Ekiti State Launches Nigeria Learning Passport.

Ekiti State Launches Nigeria Learning Passport.

.....as First Lady, UNICEF Drum Support for digital learning.

 The Wife of Ekiti State Governor, Dr. Olayemi Oyebanji has stated that the state gvernment is ready to commit adequate resources to ensure that digital education is embraced by students and other relevant stakeholders.

Dr. Oyebanji disclosed this in Ado Ekiti at the launch of a digital solution designed to improve Learning in schools tagged "The Nigeria Learning Passport"  

The Nigeria Learning Passport, NLP is a country-level site available to make the curriculum and learning materials available to students with internet connectivity both at schools and at home.

She said part of government's commitment  is human capital development and expansion of learners' scope and enviable environment for the system to thrive. 

The Governor's wife pointed out that the State is taking lead in digital skill acquisition across  basic and technical schools while teachers from 100 public secondary schools in the state were being exposed to digital literacy training to lay a foundation for digital skill acquisition and remote learning platforms under the AGILE project.

Dr Oyebanji therefore appreciated Federal Ministry of Education and other partners, including UNICEF, Global Partnership for Education, and Airtel  Nigeria towards ensuring access to qualitative education through internet for all Nigerians, regardless of age, gender and geographical location.

She said, "The system of education nowadays demands more than the conventional approach, and thus, the system needs to be complemented with  digital approach to enhance learning"  

The first lady therefore  challenged relevant stakeholders  to design the implementation strategies to ensure that the Nigeria Learning Passport is popular  and well embraced by the learners and other end-users, including parents.

Earlier, the Special Adviser to Governor on Education, Dr Adebimpe Aderiye said the advantages are enormous as it would particularly improve learning among primary and secondary school students.

In her good will message, the Secretary to the state Government, Dr Habibat Adubiaro said it was another step towards attaining human capital development as it would have positive impact if implemented.

To this end, the Chief Education Coordinator, UNICEF Nigeria, Dr Saadhna Panday-Soobrayan who observed that Ekiti is the thirteenth state in Nigeria to embrace the programme said the organization wanted digital approach to be integral part of how teachers teache in classroom free online through partnership with mobile internet provider.

Ekiti state SUBEB chairman, Professor Femi Akinwumi noted that it was another milestone in facilitating effective learning and expose younger generation to digital economy.

The event attracted, permanent Secretaries, top government functionaries, primary and secondary school students, among other stakeholders.

Gov. Oyebanji Congratulates Ex-Gov Fayemi At 58.

Gov. Oyebanji Congratulates Ex-Gov Fayemi At 58.

Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Biodun Oyebanji, has congratulated the immediate past Governor of the state and President of Forum of Regions of Africa, Dr Kayode Fayemi on his 58th birthday, describing him as a special gift to the state and humanity. 

Oyebanji, in a congratulatory message signed by his Special Adviser on Media, Mr Yinka Oyebode, described Dr Fayemi as a highly cerebral and exemplary leader who possesses a rare passion for the development of Ekiti State and the country in general.

Governor Oyebanji, who took over for Dr Fayemi, some four months ago, described the former Governor as a "Pathfinder and Builder", adding that Dr Fayemi had etched his name in gold in the hearts of the people of the state with his numerous people-centred policies and projects that accelerated development across the State.

Dr Fayemi, according to Oyebanji re-defined governance in Ekiti State and brought the state to national and global prominence with many laudable initiatives and partnerships with relevant institutions as well as local and international development agencies. He described Fayemi as a man whose conduct both in and out of office consistently affirm that Ekiti people are not only intellectually endowed but hard working and honourable.

Oyebanji who stressed that Dr Fayemi remains a leading light in the country's progressives politics, said the former Governor's high level of integrity, prudence and discipline placed him in the exclusive class of innovative leaders and change makers, adding that it was no coincidence that the former Governor also served as Chairman of the Nigerian Governors' Forum and currently President of the Forum of Regions of Africa.

While describing the former Governor as a thoroughbred politician and public servant, Oyebanji said Fayemi is a special gift to Ekiti, adding that the former Governor has continue to champion the interest of the state even after leaving office.

“Dr Kayode Fayemi has consistently displayed the virtues of honour, integrity and honesty for which Ekiti people are known. These sterling qualities of his, as well as his brilliance and commitment to the Ekiti and Nigerian projects have made him stand out among his peers. We are always very proud of him for being a worthy ambassador of the State and we pray he continues to soar higher and higher”.

“I, on behalf of my wife, the Government and people of Ekiti State congratulate this worthy and illustrious son of Ekiti State on his 58th birthday and pray the Almighty God to give him many more years so that he can continue his selfless service to humanity”, Oyebanji said.

Fasuyi distributes 25,000 free notebooks to SS3 Students in both Public and Private Secondary schools in Ekiti North.

Fasuyi distributes 25,000 free notebooks  to SS3 Students in both Public and Private Secondary schools in Ekiti North.

The All Progressives Congress Senatorial Candidate for Ekiti North Senatorial District, Hon. Cyril Fasuyi has distributed twenty five thousand pieces of  free 60 leaves notebooks to all students in Senior Secondary School three in all public and private schools  in Moba, Ilejemeje, Ido-Osi, Oye and Ikole local governments.

The notebooks have been delivered to Education Secretaries in affected local governments for distribution to Principals and Proprietors  of the students.

The kind gestures is to provide succor for parents and students and to further demonstrate his commitment to quality education for Youths in his district. This is one of the many interventions lined up to promote teaching and learning process when elected into the Senate.

Ekiti Workers Paid One Month Salary Arrears.

Ekiti Workers Paid One Month Salary Arrears.

In fulfilment of his promise to prioritise workers welfare, Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji, on Monday February 6th has approved the payment of one month outstanding salary arrears to workers in the state.

According to the State Commissioner for Finance and Economic Development, Mr Akintunde Oyebode, Local Government and   state workers will receive  one month salary arrears by Monday.

The payment, according to the Commissioner, followed Governor Oyebanji’s directive that the outstanding workers’ salaries be paid from time to time based on available resources.

The Biodun Oyebanji administration will continue to prioritise workers welfare within available resources. This include timely payment of salaries, deductions and pensions as well as provision of conducive office environment and trainings to enhance their productivity.

Yinka Oyebode

Special Adviser ( Media) to the Governor.

06- 02- 2023

Gov Oyebanji Thanks APC Leaders, Members For Success Of Presidential Rally.

Gov Oyebanji Thanks APC Leaders, Members For Success Of Presidential Rally.

..…urges massive mobilisation, door to door campaign for Tinubu, Assembly candidates.

Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji has expressed his appreciation to the national leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and Ekiti State chapter as well as members of the party for the success of Friday’s presidential campaign rally in Ado-Ekiti. 

Governor Oyebanji who described the turn out at the presidential rally as well as the love shown to the Presidential Candidate of the party, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, as ‘massive’, said he owed the party members and supporters a debt of gratitude for making the rally a huge success.

The Governor, in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media, Mr Yinka Oyebode, also thanked security agencies in the state as well as the FRSC, the local traffic management outfit EKSTMA for effective management of traffic during the period of the rally, which according to him reduced the usual stress on motorists and other road users.

He urged APC members to commence a massive mobilisation of voters as well as door to door campaign for Asiwaju Tinubu and all the APC National and State Assemblies candidates ahead of the February 25 and March 4, 2023 elections.

“My appreciation goes to God Almighty special thanks to the National Working Committee (NWC) of our party, the Presidential Campaign Council, Ekiti State Presidential Campaign Council, former Governors Kayode Fayemi and Niyi Adebayo, all our former deputy governors, former and serving members of the National Assembly as well as all the leaders of our party in Ekiti State for working hard to ensure a successful rally.   

“The task ahead of us now is to commence a massive mobilisation of support and door to- door campaign at the grassroots level for the election of Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu as President of the country; as well as all our National and State Assembly candidates.

“Asiwaju Tinubu has always being there for us in Ekiti State, this is the time to pay him back with our votes. We also need to get all our National and State Assemblies candidates elected in order to ensure good governance. While thanking all our members for a job well done on the rally, I urge us to redoubled our efforts at mobilising the voters for the success of our party in the coming general election.”, Oyebanji said.

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