Omoluabi Team Alliance Socio-Cultural and Political Group Writes President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

Omoluabi Team Alliance Socio-Cultural and Political Group Writes President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. 

Mr. President and Commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, permit me to  congratulate you on the occasion of your swearing-in and assumption of office as the 6th democratically elected president of Nigeria. As democrats let me in this letter not join others to tag you the 16th President like you are tagged in most media outfits. It is no other reason than the fact that only leaders who secured the mandates of the people through the ballots should be recognized by true democrats. You belong to this category of leaders in the annals of history. I must say categorically that your rise to stardom is monumental, timely and a well deserved feat that reflects the story of a man whose emergence wasn't accidental but incidental. No doubt your love and loyalty to Nigeria with so much zeal to pursue your targeted goal has brought you this far. 

Your Excellency. it becomes pertinent to write this open letter to you at this time when you are about to fully settle down to face the task and responsibilities the nation has handed over to you premised on the fact that you  voluntarily requested for it. As good Nigerians, as a group and your kinsmen we shall continually seek the face of God Almighty on your behalf for His wisdom, knowledge and mental alertness in providing good governance. It will be morally right to remind you that your journey from your Ikoyi bourdillion palace to the seat of power in Aso villa wasn't an easy one at all. Fate was at work despite conspiracies against your life long ambition. The conspirators can now treat their wounds but history and posterity will not pardon their obnoxious acts especially those brethren you started the journey with and hatched the plans together to journey into stardom abinitio. Mr. President you are now father of the nation as it was prophesized so be magnanimous in victory and put Nigeria first in all you do. 

However, alot is expected from you as Commander -in- Chief and so we deem it fit to promptly provide advise to you in our capacity as a socio- cultural and political group whose sole interest is advocacy for good governance. In lieu of this, it becomes pertinent to advise as follows:

 A. Economy: 

1.Constitute an high tech powerful National Economic team with members drawn from academia, industry, manufacturing and financial institutions. This team should provide weekly reports and brief to your office as matter of urgency.

2. Banks and other financial institutions be made to maintain a uniform interest rate and a single digit to assist small,medium and large scale investors.

3.Reverse and stop immediately all loans and other borrowings already approved that has not been issued out by world bank or other international financial institutions.

4.Replace the CBN Governor Godwin Emeifele immediately. He has overstayed his usefulness at the apex bank.

5.Open very busy land border corridors that are economically viable indefinitely while other land borders that are prone to insurgencies and are a security threat to our nation be closed immediately. 

6. Manufacturing and production sectors be made more viable. Very low tax rate, removal of multiple taxation, visa on arrival for willing international investors. 

7. Attention be given to investors coming from Europe, Asia, America and other foreign nationals who have the financial capacity to come invest in Nigeria. Visa available to them on arrival with other terms and  conditions apply.

8. Key areas for investment in Nigeria must include automobiles(cars and motorbikes), textiles, leathers and tanning, diary and agriculture,electronics and gadgets, iron and steels, food processing, restaurants and kitchens and many more should be listed with strict regulations from government agency.

 B.Power and Electricity:

1. Total deregulation of the power sector

2. Foreign investors

 interested need to come apply with terms and conditions. Investors from Asia and Europe be encouraged.

3. Retrieve licenses from incompetent domestic contractors who are struggling with survival and interrupted services to Nigerians .

4. Encourage Independent, States and even Local Governments power generation from anu source deem fit.

 C.Security:

1. Senior security personnels who have a minimum of 10 years to serve be given compulsory retirements with immediate effect.

2. Close all borders along porous zones in the northern part of Nigeria.

3.Full invasion of sambisa forest with the forest brought down. Declare the zone a no- trespassers going area. However, because of the rich content of the vast valuable economic resources identified as californium, it is advised to lease out to a foreign mining company who could be interested with terms and conditions apply.

4.Decongest weapon and armouries by approving one per geopolitical zones. 

5.Approve state police for a more efficient security architecture which is in tandem with the 1 citizen 1 police ratio.

6.Enforce the use of high - tech RS/GIS surveillance tools to combat crimes.

7. Replace all expired service chiefs who have overstayed their time.

Among others.

 D.Education:

1. Rehabilitate and fund all old  Unity schools nationwide. Rejig their administration and admission policies to foster national unity.

2.Rebuild,rehabilitate and rejig the administration of all Federal Technical Schools nationwide and get them upgraded to diploma awarding institutions.

3.Rejig and fund all Teachers' Training Colleges nationwide.

4.Grant universities full autonomy but TETFund must allowed to continue with Staff training and development.

5..Approve foreign investors who may wish to come invest in the Nigerian Education Sector from primary to tertiary level.

6.Provide intervention and funding for all private schools and institutions of learning as that already has taken care of unemployment.

Among others.

 E.Agriculture:

1. States be mandated to create farmers village in each states with the facilities required to function and accommodate youths.

2.Ranching be established by government while license be approved to private ranch owners. Then open or nomadic grazing becomes a crime.

3. Dairy, skin and leather companies from foreign investors be licensed to transform and process available raw materials from our livestock farmers.

4.Return and re-invest in cocoa, coffee and other economic crops.While government create export avenue through new and existing agencies.

5. Fertilizer and inorganic manure companies be allowed to come invest in Nigeria.

6. Build on other programmes in the agric sector that was initiated by the last administration.

 F. Oil and Gas:

1.Sustain some programmes and policies initiated by the last administration.

2. Fight oil and gas sabotage with all available arsenal.

3.Encourage modular and local content refineries but approve with license and regulate 

4.All oil multinationals engaged with the upstream sector must be made to build a refinery with FGN owning 30% share with strict regulations.

5.All oil and gas multinationals involved in the upstream sector must declare their total production and report same on a monthly basis for transparency and accountability.

6.Close all land and water bodies and corridors to crude oil export for the next 2 years as the first pilot phase to non tolerance to crude oil and gas theft and the in-country crude oil refining scheme.

7.De- list any inland basin that has no capacity to yield upto a minimum of 50-100 barrel of oil per day from the list of oil producing states.

 G.Youths and Senior Citizens:

Mr. President. the teeming youths are also very important and vital to the attention of your administration.  Remember they opposed you with a protest vote which is enough to tell you they are a strong force to reckon with. It is now up to you to put up policies, programmes and agenda that are youth friendly. Engage the youths in governance, empower the youths and let them feel your impact across all sectors. Your administration will have nothing to loose if you deem it fit to return power to the 774 local governments across the country. This is the third tier of government that is much more closer to the people. It will be needful to say that the  effectiveness and efficiency in the implementation of most state and federal government policies and programmes have their impacts felt most in the local government areas which play hosts to  wards, units and even sub- units existing at the doorposts of the masses. All these you can achieve without procrastination. Remember if you do, you get the accolades and your name written eternally on gold. 

Above all remember your source, your home, your own constituency and immediate kinsmen in the scheme of things for the sake of an agenda that must be preserved and maintained intact. We have all toiled for your success, offered our blessings and gave our full supports that have yielded good fruits. We all toiled day night from our various corners to see that your aspirations come true. You represent an ideology, a political  school of thought that must not be betrayed under any. circumstance. Remember the duo of late  Awolowo and MKO Abiola meant well for this country. We want you to do better than they have ever thought or meant for this country.

 Continue to be a progressive and a thorough bred democrat you are known for.

May the good spirit of Omoluabi never depart from you President Bola Ahmed Tinubu(GCFR).

Long Live Federal Republic of Nigeria 

 E- Signed:

 Omoluabi Jayeola A.O.

 National Convener

 Reachable on: 08063563668_ 

 Email: jaffero2001@yahoo.com

31/5/2023.

OYEBANJI CONGRATULATES NEW PRESIDENT, TINUBU.

OYEBANJI CONGRATULATES NEW PRESIDENT, TINUBU.

…..Says Nigeria in Safe Hands for Sustainable Development.

 

Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Biodun Oyebanji, has congratulated the new President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu on his successful inauguration as the nation’s helmsman.

The Governor in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media , Yinka Oyebode, also congratulated all Nigerians on the successful completion of the process of transition of power from one administration to another, adding that the seamless transition is an attestation to the growth of democratic culture in the country.

Oyebanji hailed Nigerians for keeping faith with the All Progressives Congress (APC) by electing its flag bearer, President Tinubu at the February 25 presidential poll and accepting his manifesto of Renewed Hope as an instrument of taking Nigeria to the harbour of prosperity and fulfillment.

The Ekiti Governor said with President Tinubu in the driving seat, Nigeria is in safe hands for sustainable development, economic revival, sustenance of infrastructure renewal, reduction of poverty, wealth and job creation and fulfillment of electoral promises made in the lead-up to the presidential poll.

Attesting to the new President’s competence to make a difference in running a government that will live up to expectations, Oyebanji described President Tinubu as an administrator that has the wealth of experience to turn the fortunes of Nigeria around positively within his tenure of office.

The Governor noted that it was remarkable for Nigeria to have carried out seven consecutive and successful transition since return to democracy in 1999 expressing confidence that the country’s democracy has grown in leaps and bounds and has come to stay.

He described the Renewed Hope agenda of President Tinubu as a blueprint carefully packaged to provide panacea to all challenges confronting the polity across the various sectors.

The Governor also congratulated the immediate past President Muhammadu Buhari on the successful completion of his two terms of four years each and for superintending over a successful general election which has just birthed an equally successful transfer of power.

While noting that though expectations are very high as the new administration settles down to the serious business of governance, Oyebanji urged Nigerians to be patient with the new President and his team as they implement their agenda to take Nigeria to a higher pedestal of development.

“I urge Nigerians irrespective of their political, ethnic and religious affiliations to pray for the success of President Tinubu and support him to realize his dream of a prosperous Nigeria that will fully realize its potentials.

“The elections have come and gone, President Tinubu is now the father of the nation; he is not a President of his political party or a section of the country but the President of the whole entity called Nigeria.

“President Tinubu has demonstrated competence as a Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria during which he was Chairman of Senate Committee on Banking and Currency and during his stellar two-term tenure as the Governor of Lagos State which has remained a reference point in governance in Nigeria.

“The government and people of Ekiti State wish our new President a very successful tenure of office and we are assuring him of our readiness to partner with him to ensure a greater, stronger, more united and prosperous Nigeria.” The Governor said.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as 16th President, An Assurance of New Hope Restored.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as 16th President, An Assurance of New Hope Restored.

A Yoruba socio-cultural and  political group known as Omoluabi Team Alliance has congratulated the new President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria who was sworn- in at the early hours of today at the Eagles Square in the nation's capital city. 

The group through its' spokesperson Comr. Olamide Akinwumi felicitate with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Nigerians for a new government which is a signal of new dawn, new era and possibilities that will manifest into monumental national development. The people have spoken and the mantle of power have been fully handed over to the President which implies taking upon the responsibilities of a country that much is needed to be done to resurge her  and help her realize her full potentials. 

The group however advise the new President to hit the ground running as a prepared leader whose preference over other aspirants were based on his outstanding qualities 

as he is noted to posses the  competence, capacity, tenacity and confidence to deliver on his heard earned mandate. 

The group call on the President to focus on key areas that include youth empowerment, creation of job opportunities, improved electricity, return power back to the local government as a way to bring government closer to the masses, funding of Nigerian education system upto the tertiary level and make the ordinary man enjoy an improved standard of living among many others.

The President should be magnanimous in victory and  quickly unite Nigerians irrespective of differing political interest. We have assurance that Nigeria will be great again, we are hopeful that hope has finally been restored and we now have a new Nigeria that we have long waited for as a people.

Congratulations to President  Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his resilience and endurance of the long walk from bourdillion to Aso villa today May 29th, 2023..

God bless the Federal Republic of  Nigeria.

 E- signed:

 Comr. Akinwumi Olamide

 Media and Publicity Secretary

The Man Bola Ahmed Tinubu: Indeed A Long Walk from Bourdillion to Aso Rock Villa, Victory at Last.

The Man Bola Ahmed Tinubu: Indeed A  Long Walk from Bourdillion to Aso Rock Villa, Victory at Last.

Congratulations to the man of the moment, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu the 16th President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria as he journeys from his bourdillon home located in the city of Lagos to the power house of the most populous Africa nation, the Aso Rock Villa. Congratulations to the very many admirers and lovers of the one time Governor of Lagos State for their unrepentant show of love for the city boy who is known to have several brands of names and nomenclatures among which are the  Jagaban, the Capoon, Asiwaju, king of bourdillon among others. His success story today  is no doubt the outcome of perseverance, tolerance, commitment, zealousness, hardwork, determination and a personal resolution to achieve such magnitude of success. It takes an extraordinary man with the lion' s heart to keep pushing and breaking barriers even when the journey seems impossible. Worst of it all is when even closest allies, assumed confidants and disciples connive with external forces to make the journey and the walk into stardom look unattainable and unachievable. 

The man Bola Ahmed Tinubu has shown the world that he is the man with lions heart and when there is  need to roar, it is best to roar out at the highest pitch not minding whose ox is gored. This manifested in his 'Emilokan' slogan which became the talk of town and even prayer points in most Nigerian churches and other worship centers. The rest has become history but same  history will also not forget those who joined the enemies in making several attempts at thwarting the journey into the villa for the man of the people. It was a battle even initiated by fellow kinsmen who saw no need for the southwest agenda because of the possibility of a king maker becoming a king himself. Some also felt making a power broker, political godfather and political warlord an occupant of the Aso villa may be too much  a portfolio  for a man who has got it all and seen it all. Well they are now left to see what God can do that no man can stop. Asiwaju is far ahead and now on top. Congratulations to the man who won the battle amidst stiff opposition even from among his kinsmen. 

The journey is indeed a long walk from the bourdillion into Aso Rock Villa. No doubt his qualities are adequate for the office of President. Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu has the  intellectual capacity to administer and provide the direction needed to move the country forward from obscurity to limelight. He is a civilized man , well exposed, has the tenacity and charisma to stir the big ship called Nigeria. 

He is a detribalized Nigerian and not a religious extremist. He has confidence in himself and a leader with focus.  Judge him base on all these attributes that speaks volume of his person, then you will agree with the writer that Nigeria is absolutely in a safe hand. Let us roll out the drums and dance to the tunes of victory as we see a new Nigeria begin to manifest beginning from today May 29th, 2023. 

However, transiting from bourdillion to the Presidential lodge is a feat made possible by destiny.  He will now reside with the first family for atleast four(4) years in the villa. Certainly it  will be moments to play back the words of haters at least for a man who many said was too old and weak health- wise to provide the kind of leadership Nigeria wants at this time. Many of his close allies opposed his emergence and fought hard to stop him as they continually work hand in hand with cabals who had access to the instrument of power to avert his dream. Today all that plot has become history while we leave them to lick their wounds. The city boy has become the nation's emperor and will provide leadership in the next four years which will certainly reposition the country and refix the very many shortcomings of the country. 

The emergence of Asiwaju is a blessing to Nigeria and Nigerians irrespective of our differing opinions and thoughts in his ability to deliver our very many expectations as a people. However, the truth is that the expectations of Nigerians are very high and a lot is expected from the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu   led administration. We cannot pretend or shy away from the fact that the last administration under President Muhammud Buhari achieved only little in his economic agenda and policies which enstrangled the country for the entire eight years. Notable among his weaknesses was the high rate of insecurity which made  Nigeria unsafe for all.Though in some other areas like infrastructure, judiciary and credible electoral process it will be fair to rate PMB high.

As admirers and non admirers, as haters and lovers , supporters and non supporters, as allies and non allies of the newest president in town, we all must agree that with the emergence of President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu(GCFR), a new Nigeria of our dream is certainly here and we must all give our supports and offer our prayers to the God -chosen leader of our nation.

May he Bola Ahmed Tinubu succeed.

Long Live Jagaban of Africa

Long Live Federal Republic of Nigeria .

🇳🇬  🇳🇬. 🇳🇬. 🇳🇬

✍✍✍✍✍✍

 From the Desk

 National Convener

 Omoluabi Team Alliance Socio- cultural and Political Group.

 _In honour of a Man with the lion's heart: President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu_ .

 May 29th, 2023.

We shall continue to invest in your education, create opportunities for you, Oyebanji assures Ekiti children.

We shall continue to invest in your education, create opportunities for you, Oyebanji assures Ekiti children. 

Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji has congratulated children in the State for witnessing this year's Children's Day celebration. 

The Governor, in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media, Yinka Oyebode, restated the commitment of his administration to investing in the education of the children and providing the right platforms for them to exhibit their God- given talents and attain greatness. 

Oyebanji said his administration is aware that a society that neglects children would trade off its future and values, hence the decision of his government to prioritise education, welfare and wellbeing of the children, who he described as the future leaders of the state and country. 

The Governor said aside providing free and qualitative education from primary school to senior secondary school level, his administration has continued to provide conducive environment for teaching and learning through comprehensive renovation of schools and provision of incentives for teachers. 

He added that the state government decided to key into the world bank co-sponsored Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment ( AGILE) with a view to making education attractive to children and to build a future for them.

Oyebanji said his administration made human capital development one of the pillars of his administration’s development agenda in order to develop and exploit the creativity of Ekiti youth and children who are always known for their ingenuity and excellence. 

He described children as great assets and engine for long term prosperity of the State.

While assuring that the state government would continue to protect the rights of children, Oyebanji said the government would not relent in creating opportunities for them to shine like the stars that they are. 

He congratulated the children their teachers and parents on the occasion of Children's

Omoluabi Group, Ondo State Chapter Inaugurated with New State Excos and Local Government Coordinators.

Omoluabi Group, Ondo State Chapter Inaugurated with New State Excos and Local Government Coordinators.

Members were charged to be good ambassadors, as  Ondo State chapter of the  Omoluabi Team Alliance State Exco and Local Government Coordinators gets inaugurated today.

The inauguration which was hosted at the conference room of the Silverline hotel, Osukoti layout in Akure city had in attendance members from the 18 local governments in Ondo State and some National Executive Committee members.

It was an atmosphere of joy and funfare when distinguished and active members of the Omoluabi Team Alliance Socio- cultural and Political Group in Ondo State gathered today on Akure, the state capital to celebrate the official inauguration of their state chapter viz- a- viz the swearing-in of their state executives and local government coordinators. It was indeed with great pleasure that members of the group in the sunshine state received the National Convener, Omoluabi Jayeola Afolabi who assured members of equity and fairness in all his dealings as long as they remain committed to the Omoluabi callings as a formidable and noble group that has her presence across the entire southwestern states. 

The State Coordinator, Omoluabi Aluko Taiyelolu could not hide his joy and feelings first for achieving the inauguration of his State chapter which coincidentally happens to have birthed and initiated the Omoluabi group. In his words, he said I am  happy to have been part of the beginning of a success story that will soon become the talk of the town. He said history again has repeated itself as the socio- cultural group have started on a clean slate, built on honesty, integrity and loyalty to the southwest region and the yoruba nation. Appreciating the newly appointed state excos and local government coordinators, the National convener charged them to be good ambassadors of the group and be ready at all times to be promoters of the Omoluabi mantra. 

The State Coordinator and his team were advised to reach out to prominent individuals in the State as well as citizens of the state who may wish to join a group of this calibre so that we collectively advance a course in the interest of the southwest region.

Appointment letters were officially issued to the appointees who are expected to cooperate with the State coordinator and also ensure continuous membership mobilization for the group across the 18 local government areas in Ondo State. The group is however hopeful that other State Coordinators will work assiduously to get their states inaugurated as expected. 

 Omoluabi oooo !!

 Ko ni baje !!!

 E- Signed:

 Omoluabi Jayeola, A.O

 National Convener

 Omoluabi Alex Akinfolarin

 National Secretary

 Omoluabi  Aluko Taiyelolu 

 Ondo State Coordinator

Oyebanji disburses N325m to Fund Devt Plans in 23 Communities.

Oyebanji disburses N325m to Fund Devt Plans in 23 Communities. 

In furtherance of his avowed determination to ensure rapid development in all parts of Ekiti state, Governor Biodun Oyebanji, has disbursed a staggering sum of N325 million for the implementation of Development plans in 23 Communities.

At the occasion held in Ado Ekiti, the N325m naira worth of cheques were presented to Traditional rulers and other stakeholders on behalf of the benefitting communities. 

Addressing the beneficiaries, Oyebanji posited that the presentation was part of his administration's efforts to spread development across every community in the state under the Nigeria COVID-19 Action Recovery and Economic Stimulus (CARES) Programme. 

Oyebanji described the programme as a state-level intervention that seeks to mitigate the local effects of the COVID-19 pandemic by protecting the livelihoods of existing and newly poor and vulnerable households and supporting the recovery of local economic activities. 

According to him: "The purpose of the program is to mitigate the economic and social shocks faced by the poor and vulnerable as a result of the global pandemic."

Governor Oyebanji explained that the funds given were targeted at the development of communities in the state through the provision of physical infrastructure and social amenities.

"This particular effort was part of the initiative of our government through the Federal Government and the World Bank in conjunction with the Nigeria Governors Forum aimed at combating the economic hardship faced by communities as a result of the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic under the NG-CARES program."

Governor Oyebanji said the design of the EK-CARES focuses on the areas of increasing social transfer and basic services to the poor, improving food security, enhancing the capability of microfinance, and other socially inclusive projects.

He, therefore charged the benefiting communities to use the grants for the purpose it was meant for.

Governor Oyebanji also urged the benefiting communities to ensure the projects were timely delivered and to specifications to enable other communities to access such initiatives.

The Governor praised the supervisory Agency of the Program, (EKCSDA), Ekiti State Community and Social Development Agency, describing it as one of the Result-Driven Development Platforms of his government and a direct link to his community's sustainable development agenda.

The General Manager, of EKSCDA, Mr Yemi Alatise, who said the agency remained the best amongst its peers in Nigeria, thanked the Governor for supporting the projects under EK-CARES. 

Traditional rulers and other community representatives who explained the advantages of the grants to their communities thanked Mr. Governor for his determination to bring development to all communities in the state.

Ekiti PDP Gov. candidate, Bisi Kolawole commends Oyebanji’s giant strides.

Ekiti PDP Gov. candidate, Bisi Kolawole commends Oyebanji’s giant strides.

..…Pays courtesy visit to Governor’s office 

The candidate of the People’s Democratic Party at the June 18 , 2022 governorship election in Ekiti State, Chief Bisi Kolawole has commended the State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji for his remarkable achievements within 200 days in office. 

He said the Governor had in the last 200 days, demonstrated visionary and purposeful leadership, to the admiration of the people. 

Chief Kolawole, who gave the commendation on Tuesday when he paid a courtesy visit to the Governor in his Office in Ado Ekiti, said Governor Oyebanji was indeed very well prepared for the assignment even right from the period of struggle for the creation of Ekiti State in the early nineties. 

Speaking with journalists shortly after the visit, the PDP governorship candidate, who said the Governor had proved to be committed to the progress and development of Ekiti State, added that Governor Oyebanji should be supported by all and sundry to ensure that his vision for Ekiti development transcends party politics and egocentric tendencies.

“So far so good, he has done well, the whole idea is to take Ekiti to the next level and he’s on the right track. He’s doing very well and I hope God will help him to sustain the pace.

“He was one of the pioneer people that spare headed the creation of Ekiti State, if am not mistaken, he was the secretary, so, doing very well now is part of the project long ago, so there is nothing strange even about his performance because I would not have expected anything short of that”. Chief Kolawole stated.

Governor Oyebanji, who thanked Hon Kolawole for the visit, said he had earlier paid a similar visit to the PDP chieftain at his Efon Alaaye residence. He said he the Ekiti Project requires the cooperation and contributions of all well meaning and patriotic Ekiti leaders.

Gov. Oyebanji Presents N915m Gratuity Cheques To 289 Pensioners In Ekiti.

Gov. Oyebanji Presents N915m Gratuity Cheques To 289 Pensioners In Ekiti.

....reiterated his administration’s commitment towards policies that will enhance the quality of life of Ekiti resident's.

Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji on Monday, reiterated his administration’s commitment to programmes and policies that will enhance the quality of life of Ekiti residents, especially the pensioners.

The Governor stated this during the presentation of cheques worth N915 million naira as gratuities to 289 State, local government and primary school retirees in the state at the Governor’s Office, Ado-Ekiti.

Speaking at the event which was hailed as unprecedented in the state, Oyebanji

said the payment of the gratuity was in fulfilment of his campaign promise of shared prosperity, adding that his administration would continue to ensure that pensioners enjoy a worthy life after their meritorious service to the state.

Oyebanji, who said he was not unaware of challenges confronting the retires as a result of a regrettable delay in accessing their gratuity benefits as and when due, assured the senior citizens that his government is irrevocably committed to ending the regime of endless wait in the payment of gratuities.

He informed the gathering that since the inception of his administration in October 2022, over N1.2 billion had been paid as a gratuity to both the State and Local government retirees while payment of monthly pensions had been regular.

He said, “As elders and critical stakeholders who occupy strategic positions in the scheme of things, our government is living no stone unturned to ensure that you all live a quality and happy life at retirement. I am aware of the many odds and challenges confronting retirees as a result of the regrettable delay in accessing your gratuity as and when due.

“I am therefore committed to ensuring that the welfare of our retirees continues to be of topmost priority. We are also irrevocably committed to ending the regime of endless wait in the payment of gratuity by our senior citizens. This is a priority for us and we will continue to explore innovative ways to support you in your retirement.

“Since we came on board, we have always paid pensions along with salaries of public servants. This, I assure you, will continue. Today, the sum of N700 million has been paid out to 192 retired civil servants as gratuity and the sum of N215 million to 79 Local Government retirees.”

Oyebanji used the opportunity to express his appreciation and to commend the management of the Pension Transitional Arrangement Department (PTAD) at both state and local government levels for the hard work and transparency they have deployed in processing this payment with particular reference to their policy based on first-to-retire, first-to-be-paid, urging to sustain it religiously.

OTI EDUCATION SUPPORT SCHEME.

OTI EDUCATION SUPPORT SCHEME.

...Sponsor congratulates first batch of selected beneficiaries, training commence on Monday.

Hon. Oti Oluwaseun has congratulated the first batch of beneficiaries of the Empowerment Opportunity for Akure Students in Adekunle Ajasin University Akungba (AAUA) who are to begin their freeCempowerment program on Monday 22nd of May, 2023.

Responding to the appreciation letter sent by the Executives of National Association of Akure Students (AAUA CHAPTER), Hon. Oti Oluwaseun appreciated them for the smooth and successful screening of applicants which has produced the first batch of beneficiaries of the empowerment program.

He assured them of his readiness to do more and charged the successfully screened beneficiaries to use the scheme to their full advantage. He urged them to be good ambassadors of the Association and be focused on learning so as to be equipped and better skilled for tomorrow.

Hon. Oti Oluwaseun remains committed to the empowerment of youths within and outside his constituency and is committed to giving back to the society at all times.

May 20th, 2023.

Stop Comparing Me With Fayemi, Oyebanji Tells Ekiti Residents.

Stop Comparing Me With Fayemi, Oyebanji Tells Ekiti Residents.

Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji has appealed to the people of the state not to draw a distinction between his administration and that of the former governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi in terms of achievements.

The governor’s comments were coming against the backdrop of a wide range of commendations and ratings above his predecessor’s tenure by stakeholders especially social commentators in the first seven months of his administration.

Speaking on Friday at Ido-Ekiti, headquarters of Ido-Osi Local Government Area of the state during a special stakeholders’ engagement marking his first 200 days in office, Governor Oyebanji explained that his activities and actions in the last few months to the admiration of the people were part of the agenda of former governor Fayemi for the state.

He said, “I want to appeal to our people not to make a distinction between Governor Fayemi’s administration and mine; we’re one and I said it again we’re one, my administration is an offshoot of Fayemi administration so there’s no distinction between what he has done and what I am doing.

“If Oga(Fayemi) were to be Governor by now, most of this I am doing is what he will be doing because this is something we’ve put down together in the developing plan, which is guiding what I am doing.

“So I appeal to our people, particularly on social media. I don’t have control over what you say but I appeal to you to moderate your comments. Governor Fayemi is my leader I will continue to respect him, he’s has done a lot for this state and still doing it and he needs your prayers for him to do more for us.”

Gov. Oyebanji Paid Over N31bn as Salaries, Gratuities, Pensions.

Gov. Oyebanji Paid Over N31bn as Salaries, Gratuities, Pensions.

.....marks 200 days in office with stakeholders engagement.

The Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji, has disclosed that his government has injected over N31 billion in terms of salary, gratuity and pension payments  to rejig the economy  in the last 200 days he assumed office as the state's Chief executive.

Oyebanji added that his government has paid a staggering sum of N6.2 billion as subvention to state's tertiary institutions geared towards strengthening the citadels of learning and make them competitive nationally and with their contemporaries in other climes.

Governor  Oyebanji stated these in Ido -Ekiti , Ido/Osi Local Government area, on Friday, at a stakeholders engagement marking his 200 days in office. The 100 days of governance, had earlier been marked with a similar stakeholders engagement in Ado Ekiti, Ekiti Central Senatorial District in January.

At the occasion attended by critical stakeholders like traditional rulers, traders, labour leaders, transporters, academia, politicians, community leaders, representatives of Parents Teachers Associations, among others, Oyebanji asserted that his government has neither disappointed nor dashed the hope of Ekiti populace in the last 200 days.

The state's Chief executive, said the stakeholders engagement, which is designed as a “state -of -the -state address” was a fulfilment of his covenant with the citizens to render  account of stewardships every 100 days in office across the three senatorial districts  in alternate order.

Oyebanji explained that aside the payment of salaries, pensions and deductions regularly, another sum of $80 million from the African Development Bank (AfDB) would be injected into the local economy to create more jobs for the youths through the Ekiti Knowledge Zone that has just been granted Free Trade status by the Federal Government.

The Governor identified agriculture, tourism, digital technology, entertainment and sports development as critical to the job creation initiatives of his administration.

Oyebanji disclosed that the Independent Power Project started by the immediate past administration of Dr. Kayode Fayemi would come on stream in July to give uninterrupted power supply to government offices, institutions and streetlights in Ado Ekiti describing the amount being spent on diesel monthly as "unsustainable."

He stated that a sum  N700 million has been approved to pay gratuity of retired state workers and N200m for the local government retirees by May ending, while grant worth N200 million has been distributed  to  3,500 beneficiaries. 

Reeling out the breakdown of the financial commitments he has made to solidify the economy, he said; "On State salary, N11.28bn has been paid, local government; N11.42 bn, state pension; N4.2bn, LG Pension; N3.70 bn, State gratuity; N200 million and LG gratuity; N235 million.

The Governor added that 500 Ekiti youths are undergoing training under the Ekiti Digital Economy Initiative to assist them in unleashing their potentials and transforming their knowledge to wealth.

"We also disbursed a total of N70m to help the poor and N77 million as business support grant. In total, a sum of  N31 billion has been injected into the State's economy as salary, pension and gratuity from October, 2022 to May, 2022, apart from other social intervention programmes and loan disbursement to workers" .

The Governor disclosed that  he has taken giant steps to curtail incidences of brain drain in the health sector and redundancy in the civil service, by gradually defraying  outstanding allowances for doctors, other medical staff and the workers in general. 

Oyebanji added that  the government had carried out 7,949 metres of channelisation and dredging in areas suspected to be critically prone to flooding and erosion in Ado and Ikere Ekiti, to curtail unwarranted loss of lives and property to stormy rainfall  .

On infrastructural development, Oyebanji, said his government has  completed the  Ado-Ilawe-Erinjiyan road, while aggressive works are  ongoing on Ikole , Ado township roads, while other inter-city access roads across the state are enjoying attention to make them motorable. 

He added; "All the roads we are going to construct are ones that will bring prosperity. Those that will boost trading, farming and ease the  movement of  farm products to the market centres. We will be strategic by targeting our agricultural belt".

In the area of tourism, Oyebanji said his government has been investing heavily on Ikogosi Warm Springs Resort Centre, which he achieved through strong collaboration with a private sector to make the tourist attraction site more economically beneficial. 

To propel investment and local business, Oyebanji, promised to reconnect Ayekire , Ekiti East and Gbonyin local governments that have been in perpetual darkness for over a decade to the national grid within the next two months. 

Oyebanji said his administration would change the face of agriculture by motivating farmers into  commercial farming, while impetuses like land preparation policy, while also distributing inputs like  fertilisers, seedlings and other farm implements to farmers at subsidised rates.  

Cataloguing his achievements  in the human capital development, he said the government is gradually decentralizing the insurance policy to the local areas, so that poor masses can access treatments in health centres at little or no cost.

"We have released a sum of N1.2billion to Ekiti State Universal Basic Education as matching grant for 2022 UBEC fund to initiate capital projects in our schools. We have recruited 1,300 teachers to fill vacancies in our primary schools, while a sum of N6.2 billion has been released as subvention to our tertiary institutions".

Ekiti First Lady, Oyebanji Seeks Improved Attention On Basic Education.

Ekiti First Lady, Oyebanji Seeks Improved Attention On Basic Education.

Education remains the brain behind development and socio-economic growth in all sectors of economy, therefore, it should be given special attention it deserves.

Wife of Ekiti State Governor, Dr Olayemi Oyebanji stated this at Ido-Ekiti while delivering lecture at a summit organised by State Universal Basic Education Board to train Education secretaries and head teachers.

Dr Oyebanji, who explained that Basic Education was the pillar upon which other levels of education rested, called on Education Secretaries piloting the affairs of basic schools to be well equipped for the task of ensuring effective delivery of quality learning and teaching processes.

She encouraged  Education secretaries to engage in peer review on regular basis.

In her word, "I want  to appeal to you to put in place effective mechanism for regular feedback to SUBEB from the Local Government Education Authorities" through report writing and periodic meeting with the Board.

The first lady also suggested the need for the education Secretaries to ensure at least 80% skill in ICT literacy to boost the confidence and Morales of their teachers.

Dr Olayemi however solicited an improved funding of Local Government Education Authorities to enhance their functionalities.

Earlier, the Chairman, State Universal Basic Education Board, Professor Femi Akinwumi charged Executive Secretaries not to deviate from the purpose for which they were appointed by being committed to effective monitoring of schools.

EKSG Donates Relief Materials to 112 Rainstorm Victims.

EKSG Donates Relief Materials to 112 Rainstorm Victims.

In a bid to rescue some citizens from the pangs of homelessness, the Ekiti State Government, has donated relief materials to 112 victims of rainstorm in two communities in the state.

The government expressed sympathy and  grieve over the pains experienced by the victims, whose building  rooftops were blown off at Oke- Ako and Ijesa- Isu Ekiti, Ikole Local Government Area of the state, on March 3, 2023 during a stormy rainfall.

Materials distributed included: roofing planks, roofing nails of varying sizes, corrugated sheets, and consumables like rice, garri, spaghetti, among others.

The Deputy Governor, Chief (Mrs) Monisade Afuye, who presented the materials, on Thursday, in Ado Ekiti, said the government of Governor Biodun Oyebanji will continue to give succour to victims of any disaster to avert suffering of undue emotional and economic crises.

Mrs Afuye, represented by her Deputy Chief of Staff, Mr. Victor Adeniyi, said the government felt pained by the displacement and harrowing conditions  the victims were subjected to, urging them to continue to keep faith with the current goverment of being capable of improving their wellbeing. 

Giving the breakdown of the beneficiaries, the Deputy Governor, said an aggregate of 82 were drawn from Oke- Ako and 30 from  Ijesa -Isu respectively. 

The Deputy Governor said; "Natural disaster that happened on March 3, 2023 was very painful and sad. It was sad having over 112 buildings blown off and destroyed, with hundreds rendered homeless in two communities. The experience was painful to this government.

"As a government that is determined to uplift the wellbeing of our people, we acted swiftly and collated the victims' names. We couldn't have allowed our people to go into distress; that is why we accord  this with priority. 

"Let us try and maintain peace and be calm even when situation like this happens. We  appreciate the governor for acting swiftly to palliate the sufferings of the people that were caught in the web of this rainstorm. 

"Disaster like this is something that is preventable by planting trees around our buildings to break any destructive wind from having its way. Let us also try and look after our buildings by repairing areas suspected to be weak before the commencement of raining season.

"I charge you to use these materials  judiciously for the purpose they were meant for. The government of Ekiti State is ready to support any citizen who has any genuine challenge to put smiles on the faces of those who elected us".

The Chairman of Ajoni Local Council Development Area, Hon. Michael Ogungbemi, applauded the government for showing concern about the plights of the victims, with quick presentation of relief materials to rebuild their damaged property.

Ogungbemi described the gesture as signposting that Governor Biodun Oyebanji's administration is masses-oriented and demonstrating enormous  respect for the sanctity of lives . 

Also commending the government for its intervention, the Regent of Oke -Ako community, Her Royal Highness Tinuade Adebayo, pledged the loyalty and support of her people to the current administration.

She added; "We are assuring our Governor that the people of Oke- Ako will continue to work for this government and  will continue to do our utmost best to maintain peace in our domain to stabilise our government".

One of the  beneficiaries, Mr Osanipinni Olaniyan, commended the government for its benevolence, saying ; "I know that with these items , we will be able to rebuild our damaged buildings and return home safely without fear".

As Pa Reuben Famuyide Fasoranti Clocks 97: Omoluabi Socio- cultural and Political Group Celebrates A Special Man.

As Pa Reuben Famuyide Fasoranti Clocks 97: Omoluabi Socio- cultural and Political Group Celebrates A Special Man.

Pa Reuben Fasoranti, the National Leader of Afenifere Group is today a man who should be made to wear a cloth of many colours. He is a special man, a rare breed, a gem, a passionate Nigerian, a  knowledgeable nonagenarian whose wisdom is directly proportional to the age he celebrates today. On this note it is with deep gratitude to God Almighty that distinguished members of Omoluabi Team Alliance Socio- cultural and Political Group celebrate the life of a man whose name speaks integrity undiluted. 

Baba is undisputably a core member and presently the oldest foundation member of the Late Chief Obafemi Awolowo's school of political thought, ideology, philosophy and principles that cannot be discarded from the annals of history. You are an asset to your generation and ours during and after your active days in public service as a man who believes in the task of state and nation building. 

As you are being celebrated nationwide today, we join other admirers of a father, a progressive, an educationist, a political leader of all seasons and a special man who has given his all to serve humanity with great impact on the Yoruba nation as a whole.

Happy 97th birthday to an Omoluabi without blemish.

Many more balloons to burst as you shall witness the beginning of a renewed hope for Nigeria and the southwest  we all look forward to usher-in  soonest.

 E- signed;

 Omoluabi Jayeola, Afolabi

 National Convener

 Omoluabi Alex Akinfolarin

 National Secretary

 Comr. Akinwumi Olamide J.

 Media and Publicity Secretary

Payment of Salary Arrears: NMA Hails Oyebanji, Knocks Ikpeazu, Hope, Ortom.

Payment of Salary Arrears: NMA Hails Oyebanji, Knocks Ikpeazu, Hope, Ortom.

The National Secretariat of the Nigerian Medical Association, NMA has commended the governor of Ekiti State, Mr Biodun Oyebanji for the payment of salary arrears and other benefits of its  members and health workers in the state.

The medical body gave the commendation in a communique issued at the

end of its  63rd Annual General Conference and Delegates’ Meeting (AGC/DM) held in Jalingo,the Taraba State capital Signed by the NMA Dr Uche Rowland Ojinmah the body expressed concern over the alleged layback attitude of some states, particularly,  governments  of Abia, Imo and Benue States.

It noted that Oyebanji and the Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu have shown serious commitment  to members” welfare by improving  the welfare of Doctors in their respective States.

The NMA specifically admonished members to redouble  their efforts for effective healthcare delivery to the people of the  State.

While calling on members in Ekiti to show appreciation to Oyebanji, the NMA also expressed  its support for the agitation for better deal in some states, stressing  that the  on-going industrial action in Abia State by the doctors is justified .

“The AGC/DM directed the NMA State Branches of Ekiti and Ondo to reciprocate the good gesture of their governments by redoubling their effort at effective healthcare delivery to the good people of Ekiti and Ondo states.

“The AGC/DM reiterated the fact that the on-going industrial action in Abia State by the doctors is justified and further implored the Governments of Abia, Imo and Benue States, to hasten the process of clearing the unpaid salaries of doctors and other health workers in these States.

“The AGC/DM received report that the Governments of Ondo and Ekiti States have Improved the welfare and also paid salary arrears for doctors and other Health workers In both States.” the  Communique read in part.

Conversely, the AGC/DM expressed great displeasure and disappointment at the failure of the outgoing Abia State Government to pay the salaries of doctors and other health workers working at Hospital Management Board for sixteen (16) months and Abia State University Teaching Hospital for twenty-six (26) months despite all efforts.

“The AGC/DM considered the action of Abia State Government as unacceptable The AGC/DM also received a report that Benue State Government owes her doctors eight months’ salary arrears; and the fact that there is no progress in clearing the backlog of salary arrears of doctors and other health workers in Imo State.”

Oyebanji, Senators-Elect Align With APC Zoning Decision, Declares Support For Akpabio's Senate Presidency.

Oyebanji, Senators-Elect Align With APC Zoning Decision, Declares Support For Akpabio's Senate Presidency.

Governor Biodun Oyebanji says Ekiti is committed to a united and formidable 10th National Assembly as well the decision of the National Working Committee of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on zoning of Senate President position to the South-South. 

The Governor made the declaration in Abuja while hosting Senator Godswill Akpabio alongside some Senators-elect.

 

The meeting also had in attendance elected Senators from Ekiti, Opeyemi Bamidele, Yemi Adaramodu and Cyril Fasuyi.

Speaking with Newsmen, Governor Oyebanji said the decision of the National Working Committee of the APC on leadership of the 10th National Assembly remains sacrosanct.

Governor Oyebanji who described Senator Akpabio as the right man for the seat, said all the Senators-elect and Leaders of the party from Ekiti have pitched their tents to ensure his emergence as the next Senate President. 

According to him, "in Ekiti State we are committed to a united National Assembly and we are also committed to the decision of the National Working Committee of the APC with respect to the zoning and you  can attest to the fact that all the Senators are here with me just to have dinner with Akpabio. 

"We are supporting his aspiration as directed by the national body of the party. We are in this together, we are not only supporting, we will identify with him publicly and that is what I have done".

The Governor stated further "all Ekiti Senators and the leaders, all the former Governors we are in the same boat. We respect the sanctity of the party and we appeal to all contenders to also follow the advice of the National Working Committee. It is only when we are united that we can ensure a progressive development of the country. 

"Senator Akpabio has been called to serve and he needs all support and we shall give him that", Governor Oyebanji added. 

Also speaking, Senator Akpabio expressed strong belief that the decision of the the party’s NWC and support of members of the Senate would aid his quest for the leadership seat, adding that his experience as a former Commissioner, Governor, Minister and Lawmaker also speaks volume.

 "I had the opportunity of being a Lawyer for the past 36 years, I have also had the opportunity to serve in the executive, as a Commissioner and I also had the opportunity to serve as a Governor for eight years. I have been in the Senate before and I was even a leader in the Senate and the opportunity to serve as a Minister of the Federal Republic, and today I am a Senator-elect and a prospective Senate President by the grace of Almighty God and the decision of the National Working of our Party".

He promised to give full backing to the incoming President, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu to put an end to the myriads of problems militating against the growth of the country.

 *Akpabio said "I'm very prepared and I am determined to support the incoming President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu to succeed. It is going to be a good moment for Nigeria despite the difficult terrain in terms of the economy and all that. We are going to do our best to bring out good policies that will enable Nigerians to have food on their tables and also create job opportunities to reduce banditry and insecurity in the country. We will unite the country, we are determined to do that", he said.

Oyebanji's commitment towards development of Ekiti State: Performance Index of Ekiti State Budget 2023.

Oyebanji's commitment towards development of Ekiti State: Performance Index of Ekiti State Budget 2023.

Still on the Ekiti State Budget Performance for Q1; it’s interesting to see that N16m was realized from Cocoa Grading Fees, representing 33.8% of the budgeted N47.5m. On the expenditure side, N374.3m was spent on payment of students’ WAEC and NECO— 63.7% of the budgeted N588m. Also, N1.7bn was paid in pension, representing a 29.9% performance of the budgeted N6bn.

Looking at specific lines from the Capital Expenditure, the construction of the airport has N2bn, which is a 50% performance of the budgeted N4bn.

Rehabilitation of hospital/health centers has taken N135m, which is a 50.2% performance of the budgeted N270m. The rehabilitation of public schools has also taken N181m, which is 10% performance of the budgeted N1.7bn.

Rehabilitation of roads has N1bn already, representing a 22.7% performance of the budgeted N4.7bn. Additionally, N1.5bn intervention funds for special projects, representing 36% of the budgeted N4.2bn.

One thing that’s never in doubt is Governor Biodun Oyebanji's commitment to transparency, with his dedication to the development of Ekiti State.

The Budget Performance Report for the first quarter of 2023 has been published by @ekitistategov. In terms of revenue performance, N16.9bn was generated from FAAC & VAT share, which represents 26.3% of the projected N64.5bn.

Additionally, N5.07bn was realized from Internally Generated Revenue (IGR), representing 32.1% performance of the projected N15.8bn. For the Capital Development Fund (CDF) Receipts, N3.03bn was realized, translating to 55.1% of the projected N5.5bn.

Regarding recurrent expenditure, N6.6bn was spent on Personnel Costs, which is 21.8% of the budgeted N30.3bn. Also, N16.4bn has gone to Other Recurrent Costs, which represents 33.4% of the estimated N49.1bn.

On Capital Expenditure Performance, N5.6bn has been spent, representing 15.7% of the budgeted N34bn. Overall, the revenue performance was 34%, while expenditure stood at 25.3%.

It’s important to note that both revenue and expenditure performances meet the 25% threshold for Q1. 

I also learned from the Budget Ministry that the Ekiti State government was recently commended by the NGF for “budget realism.”

“I’ve released all Local Government money - Oyebanji."

“I’ve released all Local Government money - Oyebanji."

..…Commends auditors for quality service, accountability.

Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji on Thursday said his administration has released all monies accruable to the 16 local government councils from the Federation Account since assuming office about seven months ago.

Governor Oyebanji stated this on while receiving the Auditor-General for Local Government, Dr (Mrs) Iyadunni Oke noted that local government administrators no longer have reason not to develop their areas.

He added that his administration had given necessary approval for people-oriented projects expected to be carried out by the local government councils which would also be monitored regularly by a team from his office in order to ensure compliance.

The Governor said, “I decided to invite the ALGON chairman here so that he will listen to my own view on this matter, since we came to office and now, we have released all the monies meant for local governments to them and I know that all the local governments have been given approval for one project or the other. 

“just two weeks ago, we set up a monitoring team from my office to go and inspect the status of all these projects. I also hope with respect to both the capital expenditure and the recurrent, the audit department are also doing their job because local government is so critical to service delivery, they are the nearest to the people.”

Oyebanji commended the crop of quality Auditors being paraded at both state and local government levels for their commitment and dexterity at delivering quality service which had led to efficient management of the state’s resources and exposure of shady deals.

He stressed the need for top civil servants to mentor younger ones that would effectively take their position when they eventually bow out of service and ensure continuity of quality service delivery in all sectors.

“I will like to place on record that accountability is very key to service delivery, the six pillars are just aspirations and if care is not taken they will remain in that realm, if the structure to implement are not accountable because the currency is money, the lubricant is money but the vehicles are individuals that will spend this money must be accountable. 

And that is why your office is so critical to the delivery and implementation of the six pillars development agenda. 

“I must say this openly that the quality of Auditors we have at the state and the local government levels are top notch. I can vouch for their integrity.”

Earlier, the State Auditor-General for local government, Dr Iyadunni Oke, who thanked Governor Oyebanji for appointing her to that exalted position, promised to carry out the responsibility of that position to bring improvement to the state’s accounts as well as ensure continued commitment of rank and file members of her office.

To drive her vision for effective auditing in the state, the Auditor-General, who is also the first female to occupy the position noted that actualization of the six pillar of this administration would require a virile and effective auditing that would be hinged on monitoring of both financial and personnel budget of all local government and LCDA’s, ensure that due process was followed in all the activities of the state and ensure that there is value for money in all programmes, and policies of government.

She also stressed the importance effective auditing on all government undertaking, occasional investigation into the special programmes of government for the attention of the Governor and training and retraining of all Auditors in the state to ensure success of all government policies.

It is amazing how Gov. Oyebanji does effective engagement alongside project inspection.

It is amazing how Gov. Oyebanji does effective engagement alongside project inspection. 

Any government that wants to succeed must  connect with the people genuinely. You can never go wrong with engaging the people meaningfully . 

We have seen some individuals and communities  get their problems solved without stepping into the Governor’s office because often times ,Governor Oyebanji takes the office to them . Seeing the Governor in their midst  , they tell him their collective challenges  and they get to hear his view on the spot . This is the real deal - taking governance to the people .

Some call it streets politics but I call it spontaneous community engagement. A strong feedback mechanism because it affords the Governor to receive first hand information . 

At yesterday’s project inspection by Mr Governor,aside the usual prayers ,funny nick names and hailings we get to hear 😁,  three  events stood out  at the inspection :

1. The Governor saw a lady making shoes at her shop . He dashed in to encourage her for having the courage to pick up a skill that is psychologically tagged to men . Mr Governor engaged her and promised to support her business.

2.  A female tricyclist in the community offered to give Mr Governor a ride in her trycicle , he obliged her. While in the trycicle (keke- napep ) ,he engaged her and got to know she wasn’t the owner of the keke, not even on installment arrangement . Mr Governor promised to empower her with a trycicle the next day. She was shivering when she heard .

3. The Chairman ,landlord association of the community engaged the Governor. Raised some concerns about the community which were instantly addressed. 

When Governor Oyebanji said in his inaugural speech that , “ We assure the people that we will hear you and truly see you. Our outlook is a government of the people, for the people, by the people through active involvement” , he wasn’t joking .

#BAO4all

#BAOwillSucceed

#InBAOwillTrust

"Don't Joke With Your Health, Oyebanji Advises Top Civil Servants."

"Don't Joke With Your Health, Oyebanji Advises Top Civil Servants."

The Governor of Ekiti State, Hon Biodun Oyebanji, has advised civil servants in the State civil service to attach great importance to their health and strike a balance between work and rest to avert untimely death. 

Governor Oyebanji gave the advice, on Monday, while flagging off the construction of the Ekiti State Civil Service Senior Staff Club and Recreation Centre in Ado Ekiti, the Ekiti State capital.

The foundation laying ceremony which was withnessed by the deputy Governor, *Chief (Mrs) Monisade Afuye* Speaker of the state Assembly, *Rt Hon Olubunmi Adelugba*, labour leaders and top government officials was done immediately after the workers day taly at the Ekiti Parapo Pavilion Ado Ekiti. 

The Governor, who  described the project as historic, urged top government functionaries to always strike a balance between their statutory state duties and issues that have direct link with their  health status. 

Governor Oyebanji added that the project will help in creating a social and mental balancing for workers of all categories when completed, particularly serving as a rendezvous, where workers can meet and exchange ideas under a relaxed atmosphere. 

He said; "This  is a very good project and it is coming at the most auspucious time. I want you to cultivate the habit of working without necessarily stressing yourselves up.

 "I want you to be resting. You have to strike a balance between your works and your health. Please, this is important because  it is only those that are healthy that can perform their duties".

Dousing the fear raised by the workers that financing the project would be herculean, Governor Oyebanji, said; "Don't be afraid at all. Any project that has a figure or estimate will surely be completed one day .

"You are the one  administering  the state at the civil service level. If you can administer the State, you can easily make a success of this project. As a believer in this project, , I will rally round you by reaching out to my friends to make donations . 

"If you can set your priority right and set the right target, in the next one year, this project must have been completed".

Speaking at the occasion, the Head of Service, Barrister Bamidele Agbede, said the senior staff play critical roles in the implementation of government's policies and deserved to have a recreation centre of its own.

Describing the project as a veritable opportunity  to promote the social and mental wellbeing of the civil servants, Agbede stated that the  project was a loud testimony to the commitment of the workers to support the government's developmental strides .

He added: "The establishment of a recreation centre for senior civil servants  was  long overdue. But my fear had always been how to finance this kind of a project, taking cognisance of the state's lean resources.” 

The Head of Service appealed to private bodies, organisations  and individuals to donate generously towards completing the project. Which he said would help in transforming the civil servants and increase their productivity.

Workers Day 2023: Omoluabi Team Alliance Socio-Cultural and Political Group Felicitates With Workers.

Workers Day 2023: Omoluabi Team Alliance Socio-Cultural and Political Group Felicitates With Workers.

May 1st Celebration: As workers  reflect on the pains and gains of nation building amidst poor welfare packages. However, there is assurance of a renewed hope as this month will usher in a new government under the leadership of Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu that is determined to bring smiles on the faces of Nigerian workers again. 

Omoluabi Group felicitate with all committed and dedicated members of the Nigerian workforce who believes in the project of nation building.

"According to the legal luminary, "On this special day, the worker is king. Therefore, I celebrate all Nigerian Workers in the public and private sectors for their selflessness and dedication towards moving our great nation forward." 

"The Nigerian Workers should be appreciated and celebrated, not only on a day like this but always, because they are one of the most dedicated, resilient and hardworking in the world. They are the ones driving the multifaceted development of our dear country."

"Be obedient and adhere strictly to the standard of God. When you are confronted by the devil with tribulations, you will overcome. As the israelites were remembered and delivered from their oppressors so shall He redeem you this month -------Psalm 105:8"

Courtesy of Omoluabi Team Alliance Socio-cultural and Political Group.

2023 WORKERS' DAY: OJUAWO SENDS GOODWILL MESSAGE TO WORKERS.

2023 WORKERS' DAY: OJUAWO SENDS GOODWILL MESSAGE TO WORKERS.

AVM Rufus Adeniyi Ojuawo, (Retd), the Hon-elect of Ekiti South Federal Constituency 1 has sends his best wishes to Workers in his Constituency, Ekiti State and Nigeria as a whole, on the occasion of the celebration of this year's International Workers' Day. 

"On this special day, the worker is king. Therefore, I celebrate all Nigerian Workers in the public and private sectors for their selflessness and dedication towards moving our great nation forward." 

"The Nigerian Workers should be appreciated and celebrated, not only on a day like this but always, because they are one of the most dedicated, resilient and hardworking in the world. They are the ones driving the multifaceted development of our dear country."

"And as we all look forward to and prepare for the inauguration of our new President and his Vice, and also the 10th National Assembly, the welfare of Workers will receive adequate attention and there will be robust legislation to ensure that Nigerian Workers are well-taken care of in order to stem the rise of human capital flight from our nation."

"There is dignity in labour. Every worker is entitled to an equitable wage representing the value of their labour and efforts. Nigerian Workers should rest assured that their labour will not be in vain." 

Happy Labour Day!

AVM Rufus Adeniyi Ojuawo, (Retd), the Hon-elect of Ekiti South Federal Constituency 1.