Tinubu 'll Secure Nigeria, Smash Criminal Syndicates, First Lady Oluremi Tinubu Assures Ekiti Obas.

Tinubu 'll Secure Nigeria, Smash Criminal Syndicates, First Lady Oluremi Tinubu Assures Ekiti Obas.

...as monarchs call for review of kidnapping law, back state police. 

Nigeria's First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has assured Nigerians of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's unshakeable commitment to security of lives and properties of citizens through stronger internal security plan and building of security alliances with developed nations. 

The First Lady  said President Tinubu has entered into partnership with developed countries, like the United States of America and others, and taking internal security measures to smash those terrorising the country and stoking the fire of killings and kidnappings across the geopolitical zones. 

Senator Tinubu gave the assurance on Saturday, during her engagement with Ekiti State Traditional Rulers at a meeting held at Jibowu Hall, Government House, Ado- Ekiti during her one-day working visit to the state. 

Senator Tinubu, alongside Governor Biodun Oyebanji, Wife of the Vice President , Hajia Nana Shettima; the First Lady, Dr. Olayemi Oyebanji;  Senate Leader, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele and  the Deputy Governor, Chief (Mrs) Monisade Afuye, and other top government officials were in attendance at the meeting. 

Addressing the monarchs, the First Lady, who described the horrendous cases of kidnappings, banditry and killings as highly disheartening, revealed that  the President is committed to making the country safe for all citizens. She said a lot of efforts were ongoing to further secure the country and stamp out criminality but which could not be divulged publicly. 

Senator  Tinubu thanked the traditional rulers for their support for President Tinubu and Governor Biodun Oyebanji, saying this has been a veritable impetus driving the two leaders  to give their best in terms of commitment to good governance. 

"It is disheartening that we have this insecurity. A lot of foreign countries are helping  our nation. The US and some other developed countries are helping us in this matter. Some of those terrorising us are non- Nigerians. No matter what happens, we shall overcome, Nigeria is too great to be intimidated. 

"Let us bear in mind that we have a great country. Challenges will come, but collectively, we can tackle them. I can assure you, we don't have Mondays or Sundays, the President is working  round the clock to get this matter resolved. At times, Mr President will sleep at 3:00am and God has been faithful. Let us be prayerful about our nation. It is prayers that have taken us this far. 

"We want to thank Ekiti people for the tremendous support they are giving the President. Kabiyesi, I thank you immensely for your love and care for Mr President and Governor Oyebanji". 

Cataloguing what her initiative has done in Ekiti State, Senator Tinubu, said the Renewed Hope Initiative, her brainchild, had built an ultra modern ICT at Ekiti State University to boost the digital education of the youths, while also endowing prizes to the tune of N200 million for the undergraduates to broaden the scope of scholarship scheme in the institution. 

The Nigeria's First Lady added that her initiative had  empowered another  2,000 traders with N50,000 each to engage them in trading , while hundreds of elderly, vulnerable groups and  people living with disabilities are being helped to raise their standards of living through fruitful engagements under the current economy. 

"Kabiyesi, I didn't only come here to support Governor Biodun Oyebanji and the APC women campaign council, I am here to thank you for the love you have shown to Mr President in Ekiti State . I am humbled that you are all here and waited patiently. Your domains shall be peaceful by the grace of God. Long may you reign".

Eulogising the First Lady’s Renewed Hope Initiative for gradually transforming the lives of the Nigerian citizens, the Chairman, Ekiti State Council of Traditional Rulers and Ogoga of Ikere Ekiti ,  Oba Adejimi Adu Alagbado, called for expeditious review of the kidnapping law to stipulate strict punitive actions for those fanning the ember of crimes in the land. 

Oba Adu-Alagbado , also called on  President Tinubu to fastrack actions on the creation of the State Police, so that each state can have a stronger security architecture that can deal decisively with criminal elements terrorising the country. 

The Monarch applauded the President's wife for the respect and honour exhibited for the traditional rulers, saying this would remain indelible in the annals of history.

The monarch applauded the difficult and tasking policies being initiated by President Tinubu to tackle the multifaceted problems facing the country, saying the entire traditional council is solidly behind his administration. 

"Your Excellency, you are welcome to Ekiti State. We had in the past the wife of a president who championed a better life programme, but for Senator Oluremi Tinubu, you have taken your better life programme under Renewed Hope Initiative  to the Northeast, Northwest, Southwest and every part of the country. You have touched the lives of our people. We heard about you when you were in the Senate. We heard about how you transformed the lives of Lagos Central that you represented. 

"We thank the President through you for the affection he has shown  for our governor. Our Governor had always been praising  him for his fatherly role. Our message to the President is that we are with him totally. He is a special man that was ordained by God. 

“We knew about the obstacles. We knew how he had been tackling them. He is our son and we are proud of him, not just a son, but one that is doing wonders and making us proud.

"No country  is devoid of criminals. But there should be review of laws in the country dealing with issue of insecurity. Kidnapping has been on for some time. All those that are aiding and abetting kidnapping, we have not seen any punitive measures being taken against them. There should be a  review of the laws dealing with these murderers. 

"The bill for the creation of the state police should be fasttracked. Our people are not cowards, but our hands are tied, because our people can't carry AK 47 to face these criminals". 

Oba Adu-Alagbado, said President Tinubu stood tall and towering among the contestants and those showing intention to vie for the nation's number one seat. He said Ekiti people will support the President for a second term in office,  based on his good performance,  so he can do more.

EKITI 2026: TINUBU'S WIFE RALLIES SUPPORT FOR OYEBANJI, FLAGS OFF APC WOMEN CAMPAIGN.

EKITI 2026: TINUBU'S WIFE RALLIES SUPPORT FOR OYEBANJI, FLAGS OFF APC WOMEN CAMPAIGN.

The First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and National Chairman, Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI), Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has urged the electorate to re-elect Governor Biodun Oyebanji for a second term in the June 20 governorship election in Ekiti State.

Senator Tinubu said Governor Oyebanji deserves to be re-elected by the people of Ekiti State on the strength of what she described as "commendable and sterling performance and evidence of good governance." 

The First Lady who spoke on Saturday at the flag-off of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Women Campaign Rally for Governor Biodun Oyebanji’s re-election which was witnessed by a mammoth crowd at the Ekiti Parapo Pavilion, Ado-Ekiti, stressed that Oyebanji has done enough to justify re-election because the fortune of the state has changed for better in over three years in governance.

The First Lady who said she was in Ekiti just to appreciate the people of the state for their support for the Governor and his wife, Dr Olayemi Oyebanji, also canvassed support for her husband, President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election.

She said: "We came here just to appreciate Ekiti Kete for the support given to BAO (Oyebanji) and his wife so far. I want to plead with you, help me vote for BAO in the coming governorship election in Ekiti and in 2027, vote for Mr President (Tinubu) because things are changing for better.

"You have seen more money given to the states for them to work more for the people. The states no longer owe salaries. In Ekiti Stete things are going on fine here and you governor is doing a good job and should be voted in for a second term in office. I am very grateful to you for your support sir fat. Pls continue to support him so he can do more.”

Senator Tinubu particularly appreciated APC women in Ekiti for trooping out in large numbers to welcome her saying she was impressed with the reception accorded her at every place visited during her one-day working visit to the Land of Honour.

A major highlight of the event was a symbolic presentation of cheques of N50,000 to 2,000 women to support small scale businesses. The First Lady said the Wife of the Governor will supervise the disbursement. 

Governor Oyebanji in his remarks pledged a tally of 700,000 votes from the people of Ekiti State for Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election in appreciation of what he described as "unprecedented support the state had so far received from the President" which has positive changes the face of the state and bettered the standard of living of its people.

Earlier in the day, Senator Tinubu, who was accompanied by the wife of the Vice President, Hajia Nana Shettima and other national APC women top shots, was treated to an impressive reception at the Ekiti State Agro-Allied International Airport shortly after the presidential jet that conveyed her from Abuja touched down.

The First Lady also commissioned the newly built ICT Centre at the Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti, which was facilitated by her Renewed Hope Initiative. She equally held a meeting with Ekiti Obas under the aegis of the Ekiti State Traditional Rulers’ Councila t Lady Jibowu Hall, Government House, Ado Ekiti before attending the rally at the pavilion.

He also had a meeting with all Ekiti Obas at the Jibowu Hall, Government House, Ado Ekiti where they robbed minds on national issues.

First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu Commissions ICT Centre at EKSU, Reaffirms Commitment to Digital Empowerment.

First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu Commissions ICT Centre at EKSU, Reaffirms Commitment to Digital Empowerment.

Nigeria’s First Lady and National Chairman of the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI), Senator Oluremi Tinubu, on Saturday commissioned a state-of-the-art ICT Experience Centre at Ekiti State University, Ado Ekiti, describing the facility as a strategic investment in digital education, innovation and youth empowerment. 

The ICT centre, which was facilitated through her Renewed Hope Initiative in partnership with Tetfund was part of efforts to expand access to technology and digital opportunities for young Nigerians.

Dignitaries at the event include, Wife of the Vice President, Hajia Nana Shettima, Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji, his Ondo State Counterpart, Mr Lucky Aiyedatiwa, Wife of Ekiti State Governor, Dr Olayemi Oyebanji, Deputy Governor, Chief (Mrs) Monisade Afuye, Senate Leader, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele among others.

Speaking while commissioning the ICT centre, Senator Tinubu said the facility would provide students and other beneficiaries with the skills and tools required to thrive in the digital economy and compete favorably in the global digital stage. 

Stressing the importance of equipping young people with relevant technological knowledge to enhance innovation, entrepreneurship and national development, the First Lady noted that the ICT Experience Centre represents another milestone in the Renewed Hope Initiative’s interventions aimed at empowering women, youths and students across the country. 

She expressed confidence that the facility would serve as a hub for learning, creativity and technological advancement within the university community and beyond.

"I'm really happy to be in Ekiti, this is part of the programme that the Tinubu administration is rendering in partnership with the Renewed Hope Initiative which I chair,  and Tetfund, we were able to give this center to you and I pray that more will come to the state. We have done a lot of work in Ekiti State though the office of the First Lady", the First Lady asserted.

Earlier in their separate remarks, the Chancellor of the University, Dr Tunji Olowolafe and the Vice Chancellor, Prof Babatola Ayodele, expressed profound gratitude to the First Lady for facilitating the project. They described the centre as a valuable addition to the state’s educational infrastructure and a testament to the Federal Government’s commitment to human capital development.

They maintained that the facility would significantly enhance digital learning, research and innovation and  pledged to make effective use of the centre in advancing academic excellence and technological development at the university.

First Lady arrives Ekiti on working visit.

First Lady arrives Ekiti on working visit.

Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu arrived Ado-Ekiti on Saturday for a one-day working visit to the State.

Senator Tinubu, who is also the National Chairman, Renewed Hope Initiative arrived at the Ekiti Airport at exactly 01.09pm in a white Air bus flight number  5N-FGY.

The first lady was received by the Governor of Ekiti State, Mr Biodun Oyebanji, his Ondo State counterpart, Mr Lucky Aiyedatiwa, wife of Ekiti State Governor, Dr Olayemi Oyebanji, Deputy Governor, Chief (Mrs) Monisade Afuye, Senate leader, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele and members of the state executive council.

The First Lady was accompanied by the Wife of the Vice President, Hajia Nana Shettima; some wives of state governors, as well as some top officials. 

Senator Tinubu was treated to a rich Ekiti culture by members of the State Performing Arts Company on arrival at the airport. 

Other Dignitaries on Senator Tinubu’s entourage include the Minister of Women Affairs, Hajia Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, Wife of Deputy Senate President, Hajia Laila Barau, Wife of Chief of Staff, Mrs. Salamatu Gbajabiamila and wife of the Speaker, House of Representatives, Hajia Aisha Tajuudeen Abbas among others.

Immediately after the airport protocol, the First Lady proceeded to the Ekiti State University, Ado- Ekiti where she was billed to commission an ICT Centre facilitated by her Renewed Hope Initiative.

EKITI SET TO RECEIVE FIRST LADY, SENATOR OLUREMI TINUBU.

EKITI SET TO RECEIVE FIRST LADY, SENATOR OLUREMI TINUBU.

All is set for the arrival of the First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and National Chairman, Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI), Her Excellency, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, in Ado- Ekiti, Ekiti State capital for a one-day working visit on Saturday. 

Senator Tinubu will be accompanied on the visit by the Wife of the Vice President, Hajia Nana Shettima, some state First Ladies and top officials and will be received by Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji and the First Lady, Dr Olayemi Oyebanji, as well as other top state officials.

While in the State, Senator Tinubu will commission the newly built ICT Centre at the Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti, which was facilitated by her Renewed Hope Initiative. She will also hold a meeting with Ekiti Obas under the aegis of the Ekiti State Traditional Rulers’ Council.

The First Lady will also flag off the All Progressives Congress (APC) Women Campaign Rally for Governor Biodun Oyebanji’s re-election at the Ekiti Parapo Pavilion, Ado-Ekiti.

The First Lady, through her Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI), has carried out no fewer than 16 different interventions (including material and financial empowerment programmes) in Ekiti State between 2023 till date, targeting women, youths, students, farmers, vulnerable households, small scale businesses and People With Disabilities (PWDs).

Ekiti State First Lady, Dr Olayemi  Oyebanji, who was at Ekiti Airport, EKSU Campus and the Ekiti Parapo Pavilion venue of the rally on Friday afternoon,  to access level of preparations, said she is optimistic that historic visit of the First Lady to the State would be a memorable one.

Ekiti State Pushes for Special Needs Inclusive Exams as Prof. Segun Aina Takes Helm at JAMB.

Ekiti State Pushes for Special Needs Inclusive Exams as Prof. Segun Aina Takes Helm at JAMB.

Following his historic appointment by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the newly minted Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Professor Segun Aina, has been urged to champion a new era of inclusive testing for candidates with neurodiverse needs.

The call was made during the World Inclusion Conference held on May 29, 2026, where delegates celebrated the transition of leadership at the examination board. Speaking on Ekiti State’s groundbreaking strides in disability inclusion, the state's delegation, led by Princess Adetoun Agboola, the Special Adviser on Special Education and Social Inclusion, formally extended congratulations to Prof. Aina, expressing strong optimism that his administration will widen the path of accessibility for underserved students.

"Our appreciation goes to JAMB under the outgoing leadership of Prof. Is-haq Oloyede for pioneering the Equal Opportunity Exams for children with disabilities," Princess Agboola noted on behalf of the delegation. "As we welcome the incoming Registrar, Prof. Aina, we believe that children with neurodiversity will now be fully included in examination accommodations."

Prof. Segun Aina, a distinguished Professor of Computer Engineering from Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, is stepping into the role at 39 years old, making him the youngest Registrar in the history of the examination board. He will succeeds Professor Oloyede, whose transformational ten-year tenure concludes at the end of July.

The Presidency has expressed immense confidence in Aina's capability to deploy his advanced expertise in digital infrastructure and examination systems to build on past achievements.

The appeal from Ekiti State highlights an urgent national demand: extending standard test accommodations, such as modified timeframes and specialized access arrangements, to accommodate neurodiverse conditions like autism, ADHD, and dyslexia.

The challenge to JAMB's new leadership comes on the heels of major educational reforms within Ekiti State. Driven by intentional policy and an aggressive overhaul of its public special schools, the state has recorded a 30% increase in student performance across major national examinations, including WAEC, NECO, and JAMB.

"Inclusion without action is just a slogan. When a government decides that persons with disabilities matter, classrooms change and children dream bigger," Agboola emphasized.

With the incoming Registrar expected to fully assume duties ahead of the next academic cycle, secondary education stakeholders nationwide are watching closely to see how the young systems expert will leverage technology to create a more equitable testing environment for all Nigerian children.

EKSG, NiMet Team Up To Guide Farmers with Seasonal Climate Forecasts.

EKSG, NiMet Team Up To Guide Farmers with Seasonal Climate Forecasts.

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), in partnership with the Ekiti State Government, will next week Wednesday commence a three-day workshop for farmers, agricultural extension workers, and other stakeholders on the 2026 Seasonal Climate Prediction (SCP).

Announcing the event on the live radio programme Ekiti Loni/Ekiti Today, the State Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Security, Mr. Ebenezer Boluwade, said NiMet would at the forum unveil the Seasonal Climate Prediction for the year, providing forecasts on rainfall, temperature patterns, and the onset of rainy and dry seasons. 

He said the information will be detailed by local government and farmstead to help farmers plan crop cycles and manage risks from extreme weather events.

"The training will cascade through agricultural extension workers and farmer representatives to ensure communities across the state benefit,” the Commissioner stated

Boluwade noted that officials from the State Ministry of Environment, State Emergency Protection Agency, and Ado-Ekiti Airport will also attend in view of the strategic role weather plays in their operations.

Highlighting ongoing agricultural initiatives, the Commissioner said the state is distributing improved yam seeds developed by the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) free of charge to farmers , targeting five million seedlings by the end of 2027.

 Boluwade said the government aims to make this variety the dominant yam in Ekiti due to its durability and high export demand adding that an agro-allied investor has pledged to establish a yam powder processing factory in the State to supply markets in Canada, the UAE, and Europe.

He said the State Government had embarked on an  aggressive land clearing and tactorization    programme for farmers at subsided rates and  was also selling highly subsided agrochemicals , inputs  as well as  cocoa and oil palm seedling to farmers  as part of efforts to improve crop  yield and profit margin of farmers in the State

Livestock production is also expanding under the Oyebanji administration through collaboration with the World Bank-assisted Livestock Production and Resilience Enhancement Scheme (L-PRES), according to the Commissioner.

He said once projects such as ultramodern abattoir in Ado Ekiti,  cattle markets in Omuo-Ekiti and Ado Ekiti, veterinary clinics in Ado-Ekiti, construction of 30,000 poultry pens each in Emure Ekiti, Igede Ekiti and Ikole Ekiti and broiler processing facilities in Ado-Ekiti initiated under the L-PRES programme are completed, “the state will become the undisputed leader in livestock production and processing in southwestern Nigeria.”

According to him,  waste from these facilities will be converted into biogas and fertilizer, further boosting sustainable agricultural practices.

Boluwade commended Governor Oyebanji for attracting agribusiness investment and expanding staple and cash crop production, noting that these efforts have strengthened food security, enhanced value chains, and created vital direct and indirect jobs for youths across the state.