OYEBANJI MOURNS DEATH OF EAGLE ONLINE PUBLISHER DOTUN OLADIPO.

OYEBANJI MOURNS DEATH OF EAGLE ONLINE PUBLISHER DOTUN OLADIPO.

Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji, has expressed his condolences on the death of the Publisher of Eagle Online Newspaper, Mr Dotun Oladipo.

The late Mr Oladipo, a former President of the Guild of Corporate Online Publishers ( GOCOP), died on Tuesday after a brief illness. He was aged 56. 

Governor Oyebanji, in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media, Mr Yinka Oyebode, regretted that Nigeria has lost one of its finest and most talented journalists.

He described the late Mr Oladipo as a vibrant, articulate and versatile professional who enriched the media space with his intellect, industry and brilliance in informing, educating and entertaining Nigerians with his brand of journalism.

Governor Oyebanji recalled that the deceased was one of the pioneers of online journalism after putting in decades of unblemished practice as a reporter and later as editor in some prominent news organisations in the country.

He added that the role of the deceased as an elder statesman of online news publishing was recognized with his emergence as President of the Guild of Online Corporate Publishers (GOCOP) a role he held between 2017 and 2021

The Ekiti helmsman said the late media executive used his profession to speak truth to power and hold leaders accountable through his writings, analysis and contributions to burning national issues thereby deepening the nation's democracy.

According to him, the late Mr Oladipo was a respected voice in the polity through his appearances on radio and television programmes, most prominently on the popular JOURNALISTS' HANGOUT on Television Continental (TVC).

The Governor noted that the late Mr Oladipo brought integrity to bear in the practice of the profession he loved passionately and earned distinction within and outside the country.

The Governor commiserated with the deceased's immediate family, friends, associates and admirers who are still shocked by his demise praying God to grant them the fortitude to bear the tragic loss. He urged them to be consoled by the good life he lived and worthy legacies he left behind.

Ekiti Govt Holds Two-Day Training for Broadcasting Service Staff to Enhance Professionalism, Innovation.

Ekiti Govt Holds Two-Day Training for Broadcasting Service Staff to Enhance Professionalism, Innovation.

Ekiti State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to continuous capacity development and professional excellence among public servants. This was emphasized at the commencement of a two-day training programme for members of staff of the Broadcasting Service of Ekiti State.

The training, organized by the Ministry of Capacity Development and Training, commenced on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, at Gigmof Place, Obafemi Awolowo Civic and Convention Centre, Fajuyi, Ado Ekiti.

The programme is themed “Enhancing Organisational Performance through Professional Excellence, Innovation and Service Delivery.”

Speaking at the opening ceremony, the Head of Service, Dr. Folakemi Olomojobi, commended the Ministry of Capacity Development and Training for its efforts at extending capacity building initiatives across various sectors of the state public service.

Dr. Olomojobi recalled her earlier visit to the broadcasting service, expressing delight at the significant development that had taken place thereafter. 

She described journalists and broadcasters as critical stakeholders in governance, stressing that effective communication and proper documentation were essential to ensuring that government policies, programmes and achievements are well communicated to the people.

The Head of Service also emphasized the importance of responsible journalism, particularly in an era of instant information dissemination and digital communication. She urged participants to make the best use of the training and share the knowledge gained with colleagues who were not present. She further assured the sector of the commitment of the Biodun Oyebanji administration to its development.

In his address, the Commissioner for Capacity Development and Training, Prof. Patrick Olugbenga Tedela, stated that the training was designed to strengthen the professional skills and competences of broadcasting service personnel for improved performance and service delivery.

He described the Broadcasting Service as a strategic component of the communication architecture of government and urged participants to uphold accuracy, fairness, objectivity, and professionalism in their duties.

Prof. Tedela also encouraged the broadcasters to embrace Artificial Intelligence and other emerging digital technologies while remaining vigilant against misinformation, disinformation and fake news.

He said the changing media environment required broadcasters to be versatile, innovative and technologically literate, urging participants to translate the knowledge gained from the training into improved performance at their various duty posts.

The Commissioner expressed appreciation to the Executive Governor of Ekiti State, Mr. Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji, for approving the programme, noting that the initiative reflected the administration’s commitment to human capital development and institutional capacity building.

In attendance were the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Capacity Development and Training, Mr. Bamidele Simeon Arowosola; General Manager, Broadcasting Service of Ekiti State, Mr. Olu Popoola; former Permanent Secretary, Mr. Kunle Olofin; other officials of the Ministry; and Mr. Kola Ajumobi, retired Permanent Secretary and one of the key resource persons and all invited participants.

Ekiti Govt Tasks Directors on Leadership, Talent Development, Mentoring for Improved Service Delivery.

Ekiti Govt Tasks Directors on Leadership, Talent Development, Mentoring for Improved Service Delivery.

......Head of Service urges officers to mentor successors and embrace continuous learning.

The Ekiti State Government has charged Directors and Deputy Directors in the State Public Service to provide purposeful leadership, develop talents within their Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs), and embrace continuous learning to improve service delivery.

The Head of Service, Dr. Folakemi Olomojobi, gave the charge at the opening of a two-day training programme for Directors and Deputy Directors organised by the Ministry of Capacity Development and Training at The Gigmof Place, Obafemi Awolowo Civic Centre, Fajuyi, Ado Ekiti, on Wednesday, August 26, 2026.

Dr. Olomojobi said leadership is not determined by position, urging participants to undertake honest self-assessment, strengthen their leadership skills and create conducive work environments that encourage initiative, innovation and professional growth. She stressed the need for senior officers to mentor younger officers, delegate responsibilities and deliberately prepare them for higher responsibilities through knowledge transfer.

In her presentation on Talent Management and Leadership Development in the Public Service, the Head of Service described talent management and leadership development as critical to building a responsive and high-performing Public Service. She urged participants to deliberately identify and nurture talents, expose promising officers to challenging assignments and institutionalise mentoring and succession planning.

The Commissioner for Capacity Development and Training, Prof. Patrick Olugbenga Tedela, described Directors and Deputy Directors as strategic drivers of government policies and programmes, stressing that smart leadership requires sound decision-making, effective change management and the ability to develop people and achieve measurable results.

Earlier, the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Capacity Development and Training, Mr Bamidele Arowosola, said the training was designed to enhance the knowledge and capacity of the participants for effective discharge of their responsibilities.

Arowosola commended the Biodun Oyebanji-led administration for its commitment to capacity development and prioritisation of continuous training and professional development of public servants in the state.

Also speaking, the Permanent Secretary, Office of Establishments and Service Matters, Mrs. Janet Ajibola, said Directors serve as custodians of institutional knowledge and play a critical role in strengthening professionalism, discipline and integrity in the Public Service, while the Permanent Secretary, Civil Service Commission, Mrs. Bukola Ogunlade, urged participants to make mentoring and knowledge transfer an integral part of their management culture.

The training programme is part of the State Government's efforts to strengthen leadership capacity, promote talent development and enhance service delivery across the Ekiti State Public Service.

Hon. Ibrahim Olanrewaju Congratulates Mrs. Olayinka on Appointment as Ekiti Accountant-General.

Hon. Ibrahim Olanrewaju Congratulates Mrs. Olayinka on Appointment as Ekiti Accountant-General.

...Commends Governor Oyebanji's Merit-Driven Leadership.

The All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for the House of Representatives for Ekiti North Federal Constituency 2 in the 2027 general elections, Hon. Ibrahim Kunle Olanrewaju, has warmly congratulated Mrs. Titilayo Olarike Olayinka on her appointment as the Accountant-General of Ekiti State.

In a congratulatory message issued in Ado-Ekiti, Hon. Olanrewaju described Mrs. Olayinka’s re-appointment by Governor Biodun Oyebanji as a well-deserved recognition of her unmatched competence, sterling track record of fiscal discipline, and unwavering dedication to public service.

He lauded Governor Oyebanji for his consistent penchant for engaging the "best of brains" and seasoned professionals to man strategic offices in the state, noting that the decision further demonstrates the administration's commitment to transparency, accountability, and sustainable development.

 "Mrs. Olayinka’s stellar stewardship during her previous tenure is a matter of public record, underscored by Ekiti State’s enviable milestones in fiscal transparency, prudent financial management, and top-tier rankings in national transparency leagues," Hon. Olanrewaju stated. "Governor Oyebanji continues to prove that competence, experience, and excellence remain the hallmark of this administration as preparations for the second term gather remarkable momentum."

The House of Representatives hopeful noted that bringing back a tested and trusted technocrat of Mrs. Olayinka's caliber, who holds a distinguished fellowship with the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) and boasts extensive multi-sectoral experience, will further fortify the state's financial architecture and boost capacity building for accountants across the civil service.

While wishing Mrs. Olayinka a successful tenure in her new office, Hon. Olanrewaju also commended Governor Oyebanji for his visionary leadership, which continues to position Ekiti State as a shining model of good governance and institutional excellence.

Ekiti has not had it so good in education sector in four years – Ojo.

Ekiti has not had it so good in education sector in four years – Ojo.

The Chairman of the Ekiti State Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM), Mrs Rhoda Ojo, says the education sector in the state has not witnessed as much intervention as it has recorded in the last four years under Gov. Biodun Oyebanji's administration.

Ojo said this in her opening remarks at the commission's statutory plenary meeting, held at its headquarters in Ado-Ekiti.

She said the various policies of the administration in the sector had contributed to the zero incidence of malpractice recorded during the just-concluded external examinations, as well as improved government-labour relations.

Ojo listed some of the interventions to include recruitment of personnel, regular release of grants to public schools, and prompt payment of salaries.

She said these and other measures introduced by the governor had entrenched relative peace and fostered a harmonious relationship among stakeholders in the education sector.

Briefing participants on newly introduced Federal Government policies in the sector, the TESCOM chairman disclosed that schools whose teachers were not fully registered with the Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN) would no longer be allowed to participate in national examinations from the next academic session.

In his welcome address, the commission's Permanent Secretary, Mr Michael Boluwade, urged participants to make robust contributions to the discussions, noting that their input would inform policy formulation for the development of education in the state.

Boluwade commended the leadership of trade and professional unions in public schools for their contributions to the advancement of education in Ekiti, and urged them to sustain their cooperation with the government and other stakeholders to further improve the sector.

APC Mobilises for LG Polls, Begins Preparations for Party Congresses in Ekiti.

APC Mobilises for LG Polls, Begins Preparations for Party Congresses in Ekiti.

...Leadership Meets LG, LCDA Candidates, Charges Grassroots Leaders on Loyalty, Discipline and Zoning.

Political activities are gathering momentum in Ekiti State as the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) intensifies preparations for the forthcoming party congresses and mobilises its structures ahead of the December local government elections.

The APC leadership met with the party’s chairmanship and councillorship candidates across the state at the Osuntokun Government House Pavilion. The meeting brought together APC chairmanship candidates for the local governments and LCDAs, councillorship candidates, party chairmen across the local governments and LCDAs, as well as the 177 ward chairmen in the state.

The meeting was chaired by the APC State Chairman, Barrister Shola Eleshin, alongside other leaders of the party and members of the State Congress Committee.

Addressing the gathering, the party leadership charged the candidates and grassroots structures to immediately commence mobilisation and preparations for the forthcoming local government elections.

The Secretary of the State Congress Committee, Rt. Hon. Karounwi Oladapo, urged the candidates to work hard to consolidate the gains recorded by the party in the recent governorship election.

“We should work and justify the votes we had during the governorship election and even surpass the previous results,” he said.

Also speaking, former APC State Chairman, Chief Jide Awe, described the local government election as a serious political contest, expressing confidence in the party’s grassroots structure to secure victory.

“Grassroots election is a very serious election. We have a better structure to defeat the opposition in Ekiti,” Awe said.

Speaking on the forthcoming party congresses, the APC State Chairman, Barrister Shola Eleshin, stressed the importance of getting the zoning arrangements right at the grassroots to prevent avoidable disputes and ensure a smooth process.

“We should perfect zoning at the grassroots in order to avoid problems at the grassroots,” he said.

The party leadership also reminded members that loyalty and discipline would be important considerations in the selection of individuals for various party positions during the congresses.

They emphasised that those entrusted with party positions must be committed to the ideals of the APC and demonstrate the loyalty and discipline required to strengthen the party’s structures at the grassroots.

On internal grievances, Rt. Hon. Taiwo Olatunbosun assured party members that the APC had established internal mechanisms to address complaints and disagreements that might arise during the congresses and other party activities.

“The party has structured its internal mechanism to address grievances,” he said.

The meeting marked another step in the APC’s preparations for both the forthcoming party congresses and the December local government elections, with party leaders urging candidates and ward structures to return to their respective areas, strengthen internal coordination and commence immediate engagement with the electorate.

The party leadership also emphasised the need for unity, loyalty, discipline and effective grassroots mobilisation as the APC moves to consolidate its structures and retain its dominance across the local governments and LCDAs in Ekiti State.

Agbeyewa "We Are Building More Than a Farm" - Niyi John Olajide.

Agbeyewa "We Are Building More Than a Farm" - Niyi John Olajide.

The Chairman of Cavista Holdings and Agbeyewa Farms, Mr. Niyi John Olajide, has reiterated that Agbeyewa is being developed as an emerging agricultural hub focused on large-scale, sustainable production during a recent visit to the farm in Ipao-Ekiti.

Inspecting ongoing field operations and newly acquired 110-horsepower Zoomline tractors, Mr. Olajide emphasized the need for productivity, efficiency, and full equipment utilization: "What we are building here is bigger than just farming cassava. We are building an agricultural business that must be productive, efficient and sustainable," he noted.

The Chairman was received by Managing Director/CEO Mr. Seyi Oska Aiyeleso, alongside senior management. Appreciating the Chairman's continued support, Mr. Aiyeleso affirmed that the new machinery will boost cultivation capacity, noting that Agbeyewa is building the necessary systems and workforce to manage large-scale farming challenges and achieve its operational targets.

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