Gov. Fayemi fulfils pledge to Ekiti sports medalists, spices up their new year celebrations with financial rewards 

All the athletes who won medals for Ekiti at the last National Sports Festival in Edo state today heaved a sigh of relief as each of them got cheques from the Ekiti state government as rewards for their performaces.

It was a big relief for the Ministry of Youth and Sports Development and the Sports Council that had hitherto been calming the nerves of the athletes since the governor pledged to financially reward them for being worthy ambassadors of the state through Sports.

Some of the athletes said the financial rewards had come at the best time when they could achieve something meaningful prior to the new year 2022.

The Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Hon. Micheal Awopetu who supervised the distribution of the cheques to the athletes in the presence of their coaches and other officials congratulated them for being counted of the rewards.

Hon. Awopetu also commended the state governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi for making good his promise despite the current turbulent economic downturn in the country and beyond.

He noted that the kind gesture of the governor was a morale booster with an assurance that the state athletes would not let down the state in subsequent sporting competitions.

The Sports Commissioner also expressed delight at the initiative of the Sports Council Management headed by Hon. Olusola Osetoba and the  General Manager of the Sports Council, Mr Adekunle Adeyemi towards exploring and nurturing talents from the nooks and crannies of the state that could represent the state in future national sporting competitions. 

In his speech , the General Manager, Mr Adekunle Adeyemi who could not hide his joy was full of praises for the state governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi on the fulfilment of his promises to reward the outstanding athletes.

He assured that the management of the Sports Council will continue to strive towards ensuring impressive representation at all national and international sporting competitions.

On behalf of the athletes, a gymnast, Similoluwa Akingbasote thanked governor Fayemi for the financial rewards with a promise that the state athletes would not relent at being worthy ambassadors of the state through Sports.

The recipients of the financial rewards included all the gold, silver and bronze medalists at the 2020 National Sports Festival in Edo state, the two Ekiti athletes who won a gold and a  bronze at the World Under 20 Athletics Championship in Kenya as well some other major national sporting competitions in 2021.

Gold medalists got 300k,silver medalists got 250k and 200k went to bronze medalists while their coaches and organizing secretaries were not left out of the goodies courtesy of Ekiti state government.

Yuletide; Sen, Opeyemi Bamidele floods Ekiti with Rice.

Begins Distribution  in 177 Wards in Ekiti State

The Chairman of Southern Senators Forum, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele has began distribution of bags of rice and other gifts to all indigenes of Ekiti state in 177 wards ahead of Christmas celebration.

Opeyemi in a statement issued by the media Office directed that the Christmas gifts must be distributed to everyone that shows up at the distribution centers across the state.

According to the statement, the distribution of rice and other gifts should not be misconstrued as the campagin strategy , but as  fundamental principle upon which Christmas is predicated which all about  sharing and giving.

The statement reads in part, "The spirit of the season requires every one of us to give out, share love and happiness. 

"Based on this fundamental and social tradition Senator Michael Opeyemi Bamidele is embarking on sharing of Christmas gifts across the Sixteen Local Government Areas in Ekiti State.

"The distribution itself is however not limited to party members alone as it is targeted at the right sector of the social order who may not be able to comprehend the demands and pressure of the moment. 

"The distribution is done through the Ward Chairmen and Local Government Chairmen who represent the general public to ascertain appropriateness in distribution. These are the pickup points and people should take advantage of them and share with MOB in this period of Christmas."

SWAN NATIONAL PRESIDENT, SIRAWOO APPLAUDS EKITI CHAIRMAN'S PRAGMATISM, PROMISES TO SUPPORT

For members of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) Ekiti state chapter, the 2021 Boxing Day was a day with a difference as they gathered to merry and give thanks to God for His grace and protection in the outgoing year.

The SWAN members were invited for end of year Get-together tagged GOGETTER RECOUP being an intiative of the state chairman, Qozeem Oladapo as members from various media outfits converged to unwind, wine and dine.

The special moment of the occasion was the contribution of the National President of SWAN, Mr Honour Sirawoo who put a live video call through to the chairman.

The National President who took his time to felicitate every member in attendance congratulated Ekiti state for ranking among the most-proactive chapters in the country.

He recalled the support he had accorded the state in the past through the donation of a trophy to SWAN with a promise to do more towards strengthening the Ekiti State chapter of SWAN.

Mr Sirawoo also promised to do the needful when called upon to attract the attention of the state government towards the indispensable activities of the Association aimed at entrenching a society devoid of rancour and social vices among the youth.

He also urged SWAN in Ekiti state to synergize with the Ministry of Sport and the Sports Council in the area of capacity building for SWAN members by soliciting support for seminars and workshops for members.

While applauding some of the programs initiated by Qozeem Oladapo, the SWAN No 1 person promised to support the present Ekiti SWAN executive to actualize it's purpose driven vision.

Responding, the Ekiti SWAN chairman who was elated to have the National President talk to members in Ekiti via live video call promised not to relent at making the state a force to reckon with in the country.

Oladapo who thanked the president and Southwest VP for extending their age long support that previous adminstrations had enjoyed to the present executive vowed to keep up the impressive performances that have earned it National recognition and applaud.

Members of SWAN in Ekiti state who described the occasion as first of its kind said it's an ideal way to celebrate "ourselves" having worked all through the year to please and entertain the teeming sports enthusiasts via their various sports programs on radio , tv, blogs and newspapers.

The GOGETTER RECOUP which connotes "Reflection, Entrenchment, Commendation, Observation, Unleashing and Projection" was initiated by Qozeem Oladapo and supported by his friends in the sports Circle in Ekiti state.

Those who supported the program financially included the South West Patron of SWAN, Asiwaju Oyedeji Olajubu, Chairman Board of Trustees of Ekiti AllStars, Chief Olu Oloworeemo, INEC PRO, Alhaji Taiwo Gbadegesin, Rector Crown Polytechnic, Mr Kolawole Ajisola, and Police PRO in Ekiti state, Sunday Abutu. 

The event took place at the VIP LOUNGE, FAJUYI PARK in Ado Ekiti on Sunday December 26 (Boxing Day)

Xmas; Adelugba Doles Out Foods,  Exercise Books, Other Gifts To Constituent

The people of Emure Constituency got the best of the Christmas celebration feeling at the weekend as the  lawmaker representing them at the State House of Assembly, Hon. Olubunmi Adelugba  distributed exercise books and other gift items to children in the constituent in the spirit of the yuletide.

The Lawmaker said the gesture was to put smiles on the faces of the children ahead of the christmas and New Year celebrations.

 

The children beaming with smiles rendered various songs to eulogize the lawmaker whom they said had always prioritize the welfare of people in her constituent.

Ekiti State Sport Council Chairman,  Hon. Olusola Osetoba who was at the occasion to identify with Hon.Adelugba described the lawmaker as a role model.

She noted that Hon.Olubunmi Adelugba has been an exemplary ambassador of Emure Constituency at the House of Assembly.

Other Constituent leaders at the event were the Vice Chairman of Emure LGA, Hon Abiodun Oladele, APC State Auditor, Hon, Kehinde Ogundare , Hon Prince Toyin Jide Ojo, among others.

Philanthropists, Unionists leader bag Roundoffnews Award of Excellence.

A well known politician and Philanthropist, Hon. Bayo Ajayi and three Unionists in Ekiti State has honoured with an award of excellence by Roundoffnews media consult. 

The Unionists are the chairman, Trade Union Congress Ekiti State chapter, Comrade Sola Adigun, Chairman, Academic Staff Union of Universities, Ekiti State University Chapter, Comr. Kayode Arogundade and the Chairman National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwive Ekiti State chapter, Comr. Kayode Fatomiluyi and including a legal luminary Barrister Tajudeen Ahmed. 

The awardees were officially decorated at the launch program of the 3rd edition of Roundoffnews magazine held on Sunday 19th of December, 2021 at the Pensioner's Hall, Old Governor's Office Ado-Ekiti. 

In his speech the Director of Roundoffnews Media Consult, Mr. Kayode Babatuyi, affirmed that the recognition was without bias but a step to acknowledge their incredible, humanitarian and selfless services to humanity developments.

18th December 2021

Dear esteemed and beloved SWAN member, 

INVITATION TO GO-GETTER RECOUP

I am humbly using this medium to humbly invite us all to a GET TOGETHER for all Sports Journalists in Ekiti State.

The proposed Get-Together to be held at Salaam Cuisine , Adebayo, Ado Ekiti on Sunday December 26, 2021 as from 5pm is a personal initiative of mine as the chief servant of Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) Ekiti State.

The Get-Together tagged "Gogetter Recoup" is expected to create an avenue for us all to merry, reflect and project into the new year having diligently worked all through the year to meet the yearnings of the ever growing a sport enthusiasts globally.

*The GOGETTER RECOUP simply  depicts

✓REFLECT, ✓ENCOURAGE, ✓COMMEND, 

✓OBSERVE, 

✓UNLEASH

✓PROJECT

Pls be informed that the Get Together is powered by FRIENDS OF QOZEEM and at no cost to SWAN including 👇

*Hon.Joseph Olatunji (Chairman, EKHA Committee on Youth & Sports)

*Chief Olu Oloworeemo (Allstars, Ekiti Veteran)

*Dimeji Olootu (Manager, Atlas Hotel, Ikere Road)

*Ceo, Salaam Cuisine)

More Friends to join soon.

It will be appreciated if we could all use our various media and social media platforms to appreciate their support as from Monday December 20.

Please find below the logistics required for the GOGETTER RECOUP:

Come lets grab our copies of :

✓Food

✓Drinks

✓Wine

✓Barbeque

✓Customized Diary

✓Music + comedy

✓Lots more😃😃

Yours in Sports ,

Qozeem Oladapo

Ceo, De Gogetter Multi Links & Chairman , SWAN, Ekiti state.

Ekiti Lawmaker, Adelugba facilitates World bank Projects at Ekiti communities

The Lawmaker representing Emure Constituency at the Ekiti State House of Assembly, Hon. Olubunmi Adelugba has volunteered to attract the implementation of World Bank Projects at Eporo Ekiti in Emure Local Government Area.

The lawmaker who led officials of the Ekiti State Community and Social Development Agency (EKCSDA) to Emure and Eporo communities to present the World Bank Assistance Projects was touched by the challenges being faced by the people in the communities regarding social amenities.

After listening to the plights of the people , she said the State government had been trying its best to impact on every community in the state within the available resources .

She noted that the State governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi has surpassed the expectations of Ekiti people in the aspect of provision and rehabilitation of infrastructure in almost all the communities across the state, especially with the little resources of the state. 

Recall that Ekiti State Goverment through the EKCSDA Cares had selected some Communities for the World Bank Intervention Program, hence the intervention of Hon.Adelugba through the provision of the required counterpart fund to facilitate the projects.

People in the community who trooped out to cheer the lawmaker with songs of appreciation thanked her for coming to the aide of the community by influencing numerous developmental projects to her Constituency.

One of the community Leaders who spoke at the event, Hon. Deborah Abdulazeez discribed Hon. Olubunmi Adelugba as a worthy representative who placed premium on the development of her community.

She mentioned some the construction of Modern Motor Park, electricity intervention and influencing employments of youths into key ministries were some of the numerous achievements of the lawmaker at Eporo in Emure Local Government.

At the occasion, Hon. Adelugba urged the Eporo Community Development Committee to ensure synergy with the world Bank Assistance Projects through the Ekiti State Community and Social Development Agency (EKCSDA) to ensure speedy completion of the projects.

The Lawmaker appreciated the people for granting her the privilege to serve them noting that the support from her constituency had helped her to use the legislative platform to bring about socio-economic Development at Emure Constituency.

She also thanked the governor of the state Dr Kayode Fayemi for giving her the enabling environment and platform to serve the people.

The Baale of Eporo, Chief Adeduro Okeya said Hon. Adelugba has performed well by surpassing people's expectations.

 

In the same vein, the Elemure of Emure-Ekiti, Oba Emmanuel Adebayo has hailed the first female lawmaker from Emure Constituency, Hon. Olubunmi Adelugba for her impressive efforts at bringing dividends of democracy to her constituency 

Oba Adebayo who was represented by the Owajoba of Emure Ekiti, Chief Faleyimu at the inauguration of EKSCDA projects in Emure said the community was proud of the exemplary performance of the lawmaker since she assumed office in June 2019.

The royal father urged people of Emure keep their faith in the legislator and support her in her political sojourn stressing that any form of divisive tendency should be avoided .