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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oyebanji restates commitment to rapid development of Ekiti.

Oyebanji restates commitment to rapid development of Ekiti.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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OYEBANJI APPOINTS EIGHT SPECIAL ADVISERS.

OYEBANJI APPOINTS EIGHT SPECIAL ADVISERS.

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

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

The new Special Advisers who are cabinet ranked are:

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

Mrs Tayo Adeola (Investment, Trade and industry)

Mr Ebenezer Boluwade (Agriculture and Food Security)

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

Chief Jide Awe (Political and Inter Party Affairs)

Architect Tope Ogunleye (Bureau of Special Project)

Mr Seun Fakuade (Governance, Reforms and Innovation)

Mr Yinka Oyebode (Media and Strategy/ CPS)

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

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

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

Signed

Yinka Oyebode Chief Press Secretary to the Governor

14-11-2022

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

 …as late speaker is buried in Ikere.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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