Gov. Oyebanji Felicitates Christian's At Christmas.

Gov. Oyebanji Felicitates Christian's At Christmas.

....Urged them to spread love to the less privileged.

Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Biodun Oyebanji, has congratulated  residents of the State and Nigerians, especially Christian faithful, as they celebrate this year’s Christmas, urging them to celebrate in moderation and reach out to the less privileged.

The Governor added that the season is another opportunity to show gratitude to God for the outgoing year and pray for a more prosperous new year, especially as the country prepares for the 2023 general elections.

Governor Oyebanji, in a goodwill message, signed by his Special Adviser, media, Mr. Yinka Oyebode, urged Christians in the State and Nigeria at large to embrace peace, love, harmony and tolerance in line with the teachings of Jesus Christ now and beyond the yuletide season.

The Governor urged Ekiti people to celebrate in moderation and to go about their normal activities without the fear of molestation as his administration had taken proactive measures with security agencies to guarantee safety and security and make the celebration hitch-free for residents of the state.

The Governor noted that Christmas which commemorates the birth of Jesus Christ explains the depth of God’s love for mankind. He therefore urged all Christians to show love, care and compassion to the poor and less privileged in the society.

He said: “As we celebrate Christmas, I am extending my best wishes to every Nigerian, especially Christians across the country and other parts of the world.

“Christmas explains the depth of God’s love for mankind and exemplary sacrifice that we should emulate in our daily relationship with our neighbours. It avails us an opportunity to increase and spread our acts of kindness and touch the less privileged in our society. This Christmas, therefore, means so much more than just mere festivity but an avenue to share love with the less privileged in the society”.

“I urge us all to spread love and be our brother’s keeper during this season and beyond, by reaching out to those who struggle to provide for their families. Let us put smiles on the faces of the weak and the vulnerable for this is the real essence of Christmas. It is also important that we pray for peaceful conduct of the 2023 general elections.” Oyebanji said.

Yuletide: Ekiti Lawmaker Hopeful, Idowu Odebunmi Provides Food Items and Others To Constituents.

Yuletide: Ekiti Lawmaker Hopeful, Idowu Odebunmi Provides Food Items and Others To Constituents.

Residents of Oye Constituency 11, from  Ekiti ward 1&2 have benefitted from the Christmas gifts distributed by a hopeful member of the Ekiti state House of Assembly, Hon. Comrade Idowu Odebunmi Sunday, ID Aluta(IleriOluwa 2023).

The distribution of the items had commenced on Wednesday, December 14, 2022. Among the Christmas gifts distributed by Idowu Odebunmi, who is the House of Assembly candidate of the All Progressive congress, APC, were rice, salt, and many other items.

Idowu Odebunmi said that the gestures were aimed at cushioning the effects of the various challenges experienced by individual.

He said that the team had ensured that the distribution was handled effectively in order to reach those in genuine need at this time of the festive season.

The lawmaker hopeful promised that he would not relent in giving necessary support to his ward, community and constituency.

Odebunmi urged residents and indigenes of his constituency to keep safe during the festive period.

Some of the beneficiaries, who spoke at the occasion, applauded Idowu Odebunmi's gestures, describing it as unprecedented in the history of the constituency.

“We really appreciate this kind gesture and we pray God grants him his heart desires and cause the spirits of all the people he has provided food for pave greater ways for him,” they said.

Also, political associates, residents and stakeholders in the constituency commended his efforts toward his promise to reposition the constituency, with special focus on infrastructure, development and provision of good dividend of democracy, come 2023 at the EKHA.

Gov. Oyebanji Approves Car Loans For Ekiti Civil Servants.

Gov. Oyebanji Approves Car Loans For Ekiti Civil Servants. 

Ekiti State Governor, His Excellency Gov. Biodun Oyebanji Abayomi has approved the disbursement of N102.16 million as car loans to 280 workers in the state. 

The Commissioner for Finance, Mr Akintunde Oyebode, said it was part of the state government’s commitment to workers’ welfare, adding, “The car loan initiative is geared towards ensuring efficiency of workforce in the state.”

Oyebode, according to a press statement from the Ministry of Finance on Sunday, said the Biodun Oyebanji government “would continue to find innovative ways of improving public service efficiency to ensure Ekiti State remains one of the most effective governments in the country.”

The commissioner said that selection of the beneficiaries was based on merit in line with Oyebanji’s agenda on good governance.

He added that the Oyebanji government had as well paid one month salary arrears to local government workers just as he raised hopes of finding a lasting solution to the gratuity arrears of pensioners.

Oyebode recalled that the All Progressives Government in the state under the immediate past governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi, disbursed N634.34million and 550.79million 3,250.00 to 1,915 and 1,945 beneficiaries respectively as car and housing loans to civil servants in the state.

He also said that the Fayemi-led APC government also disbursed N287.33million and N428,76million to 1,084 and 2,512 teachers and non-teaching staff as car and housing loans respectively while 3,141 local government employees got N453.93million as car loans.

AKIN ROTIMI THE MAN WE CAN TRUST: Transparency, Progressives and Development Mission to rebuild Ekiti North 1 (Oye/Ikole) Federal Constituency.

AKIN ROTIMI THE MAN WE CAN TRUST: Transparency, Progressives and Development Mission to rebuild Ekiti North 1 (Oye/Ikole) Federal Constituency.

The very essence of leadership is that you have to have vision. You can't blow an uncertain trumpet." "Leadership and learning are indispensable to each other." "A good objective of leadership is to help those who are doing poorly to do well and to help those who are doing well to do even better."

The marketability of a product is a multiplier effect of its general acceptability which depends on its accessibility, flexibility and daily usefulness. In the life of human, one's acceptability is not an easy or minute asset but a big one which can only be given by God in His magnanimity. This is evident in the biblical story of the baptism of Jesus Christ where the voice says "this is my beloved son, hear ye him." Having understand this, you will agree with me that it is at prerogative of God to determine who enjoys this acceptability.

There is no doubt about the fact that Akin Rotimi, is a goal getter and results oriented leader.

Akin Rotimi's politics is solely for the betterment of the masses, and it is devoid of hate or slander. He presents himself for service and lets his antecedents do the talking. This is a politics of pedigree, the will and ability to serve runs in the blood. It is an identity of a dynasty. This is a unique opportunity to make bold our voices, and allow our voices to ride on a unique wavelength, transcending Oceans and Bridges; Hills and Valleys, echoing across the four walls of the Assembly. Akin Rotimi is here for service, stay tuned.

Great people of Ekiti North 1 (Oye/Ikole) Federal Constituency, it's high time we give the mandate to the best candidate who can pilot the affairs of our constituency to the greatest height. A man who is ready to serve and stay devoted to the development of our constituency.

Let us all come together in unity as we Support and Vote for: AKIN ROTIMI AS MEMBER HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES  EKITI NORTH 1 (OYE/IKOLE) FEDERAL CONSTITUENCY COMES 2023.

QUEEN LUWOO GBAGIDA; THE FIRST AND ONLY FEMALE OONI OF IFE.

QUEEN LUWOO GBAGIDA; THE FIRST AND ONLY FEMALE OONI OF IFE.

Researcher: Olamide Akinwumi James 

Luwoo Gbagida is the only female Queen Ooni in the history of Ile-Ife. Ooni Luwo Gbagida became Ooni around 1100CE. As reported, she was a woman of immense physical beauty - a proper "slay queen" who took pride in her attractiveness.

The Ooni of Ife is seen as the most supreme or paramount sovereign in Ile Ife, which is regarded as the source of the Yoruba race.

Generally, he is recognised by his subjects as their spiritual leader and Chief Custodian of traditions. 

There was no date to give an exact clue to how long she was on the thrown for. Dating only started from the 38th Ooni Akinmoyero 1770 – 1800, yet some historians claim that Ooni Luwo Gbagida reigned around 1100. 

Also, this revelation tells forgotten story of women involvement in contributing to the society, not just as workers but as a leaders.

BRIEF INTRODUCTION:

Ilè-Ifẹ̀ is a town in Osun state seen as the cradle and ancestral home and source of the Yoruba race, making any presiding ruler, the Ọọ̀ni, a reverred and very powerful leader.

Because Nigerian ancient history was mostly passed down through oral tradition, transcribed lists of the previous Oonis differ and sometimes, contradict each other. 

However, most accounts have stated that a female, Ooni Luwoo Gbagida, was the 21st Ooni of Ife, the supreme traditional ruler of Ile Ife. She succeeded the 21st Ooni of Ife, Ooni Giesi and was succeeded by the 22nd Ooni of Ife, Ooni Lumobi. 

Ooni Luwo Gbagida was crowned spiritual leader, and chief custodian of the source of the Yoruba race around 1100CE.

Lúwo Gbàgìdá, descendant of Otaataa from Owode compound, Okerewe. She was the first and only female to take the crown as Ooni after the demise of Ooni Giesi. 

She was said to have been married to Chief Ọbalọran of Ilode and became the mother of Adekola Telu, the founder and Oluwo of Iwo town.

(Some historical piece claims that Obaloran was also a king not a chief; there were many obas in Ile Ife, apart from the Ooni).

She was also known to be the one to commission unique Yoruba custom of construction of decorative pavements; open-air courtyards paved the pottery shreds.

She was also known to commission the unique Yoruba custom of construction of decorative pavements and open-air courtyards paved with pottery shreds.

The streets of Ile-Ife were paved with quartz pebbles and broken pottery as punishment for anyone who committed an offence.

The offenders were ordered to bake the clay, and afterwards use their bare hands to break it into pieces and then lay it on the floor for the queen to walk on.

WRONG MISCONCEPTIONS ABOUT QUEEN LUWOO GBAGIDA:

It’s intriguing that Ile-Ife once had a female Ooni. There must be very good reasons Queen Luwoo was trusted to be crowned in her time – a concept known as “gender equality”.

Also, this revelation tells forgotten story of women involvement in contributing to the society, not just as workers but as a leaders.

There was no record of luw Gbagida marrying plenty of husbands just because she can, afterall kings are known for their taste in multiple women once they assume the throne.

She is known to birth a great king among others; Oluwo Adekola Telu. She started a dynasty that has thrived for centuries.

The current Oluwo of Iwo, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Dr. AbdulRasheed Adewale Akanbi is from her bloodline.

No Birthday Celebrations For Me, Says Gov. Oyebanji.

No Birthday Celebrations For Me, Says Gov. Oyebanji. 

The Governor of Ekiti State, Mr Biodun Oyebanji has urged friends, family, well-wishers and the general public to halt any plan they might have for his 55th birthday slated for December 21st.

Governor Oyebanji, in a statement by his Special Adviser, Media, Mr Yinka Oyebode, said he wouldn’t want any birthday gift, newspaper advert, gathering or party in commemoration of his birthday.

Instead of advert placements, gifts or parties, Governor Oyebanji said anyone willing to celebrate with him should make donations to the less privileged children in the state.

Specifically, the Governor said that such plans should be converted to gifts and support to schools for the physically challenged in the three senatorial districts of the state vis: School for the Deaf, Ikoro-Ekiti; School for the Blind, Ikere-Ekiti; and School for the Mentally and Physically Challenged, Ido-Ekiti. 

He said financial and material gifts sent to these schools by his friends and well-wishers would be a more appreciated birthday celebration for him, adding that the country is at a point where citizens should make deliberate efforts at reaching out to the less privileged.

The Ikogosi-Ekiti born Oyebanji, a former University lecturer turned politician, will be 55 years old on December 21, 2022.

Gov. Oyebanji approves recruitment of Primary School Teachers.

Gov. Oyebanji approves recruitment of Primary School Teachers.

Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Biodun Oyebanji has approved the recruitment of teachers to fill some of the existing vacancies in public primary schools in the state.

According to a statement from the Office of the Executive Chairman of Ekiti SUBEB, Prof Femi Akinwumi in Ado-Ekiti, the approval was to further strengthen teaching and learning activities in the basic education sector in the State.

The statement explained that Government was already working out modalities for the commencement of the recruitment exercise, stressing that proper laid down procedure including advertising on the state website and in reputable media organizations would be duly followed for the recruitment exercise.

It however warned the public, particularly prospective applicants, to be wary of internet fraudsters parading their websites and blogs as recruitment platforms for the Board's 2022 and 2023 recruitment exercise.

"Ekiti SUBEB will soon recruit suitably qualified teachers for our public primary schools and procedures for the recruitment are already being put in place. As soon as this is completed, we will formally inform the public through the Ekiti State Website:www.ekitistate.gov.ng and through reputable media outlets "

"Applicants should however beware of internet recruitment fraudsters who might try to paint their websites and blogs as recruitment platforms for the Board's recruitment exercise. Application forms for

the exercise would never be downloaded on the social media, the statement warned."

It will be recalled that that the Board in 2021 recruited 600 primary school teachers .