Ekiti State Boosts Digital Literacy as 910 Secondary School Students Get Free Laptops.

Ekiti State Boosts Digital Literacy as 910 Secondary School Students Get Free Laptops.

As part of the government's efforts to boost digital literacy, the wife of Ekiti State Governor, Dr Oyebanji Olayemi has launched the distribution of 910 Laptops  to 35 secondary schools across the state.

The laptop distribution, is part of a World Bank Project; 'Adolescent Girls' Initiative For Learning and Empowerment (AGILE)'.

At the ceremony in Ado- Ekiti, the Governor's wife said additional 1,690 laptops will be distributed to 65 more secondary schools in the next two months.

She explained that the project was designed to improve secondary education for the adolescents  with special focus on girl child, urging stakeholders to  collaborate with the state's Ministry of Education, Science & Technology to enhance the  effectiveness of the project.

"You will recall that one of the pillars of this administration is Human Capital Development which can only succeed if a good and sustainable education foundation is laid.

"It is also a fact that a well-structured education is a veritable ingredient of our Youth Development and Job Creation Pillar", she emphasized.

Dr Oyebanji noted that the laptop distribution and other AGILE projects like renovation of schools and provision of educational materials would  attract school-age children to the classrooms as well as keeping them in school to complete their education.

The Governor's wife also announced that a total sum of twenty five million US dollars was allotted to Ekiti State for the project by the world bank for the renovation of dilapidated buildings in the public secondary schools, procure computers, provide safe spaces in schools, training of teachers and students in digital and life skills.

She however appealed to parents and guardians to be actively involved in the upbringing of their children and wards by giving them needed support, checking on what they do, getting interested in what bothers them as well as assisting them in navigating through life.

Also speaking at the event, the Deputy Governor, Chief Monisade Afuye, called on the benefiting students not to use the laptops for cyber crimes, adding that parents should endeavour to  monitor the students so that the facilities would be used for educational purposes.

The AGILE State  Coordinator, Mrs Yewande Adesua said the project was aimed at reaching out to 3million beneficiaries through the provision of accessible space for learning, increase school enrollment and Rehabilitation of educational facilities.

The Deputy National Coordinator, AGILE Project, Mrs Ajanigo Abuka said the seven participating state are Borno, kaduna, kano, kastina, Plateau, kebbi and Ekiti which is the only benefitting state in the southern part of Nigeria.

 

She stated that the project was expected to contribute towards Nigeria's achievements and urged stakeholders to support the implementation of the project inorder to deliver the benefit to all a targeted areas that were in need of the intervention.

In their Good will messages, Special Adviser to the Governor on Education Science and Technology, Dr Bimpe Aderiye, commissioner for finance, Mr Akintinde Oyebode, Chairman House Committee on Education, Mr Johnson Oyekola Bode-Adeoye, and SUBEB Chairman, Prof. Femi Akinwumi, who was represented by his Director of social Mobilisation, Mr Tope Babalola said Ekiti State would be on the global map if the project is effectively monitored.

Oyebanji inaugurates committees for 2023 National Population and Housing Census.

Oyebanji inaugurates committees for 2023 National Population and Housing Census.

…..Says Census figure ‘ll aid planning, execution of programmes, policies.

Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji on Tuesday, inaugurated the state publicity, logistic and security committees for the 2023 national population and housing census, stressing that the outcome of the exercise would aid planning, policy making, execution of government programmes and policies aimed at improving the lives of the citizens.

Speaking during the inauguration at the conference hall of the Governor’s office in Ado Ekiti, the Governor said the purpose of the committees was to sensitize and mobilize citizens of the state for the exercise which will take place throughout the country next month. 

He called for concerted efforts at ensuring a successful and hitch free exercise.

Governor Oyebanji who noted that the exercise was coming when Ekiti State had just developed a 30-year development plan, explained that a successful census would help his administration in terms of economic planning and developmental programmes, security of lives and property, infrastructural development, quality health care delivery, among others. 

He said the exercise would also help in equitable resource allocation as the objective of the exercise was aimed at determining the population size, distribution of density, establishment of demographical data, employment status and standard of living.

While expressing his readiness to work with the National Population Commission in ensuring a smooth and successful exercise, the Governor charged the committee members to ensure that all communities and houses in Ekiti State are well covered. He also charged local government administrators to assist the enumerators to reach difficult terrains in the drive to ensure that all Ekiti residents were captured in the exercise to have a desired result. 

“It is my pleasure today to inaugurate a joint committee comprising officials of the State and National Population Commission to sensitize and mobilized citizens in the state for the national and housing census exercise which is taken place throughout the country next month. We must therefore take upcoming census seriously as it will aid our planning, policy making and the delivery and execution of our programmes.

“My government is ready to work with the National Population Commission to ensure we have a smooth and successful 2023 national population and housing census”. The Governor affirmed.

Earlier, The NPC Federal Commissioner representing Ekiti State, Mr Ayodeji Ajayi thanked the Governor for providing necessary support and logistics for the success of the exercise in the state.

Mr Ajayi said necessary measures were being put in place to ensure successful exercise in the state with an assurance that the programme will meet global best standard.

The Special Adviser to the Governor on Budget, Economic planning and Performance Management, Mr Niyi Adebayo said the committees, which comprised of Traditional rulers, Local Government Chairmen, Religious Leaders among others would be expected to collaborate in the drive to achieve greater effectiveness.

Adebayo charged the people of the state to corporate with the officials of the commission, adding that a successful population exercise would help determine political strength, standard of living and economic capacity of each community.

Easter Message: Omoluabi Team Alliance Socio-Cultural and Political Group Felicitates With Christians.

Easter Message: Omoluabi Team Alliance Socio-Cultural and Political Group Felicitates With Christians.

Omoluabi Team Alliance Socio-Cultural and Political Group has felicitated with Christians as they mark this year's Easter Celebration which is the symbolic rembrance of the crucification and resurrection of Jesus Christ.

The Group through their Media and Public Secretary Comr Olamide Akinwumi called on all Christians to imbibe godly values of righteousness, peace and justice which are the true nature of Christ.

"Christian should emulate Jesus Christ by making sacrifices that would advance the cause of development and nation building.

"While wishing Christendom a hitch free Easter celebration, the group urged all Christians and other religion faithful to be conscious of the enormous responsibility to live in peace and harmony with one another so as to promote social economic development of the country.

"The death and resurrection of Jesus Christ is the substance of the Christian faith, as it offers believers hope and reminds us of God’s unfailing love, mercy, and grace toward humanity.

"Nigerians should show love to one another and imbibe the spirit of sacrifice as a means of rebuilding trust and building a stable and prosperous country."

"The National convener, Omoluabi Jayeola Afolabi on behalf of distinguished members of the group advised Nigerians of the Christian faith to accept the renewed hope agenda of the incoming administration of President- Elect Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu as the country and the entire southwest look forward to a peaceful swearing- in ceremony come May 29th, 2023. It is advised that we as christians should not give room to religious bigotry, discrimination and never allow a few individual promote disaffection between Christians and other Nigerians of other faith under the disguise of politics. We sincerely hope a better Nigeria is almost here and Christians from all parts of the country should give their absolute support to the new leadership about to be installed in few weeks from today. Christians please show love and let your strengths be renewed in the Lord.

Happy Easter to you all as Omoluabis' wish you happy celebration."

E-SIGNED;

Omoluabi Jayeola A.O 

National Convener

Omoluabi Akinfolarin Alex

National Secretary

Comr. Olamide Akinwumi J. 

Media and Public Secretary 

 

Ojuawo flags off Rehabilitation of Agbado Road in Ise-Ekiti.

Ojuawo flags off Rehabilitation of Agbado Road in Ise-Ekiti.

.....says development starts from grassroots.

The House of Representatives Member Elect for Ekiti South Federal Constituency I, AVM Adeniyi Ojuawo (retd) flags off Rehabilitation of Agbado Road in Ise Ekiti as part of the promises he made during his electioneering campaign. 

Speaking at the flag off ceremony, Engr. Ayodele Akinluyi , Chairman of  Ise/Orun Local Govt. thanked AVM Ojuawo for complementing the effort of  local government by ensuring the people have unhindered access to their farmsteads. ' We have made several effort to fixed the road in the past but all were futile, Two different contractors had work on the road without success. 'I appreciates you sir for coming to our rescue.

In the same vein, Hon Dare Idowu, commended AVM Ojuawo for his demonstration of forthrightness, and love for his home town. This gesture and more to come are noble, 'we have given you our vote to turn things around, and by this we are grateful. In our party, we are synonymous with positive development therefore, I thank you for your effort, May God continue to guide and guard you in all your undertakings. 

Equally, HRM, Oba Adetunji Ajayi, Arinjale of Ise Ekiti who were ablly represented by Chief Edemo and Olute of Ise Ekiti thanked AVM Ojuawo for facilitating the Rehabilitation through Federal Ministry of Agric on Rural project initiatives. The road is long overdue,'I have received several reports on hardship my people have  passed through daily on the road and effort to rehabilitate it several times has proved abortive, it is my pleasure you've the foresight to take the bull by the horn. I challenged you to do more for your Constituencies who has reposed their confidence in you, Kabiyesi added.

In his short remark, AVM Adeniyi Ojuawo tasked the Ise community to be more committed to governance, democratic process and shun deceit. 'A friend of mine who's a pernanment Secretary at Federal  Ministry of Agric made a promised to me during my campaign to support me through a rural Project  programme and without  hesitation I penciled this road for such intervention. The project supervisor, Engineer Tunde Balogun has assured us speed completion of the Rehabilitation. I believe that our people must be happy in order to support the government, therefore more development project is on the horizon for my constituency, Ojuawo concluded. 

Similarly, AVM Adeniyi Ojuawo visited Akinluse Comprehrensive High School to commission Administrative Block built by 1988 Old student association led by Mr Kola Adeniyi.'I thank you for this edifice, development has to start from grassroot in order for us to live in a peaceful society. God will replenish your pocket in hundred folds.

In attendance  were Otunba Kayode Fasae (Jimlas), Hon Ropo Ogunbolude, Community leaders, party leaders, Councillors, Supervisor and advisers.

Governor Oyebanji Felicitates Christians At Easter.

Governor Oyebanji Felicitates Christians At Easter.

….urges moderation, prayer for state, country 

Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji has congratulated Christians in the state and Nigeria in general for witnessing another Easter season. 

The Governor, in his Easter congratulatory message, signed by his Special Adviser on Media, Yinka Oyebode, urged Christians to emulate the sacrificial life of Jesus Christ who laid down his life for the salvation of mankind.

Oyebanji who congratulated Christians for successfully completing the Lenten season, said the lessons of Easter must not be lost in the fanfare that comes with the celebration of the important season.

He therefore called on them to reflect on the lessons of Easter, especially the crucifixion of Jesus and exhibit the virtues of love and sacrifice which the Lord Jesus Christ demonstrated.

Oyebanji noted that the Easter period offers Christians and the entire people of Ekiti State an opportunity for sober reflection, even while rejoicing with one another for witnessing the season. 

He charged the people of the state to be moderate in celebrating Easter noting that the period is not solely for eating and drinking but to reflect on the past and hope for a better future for themselves and the state.

The Governor who urged Christians and muslims in the State to use the period to pray for peace, development and prosperity of Ekiti State, stated that it was not a coincidence that both faiths had their fasting period almost in the same period.

While soliciting prayers from both faiths for the success of his administration, Oyebanji said he was aware of the enormous task before his administration and expressed confidence of achieving tremendous success with the support of the people.

He hailed Christians in the state for living in harmony with adherents of other religions, adding that the harmonious relationship has contributed immensely to the peace and progress being enjoyed in the state.

Oyebanji hails Supreme Court judgment re-affirming his election.

Oyebanji hails Supreme Court judgment re-affirming his election.

…extends hand of fellowship to SDP Candidate, Segun Oni.

Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Biodun Oyebanji on Thursday hailed the verdict of the Supreme Court that reaffirmed his election as the Governor of Ekiti State.

He described the verdict as a victory for democracy and the good people of Ekiti State who voted him as their Governor.

The Apex court sitting in Abuja on Thursday dismissed the petition of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) Governorship Candidate, Chief Segun Oni challenging Biodun Oyebanji’s victory at the June 18,  2022 Governorship election in Ekiti State.

The Governor who spoke to journalists in Ado-Ekiti shortly after laying the foundation for the Nigerian AirForce Base, restated his belief that his election as Governor was God-ordained and actualised by majority votes of the people of the state. 

He also said his respect for Chief Segun Oni, a former chieftain of All Progressives Congress (APC) remained intact. He urged the SDP Candidate to join him in the development efforts in the state, having explored all judicial processes available.

While commending the Nigerian judiciary for being professional and for bringing an end to the litigation, the Governor appreciated the good people of Ekiti State for their prayers all through the different stages of the judicial battle.

“I give glory to God and thank Ekiti people for their prayers. It is the Lord's doing and it’s marvellous in our sight. And I commend the Nigeria judiciary for being professional and for bringing an end to this litigation.

“We are all Ekiti, what has happened has not diminished my respect for Engineer Segun Oni,he remains my leader & brother, am going to call him & am going to visit him. He has exhibited his right as permitted by the constitution of Nigeria and now that the case is closed, all of us have to come together to develop our dear state, He said."

I want people who are ready to work in my cabinet, Governor Oyebanji tells Committee on appointments.

I want people who are ready to work in my cabinet, Governor Oyebanji tells Committee on appointments.

Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji has stated that the people who would make his cabinet are those who are ready to work and sacrifice for the State.

Governor Oyebanji, who stated this on Monday during the inaugural meeting of the Committee on Political Appointments, urged members of the committee to look for competent hands who are of impeccable character and who are reafu to work and also sacrifice for the state.

He said it was imperative to make the would be appointee know that they are coming in to work and to sacrifice for the progress of the state and not to see political office as an opportunity for self-aggrandisement, or self-enrichment or an avenue to lazy around and lord things over the people in their communities.

Instead, he said he needed people who will come in and soak themselves in the work and would be ready to make necessary sacrifice for the progress and prosperity of the state. 

The Governor at the meeting, recalled that the idea of the committee arose from his promise to the people during the electioneering that the people of the state would have input in the choice of those who would govern them as he believed in government of inclusion.

Describing the effort as a novel initiative of the ruling party in the state, the Governor also added that youth and women should be given adequate consideration.

He congratulated members of the committee, which included, Chief George Akosile (Chairman), a former Deputy Governor of the state, Prof. Modupe Adelabu, APC State Chairman, Barrister Paul Omotoso, Special Adviser Political Matters, Chief Jide Awe; former chairman, Local Government Service Commission, Chief Alaba Bejide; Chief Ronke Okusanya, Chief Bayo Aina and Mr Lekan Ijidale.

 “Out of the feedback we got from our members then is the fact that they want to be part and parcel of the choice of the team that will govern them and since this is government of inclusion, so, the leadership decided that a committee should be put in place to interact with stakeholders across the state within the party, outside the party and every other interests you can bring on board to discuss with them and come up with names of men and women and youths that exhibit competence, character, integrity, compassion and selflessness.

 “And part of the novel initiatives of the party is to ensure that the youth sector is represented and that is why you have one of our youth leaders as a member of the committee. He said.