Hon. Oni Oluwatuyi Records Stellar First Year in Office: Empowers Over 300 Families, Sponsors 50 JAMB Forms, Delivers Key Infrastructure in Akure South Ward 2.

Hon. Oni Oluwatuyi Records Stellar First Year in Office: Empowers Over 300 Families, Sponsors 50 JAMB Forms, Delivers Key Infrastructure in Akure South Ward 2. 

By Johnson Eleko

In an impressive display of purposeful leadership, Hon. Oni Oluwatuyi, councillor representing Ward 2 (Gbogi/Isinkan 1) in Akure South Local Government Area of Ondo State and Deputy Leader of the legislative arm, has completed a remarkable first year in office packed with tangible people-oriented projects and interventions that have directly touched hundreds of lives.

All the major initiatives and achievements recorded so far — from large-scale empowerment programmes to educational sponsorships, religious inclusivity efforts, and critical infrastructure upgrades — were executed within this single year, underlining his reputation as a fast-acting, results-driven representative who wastes no time in delivering on his mandate.

Right from the early days in office, Hon. Oluwatuyi demonstrated inclusivity by empowering Muslim faithfuls in his constituency within his first month. This timely gesture set the tone for his commitment to supporting all segments of the community regardless of faith.

He further extended goodwill across religious lines by providing cash gifts to both Christian and Muslim faithfuls during the Easter and Ramadan festivities, fostering unity and providing relief during key religious periods.

One of the earliest and most celebrated moves was the sponsorship of 50 free JAMB forms for indigent yet brilliant students in his constituency. The beneficiaries, selected from prominent schools including CAC Grammar School, Army Comprehensive High School, St. Louis Grammar School and several others in Akure South, received the forms in February 2026. The intervention was widely praised by parents, teachers and community leaders as a strategic step to bridge the gap between talent and opportunity in the face of rising economic hardship.

On the infrastructure front, the councillor facilitated the installation of a solar borehole at Danjuma, providing reliable and sustainable access to clean water for residents in that community. He also oversaw prompt grading of several inner-community roads badly in need of attention, including:

- Custom junction to Olugboyega layout, extended to powerline

- Eyin apata community 

- Ajebamidele to Enyo filling station 

- Tutugbua community 

- Ijalade and many more.

He additionally oversaw drainage construction from Olugbeya layout to Isinkan, a project that has permanently stopped devastating erosion and flooding for residents in the affected axis.

The high point of his first-year benevolence came during the 2025 Christmas season with the hugely successful “Meet Your Councillor” empowerment programme held at Isinkan car park. In that single event, Hon. Oluwatuyi extended support to over 300 families, including artisans, traders, students, elderly persons and widows. The distribution covered 240 bags of rice, generators, standing fans, clothing items for widows, cash gifts and scholarships awarded to indigent students in both primary and secondary public schools. The programme was designed not only to provide festive relief but also to equip constituents with productive tools and sustain their livelihoods.

These achievements were delivered through close collaboration with Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa and the Executive Chairman of Akure South Local Government, Hon. Gbenga Fasua, whose leadership the councillor has repeatedly acknowledged as critical to the success of grassroots governance.

Speaking at the empowerment event, Hon. Oluwafemi Fadairo, Senior Special Assistant to Governor Aiyedatiwa on Community Engagement (Central), described Hon. Oluwatuyi’s actions as “a commendable initiative” and hailed him as “a genuine lover of the people who carries the love for his constituents in his heart.” Fadairo stressed that despite the modest salary attached to the councillor’s office, Hon. Oluwatuyi has consistently demonstrated extraordinary generosity and commitment to meaningful empowerment.

Residents, party faithful and community stakeholders have described his first-year performance as exemplary grassroots leadership — one that focuses on real capacity building rather than symbolic gestures, while promoting inclusivity across faiths and addressing basic needs like water access.

Marking the one-year anniversary of his inauguration, Hon. Oni Oluwatuyi thanked the people of Ward 2 for their overwhelming support and prayers. “In just twelve months, we have sponsored JAMB forms to open doors for our youth, empowered over 300 families with food, cash, equipment and scholarships, provided religious support during Easter and Ramadan, installed a solar borehole at Danjuma for sustainable water, graded critical roads and constructed drainage to end erosion. These are not promises — they are results already delivered because service to our people is my top priority,” he said.

Looking to the future with renewed determination, the Deputy Leader pledged even greater impact in the remaining years of his tenure. “This first year is only the foundation we have laid together. I promise more development projects — expanded road rehabilitation, improved drainage systems across more communities, continued and increased youth empowerment through education and skills acquisition, sustained family support packages, more water infrastructure, and stronger advocacy for the overall progress of Ward 2. With God on our side, your continued backing, and the enabling environment provided by our Governor and Chairman, we will achieve far more and ensure every resident feels the real dividends of democracy.”

As Hon. Oni Oluwatuyi enters his second year in office, constituents of Gbogi/Isikan 1 remain hopeful and appreciative, viewing his swift, compassionate and result-oriented style as a refreshing model of local leadership that puts people first.

MRS. TITILAYO TOBA-OJO — “MOTHER GENERAL”.

MRS. TITILAYO TOBA-OJO — “MOTHER GENERAL”.

...A Trailblazer. A Reformer. A Legacy in Motion.

By Asubiojo G.O. 

Our amazing, brilliant, professionally inclined, and quintessential Permanent Secretary of the Ekiti State Local Government Service Commission, Mrs. Titilayo Toba-Ojo, fondly and reverently called “MOTHER  GENERAL” stands as a rare symbol of excellence in public administration,as she marks her birthday 🎻 🎺 🎻 🪘 🥁 🪇 🍾 🍾 🍾 in addition to an awesome retirement from the service today, hallelujah 🙌 🙌 

Her nickname was not casually earned. It was born from uncommon feats recorded at the prime helm of the Local Government Service Commission — aesthetic administrative restructuring, astonishing vibrance in institutional management, and a deeply humane leadership style that radiated into community, societal, and home-management values.

To the glory of God, her retirement is not an exit — it is a transition into greater purpose. With characteristic focus, proactive vision, and disciplined dedication.

 she is channeling her wealth of experience into becoming an outstanding AUTHOR, determined to make her retirement a landmark reference point in the annals of the Local Government Service Commission.

As the first female staff of the Commission to rise to the prestigious height of Permanent Secretary—standing  in humility, shoulder to shoulder with her male counterparts—she represents courage, competence, and the breaking of institutional ceilings. Her journey alone deserves glorious recognition by the present administration, not merely as celebration, but as motivation for others to serve with integrity, loyalty, and visionary commitment.

During her charismatic leadership:

Leave bonuses, once treated as privilege, became an established right for all staff.

Outstanding deductions and months of unpaid salaries were cleared.

Car and housing loans were significantly increased and made accessible to boost staff morale.

Promotions became timely, structured, and merit-driven.

A sustained and sound working relationship was strengthened between Government and NULGE.

The number of serving Permanent Secretaries was expanded from one to three — inclusively selected from within the Local Government structure.

She never walked alone.

 She rejected self-glorification and embraced collective elevation. Her administration was inclusive, strategic, and transformational.

Indeed, Mrs. Titilayo Toba-Ojo is an Eagle, always refreshing to take up challenges, and gloriously overcome.

An Amazon.

An Administrative Management "ARISTOTLE "of our time.

She is not merely a voice — she is an overriding echo.

Not merely a star — but a shining constellation in Ekiti’s administrative sky.

Beautiful in intellect, graceful in fashion, disciplined in structure, and compassionate in leadership, her name will continue to resonate — not only within the corridors of the Local Government Service Commission, but very soon among the top political and administrative heavyweights in Ekiti State and beyond.

Her legacy is not retiring.

It is multiplying.

Asubiojo G . O

Director, Department Of Information And Civic Orientation, IILG.

Agbeyewa Partners FUOYE In SIWES Programme.

Agbeyewa Partners FUOYE In SIWES Programme.

Agbeyewa Farms is deepening its commitment to talent development and industry-academia collaboration through a new partnership with Federal University Oye Ekiti (FUOYE) under the Students Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES).

As part of this collaboration, Agbeyewa is proud to welcome 11 undergraduate students from FUOYE’s Faculty of Engineering for a six-month immersive industrial training programme. The internship is designed to bridge theory and practice, exposing the students to real-world agricultural and engineering operations within a large-scale, commercial farming environment.

Throughout the programme, the interns will participate in hands-on activities spanning agronomy, farm mechanization, farm equipment design and fabrication, soil and water conservation, irrigation design and setup, farm structures and environmental control, agricultural data analytics, as well as farm setup and management.

For Agbeyewa Farms, this partnership reflects a long-term vision of building Africa’s next generation of agribusiness and engineering professionals. By opening its fields, workshops, and systems to young engineers, Agbeyewa is not only strengthening practical learning but also nurturing innovation, problem-solving, and workforce readiness within Nigeria’s agricultural value chain.

The SIWES collaboration with FUOYE reinforces Agbeyewa’s belief that sustainable agriculture is built at the intersection of knowledge, technology, and empowered people.

Federal University Oye-Ekiti

#TalentDevelopment #YouthEmpowerment #SIWES #IndustrialTraining #FUOYE #AgbeyewaFarms

Oluwatuyi Urges Staff to Graciously Re-Elect Governor Oyebanji's Sustaining Progress.

Oluwatuyi Urges Staff to Graciously Re-Elect Governor Oyebanji's Sustaining Progress.

By Asubiojo G. O.

The Chairman of Irepodun/Ifelodun Local Government, Honourable Oluwatuyi Oluwagbenga (popularly known as CHENCO), has charged staff of the Local Government and the Local Government Service Commission (LGSC) to remain united in appreciation of the transformational leadership of  Governor Abiodun Oyebanji.

Addressing staff on Tuesday, the Chairman described the Governor’s administration as humane, objective, and unprecedented in advancing the welfare of Local Government workers across Ekiti State.

According to him, there was a time when leave bonus was treated as a privilege rather than a right. He noted that prior to the emergence of Governor Oyebanji, the Local Government system grappled with months of unpaid deductions, stalled promotion letters without financial backing, and irregular salary payments.

“To the glory of God,” he said, “those challenges have now become history in the annals of the Local Government Service.”

Expansion of Local Government departments from seven to thirteen.

Increase in the number of Permanent Secretaries from one to three, appointed from among qualified senior officers.

Regular and structured promotion exercises with corresponding financial benefits.

Improved access to vehicle and housing loans for staff.

Consistent staff training and capacity development initiatives.

He emphasized that these reforms reflect the Governor’s pragmatic and people-centered leadership style, stressing that such achievements deserve overwhelming support from staff and the general populace of Ekiti State.

The Chairman further noted that significant recruitment exercises have been carried out across Local Governments and LCDAs, including Irepodun/Ifelodun, strengthening service delivery at the grassroots.

Also speaking, the Zonal Executive Inspector for Ekiti Central in the LG Service Commission, Barrister Ayodele Aluko, urged staff to demonstrate unwavering support for Governor Oyebanji’s second-term bid. He expressed confidence that the Governor would surpass his first-term achievements if re-elected.

Barrister Aluko also advised staff to exercise caution in their social media engagements and encouraged continuous academic and professional development to take advantage of emerging opportunities within the Service.

Similarly, Mrs. Akinbobola Deborah-B, HLA of Irepodun/Ifelodun Local Government, called on staff to give total support to the Governor’s re-election, describing him as a father figure whose policies have positively impacted workers across the state.

The management team also commended Honourable Oluwatuyi for aligning local initiatives with the Governor’s development agenda. They praised ongoing projects in Awo and Igede Ekiti, particularly the near-completion of the Post-Natal Delivery Ward at Aaye Street, Igede Ekiti, and the forthcoming grading of township roads.

The gathering concluded with appreciation for the Chairman’s endorsement for a second term in office, citing his pragmatic performance and visible developmental strides.

YAN Ekiti State Assembly Hosts Landmark Youth Dialogue on Peaceful Elections.

YAN Ekiti State Assembly Hosts Landmark Youth Dialogue on Peaceful Elections.

The Youth Assembly of Nigeria (YAN), Ekiti State Assembly, is proud to announce a high-profile Youth Dialogue themed:

“Elections Without Violence: The Responsibility of Ekiti Youths.”

This timely and impactful gathering will convene youth leaders, policymakers, stakeholders, and members of the public to foster meaningful dialogue on promoting peaceful, credible, and violence-free electoral processes in Ekiti State and beyond.

With the 2026 governorship election approaching, the event underscores the critical role of young people in upholding democratic values, rejecting electoral violence, and taking ownership of a peaceful and progressive future.

Event Details:

Date: Saturday, 28th February 2026

Time: 11:00 AM prompt

Venue: The Gigmof Place, First Floor, Obafemi Awolowo Civic and Convention Centre, Fajuyi, Ado-Ekiti

Key Dignitaries and Participants Include:

Chief Host: His Excellency, Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji, Executive Governor of Ekiti State

Keynote Speaker: Hon. Adesola Gold Adedayo, Honourable Commissioner for Youth Development

Special Guests and Speakers:

●Hon. Sunday Adunmo, Project Coordinator, RAAMP Ekiti State

●Arch. Temitope Ogunleye (RST), Special Adviser, State Capital Development Authority

●Rt. Hon. Taiwo Olaitanbosun, Honourable Commissioner for Information, Ekiti State

●Mrs. Mary Oso-Omotosho, Director-General, Bureau of Community Communications (BCC)

●Rt. Hon. Famuyiwa Olumide Oluwasegun, National Speaker, Youth Assembly of Nigeria (YAN) Headquarters

Host: Youth Assembly of Nigeria (YAN), Ekiti State Assembly.

This initiative reflects YAN Ekiti State Assembly’s unwavering commitment to strengthening democracy, promoting civic responsibility, and ensuring that elections in Ekiti State remain peaceful and credible.

The event serves as a call to action for all young people in Ekiti to rise as ambassadors of peace, unity, and responsible democratic participation.

Media representatives and the general public are cordially invited to attend and cover the event.

For more information, interviews, or accreditation, please contact:

📞 09033135843 | 08146878426

Signed:

Rt. Hon. Oluwatosin A.S

Speaker, YAN Ekiti State Chapter

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Oyebanji Reaffirms Commitment to Ekiti Women’s Empowerment, Says Effective Implementation of NFWP-SU is Non-Negotiable.

Oyebanji Reaffirms Commitment to Ekiti Women’s Empowerment, Says Effective Implementation of NFWP-SU is Non-Negotiable.

The Ekiti State Government has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to women’s economic empowerment through the Nigeria for Women Programme Scale-Up (NFWP-SU), describing the initiative as a strategic platform for inclusive growth and sustainable development. Governor Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji is deeply passionate about implementing this program, viewing it as a significant step toward grassroots transformation. The administration is investing in the NFWP-SU because of its firm belief that when a woman is empowered, she is positioned to uplift her home, leading to the overall development of the community and the state at large.

The Chairman of the State Multi-Sectoral Coordinating Structure and Chief of Staff to the Governor, Mr Oyeniyi Adebayo, gave this assurance at the opening session of a three-day team-bonding workshop organised to strengthen networking and collaboration among NFWP-SU officials. Adebayo reiterated Governor Oyebanji’s strong support for the project, noting that the administration remains committed to policies that advance women's economic independence. He emphasised that the effective implementation of the scale-up phase requires the right attitude, professionalism, and teamwork, urging all actors to remain focused on achieving a measurable impact on livelihoods. 

In her keynote address, the Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Mrs Olapeju Babafemi, described the programme as a transformative intervention designed to empower grassroots and improve household livelihoods through the Women Affinity Groups (WAGs) and other platforms. She charged participants to uphold transparency, accountability, and integrity, ensuring that the resources invested by the state government reach the intended grassroots beneficiaries. This focus on integrity was echoed by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Mrs Sola Adeluyi, who highlighted the importance of institutional synergy and strict adherence to operational guidelines to ensure the initiative's long-term success and sustainability.

The Ekiti State Project Coordinator, Mrs Toyin Familoni, explained that the ongoing training aims to enhance unity and coordinated service delivery. The event also featured a delegation from Ogun State, led by their Project Coordinator, Mrs Bolanle Fadairo, who shared best practices to promote inter-state learning. By fostering this environment of collaboration and rigorous field coordination, the Ekiti State Government is ensuring that Governor Oyebanji’s vision for a prosperous "Land of Honour" begins at the household level, where empowered women serve as the primary drivers of socio-economic progress.

Oyebanji swears in five high court judges, harps on deepening state’s justice system.

Oyebanji swears in five high court judges, harps on deepening state’s justice system.

Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji on Monday, sworn in five newly appointed high court judges with a promise to continue to strengthen the state’s judicial administration and deepen the justice system, stressing the importance of a fair and transparent administration of justice through upholding of high level justice standards.

The five new high court judges are: Justices Adegoke Olanike Caroline, Bamise Julius Sunday, Bamidele Ajibare Julius, Akinyede Stephen Rotimi, and Anoma Adefunke Helen. 

Governor Oyebanji, at the swearing-in ceremony held at the Conference Hall,  Governor’s office Ado-Ekiti, said their elevation was a call to service having been entrusted with the sacred duty to uphold the Constitution and act without fear, favour, affection or ill-will. 

Governor Oyebanji affirmed that only the presence of efficient, effective, accessible, impartial and reliable dispensation of justice can guarantee peace, order, and sustainable development, stressing that his government would ensure that all necessary human and material resources needed by the judiciary are made available at all times.

He used the opportunity to charge the new Judges to remain examples of equity, fairness and integrity at the highest level pointing out that  the standards of behaviour and practice expected of Judges are among the highest and most stringent all over the world as all eyes are on them to effectively dispense Justice speedily with fairness and impartially. 

Governor Oyebanji further assured members of the Bench that his government will continue to provide the necessary impetus for the judiciary to thrive in an atmosphere that will allow them dispense justice impartially and to remain a voice for the voiceless and the last hope for the hopeless.

He appealed to friends and associates of the Judges not to become clogs on the wheel of justice through corruptive influence and undue pressures.

“As you are aware, Section 271(2) of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended) places a solemn constitutional responsibility on me, as Governor to appoint Judges of the State High Court on the recommendation of the National Judicial Council. This provision reflects both authority and restraint. It is not merely a responsibility, but one that must be exercised with fidelity to the rule of law, and, in the best interest of justice. It was for this reason that we put machinery in motion to fill the available vacancies in the Ekiti Judiciary in line with relevant laws.

“I therefore feel honoured to have the privilege of swearing-in the distinguished legal luminaries, who have scaled through the rigorous constitutional procedures to have been appointed as new judges on the Bench of Ekiti State High Court. With the addition of the five new judges, I am doubly convinced that the Ekiti Judiciary is strengthened, reenergized and repositioned for better, effective and timely dispensation of justice.

“To get to this stage, each of our new judges has demonstrated exceptional competence and integrity. They earned their nominations and appointments to the High Court of Ekiti State on the strength of their competence, sound character, impeccable credentials and invaluable experience in their respective areas of engagement. 

“Their appointments are a testament to our confidence in a judiciary that mirrors the values of Ekiti State as a Land of Honour. With these appointments, we are further strengthening the foundations of our legal system. Their dedication to upholding justice will undoubtedly enhance the confidence of Ekiti kete in our judiciary.”, The Governor stated.

Earlier, the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr Dayo Apata SAN, commended Governor Oyebanji on his various efforts at repositioning the Justice sector for effective service delivery including an amendment of law for an increase in the statutory number of Judges in the state; approval of a new national minimum wage for judicial staff; completion furnishing of two new courts within the High Court premises in Ado Ekiti as well as the commencement of the construction of a new high court complex in Ado Ekiti among others.

The Attorney General expressed the gratitude of the judiciary for the provision of five brand new 2025 model SUV for each of the judges, adding that  the executive, under Governor Oyebanji, has not, in any way, interfered with the affairs of the judiciary but upholding the principle of separation of powers and safeguarding the independence of judiciary.

Justice Adegoke, who responded on behalf of her colleagues, expressed appreciation to Governor Oyebanji for upholding the recommendations of the NJC and giving them the opportunity to serve as judges in the State.

He said they remained grateful for privilege to serve the state in this capacity promising to continue to discharge their duty with unwavering integrity, impartiality and diligence with commitment to administering justice without fear or favour.

Also at the ceremony were the Speaker, Ekiti State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Adeoye Aribasoye, member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Abiodun Omoleye; Chief Judge of Ekiti state, Justice Lekan Ogunmoye; representatives of the National Judicial Commission; members of the legislature, executive council; traditional rulers; and top government officials.