Biodun Oyebanji.
21 Dec
Two major events that happened at two different locations in Ekiti State earlier in the month, again, laid credence to the primacy of capacity, character and compassion in the leadership style of Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji.
20 Dec
Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has written the founder of the Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD), Afe Babalola (SAN), to notify him of the commencement of flight operations at Ekiti Agro-Allied International Cargo Airport
19 Dec
Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has urged friends, associates and the general public not to organise any birthday party or newspaper advertisement in commemoration of his 57th birthday billed for December 21, 2024. Oyebanji, through his spokesperson Yinka Oyebode, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday. The governor said instead of advertisement placements, gifts or…
19 Dec
The Governor of Ekiti State, Mr. Biodun Oyebanji, has written to the founder of Afe Babalola University, Ado Ekiti (ABUAD), Aare Afe Babalola, SAN, to notify him of the commencement of flight operations at Ekiti Agro-Allied International Cargo Airport and to appreciate his financial support for the actualisation of the airport. The letter, titled Letter…
9 Dec
The governorship elections of Ekiti State have always been one of the most contested in Nigeria since the return of democratic rule in 1999.
8 Dec
Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has presented N146 million in compensation to 46 indigenes of Oke Ako Ekiti, whose land was acquired for a commercial agriculture project. The cheque presentation took place on Saturday in Oke Ako, Ikole Local Government Area. Governor Oyebanji expressed satisfaction with the progress of the agribusiness initiative, despite initial delays…
28 Nov
Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has pledged to prioritise the welfare and wellbeing of People with Disabilities (PWDs) by providing an enabling environment for them to thrive.
23 Nov
The establishment of Agbeyewa Farms, a privately owned multi billion naira agribusiness initiative could not have come at a better time than now when Nigeria is facing significant food security challenges.
19 Nov
Ahead of the 2026 governorship poll in Ekiti State, leaders in Ekiti South Senatorial District in the All Progressives Congress (APC), yesterday, endorsed Governor Biodun Oyebanji for a second term to be able to consolidate the good governance being ushered into the state by his administration.
29 Oct
Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has presented before the State House of Assembly a sum of N375.7 billion as the proposed budget for the 2025 fiscal year. Oyebanji, who presented the budget estimates at the Assembly complex on Tuesday, explained that the appropriation bill, when passed, would help his administration consolidate its efforts in infrastructure…
16 Oct
The Federal Government, through the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), yesterday, held a stakeholders’ forum and launched the School Protection Squad in Ekiti State to boost security around schools in the state.
15 Oct
Chairman of the Federal Civil Service Commission, Prof. Tunji Olaopa, has proffered ways to cut waste in government and ensure efficiency in public service. He gave the advice, yesterday, in Ado-Ekiti, during the "2024 Ekiti State
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