2023: Ogbese Youth Forum Declares Total Support for Ojuawo.

2023: Ogbese Youth Forum Declares Total Support for Ojuawo.

•••gets donation for community hall

The House of Representatives aspiration of Air Vice Marshal Rufus Adeniyi Ojuawo (Retd) to represent Ekiti South Federal Constituency 1, got a boost as Ogbese Youth Association described him as the best option available. 

Speaking during the flag off of Ogbese/Ise community hall project on Tuesday, which had AVM Ojuawo in attendance, Mr Kehinde Odunola, Youth Leader, described the retired Air Force officer as the candidate to beat in the federal election in 2023, for his brilliance, popularity, experience as well as his contribution to the community in past. 

According to him: "Ojuawo has shown us compassion and numerous support in times past, it is our time for him to be rewarded. We can't but give him our all-round support because he is the candidate to beat amongst others'.

He further said, the All Progressives Congress (APC) is the only party who related and contributed greatly to the community starting from the regime of Otunba Adeniyi Adebayo, first civilian Governor of Ekiti State. 'Our decision to support candidates of APC come 2023 elections is a joint decision from all and sundry', he added. 

Ojuawo appreciated the forum for finding him worthy of the endorsement. He assured them of more constant support as youths and a community. 

"I thank you all for this uplifting support and I promise I won't let you down when elected as Member of House of Representatives come next year. 

The House of Representatives hopeful thereafter donated two tons of cement for the commencement of construction of the community hall, promising more support in the future. He charged them to give him maximum votes in the coming election alongside other candidates of the party, APC.

Highlight of the occasion was the reception of Mr Mathew Oke, aka Baba Bursar, in Ogbese Ward 5 to the progressives family. He promised to work for the victory of the APC candidate, saying both candidate and another party leader in the constituency, Otunba Kayode Fasae deserved all the support for their numerous laudable initiatives in the area.

Dignitaries present at the occasion were, Otunba Kayode Fasae, (Jimlas) Ise/Orun APC Secretary, Hon Oluwafemi Adu, Representative of Ise/Orun House of Assembly Member/Candidate, Hon. Yisa Ekundayo, APC Ward 5 Chairman, Hon. Adigun Abiodun, party stakeholders and community leaders.

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Good roads, impetus to economic development - Oyebanji

Good roads, impetus to economic development - Oyebanji

Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji. has reiterated the commitment of his administration towards ensuring that all roads in the state are motorable as an impetus to economic development of the state.

Governor Oyebanji stated this in Ado-Ekiti on Thursday when he and some top officials inspected some township road rehabilitation projects in Ado- Ekiti.

 He said his government was determined in ensuring that Ekiti people enjoy the dividends of democracy in every way possible.

The inspection took the team from Odo-Ado to Atikankan to Isato Oke where the Governor assured the people that they would surely feel the positive impact of government in the coming years.

While appealing for the continuous prayers and cooperation of the people of the state with his government, Oyebanji assured Ekiti citizens that they will soon begin to see the implementation of the various programmes that would lift their lives including provision of structures for business development in the state.

“From my first day in office, we decided that we have to fill all the pot holes and rehabilitate the roads, it’s the first phase in the state-wide operation to ensure that we have motorable roads throughout the state but we are starting with Ado because it is the state capital.  And by next year we’ll move to other parts of the state just to ensure that passengers and commuters move freely in Ekiti state. It is part of our agenda to make life easy, comfortable and to provide a structure for business development in the state.

“My message to Ekiti people is to ask for their continuous prayers and cooperation with the government and to expect to see more of this in the coming year. We campaigned on six pillars and they will see the implementation of those programmes as soon as the House of Assembly returned the budget to the executive”.

 The Governor said.

The inspection team included the Secretary to the State Government, Dr (Mrs) Habibat Adubiaro, Head of Service, Barrister Bamidele Agbede and other state officials.

Meanwhile, the Governor, who stopped by at APC Ward 11 meeting at Isato assured the residents of the state that his government would not take the positive contribution of party leaders for granted with the assurance that their welfare would be adequately taking care of.

He appealed to politicians to live peacefully with one another, reassuring them that political appointees in his government would be those chosen by the party leaders at the ward level to represent them.

Oyebanji Appoints Omotosho As SSA Community Communications.

Oyebanji Appoints Omotosho As SSA Community Communications.

Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Biodun Oyebanji, has approved the appointment of a broadcast - journalist, Hon. Mary Oso Omotosho as Senior Special Assistant on Community Communications.

Mrs Omotosho had previously served as Special Assistant on Media to former Governor, Dr. Kayode Fayemi and Later as Special Assistant on Media to former First Lady, Erelu Bisi Fayemi.

The Ado-Ekiti born strategic communicator is a multiple award-winning media and Public Relations Professional who is renowned for her role as a co- creator of a popular grassroots communication programme, "S'etigbo? ", during the immediate past administration.

Mrs Omotosho who started her media career with Federal Corporation of Nigeria. (Radio Nigeria) had professional trainings in Advertising, Public Relations, Strategic and Political Communications was one of the media aides in the previous administration.

Nigeria In Safe Hands With Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu And Senator Kashim Shetima ~Says Afenifere.

Nigeria In Safe Hands With Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu And Senator Kashim Shetima ~Says Afenifere. 

Image: Sen. Bola Ahmed Tinubu 

The Members of Yoruba Socio-Cultural Organisation called AFENIFERE, ILOSIWAJU Yoruba, Osun state chapter held a meeting at the Ile-ife residence of their leader Sooko Adeleke Adewoyin, former Deputy Governor of Osun state, to seek the support for the APC Presidential candidate Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the February 2023 Presidential election.  

In a statement released to the press through the Assistant Publicity Secretary of the organization Hon. Adebayo Temitope Fasanmi.

Image: Alh. Tajudeen Olusi National Leader Afenifere Ilosiwaju Yoruba.

The AFENIFERE said that Asiwaju Tinubu remains the hope which Nigerians are hopefully looking forward to at this critical time of our Nation's Democracy ,going by his antecedents and impeccable track records, which includes but not limited to the followings:

1. He believes in the sanctity of a United Nigeria.

2. He was an active participant in the enthronement and consolidation of democratic Government in Nigeria.

3. As a consistent progressive leader he has championed the course of bringing the Yorubas to the main stream of Nigerian political space through numerous efforts and collaboration 

4. He had supported Presidential candidates of the progressive parties of Northern extraction, in all previous elections.

5. He is a pacesetter in the developmental achievements and transformation of Lagos from being a mere state capital to a world class mega city of note.

6. He is an asstitute accountant who has engaged experts to raise the financial status of Lagos state from a regular dependant on the federal allocation to a sustainable state with huge internally generated revenue , which he has put to use for the benefit of the state and its people through the provision of high quality infrastructures, security, education , health,land and physical development and social welfare projects amongst others.

7. He has opened up Lagos to investors with the investment masterplan put in place during his tenure as Governor of Lagos State since 1999, which is still working to date.

8. He is a leader who has built leaders and has continually invested in human capacity building.

9. He is a forward looking gentleman of God’s great gifted resources.

10. He is a respected and internationally recognized leader who will make the much expected difference that will take Nigeria to the promised land.

Image: Prince Adeleke Adewoyin Former Deputy Governor. Osun State Chairman Afenifere Ilosiwaju Yoruba. 

Going by the Yoruba adage that says “omo eni kose idi bebere Kafi ileke si idi omo elomiran” (we cannot say that because one’s daughter does not have a robust buttocks and therefore abandon her to decorate another person’s daughter buttocks with the precious bead”.

Image: Arc. Lekan Usman, Ass. National Secretary and State Coordinator Afenifere Osun State Chapter.

AFENIFERE therefore, admonish all Yoruba sons and daughters to support and vote for their own, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu , the APC Presidential candidate , come February 2023.

Signed;

1. His Excellency, Sooko Adeleke Adewoyin, leader and head of AFENIFERE, 

 Osun state.

2. Arc. Prince Lekan Usman , Assistant National Secretary and Osun State Coordinator.

Oyebanji sets to rejig activities of MDAs

Oyebanji sets to rejig activities of MDAs

…Chairs 3- day ministerial briefings

Ekiti State Governor, Mr Abayomi Oyebanji on Wednesday concluded a three- day Ministerial Briefings by heads of MDAs in a bid to review performance and rejig their activities in preparation for the realization of the 2023 budget.

The briefings which started on Monday and ended on Wednesday at the Executive Council Chamber, Governor’s Office, Ado-Ekiti also had the Deputy Governor, Chief (Mrs) Monisade Afuye; the Secretary to the State Government, Dr (Mrs) Habibat Adubiaro; Head of Service, Barr. Bamidele Agbede and other Executive Council members in attendance.

The Governor, who also expressed the decision of his administration to utilize potentials of various arms of government to drive his administration's agenda for policy implementation, stated that the essence of the briefings was not to chastise or witch-hunt any office on performance, but to know the facts on running of government programmes in the respective MDAs and Parastatals.

He charged the MDAs to be proactive by looking inward by being creative and not relying solely on allocations directly accrued to them before carrying out the necessary obligations but put in extra efforts to support government's drive at ensuring effective service delivery.

The Governor stressed the need to explore an all-inclusive and participatory government to ensure successful projects execution and other engagements from the MDAs in his efforts to drive set agenda for policy implementation to enable him deliver on his mandate to the people.

Briefing the Executive Council, the MDAs took turn to give account of their functions, achievements, challenges and way forward.

The MDAs in involved in the briefing included Ministries of Finance and Economic Development; Health and Human Services; Information and Values Orientation; Education, Science and Technology; Agriculture and Food Security; Infrastructure and Public Utilities; Budget and Economic Planning; Housing and Urban Development and Women Affairs, Gender Empowerment and Social Welfare.

Others were Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs); Ekiti State University, Bamidele Olumilua University of Education, Science and Technology, Ikere Ekiti; College of Health Sciences, Ijero-Ekiti; Ekiti State Polytechnic, Isan Ekiti; Bureau of Rural Development; Bureau of Special Projects; Broadcasting Service of Ekiti State; State Universal and Basic Education Board (SUBEB); Accountant General’s Office and State Independent Electoral Commission among others.

🆔 ALUTA 2023: MISSION TO DELIVER DIVIDENDS OF DEMOCRACY.

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For political systems to be representative, all parts of society must be included. When young people are disenfranchised or disengaged from political processes, a significant portion of the population has little or no voice or influence in decisions that affect group members’ lives. A key consequence is the undermining of political systems’ representativeness.

To make a difference in the longer term, it is essential that young people are engaged in formal political processes and have a say in formulating today’s and tomorrow’s politics. Inclusive political participation is not only a fundamental political and democratic right but also is crucial to building stable and peaceful societies and developing policies that respond to the specific needs of younger generations. In new and emerging democracies, the inclusion of young people in formal political processes is important from the start. Young people’s active contributions can bring democratic values to life.

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Adebomi Hails Ekiti Assembly For Electing First Female Speaker.

Adebomi Hails Ekiti Assembly For Electing First  Female Speaker.

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress(APC),Captain Sunday Adebomi has congratulated the new speaker of the Ekiti State House of Assembly Rt Hon Olubunmi Falugba. 

Adebomi also hailed governor Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji (BAO) on the appointment of new set of  Special Advisers describing it as a good start. 

He noted that the calibre of the people enlisted into Oyebanji’ a cabinet was a pointer to the fact that the governor actually meant well for the state. 

The APC chieftain  said that the emergence of Hon  Falugba as the Speaker was by popular choice and in tandem with the party’s vision and position .

The APC chieftain  also commended the tactful manner by which the lawmakers handled the initial disquiet in the Assembly by  not allowing it to snowball into full blown crisis. 

Adebomi, Former Chairman of Ekiti State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) therefore  urged the lawmakers to work in harmony with the Executive arm of government  for  the betterment  of Ekiti .

“I want to use this medium to congratulate, Hon Olubunmi Adelugba on her election as the first female Speaker of the Ekiti State House of Assembly. Her emergence as the speaker  is by  popular votes and in line with the vision of the party. I want to urge the lawmakers to give her the necessary support to discharge her legislative responsibilities. 

“I equally want to commend governor Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji  on the appointment of new set of advisers. The calibre of people chosen by the governor actually shows that he meant well for the state .

“Lastly, I want to admonish Ekiti people to stand by our governor as he is settling down to tackle the enormous challenges  in the State”, Adebomi said.

Why I didnt interfere with Assembly matter – Oyebanji.

Why I didnt interfere with Assembly matter – Oyebanji.

..…As APC leaders present Adelugba to Governor.

 

Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji has reiterated his commitment to the rule of law and separation of powers affirming that he did not interfere in the affairs of the State Assembly nor had a preferred candidate for any leadership position of the House.

The Governor, who stated this on Tuesday when the new Speaker of Ekiti State House of Assembly was officially presented to him by the  APC leadership in the state led by the party chairman, Barr. Paul Omotoso at the Governor’s office, noted that it was inappropriate for jim to meddle with the activities of the Legislators, adding that as the Chief Security Officer of the state, he was saddled with the responsibility of ensuring protection of lives and property.

Mr Oyebanji expressed his appreciation to the leadership of the APC in the state for resolving the family disagreement saying it was not a crisis because democracy comes with strains and stresses as well as internal mechanism for resolving them which , according to him, the party has used effectively.

He commended  members of the House for demonstrating that the confidence their constituents and the leadership of the party reposed in them was not misplaced, assuring them of government support at all times.

The Governor used the opportunity to remind the new Speaker of the budget that was still with the House of Assembly appealing for speedy passage of the bill.

 “My comment begins with an appreciation to the party leadership for resolving this family disagreement, its not a crisis, democracy comes with strains and stresses, their contestations, their disagreements but the beauty of democracy is that there are in-built mechanism to resolve it. 

"And that is what has played out. APC is one, I’m a loyal member of this party, APC gave me the platform to stand on, without APC, I will not be here today.

 “I refused from day one to be drawn into it simply because I swore to an oath to defend the constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. The constitution is clear of the powers and functions of all the arms of government. I am leading the executive arm of government, they don’t interfere in what I do and it will be wrong and a violation of the constitution for me to interfere in what is going on in the House of Assembly.

" What I have done as your governor is to ensure that I protect lives and property and that is within my power as the governor of this state. I have not interfered but I’m happy with the outcome. As progressives, we have a culture and the culture is respect for the leadership.

 “And Madam Speaker, our budget is before the House of Assembly and we are working so hard to ensure that we deliver on our promises to Ekiti people but we cannot violate extant rules and regulation. I am appealing for a speedy passage of the budget.

" There are lots of things we ought to have brought before the honourable House but we are waiting for the passage of the budget”.

“While congratulating the new speaker, I will just plead with the party chair to bring in everybody and for the first time, I will have to quickly respond to all the insinuations on the social media on what has happened in the House of Assembly, it’s a family affair and as a family we would resolve it. He said.

Earlier, the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Bunmi Adelugba noted that there was no rancour within the state House of Assembly and expressed her appreciation to the party chairman for the role he played in ensuring that the party decisions were adhered to.

Rt. Hon. Adelugba said further, “All along, everyone refer to Ekiti State House of Assembly  as the most peaceful, dutiful with particular mention of the number of bills that we have passed as we don’t joke with our legislative activities.

While appreciating the Governor for not interfering in the internal affairs of the Legislators, the new Speaker pledged the unflinching support and allegiance of the entire members of the House to the party as well as continue to support the Governor and the government of the state to move the state forward to achieve the laudable promises made to the people. 

She promised to ensure speedy passage of 2023 appropriation bill.

Formally presenting the new Speaker to the Governor, the Chairman of the party, Barr. Paul Omotoso revealed that the Governor blatantly refused to meddle with the affairs of the House because of the fact that he had no choice candidate among the members saying it was strictly party affairs.

Barr. Omotoso commended the Legislators for demonstrating maturity in choosing the person they believed could lead them effectively adding that the party was ready to pally with the new Speaker, members of the House as well as the government to achieve desired results.

The meeting also had in attendance the Deputy Governor, Chief (Mrs) Monisade Afuye, Deputy Speaker of Ekiti State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Hakeem Jamiu; Secretary to the State Government, Dr (Mrs) Habibat Adubiaro; Chairman of APC in the state, Barr. Paul Omotoso and his state exco;  members of the State Executive Council; 18 members of the State House of Assembly and APC Chairmen of the 16 local government areas.

THE STORY OF “MAMMY MARKET”

THE STORY OF “MAMMY MARKET”
...Every military barrack and NYSC camp in Nigeria has a place called “mammy market”.

Mammy market is a place close to the barracks, where soldiers’ interact and buy their daily needs. Mammy market was named after a woman called Mammy Ochefu In 1955 at Enugu. She is the wife of late military Governor of defunct East-Central state, Col. Anthony Aboki Ochefu, where she sold a local non-alcoholic beverage called enyi to support her family.

After taking a week break at home due to complaints from people that the drink attracted flies, pressure from her clients inspired a Lieutenant Colonel to build her a kiosk to make it more conducive. Her family was later posted out of Enugu to Abeokuta but Mammy continued the business wherever they were posted to while she added snacks that would interest the soldiers’.

Interestingly, whenever her family was transferred to another state, she would hand over the business to women who were interested in it but asked that they retain the name. Mammy registered her business as “Mammy Market” in 1971. By the time her husband retired, the business had grown into a supermarket and a transport business. Till date when ever a military barrack is built a mammy market is always built with it. Mammy market are also created in NYSC orientation camps.

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Ten (10) facts about the first female Ekiti Speaker, Rt.Hon Olubunmi Adelugba.

Ten (10) facts about the first female Ekiti Speaker, Rt.Hon Olubunmi Adelugba.

The Ekiti State House of Assembly has appointed Olubunmi Adelugba as the new Speaker of the House.

This followed the sacking of Gboyega Aribisogan on Monday by seventeen out of the 25 members of the House.

1. Adelugba is the first female Speaker in the history of the Assembly since the return to democracy in 1999.

2. She is a member of the All Progressives Congress in the state.

3. Adelugba was elected into the Ekiti Assembly in 2019.

4. Adelugba has more than two decades of work experience in rendering Audit and Corporate Advisory Services as well as Finance Consultancy.

5. She worked in Olusola Adekanola & Co as Principal Consultant, a team that started Accelerated Revenue Generation as a means of boosting State Governments’ Internally Generated Revenue.

6. She was in ActionAid Nigeria as the Management Accountant and ActionAid International Cameroun as Head of Finance providing a lead in the internal, international and statutory Audit support for the Countries’ program.

7. She served as pioneer Honourable State Commissioner for Labour, Productivity and Human Capital Development.

8. She was Special Adviser, Revenue Matters and Taxation, in the state.

7. She is presently the Managing Partner of Bunmi Adelugba & Co and Boomade Professional Services and also coordinates interface with clients.

8. Adelugba holds a Masters’ degree in Financial Management.

9. She is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria, Fellow of Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria and Chartered Public Finance Accountant.

10. She is a practicing Accountant and Tax Practitioner.

Capt. Sunday Adebomi extends warmly congratulations to newly appointees.

Capt. Sunday Adebomi extends warmly congratulations to newly appointees.

.....described Gov. Oyebanji decisions as the best.

Captain Sunday Ebenezer Adebomi, one of All Progressives Congress APC stalwart in Ekiti State has described the recent appointments made by the state governor, His Excellency Gov. Biodun Oyebanji Abayomi as meritorious aimed to lead the state to high peak. 

Capt. Sunday Adebomi who disclosed this in a press interview on Saturday said his excellency made a good decision by appointing high intellectual, and integrity, resources people to aid fastest growth of the state. 

"To me appointment must be earned on the scores of competence, character and creativity, and on these, the appointees have discharged themselves creditably well, he explained."

Earlier he had congratulated all the appointees and wish them best of luck in their various offices.

"In that spirit of partnership, I warmly congratulates all my leaders that are appointed as Special Advisers and Commissioners to His Excellency Mr. Biodun Oyebanji Abayomi. I wish you all success in the fulfilment of your new mandate to guide the state towards democratic governance, human and economic developments, he said".

He therefore, urged the new appointees to see their appointments as an opportunity to contribute their time, talent and expertise to the overall development of the State.

"As you all resumed to your various offices you are expected to bring to bear your wealth of experience and leverage your competences to meet the expectation of our peoples."

The new appointees and their portfolios are: Akin Oyebode Commissioner for Finance, and Oyebanji Filani, Commissioner for Health.

The Special Advisers are Niyi Adebayo, Budget, Economic Planning and Performance Management; Tayo Adeola, Investment, Trade and industry; Ebenezer Boluwade, Agriculture and Food Security; Kofoworola Aderiye, Education, Science and Technology; Jide Awe, Political and Inter Party Affairs; Tope Ogunleye, Bureau of Special Project; Seun Fakuade, Governance, Reforms and Innovation; and Olayinka Oyebode, Media and Strategy/Chief Press Secretary.

Muslims Thank Oyebanji Over Adubiaro's Appointment.

Muslims Thank Oyebanji Over Adubiaro's Appointment.

.....Pray for the success of Ekiti Government. 

The Supreme Council of Islamic Affairs, Ado-Ekiti local government chapter has shown their profound appreciation to the Executive Governor of Ekiti State, His Excellency, Mr. Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji for appointing Dr(Mrs) Habibat Omolara Adubiaro as Secretary to State Government(SSG)

The Executives of SCIA led by their Chairman, Alfa Tiamiyu Olalere paid the SSG a congratulatory visit on Thursday.  

The council through its chairman said the gov has impressed Muslims in Ekiti state with Dr. Adubiaro's appointment as SSG. He described the appointment of the University Don as a great favour done muslim community in Ekiti state.

"We Muslims in Ekiti state especially in Ado-Ekiti local government under aegis of Supreme Council of Islamic Affairs are extremely grateful to the Governor for honouring us with one of the bigger positions in government.  The Governor has shown that he is a man of his word.

"We are also grateful that the gov. not only give us a Muslim but a credible one. We have known Dr. Adubiaro over the years as a trustworthy person who has been representing Islam very well"

The cleric furthered by praying for the successful tenure of Governor Oyebanji in office.

"The only thing we Muslims can only do to appreciate the Governor is to pray for him. He shall succeed in office"

Responding, she thanked the Muslim council for the courtesy visit and reiterated her commitment to always represent well the interest of islam. She stated further that God has always come first in everything she does.

Dr. Adubiaro assured them that she would not disappoint them and always be up to task in her responsibilities. 

"I am extremely grateful for your courtesy visit. I have not for once disappoint you. During my first appointment, I took some steps in the interest of Muslims.

"Anywhere I find myself, I always put God first. Only God can reward someone's efforts. 

"Be rest assured that I will represent you well. I won't let you down"

2023: Tinubu Support Group (CBA) Inaugurated In Ekiti State.

2023: Tinubu Support Group (CBA) Inaugurated In Ekiti State.

Ahead of the 2023 general election, a support group working to actualise the All Progressive Congress (APC) candidate, Senator  Bola Ahmed Tinubu Presidency, know as City Boy Ambassadors (CBA), has inaugurated its State and Local Government Coordinators in the states.

Deputy National DG, Alhaji Dada ADELEKE, while performing the inauguration, charged the State and LGAs Coordinators to properly, under the vision and mission of the socio-political group, harmonize their activities with other interest groups back in their various states.

The event that took place in the state capital Ado-Ekiti, on Thursday, was well attended by members of the group from the 16 LGAs and towns in the Sate.

Senator Representing Ekiti Central Senatorial District at the National Assembly, Senator Michael Opeyemi Bamidele MOB, stressed that there were silent majority of followers at the grassroot, hence, he charged the Coordinators to go and deepen activities of the group at their various wards and Council Areas to ensure victory for the party.

In his brief acceptance speech, the State Director, Amb. Yinka Akinlua, and National General Secretary, Engr. Rasheed Adewumi while, appreciating all the dignitaries of APC and other supporters of the party that graced the occasion, urged the executives to shun politics of sentiment and work with all their hearts for the victory of All Progressive Congress (APC) candidate, Senator  Bola Ahmed Tinubu Presidency.

Among the dignitaries that graced the occasion were: Senator Michael Opeyemi Bamidele MOB, Pharm Kolapo Joshua Olatunde, NLC Chairman Ekiti State, Hon Adebayo Morakinyo, CEO D-BLISS TIT HOTEL, Ado-Ekiti, Hon. Deji Adesokan JARU, Chief Mrs. Helen Adesida, Mr Oluwole Bamidele Eleka.

Others are: Prince Kayode Ogunmekan, National DG, Alhaji Dada ADELEKE, Deputy National DG, Hon Muyiwa Omotosho, National Financial Secretary, Dr Adubi Adekiya, National Treasurer, Mr Lanre Ayoade, National Strategic Communication, Engr, Southwest Geo-Political Zonal Director, Hon Akinsiji, National Media Director, Otunba Oguneko, Director Ogun State, Hon Tomiwa Alli, Director Oyo State, Efe Michael, Director Ondo State, Adekanbi Gbenga, CBA Youth Leader Osun State,  Princess Ogunmekan and host of others graced the occasion.

Women Senior Civil Servants seek Ekiti First Lady's support on possible Collaboration on Career Development, Mentorship.

Women Senior Civil Servants seek Ekiti First Lady's support on possible Collaboration on Career Development, Mentorship. 

Top women civil servants in Ekiti State, under the auspices of Women in Management, have visited the wife of the Governor, Dr. Olayemi Oyebanji and rubbed minds with her on their activities in the state.

According to the coordinator of the group, Mrs. Oluyemi Kayode Ojo, members are drawn  from various cadres in the civil service, with the multifaceted  objective of providing mentorship for junior colleagues and young boys and girls in schools.

 Ojo, a Permanent Secretary,  pointed out that as a group of women in management cadre in Ekiti civil service, the major focus of Women in Management is to  serve as the mother hen for their junior colleagues, by protecting their interest as well as giving them career mentorship. 

As parts of their objectives, the coordinator also stated that Women in Management often goes beyond civil service by providing guidance to young girls in school, especially in the area of career and hygiene. 

While reaffirming their dedication to the Biodun Oyebanji's-led administration, the group expressed their readiness to work with the office of the First Lady to strengthen their objectives within and outside the civil service. 

"Our program is focused not only on our members but are extended to officers at the lower cadre. We also go extra mile to impact on young boys and girls in schools in the area of career development, provision of sanitary items and offering of educative tips on personal hygiene, " she said.

Responding, the First Lady, Dr. Oyebanji, said she was excited listening to some of the beautiful objectives and achievements of Women in Management, especially as it concerns professionalism,  humanitarian services and  mentorship. She also gave the group express assurance of possible collaboration  in a bid to ensure further development in the state.

Road Safety A Collective Responsibility For Everyone, says FRSC Official.

Road Safety A Collective Responsibility For Everyone, says FRSC Official.

By: Olamide Akinwumi 

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) of Ihiala Local Government Area of Anambra State has called on National Youths Service Corps Members in the LGA to abide by traffic rules and regulations and to helps in enlighten Nigerians on road safety rules. 

Commander I Nwokeji, the Public Enlightenment Officer, Ihiala LGA, Anambra, made the call during the special enlightenment programme to mark this year 2022 national remembrance day of accident victim.

Nwokeji said that road safety is everybody’s business and should not be left only for traffic managers to handle.

"There is no vocabulary for safety, therefore, its important to everybody not narrow to Road safety Corp."

Earlier, he urged the jointly National Youth Service Community Developments Service Groups, namely:(Medical and Health, ICT and FRSC) Corps Members to spread and enlighten Nigerians on the benefit of Road safety.

He said, "education is vital for people of all ages. As a responsible citizen, you should be aware of each and every road safety rules. Observation is the key skill you need in ensuring road safety. As Corps Members Safety education should begins right from your various Primary Place of Assignments. By obeying safety rules and regulations, you can save yourself and others on the road, he explained."

Speaking on the precautions when plying roads to avoid crash and accident Nwokeji said, " it is better to stay on the left side of the road at all times. When you are changing lanes, signal others by means of hand signals and direction indicators.

"He added that by setting permissible speed limit, someone will be able to control traffic and thus ensure public road safety. Police officials are now making use of automated machines to track the speed of vehicles. And they can impose penalty on people who are violating the speed limit.

"In addition to this, seat belts should be made compulsory for ensuring Public road safety. You can persuade people's using two wheelers to use helmets to avoid unwanted head injuries, he explained."

He described the major causes of Accident on the road as human factors.

He said, "before taking vehicle to the road, it is necessary for you to check the condition of your vehicles and motorcycle. You should check out the petrol/diesel limit, bald tyres, glass wipers etc. carefully. But because of our nonchalant attitude we do things in the way we likes that later implicate others and cause damages."

In appreciation, the Corps members promise to utilise the skills gained in the lectures to sensitize students and people's in their various primary place of assignments.

Ekiti TUC Women Wing Pledges Support For Oyebanji-Led Government.

Ekiti TUC Women Wing Pledges Support For Oyebanji-Led Government.

..…as First Lady expresses willingness to partner TUC's Women Commission, others on fight against Indiscipline.

The women wing of the Trade Union Congress (TUC), Ekiti State Chapter, otherwise known as Women Commission, has pledged their support for the administration of Mr. Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji. 

Speaking during a courtesy visit to the Wife of the Governor, Dr. Olayemi Oyebanji,  in Ado Ekiti on Wednesday, the Chairperson of TUC’s Women Commission, Comrade Olukemi Ogundele said the union members are solidly behind the government of the day and will always make themselves available anytime the First Lady call them out for support.

She said, "We are here for a few reasons; to congratulate you on the victory of your husband at the poll, the inauguration that follows and to also identify and celebrate with you your first birthday  in office. Another reason while we are here is to assure Her Excellency that the entire women in the Trade Union Congress, Ekiti State Council are solidly in support of your husband’s administration and policies of government  for the betterment of the good people and the entire Ekiti women in particular", she stressed.

According to the union leader, the labour has always made themselves relevant at various programs such as, International Day of the Girl Child, international women's day, various programs against indiscipline in the society and different seminars and workshops, both locally and abroad.

She therefore enjoined the present administration to prioritize the welfare of workers in the state for optimal commitment to work.

Responding, Dr. Oyebanji appreciated the team for having the love of the people at heart, which informed  their promise to support the present administration to strengthen development in the state.

"We have a lot to do together in terms of collaborative effort towards having a better Ekiti State. There is a lot of decadence and indiscipline that are needed to be reduced to the barest minimum in our society and we shall not hesitate to engage strategic partners like you in this regard", Dr. Oyebanji added.

Ekiti First Lady Reads Riot Act to Rapists, Promoters of Gender-Based Violence.

Ekiti First Lady Reads Riot Act to Rapists, Promoters of Gender-Based Violence.

Anyone caught engaged in gender-based violence in Ekiti State will not be spared irrespective of his or her status and whatever circumstances, the First Lady, Dr. Olayemi Oyebanji, has announced.

Oyebanji made the pronouncement in Ado-Ekiti while receiving members of the State Sexual Assualt Referral Centres in her office.

According to the First Lady, there are tendencies for people to engage in rape and assault now because of the belief that the fight against such immoral behaviour had ended with Erelu Bisi Fayemi's exit from office.  

She however emphasised that the laws were still in force and operational, adding that the present administration will frown at any attempt by any individual or group to promote indecent behaviour in the society.

Earlier, the coordinator, Ekiti State Sexual Assault Referral Centre, Barrister Rita Ilevbare had sought government's support for aggressive sensitization of law enforcement agencies on their commitment to the referral centres.

In a similar development, Dr. Oyebanji has promised to collaborate with the Medical Women Association of Nigeria (MWAN), in achieving their desired goals in the area of care-giving and issues relating to Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), Gender-Based Violence and other issues that are inimical to the future of the girl child as well as women development.

The President of the association in Ekiti State, Dr. Esther Akinsooto took the wife of the governor through various activities the association had embarked upon and still pushing to better the lots of women and children. 

Dr. Akinsooto emphasized the need for the present administration to carry the association along so that they would be on the same page in addressing women and children health challenges.

Oyebanji restates commitment to rapid development of Ekiti.

Oyebanji restates commitment to rapid development of Ekiti.

…..Says Ekiti is a veritable ground for investors.

Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji, has reiterated the commitment of his administration to creating an enabling environment for investment to thrive.

The Governor, who stated this in Ado-Ekiti on Wednesday at a one-day panel review meeting on Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) of the proposed integrated agricultural project within Iyemero Agricultural Corridor noted the assurance that the project would take cognizance of  safety of the environment.

While commending the team for embarking on the panel review,  Governor Oyebanji commended the management FMS Limited and assured them that his government would support their activities because it would be in the best interest of the people of Ekiti.

He noted that the project would promote aggressive development of the state through creation of jobs, improvement in the economy as well as place Ekiti on the national map of producing states in Nigeria.

“Coming today underscores the importance I attach to this project and because I’m so close to the team, I know that from day one they have placed all safety nets to this project. I’m sure its going to comply with expertise with respect to very good and safe environment for plants and for the inhabitants.

“And I must commend your team for coming to do this panel review and I hope this will be concluded in the shortest possible time. As a government, we will back FMS Farms, we will put our weight behind it because it is in our interest as a state and as a people to get this done.

“I’ve always believed that the  road to prosperity is productivity. If the people are productive, the economy will change. One day, money will stop coming from Abuja, that is the truth and every discerning state must start to prepare for it and the road to that is what we are doing today. We have other investors that are coming up, but FMS limited is as at the forefront and we will support them.

Earlier, the Minister of Environment, Alhaji Mohammed Abdulahi, confirmed that President Mohammadu  Buhari acknowledged the contribution of Ekiti State to food security in the country. He highlighted the importance of the integrated agricultural sector with particular concern to safety of the environment especially in this era of climate change.

The Minister, who was represented by a Director in the Ministry, Dr Musa Gashau, revealed that the project fell under agricultural rural development sector of the economy which is expected to increase the agricultural value chain and food security in the country as well as fight the menace of climate change and make Ekiti become one of the agricultural destinations in the country.

Also at the event were the Managing Director /Chief Executive of FMS Farms limited, Bunmi Akingba, representative of the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources, Mr Adelusi Adeyemi; Chairman, Ikole Local Government, Mr Sola Olominu; Chairman, Ajoni LCDA, Prince Micheal Ogungbemi and stakeholders from the host community, Iyemero Ekiti in Ikole local government area.

🆔 ALUTA: OUR HOPE 2023.

🆔 ALUTA: OUR HOPE 2023.

"I always believe that ultimately, if people are paying attention to the needs of others, then we get good government and good leadership."~ 🆔 ALUTA 2022.

The good people of Oye Constituency II deserve quality representation of their interests at the State House of Assembly. 

 We deserve someone who is majorly focused on not just the representation of our interests but one who is willing to give his best and serve the people to the best of his capability. 🆔 ALUTA is dependable, he is capable and he is committed to good and effective representation.

When you want to transform a system, look for the man with the right leadership orientation; he will deliver with unimaginable precision. Comr. Odebunmi Idowu popularly known as 🆔 ALUTA is an epitome of radically profound leadership. 

An effective leader does not stand alone for what ever reason, he's actively involved in the affairs of his people, and has a good idea of what their challenges are.

Comr. Odebunmi Idowu 🆔 ALUTA is more than ready to serve and represent the noble people of Oye Constituency II, effectively and efficiency. 

Together, let's rescue our constituency by voting in the best as our MHA come 2023.

Support🙏, Preach 🎺 and Vote🗳️ for Comr. Odebunmi Idowu (🆔 ALUTA) 4 EKHA come 2023.

🆔 ALUTA de, ire wole de fun wa ni Oye Constituency II 2023.

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ALPHABET "🅾️"

ALPHABET "🅾️"

...its very easy for the letter 'O' to destroy and reshape one's life.

In all the Yoruba alphabet I so much fear letter 'O' because its very easy for the letter 'O' to destroy and reshape one's life.

The first '🅾️' is Obi (Parents). One can be wealthy through parental blessings and some youth have contacted curse through their parents, it's only God Almighty that can cure them through prayers and seeking for forgiveness. Adura Obi wa agba ni ori wa ni oruko Jesus.

The second '🅾️' is Obinrin (woman), one can be wealthy and become someone in life through women and one can as well be redundant if care is not taken. My brother there's no gain neither no achievements in womanising. So ra fun Obinrin.

The third '🅾️' is Owo (money), if you have enough money people will hail you, recognize you and become your friends, but listen most youth have met their untimely death running after money (to get by all mist). Too much excess of looking for money will make one's commit crime and it kills.

The fourth '🅾️ is Omi (water), water is for bathing, drinking and as well use for others important needs, you can't fight water but there are some being that cab harbour evil for one through water.  Omi aye o ni gbe walo. Ase odumare.

The fifth '🅾️' is Ogun (battle), if one is being afflicted with challenges people will say one has problem but there are some nations that fought battles and won in which things turn out well for them. Ogun aye o ni ja awa ati idile wa ni oruko Jesus.

We're all learner in life nobody is 100% percent perfect except God Almighty, do your own and leave the rest for God to judge. Remember, what you sow is what you will reap, always endeavour to contribute meaningful to humanity development. Life Laughs At Us When We Are Unhappy, Life Smiles At Us When We Are Happy, But Life Salutes Us When We Make Others Happy.


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OYEBANJI APPOINTS EIGHT SPECIAL ADVISERS.

OYEBANJI APPOINTS EIGHT SPECIAL ADVISERS.

...Urged them to see their appointments as an opportunity to contribute their talent and expertise to the state development. 

In a bid to position the administration for excellent service delivery, Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji, has appointed eight Special Advisers, to play some strategic roles in the government.

The new Special Advisers who are cabinet ranked are:

Mr Niyi Adebayo (Budget, Economic Planning and Performance Management)

Mrs Tayo Adeola (Investment, Trade and industry)

Mr Ebenezer Boluwade (Agriculture and Food Security)

Dr (Mrs) Kofoworola Aderiye ( Education, Science and Technology)

Chief Jide Awe (Political and Inter Party Affairs)

Architect Tope Ogunleye (Bureau of Special Project)

Mr Seun Fakuade (Governance, Reforms and Innovation)

Mr Yinka Oyebode (Media and Strategy/ CPS)

Governor Oyebanji, urged the new appointees to see their appointments as an opportunity to contribute their time, talent and expertise to the overall development of the State.

The new Special Advisers will be sworn-in on Friday, November 18, 2022. 

Meanwhile, Brigadier-General Ebenezer Ogundana (rtd) has been re-appointed as Security Adviser to the Governor with immediate effect.   

Signed

Yinka Oyebode Chief Press Secretary to the Governor

14-11-2022

Ekiti federal lawmakers restate commitment to state, pledge support for Oyebanji.

Ekiti federal lawmakers restate commitment to state, pledge support for Oyebanji.

The six House of Representatives members and three Senators from Ekiti State have reiterated their commitment to the rapid development of the state, just as they pledged their unflinching support for Governor Biodun Oyebanji administration.

Speaking on behalf of the Parliamentarians in Ado- Ekiti during a courtesy visit to the Governor in his office, the Senator representing Ekiti Central Senatorial District, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele and the Senator, representing Ekiti North, Senator Olubunmi Adetunmbi, assured Governor Oyebanji that the legislators would ensure they secure all necessary attention of the federal and international development agencies to the state using their individual and collective connections.

The Senators, who said they were in Ado- Ekiti to officially commiserate with Governor Oyebanji on the demise of the Speaker of the House of Assembly Rt. Hon. Funminiyi Afuye, as well as to give the Governor feedback on the assignments he gave them.

They called on Ekiti people within and outside the state to join hands with the Governor to move the state forward, describing Oyebanji as a proactive leader who leads by example.

The Legislators who said they were also in town to take up fresh assignment from the governor in line with their commitment to Governor Oyebanji's transformative moves to ensure the welfare of Ekiti people.

“I am in Company of my senior brother, distinguished Senator Olubunmi Adetumbi and we are here to further consult on what His Excellency started three weeks ago when he met with the entire National Assembly caucus comprising three Senators and six House of Representatives members and he gave us various assignments as to how we could join hands with the state government to pull all the human and financial resources available at the centre to Ekiti. 

“We know that it is something that means so much to the Governor and he’s taking it very seriously and after he held this meeting with us, he had been in Abuja twice to follow up at different MDAs and so for us this is something that means so much to him and he is leading by example in that regards. We could not but key into this aspiration and vision and part of what we are able to do today is to review and see where we stand and give him report of some of the assignments he gave us and take fresh assignments as we go back to Abuja so that we can easily liaise with our colleagues to know that the good works continues, Senator Bamidele said.

Oyebanji, Fayemi, Adebayo, Senators bid farewell to Ekiti Speaker, Afuye.

Oyebanji, Fayemi, Adebayo, Senators bid farewell to Ekiti Speaker, Afuye.

 …as late speaker is buried in Ikere.

Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji on Friday led other dignitaries including the immediate past Governor of the state, Dr Kayode Fayemi; Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Otunba Niyi Adebayo and Ondo State Deputy Governor, Mr Lucky Ayegbatiwa, to grace the burial of the late Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon Funminiyi Afuye in Ikere-Ekiti.

The remains of the late Speaker proceeded in a motorcade from Ado-Ekiti, the state capital to Ikere Ekiti on Thursday after a special valedictory plenary session and lying in state ceremony at the State House of Assembly Complex.

In his sermon, the Bishop of Anglican Diocese of Ekiti State, Rt. Rev’d Olusola Ajayi, who took his text from the Book of Ecclesiastes Chapter 1 verse 2, stressed the need for everyone to live an impactful life in view of the inevitability of death. He urged the congregation to always take a cue form the lives of people who lived exemplary lives.

The Clergy affirmed that nobody brought anything into the world and nobody will take anything back, hence, he urged everyone to live in the fear of God and serve in the purpose of God for their lives.

Rev’d Ajayi who urged the children of the late Speaker to emulate their father’s selfless service to the community, state and the country, also prayed for the widow, Mrs Titilayo Afuye and the children.

Governor Biodun Oyebanji, in an interview with newsmen shortly after the funeral service held at St. Peter’s Anglican Church, Ikere Ekiti, described the late Speaker as a loyal and decent man who gave his life to humanity.

The Governor added that the late Rt. Hon Afuye was a consummate lawyer and principled politician who worked tirelessly for the sustenance of democracy in Nigeria and ensure cordial working relationship between the executive and the legislative arms of government in Ekiti.

“Hon. Afuye was a consummate lawyer and highly principled politician. He was a very loyal and decent man. He worked tirelessly for the attainment of democracy in this country. We shall miss him, but we thanked God for his life. Mr Oyebanji stated.

The deceased’s eldest son, Mr Oluseye Afuye, thanked God for the impact his late father made in his community and in the lives of the people of the state. He also expressed the appreciation of the family to the state government, Governor Oyebanji, and former Governor Fayemi for their love and support for the late speaker.

Members of the State Executive Council, members of the Assembly and several prominent politicians, speakers of state assemblies and heads of institutions also attended the burial ceremony.

The late Rt. Hon Afuye who took over as Speaker of the State Assembly on June 6, 2019, died on October 19, 2022. He was aged 66 years.

Other dignitaries at the event include the state deputy Governor, Chief (Mrs) Monisade Afuye; Ekiti State first Lady, Dr olayemi Oyebanjii; former first lady, Erelu Bisi Fayemi, former deputy Governors – Otunba Bisi Egbeyemi, Prof Modupe Adelabu; and Surveyor Abiodun Aluko; Senators Bamidele Opeyemi, and Olubunmi Adetunmbi, Hon Femi Bamisile and Deputy Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon Hakeem Jamiu were also in attendance.

EKHA: OYE CONSTITUENCY II, IT'S YOUTH'O'CLOCK.

EKHA: OYE CONSTITUENCY II, IT'S YOUTH'O'CLOCK.

To represent a politically sensitive people in OYE CONSTITUENCY II,  it's beyond lies and deciets but a geniue and sincere commitment towards serving the good people of OYE CONSTITUENCY II at the Ekiti State House of Assembly (EKHA). It requires someone with a proven quality to perform with a good background information and understanding of the area and its people, therefore, Comr. Odebunmi Idowu (ID ALUTA) remains the only formula to solve the equation to balance our great constituency . He is the only one standing with requires experience when we are talking of grassroots politics, he knows what his people want at every point in time.

The best we can get is a leader who thinks about our future by preparing the youths to be better engaged and self reliant. A lot of our youthful and useful generation needed just a small push with an enabling environment to scale through and weather the storm. Comr. Odebunmi Idowu (ID ALUTA), is that leader who will hold the youths by the hand, clear the path for them and ensure they sail through. 

Service to mankind and humanity has always been one of the focal points of Comr. Odebunmi Idowu (ID ALUTA). ID ALUTA is a blessing to Oye Constituency II Ekiti State, Nigeria and Humanity as a whole. 

Join us as we march towards a rebirth of Oye Constituency II through effective representation with Comr. Odebunmi Idowu (ID ALUTA) 4 EKHA 2023.

🆔 ALUTA de, ire wole de fun wa ni Oye Constituency II 2023.

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"2023: Ekiti CBA Fixed Inauguration, Content Display Date".

"2023: Ekiti CBA Fixed Inauguration, Content Display Date".

The City Boy Ambassadors (CBA), a Socio-Political group in Nigeria and Diaspora, Ekiti State Chapter set to inaugurates its Working Committee for the actualisation of the presidential ambition of the National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

The inauguration is scheduled to hold on Thursday 17th November, 2022 at De-Bliss Tit Hotel Back of Alade Filling station Awedele bye-bye, Ado-Ekiti State.

A press statement released by the Movement’s Director of Media and Publicity, Comr. Olamide Akinwumi James, and jointly signed by  Amb. Yinka Akinlua, Ekiti CBA Director and Engr. Rasheed Adewumi Omo-Imam, CBA National General Secretary, said the group was set up to mobilize support across the town's in the state for Tinubu ahead of 2023 general election.

The statement read: “Our core objective is to galvanize support across the state for the enthronement of Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu presidency in the coming 2023 elections.

“We firmly believe in his ability to drive the Nigerian state. We believe that he has the experience and exposure to resolve Nigeria’s myriad of problems which only a good manager like him can fix.

“It is expected that with the emergence of Asiwaju as the next president of Nigeria, the country has got solutions to all problems.”

The group Leaders disclosed that the Movement would spread its tentacles to all the sixteen 16 local government areas and tows in the state.

Ojuawo Meets Ekiti South West LG APC Stakeholders.

Ojuawo Meets Ekiti South West LG APC Stakeholders.

Candidate of All Progressive Congress for Ekiti South Federal Constituency I, Air Vice Marshal Adeniyi Ojuawo (Retd) Tuesday met with APC leaders in Ekiti South West Local Government, in Ilawe, in preparation for the imminent 2023 general elections.

AVM Ojuawo thanked the leaders for the cooperation and warmth he has received from them so far. According to the candidate 'it is worth mentioning in a meeting like this that I appreciate your sense of organisation in this local government, each time I visit. I have come this time to listen to you as your candidate and would-be representative by the grace of God come May 2023. it is important we discuss as a family, Ojuawo Added.'

Responding, the Chairman of Ekiti South West Local Government, Honorable Richard Apolola, aka Sikira, commended the respect AVM Ojuawo has for the party hierarchy and members, and assured the candidate of the support of the local government in his bid for a seat in the lower chamber of the national Assembly. 

'Sir,  these are my people that will deliver  in the next election as we did for BAO. However, I implore you to build on it and live up to your words by not jettisoning us after your victory. I advise you have the contact and establish relationship with these people for good reward and robust relationship onward, Hon Apolola admonished. Also Mrs Mary Faje, former Senatorial Women Leader charged AVM Ojuawo to be more accessible and operate open door policy in his engagement with the people for his popularity to continue soar.

Another party leader, Mr Adeniyi Adedara, advised AVM Ojuawo not to panic about Ekiti South West, 'we are very reliable and we'll live up to your expectation, just ensure your people deliver their units and wards in the coming election'. He said.

Mrs Banke Onileowo, Vice Chairman, ESWLG emphasised that the voting strength of the local government cannot be pushed aside in Ekiti South Constituency 1, 'we take every election serious and committed to our party candidates at all levels. Please the place and role of women are very critical in the entire electoral process, I will want you to deal with them through their identifiable leaders in order for the work to be easy for you and the party'.

In Addition, Mr Kolawole Genge, the former Chaiman of ESWLG, urged the leaders in attendance to focus on how to win the elections for now, asking the candidate to make his campaign team more inclusive to accommodate the various interests in the constituency. 

Other leaders who spoke at the interactive meeting included Mr. Festus Ojo, the Chairman of Wards Chairmen, Ekiti South West Party Chairman, Mr. Festus Olajide and Hon Yemi Alatise, GM EKSCDA 

In his response, AVM Ojuawo thanked them for their suggestions and candid advice. He expressed his delight at the family-like and frank nature of the discussions. He said with the contributions made by everyone he was assured that Ekiti South West really meant business and victory would be attained.

In Ojuawo entourage were Otunba Kayode Fasae, Coordinator of his campaign team as well as members of the media  team 

~RAO MEDIA TEAM

Sen. Adeyeye visits Oyebanji, pledges support.

Sen. Adeyeye visits Oyebanji, pledges support.

A former Minister of State for Works, Senator Dayo Adeyeye has assured Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji of his support and cooperation to enable him deliver the dividends of democracy to the people of the State.

Prince Adeyeye during a courtesy visit to Governor Oyebanji on Thursday in his office in Ado-Ekiti, described the Governor as a true Ekiti person with vast experience in governance. He also described as lauded the actions of the Governor in his early days in office.

Adeyeye, a former Governorship aspirant in the state also enjoined Ekiti people to cooperate with Governor Oyebanji in the interest of the development of the State, noting that he had started well judging from the steps he had taken in his drive to reposition the state for greater heights.

“My call is to the people of Ekiti state to support Governor Biodun Oyebanji, he is the one that God has chosen for this time and all of us in politics are working towards the development and progress of Ekiti State. So, he is at the helm of affairs at this moment, I will enjoin all Ekiti people to please cooperate with him to move this state forward”.

Receiving the former Minister, Oyebanji revealed that he had always studied Adeyeye as a political mentor with enviable commitment to the advancement of the course of the common Ekiti people.

The Governor promised to continue to seek his advice and other of well -meaning Ekiti leaders on the best way to develop the State.

Oyebanji also commiserated with Prince Adeyeye over the demise of his friend and late Speaker of the Ekiti State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Funminiyi Afuye.

“One thing I know about Senator Adeyeye is that he may like me but if I don’t do well he will call me and tell me, so they are putting me on my toes and I will continue to do the right things to ensure the advancement of our state.

“He is my political leader and he has been a mentor for years, unknown to a lot of people, Senator Adeyeye has been someone I had been under-studying politically and I have learnt a lot from him. He is committed to the development of the state and anything that will lead to the advancement and the course of the common people, you’ll find him there.” the Governor said.

ID ALUTA 2023!!!

ID ALUTA 2023!!!
"Leadership comes as nature's gift basked in divinity".

A good governance start from setting your priorities right. While a government can't do everything, the right thing at the right time is still achievable.

We need a Candidate who has a true Leadership skill. A Candidate who is acceptable by all. One who appeals to the young and the old, the rich and the poor, the Muslim and the Christian.

Comr. Odebunmi Idowu, is an integrity man as his adherence to moral and ethical principles; his soundness of moral character. The choice of an exemplary leader like Comr. Odebunmi Idowu to lead Oye Constituency II to another phase of greatness will be an excellent choice for the masses and the betterment of the constituency at large.

Comr. Odebunmi Idowu (ID ALUTA) no doubt is a natural born leader. One who is meticulously focused towards growth, development, equality, fairness and justice.

Service to mankind and humanity has always been one of the focal points of Comr. Odebunmi Idowu (ID ALUTA). ID ALUTA is a blessing to Oye Constituency II Ekiti  State, Nigeria and Humanity.

Join us as we march towards a rebirth of Oye Constituency II through effective representation with Comr. Odebunmi Idowu (ID ALUTA) 4 EKHA 2023.

🆔 ALUTA de, ire wole de fun wa ni Oye Constituency II 2023.

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ÌGBÀYÍ ÁYẸWÁ!

ÌGBÀYÍ ÁYẸWÁ!
...Now, Let's Succeed Together.

Over the years, Mr. Akintunde Rotimi, has been devoting his time and wealth, rendering  humanitarian services towards the upliftment of our constituency. This is  premised on his valid conviction that for a society to grow, such society must invest heavily in its citizenry, because citizens are the predominant determining factors in defining the stability of the society & in repositioning the polity.

Mr. Akintunde Rotimi, interest in vying for this  post is informed by the ravaging poor standard of living in our constituency and the deprivation of the basic social amenities as a result of bad representation and absence of transparent leadership in our constituency over the years.

Therefore, in putting a stoppage to all these menace in our constituency, our support and vote for a responsible and dependable candidate like (Mr. Akintunde Rotimi,), as Member of Federal House of Representatives, representing our Constituency (Ikole/Oye Federal Constituency) becomes imperative.

His missions for our constituency includes but not limited to the following;

👉1.Education

👉2. Healthcare

👉3. Economic Empowerment

👉4. Social Security

👉5. Infrastructure etc..

Nelson Mandela once said, "It always seems impossible until it's done". Thereby, I strongly believe that our goals are achievable by voting in Mr. Akintunde Rotimi, a man that oozes competency in leadership, patriotism and integrity, as a Member of Federal House of Representatives, representing our Constituency (Ikole/Oye Federal Constituency).

Now is the time. We are the ones we have been waiting for. Ìgbàyí Áyẹwá!
Now, Let's Succeed Together! To provide a better Representation to his Constituents.

SUPPORT, CANVAS AND VOTE FOR MR. AKINTUNDE ROTIMI COMES 2023.
Together, let's rescue our constituency by voting in the best as our MHR comes 2023.

ONIMESI HONOURS OJUAWO WITH AWARD OF EXCELLENCE.

ONIMESI HONOURS OJUAWO WITH AWARD OF EXCELLENCE.

The Onimesi of Imesi Ekiti, His Royal Majesty Oba Festus Olatunji Olatunde, Ola Ibiyemi II Monday conferred an award of Excellence on the APC candidate for the House of Representatives in Ekiti South Federal Constituency 1, Air Vice Marshal Rufus Adeniyi Ojuawo (retd).

The award was in recognition of his excellent service to humanity and for the upliftment of Ekiti state in particular. The award ceremony took place on the sideline of the traditional Odun Ade celebrated by the ancient town to foster unity among the people and friends from other communities.

Speaking at the event Oba Olatunde said the town has gone through a lot in recent past but the time has come to unite the people and work for the future generation.

'we can achieve more as a people through unity, steadfastness and cooperation. We cannot afford to fail the future generation' said the monarch.

Reacting to the honour done to him by the community, AVM Ojuawo thanked Onimesi for the privilege given to him. 

'I will never betray the trust of Imesi people and more importantly now that I'm your son, i will always respond to your call whenever the opportunity beckons' he added.

Odun Ade Festival witnessed many cultural activities as well as Installation of high Chiefs, award of excellence and the launching of Imesi Palace project.

Dignitaries at the cultural event included, Oluyin of Iyin Ekiti, Alaaye 1 of Oke Ayedun, Ekiti State APC Chairman, Barrister Paul Omotosho, The Rector of Federal Polytechnic Ado, Engr. Dr. Dayo Aladebeye, Mrs Olaitan Ojuawo, wife of AVM Ojuawo, Otunba Kayode Fasae (Jimlas) and members of the entourage of the awardee, AVM Adeniyi Ojuawo.

A significant aspect of this year's celebration was the presence of the Ewi of Ado Ekiti, Oba Rufus Adejugbe Aladesanmi, who was the first Ewi to visit Imesi in about 400 years, signifying an end to a feud between the two communities since ancient times.

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