Ekiti-Born Star Adebimpe Returns Home With Husband, Lateef Adedimeji, to Promote Arts and Culture.

Ekiti-Born Star Adebimpe Returns Home With Husband, Lateef Adedimeji, to Promote Arts and Culture.

Ekiti State on Monday welcomed home one of its illustrious daughters, Mrs. Adebimpe Adedimeji, a proud native of Ijero Ekiti, alongside her husband, renowned Nollywood actor and producer, Lateef Adedimeji. 

The couple visited Governor Biodun Oyebanji at the Governor's Office in Ado-Ekiti to discuss collaborative efforts aimed at promoting Ekiti’s rich history, vibrant culture, and creative potential.

Also present at the meeting were the Chief of Staff, Mr. Niyi Adebayo, and the Commissioner for Arts, Culture, and Creative Economy, Prof. Rasak Ojo Bakare, alongside other top government officials.

Lateef Adedimeji, who recently produced and starred in the blockbuster movie Lisabi, currently trending across the country, is also widely celebrated for his stellar role in Femi Adebayo’s Jagunjagun, a movie that has received critical acclaim for its powerful storytelling and epic themes. 

The actor expressed his enthusiasm for telling more culturally-rooted stories and highlighted the immense potential in Ekiti’s untapped historical narratives.

Governor Oyebanji, during the meeting, emphasized the importance of arts and culture as vehicles for preserving history and driving economic development. He noted that Ekiti’s legacy of warlords, historical icons, and rich traditions provides a wealth of stories that could position the state as a hub for epic filmmaking and cultural tourism.

Mrs. Adebimpe Adedimeji, visibly proud of her Ekiti heritage, shared her joy in returning home to contribute to the growth of the creative sector. She described Ekiti as a treasure trove of history and culture, ripe for cinematic exploration. 

Her husband, Lateef, echoed this sentiment, pointing out that Nollywood’s growing influence can be harnessed to spotlight Ekiti’s unique narratives on a global stage.

The Commissioner for Arts, Culture, and Creative Economy, Prof. Rasak Ojo Bakare, hailed the meeting as a strategic move to place Ekiti at the forefront of Nigeria’s creative economy.

According to him, collaborations with celebrated actors like the Adedimejis would result in projects that celebrate Ekiti’s warlords, legends, and culture, while also creating job opportunities for young creatives in the state.

The visit signals a promising future for Ekiti State as it seeks to elevate its profile in arts and culture through storytelling that resonates with its rich heritage and vibrant history.

REVOLUTIONIZING CASSAVA FARMING: AGBEYEWA FARMS PARTNERS WITH EKITI STATE GOVERNMENT TO SUBSIDIZE HIGH-YIELDING CASSAVA STEMS FOR FARMERS. ‎

REVOLUTIONIZING CASSAVA FARMING: AGBEYEWA FARMS PARTNERS WITH EKITI STATE GOVERNMENT TO SUBSIDIZE HIGH-YIELDING CASSAVA STEMS FOR FARMERS.

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Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria: In a significant initiative aimed at transforming the agricultural landscape of Ekiti State, Agbeyewa Farms has announced a partnership with the Ekiti State Government to subsidize high-yielding cassava stems for farmers during the 2025 farming season. This collaboration seeks to empower cassava farmers by providing access to quality, profitable cassava stems, thereby enhancing their productivity and income.

‎This partnership is part of the Cassava Revolution agenda, established between Agbeyewa Farms and the Ekiti State Government in April 2024. The agenda aims to cultivate 100,000 hectares of cassava fields by 2030 through both in-grower and out-grower programs across Ekiti and neighboring states.

‎‎In addition to providing subsidized cassava stems, Agbeyewa Farms will facilitate direct sales opportunities for farmers, allowing them to sell their produce at established market prices. This arrangement ensures a stable market for Ekiti farmers and guarantees fair compensation for their harvests.

‎The partnership aligns with Governor Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji's administration's commitment to making agriculture attractive to the youth of Ekiti and fostering wealth creation. By offering subsidized cassava stems and a reliable market for their produce, this initiative aims to empower young farmers and investors in cassava farming as a viable business venture that generates jobs and wealth.

Agbeyewa Farms has developed various cassava varieties, including Dixon, White Lion, TME 419, and Ayaya, each offering unique benefits and characteristics. The Farm will introduce four new cassava varieties in 2025: Renewed Hope, Obasanjo, GameChanger, and Baba 70. The company's investment in research and development is expected to further enhance the productivity and profitability of cassava farming in Ekiti State.

‎With this new partnership, Agbeyewa Farms and the Ekiti State Government are set to revolutionize cassava farming in the state, boost productivity, and drive economic growth in Ekiti State. This initiative represents a significant achievement for Governor Oyebanji's administration.

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‎Dauda Lawal, Director of Community Engagement and Communication at Agbeyewa Farms, stated that details regarding subsidized prices for each cassava variety, their attributes, and strategic information about sales locations will be communicated to the public in due course.

‎"This arrangement is a transformative opportunity for all cassava farmers in Ekiti and beyond. It marks a revolution in the Nigerian cassava industry, with the Ekiti State Government leading this charge. Further details regarding marketing and sales arrangements will be shared soon," Lawal remarked.

About Agbeyewa Farms

Agbeyewa Farms Limited, a subsidiary of Cavista Holdings, is a leading agro-allied company committed to transforming agriculture in Africa. With a strong focus on innovation, the company is spearheading a Cassava Revolution—aimed at transforming the process of cassava cultivation, aggregation, processing, and market integration, driving food security and economic development across the continent. Through its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives, led by the Agbeyewa Farms Community Development Foundation (AFCDF), the company also drives impactful programs in Education, Economic Empowerment, Environmental Sustainability, Health, and Sports, fostering meaningful and lasting change in the communities it serves.

For inquiries, please visit agbeyewa.com or contact Dauda Lawal at dlawal@cavistaholdings.com

OYEBANJI WELCOMES EKSU'S RATING AS NIGERIA'S BEST STATE VARSITY.

OYEBANJI WELCOMES EKSU'S RATING AS NIGERIA'S BEST STATE VARSITY.

….Congratulates Council,  Management on the Enviable Feat.

Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Biodun Oyebanji, has expressed his delight with the emergence of Ekiti State University (EKSU) as the leading State University in Nigeria.

EKSU also secured the 12th position out of 270 universities in Nigeria (both public and private) according to a comprehensive ranking list published by Times Higher Education rating for 2025.

Governor Oyebanji, in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media, Yinka Oyebode, congratulated the   university’s Chancellor, Dr Tunji Olowolafe, for his support and commitment towards the development of the University. He also congratulated the Governing Council of the University led by Prof Akin Oyebode and the management led by the Vice Chancellor, Prof Joseph Babatola Ayodele on the achievement, which he said resulted from the hard work of the staff and students.

The Governor noted that EKSU's leading position among fellow state-owned universities in the country is a positive advertisement of the state’s education sector, and a justification for his  administration’s huge investment in education and human capital development. 

The Governor said he is happy  that EKSU, with the latest feat, is justifying government’s huge investment in education, especially the significant increment in Government’s subvention to the University from N261 million to N410 million monthly, improved staff welfare package and infrastructure development, including the reconstruction of Ado - Iworoko  - Ifaki road, among others. 

Governor Oyebanji, who is EKSU’s  first alumnus to serve as Visitor to the university, promised to continue to ensure adequate government support for the university in areas of  teaching and research, as well as infrastructure upgrade. 

The Governor enjoined the management of the university not to rest on its oars, but work harder not only to sustain the momentum as the best state university but also to emerge as the overall best university in Nigeria, a feat he said is  achievable with more commitment.

It is recalled that Governor Oyebanji, in a bid to solve the power supply issue in EKSU, had, last year,  directed that the university be connected to the state’s Independent Power Plant (IPP).

Hon. DI Kekemeke' s Appointment is Well Deserved, As Omoluabi Group Congratulates A Respected Citizen.

Hon. DI Kekemeke' s Appointment is Well Deserved, As Omoluabi  Group Congratulates A Respected Citizen.

We received the good news of the appointment of a well respected citizen of Ondo State from the Ijaw/Arogbo extraction of the sunshine  state, Southwestern  Nigeria. His nomenclature  is Dr.D.I Kekemeke who is well known for his uprightness , diligence and commitment to the tenets of public administration, good governance and absolute loyalty to the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's renewed hope agenda from the onset.

We are hopeful that your appointment  as the Board Chairman of Nigerian Postal Services will further be an opportunity to showcase your experience as a seasoned public administrator and a successful legal luminarian.

Once again, accept our heartfelt congratulations as a worthy son of Ondo State  and the southwest region. We also appreciate President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's decision to appoint a respected citizen and friend of the Omoluabi Socio-cultural and Political  Group(aka Egbe Omoluabi), a notable group in the southwest region of Nigeria.

 E-Signed

 Alex Akinfolarin

 National.Secretary

 For :

 Omoluabi Dr.Jayeola, A.O.

 National.Convener

 24/1/2025

Hon. Johnson Ogungbolude: Special Congratulations on Your Emergence As Akure North LGA Boss: Omoluabi Group Hails.

Hon. Johnson Ogungbolude: Special Congratulations on Your Emergence As Akure North LGA Boss: Omoluabi Group Hails.

I want to use this medium to specially congratulate Hon. Johnson Ogungbolude on his emergence as the Chairman, Akure North Local Government Area of Ondo State, following his victory at the just concluded local government poll conducted by the State Independent Electoral Commission, ODIEC on the Saturday , 18th of January 2025.

Your victory at the poll is a testament of your attachment and regular touch with the grassroot, which in no doubt availed you the opportunity to mingle again with the people of Akure North Local.Government  Area at the grassroot.

 No.doubt you have always remained a loyal party man, a community boy with an appreciable knowledge of grassroot development and perfectly understands the terrain.

On this note, I want to extend my heartfelt congratulations on behalf of Omoluabi Team Alliance  Socio-cultural and Political Group to a young man who is loaded with ideas on grassroot development that will in turn be beneficial to the people.

Honestly, Akure North LGA is blessed to.have you as the Chief Accounting Officer  and Chief Security Officer under the era of the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's Local.Government Autonomy which we as Omoluabi Team Alliance  Socio-cultural and Political Group has passionately supported  since inception of his administration . 

We wish you all the best and your team.

 E-Signed

 Omoluabi Engr. Aluko.Taye

 Ondo State Coordinator 

 24/1/2025

Hon. Oluwatuyi, Celebrates Ekiti SSG on academic elevation.

Hon. Oluwatuyi, Celebrates Ekiti SSG on academic elevation.

By Asubiojo G.O 

The Chairman of Irepodun/Ifelodun Local Government, Hon. Oluwatuyi Oluwagbenga, has extended his heartfelt congratulations to Professor Habibat Omolara Adubiaro on her well-deserved promotion to the esteemed rank of Professor at the Federal University of Oye Ekiti (FUOYE).

Hon. Oluwatuyi Oluwagbenga, The Executive Chairman of Irepodun/ Ifelodun Local Government Area. 

Hon. Oluwagbenga described the promotion, effective retroactively from October 1, 2022, as a fitting recognition of Prof. Adubiaro's academic excellence and her dedication to service. He commended her for seamlessly combining her scholarly pursuits with her pivotal role as the Secretary to the State Government (SSG) of Ekiti State.

“Professor Adubiaro’s promotion is a testament to her unwavering commitment to hard work, knowledge, and impactful leadership. As SSG, she has demonstrated exceptional dedication to grassroots development while providing steadfast support to the transformative agenda of Governor Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji,” Hon. Oluwagbenga stated.

Ekiti State Secretary Government, Professor Habibat Omolara Adubiaro.

The local government chairman also used the opportunity to eulogize Governor Oyebanji for his unwavering belief in the brilliance, capacities, and leadership potential of women. “Governor Oyebanji’s inclusion of dynamic women like Professor Adubiaro in his administration reflects his progressive vision and commitment to gender equity. His recognition of women’s contributions continues to empower and inspire future generations to aim higher,” he said.

Hon. Oluwagbenga further praised Prof. Adubiaro’s contributions to good governance and development in Ekiti State, noting that her dual achievements in academia and public service serve as an enduring inspiration. “Her accomplishment is not only a personal milestone but also a testament to the possibilities that arise when brilliance is nurtured and supported,” he added.

The chairman concluded by wishing Prof. Adubiaro continued success in her academic and public service endeavors, expressing confidence that her work will further contribute to the sustainable development of Ekiti State.

Atabiakin Olawale Trailing the Blaze As Ondo State Coordinator of Commercial Motorcycle and Tricycle Association of Nigeria.

Atabiakin Olawale Trailing the Blaze As Ondo State Coordinator of Commercial  Motorcycle and Tricycle Association of Nigeria.

Giant strides made towards the empowerment of youths in Ondo State in the transportation sector by the man Atabiakin Olawale is no doubt commendable.

The State Coordinator of the Commercial Motorcycle and Tricycle Association of Nigeria, Ondo State Chapter popularly known as Keke Maruwa or Keke NAPEP in the last few years has quite demonstrated so much competence, capacity and diligence targeted at rebranding, repositioning and re-tooling the association for effective service delivery in the transportation sector.

In the last few years, he has consistently and passionately

 advocated for smart and safer means of transportation for residents and commuters within the Akure metropolis. From Oke Aro to Oja Oba, Igoba to Oke-Ijebu and across major internal routes and access roads within the sunshine city have been occupied by these yellow tricycles who now provide a safer means of transportation  to our people.

The increased numbers of tricycles we see plying our roads in recent times here in Akure is a product of Mr.Atabiakin Olawale's leading role and his active involvement in the importation and distribution  of tricycles popularly  known as 'keke maruwa or keke NAPEP'  to a large population  of able men and women that makes up the youth population  in Ondo State.

Verifiable records show that over 500 tricycles have been distributed so far to members of the Motorcycle and Tricycle Operators Association here in Ondo State under the leadership of the man Atabiakin Olawale who stands as the State Coordinator.

Interesting to know that he finally sealed a partnership with the popular TVS company, noted to be a giant manufacturer of TVS tricycles with the mission to actively engage jobless youths who are willing to work as tricycle riders within  and outside Akure, the state capital. This giant strides being made by a man with such potential and creative mindset is no doubt exemplary in his leadership style and should be allowed to further carry on his shoulder the leadership and coordination of the Commercial Motorcycle  and Tricycle Association of Nigeria in Ondo State under a more organised and responsive union. 

He has so far played his role with a mission to key into and promote the Odatiwa, Odirorun mantra of His Excellency Dr. Lucky Orimisan Ayedatiwa's administration whose  agenda is to actively engage  the youths in Ondo State by providing employment for them so as to further appeal  to their conscious and subconscious minds to shun social vices and other criminal acts so that we can all have a safer Ondo State where peace and prosperity  has come to stay.

 *Written by Concerned Members of the Organised Commercial Motorcycle  and Tricycle Association of Nigeria, Ondo State Chapter*