EKSU Staff School Records 100% Pass Rate in 2026 Common Entrance Examination.

EKSU Staff School Records 100% Pass Rate in 2026 Common Entrance Examination.

...As VC Commends Governor Oyebanji, Management, Teachers, Parents and Pupils.

The Ekiti State University Staff School has recorded an outstanding 100 per cent pass rate in the 2026 Ekiti State Ministry of Education Common Entrance Examination, with all 21 pupils who participated in the examination successfully.

According to a performance report submitted by the Head Teacher of the School, Mrs O.F. Ogunsina, the 21 candidates, comprising 13 males and eight females, recorded scores ranging from 338 to 448 out of 500, with an overall mean score of approximately 402 marks (80.8 per cent).

The report showed that 13 pupils (61.9 per cent) scored 400 marks and above, while eight pupils (38.1 per cent) scored 420 marks and above. Three pupils also attained scores of 440 marks and above, while the school recorded 19 distinctions and two credit passes.

The impressive performance was attributed to the dedication of the teachers, effective preparation, continuous assessment and revision, parental support, a conducive learning environment and the hard work of the pupils.

Reacting to the development, the Vice-Chancellor of Ekiti State University, Professor Joseph Babatola Ayodele, commended the Head Teacher, teachers, parents and pupils of the Staff School for the impressive performance, describing the result as a reflection of the commitment to academic excellence within the University community.

Professor Ayodele commended the Governor of Ekiti State, His Excellency Mr Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji, for his administration's continued commitment to strengthening education and creating an enabling environment for quality learning across the State.

He said the achievement was particularly encouraging because it demonstrated that the Staff School was providing pupils with a solid academic foundation and preparing them adequately for future educational challenges.

The Vice-Chancellor also encouraged members of staff who have children within the primary/first-school education age bracket to consider patronising the EKSU Staff School, stressing that the institution's commitment to excellence should extend to every aspect of the University community.

He said, “This result is a source of pride to the University. I commend the teachers for their dedication, the parents for their support and, most importantly, the pupils for their hard work. A 100 per cent pass rate, with such a remarkable number of distinctions, is an indication of the quality of teaching and learning taking place in our Staff School.”

The Vice-Chancellor further urged the School's management and teachers to sustain the standard and continuously seek ways to improve upon the achievement.

He reiterated the management's commitment to creating an enabling environment for academic excellence at all levels, noting that the foundation of quality education must be strengthened from the earliest stages of a child's educational journey.

Oyebanji Engages Ekiti Welders for NYSC Camp Project, Boosts Local Economy.

Oyebanji Engages Ekiti Welders for NYSC Camp Project, Boosts Local Economy.

By Akinwumi Olamide

Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has taken another step towards strengthening the state’s local economy by directing that welding works for bunk beds at the ongoing construction of the National Youth Service Corps Orientation Camp in Emure-Ekiti be handled by the Ekiti Welders Association.

Following the governor’s directive, members of the association have moved to the project site to commence the welding works.

The development is in line with the administration’s commitment to promoting local content and ensuring that Ekiti-based artisans and businesses benefit directly from government projects executed within the state.

The governor’s decision is also expected to create employment opportunities for local welders, improve their livelihoods and ensure that part of the funds committed to public projects circulates within the state’s economy.

Oyebanji has consistently emphasised the importance of patronising local businesses as part of efforts to stimulate economic growth and empower residents.

Under the administration’s local content approach, Ekiti vendors, artisans, manufacturers, contractors, musicians and other local business owners are being encouraged to participate in economic activities generated by government programmes and projects.

The engagement of the Ekiti Welders Association in the NYSC camp project therefore represents more than the execution of welding works, as it provides an opportunity for local artisans to contribute their skills to public infrastructure while earning income from the project.

The ongoing development at the NYSC camp in Emure is expected to improve facilities at the orientation camp and enhance the experience of corps members deployed to the state.

By prioritising local participation in government projects, the Oyebanji administration is seeking to ensure that public spending also supports local enterprise, job creation and economic activities across Ekiti State.

ADARAMODU FLAGS OFF CONSTRUCTION OF PALACE HALL IN KOTA EKITI.

ADARAMODU FLAGS OFF CONSTRUCTION OF PALACE HALL IN KOTA EKITI.

Senator Yemi Adaramodu has flagged off the construction of a new Palace Hall in Kota Ekiti, Ekiti East Local Government Area. The foundation-laying ceremony was performed by the Elekota of Kota, Oba Emmanuel Ojo Fagbemi, alongside members of the Elekota-in-Council, the Olori and women chiefs. Also present were the APC Chairman in Ekiti East LGA, Chief Clement Ojo, and the Chairman of the APC Elders’ Forum, Alhaji Shitu Bello.

Speaking at the ceremony, community and political leaders described the project as a timely intervention that reflects Senator Adaramodu’s engagement with communities across the constituency. They expressed appreciation for his support and urged residents to sustain their engagement with the senator and other stakeholders.

Representing Senator Adaramodu, his Legislative Assistant, Comrade Famisa Ayodeji Adesina, assured the community of quality execution and timely completion. He appreciated the people of Kota for their continued support and recalled previous interventions by the senator, including his contribution to the last Kota Ekiti Day celebration.

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OYEBANJI HANDS OVER 100 NEWLY PURCHASED OPERATION VEHICLES TO SECURITY AGENCIES.

OYEBANJI HANDS OVER 100 NEWLY PURCHASED OPERATION VEHICLES TO SECURITY AGENCIES.

 ….Vows to sustain Ekiti State’s status as Safest state in Nigeria.

 

Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to sustaining the state’s status as the safest state in Nigeria, assuring residents that his government would continue to strengthen the security architecture of the state to ensure security of lives and property across the state

The Governor gave the assurance on Monday in Ado Ekiti while presenting  100 newly purchased operational vehicles to security agencies in the state to further enhance their capacity to combat crime and respond effectively to security challenges. 

The beneficiary security agencies include the Nigerian Police, Department of State Service (DSS), Nigeria Army, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Nigeria Immigration Service, Federal Road Safety Corps, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency , Nigeria Prison Service,  and the Amotekun Corps. 

Speaking during  presentation ceremony held at Osuntokun Pavilion, Government House, Aso Ekiti on Monday, Governor Oyebanji said the initiative is part of his administration’s sustained commitment to protecting lives and property as well as ensuring that Ekiti maintains the accolade of the safest and most secure state in Nigeria.

The Governor maintained that security had remained a top priority of his administration since assumption of office, noting that his government had, over the years, provided various forms of support to security agencies, including patrol vehicles, armoured personnel carriers, military vests, helmets and other protective equipment.

According to him, the latest provision of 100 security vehicles would further enhance the operational capacity of security personnel, particularly in patrol and field operations.

He added that the intervention is in addition to other investments and monthly financial support provided by his administration to security agencies operating in the state.

The Governor also used the opportunity to commend all security agencies operating in the state for their professionalism, skills and dexterity at combating crime as he urged them to intensify their activities ahead of the forthcoming inauguration slated for October and the presidential election in January. 

Governor Oyebanji, who stressed the need for increased visibility, faster response and greater operational agility added, “To our security chiefs, I say to whom much is given, much is expected. With the introduction of these vehicles, I expect to see increased action, strategic visibility, faster response and greater operational agility on the part of our men and women.”

He further urged security chiefs to ensure that the vehicles and other resources provided by the government were deployed effectively to protect residents and maintain security across Ekiti State.

“Today’s occasion is testament to the resolve of our administration to ensure the security of lives and property in Ekiti State remains the number one priority of our government. Since our assumption in office, we have shown serious commitment to the security of the citizens and this has led to the selection of Ekiti State as one of the most secured States in the country. 

“Two years ago, we also distributed patrol vehicles, armoured personnel carriers, military vests, helmets and other protective equipment to security agencies. Today, we are providing 100 units of security vehicles, primarily for the operations and monitoring of personnel and the implementation of the state’s security initiatives.

“Apart from the vehicles we are providing today, our administration will continue to support security agencies with all necessary resources allocated to their work. We remain committed to our regular monthly financial support to all the agencies, while also enhancing the capacity of our state-owned security institutions. He stated.

Earlier in his opening remarks, the Special Adviser Security Matters. Brig. General Ebenezer Ogundana (rtd), who said Governor Oyebanji’s administration has continued to demonstrate in practical terms strong commitment to the safety of lives and property in the state as evident in peace the state had continue to enjoy, maintained that the peaceful atmosphere  had attracted positive developments to the state.  

While explaining that the sustained peace has also contributed to Ekiti being ranked among the most peaceful and safest state in the country, Gen. Ogundana added that the new operational vehicles would enable security agencies to respond promptly to security challenges and further improve their mobility and effectiveness in protecting lives and property across the state.

In their separate goodwill messages, the representatives of the Commissioner of Police, DCP Mohammed Musa and the Commanding Officer, 148 Battalion, Ikere, Lt. Col. Dimka expressed their appreciation to the Governor for his continued support and cooperation with the security agencies in the state. They said the Governor’s commitment to strengthen the security architecture has contributed immensely to the relative peace and security being enjoyed across the state.

They assured the Governor that the vehicles would be deployed appropriately to further enhance their mobility, responsiveness and operational effectiveness of security personnel particularly in situations where prompt response is critical.

Also at the event were, the Deputy Governor, Chief (Mrs) Monisade Afuye, Speaker, Ekiti State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Adeoye Aribasoye, Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Habibat Adubiaro, Head of Service, Dr. (Mrs) Folakemi Olomojobi, Chief of Staff, Mr Niyi Adebayo and Service Chiefs, among others.

OYEBANJI CONGRATULATES TINUBU'S WIFE ON 66TH BIRTHDAY.

OYEBANJI CONGRATULATES TINUBU'S WIFE ON 66TH BIRTHDAY.

Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji, has congratulated the First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, on her 66th birthday.

The Governor in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media, Yinka Oyebode, said the 66th birthday of the wife of the President offers an opportunity to celebrate her virtues, worth, impact and legacies.

Governor Oyebanji said Senator Tinubu has acquitted herself well in her role as the Mother of the Nation and her compassion has given succour and positively changed the lives of many Nigerians since she became First Lady in 2023.

Governor Oyebanji described Senator Tinubu as a pillar of support for the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, GCFR over the years and in the quest for a better, stronger and more prosperous nation.

He hailed the impact of Senator Tinubu as a teacher who contributed to the nation's manpower development, politician, first lady of Lagos State, a distinguished Senator in the National Assembly and now as the First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

Governor Oyebanji noted that the First Lady, through her Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI), has touched many lives in virtually all parts of the country in the areas of education, poverty alleviation, empowerment of the vulnerable citizens like the orphans, physically challenged, the aged, market men and women, among others.

He emphasized that beneficiaries of the Senator Tinubu's legacies abound in Ekiti State noting that students from the state benefited from scholarships and laptops computers, female farmers got financial support and farming inputs while widows and senior citizens received foodstuff, cash grants and other largesse through Renewed Hope Initiative.

These, according to him, are in addition to the ICT centre facilitated for the Ekiti State University, Ado- Ekiti by the First Lady, whom he described as a good friend of Ekiti and a strong supporter of the administration’s development  efforts in the State. 

The Governor noted that Ekiti State has benefited from Senator Tinubu's milk of human kindness through her personal generosity and the platform of her pet project citing her recent visit to the State during which thousands of traders were empowered and the inauguration of a state-of-the-art ICT Centre at Ekiti State University under the Renewed Hope Initiative.

Governor Oyebanji prayed God to spare the life of the First Lady and grant her long life, sound health and wished her many happy returns of the day on behalf of the government and the good people of Ekiti State.

OYEBANJI CELEBRATES HON BISI KOLAWOLE AT 70.

OYEBANJI CELEBRATES HON BISI KOLAWOLE AT 70.

Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji has congratulated the former People's Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in Ekiti State, Hon. Bisi Kolawole on his 70th birthday.

Governor Oyebanji, in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media, Mr Yinka Oyebode, described Hon Kolawole as an eminent and distinguished son of Ekiti who has contributed his quota to the development of the state to the admiration of all.

The Governor hailed Hon Kolawole for his passionate commitment to ideals of good governance, growth of democracy and always putting the interest of Ekiti on the front burner.

He said that the septuagenarian made notable impact as a member of the Ekiti State House of Assembly where he represented Efon Constituency between 2007 and 2011 and as Honourable Commissioner for Environment from 2015 to 2018.

According to him, Hon Kolawole ran a vibrant, issue-based and commendable campaign as the candidate of the PDP in the 2022 governorship election and displayed patriotism, maturity and spirit of politics without bitterness.

The Governor described Hon Kolawole as a true democrat and urged politicians to emulate his statesmanship. He specifically praised the politician for congratulating him after the outcome of the 2022 election, and choosing to support the administration instead challenging the outcome of the poll at the Tribunal.

He noted that Hon Kolawole has remained relevant in the nation's political space with his election as the Deputy National Secretary of the PDP which he said bears eloquent testimony to his worth, value and quality as a leader that can be entrusted with lofty leadership positions.

The Governor prayed God to grant Hon Kolawole long life, sound health and fulfillment of his future aspirations and more years of selfless service to Ekiti State, Nigeria and humanity in general.

“On behalf of the Government and good people of Ekiti State, I celebrate our dear Hon Kolawole and wish him good health and strength as he continues to serve our state and country with greater distinction”, the Governor added.

Agboola Inspects Special Education Facilities, Reaffirms Oyebanji’s Commitment to Inclusion.

Agboola Inspects Special Education Facilities, Reaffirms Oyebanji’s Commitment to Inclusion.

The Ekiti State Special Adviser on Special Education and Social Inclusion, Princess Adetoun Agboola, has led a monitoring tour of special education facilities across the state to assess ongoing and completed infrastructure projects.

The monitoring exercise covered the Inclusive School in Ikole-Ekiti, Government Special Schools in Ikoro, Ikere and Ido-Ekiti, as well as the proposed Inclusive School in Ijero-Ekiti, currently undergoing retrofitting.

During the visit to the Ikole-Ekiti facility, Agboola demonstrated practical teaching methods for students with dyslexia and other learning difficulties. She also demonstrated assessment strategies for screening children and identifying appropriate learning interventions.

The exercise recorded an emotional moment when a child who had reportedly not spoken since resumption for the second term of the 2025/2026 academic session spoke to the Special Adviser during the session, eliciting excitement among the teachers and participants.

Agboola also inspected holiday projects executed across the special schools and reviewed the completed projects donated as part of Governor Biodun Oyebanji’s 2025 birthday interventions.

Among the projects inspected was the BAO Vision Studio in Ikere-Ekiti, a 21st-century compliant music studio established to nurture and promote the talents of children with visual impairment, many of whom have been identified as gifted singers.

The Special Adviser reaffirmed the commitment of the Oyebanji administration to promoting inclusive education and creating an environment where children with special needs can learn, develop their abilities and contribute meaningfully to society.

She charged teachers and other members of staff in the special schools to remain diligent, compassionate and professional in the discharge of their duties, stressing the need for patience and appropriate teaching approaches when working with children with special educational needs.

Agboola said the monitoring exercise was part of the government’s efforts to ensure that infrastructure and other interventions in special education facilities were properly implemented and effectively utilised for the benefit of the students.