Oyebanji Congratulates Oore on appointment as S/W Coordinator of National Council of Traditional Rulers.

Oyebanji Congratulates Oore on appointment as S/W Coordinator of National Council of Traditional Rulers.

Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji has congratulated the paramount ruler of Otun Ekiti, his royal majesty, Oba Adekunle Adeagbo on his appointment as the Coordinator, Southwest Nigeria, National Council of Traditional Rulers of Nigeria.

Governor Oyebanji, in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Yinka Oyebode, described the appointment of the reverred traditional ruler as another great feat for Ekiti as a people.

 Oore of Otun, Oba Adekunle Adeagbo.

He described Oba Adeagbo as a reliable and amiable traditional leader who is passionate about the development of his people in particular and Nigeria in general, adding that his display of uncommon ingenuity before and after his coronation has endered him to the hearts of both the common people and the elite class in the country. 

The Governor said he has absolute confidence in the ability of the Monarch to perform resistant well in the new assignment and use the platform to further elevate traditional institution in the country. 

“On behalf of my wife, the Government, and good people of Ekiti State, I wish the Oore of Otun, Oba Adekunle Adeagbo a fruitful and rewarding service to his fatherland as he steps in a new role of leading other Obas in the Southwest”, Oyebanji said.

GOV OYEBANJI EXPRESSES CONDOLENCES ON IWUANYANWU'S DEATH.

GOV OYEBANJI EXPRESSES CONDOLENCES ON IWUANYANWU'S DEATH.

Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Biodun Oyebanji, has expressed his condolences on the demise of the President-General of the pan-Igbo socio-cultural group, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu.

Chief Iwuanyanwu passed on Thursday at the age of 82.

The Governor in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media, Yinka Oyebode, described the death of Chief Iwuanyanwu as a great loss to the Igbo race and the Nigerian nation.

He said the deceased made a great impact in his lifetime as a politician, businessman, industrialist, publisher and community leader.

Governor Oyebanji noted that the late Chief Iwuanyanwu built bridges of friendship across ethnic nationalities, religions and cultures and worked hard in promoting unity among Nigerians of different backgrounds.

The Ekiti helmsman pointed out that the late Chief Iwuanyanwu contributed immensely to the nation's economy in areas of construction, real estate, publishing, shipping, aviation, among others creating jobs for thousands of Nigerians.

He hailed the deceased for being an apostle of politics without bitterness in his lifetime seeing politics as an avenue to serve his country and deepen democratic culture.

He added that the United sterling qualities and worth of the deceased made his kinsmen to entrust the leadership of the Ohanaeze Ndigbo on him and this was visible in the way he used the position to promote the unity of Nigeria.

Governor Oyebanji prayed God to grant the family members, associates and admirers of the deceased the fortitude to bear the loss urging them to be consoled by the good legacies he left behind.

“On behalf of the Government and good people of Ekiti State, I commiserate with the immediate family of the late Chief Iwuanyawu, the Champion Newspaper family, the Ohanaeze Ndigbo and the good people of the Southeast on the passing of this great Nigerian patriot. May God grant him eternal rest”

Oyebanji inaugurates digital library built by Senate Leader.

Oyebanji inaugurates digital library built by Senate Leader.                                                                                .…Gov Lauds Senator MOB on array of constituency projects in Ekiti.

It was a busy day for Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji on Friday as he traversed several communities in Ekiti Central Senatorial District of the state flagging of various projects facilitated by the Senate Leader and the Senator, representing the district, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele.

The projects, which are of immense economic, social and educational value included male and female hostels for medical students of Ekiti State University, a two kilometer road within the campus, an old people’s home, modern night market, a road project all in his country home, Iyin Ekiti as well as a digital library in Ado- Ekiti among others.

Inaugurating the digital Library in Ado-Ekiti, Governor Oyebanji commended the developmental strides of Senator Bamidele and how he had cooperated with his administration in the state by attracting many federal projects to the state. The Governor also called on residents of the area to continue to give their maximum support to the Senator in his efforts to contribute to the overall development of the state.

The Governor, who also eulogized Senator Bamidele’s leadership capacity, especially on his role as the Senate leader, noted that he had been a unifying factor among Senators irrespective of tribe or religion.

Emphasising the need to utilize the library facility, the Governor appealed to students and youths across the state to make proper use of the library in the quest to acquire knowledge, adding that his joy is to see the facility being put to adequate use.

He stressed the need for youth to go all out to acquire knowledge, stressing that education remained the greatest legacy that could be bequeath on anyone. 

The Governor affirmed that his government would continue to invest in education as well as collaborate with people of like minds to reposition education in the state. He called on other well-meaning Nigerians to invest in education and youth development. 

“I am aware that in this senatorial district, we have more than ten projects in various stages of completion that the senator is undertaking, but this library is especially very critical and dear to my heart because of the impact it would have on our youth. This library is not just a library, it’s a digital library, and I plead with our youths especially the students to make Maximum use of the facility”, The Governor added. 

In his remarks, Senator Bamidele disclosed that the library was named after his former teacher and school principal, the late Bishop Gabriel Oloniyo, whom he met in 1976 when he was admitted to Egba-Owode Grammar School. 

Senator Bamidele, who handed over the library to the state government as part of his contributions to the growth and development of the state, affirmed the importance of a digital library to the present jet age and an instrument to assist indigent students who may not possess the wherewithal to procure needed books while in school.

He also expressed his appreciation to Governor Biodun Oyebanji for giving him the opportunity to contribute his quota to the development of the state in the various capacity that he could stressing the fact that the Governor had given all members of the National Assembly a list of his expectation from them and that they have all tried their best to achieve those demands.

“It is really my pleasure to handover this digital library built in honour of late Bishop Gboyega Oloniyo to the state. Thank God for the encouragement that this project is hitting the target set by his Excellency for the nine National Assembly members. He stated.

Also speaking at the event, the Head of Service, Dr Olufolake  Olomojobi commended the Senate Leader for the project, stressing that she was a product of  public library both at her secondary and university levels. 

The flag off event also had in attendance speaker of the state House of Assembly, Rt. Hon, Adeoye Aribasoye; members of the state executive council; Secretary to the State Government, Dr Habibat Adubiaro, members of the traditional council and other stakeholders.Oyebanji inaugurates digital library built by Senate Leader

… Gov Lauds Senator MOB on array of constituency projects in Ekiti

It was a busy day for Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji on Friday as he traversed several communities in Ekiti Central Senatorial District of the state flagging of various projects facilitated by the Senate Leader and the Senator, representing the district, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele.

The projects, which are of immense economic, social and educational value included male and female hostels for medical students of Ekiti State University, a two kilometer  road within the campus, an old people’s home, modern night market, a road project all in his country home, Iyin Ekiti as well as a digital library in Ado- Ekiti among others.

Inaugurating the digital Library in Ado-Ekiti, Governor Oyebanji commended the developmental strides of Senator Bamidele and how he had cooperated with his administration in the state by attracting many federal projects to the state. The Governor also called on residents of the area to continue to give their maximum support to the Senator in his efforts to contribute to the overall development of the state.

The Governor, who also eulogized Senator Bamidele’s leadership capacity, especially on his role as the Senate leader, noted that he had been a unifying factor among Senators irrespective of tribe or religion.

Emphasising the need to utilize the library facility, the Governor appealed to students and youths across the state to make proper use of the library in the quest to acquire knowledge, adding that his joy is to see the facility being put to adequate use.

He stressed the need for youth to go all out to acquire knowledge, stressing that education remained the greatest legacy that could be bequeath on anyone. 

The Governor affirmed that his government would continue to invest in education as well as collaborate with people of like minds to reposition education in the state. He called on other well-meaning Nigerians to invest in education and youth development. 

“I am aware that in this senatorial district, we have more than ten projects in various stages of completion that the senator is undertaking, but this library is especially very critical and dear to my heart because of the impact it would have on our youth. This library is not just a library, it’s a digital library, and I plead with our youths especially the students to make Maximum use of the facility”, The Governor added. 

In his remarks, Senator Bamidele disclosed that the library was named after his former teacher and school principal, the late Bishop Gabriel Oloniyo, whom he met in 1976 when he was admitted to Egba-Owode Grammar School. 

Senator Bamidele, who handed over the library to the state government as part of his contributions to the growth and development of the state, affirmed the importance of a digital library to the present jet age and an instrument to assist indigent students who may not possess the wherewithal to procure needed books while in school.

He also expressed his appreciation to Governor Biodun Oyebanji for giving him the opportunity to contribute his quota to the development of the state in the various capacity that he could stressing the fact that the Governor had given all members of the National Assembly a list of his expectation from them and that they have all tried their best to achieve those demands.

“It is really my pleasure to handover this digital library built in honour of late Bishop Gboyega Oloniyo to the state. Thank God for the encouragement that this project is hitting the target set by his Excellency for the nine National Assembly members. He stated.

Also speaking at the event, the Head of Service, Dr Olufolake  Olomojobi commended the Senate Leader for the project, stressing that she was a product of  public library both at her secondary and university levels. 

The flag off event also had in attendance speaker of the state House of Assembly, Rt. Hon, Adeoye Aribasoye; members of the state executive council; Secretary to the State Government, Dr Habibat Adubiaro, members of the traditional council and other stakeholders.

Ekiti Youth Empowered in Agricultural Endeavours under FADAMA Project.

Ekiti Youth Empowered in Agricultural Endeavours under FADAMA Project.

By Olamide Akinwumi.

In a significant move to bolster agricultural productivity and youth engagement, qualified members of the Ekiti Youth Entrepreneurs Cooperative Multipurpose Society (CMS) were empowered today in various agricultural endeavours under the FADAMA project in Ekiti State.

The initiative, directed by Governor Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji, aims to encourage the youth to return to farming and produce 50% of their food consumption. This aligns with the governor's vision of sustainable agriculture and youth empowerment in the state.

Beneficiaries of the project were provided with essential resources for various agricultural sectors. In poultry farming, they received 50-day-old chicks, vaccines, glucose, and a bag of feed. For cassava farming, they were given 8-month-old harvest-due cassava stems and herbicides. Fish farming enthusiasts were supplied with fish fingerlings and feed, while those venturing into tomato farming received seeds and herbicides.

Yemi Olubusoye, the Special Assistant on Youth Empowerment to the Ekiti State Governor, expressed gratitude to Governor Oyebanji, the Commissioner for Agriculture, and the State Coordinator for the FADAMA project for their support and consideration. "The beneficiaries are saying thank you. God bless you all," Olubusoye remarked.

This empowerment initiative is expected to significantly impact the agricultural sector in Ekiti State, promoting self-sufficiency and economic growth among the youth.

2026: No vacancy in Ekiti Government House - Senate Leader.

2026: No vacancy in Ekiti Government House - Senate Leader.

… As Ekiti NASS caucus plans public endorsement of Oyebanji for second term.

The Senate Leader, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele (Ekiti Central) has declared that he and other members of Ekiti State Caucus in the National Assembly would join hands with other progressive minded people to support Governor Biodun Oyebanji for second term in office based on the Governor’s excellent performance and exemplary leadership quality.

The Senate Leader, who spoke at Igede-Ekiti on Friday during an inspection of some of his constituency projects across Ekiti Central Senatorial district, said himself and other National Assembly members from the state would soon publicly declare their support for the Governor’s second term in office. The declaration, according to him would be give wide publicity in all the national daily and broadcast media. 

Senator Bamidele who was accompanied on the project inspection and inauguration by Governor Biodun Oyebanji said the Governor’s transformative leadership and people oriented policies and programmes has brought a lot of significant development to the state and its people.

The Senate Leader who affirmed that Governor Oyebanji’s ability to unify every political tendencies in the state and mobilize the people for development has brought a huge and significant growth to the state.

He explained that the Governor has continued to collaborate with members of the National Assembly and get them actively involved in his development agenda. 

The Senator said he is able to carry out a lot of constituency projects across the six local governments that make up his Central Senatorial District because the Governor has created and sustained an atmosphere of peace and tranquility in the state that is devoid of hostility and mutual suspicion. 

He said the peaceful atmosphere, coupled with the Governor’s open hands to the various political tendencies has encouraged everyone to contribute his quotas to the development of the state. 

"I want to use this opportunity to thank our Governor, I say this everywhere I go to, if you elected somebody to represent you in Abuja and he comes back home to do something it is because they allow him to come back home. If they don't allow us, we will just remain in Abuja, we will not pass our boundary. 

“But we have a Governor today who will sit down with us and say this is what our people need, if you want to do your constituency project, please, work on this list and I know that market development was part of what the Governor discussed with us, transformer was part of it, solar street light was part of it and by the grace of God every member of the national Assembly would pick from the list given to us by the Governor because if we do not do what the people want at where they want it, it will be useless.

“Your Excellency, we are proud of you and I know that by the grace of God like everyone is saying, anybody that thinks there is vacancy in 2026 is only deceiving himself and I am begging you, don't let anybody deceive our people. You sent nine of us to Abuja, three senator and six House of Representative members and at the appropriate time, the nine of us will do our advert jointly signed endorsing Governor Oyebanji as our consensus candidate in all the dailies" the Senator stated. 

“Speaking further, the Senator who promised to rebuild the Igede- Ekiti market to Iyin Ekiti standard, said all the market, solar power, roads and hospital projects would be replicated across the six local Government areas on the district. 

Governor Oyebanji, in his response, hailed the commitment of the Senator Leader and his colleagues in the National Assembly to Ekiti development adding that their exemplary performance underscored the importance of electing people of proven integrity and capacity as representatives in government.

EKITI FIRST LADY HAILS TINUBU'S WIFE FOR GIFTING WIDOWS BAGS OF RICE.

EKITI FIRST LADY HAILS TINUBU'S WIFE FOR GIFTING WIDOWS BAGS OF RICE.                  .....Pledges to increase the number of Back to School Beneficiaries.

Wife of Ekiti State Governor, Dr. Olayemi Oyebanji has hailed the First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, for always giving succour to the vulnerable and the less privileged in the society.

Dr. Oyebanji who showered encomium on Senator Tinubu for deeming it fit to send another round of palliative in bags of rice for distribution to the vulnerable (widows inclusive) in Ekiti State under her Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) Project described the wife of the President as a "mother indeed and a compassionate woman."

Ekiti First Lady expressed gratitude to the mother of the nation on Friday while performing the symbolic handover of some of the bags of rice to the representatives of widows' associations in the state for onward distribution to needy widows in all the local council areas of the state.

Dr. Oyebanji said she was duty bound to disclose the source from which the consignment of rice came urging the benefitting widows' groups to always appreciate Senator Remi Tinubu's gesture and also pray for enablement to fulfill her lofty desires to better the lots of the less privileged in the country; especially the women and children.

"Let me start by thanking H.E. Senator Oluremi Tinubu because she is doing a lot of things to better the lots of the less privileged people in Nigeria. I must let you know that these bags of rice came from Mummy Remi Tinubu for the vulnerable members of our society.

"The matters of women and children are of utmost concern to her. So many times, l have been to Abuja taking our people to benefit from the goodies of her Renewed Hope Initiative.

"For instance, we have taken our women farmers to Abuja for support for their farming activities on the RHI platform.

Likewise, our students have benefitted from the scholarship award on the education platform of the Renewed Hope Initiative. 

"These are parts of H.E. Senator Tinubu's good works in order to give relief to our people during these challenging times.

Governors' wives are the coordinator of RHI in their respective states, and whatever she wants to give to women, she channels it through us. 

These bags of rice are from Mummy Tinubu for our vulnerable women," Dr. Oyebanji said.

She disclosed that the distribution exercise incorporated various widows' groups in Ekiti State.

Dr. Oyebanji noted that the people of Ekiti State have benefited immensely from the various components of H.E Senator Remi Tinubu's RHI. 

This includes Elders' Support Programme for the elderly, where a sum of N25 million was distributed to 250 elders at the rate of N100,000 per head.

Scholarships for deserving indigent students and Agricultural Support Programme for women, among others are parts of the kind gestures that extended to beneficiaries in Ekiti by Senator Tinubu on RHI platform.

According to the Ekiti Governor's wife, the various largesse received so far from the nation's First Lady complement the support the less privileged persons in the state have enjoyed though her Widows and Orphans Hope (WAOH) Project, Back to School Initiative and other support schemes for the vulnerable segment of the population.

Dr. Oyebanji used the opportunity of the event to announce that the number of beneficiaries of her Back to School Initiative to assist indigent pupils would increase from the 400 figure of last year to 500 this year when the programme comes on stream in August.

She gave an assurance that as long as her husband, Governor Biodun Oyebanji, remains on the saddle as Ekiti helmsman, the interest of widows would always receive paramount attention to alleviate their suffering and empower them economically.

Dr. Oyebanji enjoined the representatives of the groups to ensure that the rice is shared to needy widows in their domains. This is to ensure that the impact of the gesture is felt at the grassroots level.

A former commissioner in the state, Chief (Mrs.) Ronke Okusanya and Ekiti State All Progressives Congress (APC) Women Leader, Mrs. Caroline Egunlusi commended Senator Tinubu for her gesture and also hailed the First Lady for her care for widows and vulnerable people in the state.

Earlier in her remarks, the WAOH Coordinator, Mrs. Kemi Dairo noted that Dr. Oyebanji has been replicating what Senator Tinubu is doing at the national level, noting that "any widow that comes to her office with tears leaves with smiles."

She urged the beneficiaries to always assist Ekiti First Lady with prayers in appreciation of the tremendous and life-changing impact of her pet project on the them.

A total number of eighteen groups including WAOH Widows, Ekiti Widows Association, Police Officers Widows Association, Para -military Widows Association, Christian Assocation of Nigeria Widows, Muslim Widows, Nigeria Women Council Widows and widow-based Non-Governmental Organizations received bags of rice for onward sharing to their members.

Fayemi Mourns Passing of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Leader, Chief Emmanuel Nwayanwu.

Fayemi Mourns Passing of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Leader, Chief Emmanuel Nwayanwu.

Late Chief Emmanuel Nwayanwu, leader of the Ohaneze Ndigbo social-cultural Group. 

Dr Kayode Fayemi, the immediate-past Governor of Ekiti State and former Chairman of the Nigerian Governors’ Forum (NGF) has expressed heartfelt sorrow on the passing of Chief Emmanuel Nwayanwu, leader of the Ohaneze Ndigbo social-cultural group. 

Dr. Kayode Fayemi.

In a press statement issued on his behalf by the head of the Fayemi Media Office in Abuja, Mallam Ahmad Sajoh, Fayemi described the late Nwayanwu as a respected elder statesman who dedicated his life to serving his people and promoting development causes in Nigeria.

Excerpts from the statement. 

“It is with deep sadness that I learned of the passing of Chief Emmanuel Chukwuemeka Nwayanwu, the President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo and a distinguished elder statesman. On behalf of myself and my family, I extend our heartfelt condolences to the Nwayanwu family, the people of Imo State, and the entire Igbo nation.

‘’Chief Nwayanwu's contributions to Nigeria's socio-economic and political landscape were immense and far-reaching. As a renowned entrepreneur, he created opportunities for countless Nigerians through his various business ventures. His passion for sports, exemplified by the Nwanyanwu Football Club, and his commitment to journalism through the Daily Champions newspaper, demonstrated his belief in nurturing talent and fostering public discourse.

‘’In his role as the leader of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Chief Nwayanwu worked tirelessly to promote unity and advance the interests of the Igbo people while also advocating for a more cohesive and equitable Nigeria. His wisdom, diplomacy, and dedication to national unity will be sorely missed, especially in these challenging times.

‘’As we mourn the loss of this great Nigerian, let us also celebrate his remarkable life and legacy. Chief Nwayanwu's journey from a young civil engineering graduate to a respected national leader is an inspiration to us all. His life reminds us of the power of vision, hard work, and commitment to community.

‘’May his soul rest in perfect peace, and may his family find comfort in the knowledge that he lived a life of purpose and left an indelible mark on our nation's history.’’

Signed 

Mallam Ahmad Sajoh

Head, the Fayemi Media Office

June 26, 2024