Group Applauds Governor Oyebanji's Support for Homegrown Talents in Ekiti State.

Group Applauds Governor Oyebanji's Support for Homegrown Talents in Ekiti State.

A group of Entertainers affiliated with the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ekiti state have expressed their admiration for Governor Oyebanji's leadership style and his significant efforts at promoting Ekiti talents especially musicians. 

The Entertainers conveyed their appreciation during a meeting with the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Community Communications, Mrs. Mary Oso Omotoso in her office on Tuesday.

The  Entertainers who were led to the meeting by the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Special Duties , Hon. Olufemi Joshua Aduloju, commended Governor Oyebanji for his commitment to empowering and promoting Ekiti based  musicians which they viewed as a fulfillment of one of his campaign promises. 

Speaking further on behalf of the group ,Adeniyi Adeniyi Sese Alhaji Akayejo aka ‘Sese Alhaji’ , Apadidun Femi Ijobafederal aka ‘Apasco’ and Kunle Oluwagbohunmi aka ‘Kunle Amazing’ also expressed their desire for more government patronage, support, and provision of a viable platform to showcase more local talents to encourage  and shoot them into the limelight.

Reacting, Mrs. Omotosho said that  Governor Biodun Oyebanji is quite aware that the Nigeria entertainment industry is flourishing and capable of creating jobs hence his decision to personally empower some Ekiti - based musicians with modern musical instruments and standard production studio recently noting that if the Governor could do that , then increased government patronage and support is assured .

“Aside the fact  that Governor Oyebanji implements  local content policy to the letter, he is a true grassroots man who has always believed  that we must patronize Ekiti to grow Ekiti. Whatever you see a contractor or supplier goes outside the State to source for , it is either it can’t be made here or it is not found in Ekiti. The private sector and  Artisans in the State can attest to this about Mr Governor, she said."

The SSA said that Governor Oyebanji deeply appreciates the group’s efforts, consistency and loyalty to progressives governments over the years stating that her office will work with them to create concepts that will further give them visibility.

Gov. Oyebanji, Fayemi, Adebayo, Senators, Ex- Deputy Governors bid former Ekiti Deputy Gov. Egbeyemi farewell.

Gov. Oyebanji, Fayemi, Adebayo, Senators, Ex- Deputy Governors bid former Ekiti Deputy Gov. Egbeyemi farewell.

..…Gov Oyebanji urges deceased children to be consoled by Egbeyemi’s remarkable achievements. 

Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji on Friday joined other dignitaries to pay last respect at the final burial ceremony of the late former Ekiti State Deputy Governor, Otunba Bisi Egbeyemi. 

The Governor who remarked on the exemplary life of the later former Deputy Governor, urged the children and family of the deceased to be consoled by their father’s good works, remarkable achievements and strong legacies which would take some time to surpass.

Speaking at the burial service held at the Cathedral Church of Emmanuel, Anglican Communion, Okesa Ado- EKiti, Oyebanji said Egbeyemi lived a fulfilled and impactful life, therefore, should not be mourned but celebrated.

At the event, which was also graced by the state Deputy Governor, Chief (Mrs) Monisade Afuye; Ekiti State First Lady, Dr. Olayemi Oyebanji; former Governors Otunba Niyi Adebayo; Dr. Kayode Fayemi; his wife, Erelu Bisi Fayemi; former Deputy Governors, Prof. Modupe Adelabu; Chief Paul Alabi and Surveyor Abiodun Aluko as well as Senator Bamidele Opeyemi, the Governor noted that the former Deputy Governor was a distinguished leader, who served the State meritoriously in different capacities and continued to contribute to the progress and development of the state till he breathed his last. 

While assuring the children and the family of his continued support, Governor Oyebanji charged the children to emulate their father’s humility, doggedness, patriotism, and kindheartedness to uphold his legacy. 

“I will just encourage those of us that are grieving that having listened to the sermon by our Lord Bishop, we should encourage ourselves that daddy, though is not here, but he’s not dead, he is just sleeping if you believe in resurrection, we know that if we lived right we will still meet at the feet of Jesus Christ, so there is no need to grieve at all.

“God will give us the strength to weather this storm. I assure you we are in this together and we will hold each other’s hand because we have a duty to also uphold his legacy because that’s the most important thing now. He has played his role and he has gone.” The Governor asserted 

In his homily, the Bishop of Ekiti Anglican Diocese, Rt. Revd. Andrew Olusola said late Egbeyemi was a man of faith who loved God and the people, as well as a generous man and a selfless Christian.

Bishop Olusola added that the late Egbeyemi fought for the diocese of the Cathedral Church of Emmanuel without collecting a dime from the church.

Others at the colorful service include Senator Ayo Arise, speaker Ekiti Stete House of Assembly, Rt Hon Bunmi Adelugba, her deputy, Rt Hon Hakeem Jamiu; Secretary to the State Government, Dr Habibat Akinduro; Head of Service, Barrister Bamidele Agbede, members of the state House of Assembly and state executive council as well as representatives of about 20 traditional rulers.

Omoluabi Team Alliance Socio-Cultural and Political Group Writes President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

Omoluabi Team Alliance Socio-Cultural and Political Group Writes President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. 

Mr. President and Commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, permit me to  congratulate you on the occasion of your swearing-in and assumption of office as the 6th democratically elected president of Nigeria. As democrats let me in this letter not join others to tag you the 16th President like you are tagged in most media outfits. It is no other reason than the fact that only leaders who secured the mandates of the people through the ballots should be recognized by true democrats. You belong to this category of leaders in the annals of history. I must say categorically that your rise to stardom is monumental, timely and a well deserved feat that reflects the story of a man whose emergence wasn't accidental but incidental. No doubt your love and loyalty to Nigeria with so much zeal to pursue your targeted goal has brought you this far. 

Your Excellency. it becomes pertinent to write this open letter to you at this time when you are about to fully settle down to face the task and responsibilities the nation has handed over to you premised on the fact that you  voluntarily requested for it. As good Nigerians, as a group and your kinsmen we shall continually seek the face of God Almighty on your behalf for His wisdom, knowledge and mental alertness in providing good governance. It will be morally right to remind you that your journey from your Ikoyi bourdillion palace to the seat of power in Aso villa wasn't an easy one at all. Fate was at work despite conspiracies against your life long ambition. The conspirators can now treat their wounds but history and posterity will not pardon their obnoxious acts especially those brethren you started the journey with and hatched the plans together to journey into stardom abinitio. Mr. President you are now father of the nation as it was prophesized so be magnanimous in victory and put Nigeria first in all you do. 

However, alot is expected from you as Commander -in- Chief and so we deem it fit to promptly provide advise to you in our capacity as a socio- cultural and political group whose sole interest is advocacy for good governance. In lieu of this, it becomes pertinent to advise as follows:

 A. Economy: 

1.Constitute an high tech powerful National Economic team with members drawn from academia, industry, manufacturing and financial institutions. This team should provide weekly reports and brief to your office as matter of urgency.

2. Banks and other financial institutions be made to maintain a uniform interest rate and a single digit to assist small,medium and large scale investors.

3.Reverse and stop immediately all loans and other borrowings already approved that has not been issued out by world bank or other international financial institutions.

4.Replace the CBN Governor Godwin Emeifele immediately. He has overstayed his usefulness at the apex bank.

5.Open very busy land border corridors that are economically viable indefinitely while other land borders that are prone to insurgencies and are a security threat to our nation be closed immediately. 

6. Manufacturing and production sectors be made more viable. Very low tax rate, removal of multiple taxation, visa on arrival for willing international investors. 

7. Attention be given to investors coming from Europe, Asia, America and other foreign nationals who have the financial capacity to come invest in Nigeria. Visa available to them on arrival with other terms and  conditions apply.

8. Key areas for investment in Nigeria must include automobiles(cars and motorbikes), textiles, leathers and tanning, diary and agriculture,electronics and gadgets, iron and steels, food processing, restaurants and kitchens and many more should be listed with strict regulations from government agency.

 B.Power and Electricity:

1. Total deregulation of the power sector

2. Foreign investors

 interested need to come apply with terms and conditions. Investors from Asia and Europe be encouraged.

3. Retrieve licenses from incompetent domestic contractors who are struggling with survival and interrupted services to Nigerians .

4. Encourage Independent, States and even Local Governments power generation from anu source deem fit.

 C.Security:

1. Senior security personnels who have a minimum of 10 years to serve be given compulsory retirements with immediate effect.

2. Close all borders along porous zones in the northern part of Nigeria.

3.Full invasion of sambisa forest with the forest brought down. Declare the zone a no- trespassers going area. However, because of the rich content of the vast valuable economic resources identified as californium, it is advised to lease out to a foreign mining company who could be interested with terms and conditions apply.

4.Decongest weapon and armouries by approving one per geopolitical zones. 

5.Approve state police for a more efficient security architecture which is in tandem with the 1 citizen 1 police ratio.

6.Enforce the use of high - tech RS/GIS surveillance tools to combat crimes.

7. Replace all expired service chiefs who have overstayed their time.

Among others.

 D.Education:

1. Rehabilitate and fund all old  Unity schools nationwide. Rejig their administration and admission policies to foster national unity.

2.Rebuild,rehabilitate and rejig the administration of all Federal Technical Schools nationwide and get them upgraded to diploma awarding institutions.

3.Rejig and fund all Teachers' Training Colleges nationwide.

4.Grant universities full autonomy but TETFund must allowed to continue with Staff training and development.

5..Approve foreign investors who may wish to come invest in the Nigerian Education Sector from primary to tertiary level.

6.Provide intervention and funding for all private schools and institutions of learning as that already has taken care of unemployment.

Among others.

 E.Agriculture:

1. States be mandated to create farmers village in each states with the facilities required to function and accommodate youths.

2.Ranching be established by government while license be approved to private ranch owners. Then open or nomadic grazing becomes a crime.

3. Dairy, skin and leather companies from foreign investors be licensed to transform and process available raw materials from our livestock farmers.

4.Return and re-invest in cocoa, coffee and other economic crops.While government create export avenue through new and existing agencies.

5. Fertilizer and inorganic manure companies be allowed to come invest in Nigeria.

6. Build on other programmes in the agric sector that was initiated by the last administration.

 F. Oil and Gas:

1.Sustain some programmes and policies initiated by the last administration.

2. Fight oil and gas sabotage with all available arsenal.

3.Encourage modular and local content refineries but approve with license and regulate 

4.All oil multinationals engaged with the upstream sector must be made to build a refinery with FGN owning 30% share with strict regulations.

5.All oil and gas multinationals involved in the upstream sector must declare their total production and report same on a monthly basis for transparency and accountability.

6.Close all land and water bodies and corridors to crude oil export for the next 2 years as the first pilot phase to non tolerance to crude oil and gas theft and the in-country crude oil refining scheme.

7.De- list any inland basin that has no capacity to yield upto a minimum of 50-100 barrel of oil per day from the list of oil producing states.

 G.Youths and Senior Citizens:

Mr. President. the teeming youths are also very important and vital to the attention of your administration.  Remember they opposed you with a protest vote which is enough to tell you they are a strong force to reckon with. It is now up to you to put up policies, programmes and agenda that are youth friendly. Engage the youths in governance, empower the youths and let them feel your impact across all sectors. Your administration will have nothing to loose if you deem it fit to return power to the 774 local governments across the country. This is the third tier of government that is much more closer to the people. It will be needful to say that the  effectiveness and efficiency in the implementation of most state and federal government policies and programmes have their impacts felt most in the local government areas which play hosts to  wards, units and even sub- units existing at the doorposts of the masses. All these you can achieve without procrastination. Remember if you do, you get the accolades and your name written eternally on gold. 

Above all remember your source, your home, your own constituency and immediate kinsmen in the scheme of things for the sake of an agenda that must be preserved and maintained intact. We have all toiled for your success, offered our blessings and gave our full supports that have yielded good fruits. We all toiled day night from our various corners to see that your aspirations come true. You represent an ideology, a political  school of thought that must not be betrayed under any. circumstance. Remember the duo of late  Awolowo and MKO Abiola meant well for this country. We want you to do better than they have ever thought or meant for this country.

 Continue to be a progressive and a thorough bred democrat you are known for.

May the good spirit of Omoluabi never depart from you President Bola Ahmed Tinubu(GCFR).

Long Live Federal Republic of Nigeria 

 E- Signed:

 Omoluabi Jayeola A.O.

 National Convener

 Reachable on: 08063563668_ 

 Email: jaffero2001@yahoo.com

31/5/2023.

OYEBANJI CONGRATULATES NEW PRESIDENT, TINUBU.

OYEBANJI CONGRATULATES NEW PRESIDENT, TINUBU.

…..Says Nigeria in Safe Hands for Sustainable Development.

 

Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Biodun Oyebanji, has congratulated the new President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu on his successful inauguration as the nation’s helmsman.

The Governor in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media , Yinka Oyebode, also congratulated all Nigerians on the successful completion of the process of transition of power from one administration to another, adding that the seamless transition is an attestation to the growth of democratic culture in the country.

Oyebanji hailed Nigerians for keeping faith with the All Progressives Congress (APC) by electing its flag bearer, President Tinubu at the February 25 presidential poll and accepting his manifesto of Renewed Hope as an instrument of taking Nigeria to the harbour of prosperity and fulfillment.

The Ekiti Governor said with President Tinubu in the driving seat, Nigeria is in safe hands for sustainable development, economic revival, sustenance of infrastructure renewal, reduction of poverty, wealth and job creation and fulfillment of electoral promises made in the lead-up to the presidential poll.

Attesting to the new President’s competence to make a difference in running a government that will live up to expectations, Oyebanji described President Tinubu as an administrator that has the wealth of experience to turn the fortunes of Nigeria around positively within his tenure of office.

The Governor noted that it was remarkable for Nigeria to have carried out seven consecutive and successful transition since return to democracy in 1999 expressing confidence that the country’s democracy has grown in leaps and bounds and has come to stay.

He described the Renewed Hope agenda of President Tinubu as a blueprint carefully packaged to provide panacea to all challenges confronting the polity across the various sectors.

The Governor also congratulated the immediate past President Muhammadu Buhari on the successful completion of his two terms of four years each and for superintending over a successful general election which has just birthed an equally successful transfer of power.

While noting that though expectations are very high as the new administration settles down to the serious business of governance, Oyebanji urged Nigerians to be patient with the new President and his team as they implement their agenda to take Nigeria to a higher pedestal of development.

“I urge Nigerians irrespective of their political, ethnic and religious affiliations to pray for the success of President Tinubu and support him to realize his dream of a prosperous Nigeria that will fully realize its potentials.

“The elections have come and gone, President Tinubu is now the father of the nation; he is not a President of his political party or a section of the country but the President of the whole entity called Nigeria.

“President Tinubu has demonstrated competence as a Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria during which he was Chairman of Senate Committee on Banking and Currency and during his stellar two-term tenure as the Governor of Lagos State which has remained a reference point in governance in Nigeria.

“The government and people of Ekiti State wish our new President a very successful tenure of office and we are assuring him of our readiness to partner with him to ensure a greater, stronger, more united and prosperous Nigeria.” The Governor said.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as 16th President, An Assurance of New Hope Restored.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as 16th President, An Assurance of New Hope Restored.

A Yoruba socio-cultural and  political group known as Omoluabi Team Alliance has congratulated the new President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria who was sworn- in at the early hours of today at the Eagles Square in the nation's capital city. 

The group through its' spokesperson Comr. Olamide Akinwumi felicitate with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Nigerians for a new government which is a signal of new dawn, new era and possibilities that will manifest into monumental national development. The people have spoken and the mantle of power have been fully handed over to the President which implies taking upon the responsibilities of a country that much is needed to be done to resurge her  and help her realize her full potentials. 

The group however advise the new President to hit the ground running as a prepared leader whose preference over other aspirants were based on his outstanding qualities 

as he is noted to posses the  competence, capacity, tenacity and confidence to deliver on his heard earned mandate. 

The group call on the President to focus on key areas that include youth empowerment, creation of job opportunities, improved electricity, return power back to the local government as a way to bring government closer to the masses, funding of Nigerian education system upto the tertiary level and make the ordinary man enjoy an improved standard of living among many others.

The President should be magnanimous in victory and  quickly unite Nigerians irrespective of differing political interest. We have assurance that Nigeria will be great again, we are hopeful that hope has finally been restored and we now have a new Nigeria that we have long waited for as a people.

Congratulations to President  Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his resilience and endurance of the long walk from bourdillion to Aso villa today May 29th, 2023..

God bless the Federal Republic of  Nigeria.

 E- signed:

 Comr. Akinwumi Olamide

 Media and Publicity Secretary

The Man Bola Ahmed Tinubu: Indeed A Long Walk from Bourdillion to Aso Rock Villa, Victory at Last.

The Man Bola Ahmed Tinubu: Indeed A  Long Walk from Bourdillion to Aso Rock Villa, Victory at Last.

Congratulations to the man of the moment, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu the 16th President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria as he journeys from his bourdillon home located in the city of Lagos to the power house of the most populous Africa nation, the Aso Rock Villa. Congratulations to the very many admirers and lovers of the one time Governor of Lagos State for their unrepentant show of love for the city boy who is known to have several brands of names and nomenclatures among which are the  Jagaban, the Capoon, Asiwaju, king of bourdillon among others. His success story today  is no doubt the outcome of perseverance, tolerance, commitment, zealousness, hardwork, determination and a personal resolution to achieve such magnitude of success. It takes an extraordinary man with the lion' s heart to keep pushing and breaking barriers even when the journey seems impossible. Worst of it all is when even closest allies, assumed confidants and disciples connive with external forces to make the journey and the walk into stardom look unattainable and unachievable. 

The man Bola Ahmed Tinubu has shown the world that he is the man with lions heart and when there is  need to roar, it is best to roar out at the highest pitch not minding whose ox is gored. This manifested in his 'Emilokan' slogan which became the talk of town and even prayer points in most Nigerian churches and other worship centers. The rest has become history but same  history will also not forget those who joined the enemies in making several attempts at thwarting the journey into the villa for the man of the people. It was a battle even initiated by fellow kinsmen who saw no need for the southwest agenda because of the possibility of a king maker becoming a king himself. Some also felt making a power broker, political godfather and political warlord an occupant of the Aso villa may be too much  a portfolio  for a man who has got it all and seen it all. Well they are now left to see what God can do that no man can stop. Asiwaju is far ahead and now on top. Congratulations to the man who won the battle amidst stiff opposition even from among his kinsmen. 

The journey is indeed a long walk from the bourdillion into Aso Rock Villa. No doubt his qualities are adequate for the office of President. Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu has the  intellectual capacity to administer and provide the direction needed to move the country forward from obscurity to limelight. He is a civilized man , well exposed, has the tenacity and charisma to stir the big ship called Nigeria. 

He is a detribalized Nigerian and not a religious extremist. He has confidence in himself and a leader with focus.  Judge him base on all these attributes that speaks volume of his person, then you will agree with the writer that Nigeria is absolutely in a safe hand. Let us roll out the drums and dance to the tunes of victory as we see a new Nigeria begin to manifest beginning from today May 29th, 2023. 

However, transiting from bourdillion to the Presidential lodge is a feat made possible by destiny.  He will now reside with the first family for atleast four(4) years in the villa. Certainly it  will be moments to play back the words of haters at least for a man who many said was too old and weak health- wise to provide the kind of leadership Nigeria wants at this time. Many of his close allies opposed his emergence and fought hard to stop him as they continually work hand in hand with cabals who had access to the instrument of power to avert his dream. Today all that plot has become history while we leave them to lick their wounds. The city boy has become the nation's emperor and will provide leadership in the next four years which will certainly reposition the country and refix the very many shortcomings of the country. 

The emergence of Asiwaju is a blessing to Nigeria and Nigerians irrespective of our differing opinions and thoughts in his ability to deliver our very many expectations as a people. However, the truth is that the expectations of Nigerians are very high and a lot is expected from the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu   led administration. We cannot pretend or shy away from the fact that the last administration under President Muhammud Buhari achieved only little in his economic agenda and policies which enstrangled the country for the entire eight years. Notable among his weaknesses was the high rate of insecurity which made  Nigeria unsafe for all.Though in some other areas like infrastructure, judiciary and credible electoral process it will be fair to rate PMB high.

As admirers and non admirers, as haters and lovers , supporters and non supporters, as allies and non allies of the newest president in town, we all must agree that with the emergence of President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu(GCFR), a new Nigeria of our dream is certainly here and we must all give our supports and offer our prayers to the God -chosen leader of our nation.

May he Bola Ahmed Tinubu succeed.

Long Live Jagaban of Africa

Long Live Federal Republic of Nigeria .

🇳🇬  🇳🇬. 🇳🇬. 🇳🇬

✍✍✍✍✍✍

 From the Desk

 National Convener

 Omoluabi Team Alliance Socio- cultural and Political Group.

 _In honour of a Man with the lion's heart: President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu_ .

 May 29th, 2023.

We shall continue to invest in your education, create opportunities for you, Oyebanji assures Ekiti children.

We shall continue to invest in your education, create opportunities for you, Oyebanji assures Ekiti children. 

Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji has congratulated children in the State for witnessing this year's Children's Day celebration. 

The Governor, in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media, Yinka Oyebode, restated the commitment of his administration to investing in the education of the children and providing the right platforms for them to exhibit their God- given talents and attain greatness. 

Oyebanji said his administration is aware that a society that neglects children would trade off its future and values, hence the decision of his government to prioritise education, welfare and wellbeing of the children, who he described as the future leaders of the state and country. 

The Governor said aside providing free and qualitative education from primary school to senior secondary school level, his administration has continued to provide conducive environment for teaching and learning through comprehensive renovation of schools and provision of incentives for teachers. 

He added that the state government decided to key into the world bank co-sponsored Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment ( AGILE) with a view to making education attractive to children and to build a future for them.

Oyebanji said his administration made human capital development one of the pillars of his administration’s development agenda in order to develop and exploit the creativity of Ekiti youth and children who are always known for their ingenuity and excellence. 

He described children as great assets and engine for long term prosperity of the State.

While assuring that the state government would continue to protect the rights of children, Oyebanji said the government would not relent in creating opportunities for them to shine like the stars that they are. 

He congratulated the children their teachers and parents on the occasion of Children's