Ekiti Assembly Congratulates First Lady, Her Excellency, Dr Olayemi Oyebanji On Her Birthday.

Ekiti Assembly Congratulates First Lady, Her Excellency, Dr Olayemi Oyebanji On Her Birthday.

The Ekiti State House of Assembly under the leadership of Rt. Hon. Adeoye Aribasoye extends its warmest congratulations to the wife of the Governor, Dr. (Mrs) Olayemi Oyebanji on the occasion of her birthday.

Today, the Assembly takes the opportunity to celebrate the remarkable accomplishment and unwavering dedication demonstrated by YE to keep Ekiti working towards shared prosperity.

You have displayed exemplary leadership skills and a deep commitment to serving the people of Ekiti State.

The Assembly recognizes and commend your exceptional qualities diligence, commitment to duties and unwavering support of your husband’s policies and programs which have earned you the respect and admiration of Ekiti people.

On this auspicious day,  the entire members of the Ekiti State House of Assembly wish you a joyous birthday filled with love, good health and fulfillment.

May the new chapter in your life be marked by even greater accomplishments and abundance of blessings.

Signed 

Hon. Babatunde Oke

Chairman, House Committee on Media and Public Affairs

A Heartfelt Birthday Message for Her Excellency Dr. Olayemi Oyebanji, First Lady of Ekiti State.

 A Heartfelt Birthday Message for Her Excellency Dr. Olayemi Oyebanji, First Lady of Ekiti State.

On this special day, we extend our warmest birthday wishes to Her Excellency, Dr. Olayemi Oyebanji, the esteemed First Lady of Ekiti State. Your dedication and contributions to the development of our beloved state have been nothing short of extraordinary, and today, we celebrate not only your birthday but your remarkable impact on our community.

Your commitment to education, exemplified by providing free sound lecturing to undergraduate students at Ekiti State University (EKSU) and Afe Babalola University (ABUAD), has been a beacon of hope for countless young minds. Your tireless efforts in eradicating child and women abuse have made our state a safer and more nurturing place for all. Your initiatives and programs have brought transformation to our public schools, allowing them to access valuable support and millions from the World Bank.

Your unwavering support for the less privileged in our state has not gone unnoticed. You have consistently shown kindness, compassion, and a genuine concern for the well-being of the marginalized. You are indeed a blessing to Ekiti State, embodying the true spirit of an Omoluabi.

As you celebrate another year of life, we wish you boundless joy, good health, and prosperity in abundance. May your days be filled with the same dedication and enthusiasm that you have poured into our state. Your hardworking service towards the progress of Ekiti State has left an indelible mark, and for that, we are immensely grateful.

Happy birthday, Your Excellency, Dr. Olayemi Oyebanji! May the coming years be as bright and inspiring as the path you have paved for our beloved Ekiti State. God bless you abundantly.

Warm regards,

Comr. Olamide Akinwumi James

For Sky Media Consult

Femi Oyebode Appoints Josephine Pauline Amoako and Omotayo Peter Olatunde to Key Roles.

Femi Oyebode Appoints Josephine Pauline Amoako and Omotayo Peter Olatunde to Key Roles.

Femi Oyebode, renowned as the Africa Representative and Board Member at the United Nations Alliance of NGOs on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice Vienna, Austria, and the Executive Coordinator of Rural And Urban Aid For Youth Development Initiatives, has made strategic appointments that promise to fortify his team and further the noble cause against transnational organized crime.

In a statement released from the heart of Abuja, these appointments have been unveiled with great anticipation, as they are expected to have an immediate and significant impact.

Josephine Pauline Amoako, a Ghanaian residing in the Netherlands, stands as the embodiment of excellence in the field of Economics with her master's degree. She joins the team as the Executive Assistant and Coordinator for Ghana in the Civil Society Implementation of the UN Convention Against Transnational Organized Crime. Ms. Amoako, currently serving as the Administrative Assistant at the Mahatma Gandhi Human Rights Organization in Budapest, Hungary, is no stranger to dedicated service. Her new role will see her working closely with Femi Oyebode, as she takes on the vital task of coordinating civil society initiatives in Ghana related to crime prevention and criminal justice.

Omotayo Peter Olatunde, a seasoned journalist boasting a Postgraduate Diploma in Journalism and a bachelor's degree in Philosophy, has been chosen to take the reins in managing media relations for Femi Oyebode. Mr. Olatunde's wealth of experience speaks volumes. A professional member of the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) and the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), he has had a prolific career, serving as a correspondent in Fountain Newspaper and Publishing House, Newsdirect Newspaper, and co-publisher of the defunct Benchmark News and Magazine. His exceptional skills in public speaking are well-documented, and he currently lends his expertise as a freelance journalist at Oceanville Communication company, publishers of the Standard Times Nigeria newspaper.

These appointments, skillfully crafted and unveiled through the protocol/liaison officer Emmanuel Olufemi and bearing the signature of a distinguished Member of the Board of Directors of the United Nations Alliance of NGOs on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice Vienna, Austria, signify a clear commitment to bolstering the capabilities of the team.

The United Nations Alliance of NGOs on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice, which stands as the umbrella organization for civil society engagement with the United Nations, and the Rural And Urban Aid For Youth Development Initiatives, an international non-governmental organization committed to battling transnational organized crime in Africa, can anticipate enhanced efficiency and collaboration with the immediate effect of these appointments.

Femi Oyebode's team is now perfectly poised to advance their mission against transnational organized crime and bring further influence to their cause. The fight against crime prevention and criminal justice gains new momentum with these strategic appointments. 

Ekiti SUBEB Flags-Off Teacher Professional Development (TPD) Training Programme.

Ekiti SUBEB Flags-Off Teacher Professional Development (TPD) Training Programme.

Ekiti State Universal Basic Education Board has flagged-off the 2021/2022 teacher professional development 3-day training programme for Head Teachers from selected public primary schools in the State.

The training programme which is aimed at building the skills and capacities of education managers is expected to greatly increase the efficiency and effectiveness of both the teachers and the entire basic education sector in the State.

The Wife of the Governor, Dr Olayemi Oyebanji while flagging off the program in Ado Ekiti, harped on the importance of professionalism in the teaching profession stating that it was imperative for teachers to be trained and retrained on the modern teaching methods.

Dr Oyebanji said that there is undoubtedly a positive and significant relationship between continuous training of teachers and the quality of learning experience by the pupils.

Her Excellency stated that the teacher training programme is fitting and timely considering the fact that”the basic education system serves as the foundation upon which the building blocks of development and progress of a nation lies”.

She mentioned that even though a lot of resources have been committed to teachers development in a bid to improve the quality of teaching and learning outcomes in schools, the state of quality of teachers still leaves much to be desired considering the leading status of Ekiti among the comity of States in the education sector.

Dr Oyebanji said that to improve the status of the teachers in the State, Governor Biodun oyebanji has made the teaching-learning environment more comfortable and conducive through the rehabilitation and construction of school infrastructure.

Her Excellency also charged the participants to take advantage of the training programme to build their skills and capacities for efficiency and effectiveness and to also ensure they deploy the knowledge acquired during the programme in their classroom activities.

Also delivering a paper titled: “Leadership Style in a School Setting”, the First Lady analyzed different leadership styles which include Democratic, Autocratic, Laissez-faire, Transactional and Pseudo-democratic styles. 

Stressing that although none of them is the “best” but school administrators should deploy each one as the situation demands.

Speaking at the event, the Commissioner for Education, Dr. Mrs Olabimpe Aderiye said that teachers are the last line of defense for children and that those in the teaching profession cannot afford to fail in this task.

“Ekiti State Government has made basic education free and compulsory for all children of school age” so all education stakeholders should ensure this is enforced.

Earlier in his welcome address, the Executive Chairman, Ekiti State Universal Basic Education Board, Prof. Femi Akinwumi stressed that regular training of teachers is very important to success of Education in the State.

Prof. Akinwumi urged the participants to take advantage of the training and ensure they apply all knowledge acquired during this 3-day programme in their classroom activities.

The SUBEB Boss reiterated the commitment of the Oyebanji led administration to the welfare of both teachers and pupils and this can be seen through the prompt payment of counterpart funds on UBEC/SUBEB intervention programmes and projects.

He expressed confidence that the training would go a long way to sustaining the number one position the State attained in the last Teachers’ Day celebration, producing the best teacher in Nigeria.

Prof. Akinwumi appreciated the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) for their continued support and the synergy that has been established between them.

There were goodwill messages from the Lead Facilitator, Deputy Vice Chancellor, EKSU Prof. J.B Ayodele, UBEC Executive Secretary, Dr. Hammid Bobboyi and Ekiti State, NUT Chairman, Comrade Bamidele Daodu.

Commission PS Stresses Importance of Information and Civic Orientation Department in the Local Government System.

Commission PS Stresses Importance of Information and Civic Orientation Department in the Local Government System.     .......Challenges officers on information dissemination at the grassroots. 

In a recent meeting at her office in Ado Ekiti, the newly appointed Permanent Secretary of the Ekiti State Local Government Service Commission, Mrs. Titilayo Toba-Ojo, expressed her views on the significance of the newly established Department of Information and Civic Orientation in the local government service of Ekiti State.

Mrs. Toba-Ojo lauded the establishment of the department, describing it as a critical and essential mechanism for disseminating information, ultimately contributing to the sustainability of livelihoods in rural communities and the overall development of local government in Ekiti State.

According to her, the information officers should reposition themselves to be able to perform their roles as a 21st century information managers by embracing the use of the new media in addition to the traditional media to showcase developmental efforts that are geared towards the shared prosperity agenda of the BAO adminstration.

She reiterated her office commitment to providing support to ensure the effectiveness of the Information and Civic Orientation department.

Mrs. Toba-Ojo who expressed her confidence in the professional abilities of the information officers in the local government service urged them to rededicate themselves to their roles so as to justify the establishment of the department.

Mrs. Toba-Ojo lauded the leadership of the Department of Information and Civic Orientation for extending goodwill messages on her new appointment, highlighting the collaborative spirit in the local government service. She appreciated  the Department for the visit and the souvenir. 

Earlier in a remark, the leader of the delegation and Chairman of the Local Government Information Officers Forum, Prince Taiwo Ajibola, lauded the appointment of Mrs. Toba-Ojo describing it as well-deserved, emphasizing that she is a perfect fit for the role. He expressed the officers best wishes and prayed for her successful tenure.

According to him, the establishment and emphasis on the Department of Information and Civic Orientation reflects a commitment to enhancing information dissemination, civic orientation to restore Ekiti values and community engagement for the overall development of Ekiti State's local government service.

Prince Ajibola thereafter presented a commemorative souvenir to the PS on behalf of the Department of Information and Civic Orientation.

Hon. Ogunsanya Lawrence Reconciles APC Factions, Promotes Unity for Progress.

Hon. Ogunsanya Lawrence Reconciles APC Factions, Promotes Unity for Progress.

Hon. Ogunsanya Lawrence, the flag bearer of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the Ifedara LCDA Chairmanship position in the upcoming local government elections in Ekiti State, has taken a significant step towards unity and peace within the party. His efforts to reconcile two factions of the APC in Afao/Araromi ward demonstrate his commitment to fostering progress and harmony in the council area.

The reconciliation meeting, which took place on a Tuesday, was held in Afao Ekiti and served as a platform for Hon. Ogunsanya Lawrence to call for peace and unity between the two APC fractions. During the meeting, he emphasized the importance of these elements for the growth and success of the party.

Addressing the ward chairman, Mr. Anjorin Oke Felix, Hon. Ogunsanya Lawrence praised his hard work and dedication, highlighting that the progress and achievements of the party would be attributed to his efforts. He urged all members of the ward to embrace unity and see each other as brothers within one fold, under one shepherd. This unity, he stressed, would be instrumental in ensuring the party's success in the forthcoming Chairmanship election in the state.

In a pledge to contribute significantly to the development of the ward and ensure inclusivity in his administration, Hon. Ogunsanya Lawrence assured the members of his commitment to the welfare and progress of the entire community.

In addition to the reconciliation efforts, Hon. Ogunsanya Lawrence visited other co-contestants in the primary election that declared him as the flag bearer of the party. This display of camaraderie and unity among party members sends a strong message of collaboration and solidarity.

The reconciliation meeting and the efforts to unite the party were attended by a host of political leaders, including Hon. Tope Omosilade, Col. Oluwayose, Hon. Adelodun Bose, Chief Aro, Chief Laolu Omosilade, Mr. Sanjo Adebisi, and other notable elders of the party.

Hon. Ogunsanya Lawrence's dedication to unity and progress within the APC demonstrates a commitment to a harmonious and effective party that can work collectively for the betterment of the community and the success of the party in the upcoming local government elections.

Ekiti Govt Establishes Agricultural Hub In Ado Ekiti.

Ekiti Govt Establishes Agricultural Hub In Ado Ekiti.                                                                                      .   ..…Partners International Foundations.

Ekiti State Government has established an agricultural hub at Erifun along the Afe Babalola University/ Federal Polytechnic road in Ado Ekiti where interested youths can be trained and empowered to become self-reliant and possible employers of labour.

The State Commissioner for Information, Rt. Hon. Taiwo Olatunbosun who made this known during a tour of the facilities at the Livestock Development Center site of the farm settlement, said that the development was brought to fruition in partnership with various non-governmental organizations and notable foundations including the Master Card Foundation and Syngenta Foundation. 

Reiterating the commitment of the administration of Governor Biodun Oyebanji to the welfare of residents particularly the youths, Rt. Hon. Olatunbosun explained that the scheme was strategically planned to provide young, educated farmers with a comfortable standard of living and partly solve the problem of unemployment. 

In his remarks, the Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Security, Mr. Ebenezer Boluwade said that over sixty graduate trainees are currently undergoing physical activities at the center, adding that 37 of the trainees are under the Ekiti Broilers Production Scheme while the remaining 25 trainees under the Ekiti Youth in Urban Farming are into vegetables production and horticulture.

Stressing that the state agricultural assets are being optimized to guarantee food security while expanding economic opportunities, Mr. Boluwade pledged that the State Government would not only provide land for participants but would help facilitate grants and loans for successful take-off.

According to him, only five hectares has been cleared out of the almost 200 hectares available land for the pilot scheme.

Boluwade said that the facility can boast of a dam that would ensure availability of water and guarantee all-year round crop production, adding that the Master Card Foundation assisted with the training of the 25 youths in Urban Farming under a Training of Trainers (ToT) model.

Assuring of ready market for produce from the farms, Boluwade said the first batch of 9,000 broilers harvested after 6weeks and weighing an average of 2.5kg were immediately carted away in a trailer by already arranged waiting buyer, adding that the 10,000 chicks currently in the pens already have buyers waiting to take them without the trainees going through the stress of looking for buyers.

The Commissioner also said that the State government has almost finished the renovation of five buildings in the facility that can conveniently accommodate 40 trainees and workers when necessary.

He promised that the programme would be extended to accommodate as many youths as possible in the State adding that there is already arrangement on ground on the possibility of starting the scheme in Ikere Ekiti.

Two of the participants, Miss Abosede Olayemi and Mr. Olasunkanmi Olonitola lauded the State Government for the initiative and promised to judiciously utilize the knowledge they acquire during the training.

They advised youths in the State to take advantage of the availability of the programme to empower themselves warning however that participants must be interested, hardworking and passionate to succeed.