Hon. Emmanuel Oladokun Marks World Humanitarian Day with Food Distribution and Youth Engagement in Oye Constituency 1.

Hon. Emmanuel Oladokun Marks World Humanitarian Day with Food Distribution and Youth Engagement in Oye Constituency 1.

 

The World Humanitarian Day celebration, held at St. Augustine College on August 21, 2026, brought together youths, students, town presidents, community representatives and other stakeholders in a meaningful display of compassion, community engagement and people-oriented leadership.  

As part of activities marking the day, the Honourable representing Oye Constituency 1 in Ekiti Youth Parliament extended humanitarian support to 20 beneficiaries, including youths, through the distribution of essential food items. The items distributed included rice, beans, garri, palm oil, and other food provisions, providing immediate support to beneficiaries and reinforcing the importance of caring for vulnerable members of society.  

  

Beyond the distribution of food items, the event also provided an avenue for meaningful interaction and enlightenment. The Honourable addressed the youths and students of Oye constituency 1, highlighting the essence of humanitarian service and encouraging individuals, particularly young people, to understand that giving should go beyond material assistance. He emphasized the importance of compassion, responsibility, community service and extending support to those in need.  

The Honourable further called for a closer and stronger relationship with the various towns within the constituency, stressing that stronger collaboration and communication among communities, youths, students and leaders are essential to achieving meaningful and sustainable development.  

  

The event was attended by town presidents, various representatives, the Vice President of the Federal University Oye-Ekiti Students’ Union, and other stakeholders. Participants expressed their appreciation for the Honourable's gesture and commitment to humanitarian service. They also pledged to foster a wider and stronger relationship and collaboration with him in the interest of community and youth development.  

The initiative also received support from several sponsors whose contributions played a significant role in making the humanitarian outreach possible. Their generosity helped provide the food items distributed to the beneficiaries and contributed to the overall success of the programme. A special appreciation to the Commissioner for youth development, Hon. Adesola Gold Adedayo for the platform to serve and the speaker of the 5th assembly, Ekiti youth parliament.   

  

The World Humanitarian Day event therefore served as more than a food distribution exercise. It became an opportunity to promote compassion, engage young people, strengthen community relationships and reaffirm the importance of people centred leadership in the constituency.

The message from the event was clear: humanitarianism is not only about giving; it is about building a society where people care, communities connect, and no one is left behind.  

AAWSG Ekiti Congratulates Fagboyo Rachael Funmilayo as New Coordinator.

AAWSG Ekiti Congratulates Fagboyo Rachael Funmilayo as New Coordinator.

The All APC Women Support Group (AAWSG), Ekiti State Chapter, has congratulated Pharmacist Fagboyo Rachael Funmilayo on her emergence as the new Coordinator of the association in the state.

In a congratulatory message signed by the Secretary of AAWSG, Ekiti State Chapter, the group described Fagboyo’s emergence as a testament to the confidence reposed in her capacity, experience and ability to provide purposeful leadership.

The association expressed confidence that the new coordinator would justify the trust placed in her by promoting unity, peace and progress among members across the state.

The group also prayed for God’s guidance, wisdom, strength and understanding for Fagboyo as she assumes the new responsibility, urging her to lead with love, fairness and inclusiveness.

According to the association, her tenure is expected to usher in greater progress, togetherness and meaningful achievements for AAWSG in Ekiti State.

The group further pledged its support and cooperation towards ensuring that the new administration succeeds, while expressing optimism that her leadership would strengthen the association and advance its objectives of being a formidable group in the politics of our dear state and Nigeria as a whole

The statement added, “We celebrate this new responsibility and trust that has been placed in your capable hands. We pray that God will grant you wisdom, strength, understanding and the grace to lead with love, unity and fairness.”

The association congratulated Fagboyo once again and prayed that God would guide, protect and uphold her throughout her tenure as coordinator.

Oyebanji Administration Committed to Youth Wealth Creation, Says Commissioner Babafemi at Positive Impact Summit 2026.

Oyebanji Administration Committed to Youth Wealth Creation, Says Commissioner Babafemi at Positive Impact Summit 2026.

The Ekiti State Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Mrs Olapeju Babafemi, has reaffirmed the commitment of Governor Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji’s administration to youth empowerment, innovation and sustainable wealth creation, describing young people as critical drivers of the state’s socio-economic transformation.

Mrs Babafemi stated this in her goodwill message at the 2026 Positive Impact Summit (PIS), held at the Obafemi Awolowo Civic & Convention Centre, Fajuyi, Ado-Ekiti, on the theme, “Turning Ideas into Wealth.”

The summit, organised by the Divine Motivation for Positive Impact Initiative (DMPII), led by Dr Gbenga Emiloju, attracted a large gathering of young entrepreneurs, aspiring business owners and other youths seeking to transform their ideas into viable economic opportunities.

The Commissioner commended the organisers for convening the summit, describing it as a timely and impactful initiative that aligns with the Oyebanji Administration's governance priorities, particularly in youth development, economic empowerment, innovation, and wealth creation.

She noted that the state government is deliberately creating an enabling environment for young people to thrive through various programmes and interventions implemented by relevant Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs), including the Ministries of Innovation, Science and Digital Economy; Agriculture and Food Security; Employment and Wealth Creation; as well as the Knowledge Zone, among others.

Addressing the enthusiastic participants, Mrs Babafemi urged them to maximise the opportunities offered by the summit, particularly the business grants, mentorship sessions, networking opportunities, and practical insights into wealth creation.

She encouraged the youths to move beyond ideas to action, stressing the importance of discipline, resilience, creativity and continuous learning in building sustainable businesses and achieving financial independence.

The Commissioner also highlighted the importance of character in achieving enduring success, noting that wealth and professional accomplishments must be built on integrity, responsibility and a strong sense of purpose. She therefore commended DMPII not only for promoting entrepreneurship but also for its focus on raising young people with character, purpose, and vision.

The high-profile gathering also had a strong assembly of dignitaries and professionals in attendance, including a member of the Ekiti State House of Assembly, Hon. (Barr.) Iyabo Fakunle Okeiheme; Dr. Adetayo Egunlusi; the Permanent Secretary, Cabinet and Special Services (Governor's Office), Dr. Oyeyemi Kayode Ojo; the Permanent Secretary, Deputy Governor's Office, Mr. Adeleke Adefolaju (mni); the General Manager of Ayooba FM, Mr. Wale Ojo; and Miss Seyifunmi Kolawole, a teenage prolific writer who recently authored four books.

The summit featured business grant presentations, robust networking sessions and expert-led mentorship panels, equipping participants with practical knowledge and renewed confidence to transform their ideas into sustainable ventures and take greater charge of their economic futures.

EKSCOTECH SET TO HOLD SECOND COMBINED CONVOCATION NINE YEARS AFTER INAUGURAL EDITION.

EKSCOTECH SET TO HOLD SECOND COMBINED CONVOCATION NINE YEARS AFTER INAUGURAL EDITION.

...Week-long celebration to feature Press Conference, Community Service, Novelty Match, Convocation Lecture, Gala Night and Grand Convocation Ceremony.

Ekiti State College of Technology (EKSCOTECH), Ijero-Ekiti, is set to hold its Second Combined Convocation Ceremony, marking another significant milestone in the history and development of the institution.

The week-long event, scheduled to hold from Monday, September 21 to Sunday, September 27, 2026, will bring together graduands, their parents and guardians, members of the Governing Council, management, staff, students, alumni, government officials, traditional rulers, distinguished guests and other stakeholders to celebrate academic achievements and institutional progress.

The forthcoming convocation is particularly significant as it comes nine years after the College's inaugural Convocation ceremony held in 2017, thereby making the 2026 edition a landmark occasion in the annals of the institution.

Under the theme of "Celebration, Achievements and Renewed Institutional Development", the week will feature a variety of academic, social, religious and community-oriented activities.

SEVEN DAYS OF CELEBRATION

The programme will commence on Monday, September 21, 2026, with a Press Conference, providing an opportunity for the Polytechnic's Management to engage members of the media and highlight the institution's achievements, transformation and future aspirations.

On Tuesday, September 22, the Polytechnic will take its convocation celebration into the host community through a variety of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) community services aimed at further strengthening the relationship between the institution and its host community.

The excitement will continue on Wednesday, September 23, with a Novelty Football Match, bringing together members of the Polytechnic community and other stakeholders in a relaxed atmosphere of sportsmanship, camaraderie and entertainment.

The academic high point of the week will come on Thursday, September 24, with the Convocation Lecture. The lecture will provide an intellectual platform for the exchange of ideas and reflection on issues relevant to education, technology, society and national development.

On Friday, September 25, the Polytechnic community will gather for a Jumat Service, before rounding off the day's activities with the much-anticipated Rector's Gala Night.

The Grand Finale of the week-long celebration will take place on Saturday, September 26, 2026, with the actual Convocation Ceremony in which graduands will formally celebrate the successful completion of their programmes and receive their academic awards.

The week-long celebration will come to a close on Sunday, September 27, with a Thanksgiving Service, offering the Polytechnic Community an opportunity to express gratitude to God for the success of the institution, its staff and students, and particularly the convocation ceremony.

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.