Agbeyewa Cup Reaches Quarterfinal Stage as Eight Schools Battle for Supremacy.

Agbeyewa Cup Reaches Quarterfinal Stage as Eight Schools Battle for Supremacy.

The Agbeyewa Cup second edition has reached its crucial quarterfinal stage, with eight secondary schools emerging from a keenly contested round of 16. Yesterday's matches, held across eight different zones in Ekiti State, saw the following schools advance:

1. Omuo-Ore Secondary School, Omuo (Ekiti East Local Government)

2. Ayede Grammar School, Ayede Ekiti (Oye Local Government)

3. Government College, Ado Ekiti (Ado Local Government)

4. AUD Comprehensive College, Ikere (Ikere Local Government)

5. Iludun Community High School, Ilejemeje Local Government

6. Fabunmi High School, Okemesi (Ekiti West Local Government)

7. Doherty Memorial Grammar School, Ijero Local Government

8. Ifaki Grammar School, Ido Osi Local Government.

These schools will clash in the quarterfinals on Tuesday, 22nd October 2024, across four different locations, with all games kicking off simultaneously at 3pm. The winners will progress to the semifinals on Thursday, 24th October, while the highly anticipated final match will be played on 29th October 2024 at the Oluyemi Kayode Stadium, Ado Ekiti.

The stakes are high, with attractive prizes awaiting the top three teams. The winner will receive a whopping N1,000,000, while the first runner-up will take home N500,000. The second runner-up will receive N250,000, along with other exciting packages.

As the competition heats up, fans and supporters are eagerly anticipating thrilling encounters between these talented young teams. Adl and team are on the ground to splash you with updates. 

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Ondo Urban Water Supply and Sanitation Project Reaches Physical Stage, Says Akinwalire.

Ondo Urban Water Supply and Sanitation Project Reaches Physical Stage, Says Akinwalire.

In a significant advancement towards providing clean drinking water to Ondo State residents, the state government, under the leadership of Governor Lucky Ayedatiwa, has announced that the Urban Water Supply and Sanitation Rehabilitation project has reached the physical component stage. This vital initiative, co-financed by the African Development Bank (AfDB), Agence Française de Développement (AFD), and the Ondo State Government, aims to deliver potable water from the Owena Multipurpose Dam, Owena Ondo Dam and Igbaraoke Water Supply Scheme to various towns and villages within the Ondo Central Senatorial District, including Ile-Oluji/Oke-Igbo.

Hon. Sunday Akinwalire, the Commissioner for Water Resources, Public Sanitation & Hygiene, made this announcement during a supervisory visit from AFD partners, to review the project's progress. The visiting delegation, comprising Mr. Clement Frenoux, Tax Team Lead, and Mr. Jean Guillermit, Project Manager for Nigeria, Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Federal Ministry of Finance Team expressed their satisfaction with the project’s development. They emphasized their mission to ensure compliance with project standards and provide necessary support for its successful completion.

Akinwalire, representing Governor Ayedatiwa, extended gratitude to the AFD team for their oversight and collaboration. He highlighted the Governor's eagerness to see potable water supplied to households across the state, particularly in the designated areas. He assured the visiting partners of the Ondo State Government's unwavering commitment to timely project completion.

In a related development, the General Manager of the Ondo State Water Corporation (ODWC), Engr.Ogunjobi R.S., led the supervision mission team to the Owena Multipurpose Dam for an inspection. He noted that the dam, with a design capacity of 36 million cubic meters and a clear water tank capable of holding 5,000 cubic meters of water daily, is also designed for irrigation, power generation, and potable water supply to major communities within the state.

During a technical session held at Royal Birds Hotel, the General Manager provided updates on the activities of the Project Implementation Unit and urged the AFD team to expedite the approval of various requests to ensure the project's timely completion. He also called on the Corporation's Project Implementation Unit Team to show greater commitment to actualizing the project.

The supervisory visit also included key officials such as Mrs. Victoria Adetoye, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Water Resources, Engr. Omoge V.O., the State Project Coordinator, and representatives from the Federal Ministry of Water Resources, the Federal Ministry of Finance, and the State Project Implementation Unit Team.

Olukoju Clement

Communication Desk Officer ODWC (PIU)

NANS Condemns Unrest at College of Health Sciences and Technology, Jega, Calls for Immediate Intervention.

NANS Condemns Unrest at College of Health Sciences and Technology, Jega, Calls for Immediate Intervention.

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), led by Comr. Lucky Emonefe GCNS, has expressed deep concern over recent disturbances at the College of Health Sciences and Technology, Jega, Kebbi State. This was conveyed through a statement from the National Director of Research and Innovation, Comr. Sadiq SK Zango.

According to reports, students, reacting to allegations of financial extortion, set fire to the residence of the Provost, Mr. Haruna Saidu-Sauwa, and vandalized his vehicle. The unrest is said to have been triggered by grievances related to a purported N23 million extortion scheme linked to index registration fees. Allegedly, 250 graduating students were asked to pay an additional N65,000 each, on top of an earlier N30,000 fee, following the merger of a newly introduced public health program with the Environmental Health Department.

The college's decision to merge the programs was reportedly taken to comply with the requirements of the Reproductive Health and Public Health Association of Nigeria. However, protests erupted over the financial burden imposed, leading to the destruction of vehicles and the provost’s residence.

NANS’ Position and Recommendations:

1. Condemnation of Violence: While supporting students' rights to express grievances, NANS condemned the acts of violence, arson, and vandalism, stating that destruction of property undermines the credibility of legitimate concerns.

2. Call for Transparent Dialogue: NANS called on the management of the College of Health Sciences and Technology, Kebbi State Government, and other relevant stakeholders to engage with student representatives in an open, constructive dialogue to address grievances and restore peace.

3. Independent Investigation into Allegations: NANS demanded a thorough, impartial investigation into the allegations of extortion concerning the index registration fees. The association stressed that if the allegations are proven, those responsible must be held accountable to prevent future exploitation of students.

4. De-escalation and Non-Retaliatory Measures: NANS cautioned the college administration and security agencies against taking retaliatory actions. The focus, it said, should be on restoring order while respecting students' rights and ensuring a peaceful resolution.

5. Commitment to Student Welfare: NANS reiterated its dedication to protecting the welfare of Nigerian students and urged institutions to avoid imposing undue financial burdens that could hinder academic progress.

NANS, alongside the Deputy Coordinator of NANS Zone A, Comr. Adamu Ibrahim Dikko, assured students of their commitment to resolving the situation peacefully and called for all parties to work towards an amicable resolution that promotes justice, accountability, and academic excellence. The association pledged to continue engaging relevant stakeholders to achieve a just and lasting solution.

Don't Allow vandals Destroy Electricity Projects, Gov Oyebanji Charges Citizens.

 Don't Allow vandals Destroy  Electricity Projects, Gov Oyebanji Charges Citizens.            ….Commissions electricity projects across 3 LGAs.  

Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Biodun Oyebanji, has charged the people of the state to mount surveillance in all the communities and prevent vandals from destroying electricity facilities provided to shore up power supply and for steady economic growth. 

Oyebanji also warned communities experiencing restiveness to be wary of their actions, stressing that the government may not contemplate siting any project in any turbulent environment for security reasons. 

The Governor gave the charge on Thursday, while commissioning a 33 KVA Aramoko- Ijero electricity project in Ijero Ekiti, and another one for Ilawe - Igbala Odo Ekiti. 

Harping on the imperative of the towns working hard to avert destruction of the power facilities, Oyebanji stressed that no community can experience development while in perpetual darkness and mired in interrupted power supply. 

"Light and development are like twins. Any town without electricity will find it difficult to develop. I can see the stagnation and difficulty for Ijero to develop with this situation. From today, the economic activities will go up.

"Our traders, fashion designers, welders, bakers and other artisans will enjoy the full benefit and our local economy will be transformed. Some of the teachers and doctors posted here won't seek posting to other towns that are electrified. 

"For you to enjoy this facility, form a surveillance and watch over it. Don't allow vandals to destroy it. Those who are destroying our facilities are living within us. They are our people, so help us beg and appeal to them to desist from this unwholesome act.This project is not going to benefit Ijero alone, but all the towns in the local government".

On how the town can be evenly metered, Oyebanji, said: "I want the residents to work with the Ministry to ensure that all the houses are metered. It has happened in Ikogosi, Aramoko and Erinjiyan. But if you don't get the meters, you will only see the facilities, you won't see the light.

"I want to discourage the culture of bulk or estimated billings, so that you can only pay for the electricity used, nobody will cheat you", he said.

Oyebanji  promised to extend electricity to the General Hospital in Ijero Ekiti, so that the electricity provided can full serve the purpose for which it is meant for. 

On the decrepit  state of Aramoko-Ijero road that was constituting a threat to commuters, Oyebanji disclosed that the route is a federal road, saying efforts are being intensified to ensure that it receives the attention of the federal government via the federal lawmakers to fasttrack action on it. 

On the crisis in Ayegunle community, a vassal town under Ijero Ekiti between the traditional ruler and a faction, Oyebanji urged the people of of the town to maintain peace, saying the raging bedlam was a statement that will impede progress and development in the town, if not halted.

"Let us allow our traditional rulers to handle it. Let us await how the matter will be resolved. It is a traditional issue that we believed our traditional rulers can handle effectively. Let us allow them to handle it to restore peace to the town".

Speaking in Ilawe Ekiti at the commissioning of the electricity extension to Igbara- Odo and Ogotun Ekiti, Oyebanji, said the communities had hitherto been getting their power from Ondo State, but would now be receiving maximum supply from Ado Ekiti 33KVA substation, which will be more stable. 

In his submission, the Commissioner for Infrastructure and Pubic Utilities, Prof. Bolaji Aluko, described the project as significant  on the premise that the the benefitting towns will be disconnected  from the hitherto electricity connection from far away Omu -Aran, in Kwara State and had now been reconnected to Ado Ekiti, which will bolster regular power supply, with high voltage.

"Electricity is the lifewire of development. All the people living between  Aramoko - Ijero won't suffer unstable electricity supply again. We have done this kind of project in many other places in Ekiti like Ilawe Ekiti and other towns. This is a huge success in the life of this administration". 

The Regional Head, Benin Electricity Distribution Company,  Mrs Akin Afuye- Moyosola, applauded the governor  for partnering the firm, by way of reconnecting some towns in Gbonyin, Ekiti East and Ekiti Southwest councils to national grid.

Applauding the government for its vision, the Ajero of Ijero, Oba Joseph Adewole and President, Ijero Development Forum, Otunba Niyi Babade, appealed to the community to protect the infrastructurae from vandals, so that they can enjoy the full benefit of its provision. 

Oba Adewole regretted that some of the government staff posted to the town used to seek sudden redeployment due to poor electricity supply, saying this will correct this shortcoming.

"Even when we have light, it used to be low supply, very low voltage that can't power anything. We know that this project will correct all the past sufferings and usher in a new chapter in our history. This project had been completed since June, 2024. Some of the conditions laid down by BEDC were provided by the government".

Commending the governor for extending electricity to Ogotun and Igbara Odo, the Alawe of Ilawe Ekiti, Oba Adebanji Alabi, and  Arajaka of Igbara Odo, Oba Edward Jayeola, said the communities will continually support Oyebanji to make a success of his six point agenda.

Besides electricity, the monarchs saluted the governor for reconstructing  Ogotun-Ikogosi road, Ilawe- Ikere road and Ogotun-Ikere road, that has been abandoned for over 50 years.

Oyebanji flags off multipurpose 80 bed hospital facility at EKSUTH.

Oyebanji flags off multipurpose 80 bed hospital facility at EKSUTH.

…..Says Ekiti Now Enjoying Positive Gains of Continuity.

The Governor of Ekiti State, Mr. Biodun Oyebanji, has disclosed that Ekiti citizens have started savouring the positive gains of continuity of governance under his leadership, saying the state would have developed faster across all economic facets, if the trend had continued since 1999.

Oyebanji spoke on Thursday, while flagging off the construction of a 80-bed multipurpose Medical Building at the Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital, Ado Ekiti (EKSUTH), as part of activities marking his administration’s second anniversary. 

Oyebanji, who disclosed the contract would be completed within a spate of one year, said he decided to devote huge resources to develop the health sector, knowing the importance of a healthy population to nation building . 

Oyebanji disclosed that continuity of government from the administration of the former Governor Kayode Fayemi to him, has positioned his administration to seamlessly deliver democracy dividends to the people. 

"We have an economic roadmap 2021 to 2030 to serve as a guide to whoever that is leading Ekiti State. Whoever you bring as a governor will perform, except such person is not ready to work. We were able to do all these projects effortlessly because of continuity of government and being part and parcel of a future-thinking government. What you are witnessing is positive gains of continuity of government. 

"Whichever projects I commissioned are for Ekiti and they were financed through Ekiti's money. Only a stupid government will abandon the project of his predecessors. I am here to serve you, not myself. If we have continued in this track since 1999, we would have gone beyond this level that we are", the governor said.

Describing the hospital project as a masterpiece that will change the face of the tertiary health institution, Oyebanji posited that it will help in securing full accreditation for some courses being offered in the teaching hospital. 

"This project is very significant because it will help in securing accreditation for more courses. You can't underrate the importance of a healthy population to national growth, because health is wealth. There is no development anywhere you have high number of sick people.

"EKSUTH has a special place in my heart. This is the only tertiary health institution that we have and where most of the people will come to for safety during illness. We will continue to do our best to uplift the facilities here for quality health delivery", Oyebanji stated.

Oyebanji added that his administration is currently renovating nine out of 22 secondary health facilities in the state, disclosing that they will be equipped with requisite machines and personnel when completed.

The governor urged the women to patronise the Oncology Centre at EKSUTH, saying the expensive Mammogram Machine that was installed by government might be useless, if not well deployed for early detection of breast cancer.

Underscoring the significance of the structure when completed, the Commissioner for Health and Human Services, Dr. Oyebanji Filani, maintained that it will further project the image of government as being incurably concerned about the welfare and wellbeing of the citizens. 

Attesting that Oyebanji has really consolidated in offering people the best health services, Filani disclosed that the recent  National Demographic Health Survey, vividly revealed  that Ekiti has performed excellently well in the last four years in terms of health indices. 

Also, the EKSUTH's Chief Medical Director, Prof. Kayode Olabanji, stressed further that the medical facility will help in ensuring quality healthcare delivery to the populace and will add value for the purposes of accreditation, where structures always place premium role. 

Prof Olabanji was highly enthralled with how the governor has shown keen interest in the growth of the medical facility, by increasing monthly  subventions that took off January, 2024, while also granted approval for the training of resident doctors and ensuring  uplift of equipment in the tertiary institution.

"The project is going to be a legacy project. The facility will create more space for our staff and patients. It will give confidential and private treatments for our people and improve quality of our services. It is timely and thoughtful". 

Speaking glowing about Oyebanji's commitment to the growth of the health sector, the Chairman, Nigerian Medial Association, Dr. Ifedayo Oreyemi, hailed the governor over full transition of the school of Nursing into a full fledged College, installation of a Mammogram Machine, payment of medical residency training fund, provision of hostels in the Nursing College and payment of medical allowances to staff,  among others.

Oyebanji signs anti-land grabbing law, two others.

Oyebanji signs anti-land grabbing law, two others.

Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji on Wednesday signed three critical bills including Ekiti state property protection (Anti land grabbing, second amendment law, 2024) passed by the state House of Assembly into law with, stressing the need to regulate and sanitize land acquisition processes in the state.

The law, when fully operational will prohibit forceful entry, illegal occupation of landed properties, fraudulent and violent conducts pertaining to landed properties in the state.

Other bills that were signed into law included High Court Law (first amendment, 2014) and Ekiti state legislative House (Powers and Privileges) Law, 2024.

The Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Adeoye Aribasoye accompanied by the Leader of the House, Hon Toku Ige and the Clerk, Mrs Agbede presented the documents to the Governor for his assent at a brief ceremony held at the executive council chamber, Governor’s Office, Ado- Ekiti. 

Speaking shortly after assenting to the laws, Governor Oyebanji, affirmed that the property protection law will definitely bring an end to the menace of forceful and illegal occupation of landed properties by land miscreants called land grabbers.

The Governor also commended members of the Seventh Assembly for their sagacity, noting that the state has enjoyed remarkable and impactful growth with their cooperation. 

He also expressed his sincere appreciation to the legislators for being pillar of support to his administration, stating that his achievement as a Governor could not be personal but achievement of all.

 “And for the laws that we are signing, I am particularly excited about the anti-land grabbing law. This has been an issue in this state, it has taunted growth, it has taunted development, but now that we have a regulatory framework that that gives us the legal power, I can assure you that we will implement that law to the letter, no matter who is involved.

 “Without your support, there is no way we would have been able to do anything because you provided legal framework that enable us to implement most of those decisions that has translated into the outcomes we are all proud of today. I am also grateful to you for your understanding in ensuring we put people first by slicing the cake in a way and manner that everybody will have a piece of that cake.

 “Going forward, the next two years is going to characterized by many achievements that will surpassed the first two years as it is said that reward for hardwork is more work. We enjoy goodwill with our people in Ekiti state, people seems to like what we are doing, but there is a danger in that, the danger is, me must not rest on our oars because, we must avoid a reversal of the gains we have had in the last two years.

Earlier, Speaker of Ekiti state House, Rt. Hon. Adeoye Aribasoye said the event signpost the journey to further advance the dividends of democracy to the people as he also noted that members of the House is always working in tandem with the executive which has helped deepen development in the state.

The Speaker stressed that the event signified another pivotal chapter in the shared journey to effective governance to safe guide citizens’ rights, the holistic welfare of the people and the promotion of socio-economic development of the state through responsive and responsible legislation.

Also at the event were the Deputy Governor, Chief (Mrs) Monisade Afuye; Deputy Speaker, Rt. Hon. Bolaji Olagbaju; Secretary to the State Government, Dr Habibat Adubiaro; Head of Service, Dr Folakemi Olomojobi; members of the state House of Assembly and members of the state executive council.

EKITI HAS TAKEN BOLD MARCH FORWARD IN TWO YEARS, SAYS OYEBANJI.

EKITI HAS TAKEN BOLD MARCH FORWARD IN TWO YEARS, SAYS OYEBANJI.

....delivers State of the State Address at Assembly Complex.

...Secures Lawmakers' Endorsement for Second Term.

Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Biodun Oyebanji, on Tuesday expressed satisfaction that the State under his watch has taken a bold march forward in all the key sectors of the economy as evidenced by verifiable indices of development.

Oyebanji who gave an account of stewardship before members of the Ekiti State House of Assembly while delivering the annual State of the State Address, commemorating the second anniversary of his administration, said his administration has been able to achieve much in two years because of the unflinching support and cooperation he had enjoyed from all and sundry so far.

The hallowed chamber of the state Assembly was filled to capacity with top governmrnt officials and prominent citizens in attendance, They include the Deputy Governor, Chief (Mrs) Monisade Afuye; Wife of the Governor, Dr Olayemi Oyebanji; members of the state executive council, heads of education institutions, heads of financial institutions, council chairmen, labour union leaders, and representatives of cocio political groups and political parties.

Governor Oyebanji used the opportunity to articulate the life-changing policies of his administration, ongoing and completed projects cutting across the key sectors and the landmarks recorded in governance which have won Ekiti several awards and distinguished state as a model among the comity of States in Nigeria.

The House of Assembly members during the State of the State Address endorsed Oyebanji for another term in office on the strength of what they described as his "impressive, commendable and laudable performance" in the past two years as captured in the address.

A motion "urging the people of Ekiti State to renew the social contract with Oyebanji beyond 2026" was moved by the lawmaker representing Ikere Constituency 1, Hon. Babatunde Oke which was seconded by the lawmaker representing Ido/Osi Constituency 1, Hon. Babatunde Fawekun.

The motion subjected to a voice vote and was unanimously endorsed with overwhelming"ayes" by all members present and sealed with the bang of the gavel by the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Adeoye Aribasoye. The Speaker charged his colleagues to take the message of endorsement back to their constituencies for them to key into the re-election agenda.

Addressing the Assembly members and the people of the State, Governor Oyebanji noted that his administration has invested in the state security architecture thereby ensuring protection of lives and property, which in turn has facilitated inflow of investment into the state economy.

He explained that the giant strides his administration was able to achieve in the last two years were made possible with the diligent execution of the six-pillar development agenda which was complemented with the Ekiti Development Plan 2021-2050 which highlights the State's development projection within a timeframe of 30 years and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

he said the meticulous implementation of the development agenda with the involvement of the people had improved the living condition of the people and created more economic opportunities for them. He added that he was happy to report to the House that within te last two years the state had received excellent rankings in critical areas.

While acknowledging the fact that the first duty of the government is to maintain law and order and ensuring security of lives and property, the Governor disclosed that his administration has ramped up acquisition of security assets to further bolster the state arsenal following earlier massive security acquisitions.

He revealed that full operation have taken off at Ikere, Ijero, Ikole and Omuo Fire Service Stations while more vehicles have been procured for the Amotekun Corps which was complemented by upward review of the salaries of its operatives.

Oyebanji added that his administration also facilitated the deployment of additional troops from the Nigerian Army 32 Artillery Brigade in response to traditional rulers' request for more security reinforcement and the establishment of the Agro Marshals Corps as a grassroots security system to protect the forests and keep suspected kidnappers at bay.

According to the Governor, his administration has strategically combined legal instruments, policies, reforms, and targeted social and physical infrastructure interventions to position Ekiti as a prime destination for investment where the State has recorded many milestones.

Some of the milestones include the  $80 million support for the Ekiti Knowledge Zone from African Development Bank (AfDB;  provision of $100,000 each to ten cooperatives in partnership with USADF, N1 billion cooperative fund for Ekiti Cooperative Industry, partnership with Access Bank to facilitate N1 billion credit facilities to Ekiti women to boost small scale businesses.

 

He stated further that approval granted by the Federal Government to make the Ekiti Knowledge Zone as a Free Trade Zone would generate 12,000 jobs for young people while the Ekiti State Mega Loca Fabrics (Aso Oke) Production Centre is been constructed.

The Governor further disclosed that total amount of N400 million was disbursed as grant to 922 Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) certificates of 5,400 MSMEs were sponsored by his administration.

In the field of education, the Governor disclosed the over 2,000 teachers were recruited in two years while a total sum of N14 billion was spent on the renovation and construction work in 203 public secondary schools under the Adolescent Girls' Initiative for Learning and Empowerment (AGILE)

He identified other milestones in education to include the payment of almost N700m as Running Grants to all public schools in Ekiti State for the 2023/2024 session and payment of examinations fees exceeding N1.2 billion for over 150,000 students across junior and senior secondary school exams since 2023.

Others, according to him are payment of over N2.5 billion as counterpart funding for the 2022 and 2023 Universal Basic Education Commission counterpart funding, procurement of N174,032,505 worth instructional materials for primary schools, payment of car and housing loans, upgrading graduate teachers in primary schools to grade level 16 and various training and capacity building interventions for over 1,700 teachers.

The Governor thanked President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his support for the administration. He also thanked immediate past Governor of the State, Dr Kayode Fayemi for instituting the State of the State Address, which he described as a veritable platform for accountability.

Concluding the address, he said: "Mr. Speaker, in bringing this address to a close, I would like to assure you that our commitment to upholding our social contract with Ekiti people remains steadfast and unyielding. We are driven by a passionate desire to bring prosperity to Ekiti people in the quickest time possible.

 

"We understand the urgency of the development agenda and will do everything within our powers to achieve the vision of our founding fathers.  I also want to heartily thank the leadership and members of the Legislature and the Judiciary for guiding the other arms of Government in the direction of peace, progress, and justice for our dear state."

Earlier in his remarks, the Speaker of Ekiti State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon.  Adeoye Aribasoye, explained that the State of the State Address is in line with Section 100 (1) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 (as amended).

 

He said: "The importance of this address cannot be overstated. It serves as a platform for reflection, accountability, and projection of our vision for Ekiti State. It is an opportunity for the Governor to elucidate the strides we have made together, the challenges we have encountered, and the paths we shall forge ahead to ensure the continued development and prosperity of our beloved State."

The Speaker noted that the Oyebanji Administration has been productive and fruitful in the last two years "with achievements which are visible to the blind and audible to the deaf."

Rt. Hon. Aribasoye stressed that the 7th Assembly which he presides over and the executive arm led by the Governor has worked diligently to realize the core mandates encapsulated in six pillars of the current administration with the partnership fostering  significant advancements in business, economic reforms, probity and accountability.