Oyebanji has improved Ekiti Women’s fortune, Says First Lady.

Oyebanji has improved Ekiti Women’s fortune, Says First Lady.

Wife of Ekiti State Governor, Dr Olayemi Oyebanji has lauded Governor Biodun Oyebanji for his transformative, impactful and women- oriented programmes and policies in the first two years of his administration. This, she said were done through various interventions and empowerment as well as appointments of women into key government positions. 

Dr Oyebanji, who stated these while addressing women during the grand-finale of her local government tour and meetings with women in Ekiti West and Ado Local Government areas of the state on Friday, said Governor Oyebanji has brought a remarkable improvement in the fortunes of women in the state. 

Dr Oyebanji, who addressed the crowd of women at the two venues, gave a graphical details of how the Governor’s policies and programmes have significantly improved the economic and social standing of women across the state. She maintained that the BAO administration’s focus on women and youth empowerment are key components of the Governor’s broader developmental agenda.

The First Lady opined that the Governor’s commitment to women’s empowerment has made the state the most gender-friendly in Nigeria, stressing that Ekiti can boast of the highest female representation in government across the country, thereby positioning the state as a leader in gender inclusiveness.

 

Describing the sterling achievements and female representation in government of the Governor as unprecedented in the annals of the history of the state, Dr Oyebanji reaffirmed that the policy has set the state apart as a beacon of hope for gender equality in the country. She added that the the state has witnessed tremendous numbers of transformative programs aimed at enhancing the financial independence of women and providing them with the tools to thrive in today’s challenging environment. 

 

Expressing pride in her husband’s government achievement in the last two years, the First Lady pointed out that the Governor’s success in promoting gender equality is proof that effective governance and sustainable development is a key factor that drives acceptability by the people.

While expressing her deepest gratitude to the women for their support for her husband’s administration in the last two years, Dr Oyebanji assured them that she will continue to invest in the well-being of women, advocate for better policies and programes that target widows, youths and women, with the goal of fostering economic independence and reducing poverty level across the state.

She urged the women to take full advantage of the opportunities created by the administration, noting that Ekiti is now a better place for women to thrive, succeed and lead.

“I have been to all the 16 local governments in the last two weeks. this is the 16th one, and in fairness what I have received most are accolades from the women, appreciation galore, that within the space of 2 years of Biodun Abayomi led-administration, the lives of women have been tremendously touched. I also listened to gaps, areas where they still want us to make impact. 

"From the feedback I got from the women in the course of this tour, I discovered that some of the empowerment programmes and  projects that should get to the grassroots at times in some local government are hijacked mid-way. That's one thing that seems to cut across all the local government. For instance, If I want to empower 20 widows per local government, I discovered that many of the widows are not the real indigent widows that I'm targeting. So, with this, I will go back to the drawing board, I will review and see that the empowerment programme better the lives for our woman in Ekiti.

“Not that Ekiti is ranked amongst the first, Ekiti is actually the number one. The Secretary to the State Government and Deputy Speaker who happen to be women are not here, they are in a conference in Abuja where Ekiti is being honored as a state in Nigeria that gives room to Women Inclusion in political offices. 

"Ekiti state is the first state in Nigeria. For instance, in Ekiti state we have a deputy Governor who is a woman, the SSG, the Head of Service, Accountant General, Auditor General, six women in the House of Assembly. We have 33 councilors that are women, we have 15 women that are Vice Chairmen and we have seven women that are chairmen. I can continue counting. Ekiti is ranked number 1, other state will follow. 

“So, Ekiti state is doing fine in terms of giving women space, giving women opportunity to participate in governance, that's what Governor Biodun Oyebanji has done.” The Fisrt Lady asserted.

In her remarks, the Deputy Governor, Chief (Mrs) Monisade Afuye praised the Governor for his numerous interventions aimed at empowering women economically, socially, and politically.

According to her the Governor has demonstrated that women’s inclusion in governance and decision-making is not only a priority but a fundamental part of the state’s development strategy. 

Reaffirming her commitment to supporting the Governor’s vision for a more equitable and prosperous Ekiti, the Deputy Governor expressed confidence that Governor Oyebanji’s policies would continue to open doors for women, ensuring they are well-represented in every sector of the society.

Oyebanji Appoints Members Of Boards.

Oyebanji Appoints Members Of Boards.

In a bid to ensure smooth running of government activities and further enhance service delivery, Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji, has approved appointments of chairmen and members of boards of government’s agencies and parastatals.

The new appointments, contained in a statement signed by the Governor’s Special Adviser on Media, Mr Yinka Oyebode, on Friday, include full time and part time members of the boards.

All the appointments take effect from Monday, October 7, 2024.

The Governor, while congratulating the new appointees, urged them to see their appointments as an opportunity to serve. He also charged them to demonstrate highest standard of professional and ethical conduct in the discharge of their duties.

FULL LIST OF MEMBERS OF BOARD APPOINTED BY GOVERNOR OYEBANJI.

1. BOARD FOR TECHNICAL AND VOCATIONAL EDUCATION

1. CHAIRMAN - HON KAYODE BABADE

2. MEMBER - CHIEF MRS TAYE OMOYENI

3. MEMBER - MR TOKUNBO ADEPARUSI

4. MEMBER - MRS BOLA CAROLINE ALADEYELU

5. MEMBER - HON (MRS) ROSEMARY TAYE AJIBOYE

2. PRIMARY HEALTH CARE DEVELOPMENT AGENCY

1. CHAIRMAN - DR (MRS) FUNKE OGUNBUNMI

2. MEMBER - ALHAJI TIWONLOJU BELLO

3. MEMBER - MRS DUPE ORIRE

3. HOSPITALS’ MANAGEMENT BOARD

1. CHAIRMAN - DR. AUSTIN IBIKUNLE

2. MEMBER - HON OGUNYEMI ABAYOMI

 

4. EKITI STATE COMMUNITY AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT AGENCY

1. CHAIRMAN - MR BANJI FELIX ALABI

2. MEMBER - HON YEMI OWOEYE

3. MEMBER - CHIEF OYEBOLA KAYODE JOHNSON

4. MEMBER - OTUNBA ILESANMI OBAFEMI

5. MEMBER - ALHAJI SAKA BELLO

5. BROADCASTING SERVICES OF EKITI STATE

1. CHAIRMAN - LAOLU SEGUN OMOSILADE

2. MEMBER - MR OJO SUNDAY KAYODE

3. MEMBER - OLAJIDE OLOGBON OGUNDELE OLOWA

6. COLLEGE OF HEALTH, SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, IJERO-EKITI

1. CHAIRMAN - DR FEMI THOMAS

2. MEMBER - MRS OMOLAYO TINUKE OLUREMI

3. MEMBER - MR KAYODE AINA

4. MEMBER - DR OLA BABAYEMI IDOWU

5. MEMBER - CHIEF ADE ADEYEMO

7. FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY COMMISSION

1. CHAIRMAN - MR ALFRED OLOGUNTOYE 

2. MEMBER - CHIEF DELE OLATUYI

3. MEMBER - MRS BOLANLE OMOTOSO

4. MEMBER - CHIEF GBENGA AGBONNA

5. MEMBER - MR MAYOWA OYEDEJI

8. PETROLEUM PRODUCT REGULATION AND CONSUMER PROTECTION

1. CHAIRMAN - ALREADY APPOINTED

2. MEMBER - HON BABADE IGE

3. MEMBER - MR OLUMIDE JEGEDE

4. MEMBER - MR BAYO AWODIMULA

5. MEMBER - HON RUFUS ADEWOLE OLUWATUYI

9. URBAN RENEWAL AGENCY

1. CHAIRMAN - MR OLUWOLE ARIYO

2. MEMBER - MR SESAN OKERE

3. MEMBER - IREWOLEDE VICTOR

4. MEMBER - ENGR. GBENGA OMOLE

5. MEMBER - HON TOYIN LUCAS

10. PENSION COMMISSION (PENCOM)

1. CHAIRMAN - HON TOSIN OLOTU

2. MEMBER - HON TOYIN YINUSA

3. MEMBER - ADENIRAN AGBOOLA

4. MEMBER - BOLU FAEJI

5. MEMBER - HON NIYI OWOLABI

 11. EKITI STATE WATER CORPORATION BOARD

1. CHAIRMAN - HON. BAR KOLA AMIRE

2. MEMBER - HON OMONIYI OJO

3. MEMBER - APOSTLE JEGEDE EMMANUEL

4. MEMBER - HON ADEYEMI STANLEY

5. MEMBER - HON AKINYEMI DAPO

6. MEMBER - ADETUNJI SAMUEL OLADEJI

12. ADULT AND NON-FORMAL EDUCATION

1. CHAIRMAN - CHIEF (MRS) MOJISOLA FAFURE

2. MEMBER - AJAYI ADEBAYO SAMUEL

3. MEMBER - ADEBOWALE OJO

4. MEMBER - TOKUNBO OMOTAYO

5. MEMBER - OLATEJU OLAYEMI

6. MEMBER - OLUWADARE VICTORIA

7. MEMBER - OLOWOJEGURE ADETUNJI ADESEGUN

13. SPORT COMMISSION

1. CHAIRMAN - SUNDAY OLA

2. MEMBER - MR DEJI FATUASE

3. MEMBER - OLOYE MOSES AYODELE

4. MEMBER - AYO FAGBEMI

5. MEMBER - CHIEF RAPHAEL AGBANA

6. MEMBER - HON AKINNIYI SUNDAY

7. MEMBER - JOSEPHINE JEJENIWA 

8. MEMBER - MRS ADEWALE BEATRICE OLUBUNMI

9. MEMBER - MRS ADESOKAN DUNNI

10. MEMBER - HON BOBADE SINA ADEWALE

14. EKITI STATE LOTTERIES COMMISSION

1. CHAIRMAN - ALREADY APPOINTED

2. MEMBER - MRS YEMI OLA-OSUN OMOTOSO

3. MEMBER - KAYODE IDIOWO

15. INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE

1. CHAIRMAN - ALREADY APPOINTED

2. MEMBER - CHIEF ADEWUMI APALARA

3. MEMBER - ROLAND TOLU OLAREWAJU

4. MEMBER - MR LANRE OGUNDARE

5. MEMBER - PRINCE KUNLE ALADESANMI

16. STATE UNIVERSAL BASIC EDUCATION BOARD

1. CHAIRMAN - -ALREADY CONSTITUTED

2. COMMISSIONER HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT

3. COMMMISSIONER, PROJECT MANAGEMENT

4. CHIEF MRS ADEJOKE DADA

5. POPOOLA ADETOLA TEMITOPE

6. ALHAJA ARILEWOLA LATIFAT

 

17. OFFICE OF THE PUBLIC DEFENDER

1. CHAIRMAN - HRM OBA SUNDAY ADEWUMI

2. MEMBER - MR DIPO AKINYEMI

3. MEMBER - MR TUNDE DADA

4. MEMBER - MR AKINOLA EBENEZER

5. MEMBER - MR ELIJAH OSAMUYIWA

18. STATE LAW REFORM COMMISSION

1. CHAIRMAN - JUSTICE AYO DARAMOLA

2. MEMBER - BAR BODE KOWE

3. MEMBER - BAR OGUNLEYE BIODUN

19. STATE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

1. CHAIRMAN - HON BAMITALE OGUNTOYINBO

2. MEMBER - REGENT OMOTUNDE ADELABU

3. MEMBER - ENGR. BAYO AJAYI

4. MEMBER - HON BABATOLA OBAYEMI

5. MEMBER - MR AJAYI OLUTAYO JOSHUA

6. MEMBER - MRS YETUNDE BALOGUN

 

20. STATE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY

1. CHAIRMAN - ALHAJI ADEMOLA BELLO

2. MEMBER - MR KAYODE OGUNSAKIN

3. MEMBER - HON OLU OKEYA

4. MEMBER - AZEEZ JAMIU GBOYEGA

5. MEMBER - ADELABU TRIMISIYU GBADE

6. MEMBER - MRS BEATRICE OKONDO

7. MEMBER - AYODELE THOMAS FAJEMILEHIN

8. MEMBER - ISREAL DADA ABEGUNDE

9. MEMBER - MR SEGUN FAYEMI

21. EDUCATION TRUST BOARD

1. CHAIRMAN - PROF. MUYIWA IGBALAJOBI

2. MEMBER - PHILIPS ADEDARA

3. MEMBER - ADENIYI AYODELE

4. MEMBER - MR SUNDAY ATOLAGBE

5. MEMBER - MR OLONIYO TOPE

6. MEMBER - BAR LANRE ARIBISALA

22. MUSLIMS PILGRIMS’ WELFARE BOARD

1. CHAIRMAN - ALHAJI SULAIMON ADEDIPE

2. MEMBER - MRS FATIMOH TITILOLA BELLO

3. MEMBER - ALHAJI RASHEEDN BAKARE

4. MEMBER - ALHAJI JAMIU SUBAR

5. MEMBER - SULEIMAN SUEBAT

 

23. CHRISTIAN PILGRIMAGES’ WELFARE BOARD

1. CHAIRMAN - REV. ARIBASOYE EMMANUEL ADEYINKA

2. MEMBER - PASTOR SEGUN OJO

3. MEMBER - CHIEF SAMUEL ADEWUMI ALADESANMI

4. MEMBER - HON JAYEOBA MICHAEL FEMI

5. MEMBER - PROPHET DIPO BAMIDELE

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24. MICRO-FINANCE AND ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT AGENCY

1. CHAIRMAN - AKOGUN ABAYOMI LUSTAY

2. MEMBER - MR OBADARE OLORUNTOBA

3. MEMBER - HON OGUNLEYE OLAWALE SHINA

4. MEMBER - HON ADEPOJU ARIYO

5. MEMBER - MR OLAITAN OLAYINKA

25. RURAL WATER SUPPLY AND SANITATION AGENCY

1. CHAIRMAN - HON BUNMI AWOTIKUN

2. MEMBER - ALHAJI ABDUL RASAK JAMIU

3. MEMBER - HON SUNDAY ADU

4. MEMBER - MR BUSUYI OJO

5. MEMBER - MR ADEKOYA LATEEF

 

26. ELECTRICITY BOARD

1. CHAIRMAN - BAR. DELE OLOJE

27. SCHOLARSHIP BOARD

1. CHAIRMAN - HON BAR WOLE ADEBOLA

2. MEMBER - HON TUNDE DADA

3. MEMBER - HON OLUWOLE FATOBA

4. MEMBER - HON GABRIEL OGUNDELE

28. LIBRARY BOARD

1. CHAIRMAN - HON ENGR MUYIWA FATOBA

2. MEMBER - MR AJAYI ALBERT FOLORUNSHO

3. MEMBER - BORIOWO ADEMOLA EMMA

4. MEMBER - ALHAJI MUSILIU OLALERE

5. MEMBER - MR SEGUN OMOMEJI

6. MEMBER - CHIEF J.B. OGUNMODIMU

7. MEMBER - CHIEF SOLA ADEBAYO

8. MEMBER - ADEBAYO AJORUTU

9. MEMBER - OTUNBA GBENGA OMOYELU

10. MEMBER - ABIODUN OLUMOLA 

 

29. TOURISIM BOARD

1. CHAIRMAN - HON OLUYOMI PIUS BOLARINDE

2. MEMBER - HON ADEYEMO TAJUDEEN

3. MEMBER - ISAIAH TAIWO APEYE

4. MEMBER - MR AJAYI JOSEPH OJO

5. MEMBER - MR OLU FABOYA

6. MEMBER - CHIEF OGUNBIYI JIDE FOLUSO

7. MEMBER - AFOLABI OLORUNFEMI

8. MEMBER - REP LOCAL FILM PRODUCER

9. MEMBER - REP MUSICIAN

30. TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT AGENCY

1. CHAIRMAN - MR SUNDAY IBITOYE

2. MEMBER - HON TAIWO OGUNDIPE

3. MEMBER - HON ADU JOSEPH

31. FORESTRY COMMISSION

1. CHAIRMAN - AKINLABI IDOWU

2. MEMBER - REP TIMBER ASS

3. MEMBER - REP SAWNMILLER

4. MEMBER - NGO/CIVIL SOCIETY

5. MEMBER - FORESTRY OFFICER

6. MEMBER - MR AFOLABI BAMIDELE

7. MEMBER - MR OGUNTUYI BABATUNDE ADEBO

32. TRADITIONAL MEDICINE BOARD

1. CHAIRMAN - MR OGUNYEMI AKIN MATHEW

2. MEMBER - DAUDA LAWAL

3. MEMBER - FEMI AJEWOLE

4. MEMBER - AYO FAMOJURO

5. MEMBER - KEMI AGBALAJOBI

6. MEMBER - OLUWANISOLA ADEBAYO

33. SIGNAGE AND ADVERTISEMENT AGENCY

1. CHAIRMAN - BARR TOPE AGUNBIADE

2. MEMBER - HON BUSUYI OGUNJEMILUA

3. MEMBER - HON IBUKUN ADEOYE

4. MEMBER - MOSHOOD FAGBAMILA

5. MEMBER - MR OMOTOSO AYODELE

6. MEMBER - MR GABRIEL TAIWO

7. MEMBER - HON AFELE LAWRENCE OMOTAYO

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34. EKITI STATE SPORT DEVELOPMENT TRUST FUND

1. CHAIRMAN - MRS TOKUNBO AJILA JAKANDE

2. MEMBER - QUAZEEM OLADAPO

3. MEMBER - FELICIA ARISE

4. MEMBER - GBENGA FAROYE

5. MEMBER - TUNDE AKANBI ADEWALE

6. MEMBER - ATOBALOYE OLUFEMI

7. MEMBER - FEMI AFOLABI

8. MEMBER - SEGUN OBANLA

35. HOUSING CORPORATION

1. CHAIRMAN - HON TOPE OGUNLEYE 

2. MEMBER - CHIEF AROGUNDADE JOSEPH

3. MEMBER - SEGUN JAIYEOBA

4. MEMBER - MR REMI OSABUSUA

5. MEMBER - MR HENRY DADA

6. MEMBER - MRS FABUNMI ADEJOKE

7. MEMBER - CHIEF ILESANMI AJIBADE

8. MEMBER - MR ADETIBA OJO

36. FOUNTAIN AGRIC MARKETING AGENCY

1. CHAIRMAN - PRINCE ADEGOROYE OLAISADE

2. MEMBER - HON ADEYEMI MOSES

3. MEMBER - MRS ASAOLU BUKOLA

4. MEMBER - MR OYE AKINYEMI

5. MEMBER - MR OMOYELU JIMOH

37. EKITI STATE AGENCY FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITY

1. CHAIRMAN - DR OGUNLADE EBENEZER

2. MEMBER - MR OLUKOTUN OLUSEYI

3. MEMBER - OBADARE OMONIYI TAWA

4. MEMBER - MR OLAOSEBIKAN ABRAHAM BAKINDE

5. MEMBER - ONI OLUWASEUN

38. CITIZENS’ RIGHT CENTRE GOVERNING COUNCIL

1. CHAIRMAN - BAR. BAYO IDOWU

2. MEMBER - AYODEJI ILESANMI

3. MEMBER - MR ALO SEUN

4. MEMBER - OJO OMOWAYE

5. MEMBER - JOHNSON OLAOLUWA FOLARIN

39. EKITI STATE SECURITY NETWORK AGENCY (AMOTEKUN)

1. CHAIRMAN - COL. OLUWAYOSE TUNDE

2. MEMBER - CORPS COMMANDER

3. MEMBER - HON OLAJIDE JOHN OLADUNJOYE

4. MEMBER - SUNDAY OMOKAN

5. MEMBER - CHIEF (MRS) ANU ELEGBELEYE

6. MEMBER - AYODELE FADUMIYE

7. MEMBER - OLADOSU ERINMOJE

8. MEMBER - MR OJO ARIYO JULIUS

40. EKITI MINERAL RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT AGENCY

1. CHAIRMAN - MR ADEMOLA ADETOLA

2. MEMBER - MR AKIN FALANA

3. MEMBER - OGUNLOKUN JOSHUA

4. MEMBER - MR OBABIRE FEMI

5. MEMBER - HON OLUWADARE JAMES

6. MEMBER - HON CLAUDIUS ADETULE

7. MEMBER - ADAMOLEKUN SUNDAY

8. MEMBER - MR OLATUNDE ONI

9. MEMBER - MR OLAGOKE BALOGUN

10. MEMBER - MR HENRY DIRAN OKUNOLA

 

41. EKITI STATE LOCAL CONTENT BOARD

1. CHAIRMAN - HON JOEL OMONIYI

2. MEMBER - HON BOLU KOMOLAFE

3. MEMBER - MR DARAMOLA EMMANUEL

4. MEMBER - HON ALFRED ALUKO

5. MEMBER - BARR JOSHUA AYANNA

42. BOUNDARY COMMISSION

1. CHAIRMAN - HON KAYODE OLAOSEBIKAN

2. MEMBER - SURV SUNDAY ILESANMI

3. MEMBER - PAUL ABEGUNDE

4. MEMBER - CHIEF OMOTOSO OLAKUNLE ABRAHAM

5. MEMBER - GANIYU OGUNSAKIN

43. TEACHING SERVICE COMMISSION

1. CHAIRMAN - MRS RHODA OJO

2. MEMBER - MR FALANA OLUWADARE

3. MEMBER - MRS TITILAYO AJANGBALA

4. MEMBER - MR LADI AYEGBOKA

 

44. FIRE SERVICE BOARD

1. CHAIRMAN - HON KAYODE OJO

2. MEMBER - KUMUYI MOSES

3. MEMBER - TEMITAYO OGUNYEMI

4. MEMBER - ABE JOSEPH OLUFEMI

5. MEMBER - ALABI MOSES

6. MEMBER - PRINCESS ESTHER OLOWOLAGBA

7. MEMBER - OLUWAFEMI OJO

8. MEMBER - ADABA TUNDE

9. MEMBER - HON JOHNSON OLATUNDE

10. MEMBER - MRS BOSE ADEBIYI JAMES

11. MEMBER - ADETUTU FISAYO ADETUNJI

45. EKITI STATE CONSUMER PROTECTION BOARD

1. CHAIRMAN - HON RANTI ADEBISI

2. MEMBER - FAKUNLE FOLAGBOYE

3. MEMBER - MRS SADE ALABI

4. MEMBER - TOSIN DADA

5. MEMBER - MRS KEHINDE AKINDELE

6. MEMBER - AYO FALUYI

7. MEMBER - DELE OWOLABI

8. MEMBER - APEMPE TAJUDEEN

 

46. EKITI STATE DRUGS AND HEALTH SUPPLIES MANAGEMENT BOARD

1. CHAIRMAN - PHARM. SHITTU FELIX OLUSOLA

2. MEMBER - CHIEF AYORINDE ADEDARA

3. MEMBER - MR ONI SUNDAY

4. MEMBER - MRS ADEWUMI AJOKE

5. MEMBER - GOKE OYELEYE

6. MEMBER - DELE OSO

7. MEMBER - ADESANMI SUNDAY ADEYEMI

8. MEMBER - FATIMEHIN IFEWALE

9. MEMBER - OLORI BOLANLE OYEBODE

10. MEMBER - OYEBODE AYODELE OLUSOLA

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47. EKITI STATE MULTIPURPOSE CREDIT AGENCY

1. CHAIRMAN - HON SOLA OLOMINU

2. MEMBER - MR ADEOYE AJAYI

3. MEMBER - MR GBENGA ADEBAYO

4. MEMBER - OTUNBA AWOPETU PAUL

5. MEMBER - MR SEGUN AINA

6. MEMBER - HON OJO MICHAEL ADEYEMI

7. MEMBER - MR FOLUSO OGUNMULERO

8. MEMBER - HON ADEYEMI MOSES 

9. MEMBER - MRS FUNMILAYO AMIGUN

10. MEMBER - OGUNTOSIN AKIN RAYMOND

11. MEMBER - MR ABIODUN BENSON

48. SCHOOLS AGRICULTURE AND ENTERPRISE AGENCY

1. CHAIRMAN - MR DIPO AKINWUMI

2. MEMBER - HON TAYE ALAGBA

3. MEMBER - HON (MRS) OLUYEDE ABIODUN

4. MEMBER - HON BISI DADA

5. MEMBER - HON DARE PELEMO

6. MEMBER - AJIBADE MURAINA OLASEHINDE

7. MEMBER - DR ADETIFA CLEMENT

8. MEMBER - PRINCESS FEMI KOLE FAOKUNLA

9. MEMBER - CHIEF ADEBAYO OYEWOLE

10. MEMBER - GBENGA OGUNMOROTI

49. SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOAL (SDG)

1. CHAIRMAN - SPECIAL ADVISER ON SDG

2. MEMBER - OLAYIWOLA OLALEKAN

3. MEMBER - OBA BOLUWADE ADEBIYI, THE ALARE OF ARE EKITI

4. MEMBER - CHIEF BAYO AKERELE

5. MEMBER - CHIEF BAYO ADENIRAN

6. MEMBER - MR OLUWOLE OLUYEMI

7. MEMBER - HON WOLE AYENI

 

 

50. EKITI STATE WASTE MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY

1. CHAIRMAN - PRINCE OLADELE ADENIYI

2. MEMBER - AYODEJI AJAYI

3. MEMBER - OLORUNFEMI AYODEJI BABALOLA

4. MEMBER - OMOOBA BAYODE OBASOYIN

5. MEMBER - MUSTAPHA ABDULMOJEED ADENIRAN

6. MEMBER - MR OBA WALE ALADE

7. MEMBER - OMONIYI JOSEPH

8. MEMBER - MRS ADEWUMI MOJISOLA SHERIFAT10. MEMBER - MR BOSUNDE FEMI

51. PUBLIC WORKS CORPORATION

1. CHAIRMAN - CHIEF OLUYEMI ESAN

2. MEMBER - LAWAL FATAI OLADIMEJI

3. MEMBER - KAYODE OLADIMEJI

4. MEMBER - BABATUNDE OLUWASEYI

5. MEMBER - MRS HELEN AGBOOLA

6. MEMBER - OLUSOLA OLUFEMI

7. MEMBER - CHIEF BOLAWOLE MICHAEL

8. MEMBER - MR DEJI ARIBILOLA

9. MEMBER - ADEDIPE OBAYEMI

 

 52. STATE JOB CREATION AND EMPLOYMENT AGENCY

1. CHAIRMAN - PROF MATHEW OLUWAMUKOMI

2. MEMBER - MR TUNDE SIKIRU SALAMI

3. MEMBER - MR ILESANMI AJAYI

4. MEMBER - ADEMOLA ADEJARE

5. MEMBER - OJOSU SUNDAY OLUDOTUN

6. MEMBER - MR ABIODUN AGBOOLA

7. MEMBER - ADEKOLA MAYOWA BLESSING

8. MEMBER - CHIEF AROWOFILA EBENEZER

9. MEMBER - BABATOPE ADEKUNLE JOHNSON

EKSG Completes Construction of 90 Toilets and Bathrooms at NYSC Camp.

EKSG Completes Construction of 90 Toilets and Bathrooms at NYSC Camp.

Ekiti State Government has completed the construction of nine public conveniences, comprising five toilets and five bathrooms each, at the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Orientation Camp in Ise-Emure. This was disclosed by the State Commissioner for Youth Development, Mr Adesola Gold Adedayo, during an inspection of the project. He noted that the construction was in its final stages and would be fully ready before the next batch of Corps members began orientation.

Mr Adedayo expressed gratitude to Senator Yemi Adaramodu, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Youth Development, for his significant support in enhancing the camp's facilities. He also revealed that, in collaboration with the Senate Committee, the state had installed 30 solar-powered poles to improve lighting at the camp. This project marks the first phase of a broader effort to revamp the camp, following Governor Biodun Oyebanji's directive to conduct integrity tests on all structures within the facility. The governor remains committed to ensuring a conducive environment for the orientation of Corps members.

"This is the first phase of the Governor’s intervention to give this camp a facelift," Mr Adedayo said. "We deeply appreciate His Excellency, our youth-loving governor, for his swift response. After the unfortunate incident here, the governor approved the construction of the toilets and the integrity test on all the buildings. There are more interventions on the way."

The Commissioner highlighted that this is the most significant development the camp has seen since its inception, noting that it addresses long-standing challenges that had previously been overlooked. "This is the first time since the establishment of this camp that we’ve received such a comprehensive intervention," he added. "We are grateful to Governor Oyebanji for addressing these issues head-on."

The State Commissioner for Information, Rt. Hon. Taiwo Olatunbosun reiterated the government's commitment to transforming the Permanent Orientation Camp into a vibrant hub with safe and comfortable accommodation and clean and hygienic facilities. He assured that the state would continue prioritising the welfare of indigenes and non-indigenes residing temporarily or permanently in Ekiti.

Other officials present during the inspection included the Special Adviser, Independent Project Monitoring Office (IPMO), Mr Olufemi Ajayi; the Director General of the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP), Mr James Folorunso; and the Director General of the Office of Transformation and Service Delivery (OTSD), Engr. (Dr.) John Ekundayo.

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Fayose's Women's Support Group Endorses Oyebanji's Continuity in Ilejemeje, Ekiti State.

Fayose's Women's Support Group Endorses Oyebanji's Continuity in Ilejemeje, Ekiti State.

In a significant development, Ilejemeje has followed in the footsteps of Emure and Gboyin in Ekiti State politics. The women's support group associated with opposition leader and former Governor Ayo Fayose in Ilejemeje Local Government has announced their endorsement of the current Governor, Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji, for continuity following their Emure and Gboyin LGAs women endorsements.

Former Governor Fayose, a prominent figure in the People's Democratic Party (PDP) and former Governor of Ekiti State under the PDP, the major opposition party to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ekiti State, has openly supported the continuity of the current government.

Bisola Ogunmodede (Bisengy), the Ilejemeje LGA leader of the Osoko women's wing under Fayose's leadership, led contingents of women who displayed banners signifying their steadfast support for Governor Oyebanji until 2030. They mobilized in significant numbers to welcome the First Lady, Dr. Olayemi Oyebanji, during her interaction with the women of Ilejemeje LGA, similar to Emure and Gboyin as part of her ongoing tour of Local Government Areas (LGAs).

Bisengy, who serves as the health supervisor in Ilejemeje Local Government, expressed confidence in the BAO-led administration and thanked Her Excellency for her visit to the local government. She praised the First Lady for her nurturing role played throughout the state, ensuring and assuring that the continuity of Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji is non-negotiable. She stated that Osoko, our leader, has directed the women's wings to mobilize extensively, as evidenced by our activities in Emure, Gbonyin, and now Ilejemeje, with the promise of an even larger turnout in Ado-Ekiti women's engagement.

In her response, the First lady Dr. Olayemi Oyebanji acknowledged and appreciated the women, pledging to continue the partnership with women across the state.

Ekiti Govt Insists on Neutrality, Due Process in Oba's Selection.

Ekiti Govt Insists on Neutrality, Due Process in Oba's Selection.

The Ekiti State Government, has assured the residents of its avowed commitment to the doctrines of neutrality and strict adherence to due process of the law in the selection of traditional rulers to inject peace and stability into the system.

The Ekiti State Deputy Governor, Chief (Mrs) Monisade Afuye, gave the assurance on Thursday, while playing host to a delegation from Araromi Ekiti, Ijero Local Government Area, led by the newly installed Alararomi, Oba Adebomi Babalola, who paid a visit to her office in Ado Ekiti, the Ekiti State Capital.

The stakeholders paid a visit to the Deputy Governor to thank the Governor Biodun Oyebanji-led administration over the peaceful installation of a new Alararomi in spite of the initial dingdongs that dogged the installation process. 

To fasttrack development into the community , Mrs Afuye, in a statement by her Special Assistant on Media, Victor Ogunje, urged the new monarch to put the fierce tussle experienced with other contestants behind, and unite the residents for him to have a memorable and glorious reign.

The Deputy Governor was emphatic that what the government did during  the installation process aligned fully with the Ekiti State Chiefs Law, saying the government was neutral and unbiased in the whole saga.

Mrs Afuye described Governor Oyebanji as an avid lover of peace and due process, saying nothing will neither make him waver nor compromise the process for the  selection of a traditional ruler in any town. 

"We were not biased in the selection of your monarch. We worked based on what the kingmakers did and brought to us. Governor Oyebanji had always been saying it that the government will not impose traditional rulers on the people. Whoever we are going to put there must enjoy the approval of his subjects", she stated.

Mrs Afuye promised that the government will extend to the town basic  infrastructural facilities that can boost development in Araromi Ekiti to complement the efforts being intensified by the monarch to attract  development to the town.

In his submission, Oba Babalola, applauded the government for being insistent on due process in his emergence, describing this as largely responsible for the relative peace being enjoyed in the town after the installation. 

Meanwhile, the monarch was impassionate about the allotment of political appointments to his subjects by the current administration to give them a sense of belonging,  stating that the community has quality  products who can make the state proud if considered. 

The monarch called for the restoration of electricity to the town and neighbouring communities  after 10 years of power outage, while appealing for expeditious action on the reconstruction of Iropora-Araromi-Epe road to ease transportation along that axis.

The monarch said: "I am here to say thank you to Governor Biodun Oyebanji for restoring peace and install a monarch in the community. We know the value of your action, because any town without a traditional ruler will a suffer serious setback in terms of development. 

"Within this short time we ascended the throne, I want to appreciate the government for sinking two boreholes in Araromi community. I am also making passionate appeal for the construction of security post, provision of pipe borne water and reconstruction of Iropora-Araromi-Epe road".

EKITI RETURNING TO AWOLOWO'S FARM SETTLEMENT ERA TO BOOST FOOD SECURITY, SAYS OYEBANJI.

EKITI RETURNING TO AWOLOWO'S FARM SETTLEMENT ERA TO BOOST FOOD SECURITY, SAYS OYEBANJI.

Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Biodun Oyebanji, has said his administration is returning the state to the farm settlement era witnessed in the old Western Region under the leadership of the late Chief Obafemi Awolowo, in order to boost agriculture and food security.

The Governor who utilized the Independence anniversary public holiday to undertake a visit to young farmers in three cluster areas in the state, on Tuesday disclosed this during his visit to the Ikere Farm settlement. He also said construction work on ultramodern dormitories at the farm settlements would commence within the next three weeks. 

About 930 youths are involved in the youth agriculture scheme known as “ Bring Back Youth into Agriculture” being carried out the state government in collaboration with a private entity YSJ Farms. Under the scheme the Government provides land to the young farmers, assists them with land clearing and seedlings as well as agric extension services among others. It also has an arrangement to buy their products for storage purposes. 

The Governor said he was determined to invest hugely in agriculture, as a form of empowerment for the youths, to ensure food security and to drive industrialization. He stressed that revamping the old farm settlement strategy of the late Chief Awolowo was the only way to ensure the young farmers stay on the farms and maximize government’s support for the scheme. 

Governor Oyebanji also made stopovers at some farms and took time to personally interact with farmers and asked of their needs which he drew the attention of the Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Security, Mr. Ebenezer Boluwade to for prompt action.

The proposed dormitories for the young farmers, according to him, would have facilities like sitting rooms, kitchens, security posts, sick bays, among others in his administration's bid to attract more young farmers into agribusiness and turn the state into a huge agriculture hub.

The three clusters visited by the Governor and some officials included those in Eporo-Emure, Ikere and Aramoko-Erio where he monitored the young farmers who are participating in one of the agricultural initiatives of his administration “Bring Back the Youth in Agriculture. 

Oyebanji also assured of the readiness of his administration to expedite action on other requests of the young farmers which include motorable roads, security at the locations and provision of vehicles and motorcycles to aid mobility of the participants.

The Governor had to defy the challenge of muddy and swampy terrain posed by the road which led to the Aramoko-Erio cluster by hopping on a motorcycle in his determined bid to reach the young farmers who were excited by his gesture of getting to the place to pay them a morale-boosting visit.

Oyebanji who had earlier paid visits to Oke Ako, Iyemero and Igede Farm Settlements over the weekend, said it was unacceptable for the people of the State to be complaining of hunger and be queuing up for palliative materials when the State is blessed with arable land, stressing that a paradigm shift has just begun with his administration's investment in agriculture.

He described agriculture as a lucrative business noting that farmers are among the richest set of people in developed economies pointing out that the participating youths in particular and the state in general would reap bountiful harvest in agribusiness in the long run.

The Governor assured the youths of security in all the clusters visited, adding that a massive security cordon has been woven around the locations which he said would be consolidated upon to eliminate all forms of criminality in the area. 

He commended the Chief Executive Officer of YSJ Farms, Mrs Yemisi Joluwe, for partnering with his administration to take agriculture to a higher pedestal.

Oyebanji explained that with the massive clearing of land for agricultural purposes carried out by his administration, the stage has been set for the resuscitation of farm settlements established during under the leadership of Awolowo to ensure mass production of food for location consumption, export and provision of job opportunities for the teeming youths.

“The land we are returning to now were last cleared by Chief Awolowo during his time as Premier in Western Region.

"This is the beginning of greater things that will happen in Ekiti State. Western Region was renowned for agriculture under Chief Awolowo and he developed Western Region without oil money and we had food surplus in those days. With what we are doing with our youths now, we are returning to the era of Awolowo's farm settlements.

"In Ekiti State, only six local government chairmen have keyed into this initiative. I want to ask other local government chairmen that have not keyed into this project to do so. Within the next three weeks, construction of the dormitories will start. We now have more youths showing interest in the scheme, they will have that opportunity to join in the next stage once we get more land”, the Governor added . 

The Ogoga of Ikere Ekiti, Oba Adejimi Adu Alagbado, who lauded the Governor's vision to invest in agriculture pledged the support of his kingdom for the project and charged the youths of the town who are participants in the scheme to work hard and justify their inclusion.

In all the three locations visited by the Governor, the participants including Margaret Basorun, Olu Okeya, Kolawole Ganiyu and Folasade Filani hailed the state government and YSJ for giving them a platform for self development and to contribute to the state economy.

Excitement as Ojuawo Inspects Farm Inputs Initiative in Ogotun-Ekiti.

Excitement as Ojuawo Inspects Farm Inputs Initiative in Ogotun-Ekiti. 

Hon. (AVM Rtd) Ojuawo Rufus Adeniyi, representing Ekiti South Federal Constituency 1, inspected the farm inputs initiative in Ogotun-Ekiti on Monday. The project, aimed at empowering 32 people in Ekiti South West (Ilawe, Igbara Odo, and Ogotun Ekiti), involves nursing pepper at Ogbese farm and transplanting it to Ogotun.

Accompanied by his aides, Hon. Ojuawo expressed delight at the initiative's progress, citing its alignment with Governor Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji's agricultural revolution vision.

"My passion for constituents' development through agricultural revolution is to train youths in various means of better living, enabling them to feed their communities," he emphasized.

Key Highlights:

- Empowerment Through Agriculture: 32 people in Ekiti South West will benefit

- Community Development: 5-hectare farm, part of a 20-hectare land donated by the Ologotun of Ogotun

- Economic Growth: Focus on high-demand crops, starting with pepper, to enhance livelihoods and stimulate economic growth

- Sustainable Agriculture: Builds on Ogbese Empowerment Farm's success, benefiting Ikere and Ise/Orun local governments

Agriculture is not just a means of livelihood but a pathway to economic empowerment," Hon. Ojuawo stressed, reaffirming his commitment to community empowerment through sustainable agriculture.

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