OYEBANJI APPOINTS JUSTICE OGUNMOYE AS ACTING CHIEF JUDGE.

OYEBANJI APPOINTS JUSTICE OGUNMOYE AS  ACTING CHIEF JUDGE.

Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji, has appointed Hon. Justice Lekan Adekanye Ogunmoye as Acting Chief Judge of the State.

This is in furtherance of the powers conferred on the Governor by Section 271 (4) of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended).

The appointment of Hon Justice Ogunmoye takes effect from November 5, 2024.

He replaces the former Chief Judge, Hon Justice John Oyewole Adeyeye, who passed on November 4, 2024.

Born on November 6, 1963, Hon. Justice Ogunmoye was called to the Nigerian Bar in 1987,  and was appointed a judge on April 1, 2010.

Governor Oyebanji wishes the new Acting Chief Judge a successful tenure.

Signed:

Yinka Oyebode                                                                    Special Adviser (Media) to the Governor, Ekiti State.

OYEBANJI MOURNS DEATH OF EKITI CHIEF JUDGE, HON JUSTICE ADEYEYE.

OYEBANJI MOURNS DEATH OF EKITI CHIEF JUDGE, HON JUSTICE ADEYEYE.

The Governor of Ekiti State, Mr Biodun Oyebanji, has expressed condolences on the death of the Chief Judge of the State, Hon. Justice John Oyewole Adeyeye. 

Justice Adeyeye, who was inaugurated as Ekiti State Chief Judge on October 11, 2021, passed on Monday. He was aged 64 years old. 

Governor Oyebanji, in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media, Yinka Oyebode, described the late Justice Adeyeye's demise as heartrending and a colossal loss for the State.

The Governor  said with the death of the late Justice Adeyeye, the Judiciary in Ekiti State in particular and Nigeria in general has lost a great pillar and an asset whose worth is invaluable.

The Ekiti helmsman described the deceased as a firm and forthright jurist who demonstrated an unwavering dedication to the principles of equity and justice. 

Governor Oyebanji noted that the deceased worked hard for a vibrant and independent Judiciary in his lifetime which made that arm of government to contribute to good governance and the defence of the rights of citizens.

He added that the late Justice Adeyeye did his best in advocating better welfare for judicial officers and staff members of the Ekiti State Judiciary to ensure effective service delivery and smooth running of the justice sector.

The Governor prayed God to grant the immediate and extended family of the deceased and the people of Araromi Ugbesi in Ekiti East Local Government area, members of the Bar and the Bench, the fortitude to bear the loss.

He urged the family to be consoled by the great impact and the sterling contributions of the deceased to the justice sector and overall development of the state.

“This is indeed a great loss to our dear state. On behalf of the Government and people of Ekiti State, I commiserate with the family of the late Hon Justice Adeyeye and pray that the good Lord will console and comfort them, and grant the dear departed eternal rest.”, the Governor added.

Oyebanji Restates Ban on Use of Schools premises for Social events.

Oyebanji Restates Ban on Use of Schools premises for Social events.

...Spearheads devt efforts for his Ikogosi country home.

Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji , has restated the state government’s ban on the use of public schools premises for social functions, adding that any head of school that flouts the directive would be heavily sanctioned. 

The ban, according to the Governor, is to preserve and protect facilities in the public schools and make them conducive for learning. 

Oyebanji bemoaned how facilities in schools were being destroyed by people who hired them for social engagements, like burial parties, wedding receptions saying such trend could destroy the functionality of public schools if allowed to continue unabated. 

The Governor stated this at his Ikogosi Ekiti home town, on Saturday, during the 2024 Ikogosi Day celebrations and launch of N1 billion Development Fund, which was attended by high profile dignitaries across the nation.

Addressing the gathering, Governor Oyebanji said his government owes the people the onerous duty of preserving their investments in education and infrastructures, adding the step was taken to ensure that education is not destroyed on the altar of dispensing patronages to people.

Oyebanji stressed that the Ikogosi Day celebrations was held at a private field and not in a school premises in compliance with the ban on the use of public schools premises 

He said: "We were to hold this function within the premises of Baptist Primary School, Ikogosi, which is a public primary school, but I said no, that this place, which is a private place should be used. 

"This is a signal to those who will be calling me and sending text messages that they want to use government schools for social functions that there is a ban on it and I am restating this here today.

"We have a duty to make our schools safe and well protected. I want to charge all the chairmen of the local governments and heads of schools to enforce this. You must make sure that the use of public schools for burial, wedding and other social functions is stopped".

In an apparent reference to the suspension of an erring official over the matter, the Governor said government is prepared to sanction more violators of the ban order.

Commenting on the current  economic situation in the country , Oyebanji urged  well meaning indigenes  to reach out to the poor, in order to cushion the effect of the current hardship on them, adding  it is expedient  to exhibit love to neighbours at this crucial time.

The governor appreciated those who contributed to the development of the town through financial and material donations, stressing that the gestures has further reinforced the spirit of love and unity among Ekiti citizens . 

Further in his message of hope, Oyebanji was emphatic that his government won't be distracted in the bid to spread development to all the communities, as demonstrated in his commitment to increasing infrastructures and public utilities. 

One of the major high points of the event was when the Governor joined other indigenes of the town to file out and oay  homage to the town monarch. 

Speaking at the occasion, the Regent of Ikogosi Community, Princess Omobola Adepoju, applauded Governor Oyebanji, for his love for humanity, especially Ekiti people, Ikogosi inclusive, saying she was proud of the governor's accomplishments in the last two years.

Princess Adepoju saluted the Governor for creating enabling environment to make the Gossy Water brand, being produced from the Ikogosi Warm Springs, one of the best selling bottled water brands in the country, among other initiatives that have upscaled development in the community.  

"By what the Governor has done in Ekiti in terms of development in infrastructures and human capital development, the governor  has written his name in gold. I am particularly happy with his love for community development, which he has extended to this town", she said.

MOB Unveils Plans for Mini Stadium at Ekiti State University.

MOB Unveils Plans for Mini Stadium at Ekiti State University.

A mini stadium is set to be constructed at Ekiti State University (EKSU) as part of the constituency projects initiated by Senate Leader Senator Michael Opeyemi Bamidele (MOB) for 2025. The announcement was made during the 10th Special Convention of the EKSU Alumni Association in Abuja.

The event, attended by distinguished figures including Ekiti State Governor Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji, Chancellor Dr. Tunji Olowolafe, and Vice Chancellor Professor Babatola Ayodele, highlighted the project's significance for the university community.

Senator Bamidele expressed his commitment to enhancing sports infrastructure at EKSU, indicating that the project aims to benefit students, faculty, and the local community by providing a venue for sports events and promoting student engagement.

During the convention, Senator Bamidele revealed that he had proposed the mini stadium project to President Bola Tinubu after discussions with the university's Vice Chancellor during a recent visit. He noted that the President had graciously approved the request.

As the Life Patron of the EKSU Alumni Association, Senator Bamidele reiterated his dedication to attracting further interventions for the university's development.

SAHARA REPORTERS’ BLUNDER ON EKITI STATE’S 2024 BUDGET PERFORMANCE.

SAHARA REPORTERS’ BLUNDER ON EKITI STATE’S 2024 BUDGET PERFORMANCE.

After several goofs and failed attempts to rubbish the developmental efforts of the Government of Ekiti State by Sahara Reporters, an online soft-sell publication, another misleading report by the publication has been brought to the notice of the State Government on how Government allegedly spent N314million on furniture in nine months and nothing on Medical Equipment. 

Absurdly, the publication, as usual, without seeking clarification as professionally required, published a misrepresentation of facts capable of causing disaffection, eroding the trust of the people and tarnishing the image of Government.

Ordinarily, it would not have been  necessary to respond to the mischievous publication, but owing to the policy of transparency, accountability and inclusivity of the Biodun Oyebanji administration, it becomes imperative to dispel the distortion of facts for the sake of the unsuspecting reading public who could be misled by the report.

We find it rather ridiculous on the part of Sahara Reporters, to attempt to exclude the Health sector from the N314million spent on office furniture, giving the fact Government had repeatedly explained that its non-specialized procurements, such as furniture, are done centrally and distributed on delivery by suppliers  across ministries, departments and agencies. 

It is clear that Sahara Reporters was deliberately trying to misinform the general public as the publication chose to disregard the contents of page 38 of the same report which shows the State Government had in the same period incurred capital expenditure of N1.74billion on health and N4.3billion on education. 

In addition, It is clearly stated in the report that  N4,096,089,130.00 was expended as capital expenditure in the Agric sub-sector on page 36. 

This style of biased and manipulative reporting by Sahara Reporters is not only malicious but reckless and irresponsible. 

For the benefit of doubt, the State Government during the period under review, successfully renovated and provided state-of-the- art equipment for the Okeyinmi Health Centre, Ado Ekiti, renovated nine General Hospitals in Ijan, Ijesa-Isu, Okemesi, Efon-Alaaye, Iye, Ayede, Ilupeju/Itapa, Ifaki Ekiti, Government House Clinic, Hospital Management Board (HMB) and Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital (EKSUTH) Ado-Ekiti.

Within the same period, medical equipment including Semed 2D mammogram machine with digitizer and printer, 16 100AH batteries, 10KVA inverter, Hospital bed with ABS, Bedside locker ABS-150 units, Theatre operating table hydraulic, Ceiling-type LED theatre lamp, Wheelchair, Dental chair with a camera, Patient transfer trolley ABS Type, Emergency trolley ABS Type and Stainless steel patient transfer trolley were acquired by the state government. 

It is also on record that, the State Government commenced parity payment to Doctors in the State Ministry of Health and Hospital Management Board, renovated and rehabilitated the Comprehensive Health Center at Adin-Ilawe as well as constructed Neonatal Intensive Care unit, oxygen gas plant, the students hostel at the College of Nursing Sciences, renovated the main theatre, male medical ward, female medical ward, all at EKSUTH.

It must also be stated that the insinuation that only N200 million was spent on the rehabilitation of public schools with development partners’ programmes such as the Adolescent Initiative for Learning and Empowerment (AGILE) and Innovation Development and Effectiveness in the Acquisition of Skills (IDEAS) Project as well as the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) and State Universal Basic Education (SUBEB) interventions is incorrect. the State Government paid a sum of N1.3billion as counterpart fund in August, this year aside another N1.3billon paid in April, 2023. Given the State Government’s contribution is 50 

The partnerships have facilitated multi-million naira projects in all the 203 public secondary schools and the six technical colleges in the State.

While urging people in the State to completely disregard the persistent attempt by Sahara Reporters to downplay the globally acknowledged rising profile of the State and portray efforts of our Government in bad light, it must be stated categorically that these vitriolic outpourings of Sahara Reporters are deliberate attacks on people in the State.

The State Government will however not be distracted from its commitment to all round development of the State and making life easier for the people. That is our focus!

Sahara Reporters will do well to read our reports fully, carry out necessary investigations and seek clarifications before rushing to the press with a potpourri of childish claims  and outright falsehood. 

 

Rt. Hon. Taiwo Olatunbosun

Honourable Commissioner for Information.

Cooperation, peace, veritable tools for development, Oyebanji tells community leaders.

Cooperation, peace, veritable tools for development, Oyebanji tells community leaders.

Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji has called on the citizens of his native town, Ikogosi Ekiti, at home and in the diaspora to embrace cooperation and peace as essential tools for meaningful and sustainable development of the community.

Governor Oyebanji, who made the call at Ikogosi Ekiti on Friday night during an interactive session with leaders of the community in commemoration of the 2024 Ikogosi day celebration, said harmony, unity and love among the community members are vital for attracting investment and growth which will help the community reach its full potential as a prime destination for tourism and economic progress.

Describing the community as a potential revenue generator for the state due to its unique cultural and natural assets, the Governor implored the citizens to prioritize collective goals over and above personal gains, stressing that collaboration is crucial for advancing and improving the fortune of the community.

The Governor assured them that his administration would continue to empower the community through infrastructure, education, and job opportunities for the local youths.

He maintained that ikogosi development holds a special place in his government agenda and urged the residents to remain committed to shared dream of a prosperous and harmonious community

"I believe strongly that the path way to progress is frankness, truth and love. I am pleading with all of us, this is our own Jerusalem, we must love ourselves because where there is no love there cannot be progress, it's when we love ourselves that we love our community".

"The change we want in this town must start with us, and the best way to change a community is to start with oneself. All of us present tonight must make up our mind to leave this place as a changed person and love Ikogosi". The Governor stated.

Earlier in his opening remarks, the President, Ikogosi Progressive Union, Mr Sola Agbaje, who expressed his appreciation to the Governor for being very passionate and committed to the development of the community, said the purpose of the meeting was to find a way to move the community forward.

In her own remarks, the Regent of the town, Princess Omobola Adepoju, who expressed her appreciation to the Governor for not disappointing the community, said the community is so proud of the tremendous achievements of the Governor’s administration in just two year.

She urged the citizens to work in unity  to achieve remarkable progress and development for the community. 

The community leaders at the parley also lauded the Governor for the all round development being witnessed across the state under his watch, pledging their unalloyed support for his administration.

Oyebanji attributes leadership style to Mother’s lessons in humility, love.

Oyebanji attributes leadership style to Mother’s lessons in humility, love.

….as mother’s foundation donates multipurpose hall to church.

Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji has attributed his approach to leadership to the virtues of humility, contentment, and love that his late Mother instilled in him, stressing that her emphasis on simplicity and service has been a major influence in his life and career.

Governor Oyebanji, who disclosed this on Friday at Ikogosi Ekiti, while commissioning an ultra-modern multipurpose hall donated to the First Baptist Church, Ikogosi, by the Abiyamo Esther Oyebanji Foundation, a foundation in memory of the Governor’s mother. He said the lessons learned at home have guided his approach to governance, helping him maintain perspective and empathy in his service to humanity.

According to him, his late mother was an example of true motherhood who used all she had to assist the less privileged and trained her children the right way to success.

While calling on parents to inculcate the virtues of honesty, love and empathy in their children, the Governor charged the Church and the community to make the best use of the hall as well as cultivate good maintenance culture towards ensuring the durability of the facility. 

He assured the community that more development projects would be executed within the town and other towns in the state, calling for a more united front in achieving collective growth and shared prosperity.

“We are here today to give glory to God and celebrate our late Mother who lived for us. Mummy is no more, the greatest legacy to her is what we are doing today, walking the talk, the way he brought us up in humility, contentment, and in love for everybody around us.”

“We were brought up to show love to everybody, to respect people, fear God and serve him. So I am happy today that between myself and my siblings, we are able to bring this together in her memory”, the Governor said.

Also speaking at the event, the wife of the Governor, Dr Olayemi Oyebanji who described the late Esther Abosede Oyebanji as a disciplinarian and philanthropist, said the Governor’s leadership attributes of empathy and love for the people, as well as commitment to just causes were product of his upbringing, adding that they have been part of him long before he embraced public service. 

Other dignitaries and community leaders at the event included the regent of Ikogosi Ekiti, Princess Omobola Adepoju, the President of the Ekiti Baptist Convention, Rev. Dr. Emmanuel Aribasoye, Prof. (Mrs) Ojo and Dr Temiola  eulogized the late matriarch of the Oyebanji dynasty and commended the initiative of the children at immortalizing her.