As part of his administration’s resolve to ensure a safer environment, Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji, has inaugurated the Ekiti Agro Marshals to safeguard farmlands, schools, and palaces across the state. This is with a view to creating a conducive environment for farming to thrive, thereby boosting food security in the state. Speaking during […]
We’ll not relent in securing Ekiti – Oyebanji assures
Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji, has said his government would continue to make strategic moves in ensure adequate security of lives and property in the state. The governor gave the assurance during a visit to the residence of former Chief of Defence Staff, General Abayomi Olonisakin (rtd), in Abuja on Wednesday. Governor Oyebanji, who […]
Ekiti PDP, APC bicker over Oyebanji’s fresh appointments, bloated cabinet
Ekiti PDP slams Gov Oyebanji over bloated cabinet, indiscriminate appointments
The Ekiti State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has criticized Governor Biodun Oyebanji for wasting the meager resources of the state on a large number of political appointees, describing the exercise as an attempt to syphon the state’s treasury his second term ambition. The opposition party is kicking against the recent appointment of […]
Oyebanji approves appointment of tutors-general
Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji, has approved the appointment of two new Tutors-General for public secondary schools in the state. The new Tutors-General are Mrs Adekemi Olukowade for Ekiti Central and Mr Olufemi Ogungbamigbe for Ekiti South. A statement from the Ekiti State Teaching Service Commission made available to newsmen in Ado-Ekiti said the […]
Oyebanji felicitates Muslims at Eid el Fitri
Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji has felicitated Muslims in the state and the country at large on the celebration of Eid-el-Fitri, which marks the completion of the Ramadan fast, urging them to use the season of sacrifice to seek the face of Allah. The Governor, in his goodwill Message signed by his Special Adviser on […]
Ramadan: Continue to promote religious harmony – Gov Oyebanji tells Muslims during Iftar meal
Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji has called for greater collaboration among adherents of major religions in the state to promote harmony, noting that Ekiti people are one irrespective of religion. The Governor made the call on Sunday evening at the iftar he hosted for Muslim faithful and leaders across the state at the Lady Jibowu […]
Ekiti: Oyebanji targets zero per cent out-of-school children
Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has restated the commitment of his administration to ensuring that every child in the state has access to quality and compulsory education. Oyebanji made this known on Wednesday at the 28th convocation ceremony of the Ekiti State University, EKSU, Ado Ekiti. At the event, the newly inducted Chancellor of the […]
Flyover: Oyebanji begins payment of compensation to property owners
Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, on Monday, flagged off the payment of compensation to owners of landed property acquired for the construction of the Okeyinmi Flyover Bridge in Ado-Ekiti. Oyebanji assured that all legitimate land and property owners that will be affected in the demolition exercise for the construction of the flyover that stretches from […]
Oyebanji vows to immortalize late APC Chairman, Omotosho
Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Biodun Oyebanji has said that his government would immortalize the late Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Ekiti State, Paul Omotosho, in recognition of his numerous contributions to the development of the state. Governor Oyebanji, made the pledge in Ado-Ekiti while receiving representatives of the Forum of State Chairmen […]