Market men and women in Ekiti State have been cautioned against displaying their goods on the roads particularly in Ado Ekiti, the state capital. The Commissioner for Information, Taiwo Olatunbosun who gave the warning in Ado-Ekiti, described illegal street trading as unwholesome and dangerous, adding that displaying goods on the road affect free flow of […]
Ekiti Govt begins collection of data from unemployed youths, market women, others
The Ekiti State Government has commenced a comprehensive data collection and collation exercise targeting unemployed youths, market women, okada riders, artisans and several other community stakeholders. The Commissioner for Information, Taiwo Olatunbosun, who made this known in Ado Ekiti, said that the focus is to develop an all-inclusive database that can be used to develop […]
Locating dump sites near residences dangerous – Ekiti Govt warns
To avert breakout of killer communicable diseases, the Ekiti State Government, has warned citizens against locating dump sites near residential buildings, saying this could endanger the health of the citizens. The government added that such habit could easily predispose residents to lethal diseases like Cholera and Diarrhea, among others. Ekiti State Deputy Governor, Chief (Mrs) […]
Ekiti Govt expresses readiness to collaborate with FG on tourism development
Governor Biodun Oyebanji has expressed the readiness of his government to collaborate with the Federal Ministry of Tourism to harness and develop the untapped tourism potential of Ekiti State and turn it into a leading tourism destination in the country. Governor Oyebanji revealed this on Monday during the 6th edition of Hike Ekiti Mountain Safari, […]
Ekiti govt begins enforcement of anti-open grazing law
The Ekiti State Government has commenced the enforcement of the Prohibition of Cattle and Other Ruminants Grazing Law, 2016. Rtd. Brigadier General Ebenezer Ogundana, chairman of the Farmers/Herders Peace Committee in Ekiti State, disclosed this at a function on Wednesday. Ogundana emphasised that the state government would not hesitate to punish any offenders contravening the […]
Ekiti Govt rejects deposition of traditional chief by monarch
The Ekiti State Government, on Tuesday rejected the deposition of a kingmaker and Oisajigan of Ejigan Quarters in Efon Alaaye, Efon Local Government Area, Chief Kehinde Oladapo, by the Alaaye of Efon and paramount ruler of the kingdom, Oba Emmanuel Aladejare. The government made its position known while presiding over a complaint lodged by Oladapo […]
Ekiti Govt issues advisory as NIMET predicts thunderstorms
The Ekiti State Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources has advised residents to remain calm and take necessary precautions following predictions of thunderstorms in parts of the state by the Nigerian Meteorological Agency, NIMET. This was contained in a statement signed by the Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, Erelu Tosin Ajisafe-Aluko and made available […]
Ekiti Govt reactivates Bureau of Public Works to address road maintenance
Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji, has reiterated the commitment of his administration to infrastructure development in the state. This is, as he has concluded plans to resuscitate the moribund Bureau of Public Works. Speaking during an inspection tour of the facilities and equipment at the agency’s yard in Ado Ekiti on Thursday, Governor Oyebanji […]
Ekiti govt to probe Iworoko obaship crisis
The Ekiti State Government has approved the establishment of a Committee of Inquiry to investigate the issue of Obaship succession in Iworoko Ekiti. Giving a summary of the decisions of the State Executive Council from its meeting on Wednesday, the State Commissioner for Information, Rt. Hon. Taiwo Olatunbosun, in a statement made available to newsmen […]