Hon. Ojuawo Distributes Fertilizer to Farmers in His Constituency.

Hon. Ojuawo Distributes Fertilizer to Farmers in His Constituency.

In support of the Agricultural Emancipation and "Grow What You Eat" initiatives of the Ekiti State and Federal Governments, the Member of the House of Representatives representing Ekiti South Federal Constituency, Hon. (AVM Rtd) Ojuawo Rufus Adeniyi, has facilitated the distribution of fertilizers to farmers in Ikere, Ise Orun, and Ekiti South West Local Government Areas. The beneficiaries were farmers without political party affiliations.

The farmers thanked Hon. Ojuawo for his love towards agriculture, evident in his agricultural program for the establishment of an empowerment farm for his constituents. Hon. Ojuawo promised to earnestly continue this gesture to his constituents from time to time to address food shortage and encourage farmers, especially in crop production, to avoid dependence all year round.

'As I mentioned months back when we distributed fertilizer to farmers in the constituency, regardless of party affiliation, that more were still coming, the opportunity has beckoned again, and we have distributed them to farmers in the hinterland to support them in crop production and ease food shortage in our state. As a legislator, we cannot deny the reality of food shortage, which has led to food inflation in the country. This is why I encourage farming empowerment in my constituency. Our farmers will soon hit the state with their tomato production in days to come,' Ojuawo Assured 

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EKITI FIRST LADY FLAGS OFF MATERNAL NEWBORN AND CHILD HEALTH WEEK FIRST ROUND.

EKITI FIRST LADY FLAGS OFF MATERNAL NEWBORN AND CHILD HEALTH WEEK FIRST ROUND.

Wife of Ekiti State Governor, Dr. Olayemi Oyebanji, has identified concerted efforts and collaboration by key stakeholders as critical to reducing infant mortality to the barest minimum in the Land of Honour.

Speaking on Monday while performing the flag off of the first round of 2024 Maternal Newborn and Child Health Week, Dr. Oyebanji identified pneumonia, malaria, childbirth complications, diarrhoea, among others as the leading causes of infant mortality.

The First Lady who was represented by the Commissioner for Education, Dr. Bimpe Aderiye at the ceremony which was attended by nursing mothers and health officials said the week aimed at addressing the triggers of infant mortality and ensuring the safety of newborns and their mothers.

According to her, the celebration of the week would also create avenue for detecting ailments in pregnant women as well as ensure preventable and curative measures.

 

Dr. Oyebanji however expressed regret that over 13,000 deaths are being recorded each day globally arising from preventable ailments which she noted is an alarming figure that should be of concern to all and sundry.

Earlier, the Commissioner for Health and Human Services, Dr. Oyebanji Filani, expressed the state government's relentless efforts at providing all it requires for quality health among the people.

He therefore added that there would be improved sensitisation for the people and encouraging expectant mothers to always access primary health facilities in all the 177 wards across the state.

About 200 nursing mothers with their babies at the event were given vaccines and baby items including diapers for their convenience.

We’ll continue to support LGs, Oyebanji assures Service Commission board members.

We’ll continue to support LGs, Oyebanji assures Service Commission board members. 

Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji has reassured the leadership of the Local Government Service Commission that his administration would continue to provide support for the local government administration in the state in order to ensure effective operations of the local government system for the good of the grassroots. 

Governor Oyebanji, who gave the assurance in Ado-Ekiti on Monday during a courtesy visit by the leadership of the Local Government Service Commission led by its Chairman, Chief Samuel Abejide, said a well-resourced workforce would significantly transform local communities and improve service delivery to the grassroots.

 

Dispelling the notion that local government workers are second-class citizens, the Governor cited numerous initiatives and achievements recorded at various local governments as evidence of their potentials and capacity to transform various communities within their localities.

Stressing the importance of continuous training and professional development to equip workers with the necessary skills to meet the demand of their roles, the Governor assured that his administration remains committed to ensuring that local government become more effective in delivering essential service and fostering development.

While commending the leadership of the local government commission for providing a quality leadership, Oyebanji urged the local government workers to remain dedicated and professional in the discharge of their duties

“I keep telling people that local Government workers are not second class citizen, they are not, I believe that if they are properly resourced and I have said it during campaign that they have the capacity to change the narrative at the local government level and that is what they have been doing since I came on board, the interventions at various local government are quite commendable. 

“it is an affirmation of my belief in their capacity to do things rightly and when you have a critical sector like that being a partner in progress with our government, we don’t have a choice other than to support them and we will continue to provide support for the commission and the rank and file at the local government level”, the Governor assured. 

Earlier in his remarks, the Commission chairman, Chief Samuel Abejide, who expressed his profound gratitude to the Governor for his unwavering support for the local government administration in the state, said the purpose of the meeting was to thank the Governor for the recent appointment of two local government staff as permanent secretaries and other numerous achievements in the local Government.

He listed the Governor’s achievements in local government including the construction of local government service commission secretariat, approval of restoration of local government training fund, and various welfare packages for the workers, among others.

At the meeting were the Secretary to the State Government, Dr (Mrs) Habibat Adubiaro, Head of Service, Dr (Mrs) Folakemi Olomojobi; Commissioner for Local Government Affairs, Chief Folorunso Olabode, Special Adviser Media, Mr Yinka Oyebode, Commissioners in the Local Government Service Commission, and Permanent Secretary, Local Government Service Commission, among others.

Oyebanji meets media executives, urges greater collaboration on development.

Oyebanji meets media executives, urges greater collaboration on development. 

Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji has called for a greater level of collaboration between media organisations and the state government in the drive to ensure adequate information dissemination to the people of the state, especially the grassroots.

Governor Oyebanji, who spoke on Monday during a meeting with members of the Forum of General Managers of radio and television stations in the state, said the essence of such synergy is to create situation the people are effectively informed on the various developmental strides of the government as well as their roles, as citizens, in the development efforts.

At the meeting which was attended by General Managers of Broadcasting Service of Ekiti State (BSES); Nigeria Television Authority (NTA); Ayoba FM, Radio Nigeria, Progress FM; Voice FM; People’s FM; New Cruse FM; Adamimogo FM; Fresh FM, Midas FM and Adaba FM, the Governor assured them that his administration would soon organize a field trip that will take them to all government projects in the state in order to give a proper perspective of his administration’s development efforts in the last one and a half years.

While lauding the media executives for their fairness in reporting of government activities, Governor Oyebanji said his administration is open to constructive criticism as well as feedback from the citizens. 

The Governor assured the General Managers and other business owners in the state of  adequate security for their properties and investments, stressing that his government is unrelenting in ensuring safety and security of every citizen. 

In his welcome address, the Commissioner for Information, Rt. Hon. Taiwo Olatunbosun said his Ministry has been engaging the media executives regularly on issues bothering on developmental strides of government and how they can get across to the people through effective information dissemination and management.

Olatunbosun noted that the media in the state had proven to be a strategic partner with the government especially in the areas s of effective communication of government programmes and policies. 

Earlier, the Chairman of the forum and the General Manager of Ayoba FM, Mr Adewale Ojo commended the leadership style of Governor Oyebanji, especially his demonstrated competence, maturity, calmness and compassion for the people. 

He added that with the Governor in the saddle as the helmsman of the state, the people will continue to get the best for their votes.

Ojo emphasized the need to positively inject the minds of the public with the various projects the government has embarked upon in various communities so that the public does not get misinformed from other unauthorized quarters.

Ekiti Deputy Gov Promotes Reward Mechanism, Showers Cash Gifts on 15 Diligent Workers.

Ekiti Deputy Gov Promotes Reward Mechanism, Showers Cash Gifts on 15 Diligent Workers

As part of the well contrived initiatives to elevate reward mechanism in the Civil Service, the Ekiti State Deputy Governor, Chief (Mrs) Monisade Afuye, on Monday, showered cash gifts on 15 workers deemed to have demonstrated diligence, honesty and dedication in the performance of their statutory duties.

Speaking during the award presentation held for the staff of her office, Mrs Afuye, in a statement by her Special Assistant (Media), Victor Ogunje, said the gesture was in line with Governor Biodun Oyebanji’s tenets that workers who exhibit sacrifices and dedication should be recognised and rewarded.

Eulogizing the staff for their productivity and vibrancy, which makes her office contributes meaningfully to the development of the State, Mrs Afuye, said these beneficiaries were found worthy in character , punctuality, delivery and dedication to duties, and deserved the honour.

She vowed that the sacrifices made by any staff to ramp up the productivity of the office shall be recognised accordingly, saying this remains the best impetus to longstanding culture of redundancy, laziness and carefree attitude that had pervaded the system.

She said: “Today’s event is to confirm the adage that says: nothing is hidden under the heaven. People are watching you , your actions and your character. It is also a confirmation that there is reward for all deeds, if not here on earth, certainly in heaven.

“The need to rescue the service from the carefree attitude that have pervaded the public service gave birth to this idea of award of excellence in our office. It is to encourage the staff to be alive to their responsibilities despite the challenges that are confronting them in the performance of their official roles.

“To the successful awardees, whatever we are giving you might be equal to the level of commitment you have displayed. It is however a sign that your work has nor gone unnoticed. So, accept it as a mark of our appreciation to honour you for making the office proud”.

Mrs Afuye remarked further that the gesture was expected to motivate other workers to give their best and improve their loyalty and productivity during their official stay in the office.

In his submission, the Permanent Secretary , Office of the Deputy Governor, Mr. Abayomi Opeyemi, said the awardees were subjected to careful and indepth scrutiny and perceived to be topnotch in their services before being listed as worthy of the awards.

The Permanent Secretary added that in line with the focus of the Governor Oyebanji’s administration, the Deputy Governor’s Office will continually reward workers, who displayed honesty and dedication to duties, to serve as a morale booster to officers.

Going down memory lane, Opeyemi, said the Deputy Governor, had in a few months ago demonstrated similar gesture, by approving a training seminar for workers, to broaden their horizons and sharpen their knowledge about civil service for better efficiency.

“We are here to reward diligence, hardwork, honesty and loyalty. It was the Deputy Governor that mooted the idea. This showed that the current government is worker- friendly. This showed that the government has the spirit to reward excellence.

“When those who are doing well are being celebrated, then those who are not doing well should also have a change of hearts. Change your ways and do well, because there is a need for us to be hardworking and loyal to a government that is committed to our welfare”.

Commending the government for the motivational initiative, the star- awardee, Mrs Olubusola Ayo-Ajayi, saluted the Deputy Governor and other management staff for counting them worthy, promising that they will recommit themselves to duties to give the office a facelift in terms of productivity rating.

Cavista Holdings Partners University of Texas at Dallas to Open Liaison Office in Nigeria.

Cavista Holdings Partners University of Texas at Dallas to Open Liaison Office in Nigeria.

Cavista Holdings, a leading conglomerate in Nigeria, has partnered with the University of Texas at Dallas (UTD) to establish a liaison office in Lagos, Nigeria. This initiative aims to support African students aspiring to study abroad by streamlining the admission process and providing access to quality education.

The partnership was announced during the launch of the University of Texas at Dallas office in Ilupeju, Lagos on Thursday, which was attended by several eminent Nigerians and Americans, such as the Lagos State Commissioner for Commerce and Industry, Mrs Folashade Ambrose-Medebem, the US Consul General in Nigeria, Will Stevens, MD Sterling Bank, Abubakar Suleiman, amongst others.

Speaking at the launch, Mr. John Olajide, Chairman of Cavista Holdings and host of the event, emphasized the main objective of the office: to facilitate access to quality education for Nigerians by simplifying the admission process to UTD. Olajide, an alumnus of UTD, highlighted the university's significant role in his educational journey and professional success.

“I am thrilled about the opportunities this new office will create for millions of young people in Nigeria and across Africa who are seeking quality education,” said Olajide. “The office will help build strong relationships, attract top students, and ensure that their time at UTD is enriched with friendships and experiences that will benefit them throughout their lives.”

Reflecting on his career, Olajide acknowledged UTD's pivotal role in shaping his success in healthcare technology and various industries in Nigeria, including technology, agriculture, and hospitality. “I use the lessons I learned at UTD every day to help my companies realize their fullest potential. I am proud to be associated with a school that contributes so much to making the world a better place.”

Olajide noted that the decision to partner with UTD was driven by the need to develop a pipeline of talent that will contribute to Nigeria's future. He expressed confidence that attracting Nigeria and Africa's brightest young minds to UTD would enhance the university's reputation, already recognized as one of the top engineering schools in the United States.

In his speech, the UTD President, Richard Benson expressed deep gratitude to everyone involved in making the partnership possible, particularly John Olajide. “To say that we are proud of our distinguished alumnus is an understatement. John’s leadership has built successful businesses, contributed to the vitality of education, and guided us all into reaching for the stars,” Benson said.

Benson provided an overview of why UTD is uniquely suited to educate students from around the world, especially from Africa. “UT Dallas is a top-tier research university that attracts students and faculty from around the globe. During the 2023-2024 academic year, about one in every five students who enrolled came from countries other than the United States. We have made a concerted effort to provide an education open to students from around the world. The University of Texas at Dallas is committed to graduating well-rounded members of the global community, prepared for rewarding lives and productive careers in a constantly changing world.”

Benson highlighted the personalized educational experience at UTD, where students excel in diverse fields such as math, poetry, business, orchestra, biology, and athletics. “Every square inch of our campus is a learning space. Our significant growth over the last decade means students study in some of the nation’s newest classrooms and most modern laboratories. These buildings symbolize our focus on providing the best education possible.”

Benson emphasized UTD’s strong ties to industry and applied research, a foundational aspect of the university since its creation in the 1960s. “It would be our greatest honor to continue writing the exciting story of UT Dallas with the bright men and women of Africa,” Benson concluded.

John Gonzalez, the team lead from the University of Texas at Dallas, explained that the office aims to create a hub for collaboration among scholars and researchers from UTD and Nigeria. “We are excited about the opportunities this office will create for Nigerians and Africans in general. It will harness the abundant talents of youths for development in Nigeria,” Gonzalez said.

Cavista Patners With University Of Texas At Dallas.

Cavista Patners With University Of Texas At Dallas.

Last Thursday, the University of Texas at Dallas (UTD) opened its African liaison office in Lagos, Nigeria, located within the Cavista office in Ilupeju. This collaboration aims to facilitate access to world-class education for Nigerian students, streamline admission processes, and build global connections.

At the launch event, Cavista Chairman John Olajide emphasized how the office would create incredible opportunities for millions of young people in Nigeria and across Africa. He stated, “This is about more than just education; it’s about building strong relationships and fostering experiences that will benefit our students across Africa for life.”

UTD President Richard Benson expressed gratitude and excitement for this partnership, highlighting UTD’s commitment to providing top-tier education to students worldwide, particularly from Africa. He shared how UTD’s ties to industry giants like Texas Instruments have fueled their growth and innovation, making them a hub for global talent. Also, at the event, are the U.S. Consul-General, Ambassador Will Stevens, and other diplomatic and business dignitaries.

The Cavista team is thrilled about the incredible impact of this partnership on education and development in Nigeria and beyond. Here’s to a future filled with learning, growth, and endless possibilities!