2027: OYEBANJI TASKS EKITI APC ON TOTAL SUPPORT FOR PRESIDENT TINUBU’S RE-ELECTION.

2027: OYEBANJI TASKS EKITI APC ON TOTAL SUPPORT FOR PRESIDENT TINUBU’S RE-ELECTION.

…As Ekiti APC prepares for September State Congress.

Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji, has charged leaders and stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the State to remain united and mobilise total support for the re-election of President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 general election

The Governor gave the charge on Monday at an APC stakeholders’ meeting held at the Lady Jibowu Hall, Government House, Ado Ekiti, where an eight-member committee was set up to oversee preparations for the ward, local government and State congresses scheduled for September this year. 

The committee is headed by Chief Alaba Abejide, Chairman of the Local Government Service Commission.

Addressing the stakeholders at the meeting , Governor Oyebanji explained that the congress would be crucial to the party’s preparation for the December local government election, as well as the 2027 general elections. He urged the stakeholders to embrace unity and inclusivity with a view to stabilizing and strengthening the party at the grassroots.

The Governor stressed that the forthcoming congresses must be handled in a manner that would accommodate all interests within the party, noting that a peaceful, transparent and inclusive process would further strengthen the APC at the grassroots and fortify the stability which the party currently enjoys in the state.

While commending the leaders and members of the party for their collective efforts and unity that produced victory for the part in the June 20 governorship election, the Governor said the congresses must be conducted in a way that would position the party for victories in successive elections beyond 2030.

Governor Oyebanji said “we have broken the jinx of consecutive tenure, we have to break another jinx when I leave in 2030, another APC person must emerge and the foundation for that is this congresses.

“This congress has implication for a lot of things; it has implication for the local government election in December, it has implication for the presidential and the national and state assembly in January and febuary respectively. We have a tradition that have worked for us and that is what we are still going to follow. The leaders must do everything to ensure that we have a strong party that will in another four years produce another governor.”

Speaking further, Governor Oyebanji said he had absolute confidence in Chief Abejide’s ability to do a good job.  

“Once again I appeal to us all that we need to give our best to our President, he has been so good to us, he has been extremely supportive and this is the only opportunity to say thank you”, he added. 

Earlier in his remarks, APC State Chairman, Mr Sola Elesin congratulated the Governor on his re-election, describing the victory as historic as it marked the breaking of the jinx of a sitting Governor securing second term in office in Ekiti state

The Chairman commended party leaders and members for their commitment and contributions, which he said were instrumental to the overwhelming victory secured at the pool. He urged them to sustain the momentum by ensuring a massive turnout of voters in the subsequent elections, stressing that the party must remain focused and committed to mobilizing the electorate particularly ahead of the 2027 general election. 

Also in his remarks, former Governor Segun Oni, who stressed the need for all stakeholders to rejig their strategies and strengthen their mobilization efforts ahead of the forthcoming presidential election, urged them to focus on increasing voter turnout by deepening grassroots engagement and ensuring that supporters are adequately mobilized to participate in the election.

Also present at the event were, the Deputy Governor, Chief (Mrs) Monisade Afuye, Speaker, Ekiti State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Adeoye Aribasoye, Secretary to the State Government, Prof Habibat Adubiaro, Chief of Staff, Mr Niyi Adebayo, and Leaders of the Party across the state.

Ekiti Pioneers Inclusive Education, Trains Mainstream Teachers, Therapists, Special Ed Teachers in Montessori Teaching Methods.

Ekiti Pioneers Inclusive Education, Trains Mainstream Teachers, Therapists, Special Ed Teachers in Montessori Teaching Methods.

Ekiti State Government has trained mainstream teachers, therapists and special education teachers across the state on inclusive Montessori Education, as part of efforts to strengthen the capacity of education personnel to be able to run inclusive curriculum, provide effective learning and support children with special needs.

The seven days capacity building training programme, which came to a close on Saturday, was held at the Government Special School for Children with Physical and Intellectual Disabilities, Ido Ekiti, and had a total of 57 participants drawn from inclusive and special schools across the state.

In line with SDG 4, the programme was designed to equip participants with relevant knowledge and skills to improve teaching, learning and care for children living with various forms of disabilities, while promoting an inclusive learning environment where every child can participate and thrive.

The state has established adaptive classrooms in its special and inclusive schools as model sites. These classrooms are equipped with Montessori materials which are repurposed to support interventions for children with disabilities.

Speaking at the end of the seven-day training, the Special Adviser on Special Education and Social Inclusion, Princess Adetoun Agboola, said the training was part of the Governor Biodun Oyebanji led-administration’s commitment to ensuring that every child, irrespective of disability or learning challenges, has access to quality education and opportunity to develop his or her full potentials through an evidence-based methodology and therapy services. 

Ekiti State is the first state in Nigeria to employ speech therapists, physiotherapists, and occupational therapists in public special schools.

Explaining that despite the high cost associated with the Montessori method of education, the Governor had ensured its adoption for children with disabilities. The Montessori approach was developed by an Italian physician who was asked to work with children with developmental delays. Over the years, the curriculum has proven effective in providing natural interventions for children with disabilities, in addition to therapies.

Earlier in his remarks, the Permanent Secretary, Ekiti State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Mr Michael Omolayo appreciated Governor Oyebanji for his continued support and commitment to strengthening inclusive education in the state.

Also in her remarks, one of the resources person at the training, Mrs Mary Robinson, a Montessori Directress, said the participants were taken through the five curriculum methods of education to furnished them with the practical understanding of the Montessori approach and how its principles could effectively be applied in teaching children, particularly those with special educational needs.

Speaking on behalf of the participants, the Principal of the Government Special School for the Deaf, Ikoro Ekiti, Mrs Adu Olaide Temitope, who appreciated the state government for organising the training, described it as an eye-opening and valuable experience.

SENATOR YEMI ADARAMODU DELIVERS OMUOOKE EKITI PALACE, ASSURES CONSTITUENTS OF COMMITMENT TO COLLECTIVE NEEDS.

SENATOR YEMI ADARAMODU DELIVERS OMUOOKE EKITI PALACE, ASSURES CONSTITUENTS OF COMMITMENT TO COLLECTIVE NEEDS.

Senator Yemi Adaramodu, representing Ekiti South Senatorial District, has completed the Omuo-Oke Palace in Ekiti East Local Government Area, reaffirming his commitment to preserving the rich cultural heritage of his constituents and strengthening the traditional institutions that remain central to the identity and history of the people.

The intervention is part of a broader ongoing initiative across Ekiti South, where several traditional palaces have been completed, while others are currently undergoing completion in response to requests from their respective communities. The initiative reflects Senator Adaramodu’s recognition of the importance of preserving these historic institutions as enduring symbols of the people’s heritage, identity and communal values.

Senator Adaramodu assured constituents that he would continue to listen to their needs and respond to collective priorities within available resources, stressing that effective representation goes beyond legislation to include meaningful interventions that improve communities, preserve heritage and promote shared development across Ekiti South Senatorial District.

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OYEBANJI CONGRATULATES ADELEKE ON RE-ELECTION.

OYEBANJI CONGRATULATES ADELEKE ON RE-ELECTION.                                                        ….Hails President Tinubu for providing level playing field.

Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji has congratulated Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke on his re-election for another term of office, following his victory in Saturday’s Osun State Governorship election .

Governor Adeleke, the candidate of the Accord Party, was declared winner of the August 15, 2026 election by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Sunday morning. 

Governor Oyebanji, in a statement by his Special Adviser of Media, Yinka Oyebode, and made available to journalists on Sunday, hailed the emergence of Governor Adeleke as winner in the keenly contested election as a reflection of the wishes of the majority of Osun State voters. 

Congratulating Governor Adeleke  on the re-election, Governor Oyebanji urged him to be magnanimous in victory. He urged him to reach out to other contestants and seek their input in the new administration. 

Similarly, Governor Oyebanji praised the President of Nigeria, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, for providing a level playing field for all the contestants in the Osun election, a development he said led to a significant reduction in tension and made the contest a fair one . 

He also congratulated the  candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Oyebamiji , for being a worthy challenger in the contest.

The Ekiti State Governor equally  applauded  Osun APC members for putting up a very strong fight, urging them to behave as worthy opponent by going back to the drawing board to map out plans for future elections. 

While commending INEC and the security agencies for a job well done, Governor Oyebanji said the outcome of the election should not be misinterpreted as a true reflection of Osun indigenes about President Tinubu  and the 2027 Presidential elections, stressing that  Osun people will massively vote for the President and APC come 2027. 

“This is democracy and majority of Osun voters have expressed their preference for the re- election of Governor Ademola Adeleke. 

“Congratulations to Governor Adeleke on the electoral victory. I urge him to be magnanimous in victory and carry other contestants along in the task of building a more prosperous Osun  State. 

“We must specially appreciate our dear President, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, for providing a level playing field for all the contestants. This singular act of the President reduced tension and made the contest a credible one. 

“The outcome of the Osun Governorship election should not be misinterpreted as a true reflection of Osun people about President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Certainly not. The people of Osun will massively vote for President Tinubu come January 2027.”, Oyebanji added.

Oyebanji commissions upgraded Itapaji maternity health centre, to intensify fight against maternal and child mortality.

Oyebanji commissions upgraded Itapaji maternity health centre, to intensify fight against maternal and child mortality.

...As Ajoni LCDA chairman empowers 400 residents with cash grants, farm inputs, food palliatives.

Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Biodun Oyebanji, on Friday commissioned the newly upgraded Itapaji Maternity Health Centre in Ajoni Local Council Development Area (LCDA), reaffirming his administration’s commitment to reducing maternal and child mortality through improved access to quality healthcare at the grassroots.

The multi-million-naira health facility, delivered through a productive partnership between Ajoni LCDA and Latter-day Saint (LDS) Charities, is expected to significantly enhance maternal and child healthcare services in the rural communities of Ajoni.

Represented at the commissioning by the Commissioner for Health, Dr. Oyebanji Filani, the governor said Ekiti State has maintained one of the lowest maternal and child mortality rates in Nigeria, as well as one of the highest life expectancy indices in the country.

He assured residents that his administration would continue to invest heavily in healthcare infrastructure and personnel to sustain those achievements.

Governor Oyebanji commended the Executive Chairman of Ajoni LCDA, Prince Michael Ogungbemi, for transforming the maternity centre into a modern healthcare facility capable of delivering quality medical services to residents in remote communities.

He noted that the delivery of a newborn baby shortly after the completion of the project underscored the importance and immediate impact of the upgraded facility.

The governor announced the immediate deployment of nurses and other medical personnel to the centre and also approved the construction of official staff quarters and a perimeter fence to strengthen security and improve service delivery.

To ensure affordability and wider access to healthcare, he directed the Ekiti State Health Insurance Scheme (EKHIS) to integrate the facility into the state’s Ulerawa Health Insurance Scheme.

He appealed to community leaders to support the government by providing temporary accommodation for newly deployed health workers pending the completion of the proposed staff quarters.

“This facility will greatly improve healthcare services for pregnant women and nursing mothers. Our goal is clear: no woman should die during childbirth in Ekiti State. We will continue to take quality healthcare to both urban and rural communities,” the governor said.

In his address, Prince Michael Ogungbemi expressed appreciation to Governor Oyebanji and the Africa West Area Office of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints for their humanitarian partnership and support.

He said the project was made possible by the increased autonomy and developmental opportunities currently being enjoyed by local councils under the Oyebanji administration.

According to him, the facility underwent a comprehensive upgrade involving structural renovation, installation of modern medical equipment and deployment of a renewable energy system to guarantee uninterrupted healthcare services.

He disclosed that the power infrastructure comprises 20 units of 550W high-efficiency solar panels, an 8kW Deye inverter and a 16kWh Deye battery storage system, providing reliable electricity for critical medical operations.

The LCDA chairman also highlighted other health interventions undertaken by his administration, including a three-year nutrition programme in partnership with the Bountiful Children Foundation (BCF), USA, which benefited more than 1,100 malnourished children across 10 communities.

He added that free medical outreaches had also been conducted in collaboration with Agbeyewa Farms and the Nigerian Youth Congress (NYC).

The Olu of Itapaji, Oba AbdulAzeez Abdulakareem Adebanjo, commended Governor Oyebanji for his administration’s consistent support for the community and pledged that residents would take ownership of the facility and protect it from vandalism.

The monarch appealed for additional government support, including perimeter fencing, security personnel and resident nurses to ensure optimal utilisation of the centre.

In recognition of his contributions to community development, Oba Adebanjo conferred the traditional titles of Amuludun of Itapaji and Atayese of Itapaji on Prince Michael Ogungbemi.

As part of the event, the LCDA chairman also unveiled an economic empowerment programme benefiting 400 residents.

The beneficiaries included:

- 100 farmers who received high-grade agrochemicals;

- 100 farmers who received knapsack sprayers;

- 100 small business owners who received cash grants to expand their enterprises; and

- 100 vulnerable residents who received food palliatives.

The commissioning ceremony was attended by several senior government officials, including the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Health, Mrs. Olusola Igotun; Permanent Secretary, Ekiti State Hospitals Management Board, Dr. Olasunkanmi Alabi; Executive Secretary, Primary Health Care Development Agency, Dr. Akintunde Ogunsakin; General Manager, EKHIS, Dr. Charles Doherty, as well as traditional rulers, religious leaders and local government officials.

SENATOR YEMI ADARAMODU CELEBRATES MRS. CECILIA ADEBAYO AT 85.

SENATOR YEMI ADARAMODU CELEBRATES MRS. CECILIA ADEBAYO AT 85.

The Senate Spokesperson, Senator Yemi Adaramodu, has congratulated Mrs. Cecilia Adebayo, JP, on her 85th birthday anniversary, describing the milestone as a celebration of a life marked by grace, purpose, faith and distinguished service to humanity.

In a goodwill message, Senator Adaramodu said Mrs. Adebayo’s 85 years of life reflect God’s abundant grace and a legacy of integrity, compassion and dedication that has positively impacted her family, community and everyone privileged to know her.

The Senator, who noted that Mrs. Adebayo is the mother of the Chief of Staff to the Governor of Ekiti State, commended her enduring values and commitment to raising a family rooted in excellence, character and service to society.

On behalf of his family and the people of Ekiti South Senatorial District, Senator Adaramodu prayed for Mrs. Adebayo’s continued good health, renewed strength, divine peace and many more years of joy, fulfilment and abundant blessings.

“Happy 85th Birthday, Ma. Congratulations and best wishes always,” he said.

VENITE UNIVERSITY RECEIVES FUTES MANAGEMENT, EXPLORES AREAS OF COLLABORATION.

VENITE UNIVERSITY RECEIVES FUTES MANAGEMENT, EXPLORES AREAS OF COLLABORATION.

Venite University, Iloro-Ekiti, on Thursday, 13 August 2026, received the Management of the Federal University of Technology and Environmental Sciences (FUTES), Iyin-Ekiti, on a courtesy visit aimed at strengthening cordial inter-university relations and exploring areas of collaboration between the two institutions.

The FUTES delegation, led by its Vice-Chancellor, Professor James O. Aribisala, was warmly received by the Vice-Chancellor of Venite University, Professor Charity Aremu, alongside principal officers and members of staff. Professor Aribisala congratulated Professor Aremu on her leadership and commended Venite University’s rapid institutional growth and expanding academic programmes.

Speaking on the purpose of the visit, the FUTES Vice-Chancellor emphasised the importance of regular interaction and networking among universities within Ekiti State. 

He expressed FUTES’ readiness to collaborate with Venite University, particularly in research and innovation, knowledge sharing, interdisciplinary projects and the development of solutions to challenges affecting Ekiti State and Nigeria at large.

Responding, the Vice-Chancellor of Venite University welcomed the delegation and expressed Management’s readiness to deepen collaboration with FUTES in research and other areas of mutual interest. 

She highlighted the recent full accreditation of the Nursing Science programme as a significant milestone and identified opportunities for joint research, academic mentorship, access to specialised equipment and library resources, knowledge sharing, conferences and accreditation support.

Professor Aremu also proposed the establishment of an association comprising the eight universities in Ekiti State, including the newly licensed university, to provide a common platform for collaboration, research, conferences, community engagement and the collective advancement of higher education in the State.

The visit concluded with an exchange of gifts and a group photograph, followed by a closing prayer. The FUTES delegation thereafter departed Venite University feeling excited.

 

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