Venite University Strengthens Partnership with EKSUTH for Nursing and other Allied Medicals Clinical Training.

Venite University Strengthens Partnership with EKSUTH for Nursing and other Allied Medicals Clinical Training.

As part of preparations for the 2025/2026 academic session clinical posting, the Management of Venite University, led by the Vice Chancellor and the University Registrar, paid a facility inspection visit to the Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital (EKSUTH). 

The visit formed part of the University’s commitment to ensuring that students receive quality clinical training in a conducive and professionally equipped healthcare environment.

The inspection provided an opportunity for the University management to assess the hospital’s facilities and engage with the management of EKSUTH on matters relating to the clinical placement of Venite University students in the Departments of Nursing Science, Medical Laboratory Science and other Allied Medical Sciences. 

Discussions also focused on strengthening institutional collaboration towards effective clinical education and professional development.

The facility visit underscores Venite University’s unwavering commitment to academic excellence through practical, hands-on learning experiences that meet professional and regulatory standards.

 The University remains dedicated to fostering strategic partnerships with reputable healthcare institutions to enhance the competence and career readiness of its graduates.

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REVOLUTION FOR INTENTIONAL SUPPORT FOR PWDs HAS BEGUN IN EKITI, SAYS GOV OYEBANJI AT NAEC CONFERENCE.

REVOLUTION FOR INTENTIONAL SUPPORT FOR PWDs HAS BEGUN IN EKITI, SAYS GOV OYEBANJI AT NAEC CONFERENCE. 

Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Biodun Oyebanji, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to inclusive governance, declaring that the revolution for intentional support for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) has begun in Ekiti State with the backing of the Presidency.

Governor Oyebanji stated this on Wednesday, while delivering the an address at the 36th Annual National Conference of the National Association for Exceptional Children (NAEC), held at the Distance Learning Institute, University of Lagos. 

Governor Oyebanji who was Chairman at the occasion, was conferred with the Award of “ Friendly Governor of Persons With Disabilities”  in recognition of his landmark policies and programmes for PWDs in Ekiti State. 

Speaking to an audience of educators, therapists, parents, caregivers and stakeholders from across Nigeria, Governor Oyebanji, who was represented by the Special Adviser on Special Education and Social Inclusion, Princess Adetoun Agboola, commended NAEC for 36 years of advocacy and saluted all practitioners working with exceptional children. 

“I know your pains. I know your struggles. You are the ones turning ‘hopeless situations’ into testimonies. Let me assure you: Government is aware. And your interventions are working”, the Governor said.

Highlighting Ekiti’s strides, Governor Oyebanji listed key interventions to include free, compulsory and qualitative education for children with disabilities from primary to secondary school, establishment of the first adapted classrooms in public special schools in Nigeria, recruitment of Speech Therapists, Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists in public special schools for the first time in Nigeria. 

Development of a new curriculum for Special/Rehabilitation Classes. 

Others include free healthcare for all PWDs at primary health centres, free therapeutic services in special schools, establishment of a Therapy Centre for Children with severe Disabilities, distribution of over N12 million worth of hearing aids and hosting of the _first ever Ekiti State Paralympics Games, where new talents were discovered. 

Speaking further, the Governor also cited the training  and empowerment of over 130 PWDs with start-up kits, cash grants and Trade Test Certificates, and  another 100 currently on apprenticeship, employment of 41 PWDs into the State Civil Service, approval for 17 therapists and 91 support staff as well as the creation of the Office of the Special Adviser on Special Education and Social Inclusion and appointment of Persons with Disabilities into key positions including as Executive Secretary, Special Assistant and Board Members.

“What we are doing in Ekiti is not an accident. Soon, this revolution will spread round Nigeria and across Africa. Because when one state proves that inclusion works, a nation cannot continue with exclusion”, he added.

The Governor urged parents not to hide children with disabilities, noting that training is ongoing for all Head teachers and Principals to ensure public schools remain open to all learners. He also charged stakeholders to leave the conference with commitments, not just resolutions.”

It is recalled that In June 2025, during the Annual National Conference of Nigeria Association of Special Education Teachers, Governor Oyebanji  was conferred with the Disability Champion Award and the NASET Fellowship. He has also received other numerous awards based on his unique human face approach to governance and intentional support for persons with disabilities.

Oyebanji canvases stronger collaboration between states and the World Bank.

Oyebanji canvases stronger collaboration between states and the World Bank.

Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji, has canvased a stronger collaboration between the World Bank and the sub nationals to step up development , stressing that each state has its peculiar developmental challenges that require tailored solution.

Governor Oyebanji made the call on Wednesday during a meeting with the World Bank delegation on Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment (AGILE), a World Bank assisted programe led by the  Task Team Leader, Mr. Shinsaku Nomura in his office in Ado Ekiti. 

Emphasizing the need for stronger collaboration between the World Bank and state governments, the Governor said that states are in a better position to identify their priority needs and provide context-specific solutions.

The Governor maintained that development partners would achieve better results when they work closely with each sub-national government.

While assuring that Ekiti State remains committed to partnering with the World Bank in areas that would improve the welfare of Ekiti people, particularly in education, youth development and other critical sectors, Governor Oyebanji expressed the readiness of his administration to provide necessary support for the successful implementation of AGILE projects in the state. 

Earlier in his remarks, the Task Team Lead of the AGILE Programme, Mr. Shinsaku Nomura said the team was in Ekiti to assess the progress of the programme in the state.

Shinsaku commended the state government for its commitment to educational development and expressed optimism that continued collaboration would further enhance the delivery of the project’s objective.

Also at the meeting were, Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Habibat Adubiaro, Chief of Staff, Mr. Niyi Adebayo, Commissioner of Education, Dr (Mrs) Olabimpe Aderiye, Special Adviser Media, Mr Yinka Oyebode, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education, Mr Bayode Ogunmola, State Project Coordinator, Mrs Yewande Adesua among others.

Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji (BAO): The Omoluabi Governor Immortalizing Legends and Rewriting Ekiti’s History of Gratitude.

Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji (BAO): The Omoluabi Governor Immortalizing Legends and Rewriting Ekiti’s History of Gratitude.

​Ekiti State is witnessing a rare phenomenon in contemporary Nigerian politics: a leader who, fresh off an electoral victory, immediately turns his focus toward honoring those who paved the way.

​That leader is Governor Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji (BAO).

​In the months following his decisive victory for a second term, Governor Oyebanji has chosen not to settle into the comfortable routine of incumbency. Instead, he has launched a transformative movement anchored in remembrance, gratitude, and legacy—Omoluabi governance in its purest form.

Immortalizing Past Leaders: Healing History to Build the Future

For years, the contributions of Ekiti’s former leaders were acknowledged largely in passing. Governor Oyebanji has fundamentally altered that narrative.

Under his administration, former governors are being formally immortalized, their contributions permanently written into state institutions, infrastructure, and public records. This is far more than partisan politics; it is historic restitution.

By honoring those who laid the state's foundations, BAO sends an unequivocal message: Ekiti does not forget its builders.

This initiative has helped bridge historical political rivalries and unite stakeholders across the political spectrum. Elders now view BAO as a leader who deeply respects legacy, while the youth see living proof that selfless public service will always be recognized.

This embodies the core Omoluabi ethos—character, respect, and reciprocity.

A Vision to Honor Three Pillars of Ekiti’s Identity

Governor Oyebanji’s vision extends beyond executive governance. He is actively championing the immortalization of three prominent figures whose contributions are fundamental to Ekiti’s creation and development:

1. Chief Afe Babalola, SAN, CON - The legal titan, educationist, and philanthropist who elevated Ekiti onto the global stage through Afe Babalola University (ABUAD). BAO recognizes that Chief Babalola did not merely build an institution; he constructed a beacon of opportunity for generations of Ekiti youth.

2. Chief Wole Olanipekun, SAN, CFR - Ekiti’s foremost legal luminary and statesman. A defender of justice whose intellect and integrity have elevated the state's reputation nationally. BAO’s effort to honor him affirms that intellectual excellence and public service will always be celebrated at home.

3. General Sani Abacha - The former Head of State who officially signed Ekiti State into existence on October 1, 1996. Politics aside, Governor Oyebanji acknowledges a fundamental historical reality: _the narrative of Ekiti cannot be fully told without recognizing the leader who granted its statehood._ Honoring Abacha is an acknowledgment of the state's foundational charter.

This is a demonstration of political courage and institutional gratitude—a clear declaration that Ekiti is broad-minded enough to honor all of its founding figures and benefactors.

​Strategic Value: Why Legacy Governance Matters

​While many re-elected leaders focus strictly on physical projects, Governor Oyebanji is pairing infrastructure development with statewide reconciliation.

The advantages of this approach are already evident:

​Political Harmony: By honoring leaders across different eras and backgrounds, BAO has fostered an inclusive environment where elder statesmen across party lines actively collaborate for the state’s progress.

​Civic Pride & History: Younger generations are re-engaging with their history, learning about the individuals who fought for statehood and built its core institutions—fostering a stronger sense of patriotism.

​Investor & Partner Confidence: Institutional stability and respect for tradition signaled by the Omoluabi brand build trust among potential partners and investors.

​Long-Term Governance: Rather than focusing solely on a four-year cycle, BAO is setting a benchmark for generational governance, ensuring that current achievements serve as a sustainable foundation for the future.

Looking Ahead: 2026 to 2030

With a mandate reinforced by public goodwill, the administration is positioned to deepen its impact over the coming years.

Between now and 2030, Ekiti State can anticipate:

Further legacy initiatives honouring distinguished sons and daughters of the state.

The institutionalization of a culture of appreciation through structured state honors.

Educational and civic programs centered on Omoluabi values, history, and leadership.

Continued expansion in infrastructure, agribusiness, and human capital development, built upon the social stability achieved through inclusive governance.

Conclusion: BAO, the Custodian of Values

In Governor Oyebanji, Ekiti has a leader who recognizes that governance encompasses both physical development and foundational values.

By honoring past leaders and advocating for the recognition of key figures like Chief Afe Babalola, Chief Wole Olanipekun, and General Sani Abacha, BAO demonstrates an unwavering commitment to the Omoluabi spirit.

He has shown that an election victory is not merely an endpoint, but the beginning of a higher responsibility: to unite, to remember, and to build.

 Truly Result has a name and Ekiti has BAO

Otunba Kayode Fasae

Honourable Commissioner

Ministry of Wealth Creation and Employment

Ado Ekiti

Inaugural Lecture: AAUA Don Identifies How Climate Change Threatens Environmental, Public Health Calls for Science-Driven Solutions, Review of National Building Codes.

Inaugural Lecture: AAUA Don Identifies How Climate Change Threatens Environmental, Public Health Calls for Science-Driven Solutions, Review of National Building Codes.

A Professor of Climatology at Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko, Oyenike Mary Eludoyin, has identified climate change as an escalating threat to environmental sustainability and public health, urging stronger institutional commitment and science-driven interventions to mitigate its impacts.

She also stressed the urgent need for Nigeria to invest in innovative and adaptive approaches to address rising heat waves and evolving climate conditions in order to mitigate their impacts on agriculture, food security, and public health in pursuit of sustainable development in the country.

Prof. Eludoyin made these assertions on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, while delivering the University's 68th Inaugural Lecture, titled, "The Human Element in the Climate Equation: Navigating Thermal Stress and Environmental Health in a Warming Nigeria."

While also describing the temperature level experienced in the country as a silent and invisible biological crisis, she warned that prompt actions must be taken to avert its debilitating effects saying, “Nigeria must move swiftly from a passive posture of ‘climate victimhood’ to an active stance of ‘climatic agency’.”

Highlighting the increasing severity of climate change and its implications for human well-being, the renowned climatologist observed that the earth's atmosphere has become warmer, heavier, more saturated, and increasingly unpredictable, reflecting the profound effects of global climate change.

She said, “The global climate is warming at a pace that severely outstrips our current infrastructural capacity. Concurrently, our local Nigerian environment is becoming more humid, less ventilated, and progressively stressful to biological life.” 

She noted that her decades of scientific investigations consistently revealed a steady rise in temperature with far-reaching consequences for ecosystems, livelihoods and public health across Nigeria and the world.

Drawing on her academic journey, Prof. Eludoyin stated that the most profound discovery from her years of research was not merely the evidence of rising temperatures but the remarkable capacity of people to adapt and thrive when empowered with scientific knowledge and practical solutions to environmental challenges.

She stressed that addressing climate change requires stronger institutional commitment, strategic collaboration and sustained investment in scientific research. She advocated an enduring partnership between the University, described as ‘the gown,’ and the wider society, ‘the town,’ to ensure that research findings are translated into practical policies and interventions capable of improving the quality of life.

Outlining practical strategies for confronting the climate crisis, the inaugural lecturer called for what she described as an "Architectural Revolution" through a comprehensive review of Nigeria's National Building Codes to incorporate bioclimatic principles.

She noted that the country's growing dependence on imported concrete-and-glass building designs fail to account for Nigeria's tropical climate, natural ventilation patterns and intense solar radiation.

She identified the high temperature conditions as a localised phenomenon not evenly distributed across the country, adding that high-density residential zones, commercial hubs, and paved core of the cities with minimal green spaces prevent efficient ventilation compared to the vegetated outskirts of cities and densely populated towns.

The Don further stated the numerous effects of this environmental challenge, including the farmer’s burden where labourers in certain areas are hindered from working in peak solar hours, compromising regional food security and livelihood of agrarian families; sleepless nights from high nocturnal temperatures resulting in public health crisis; and the economic drain on citizens due to the rising financial cost of artificial cooling, and the loss of physical productivity in its absence which further deepens the cycle of climate-induced poverty marginalisation cycle among households. 

She said "We must pioneer a national cool-roof policy mandating high-albedo, solar-reflective materials to replace heat-trapping corrugated iron sheets, an intervention proven to lower peak indoor temperatures by three to five degrees Celsius and eliminate nocturnal heat entrapment.”

Prof. Eludoyin also advocated the deployment of precision agriculture to support smallholder farmers whose traditional farming calendars have been disrupted by increasingly unpredictable rainfall patterns. She proposed that regional universities should serve as institutional climate hubs, providing timely climate information and scientific support to farming communities.

In addition, she emphasised the need to cultivate what she termed "Urban Green Lungs" by mandating the preservation or development of high-canopy indigenous forest zones covering at least 10 per cent of all new residential, commercial and industrial layouts. Such measures, she explained, would help mitigate the Urban Heat Island effect and improve environmental health.

The Inaugural Lecturer further called for the establishment of robust climate-health surveillance systems, describing climate change as fundamentally a public health crisis that demands coordinated action by environmental, health and policy institutions.

She advocated the establishment of a Climate Change Centre at Adekunle Ajasin University to institutionalize climate change research, strengthen evidence-based policy engagement, and enhance the University's capacity to develop sustainable strategies for protecting vulnerable communities from the adverse impacts of climate change.

Earlier in his remarks, the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Tomola Obamuyi, welcomed guests to the inaugural lecture and reaffirmed the University's commitment to promoting scholarship, cutting-edge research, and knowledge-driven initiatives that contribute meaningfully to national development and societal progress.

Prof. Obamuyi promised to sustain Inaugural Lecture as a core component of University programme in line with Global Best Standards. 

The 68th Inaugural Lecture, the first under the chairmanship of Prof. Obamuyi, attracted dignitaries from all walks of life, including religious and traditional leaders, members of the academia and the University Community, as well as family, friends and well-wishers of the lecturer.

Ekiti North Constituency II is Poised for Victory as APC Unveils Progressive Winning Team for 2027.

Ekiti North Constituency II is Poised for Victory as APC Unveils Progressive Winning Team for 2027.

As the countdown to the 2027 general elections begins, Ekiti North Constituency II is rallying behind a formidable team of tested, trusted, and visionary leaders under the banner of the All Progressives Congress (APC).

The campaign poster, proudly displaying the party's lineup, from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to Senator Cyril Fasuyi, Hon. Ibrahim Olarewaju (House of Representatives), Hon. Taiwo Ojo (Ido/Osi I), and Hon. Yomi Ayorinde, PhD (Ido/Osi II), captures a united resolve to sustain the progress already being witnessed across Ekiti State.

With the message "The Progressive Winning Team", the APC is not just presenting Candidates but a team with collective commitment to purposeful leadership, sustainable development, youth empowerment, and improved welfare for the people.

As Ekiti North Constituency II prepares to make its voice heard once again, the choice remains clear: a team with the experience, capacity, and vision to build on existing achievements and deliver even greater dividends of democracy.

The team is set. The mission is clear. Together, let's do it again in 2027.

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Military Welfare: Tinubu's Strategic Investment in National Security.

Military Welfare: Tinubu's Strategic Investment in National Security.

RST Media Team

Arch. Tope Ogunleye (RST), has lauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for approving a significant salary increase for personnel of the Nigerian Armed Forces, describing the decision as a courageous, patriotic and visionary step towards strengthening Nigeria's security and accelerating national development.

According to Arch. Ogunleye, the approval of salary increases ranging from 30 to 80 per cent is more than a welfare package; it is a strategic investment in the nation's peace, stability and prosperity. He noted that by placing the welfare of the military at the centre of his administration's priorities, President Tinubu has demonstrated that the security of lives and property remains the bedrock of the Renewed Hope Agenda.

He stressed that the President's intervention would significantly boost the morale, commitment and operational effectiveness of members of the armed forces who continue to make enormous sacrifices in defending Nigeria's territorial integrity and combating terrorism, banditry, kidnapping and other criminal activities.

Arch. Ogunleye further observed that no nation can attain meaningful economic growth without a secure environment. He explained that improved security will encourage local and foreign investments, revive agricultural activities, promote commerce, create employment opportunities and guarantee a better quality of life for ordinary Nigerians.

He also commended President Tinubu's resolve to modernise the armed forces through the provision of advanced weapons, technology and improved operational support, noting that a well-equipped and highly motivated military remains indispensable to overcoming contemporary security challenges.

"President Tinubu has once again demonstrated that genuine leadership is about taking bold decisions that place the national interest above every other consideration. Investing in the welfare of our gallant servicemen and women is an investment in the peace, unity and future of Nigeria. When our security personnel are motivated, every Nigerian stands to benefit from a safer environment and a stronger economy," Arch. Ogunleye stated.

He expressed optimism that the President's decisive intervention would further inspire confidence within the armed forces, strengthen public trust in government and reinforce Nigeria's determination to overcome every security challenge on the path to sustainable national development.

Arch. Ogunleye therefore urged Nigerians to continue supporting the armed forces and other security agencies as they work tirelessly to preserve the nation's peace, stressing that collective support and responsible citizenship remain essential to building a secure, united and prosperous Nigeria.