Ekiti Grassroot Politician, Adesokan Israel-JARU Bags Masters Degree in LAUTECH.

Ekiti Grassroot Politician, Adesokan Israel-JARU Bags Masters Degree in LAUTECH.

Ekiti grassroot politician, Adesokan Israel Jaru today in Ogbomosho, Oyo state the home town of former Governor Akala was awarded with Msc. Public administration degree by Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH).

Adesokan, forrmer SSA on internal security  was so excited at the event, appreciated God for the milestones.

While speaking with press men immediately after the event, Jaru said earning degree is one of those good things in life that place you among the top, however it takes discipline, self discipline to achieve those good things. "If you wanna be among them take the law of attraction very serous and remain silent, He said."

While you work remain silent and let the succes do the noise; law of attraction says if you change the way you tnink you start to attract new good people and things in your life. "Nothing can stop you except yourself and death. Jaru advised."

The philatopist, Adesokan in a sobber mood reflects on his past, said growing up was tough as he was born without a silver spoon, but he had a burning passion for success regardless of his many challenges and setbacks. To pursue his dream of education, he took to menial jobs to be able to sponsor himself through school. A very tough and rough adventure that caused a lot of delays, but he succeeded while getting himself honors. 

 "I Started my education at Baptist Primary School, Iyin-Ekiti, had my Senior Secondary School at Eyemote comprehensive high school and, immediately after my Senior Secondary, I took up the role of an apprentice at a barber's shop (Mr Tee Barbing Saloon) in Akure, Ondo State."  Jaru siad.

Being who he is, a tenacious and dedicated young man, he was loved by his boss and his co-apprentices. His tenacity won him an award as the best barber when he represented his boss at a competition involving barbers in Ekiti and Ondo States and since then Jaru started working on himself, his Public Service career and start to earn himself honors; awards and certificates. 

To fulfil his dreams, he later proceeded to Akwa Ibom Polytechnic where he bagged Higher National Diploma in Business Administration. 

His career in Public Service started when he joined the Department of State Security Service. He garnered a lot of experience in the service where he was known for discipline, loyalty and a deep understanding of tasks and a high success rate in assignments. Being who he is, he won the Director-General Award as the best officer in the nation in 2007/2008. He resigned voluntarily in 2009 to join politics and contributed immensely to the success of the election of his Principal, Dr Kayode Fayemi as the Governor of Ekiti State.

He was appointed as a Special Assistant to the Ekiti State Governor in 2010 but his tenacity and dedication to tasks announced him once again, he was upgraded to the position of Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Internal Security, a position he occupied till 2014. 

In October, 2021 Hon. Adesokan became a Fellow of Chartered Institute of Public Administration Of Nigeria (CIPAN) and Chartered Project Manager of the Chartered Institute of Project management, Ghana, February 2022

Jaru as popularly known by his political associates proceeded to The American Academy of Project Management where he bagged his Post Graduate Diploma(PGD) in Project management.

Today, he has added to himself the honor of Msc in public administration by the prestigious University, LAUTECH

Adesokan is currently the Chairman Ekiti petroleum task force committee as newly constituted by the present Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji.

Dignitaries in attendance include the deputy governor of Oyo state, representating Gov. Seyi makinde.

AELOGSUP Congratulates Hon. Makinde Araoye MKD On His New Appointment.

AELOGSUP Congratulates Hon. Makinde Araoye MKD On His New Appointment.

Association Of Ekiti State Local Government Student's Union Presidents AELOGSUP has Congratulates Hon. Makinde Araoye MKD on his new appointment as as member of Presidential Transition Council Coordinating Venue and Swearing -in for President and Vice President elect in preparation for swearing in ceremony on May 29, 2023.

According to the press release from the leaderships of the movement described Hon. Makinde Araoye MKD as an intelligent and friendly youthful leader in the state. 

"Congratulations on your new position. We know you’ve worked hard to reach this point, and we are so happy that you’ve been recognized for your accomplishment with this new assignment. It is well-deserved

It feels so very honored to have you as our very favorite leading leader, Handsome, intelligent and friendly youthful leader in Ekiti State, thankfulness to you for all your very work also appreciate all the very efforts that are actually being made by you.

"We always believe that having you as our very Hon. was the right decision because of all the policies and initiatives you have implemented

"Since we genuinely and firmly think that you will continue to operate in the same manner you did during your previous term in office as S. A to the Ekiti State Governor Dr John Kayode Fayemi. 

"You will also work in the same way now also

We are obliged to our most reliable Boss.

"We also appreciate the effort of our President Elect His Excellency Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu for your unconditional support and love all the way through. 

"Words are not enough to express how grateful we're in Ekiti State

Thank you for being a great example of leadership to us

We're grateful to have you as our President Elect."

Congratulations on your new appointment

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CURRENT AELOGSUP CHAIRMAN.

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FG DISPATCHES TEAM OF ENGINEERS TO ADDRESS MUDSLIDES ON ILAWE/ADO EKITI ROAD, AS GOVERNOR OYEBANJI EULOGIZES SGF, BOSS MUSTAPHA

FG DISPATCHES TEAM OF ENGINEERS TO ADDRESS MUDSLIDES ON ILAWE/ADO EKITI ROAD, AS GOVERNOR OYEBANJI EULOGIZES SGF, BOSS MUSTAPHA

A team of Engineers have been deployed by the Federal Government to Ekiti State to evolve measures towards solving the ecological challenges in some parts of the state, particularly the mudslides along Ilawe- Ado road.

This was disclosed by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha, when he received the State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji in his office in Abuja on Tuesday.

Tuesday’s visit was the second by Governor Oyebanji to the SGF office, which superintend over ecological issues across the country.

Accompanied by the Commissioner for Finance, Mr Akin Oyebode and Director General, Bureau of Public Procurement, Mr Seun Odewale, Governor Oyebanji emphasized that his latest visit was on Ilawe ecological project and the need for urgent attention on the mudslide issue which damaged parts of the road linking the town to Ado Ekiti, the state.

Thanking the Federal Government for the support received so far in addressing ecological challenges ravaging some critical spots in the state, Governor Oyebanji called for speedy intervention on the Ilawe ecological issue and other areas in tbe state before the start of the rainy season.

According to Oyebanji “this is not my first visit to the office of SGF, Boss Mustapha has been a partner to the development of Ekiti State. So I am here today in respect to Ilawe ecological project and all other ecological issues in the state.

“You know this office controls ecological office, so I am here to follow up his promise to Ekiti State and also to thank him for his support for our government.

The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha said the Federal Government was aware of the mudslide along Ilawe/Ado Ekiti road and has dispatched a team of Engineers to visit the area for a lasting solution.

There is a major challenge with one road that His Excellency has brought to my attention and we have dispatched Engineers to look at what can be done to ensure that we remedy the road and make it motorable for the good people of Ekiti State, so that they can continue to pursue their enterprises all over the state and to other states. I believe that very soon something will come out if it. We will make representations to appropriate authority for consideration”.

“We should be able to do something to ensure that Ekiti people get the benefits of the dividends of democracy”.

Mustapha said that the 2022 supplementary budget was specifically designed to captured flooding related matters, adding that Ekiti would benefit from the ecological intervention funds.

NANS EKITI JCC HAILS THE APPOINTMENT OF HON. MAKINDE ARAOYE AS TRANSITION COMMITTEE MEMBER.

NANS EKITI JCC HAILS THE APPOINTMENT OF HON. MAKINDE ARAOYE AS TRANSITION COMMITTEE MEMBER.

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIAN STUDENTS' / JOINT CAMPUS COUNCIL (NANS/JCC) EKITI AXIS

Monday, April 24, 2023

With copious and humongous delight, the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIAN STUDENTS EKITI JCC felicitates and congratulates Hon. Makinde Araoye on his appointment as member of the presidential transition committee by the President Elect of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, H.E Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, indeed this is a meritorious appointment.

Over the years, he has been building youths and students, paying school fees of numerous indigent students and catering for the responsibilities and welfare of a lot of youths and students. Hence, it is our greatest delight to witness the progress in political spheres of such a quintessential figure of philanthropy and altruism.

With the indubitable colossal contributions and impacts of Hon. Makinde Araoye to the youths and students of Ekiti state, it is indeed time for him to reap in part, the fruit of his endless labour, and on behalf of the youthful students in Ekiti state, we wholly support his appointment for all his good deeds and pray for further upliftment, while we also urge him not to desist nor be discouraged from the continuous charitable gestures the youths and students have been veritable beneficiaries because of ungrateful charlatans.

E-SIGNED:

SIKIRU ADEKUNLE (SKAY)

NANS CHAIRMAN

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ASAOLU FEMI SAMUEL (AWO)

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President-Elect Tinubu returns home, says "I'm ready for the task ahead"

President-Elect Tinubu returns home, says "I'm ready for the task ahead".

President-elect Bola Ahmed Tinubu returned to the country on Monday evening after about a month trip to Paris, France.

He was received by a mammoth crowd of enthusiastic associates and supporters who thronged the Presidential Wing of the Nnamdi Azikwe International Airport, Abuja where his plane touched down. 

The President-elect was in company with his wife, Senator Remi Tinubu, and son, Seyi Tinubu.

Among those at the airport to receive him were Vice President-elect Kashim Shettima, House of Representatives Speaker Femi Gbajabiamila as well as Governors Simon Lalong (Plateau) and Abubakar Sani-Bello (Niger), former Borno State Governor Ali Modu Sheriff.

Also at the airport were former   Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, APC Deputy National Chairman, North, Senator Abubakar Kyari, Deputy National Chairman, South, Barrister Emma Enekwu, and National Woman Leader, Dr. Betta  Edu.

There were also Senators Barau Jibril, Adeola Olamilekan Yahyi, Opeyemi Bamidele, Dayo Adeyeye, Sabi Abdullahi and Adelere Oriolowo as well as Secretary of the recently-dissolved Presidential Campaign Council, Hon. James Faleke, Hon. Babajimi Benson and Mr. Bayo Onanuga, Director of media and publicity in the dissolved Presidential Campaign Council.

Speaking to the tumultuous crowd who followed him home, the President-elect said: "I'm happy to be back. I have rested, I'm refreshed and I'm ready for the task ahead.

"Forget about what the rumour mill may have told you. I'm strong, very strong."

Asked about about his plans for the country, he said he had been consulting and planning with a view to putting together a strong team so he could hit the ground running once he assumes office on May 29. 

The President-elect left the country on March 21 for Paris on a vacation after a hectic campaign and election season.

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April 24, 2023.

Hon. Dayo Isreal Commends President-Elect, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu For Nominating More Youths Into The Presidential Transition Committees.

Hon. Dayo Isreal Commends President-Elect, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu For Nominating More Youths Into The Presidential Transition Committees.

.....Describe Their Nominations As A Reflection  Of Youth Participation In Governance. 

As over 60percent of the names of progressives who made the 14 members transition committee leadership submitted by President-Elect Asiwaju Bola Tinubu to the Presidential handing-over committee headed by the Secretary to the Federation Mr Boss Mustapha are youths who has proven track records in state and national assignments.

The APC National Youth Leader, Hon. Dayo Israel has expressed his appreciation to the president-elect and commended him for inculcating vibrant and resourceful youths into Presidential Transition Committee (PCT).

In an appreciation note he personally signed and send to the president elect,Hon. Dayo said that the inclusiveness of youths in the President Transition Committee is a reflection of Tinubu's agenda of providing more chairs of opportunities for the youth in the development of Nigeria.

Hon. Dayo Isreal decribed the former two term governor and one term senator in Lagos state and President-elect as a visionary and passionate leader with foresights and impeccable track records in grooming talented young Nigerians, irrespective of their religion, tribe, and ethnic allegiance.

Hon. Dayo Israel congratulates all those who made the list while urging progressives Nigerians to rally round them for the success of the task before them.

The National Deputy Chairman (North) of the All Progressives Congress, Senator Abubakar Kyari, will serve as committee’s finance and budget director, while Mr. Bayo Onanuga will serve as Head of Media and Publicity in the 14- member list President-Elect forward to the chairman of the Presidential Transition Committee. 

“We congratulate All our young leaders Makinde Araoye, Awokola, Stella Okotete amongst others who have been honoured with this opportunity. While we also celebrate the young at heart and friends of the youth like Senator Kyari, an ally of the youth on the NWC and Senator-Elect Musa AbdulAzeeez Yar’adua who we have no doubt will also be a youth ally in the 10th National Assembly, Senate.”

Meanwhile the National Youth Leader of APC, Hon. Dayo Israel has expressed optimism for a qualitative and top-notch handing-over of power ceremonies. He urged Nigerian youth to look forward to a prosperous Nation under the leadership of Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

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TWIN'S SEVEN SEVEN, ARTIST, THEATRICAL IMPRESARIO, OSHOGBO, NIGERIA. CIRCA:1980s

TWIN'S SEVEN SEVEN, ARTIST, THEATRICAL IMPRESARIO, OSHOGBO, NIGERIA.  CIRCA:1980s

Twins Seven Seven, born Omoba Taiwo Olaniyi Oyewale-Toyeje Oyelale Osuntoki (3 May 1944 – 16 June 2011) was a Nigerian painter, sculptor and musician. 

He was an itinerant singer and dancer before he began his career as an artist, first attending in 1964 an Mbari Mbayo workshop conducted by Ulli Beier and Georgina Beier in Osogbo. Twins Seven Seven went on to become one of the best known artists of the Osogbo School.

Twins Seven - Seven was a legend, a traditionalist, an actor, he participated in Mosebolatan by Late Moses Olaiya(Baba Sala) he was a politician, he contested and won local government election as a councillor in Osogbo in early 1980's, he was an artist/sculptor and a Musician.

He was born as Omoba Taiwo Olaniyi Oyewale-Toyeje Oyekale Osuntoki to a father, Aitoyeje, who was a Muslim from Ibadan, Oyo State, and a mother, Mary, who was a Christian from Ogidi, Kogi State, in Nigeria. The name by which he became known alludes to the fact that he was the only surviving child of seven sets of twins born to his mother, Nigeria having the world's highest twinning rate. His mother was instructed by a babalawo to drink water sacred to the river goddess Osun to ensure her child's survival. As a result, it was believed that Twins Seven Seven was a reincarnation of his great-grandfather, Osun-toki, whose name means "Osun is worthy of worship." As a child, he was often difficult to his mother, threatening to "go away" again to the spirit realm, so the babalawo would etch small incisions on his face with special medicine herbs to ensure his permanency in the physical realm. The etchings remained on his face into adulthood.

Twins Seven Seven's introduction to the arts was not through painting, but through dance at the age of 16,  part of his inspiration for dance stemming from a Yoruba custom that stated that a woman who had birthed twins should dance throughout the streets for money, so Twins Seven Seven danced on his mother's behalf.

He attended primary and secondary school, as well as briefly attending a teachers' training college for one year, and although he achieved academic success in his examinations, he detested the structure of classrooms and grew stronger interests toward art and music.

After performing a show in Oshogbo at the Mbari Club, Twins Seven Seven encountered Ulli Beier, a German editor and scholar living there at the time, who with his wife Georgina Beier ran an artist workshop. The Oshogbo school prided itself as not being a place that taught artists, but rather provided opportunities to confirm the individual vision of the different artists. At the Beier workshop, Seven Seven was given basic tools and minimal instruction throughout his artistic processes. Through this, Seven Seven was able to create his own unique style of painting.

Twins Seven Seven's work is influenced by traditional Yoruba mythology and culture, and creates a fantastic universe of humans, animals, plants and Yoruba gods. Visually, his work resembles Yoruba carvings in the segmentation, division and repetition of his compositions; conceptually, it reflects this influence in the emphasis on transformation and balance, as well as its embodiment of dualities such as the earthly and the spiritual, past and present, industry and agriculture. Early works such as Dreams of the Abiku Child (1967) make allusion to concepts or figures in Yoruba cosmology and mythology, such as the abiku (devil child), and the orisha Osun. However, Twins Seven Seven also described his work as "contemporary Yoruba traditional art", not only paying homage to the influence of his cultural background but also to noting his responsiveness to current events and the postcolonial experience.

Some of his early work was influenced by his reading a copy of Amos Tutuola's book My Life in the Bush of Ghosts that was gifted to him by Georgina Beier. However, as he progressed as an artist, Twins Seven Seven focused more on imagery based on Yoruba folklore and his own dreams.

He attempted to avoid exposing himself to other painters who could potentially influence his unique individual painting style. Upon his first visit to the United States, he refused to attend a Picasso show, stating: "No, I don't want to risk being influenced by anyone else. All I am doing is in me already. I am not going to sit down in a studio and learn to mix colors like an European painter."

In 1972, Twins Seven Seven taught in the US at Merced College in California and at the Haystack Mountain Crafts School, Deer Isle. He taught at the Ile Ife Black Humanitarian Center in North Philadelphia in the early 1970s along with Barbara Bullock and Charles Searles, whom he influenced.

He was in line to become King of Ibadan upon which he would be named Osuntoki II. However, he first had to become the head of his clan, Mogaji. When the old Mogaji died, Twins Seven Seven was elected by his family to take his place, but the coronation kept being pushed back, and he died before he could assume this position.

In July 1982, he survived a car crash — although an erroneous radio announcement of his death was made after he was pulled unconscious from the wrecked vehicle — and was subsequently given an artificial hip and confined to bed for 18 months.

In the 1990s his work appeared in major exhibitions in Spain, Finland, Mexico, the Netherlands, England, Germany, and the US. Around this time, he also bought land in the village of Sekola, planning to turn it into a Yoruba-themed park and tourist destination entitled "Paradise Resort," but it never came to fruition.

In 2000, he moved to Philadelphia, where he hoped to permanently settle, but he was robbed, evicted, and fired from multiple menial jobs. At this low point, George Jevremovic mounted an exhibition for him in 2005 for a generous amount of money and gave him a space to work. He worked here until 2008 when a lack of money prompted his return to Nigeria.

Honours he received included Nigerian chieftaincy titles, such as when in January 1996, he was named the Ekerin-Basorun and the Atunluto of Ibadan. In December 1996, he was named the Obatolu of Ogidi.

He was designated UNESCO Artist for Peace on 25 May 2005 "in recognition of his contribution to the promotion of dialogue and understanding among peoples, particularly in Africa and the African Diaspora".

Twins Seven Seven died aged 67 in Ibadan on 16 June 2011, following complications from a stroke.

Twins Seven Seven's work was included in the 2015 exhibition We Speak: Black Artists in Philadelphia, 1920s-1970s at the Woodmere Art Museum.

Twins Seven-Seven, A Dreaming Life: An Autobiography of Chief Twins Seven-Seven, the Ekerin-Bashorun Atunluto of Ibadanland, Bayreuth: Bayreuth University Press, 1999. ISBN 978-3-927510-61-6

Oyebanji Congratulates Muslims At Sallah

Oyebanji Congratulates Muslims At Sallah

....urged the muslim faithful not to forget the lessons of piety, devotion and submission to the will of the Allah.

Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji has congratulated Muslims in Ekiti State and Nigeria at large on the successful completion of the holy month of Ramadan which culminated in the Eid Fitri celebration. 

The Governor, in a congratulatory message signed by his Special Adviser on Media, Mr Yimka Oyebode, said completing the 30-day Ramadan fast is an act of grace from the Almighty Allah who consistently accepts the prayers and supplications of the faithful during Ramadan and at other periods. 

Oyebanji who noted that Ramadan is an important pillar in Islam, urged the muslim faithful not to forget the lessons of piety, devotion, humility, sacrifice and submission to the will of the Allah which were the hallmark of the 30-day spiritual journey.

He admonished them to put those lessons into action in their relationship with one another as well as adherents of other faiths as ramadan does not end in the festivity but in a lifestyle that pleases Allah.

 While noting that the season calls for spiritual renewal and closer relationship with Allah, Governor Oyebanji further admonished Muslims to sustain the holy living exhibited during Ramadan in their daily lives and not to return to vices which they had renounced during the holy month.

Oyebanji who prayed Allah to grant the Muslims a peaceful and joyous Eid-El Fitri festival called on them not to relent in praying for his administration, the peace and development of Ekiti State and Nigeria.

He said Muslims and adherent of other faiths have consistently contributed prayerfully to the peace being enjoyed in the State; adding that such a partnership must be sustained in order to make Ekiti greater and more prosperous.

We’ll make learning environment more conducive, interesting, says Oyebanji at EKSU convocation.

We’ll make learning environment more conducive, interesting, says Oyebanji at EKSU convocation.

Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Biodun Oyebanji, has reiterated the commitment of his administration to making Ekiti State University a world-class institution by investing in infrastructure and digital tools that will make the learning environment conducive, accommodative and interesting.

The Governor, who made this known on Thursday at the 27th convocation ceremony of the institution, said his government was pursuing a multi-pronged policy action that would allow schools in Ekiti from primary to tertiary, responsive to the demand of today and ensure that the products of the institutions can compete favorably with their counterparts from across the globe.

Oyebanji, who made history as the first alumnus of the University to become the state Governor and Visitor to the state- owned University, said his administration placed immense importance on human capital development and is irreducibly committed to job creation, youth and human development which occupied number twi and three of his administration six-point agenda.

He said as part of his efforts to upscale digital education for job creation, his administration had launched Ekiti Digital Skill Academy this year with distribution of laptops to 100 youths and that the program targets 500 youths to be given laptops and other devices to facilitate their learning experience.

The governor also informed the gathering that his administration had just secured the Federal Government approval for Ekiti Knowledge Zone to become a Free Trade Zone which was a critical requirement for the zone to get needed investment inflow for the development of the zone.

He stressed that Ekiti knowledge zone was a major infrastructure milestone for the Ekiti shared prosperity agenda which was conceived to be a digital innovation, technology and creativity hub. He added that it is an idea and innovation ecosystem where highly talented young people could unleash their energy in productive enterprise.

While restating his administration’s commitment to quality education, the Governor said his government has sustained the provision of bursary by giving support of 22.3 million Naira to all qualified undergraduates and postgraduate students of Ekiti origin last year alone and that he would continue to do his best to ensure that the young ones have meaningful future through access to affordable education.

The Governor, who urged the Council and management of EKSU to use their research output to address and solve basic problems to attract more fund to the institution and become profitable, called on all stakeholders to support the University to attain a new height.

Governor Oyebanji congratulated the graduands and charged them to take the advantage of the trainings and learning they have acquired to contribute their quota to humanity.

 “As a government, our administration places an immense importance on human capital development.

Our government is irreducibly committed to job creation, youths and human capital development, to underscore this out of the six pillars of our administration, youth empowerment and human capital development occupy number two and three respectively.

 “As part of effort to achieve this, I recently launched the Ekiti Digital Skill Academy in February this year with the distribution of laptops to 100 youths as part of our move to upscale digital education for job creation and the programme targets 500 youths to be given laptops and other devices to facilitate their learning experience.

“Similarly, we just secured the Federal Government’s approval for Ekiti Knowledge Zone to become a Free Trade Zone. This is critical requirement for the zone to get the needed investment inflow for the development of the zone. For us EKZ is conceived to be a digital innovation, technology and creative hub. 

Earlier, the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of Governing Council, Prof. Akin Oyebode who commended the Governor for urgently effecting payment of one of the two outstanding subvention barely a week after inaugurating council, expressed his gratitude to the Governor for appointing him and his other colleagues as members of Council and assured that they would collaborate with management to raise the bar of excellence in the university and register it as an acceptable brand of global reckoning.

He commended the immediate past governing council and the university management for breaking new grounds through promotion of academic excellence and infrastructural development which had helped in repositioning the university as one of the high-ranking institutions internationally.

Oyebode, a Professor of Jurisprudence and a former Vice Chancellor of the University called on all stakeholders in the education sector including the alumni to rise to the support of the university in boosting its developmental projects for greater achievements as he also enjoined the graduands to start thinking of what they could contribute to their alma mater to elevate its standards.

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Also, in his remarks, the Vice Chancellor of the University, Prof. Edward Olanipekun announced some of the achievements of the University to include securing accreditation for 81 regular programmes by the National Universities Commission with another eight programmes having interim accreditation.

Prof. Olanipekun added that the University also made successes in the area of ICT infrastructure noting that the institution was now able to produce transcript for its students within 72 hours of request as well as achieving the feat of ensuring that all graduands went with their original certificates on graduation day as against the old system where students only get statement of results and wait endlessly for their certificates.

Also at the event were the Speaker, Ekiti State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Olubunmi Adelugba; Secretary to the state Government, Dr Habibat Adubiaro, members of the Governing Council, members of the state executive council; Chairman, Ekiti State Council of Traditional Rulers and Onisan of Isan Ekiti, Oba Gabriel Adejuwon; Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academics), Prof. J.B Ayodele and Deputy Vice Chancellor (Development), Prof. Raphael Adeleke among others.

EXCLUSIVE: Tinubu Writes Nigerian Government Secretary, Boss Mustapha, Adds Kyari, 12 Other Names To Presidential Inauguration Committee.

EXCLUSIVE: Tinubu Writes Nigerian Government Secretary, Boss Mustapha, Adds Kyari, 12 Other Names To Presidential Inauguration Committee.

April 20, 2023

NEWS

 

Nigeria’s ‘president-elect’, Bola Tinubu, has announced a 13-man Presidential Inauguration Committee to plan for a week-long presidential inauguration event that will usher him and his ‘VP-elect’ Kashim Shettima in as the 5th Executive President and Vice-President of the country.

Tinubu, in a letter to the Secretary to the Government of Federation, Mr. Boss Mustapha, obtained by SaharaReporters, announced a former Senator representing Borno North and current National Deputy Chairman (North) of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Mr. Abubakar Kyari as the Coordinator and Director of Finance and Budget of the Committee.

The Executive Director (Business Development) at the Nigeria Export-Import (NEXIM) Bank, Hon. Stella Okotete will serve as the head of Secretariat, Planning and Monitoring while Mr. Makinde Araoye, an ex-All Progressives Congress governorship aspirant from Ekiti State will serve as the Director of venue, parades and swearing-in for the week-long event.

The APC Presidential Campaign Spokesperson, Mr. Bayo Onanuga will serve as Head of Media and Publicity, while the Cross Rivers State Commissioner for Health and current National Women Leader of the ruling APC, Dr. Betta Edu will coordinate the medical team for the inauguration committee.

A retired military chief and younger brother of the late President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua, Col. Abdulazeez Yar’Adua will act as the head of security and ceremonial parade for the inauguration with Barr. Zainab Buba Marwa, the wife of former Lagos State Military Governor and current Director General of Nigeria’s Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, Gen. Buba Marwa coordinating the pre-inauguration dinner and gala night for the committee.

Other members of the committee are Samira Saddik (Children’s Day), Abuh Andrew Abuh (Accommodation), Dr. Danladi Bako (Inaugural Lecture), Hajiya Hadiza Mohammed Kabir (Transportation and Logistics), Donald Wokoma (Protocol and Invitation), Bishop Adegbite (Church Service) and Imam Faud (Jumat Service).

Tinubu initially forwarded the names of Governor Atiku Bagudu of Kebbi State and former Lagos State Commissioner for Finance, Mr. Wale Edun to Mustapha to be included as his representatives in the Transition Committee.

Tinubu is expected to be inaugurated as Nigeria’s president to replace Muhammadu Buhari who was inaugurated on 29th May 2015 and would be completing his two-term tenure of eight years on May 29, 2023.

EKSU to witness institutional reforms – Gov. Oyebanji.

EKSU to witness institutional reforms – Gov. Oyebanji.

Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji has assured the people of the state that Ekiti Stste university, Ado- Ekiti would soon witness remarkable institutional reforms in view of the capacity and integrity of members of the University’s newly inaugurated Governing Council. 

The Governor, who stated this on Tuesday while receiving members of the Alumni Association and Board of Trustees of the institution in his office, said he is convinced that the lost glory of the university would be restored soon as all hands would be on deck to ensure things moved in the right direction.

He stressed the need for all stakeholders of the university to come together to chart a way forward that would take the university out of the woods and reposition it among the world acclaim institutions of higher learning.

Governor Oyebanji, who is also the Grand Patron of the association and the visitor to the institution charged the alumni leaders to always reach out to their affluent members in position of authority within and outside the country to give back to their alma mater in order to have a large pool of resources to execute projects for the good of the institution instead of waiting endlessly for government subvention that may not be adequate.

While calling for a multi-faceted approach to resolve the mirage of problems facing the institution, the Governor also assured the association that he would liaise with alumni members in the National Assembly to see what they can do to invest in the university by embarking on projects that would enliven the institution.

“EKSU will definitely rise again, we will reclaim the lost glory, support will surely come, but there are some conditions to be met, I believe that there must be institutional reforms, the process must be there before we put resources.

“I’m an Ambassador of the alumni association and I know that we have history to judge us, if we don’t do it now, we don’t know when an alumnus will be the Governor again, so we will do everything humanly possible to ensure that we don’t disappoint you.

“We have come to a point whereby we need a conclave of council, alumni association, BOT, government, the unions PTA to sit down and agree on acceptable plan for that university. All stakeholders must be on the table and we must adopt a resolution with clear timeline on what we are supposed to do. Government will take its own responsibilities, management will take its own. Whatever is referred to me as a government, I will do. If we don’t do that, we will be jumping on the same spot.

In their separate remarks, the President of the Global Alumni Association, Engr. Dipo Bamisaye and the Chairman, Board of Trustees, Dr Wale Jegede, said the association came to felicitate the Governor on his success at the polls and to also assure him of their solidarity for him and his administration. 

They noted that it was the first time an alumnus of the school would occupy the highest position in the state.

The leaders of the team assured the Governor that the association would continue to evolve ways and strategies to give back to their alma mater and contribute to its development.

They commended the Governor for choosing eminently qualified educationist as members of the governing council, adding that the institution was in dare need of institutional changes that would lift the glory of the school.

Also at the meeting were the Secretary to the State Government, Dr Habibat Adubiaro, Head of Service, Barr. Bamidele Agbede, Special Adviser, Education, Science and Technology, Dr Bimpe Aderiye, Special Adviser, Industry, Trade and Investment, Mrs Tola Adeola and Special Adviser, Media, Mr Yinka Oyebode.

Six Months of Effective Governance: Appraising BAO's Approach to Transformational Leadership in Ekiti State.

Six Months of Effective Governance: Appraising BAO's Approach to Transformational Leadership in Ekiti State. 

Good governance and maintaining citizens' trust are crucial for the progress and stability of any society. Within six months of mounting the governorship saddle on October 16, 2022, Governor Biodun Oyebanji has established a set of values, policies, and institutions that govern how power is wielded, decisions are taken, and resources are distributed in Ekiti state, leaving no aspect overlooked. 

This involves ensuring that the rule of law is upheld, public institutions are transparent and accountable, the needs of all segments of the state are addressed, citizens have access to basic services and opportunities, and are properly represented in Government by valuing their choices and interest. This is evident in his recently formed committee on political appointments, which empowers citizens to have a say in the political process. 

Governor Oyebanji possesses a keen understanding of citizens' needs, which informs his decision-making and actions and earns him a reputation as a leader who is genuinely invested in Ekiti Kete’s well-being.

His leadership style is characterized by strategic and transformational leadership, which has helped to foster a solid bond across party lines. He has also garnered strong support from relevant stakeholders in different sectors, with the ultimate goal of positioning Ekiti state as a center of attraction in terms of investment, education, agriculture, healthcare, infrastructure development, and technological advancement.

In assessing Mr. Governor’s developmental strides in the past six months, it’s imperative to first appraise his visionary leadership, which hinged on creating an inspiring vision for the future of the state and communicating it clearly to the citizens. This has helped create a sense of purpose and direction for the state while inspiring citizens to work towards achieving the set vision. This vision cuts across the six pillars of his administration. 

Also, it’s necessary to laud BAO’s Ethical leadership which places a premium on integrity and ethical conduct. He leads by example, and this has no doubt helped build and maintain trust among citizens.

Similarly, BAO has been a staunch advocate of innovation and creativity in governance. He knows that the world is evolving fast, and only those who can keep up with the changes can remain relevant. This has enabled him to introduce innovative policies and programs that have transformed the state. 

Mr. Governor has taken several steps toward improving the state's power supply and infrastructure development. Amongst these efforts was the approval of a new 33KV feeder line from Omisanjana 132KV TCN Substation to link Ilawe Ekiti and Erijiyan Ekiti respectively. This new connection will increase the power supply to the Gossy water factory and Resort center in Ikogosi Ekiti. The move, combined with the establishment of an airport in the state, is part of the overall vision of the current administration to transform Ekiti into the premier medical tourism destination in West Africa. This vision includes providing first-class medical services at Afe Babalola Multi-system Hospital, Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital, Ado-Ekiti, and Federal Teaching Hospital, Ido-Ekiti. 

Governor Biodun Oyebanji's administration has invested in the healthcare sector with the ongoing primary health development programme across the state particularly in rural areas where access to health facilities was poor. Oyebanji has renovated medical facilities in the state, including 12 hospitals which include three State Specialist Hospitals and nine General Hospitals. His administration is committed to enhancing healthcare services to improve the quality of life of the inhabitants of the State. In his magnanimity and love for people living with disabilities, he approved a free quarterly health workshop for them in fulfillment of one of his campaign promises to run an all-inclusive government without living any segment of the state behind.

Within a mere six months of his inauguration, Governor Biodun Oyebanji has launched an extensive initiative to construct and renovate road networks throughout Ekiti state. These locations include the Ilawe-Ikere Road, Ikole township roads, Ado-Ilawe Ekiti Road, Ilawe/Igede Ekiti Road, Aramoko/Igede Road, Ayegunle/Ijurin/ Iloro Road, Ifaki/Ido road, and several other critical routes within the capital city, Ado.

Furthermore, Oyebanji’s commitment to changing the face of education in Ekiti State deserves recognition. For instance, he recently inaugurated the governing councils of Ekiti State University (EKSU) and Bamidele Olumilua University of Education, Science, and Technology (BOUESTI). Moreover, he revamped the Government Technical Colleges in the state, instituted the recruitment of teachers into the State's Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), and launched the Ekiti State Digital Skill Academy program, which will train over 500 youths in technology, soft/life skills, mentorship, community outreach, and capstone projects. 

Additionally, the state government partnered with the World Bank to distribute laptops to 35 secondary schools in Ekiti state through the Adolescent Girls' Initiative For Learning and Empowerment (AGILE) project. This project aims to revitalize dilapidated school buildings, purchase computers, provide safe spaces, and train teachers and students in digital and life skills with an emphasis on girl-child education. 

The Governor has also taken steps to promote agriculture in the state, initiating a project to provide fertilizers and other farm inputs to farmers in the state. The farmers, particularly those in rural areas, will witness a surge in agricultural produce thereby, mitigating hunger, poverty, and malnutrition. 

In addition to his efforts in various sectors, Governor Oyebanji has also approved the payment of gratuities to retirees and the 2019 promotion arrears for both state and local government workers.

By leveraging these tools of transformational leadership, Governor Biodun Oyebanji​ has been able to achieve good governance and sustain citizens' trust in his six months of leadership saddle in the state. His leadership style has enabled him to build bridges between different segments of the state, creating an enabling environment for economic growth and development, and ultimately improving the quality of life of citizens in the state.

Ekiti State Boosts Digital Literacy as 910 Secondary School Students Get Free Laptops.

Ekiti State Boosts Digital Literacy as 910 Secondary School Students Get Free Laptops.

As part of the government's efforts to boost digital literacy, the wife of Ekiti State Governor, Dr Oyebanji Olayemi has launched the distribution of 910 Laptops  to 35 secondary schools across the state.

The laptop distribution, is part of a World Bank Project; 'Adolescent Girls' Initiative For Learning and Empowerment (AGILE)'.

At the ceremony in Ado- Ekiti, the Governor's wife said additional 1,690 laptops will be distributed to 65 more secondary schools in the next two months.

She explained that the project was designed to improve secondary education for the adolescents  with special focus on girl child, urging stakeholders to  collaborate with the state's Ministry of Education, Science & Technology to enhance the  effectiveness of the project.

"You will recall that one of the pillars of this administration is Human Capital Development which can only succeed if a good and sustainable education foundation is laid.

"It is also a fact that a well-structured education is a veritable ingredient of our Youth Development and Job Creation Pillar", she emphasized.

Dr Oyebanji noted that the laptop distribution and other AGILE projects like renovation of schools and provision of educational materials would  attract school-age children to the classrooms as well as keeping them in school to complete their education.

The Governor's wife also announced that a total sum of twenty five million US dollars was allotted to Ekiti State for the project by the world bank for the renovation of dilapidated buildings in the public secondary schools, procure computers, provide safe spaces in schools, training of teachers and students in digital and life skills.

She however appealed to parents and guardians to be actively involved in the upbringing of their children and wards by giving them needed support, checking on what they do, getting interested in what bothers them as well as assisting them in navigating through life.

Also speaking at the event, the Deputy Governor, Chief Monisade Afuye, called on the benefiting students not to use the laptops for cyber crimes, adding that parents should endeavour to  monitor the students so that the facilities would be used for educational purposes.

The AGILE State  Coordinator, Mrs Yewande Adesua said the project was aimed at reaching out to 3million beneficiaries through the provision of accessible space for learning, increase school enrollment and Rehabilitation of educational facilities.

The Deputy National Coordinator, AGILE Project, Mrs Ajanigo Abuka said the seven participating state are Borno, kaduna, kano, kastina, Plateau, kebbi and Ekiti which is the only benefitting state in the southern part of Nigeria.

 

She stated that the project was expected to contribute towards Nigeria's achievements and urged stakeholders to support the implementation of the project inorder to deliver the benefit to all a targeted areas that were in need of the intervention.

In their Good will messages, Special Adviser to the Governor on Education Science and Technology, Dr Bimpe Aderiye, commissioner for finance, Mr Akintinde Oyebode, Chairman House Committee on Education, Mr Johnson Oyekola Bode-Adeoye, and SUBEB Chairman, Prof. Femi Akinwumi, who was represented by his Director of social Mobilisation, Mr Tope Babalola said Ekiti State would be on the global map if the project is effectively monitored.

Oyebanji inaugurates committees for 2023 National Population and Housing Census.

Oyebanji inaugurates committees for 2023 National Population and Housing Census.

…..Says Census figure ‘ll aid planning, execution of programmes, policies.

Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji on Tuesday, inaugurated the state publicity, logistic and security committees for the 2023 national population and housing census, stressing that the outcome of the exercise would aid planning, policy making, execution of government programmes and policies aimed at improving the lives of the citizens.

Speaking during the inauguration at the conference hall of the Governor’s office in Ado Ekiti, the Governor said the purpose of the committees was to sensitize and mobilize citizens of the state for the exercise which will take place throughout the country next month. 

He called for concerted efforts at ensuring a successful and hitch free exercise.

Governor Oyebanji who noted that the exercise was coming when Ekiti State had just developed a 30-year development plan, explained that a successful census would help his administration in terms of economic planning and developmental programmes, security of lives and property, infrastructural development, quality health care delivery, among others. 

He said the exercise would also help in equitable resource allocation as the objective of the exercise was aimed at determining the population size, distribution of density, establishment of demographical data, employment status and standard of living.

While expressing his readiness to work with the National Population Commission in ensuring a smooth and successful exercise, the Governor charged the committee members to ensure that all communities and houses in Ekiti State are well covered. He also charged local government administrators to assist the enumerators to reach difficult terrains in the drive to ensure that all Ekiti residents were captured in the exercise to have a desired result. 

“It is my pleasure today to inaugurate a joint committee comprising officials of the State and National Population Commission to sensitize and mobilized citizens in the state for the national and housing census exercise which is taken place throughout the country next month. We must therefore take upcoming census seriously as it will aid our planning, policy making and the delivery and execution of our programmes.

“My government is ready to work with the National Population Commission to ensure we have a smooth and successful 2023 national population and housing census”. The Governor affirmed.

Earlier, The NPC Federal Commissioner representing Ekiti State, Mr Ayodeji Ajayi thanked the Governor for providing necessary support and logistics for the success of the exercise in the state.

Mr Ajayi said necessary measures were being put in place to ensure successful exercise in the state with an assurance that the programme will meet global best standard.

The Special Adviser to the Governor on Budget, Economic planning and Performance Management, Mr Niyi Adebayo said the committees, which comprised of Traditional rulers, Local Government Chairmen, Religious Leaders among others would be expected to collaborate in the drive to achieve greater effectiveness.

Adebayo charged the people of the state to corporate with the officials of the commission, adding that a successful population exercise would help determine political strength, standard of living and economic capacity of each community.

Easter Message: Omoluabi Team Alliance Socio-Cultural and Political Group Felicitates With Christians.

Easter Message: Omoluabi Team Alliance Socio-Cultural and Political Group Felicitates With Christians.

Omoluabi Team Alliance Socio-Cultural and Political Group has felicitated with Christians as they mark this year's Easter Celebration which is the symbolic rembrance of the crucification and resurrection of Jesus Christ.

The Group through their Media and Public Secretary Comr Olamide Akinwumi called on all Christians to imbibe godly values of righteousness, peace and justice which are the true nature of Christ.

"Christian should emulate Jesus Christ by making sacrifices that would advance the cause of development and nation building.

"While wishing Christendom a hitch free Easter celebration, the group urged all Christians and other religion faithful to be conscious of the enormous responsibility to live in peace and harmony with one another so as to promote social economic development of the country.

"The death and resurrection of Jesus Christ is the substance of the Christian faith, as it offers believers hope and reminds us of God’s unfailing love, mercy, and grace toward humanity.

"Nigerians should show love to one another and imbibe the spirit of sacrifice as a means of rebuilding trust and building a stable and prosperous country."

"The National convener, Omoluabi Jayeola Afolabi on behalf of distinguished members of the group advised Nigerians of the Christian faith to accept the renewed hope agenda of the incoming administration of President- Elect Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu as the country and the entire southwest look forward to a peaceful swearing- in ceremony come May 29th, 2023. It is advised that we as christians should not give room to religious bigotry, discrimination and never allow a few individual promote disaffection between Christians and other Nigerians of other faith under the disguise of politics. We sincerely hope a better Nigeria is almost here and Christians from all parts of the country should give their absolute support to the new leadership about to be installed in few weeks from today. Christians please show love and let your strengths be renewed in the Lord.

Happy Easter to you all as Omoluabis' wish you happy celebration."

E-SIGNED;

Omoluabi Jayeola A.O 

National Convener

Omoluabi Akinfolarin Alex

National Secretary

Comr. Olamide Akinwumi J. 

Media and Public Secretary 

 

Ojuawo flags off Rehabilitation of Agbado Road in Ise-Ekiti.

Ojuawo flags off Rehabilitation of Agbado Road in Ise-Ekiti.

.....says development starts from grassroots.

The House of Representatives Member Elect for Ekiti South Federal Constituency I, AVM Adeniyi Ojuawo (retd) flags off Rehabilitation of Agbado Road in Ise Ekiti as part of the promises he made during his electioneering campaign. 

Speaking at the flag off ceremony, Engr. Ayodele Akinluyi , Chairman of  Ise/Orun Local Govt. thanked AVM Ojuawo for complementing the effort of  local government by ensuring the people have unhindered access to their farmsteads. ' We have made several effort to fixed the road in the past but all were futile, Two different contractors had work on the road without success. 'I appreciates you sir for coming to our rescue.

In the same vein, Hon Dare Idowu, commended AVM Ojuawo for his demonstration of forthrightness, and love for his home town. This gesture and more to come are noble, 'we have given you our vote to turn things around, and by this we are grateful. In our party, we are synonymous with positive development therefore, I thank you for your effort, May God continue to guide and guard you in all your undertakings. 

Equally, HRM, Oba Adetunji Ajayi, Arinjale of Ise Ekiti who were ablly represented by Chief Edemo and Olute of Ise Ekiti thanked AVM Ojuawo for facilitating the Rehabilitation through Federal Ministry of Agric on Rural project initiatives. The road is long overdue,'I have received several reports on hardship my people have  passed through daily on the road and effort to rehabilitate it several times has proved abortive, it is my pleasure you've the foresight to take the bull by the horn. I challenged you to do more for your Constituencies who has reposed their confidence in you, Kabiyesi added.

In his short remark, AVM Adeniyi Ojuawo tasked the Ise community to be more committed to governance, democratic process and shun deceit. 'A friend of mine who's a pernanment Secretary at Federal  Ministry of Agric made a promised to me during my campaign to support me through a rural Project  programme and without  hesitation I penciled this road for such intervention. The project supervisor, Engineer Tunde Balogun has assured us speed completion of the Rehabilitation. I believe that our people must be happy in order to support the government, therefore more development project is on the horizon for my constituency, Ojuawo concluded. 

Similarly, AVM Adeniyi Ojuawo visited Akinluse Comprehrensive High School to commission Administrative Block built by 1988 Old student association led by Mr Kola Adeniyi.'I thank you for this edifice, development has to start from grassroot in order for us to live in a peaceful society. God will replenish your pocket in hundred folds.

In attendance  were Otunba Kayode Fasae (Jimlas), Hon Ropo Ogunbolude, Community leaders, party leaders, Councillors, Supervisor and advisers.

Governor Oyebanji Felicitates Christians At Easter.

Governor Oyebanji Felicitates Christians At Easter.

….urges moderation, prayer for state, country 

Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji has congratulated Christians in the state and Nigeria in general for witnessing another Easter season. 

The Governor, in his Easter congratulatory message, signed by his Special Adviser on Media, Yinka Oyebode, urged Christians to emulate the sacrificial life of Jesus Christ who laid down his life for the salvation of mankind.

Oyebanji who congratulated Christians for successfully completing the Lenten season, said the lessons of Easter must not be lost in the fanfare that comes with the celebration of the important season.

He therefore called on them to reflect on the lessons of Easter, especially the crucifixion of Jesus and exhibit the virtues of love and sacrifice which the Lord Jesus Christ demonstrated.

Oyebanji noted that the Easter period offers Christians and the entire people of Ekiti State an opportunity for sober reflection, even while rejoicing with one another for witnessing the season. 

He charged the people of the state to be moderate in celebrating Easter noting that the period is not solely for eating and drinking but to reflect on the past and hope for a better future for themselves and the state.

The Governor who urged Christians and muslims in the State to use the period to pray for peace, development and prosperity of Ekiti State, stated that it was not a coincidence that both faiths had their fasting period almost in the same period.

While soliciting prayers from both faiths for the success of his administration, Oyebanji said he was aware of the enormous task before his administration and expressed confidence of achieving tremendous success with the support of the people.

He hailed Christians in the state for living in harmony with adherents of other religions, adding that the harmonious relationship has contributed immensely to the peace and progress being enjoyed in the state.

Oyebanji hails Supreme Court judgment re-affirming his election.

Oyebanji hails Supreme Court judgment re-affirming his election.

…extends hand of fellowship to SDP Candidate, Segun Oni.

Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Biodun Oyebanji on Thursday hailed the verdict of the Supreme Court that reaffirmed his election as the Governor of Ekiti State.

He described the verdict as a victory for democracy and the good people of Ekiti State who voted him as their Governor.

The Apex court sitting in Abuja on Thursday dismissed the petition of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) Governorship Candidate, Chief Segun Oni challenging Biodun Oyebanji’s victory at the June 18,  2022 Governorship election in Ekiti State.

The Governor who spoke to journalists in Ado-Ekiti shortly after laying the foundation for the Nigerian AirForce Base, restated his belief that his election as Governor was God-ordained and actualised by majority votes of the people of the state. 

He also said his respect for Chief Segun Oni, a former chieftain of All Progressives Congress (APC) remained intact. He urged the SDP Candidate to join him in the development efforts in the state, having explored all judicial processes available.

While commending the Nigerian judiciary for being professional and for bringing an end to the litigation, the Governor appreciated the good people of Ekiti State for their prayers all through the different stages of the judicial battle.

“I give glory to God and thank Ekiti people for their prayers. It is the Lord's doing and it’s marvellous in our sight. And I commend the Nigeria judiciary for being professional and for bringing an end to this litigation.

“We are all Ekiti, what has happened has not diminished my respect for Engineer Segun Oni,he remains my leader & brother, am going to call him & am going to visit him. He has exhibited his right as permitted by the constitution of Nigeria and now that the case is closed, all of us have to come together to develop our dear state, He said."

I want people who are ready to work in my cabinet, Governor Oyebanji tells Committee on appointments.

I want people who are ready to work in my cabinet, Governor Oyebanji tells Committee on appointments.

Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji has stated that the people who would make his cabinet are those who are ready to work and sacrifice for the State.

Governor Oyebanji, who stated this on Monday during the inaugural meeting of the Committee on Political Appointments, urged members of the committee to look for competent hands who are of impeccable character and who are reafu to work and also sacrifice for the state.

He said it was imperative to make the would be appointee know that they are coming in to work and to sacrifice for the progress of the state and not to see political office as an opportunity for self-aggrandisement, or self-enrichment or an avenue to lazy around and lord things over the people in their communities.

Instead, he said he needed people who will come in and soak themselves in the work and would be ready to make necessary sacrifice for the progress and prosperity of the state. 

The Governor at the meeting, recalled that the idea of the committee arose from his promise to the people during the electioneering that the people of the state would have input in the choice of those who would govern them as he believed in government of inclusion.

Describing the effort as a novel initiative of the ruling party in the state, the Governor also added that youth and women should be given adequate consideration.

He congratulated members of the committee, which included, Chief George Akosile (Chairman), a former Deputy Governor of the state, Prof. Modupe Adelabu, APC State Chairman, Barrister Paul Omotoso, Special Adviser Political Matters, Chief Jide Awe; former chairman, Local Government Service Commission, Chief Alaba Bejide; Chief Ronke Okusanya, Chief Bayo Aina and Mr Lekan Ijidale.

 “Out of the feedback we got from our members then is the fact that they want to be part and parcel of the choice of the team that will govern them and since this is government of inclusion, so, the leadership decided that a committee should be put in place to interact with stakeholders across the state within the party, outside the party and every other interests you can bring on board to discuss with them and come up with names of men and women and youths that exhibit competence, character, integrity, compassion and selflessness.

 “And part of the novel initiatives of the party is to ensure that the youth sector is represented and that is why you have one of our youth leaders as a member of the committee. He said.