investments.

    In their separate goodwill messages, the Owaoye of Okemesi, Oba Gbadebo Adedeji; President of the Okemesi Improvement Union, Chief Nathaniel Olaoye; and former Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Wale Fapohunda (SAN), expressed their gratitude to the governor for his interest in the community as well as for considering their community worthy of his developmental agenda.