Oyebanji
19 Feb
Former Governor of Ekiti State, Chief Segun Oni, has expressed satisfaction with the level of peaceful coexistence among the various people of the state under the State Governor, Mr. Biodun Oyebanji. Oni lauded the governor for being a uniting force among the various political leaders of the state. He stated this on Wednesday when he…
19 Feb
A Member of the House of Representatives representing Ekiti Central Constituency 1, Fatoba Olusola Steve, has urged Governor Biodun Oyebanji not to relent in serving the people following endorsements for a second term by various groups and leaders. Fatoba spoke with journalists in Ado Ekiti on Wednesday, a day after the All Progressives Congress (APC)…
11 Feb
A former presidential aide, Senator Babafemi Ojudu, has declared that the group he leads under the auspices of the Ekiti Rebirth Organisation (ERO) will back the second-term ambition of Governor Biodun Oyebanji with critical engagement by calling out his shortcomings and demanding accountability. Ojudu said that Ekiti State has been on the path of development…
5 Feb
Contractors of projects in Ekiti State have reiterated their commitment to the scheduled delivery dates for their respective projects. They made this known on Tuesday at a meeting with the Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, who urged them to meet set deadlines and ensure quality delivery of projects billed for completion this year. At the…
3 Feb
The Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has reassured the citizens of the government's willingness to provide adequate residential and commercial building facilities to accelerate business and industrial development in the state. The governor described provision of affordable housing units that can accommodate investors in terms of residency and business premises as key and pivotal…
28 Jan
The Governor of Ekiti State, Mr. Biodun Oyebanji, has thrown his weight behind the production of a film on the iconic story of the famous Ekiti Parapo War. The film, which will capture the struggle and triumph of the Ekiti people against oppression, will be produced through a collaboration between the Ekiti State Ministry of…
21 Jan
Gov. Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti has lauded the Governing Council of Federal University, Oye Ekiti (FUOYE), for developing the institution to enviable heights within 11 years of its establishment. Oyebanji stated this while receiving members of the Governing Council of the University led by its chairman, Sen. Victor Ndoma-Egba, and the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Abayomi…
14 Jan
The Ekiti State Government has set up storage facilities in different parts of the state with the sole aim of buying farm produce from farmers during harvest season and storing them for release during periods of scarcity. According to Governor Biodun Oyebanji, the aim is to address food shortage, reduce post-harvest losses and ensure food…
2 Jan
Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Biodun Oyebanji, has appealed to Nigerians to stop making negative comments and confessions about the country. The governor also enjoined the people to support President Bola Tinubu in his avowed determination to achieve a positive turnaround in Nigeria's fortunes and ensure its people enjoy a better standard of living. The governor,…
24 Dec
Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Biodun Oyebanji, has urged the people of the state and other Nigerians to use the period of Christmas to deepen love and harmonious relationship among themselves to have a better society. The Governor, who congratulated the people of the state for witnessing another Christmas, said the season offers another opportunity for…
18 Dec
The Ekiti State Government said it has earmarked a total of N8.17 billion to construct some roads across the state. The government said completion of the projects will enhance the state's socio-economic activities, improve its infrastructural development and reduce the hardship of the people. Commissioner for Information and Value Orientation, Taiwo Olatunbosun, in a statement,…
27 Nov
EKITI State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has charged the University of Ibadan (UI) to continue its mission of excellence and innovation, particularly in addressing the challenges facing Nigeria’s educational system. He, however, acknowledged the role of the foremost university in shaping the intellectual and leadership landscape of Nigeria. According to the governor, no one can deny…
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