Oyebanji Congratulates Ex-Governor Adebayo At 65.

Oyebanji Congratulates Ex-Governor Adebayo At 65.

Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji, has congratulated the first Civilian Governor of the state and currently Minister of Industry, Trade and Investments, Otunba Niyi Adebayo, who turned 65 years old today.

Governor Oyebanji in a congratulatory message signed by his Special Adviser on Media, Mr Yinka Oyebode, described Otunba Adebayo as a dependable and exemplary leader, a rare breed politician and an astute manager of men and materials who laid a solid foundation for the socio- political and economic development of the state.

The Governor also described  Adebayo as a man of honour who radiates humility, decency and excellence, values that endeared him to Ekiti people who proudly call   him “Omoluabi Ekiti”.

The Governor stressed that the sterling qualities which Adebayo possesses have endeared him to the hearts of many people, both within and outside the state, especially those who came in contact with him or fortunate to be nurtured by him or benefitted from the former governor’s generosity of spirit.

"Governor Oyebanji said that ex- Governor Adebayo has conducted himself with a high level of integrity, civility and humility in and out of office. He further described the former Governor as a loyal party leader, a contented politician and an accomplished statesman who has successfully raised many progressive leaders in Ekiti State. 

He said the former Governor occupies a special place in the hearts of Ekiti people because of his simplicity and support for the developmental efforts in the state.

“Otunba Adebayo is an exemplary leader who has spent a good number of years raising a succession generation of progressive leaders. There is no gainsaying that Otunba Adebayo has graciously raised great talents and provided them platforms to shine. 

“ His humility is unparalleled and his love for the state unquantifiable. On this occasion of his 65th birthday, we can only wish him many more useful and productive years in service to humanity. 

"I, on behalf of my wife, Olayemi, the Government and good people of Ekiti State whom the former governor had served meritoriously, celebrate our dear Otunba Adeniyi Adebayo on his birthday and pray that God rewards his labour of love with long life in good health and unspeakable joy.”, Oyebanji said.

EKSG Applauds FG Over Ado-Akure Road Contract Award.

EKSG Applauds FG Over Ado-Akure Road Contract Award.

The Government of Ekiti State on Thursday has welcomes with excitement and gratitude news of the re-award of the Ado-Ekiti- Akure Road contract by the Federal Government.

The approval of the Federal Executive Council for inclusion  of the Ado-Ekiti- Akure Road among other Federal Government roads to be fixed through the NNPC Tax Credit Scheme comes as a great relief to our people who have suffered untold hardship on the road.

It is also a vindication of the  struggle of the Government and people of the state in the last one year.

It is recalled that aside interventions by some prominent leaders in the state, Governor Biodun Oyebanji has stepped up engagement with relevant agencies of the Federal Government on the Ado- Akure Road, among other issues, shortly after resumption of office.

While Government awaits the resumption of the  new contractors on site, it urges the people, especially motorists,  to show appreciable level of understanding for some inconveniences they may experience in the course of the road construction.

The Ekiti State Government also lauded NNPC Managing Director, Mele Kyari, and the entire management for accepting the funding arrangement for the road project.

In similar vein, the State Government is also thankful to the Federal Government for the award of the Ado- Ijan- Agbado- Ilumoba Road contract.

The Government of Ekiti State is committed to the welfare of the citizens and will continue to collaborate with relevant Government institutions and agencies as well as private sector players to advance the  socio- economic and infrastructure development of the State.

 Yinka Oyebode

Special Adviser ( Media) to the Governor.

03- 02 2023

No Ward Or Community In My Federal Constituency Without Projects Facilitated By Me~BTO

No Ward Or Community In My Federal Constituency Without Projects Facilitated By Me~BTO

The federal lawmaker representing Akoko North East/North West Federal Constituency, Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, on Thursday declared that no ward or community in his constituency is without a project he facilitated. 

While addressing newsmen in Akure, the Ondo State Capital, the APC lawmaker who is seeking re-election revealed that there was no ward or community in his constituency that did not have a project facilitated by him.

“There’s no ward or community in my federal constituency that does not have a project facilitated by me during my first tenure as a lawmaker and this is a product of my commitment made possible by the people to ensure that no area is marginalized.

“Also before I became a lawmaker, I brought in consultant who toured the entire federal constituency and we were able to have a comprehensive list of what each area needs. 

“This has guided us in the execution of our projects as they are strategic and intentional. They are projects and initiatives which have direct Impact on the beneficiary communities,” he added.

Explaining how he has been able to facilitate majority of his projects in his Federal Constituency, BTO as fondly called stated that he has been able to achieve majority of this project through lobbying which he described as one of the primary duties of a legislator.

“Against the notion that we got our projects in my federal constituency through the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), I have been able to facilitate them through lobbying in different federal government agencies. 

“During my first term campaign, I only made one promise and that is effective representation, and in doing this, I have been able to effectively lobby for projects from independent bodies among others to the various communities in my federal constituency.”

Also while addressing the challenge of abandoned projects in the NDDC, BTO, who is the House Committee Chairman on NDDC at the green chamber stated that he has prioritized on-going projects over new projects.

“Today we have a completed multi-billion naira edifice for the NDDC in Port Harcourt, this was a project started in the year 1993; also we have completed the police housing project in Omagwa, Ikwerre Local Government which was long abandoned for 10 years."

On the issue of electricity in Ondo South, he said, "we have successfully made two payments and we will do everything possible to address this situation."

While addressing questions regarding his second term ambition, the lawmaker stated that, “my second term election is a referendum which would be determined by the people. I have done well by giving them effective representation and I am optimistic that the people would sustain my this development.”

Oyebanji Will Make BOUESTI World Class Varsity - Ekiti Deputy Governor

Oyebanji Will Make BOUESTI World Class Varsity - Ekiti Deputy Governor

The Ekiti State Deputy Governor, Chief (Mrs) Monisade Afuye, has disclosed that the vision of Governor Biodun Oyebanji, is to make the Bamidele Olumilua University of Education, Science and Technology, Ikere Ekiti (BOUESTI), a citadel of learning that can earn international respect and frontline rating.

The Deputy Governor, said the upgrading of the then College of Education to BOUESTI, by the immediate past administration of Governor Kayode Fayemi, was to make it an intellectual ground that can produce sound, brilliant and  competitive graduates.

Mrs Afuye assured that Governor Oyebanji would neither derail nor renege on this lofty vision that can guarantee success for the university in research prowess and  favourable rating on webometric ranking.

The number two citizen and former member of the University's Governing Council, in a statement by her Media Aide, Victor Ogunje, spoke on Thursday, while being bestowed with the 'Award of Excellence' by BOUESTI Senior Staff Club, at her office, in Ado Ekiti, the Ekiti State capital.

Mrs Afuye, who applauded the university for raising the flag high through stable and peaceful academic calendar, said the current government is ready to partner the management to catapult the university to a pedestal, where it can earn global recognition in research and academics. 

According to Mrs Afuye; "We thank God that we are having a visionary leader in the person of Governor Biodun Oyebanji. He has the vision of making BOUESTI a citadel of learning that can earn and command  respect internationally, by producing good and quality graduates.

"The kernel of any university is to produce quality graduates, undertake relevan't researches and contribute to the economic growth of the host community and state . 

"As encapsulated in our policy thrust, with education as one of the pillars, Governor Oyebanji is unwaveringly committed to ensuring that BOUESTI is put in a good stead to acquire these qualities. It was not established to just produce graduates, but to produce sound ones. 

"This award of Excellence, which you said was in recognition of my contributions to the development of the university will motivate me to do more for the university and humanity. 

"We will continually make personal sacrifices and contributions to support whatever Governor Biodun Oyebanji will do to give the university a required  facelift". 

The President , BOUESTI Senior Staff Club, Com. Sunday Alonge, described the honour as well deserved, saying the Deputy Governor, is a development-driven personality, who has outstanding  love for the university.

Alonge added; "They said a prophet doesn't normally get honour in her town, but this is a confirmation that it is not always so. The Deputy Governor is from Ikere and she is today being honoured from the homefront. 

"As an Ikere indigene and member of the university's Governing Council, the Deputy Governor displayed that she was a development -driven individual, who is passionately attached to Ikere community and issues bordering on its development .

"We recognised her role on how the  college was upgraded to a university status. We also recognised how she worked very hard to make the university gained stature that can  rival its contemporaries  all over the world. 

"As critical stakeholders, we  are soliciting a strong  partnership with the state government for the building of our university and the  Senior Staff Club to be at per with other ivory towers operating in Nigeria".

Ekiti Government Distributes free JAMB PINs to 2500 Students.

Ekiti Government Distributes free JAMB PINs to 2500 Students.

....As First Lady charges parents, beneficiaries on priorities.

Ekiti State Government has commenced the distribution of free E-registration PINs for 2023 Joint Admission Matriculation examination to two thousand five hundred students across the 16 local government areas of the state.

At the flagg off ceremony on Tuesday in Ado Ekiti, wife of Ekiti State Governor, Dr Olayemi Oyebanji said sixteen million, six hundred and twenty seven thousand Naira was committed to the project, covering e-training, registration and thumb printing at no cost to the beneficiaries.

The Governor's wife therefore challenged the benefitting students to work extra hard so as to gain admission to schools of high reputation, saying that the gesture was part of the commitment of government to relieve parents who were struggling to register their children for the examination.

She assured that the gesture would be sustained to encourage youth to put-in their best, urging parents to reduce domestic shores of the students to allow them to concentrate on the preparation for the examination.

"Start to read and attend coaching classes and give all it takes to pass the exam. You also need to emulate those that have become the award winners of this examination," she added.

The Governor's wife lauded teachers and other stakeholders in their quest at improving the quality of education in the state, urging them to continue until the glory in education is totally restored.

Earlier in her remarks, the Special Adviser to Governor on Education, Science and Technology, Dr Adebimpe Aderiye, advised the benefiting students to be adequately guided while filling their forms by concentrating on course of study to choose and also consider their areas of strength. 

Also the permanent Secretary Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, Dr folakemi Olomojobi who said that the Government's step would ensure that students have unhindered access to tertiary education,  promised that it would be monitored,  but charged parents and students to cooperate with Government. 

In her Goodwill message, Head of service Mr Bamidele Agbede re-presented by a permanent Secretary, Mrs Tola faseluka appealed to the students to create time table to study, get rid of distractions, study past questions so as to pass well, ones and for all. 

One of the beneficiaries, Miss Sharon Ajulo appreciated the State Government for sustenance of the programme and gave assurance that the benefiting students would work hard to earn good results.

Gov. Oyebanji Meets CCECC Management To Fast forward Development In The State.

Gov. Oyebanji Meets CCECC Management To Fast forward Development In The State.
.....discussed potential opportunities for the development of infrastructure projects in the state.

Governor Biodun Oyebanji on Monday 30th 2023, has held a productive meeting with the management team of China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) Ltd at the Governor's Office, Ado Ekiti. The meeting discussed potential opportunities for the development of infrastructure projects in the state.

Governor Oyebanji emphasised the need to improve the state's infrastructure, create jobs and spur economic growth. He welcomed the partnership with CCECC and expressed his hope that the meeting would lead to a long-lasting relationship between the state and the corporation.

The management of CCECC also highlighted their strong commitment to contributing to the development of Ekiti State through infrastructure projects and shared their expertise in various fields such as road construction, water resource development and more.

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100 days in office: I’ll use Awo’s political philosophy drive development in Ekiti – Oyebanji.

100 days in office: I’ll use Awo’s political philosophy drive development in Ekiti – Oyebanji.

…..To prioritize people’s welfare State power project ready for commissioning by May.

Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji has said he would use the philosophy of the late sage, Chief Obafemi Awolowo as Premier of the old Western region drive development in the state, focusing more on the welfare of the people above any other considerations.

Oyebanji also said his administration would undertake a radical review of academic curriculum in the state to expose students to cognate knowledge that would make them relevant in the 21st century economy.

Governor Oyebanji, who stated this on Friday during a Stakeholders’ Engagement session, where he gave account of his stewardship to the people in commemoration of his 100 days in office, said his government is committing huge resources to the promotion  of Small and Medium Scale Enterprises, resolve power outage, propel  road infrastructure, tourism and education, to buoy the economy and bring prosperity to the populace.

The event, which was themed ‘Keeping Ekiti Working Towards Shared Prosperity’ was attended by the Deputy Governor, Chief (Mrs) Monisade Afuye; Wife of the Governor, Dr Olayemi Oyebanji, Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Olubunmi Adelugba, Secretary to the State Government, Dr Habibat Adubiaro; Head of Service, Barr. Bamidele Agbede, members of the National Assembly; members of the House of Assembly, members of the State Executive Council, labour union leaders; market women, Artisans and other stakeholders of the state.

While expressing his appreciation to the public servants in the state, the Governor restated his commitment to them by assuring them that he would continue to pay their salaries and deductions without any hitch, adding that when they were paid, the resources will go round the market women and artisans thereby building a strong local economy in the state.

Reeling out the giant strides he was making in the health sector, Oyebanji posited that copious and spirited efforts are being devised to tame the migration of doctors  from the Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital and other health facilities overseas.

He said: "We don't have oil in Ekiti,  but we have intellectual resources that we can deploy to develop our state. We have provided T- SCAN at EKSUTH and installing 12 others in our health facilities.

"We are making efforts to ensure that some of our doctors and other medical professionals  that are leaving Ekiti in droves stop and work here. We have agreed to some of their terms and demands". 

Mr Oyebanji said he does not have excuse not to be able to drive Ekiti towards the desired development and prosperity as he was part of the vanguard for the creation of Ekiti at a tender age of 26 years stated that he understand the nuances of government due to his long years of experience in governance especially during Otunba Niyi Adebayo and Dr Kayode Fayemi administrations in the state.

He added that his administration has achieved a lot in the rehabilitation of Ado Ekiti and Ikole Ekiti township roads assuring that other local government would follow suit to ensure the state attract development through national and international investors to the state.

In his effort to boost the economy of the state, the Governor also confirmed that the Independent Power Project of the state in Ado Ekiti would be commissioned by May this year to power for the street lights, government offices, hospitals which may later upscale from the initial 1Mw to 5Mw in the nearest future.

He also added that the Ilupeju and Ijesa Isu power substations would soon be completed in collaboration with the Federal Government to end electricity problem in the northern area of the state as well as to Omuo-Ekiti axis which had been cut off the national grid for over eight years.

Mr Oyebanji noted that his administration had commenced the empowerment of youths through Innovation Grants Facilities developed as a template to open ways of employment for the youths leading to appreciable impacts in job creation.

He also added that his administration had concluded plans to remove all the challenges impeding youths from embarking in agricultural businesses by developing massive plans for the agricultural space through provision of farm seedlings, pest control, and cultivation of farmland.

“Chief Obafemi Awolowo is dead, but Chief was remembered more because of free education than because of any other thing, and that tells me that policy, though intangible that has a very fundamental effect on the lives of the populace will be more enduring and sustainable than any other thing. And I was elected to choose Awolowo’s philosophy of developing the people.

“One of the main policy thrust of his administration was to ensure that the welfare of  workers was accorded top priority. My administration is making workers welfare a top priority as well. To us, right from the time we started, we have been paying salaries regularly and I know that those who are doing cooperatives are also receiving their deductions and I have given matching order to Commissioner for Finance and Accountant General that payment of deductions must not fail because I promised workers that we are going to restore regular payment of deductions because workers rely on it to finance a lot of things including payment of children school fees, building of houses and so on.

 “We campaigned on a mantra of shared prosperity and the six pillars of my administration is geared towards that and the only way we can achieve this is through productivity, so, the driver or engine of growth is the micro, small and medium enterprises in any state or country. But the lubricant of the engine is the civil service. Why I am saying this is for you to understand what is going to drive our policy thrust.

Governor Oyebanji thanked his immediate predecessor in office, Dr Kayode Fayemi; the first Civilian Governor of the State, Otunba Niyi Adebayo and former governor Ayodele Fayose for their sundry support and counsel. He also thanked Ekiti State members of the National Assembly, for their support in attracting federal presence to the state, as well as the state lawmakers for their cooperation.

He promised to make regular interface with the people a major feature of the administration.