Governor Oyebanji mourns Islamic Cleric, Arikeuyo.

Governor Oyebanji mourns Islamic Cleric, Arikeuyo.

....describing his departure as unfortunate.

Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji, has commiserated with the family of popular Islamic cleric, Alhaji Olowoyo Arikeuyo, the Awiye Adinni of Ekiti State, who passed on Thursday, describing his departure as unfortunate.

Governor Oyebanji in a statement by his Special Adviser, Media, Mr Yinka Oyebode, also commiserated with the Muslim community in the state, under the leadership of the Grand Imam and President General, league of Imams and Alfas Southwest, Delta and Edo States, Alhaji Jamiu Kewulere. He urged them to remain steadfast, knowing that God, being the author of life, can give and take at anytime.

The Governor who recalled that he was in touch with the late Islamic cleric throughout the period of his sickness, urged his family members and associates to take solace in the fact that the late Arikeuyo served Allah as a true believer and remained faithful till the end.

Governor Oyebanji who described the late Arikeuyo as a fearless preacher said the late cleric would be missed for his forthrightness and penchant for speaking truth to power.

“Alhaji Arikeuyo served Allah faithfully till he breathed his last. His ministry impacted many lives and that should serve as a consolation to his family.

“ On behalf of the Government and good people of Ekiti State, I commiserate with the immediate and extended family of the late Alhaji Arikeuyo and the Muslim community in the state on the passing of the frontline preacher. We pray that the Almighty Allah would grant him aljannah firdaus and grant the family the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss”, the Governor added.

NUT, Association of Headmistresses Ise/Orun hold rally for Ojuawo.

NUT, Association of Headmistresses Ise/Orun hold rally for Ojuawo.

Nigeria Union Teachers and Association of Headmistresses in (Ise/Orun Option Friday held a rally in support of AVM Adeniyi Ojuawo (retd) the APC candidate for House of Representatives, Ekiti South Federal Constituency1.

Speaking at the NUT House Ise Ekiti, Mrs Beatrice Modupe Tolani affirmed teachers' commitment to Ojuawo victory in the coming general election. 'We as Association of Headmistresses and NUT in Ise/Orun local government area have resolved to vote Ojuawo and all APC candidates  enmasse in the coming elections. He visited us sometimes ago during our association meeting, he promised to help us tile the floor of our Union building and he fulfilled it in no time without fanfare. Moreso Ojuawo is a forthright man, we believe that he will surely make a difference at the National Assembly, we United behind him and we will surely deliver for him', Mrs Tolani said.

In the same vein, NUT Secretary Ise/Orun, Mr Lawal assured AVM Adeniyi Ojuawo of the unflinching support of teachers. 'we are with him and we will surely see him to victory. He made us proud, very trustworthy and honest with his words. We didn't appeal or beg him before he fixed our challenges. We have resolved to reciprocate through our vote come Feb 25'.

 

Also, Mr Odunayo Alonge, the Education Secretary, Ise/Orun thanked AVM Adeniyi Ojuawo for his contribution towards the development of the association, 'it is a matter of one good turn deserves another, it is incumbent on us to pay his good deeds with massive votes in the coming election' he said.

Equally, Mrs Mary Faje,  the APC Chieftain from Ekiti South West Local Government who represented Hon. Yemi Adaramodu, APC Ekiti South Senatorial Candidate thanked NUT and Ise/ Orun Headmistresses for organising a rally to support 'our Incoming MHR and other APC candidates, it shows our party has been so impactful in the life of our teachers. APC remains the best party for grassroots development', Faje concluded.

In his remarks, AVM Adeniyi Ojuawo thanked the NUT for  showing appreciation to him by organizing the rally and their promise to vote all APC candidates from the President to House of Assembly, we will not let you down and we will continue to support your efforts. Teachers are moulders of lives and your welfare is paramount to us in everyway', Ojuawo stated.

In attendance at the rally were Otunba Kayode Fasae (Jimlas), Hon Deji Ajayi and other party leaders in the constituency.

Northern Elders Forum Must Agree To Power Rotation: Omoluabi Team Alliance Socio-cultural Group Warns.

Northern Elders Forum Must Agree To Power Rotation: Omoluabi Team Alliance Socio-cultural Group Warns.

As the Presidential election is fast approaching in a couple of weeks, Nigerians across all divides are in high spirit to decide on who stirs the ship of the country beginning from May 29 2023 which will last for another four years from now. Nigeria is an entity, a federation of states, a home to a people with differing cultures, traditions, religious belief, languages and many more criteria that truly speaks of diversity in mankind. However, the beauty of same country lies in our unity, togetherness and living together as a great nation that is kown to be the most populous in Africa. We have been together for over a century dating from the almagation that was implemented by Lord Lugard as the northern and southern protectorates were merged in  a marriage of unity and peace. This is an accord and treaty that the founding fathers have long managed, respected and kept intact till date.

 Nigeia belongs to all and must be made to offer equity, fairness and justice to all her citizens across regional divide. The Northern Elders Forum or the so callerd Renewed Elders Forum parades prominent and well respected Nigerians from the northern part of the country and are so expected to preserve history, preserve our political tradition and pass the message of power rotation between the northern  and the southern block of Nigeria to their people without any attempt to manipulate such evergreen gentleman arrangement between brothers who are products of the 1914 almagamation.

 It is strange to hear that the elders forum from the north are still undecided as to who to endorse for the presidential election when election is less than 3 weeks from now. They have to be reminded that two major presidential candidates have emerged from the south block and are running on different political parties namely the APC and LP. On their end from the North a PDP and NNPP candidates are also into the race. Yes the candidates from the North have their legitimate right and freedom to run in the election as Nigerians but practically their participation in the 2023 Presidential election is a total breach of an existing political tradition and culture that absolutely preaches power rotation between the north and the south. One would have expected that the Northern Elders Forum under the leadership of Prof. Anglo Abdullahi  would come out and speak the truth to their sons Atiku Abubakar(PDP) and Rabiu Kwankwaso(NNPP) to retreat from their mission and drop such ambitions for the sake of a united Nigeria. 

The outgoing President Muhammad Buhari is from the north making the entire north benefit from the.existing culture  of power rotation from 2015 till date cumulating to eight(8) years by May 2023. Unarguably power must now shift to the south so that the people from  this block below the river Niger can also benefit from same privilege as Nigerians  We shall continue to appreciate the APC Northern Governors Forum for their reslove to abide by this tradition during their party primaries even in the face of intra party plots and  adversities. The truth must be told irrespective of whatever becomes the outcome. We are sure that Prof. Anglo Abduullahi and Hakeem Baba Ahmed and other members of the Northern Elders Forum will immediately be guided on the essence of directing the northern people to make their choices for Presidential election among the two presidential candidates from the south as this is sacrosanct for a more united Nigeria. Then when this is done, voters across Nigeria, both north and south can make their choices of who is best for the job 

Omoluabi Team Alliance Socio- cultural Group as a voice from the south appeals to the conscience of NEF to make their decision public and timely so as not to further keep their people in suspense as good shepherds.  They are advised to be exemplary and take decisions that agrees with our common political tradition which allows for power rotation in same manner the progressive governors did to allow fairness,  equity and justice have a place in the nations annals of political history. Power must shift to the south now as this is non- negotiable.

 E- Signed:

 Omoluabi Jayeola, A.O.

 National Convener

 Omoluabi Team Alliance Sociio- cultural Group.

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