God is kind to Ekiti for making Oyebanji Governor, says Fayose.

God is kind to Ekiti for making Oyebanji Governor, says Fayose.

….pays courtesy visit to new Ekiti Governor.

…Minister of State for Transportation, Adegoroye hails new governor.

Former Ekiti State Governor, Mr Ayodele Fayose, on Monday paid a courtesy visit to the incumbent Governor of the State, Mr Biodun Oyebanji, in his office in Ado-Ekiti.

Fayose said he was in the office on a congratulatory visit to Governor Oyebanji who was inaugurated on October 16th, and to also express his condolences on the passing of the Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon Funminiyi Afuye.

Fayose who was received by Governor Oyebanji at the front of the Governor’s Office, urged Ekiti people to support the new administration so that he can improve the economic situation of the State and deliver on his promises to move the State forward. 

The former Governor said God was kind to Ekiti State to have made Oyebanji the Governor, describing the incumbent Governor as a listening and pragmatic leader, who is well prepared to offer diligent and excellent service.

He said Governor Oyebanji had started very well judging by some of the steps he had taken so far, adding that the support of the people is what is needed so he can do more.

The former Governor who said he was ready to offer his support and counsel at all time, maintained that the Governor needed good advice from well-meaning leaders and citizens of the state on the best way to move the state forward, in the face of global economic crisis.

 "You are now the face of Ekiti, you need everybody to gather advice, you need good counselling, especially in a state where some people are looking for manners from above. I will continue to offer my advice, when we have observations we call you to tell you.

"Support this Governor, he's not the Governor of APC, he's not the Governor of PDP, though he contested under his party but he's now the governor of Ekiti State. So, he needs all the support to succeed, and I know he shall succeed, because he has started very well.

"I am not here to play politics, I am a PDP man when it is time for election. I will fight you but right now you are the face of our State. You are the governor of our State. What I have seen of you is that you are a listening governor, you are well prepared to serve."

Governor Oyebanji, who had earlier received the Minister of State for Transportation, Prince Ademola Adegoroye, in his office, appreciated ex-Governor Fayose for the visit, describing it as historic.

He said the visit was a demonstration of the fact that the interest of Ekiti State is paramount regardless of political affiliation. “That is what by elder brother, former Governor Ayodele Fayose has demonstrated today. And we thank him for this. 

“I will surely need his wise counsel. One good thing about Ex-Governor Fayose is that he is very frank and you will always know where he stands on any matter.

Earlier, Prince Adegoroye in his address had said he was in the Governor’s Office to felicitate with Governor Oyebanji on his inauguration as the Governor and identify with the government and people of  Ekiti State in moving the State forward.

The Minister described Governor Oyebanji as a friend and brother, adding that he had been adequately prepared for the number job, having served the state in many capacities since 1999.

Meanwhile, the Governor presided over the inaugural meeting of the state executive council with a charge to members to place the interest of the state above personal and other interests"

Oyebanji promises to give more recognition to women.

Oyebanji promises to give more recognition to women.

Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Biodun Oyebanji has said his administration would exceed the 35 percent representation for women in elective and appointive positions, in line with the equal opportunity policy of the state government.

Oyebanji gave the assurance during a working visit to the Minister of Women Affairs, Mrs Pauline Tallen in Abuja on Friday . He said Ekiti women have the capacity to excel in any position of responsibility, adding that his administration would support them and tap their unique abilities. 

The meeting was part of the Governor’s visit to Federal Ministries, Departments, and Agencies as well as Development Partners in the country.

The Governor said gender balance and women related issues were part of his government’s working plans adding that his administration had started well with the choice of a woman as the State Deputy Governor and another as Secretary to the State Government.

According to Oyebanji, women have ability to see things far ahead and decern things much better than men. 

He commended the achievements recorded in the area of women development by former Governor Kayode Fayemi and his wife, Erelu Bisi Fayemi, promising to build on the records especially  gender mainstreaming and affirmation.

Responding, the Minister of Women Affairs, Mrs Pauline Tallen lauded Ekiti State Government contributions in women related issues particularly its  Gender Based Violence law, which she was has been quite effective in curbing domestic and sexual abuses.

The Minister disclosed that about N3 billion naira has been earmarked by Nigeria for Women Project, adding  that the largesse would spread to all states of the Federation.

Mrs Tallen assured the Governor of necessary support for the state.

“I know you will continue the good work of your predecessor and do more. You already have  a woman as deputy governor and a woman as SSG, That is a good way to start. Kwara State has the record as the state with highest number of women in government. Try and surpass Kwara State in this regard. "

Yinka Oyebode 

Chief Press Secretary to the Governor

Gov. Oyebanji Pays Condolence Visit To Late Rt. Hon. Funminiyi Afuye's Family.

Gov. Oyebanji Pays Condolence Visit To Late Rt. Hon. Funminiyi Afuye's Family.

Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji on Saturday paid a condolence visit to the family of the late Speaker of Ekiti State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon Funminiyi Afuye in Lagos.

Governor Oyebanji was received by the widow, Mrs Titilayo Omolara Afuye.

The Governor who noted that the Deputy Governor,  Chief ( Mrs) Monisade Afuye, had visited the family on behalf of the government immediately after the unfortunate incident, recalled pleasant memories of the late Speaker, especially the decreased's sterling leadership qualities,  committment to democratic values and his amiable personality.

He pledged the support of the government to the family, adding that the state Government will immortalise the late Speaker.

"This is a huge loss to the Government and people of Ekiti State. We feel your pains and we pray the Good Lord will heal the wound and console you and the entire family. 

" As government, we shall support the family in everyway possible and  we shall immortalise him. That is one of  the ways we can show our appreciation for the quality and selfless service Hon Afuye rendered to our dear state, the Governor said."

EKITI FIRST LADY BLESSES NEW TRIPLETS IN OMUO EKITI.

EKITI FIRST LADY BLESSES NEW TRIPLETS IN OMUO EKITI.

The wife of the Ekiti State Governor, Dr Olayemi Abiodun-Oyebanji, has gifted items and cash to Modupe Fagbemi, a 22 year old mother of triplets whose husband is unknown.

The items, which included packs of baby food, diapers and food stuffs, were donated to the mother of triplets, at the Omuo General Hospital.

Report says that Modupe delivered one of the babies at home, the second at a health center and the third at the Omuo General Hospital last Sunday.

The babies, at birth, weighed 2.0kg, 1.7kg and 1.6 kg. respectfully.

Dr Abiodun-Oyebanji congratulated the mother of three on the safe delivery and expressed happiness on the birth of the babies, saying that it was God’s doing.

She charged the mother of the newborn to take good care of the babies and raise them in the way of God, promising her benefits from the Multiple Births Trust Fund of the state government.

In her response, Modupe Fagbemi thanked the wife of the governor for the gifts and prayed for her success.

The First Lady was accompanied on the visit by two officials of her office and Ministry of Health and Human Services.

Oyebanji, Bamidele, Bamisile, Others Meets Senate President.

Ekiti Dev: Oyebanji, Bamidele, Bamisile, Others Meets Senate President.

....discussed some of the challenges confronting the state.

Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Biodun Oyebanji on Wednesday led federal Lawmakers from the State in a meeting with the Senate President,  Ahmad Lawan, and other leaders of the Assembly.

A release signed by Gov. Oyebanji's  Chief Press Secretary, Yinka Oyebode said the meeting took place at the National Assembly Complex, Abuja.

Governor Oyebanji discussed some of the challenges confronting the state, especially in the areas of poor condition of federal roads and absence of power supply to some areas of the state. He sought the support of the National Assembly in ensuring some of the concerns get necessary budgetary attention.

Present at the meeting were Senator Bunmi Adetunbi; Senator Opeyemi Bamidele; Hon Femi Bamisile; Hon Yemi Adaramodu; Hon Wunmi Ogunlola, Hon Ibrahim Olanrewaju, Hon Femi Bamisile and Hon Sola Fatoba.

The Senate President who hailed the Governor for the visit,  pledged the support of the Upper legislative chamber for the Ekiti government's developmental efforts.

The Governor also held talks with the leadership of the House and Senate Committees on Works and power where he made strong case for comprehensive renovation of Federal roads in Ekiti and fixing of electricity issues in some parts of the state.

Earlier, the Governor in company with Senator Opeyemi Bamidele and Hon Femi Bamisile had held similar meeting with the Minister of Power, Engr Abubakar Aliyu, where the issue of upgrading of power infrastructure in the state, especially reconnection of some towns and communities to the national grid was tabled. 

Governor Oyebanji said he was satisfied with the level of understanding shown by the leadership of the National Assembly as well as Federal lawmakers from Ekiti State, adding that no stone would be left unturned  in the quest for support from relevant agencies and institutions for the socio-economic and infrastructure development of the state.

STORY OF ADUBI WAR (OGUN ADUBI) OF 1918.

STORY OF ADUBI WAR (OGUN ADUBI) OF 1918.

...the Adubi war can never be forgotten in the history of the Egba people.

The Adubi war, also known as Ogun Adubi or the Egba Uprising, was a war that broke out between June and August 1918 as a result of the taxation system that was introduced in Abeokuta by the British colonial government Direct taxes were introduced by the colonial government along with existing forced labour obligations and fees which culminated in the revolts by the Egbas.

As of June 7 1918, the British government had already arrested 70 Egba chiefs and issued a decree that all rioters should lay down their arms, pay the taxes and obey the local leadership. More than thirty thousand (30,000) Egba natives went to war against the colonial government officials in Abeokuta, destroying railway and telegraph lines in the southern part of the territory.

Adubi war got its name from the Village head of Elere, Ige Adubi. Elere Adubi is presently a village near Itori, very close to Papalanto a town along Lagos Abeokuta road where there is still large cultivation of Sugar canes, in Ewekoro Local government of Ogun State. Awape (also known as Molashin) who was Ige Adubi’s deputy instigated the war. He was working with the British government and he revealed their plans on the Direct tax system to the Ige Adubi, the village head.

British government later jailed Awape for six months as punishment for his offence. 

About 600 people were killed in the Adubi war, including a European trading agent and a high Egba chief, Oba Osile. This incident led to the abolition of Abeokuta independence.

The Adubi war birthed a popular song which was re-composed by the legendary Afrobeats icon, Fela Anikulapo Kuti.

It goes thus:

Bi e ba n gbo gbagada gbagada (band repeats) Bi e ba n gbo gbogodo gbogodo (band repeats) E ma ya s’otun, e ma ya s’osi (band repeats) Ile olowo n’oro ngba lo (band repeats) Ogun adubi s’oju re ja (band repeats) Ogun adubi le lopo lopo (band repeats) Iwo nikan n’odagba shoja mefa (band repeats) Oro o wo mo, o pada seyin (band repeats) Opada s’eyin, o wa n fi ewe bora (band repeats) Iya re nke lo bi ewure (band repeats) Baba re nke lo bi aparo (band repeats) Iwona n be lo bi igala (band repeats) Omi ireke l’en bu sebe (band repeats) L’en bu sebe, l’etun fin r’omo (band repeats). O o o oya o, eni omo wu, oya kalo o (band repeats) Oya o o, eni omo wu, oya kalo eh (band repeats) Oya o o, eni omo wu, oya kalo eh eh eh eh (band repeats) Oya o o, eni omo wu, oya kalo eh eh ye eh (band repeats).

The Adubi war can never be forgotten in the history of the Egba people.

RESEARCHER: COMR. OLAMIDE AKINWUMI JAMES. 

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OJA ARIGIDI IN ISE-EKITI

OJA ARIGIDI IN ISE-EKITI 

....An ancient market that hold once in every year.

Oja Arigidi, is precisely located in Arigidi community, Ise-Ekiti. Oja Arigidi is one of the ancient market in the town. It's an ancient market that nobody can joke with, a market that come up once in a year people from other state participate, patronise and celebrate the culture of the town. Oja Arigidi is an open market that use to come up once in every year, in which the market will be opened for business (buying and selling) on the 1st week of next month November, 2022.

Ise Ekiti (Yoruba: Ìṣẹ̀-Èkìtì, also Ise) is a city in Ekiti State, Nigeria, It is the traditional home of Akinluaduse, also known as Akinluse by the inhabitants of the city. Akinluse was a great warrior in the ancient Oyo empire. Ise - Ekiti is the headquarters of the Ise/Orun Local Government Area, along with Orun. Ise ekiti is divided into three quarters namely; Oraye, Odo Ise and Erinwa. The Arinjale of Ise-Ekiti is Oba Ayodele Ajayi Aweloye II.

OJA ARIGIDI is a festival market where sellers and buyers have traditionally congregated and categories of unique shopping and sales, is an entertainment venue home street market that used to on for one day a year and it will remained unchanged forever by the power of the Ancestor 💯🙏.

Whenever the market is on no others market in the town must open that day and nobody must sell or buy in the road side, except you go to the market. 

God bless Ise-Ekiti, 

God bless Ekiti State. 

God bless Nigeria 🇳🇬 

I am Comr. Olamide Akinwumi James. 

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