Model Veterinary Hospital to Boost Animal Healthcare in Ado-Ekiti.

Model Veterinary Hospital to Boost Animal Healthcare in Ado-Ekiti.

The Ekiti State Government is taking steps to improve animal healthcare and livestock production by constructing a newly built Model Veterinary Hospital in Ado-Ekiti.

The project, supported by the Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support (L-PRES) initiative in collaboration with the World Bank, is expected to provide modern veterinary services, including disease diagnosis, treatment, surgery, and laboratory investigations.

The hospital is also expected to help prevent animal diseases, improve livestock productivity, and support farmers and pet owners across the state.

When fully operational, the facility is expected to strengthen veterinary services, promote animal welfare, and contribute to food security and economic development in Ekiti State.

The project represents an important step towards modernising the state's livestock sector and improving access to quality animal healthcare.

MY FRESH MANDATE OFFERS OPPORTUNITY TO DELIVER MORE FOR EKITI PEOPLE, SAYS OYEBANJI AT SECOND TERM INAUGURATION.

MY FRESH MANDATE OFFERS OPPORTUNITY TO DELIVER MORE FOR EKITI PEOPLE, SAYS OYEBANJI AT SECOND TERM INAUGURATION.

...Tinubu, Akpabio, Ooni, Govs grace inauguration.

Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji has said the fresh mandate given to him by the people of the State has presented him an opportunity to work harder and deliver more for the people in the overall interest of the State.

Oyebanji said the progress recorded in the previous four years would be consolidated upon with vigour so that the impact of profitable governance and the progress so far recorded would count in every home across the state.

The Governor who made these remarks shortly after he was inaugurated for a new term of four years, solicited the support and cooperation of all citizens of the state within and outside the country for the State to become a model of governance.

Oyebanji, who became the first Governor to win a re-election back-to-back and inaugurated for two consecutive terms of office, was sworn into office at an impressive ceremony held Ekiti Parapo Pavilion, Ado Ekiti on Friday, witnessed  President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, who was represented by  the Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima.

The oath of allegiance and the oath of office were administered on the re-elected Governor by the State Chief Judge, Honourable Justice Adekanye Ogunmoye at 1.34pm with the First Lady, Prof Olayemi Oyebanji, observing the process. The re-elected Deputy Governor, Chief (Mrs) Monisade Afuye, had earlier completed her swearing-in formalities at 1.29pm.

Shortly after taking the oath, Governor Oyebanji observed the Guard of Honour and Parade mounted by the officers and men of the Nigeria Police Force by riding on the ceremonial police Land Rover acknowledging cheers from the enthusiastic crowd.

In his inaugural speech, Oyebanji paid tributes to all former governors who had occupied the office before him commending them for their various contributions to the growth and development of the state. He extended his hands of fellowship to his co-contestants in the last governorship race: Dr. Wole Oluyede of People Democratic Party (PDP), Ambassador Dare Bejide of African Democratic Congress (ADC), Mr Isaac Alade of Social Democratic Party (SDP) and Chief Joseph Anifowose of Allied People’s Movement (APM).

While acknowledging the huge task ahead, Oyebanji promised to be accessible to the people, listen to them, welcome honest counsel and work with all Ekiti's across the various social and political divides for the state to reach its promised land and for the dream of shared prosperity to become reality.

He also thanked President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his support for his demonstrated love for Ekiti State and support for his first term administration, a development, he said accounted for the landmark achievements he was able to record in critical areas such as infrastructure development, health care, education and human capital development, among others.

Oyebanji urged the people of the state to utilize the opportunity of the 2027 presidential election to renew the mandate of President Tinubu and Vice President Shettima for another term of four years saying "this election is even more crucial to the future of our State. We need them not only to win, but to win big in Ekiti."

He said: "To Ekiti sons and daughters across Nigeria and in the diaspora: keep bringing your knowledge, experience, investment and networks home. There is work here that your contribution can help accomplish.

"I know the task ahead is enormous, but it is now a familiar turf. With God’s guidance and you by our side, I know that we will not walk alone. Ekiti-Kete, we will do this together. Together with you, our dream of shared prosperity will be achieved.

"Ekiti Kete, this second mandate brings a greater responsibility to deliver. I know that public trust must be earned afresh every day. I will remain accessible. I will listen. I will welcome honest counsel and work with people across our political and social divides.

"Where we have done well, we will build further. Where we have fallen short, we will make corrections. Where our people still face hardship, we will keep seeking practical answers. Four years ago, we set out to keep Ekiti working. In the four years ahead, we must make sure that our work yield more for our people.

He promised the commitment of his administration to support technology, innovation and the responsible use of artificial intelligence while institutions and businesses will also be encouraged to solve real problems, develop useful products and prepare young people for emerging opportunities.

The Ekiti helmsman further pledged to use the opportunity of the second term to connect education more closely to enterprise, practical skills and the needs of a changing economy noting that this is the vision behind the Ekiti Knowledge Zone (EKZ) where construction is currently ongoing.

He added that there is need to create greater room for women entrepreneurs, traders, artisans, people with disabilities and young people whose abilities exceed the opportunities available to them pointing out that "every part of Ekiti has something to contribute" which has imposed the task is to help more of that potential to flourish.

President Tinubu who spoke through Vice President Shettima, assured Ekiti people that Governor Oyebanji won't betray their trust expressing confidence that his second term will be far better than his first tenure in terms of  unification, governance and political delivery.

The President who described the inauguration as "beginning of a season of complementary service," congratulated the Governor and his Deputy on the resounding and unique political feat, saying it was a triumph of democratic capability over mediocrity.

He said: "You have earned the confidence  and trust of your people going by what you did in your first term . You have demonstrated your competence with the ways you  attended to the concerns of your people.

"To Ekiti people, we offer our heartfelt appreciation for the second opportunity you have given your governor.

"We are very optimistic that his second term shall be more prosperous. He promised you prosperity in his first term and he delivered, be rest assured that the second term shall be better."

Calling for patience with his administration in the face of the current economic crunch, President Tinubu clarified that his administration had succeeded in reshaping the economy and steering it beyond the curve of instability, assuring that the next few years shall remove the pains and be more rewarding for the citizens in terms of delivery of economic prosperity.

Governors who attended the inauguration include Chairman of the Nigeria Governors Forum, Alhaji Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq (Kwara); Chairman of Progressives Governors Forum, Senator Hope Uzodimma (Imo); Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu (Lagos), Mr Lucky Ayedatiwa (Ondo), Alhaji Ahmed Ododo (Kogi), Alhaji Ahmed Aliyu (Sokoto), Mr Sheriff Oborevwori (Delta), Alhaji Umar Namadi (Jigawa), Alhaji Nasir Idris (Kebbi), Hon Umar Bago (Niger), Senator Ademola Adeleke (Osun) represented by his Deputy, Mr Kola Adewusi; Senator Uba Sani (Kaduna) represented by his Deputy, Dr Hadiza Balarabe.

Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio; Deputy Senate President, Senator Barau Jibrin; Senate Majority Leader, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele; Senator Yemi Adaramodu (Ekiti South), Senator Cyril Fasuyi (Ekiti North) and other National Assembly members. The All Progressives Congress (APC) National Chairman, Prof Nentawe Yilwatda led other members of the National Working Committee (NWC) to the ceremony.

Former Ekiti governors present included Chief Niyi Adebayo, Chief Ayodele Fayose, Chief Segun Oni, Dr Kayode Fayemi. Former governors from other states present were Chief Bisi Akande (Osun), Chief Segun Osoba (Ogun) and Dr Segun Mimiko (Ondo).

Traditional rulers who graced the occasion included Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi; Emir of Borgu, Alhaji Mohammed Haliru Dantoro; Ogoga of Ikere/Chairman, Ekiti Council of Obas, Oba Adejimi Adu Alagbado; Ewi of Ado Ekiti, Oba Rufus Adeyemo Adejugbe and several Ekiti Obas.

Other dignitaries present were former President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Chief Wole Olanipekun (SAN); the Speaker, Ekiti State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Adeoye Aribasoye, and the First Lady of Osun State, Mrs Titilola Adeleke, ex-Ekiti First Lady, Erelu Bisi Fayemi.

Also present were: Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa; Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Mr Dele Alake; former Deputy Governor of Edo State, Hon Philip Shaibu; the NPA Chairman, Senator Dayo Adeyeye; Ekiti APC Chairman, Barr Sola Elesin, CEO of Cavista Holdings, Dr. John Olajide, Group Managing Director, Premium Trust Bank, Mr. Emmanuel  Emefienim.

Agbeyewa Farms and Ikogosi Warm Springs Resort Reaffirm Commitment to Ekiti’s Economic Growth as Governor Oyebanji Begins Second Term.

Agbeyewa Farms and Ikogosi Warm Springs Resort Reaffirm Commitment to Ekiti’s Economic Growth as Governor Oyebanji Begins Second Term.

Agbeyewa Farms and Ikogosi Warm Springs Resort have congratulated Ekiti State Governor, His Excellency Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji, on his inauguration for a second term, reaffirming their commitment to job creation, agricultural development, tourism and economic growth in the state.

The two businesses are part of Cavista Holdings’ investment portfolio and represent its long-term commitment to developing commercially sustainable enterprises that create employment, support local businesses and contribute to Ekiti’s prosperity.

Agbeyewa Farms is building an integrated cassava value chain spanning cultivation, aggregation, processing and agro industrial development. Ikogosi Warm Springs Resort, managed by Glocient Hospitality, is investing in the development of one of Nigeria’s distinctive natural attractions as a destination for leisure, tourism, conferences and events.

Together, the businesses are contributing to economic activity across agriculture and hospitality, with opportunities to support farmers, suppliers, tourism operators and communities across Ekiti State.

Chairman of Cavista Holdings (parent company of Glocient and Agbeyewa), Niyi John Olajide, articulated this commitment in October 2022 during the inaugural lecture organised to usher in Governor Oyebanji’s first administration. In his keynote address, titled “Winning the Future! New Thinking to Power the Prosperity of Ekiti State.” Olajide called for greater private sector investment, stronger use of Ekiti’s human capital and an enabling environment for businesses to thrive.

He declared: “My mission in Ekiti State is to create jobs, more jobs and more jobs for the people.”

Four years later, that commitment continues to inform Cavista Holdings’ investments in the state through Agbeyewa Farms and Glocient Hospitality.

In Agbeyewa Farms we are developing an integrated cassava value chain to strengthen agricultural production, support processing and create commercial opportunities for farmers and other participants in the sector.

The investment is positioned to contribute to food security, industrial raw material supply, employment generation and the development of a stronger agro processing industry in Ekiti State.

In May 2024, the Ekiti State Government and Agbeyewa Farms signed a multi-billion naira Memorandum of Understanding for a proposed 100,000-hectare agricultural development programme over ten years. 

The agreement established a framework for collaboration to expand agricultural production, strengthen value chains and create employment opportunities. The programme reflects the potential of commercial agriculture to support rural livelihoods, develop local enterprise and contribute to the state’s long term economic ambitions.

Ikogosi Warm Springs Resort: Developing Ekiti’s Tourism Potential: Through Glocient Hospitality, Cavista Holdings is investing in Ikogosi Warm Springs Resort and Conference Centre as a leading destination for leisure, business events and tourism.

The resort’s unique natural springs, accommodation, conference facilities and recreational offerings attract visitors and create opportunities for hospitality professionals, local suppliers, transport operators, artisans and other businesses.

As tourism develops, the benefits can extend across the local economy through increased demand for goods and services, new employment opportunities and greater commercial activity around the destination.

Ikogosi Warm Springs Resort is therefore an important part of efforts to strengthen Ekiti’s tourism appeal and expand the contribution of hospitality to the state’s economy.

A Shared Commitment to Ekiti across its investments and operations, Cavista Holdings has employed more than 1,500 people, with a sizeable number living in Ekiti State. Its businesses continue to contribute to employment, skills development and economic participation through their activities in Ekiti and beyond.

As Governor Oyebanji begins his second term, Agbeyewa Farms and Ikogosi Warm Springs Resort (with the backing of Cavista Holdings) look forward to strengthening their engagement with the Ekiti State Government and contributing to further opportunities in agriculture, agro processing, hospitality and tourism.

OJUAWO CONGRATULATES GOVERNOR OYEBANJI, FIRST LADY AND DEPUTY GOVERNOR AFUYE ON SECOND-TERM INAUGURATION.

OJUAWO CONGRATULATES GOVERNOR OYEBANJI, FIRST LADY AND DEPUTY GOVERNOR AFUYE ON SECOND-TERM INAUGURATION.

The Honourable Member representing Ekiti South Federal Constituency I in the House of Representatives, Hon. (AVM Rtd.) Rufus Adeniyi Ojuawo, has congratulated His Excellency, Governor Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji, and his Deputy, Her Excellency, Chief (Mrs.) Monisade Afuye, on their inauguration for a second term as Governor and Deputy Governor of Ekiti State, respectively. He also extended his warm congratulations to the First Lady, Her Excellency, Dr. Olayemi Jumoke Oyebanji, on the occasion.

Hon. Ojuawo described the inauguration as a significant milestone in the political history of Ekiti State and a renewed opportunity to consolidate the achievements of the administration, deepen democratic governance, and accelerate the development and prosperity of the state.

He commended Governor Oyebanji for his purposeful leadership, commitment to good governance, and dedication to the welfare of the people of Ekiti State. He expressed confidence that the renewed mandate would provide further impetus for the administration to strengthen ongoing developmental initiatives, promote peace and unity, and deliver greater dividends of democracy to the people.

The federal lawmaker also reaffirmed his commitment to constructive collaboration with the state government and other relevant stakeholders to advance sustainable development, improve the living standards of the people, and build a more prosperous Ekiti State.

Furthermore, Hon. Ojuawo congratulated Her Excellency, Dr. Olayemi Jumoke Oyebanji, on her elevation to the professorial cadre as a Professor of Educational Management. He described the achievement as a testament to her intellectual capacity, academic excellence, and valuable contributions to educational curriculum development, quality assurance, and policy formulation.

He noted that her elevation was not only a personal accomplishment but also a source of pride to Ekiti State and an inspiration to scholars, educators, and aspiring academics. He wished her continued success as she brings her wealth of knowledge and experience to bear on the advancement of education and human capital development.

Hon. Ojuawo further congratulated Governor Oyebanji and Deputy Governor Afuye on their renewed mandates, expressing optimism that the administration's second term would usher in greater progress, peace, unity, and prosperity for Ekiti State. He also celebrated the First Lady on her continued contributions to the welfare of families and the development of the state.

He wished Their Excellencies a successful and impactful second term, expressing hope that their renewed opportunity to serve would translate into greater achievements for the people of Ekiti State.

Congratulations to Their Excellencies on this significant milestone and renewed mandate to serve the good people of Ekiti State.

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RST Congratulates Oyebanji, Afuye on Second-Term Inauguration.

RST Congratulates Oyebanji, Afuye on Second-Term Inauguration.

Architect Ogunleye Temitope Safe has congratulated Ekiti State Governor, His Excellency, Biodun Oyebanji, and his deputy, Her Excellency, Monisade Afuye, on their inauguration for a second term in office.

Ogunleye, in a congratulatory message, described the inauguration as a significant milestone in the political history of Ekiti State, noting that the renewed mandate reflected the confidence reposed in the governor and his deputy by the people of Ekiti State.

He expressed optimism that the second term would provide another opportunity for the administration to deepen its commitment to good governance, sustainable development, peace and shared prosperity across the state.

Ogunleye also prayed for God's wisdom, strength, sound health and guidance for the governor and his deputy as they continue to steer the affairs of the state.

He expressed hope that the new tenure would deliver more meaningful achievements in infrastructure development, youth empowerment, education, healthcare and economic opportunities for residents.

According to him, the expectations of the people remain high, adding that the administration's renewed mandate presents an opportunity to consolidate on its achievements and build a lasting legacy of progress and development.

Ogunleye wished the Governor and Deputy Governor a successful and impactful second term, expressing confidence that their leadership would continue to advance the interests of Ekiti State and its people.

He also prayed for the peace, unity and continued progress in the land of Ekiti and in our country Nigeria.

Signed 

Arc. Temitope Ogunleye (RST)

Ajijola Congratulates Oyebanji on Second-Term Inauguration, Urges Sustained Support.

Ajijola Congratulates Oyebanji on Second-Term Inauguration, Urges Sustained Support.

High Chief Lateef Ajijola, Executive Director of the South West Development Commission, has congratulated Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, on his inauguration for a second term in office, urging residents to sustain their support for the administration's development agenda.

Ajijola described Oyebanji's return to office as a testament to the confidence reposed in his leadership and the people's desire for continuity, stability and sustainable development in Ekiti State.

He commended the governor for his commitment to good governance, people-oriented policies and the pursuit of shared prosperity, expressing optimism that the second term would bring further progress across critical sectors of the state.

The South West Development Commission executive also called on residents, political leaders, traditional rulers, community stakeholders and other well-meaning citizens to rally behind the administration in its efforts to improve the welfare of the people.

According to him, collective responsibility, unity and constructive engagement remain essential to consolidating the achievements of the first term and delivering greater dividends of democracy.

Ajijola further expressed confidence that Oyebanji's second tenure would provide fresh opportunities to deepen development, strengthen public confidence in governance and advance the socio-economic growth of Ekiti State.

He wished the governor a successful and impactful second term, urging him to remain committed to inclusive leadership and the aspirations of the people.The report is written in a concise, newspaper-style format. Before publication, any specific claims about Ajijola's remarks should be verified against his official statement.

APC Women Group Congratulates Ekiti First Lady, Oyebanji, on Elevation to Professor.

APC Women Group Congratulates Ekiti First Lady, Oyebanji, on Elevation to Professor.

The All APC Women Support Group (AAWSG), Ekiti State Chapter, has congratulated the Wife of the Executive Governor of Ekiti State, Professor Olayemi Olajumoke Oyebanji on her elevation to the rank of Professor.

In a congratulatory letter dated October 14, 2026, and signed by the group's State Coordinator and Spokesperson,  Pharmacist Fagboyo Rachael Funmilayo. The  group praised the First Lady's elevation to Professor of Institutional Administration, Leadership, Quality Assurance in Education, and Human Resources Development.

The group mentioned that this historic elevation is not just a personal achievement, but a crowning glory of a distinguished career devoted to teaching, scholarship, mentorship and institutional leadership. 'It is a testament to your intellectual depth, hard work, humility and unwavering commitment to excellence.'

"We are immensely proud that Ekiti State is blessed with a First Lady who is not only a mother to all, but also a scholar of great repute," the letter stated.

Speaking on behalf of the group, Fagboyo said members celebrate the milestone with the First Lady. They prayed that the Almighty would continue to grant her wisdom, strength, and greater accomplishments in her new professorial role and in all her endeavours.

The group also assured Professor Oyebanji of its highest regards, loyalty, and best wishes.

The All APC Women Support Group, whose motto is "Unity, peace and progress in diversity," is a support platform for women within the All Progressives Congress in Ekiti State.