It has been one year that the Ekiti State Governor, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, emerged as the Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) after he was unanimously elected by his colleagues. In this analysis, ODUNAYO OGUNMOLA examines some major highlights of Fayemi’s first year in office as the NGF boss. History was made on 22nd of May, 2019 when the Governor of Ekiti State, Dr. John Kayode Fayemi was unanimously elected by his colleagues as the Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) for a two-year tenure. The Ekiti helmsman was elected by consensus after being nominated by the Governor…
Author: Mr Abiodun Borisade
Text of the Address by His ExcellencyDr. Kayode Fayemi, CONGovernor, Ekiti State, Nigeria on the occasion of the SIGNING OF SEXUAL VIOLENCE AGAINST CHILDREN (COMPULSORY TREATMENT AND CARE) LAW 2020 Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State Friday, June 5, 2020 Distinguished Ladies and Gentlemen, it is my pleasure to welcome you all to this auspicious occasion of the signing of a new bill into law in our dear State. I am delighted to perform this very important constitutional duty that confirms the functionality of the law passed by respected lawmakers.Let me first congratulate our lawmakers in this 6th Assembly on their first anniversary…
Ekiti State House of Assembly Committee on Security and Special Duties has urged Local Government Chairmen across the state to work in synergy with the State Peace Corps in order to ensure that peace and tranquility enjoyed in the state is sustained. Speaking in Ado-Ekiti while on courtesy visit to the State Commandant of Ekiti State Peace Corps, Mr. Dele Owoju, the Chairman of the House Committee on Security and Special Duties, Hon. Lateef Akanle noted that engagement of operatives of peace corps in local government activities will assist in arresting pockets of criminal cases happening in…
A 150,000 litres daily capacity ethanol distilling plant would soon beestablished in Ipao-Ekiti, Ikole Local Government Area of the state.This was disclosed at a review meeting between the management team ofNosak Group, Lagos led by the Chief Operating Officer, Mr ThomasOloriegbe and the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development team,led by the Commissioner, Hon. Folorunso Olabode in Ado Ekiti.Mr Oloriegbe said the plant would require about 400,000 metrics tonsof cassava daily for maximum production, which he said would be a hugeinvestment that would benefit the rural dwellers with great economictransformation for the people within and around the host community.The leader…
SEXUAL VIOLENCE: EKITI STATE ASSEMBLY PASSES COMPULSORY TREATMENT AND CARE FOR CHILD VICTIMS OF SEXUAL VIOLENCE BILL, 2020. The Ekiti State House of Assembly at its sitting yesterday, 2nd July 2020 in Ado Ekiti passed a land mark Bill that provides for the compulsory medical treatment of child victims of rape. The bill titled ‘Compulsory Treatment and Care for Child Victims of Sexual violence Bill, 2020.’ makes it compulsory for every hospital in Ekiti State whether public or private to accept for adequate treatment, any child who is a victim of sexual violence. The Bill was passed against the background…
A few days ago, some aggrieved members of Ekiti APC suddenly woke up to the realization that Ekiti APC Congresses of September 2018 were faulty and sought the help of the court for the dissolution of the Party executives produced through those Congresses. This development has suddenly and expectedly arose the interest of Ekiti PDP whose Party is already at the emergency center of the teaching hospital, gasping for the last breath! There is clear distinction between the two scenarios.The differences are ; There is no factional crisis in APC as of today. No Parallel executives in any of the…
Buhari receives Obaseki after he purchasing party primaries governorship election form today. President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday met with Edo Governor Godwin Obaseki at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Buhari’s Personal Assistant on New Media, Bashir Ahmad, confirmed via his Twitter handle. According to him: “President Muhammadu Buhari meets with Governor of Edo State, His Excellency, Godwin Obaseki this afternoon, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.” On Sunday, eight All Progressives Congress (APC) governors met with National Leader of the party, Asiwaju Ahmed Tinubu at the State House Marina, Lagos State to canvass support for Obaseki’s re-election. Obaseki has been engaged in…
With effect from Monday, residents of Ekiti State now have opportunities to pursue their businesses Mondays through Friday from 6am to 8pm. Governor Kayode Fayemi who disclosed this in a state-wide broadcast Sunday evening also revealed that consultations are underway to reopen religious worship centres, schools and big markets in the state. Also with effect from Monday, public officers on Grade Level 8 and above are to resume for duty while those on Grade Level 7 and below are to remain at home till further notice. The Governor also stressed that the dusk-to-dawn curfew will resume daily at 8pm and…
Extra judicial killing!!! Police ASP and Inspector arrested over the shooting of Tina Ezekwe. The Commissioner of Police Lagos State Command, CP Hakeem Odumosu psc has ordered an in depth investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of Tina Ezekwe ‘f’ 17 years old. Two Police Officers suspected to have carried out the shooting were arrested and subjected to internal disciplinary proceedings. If found culpable, they will be arraigned in Court. They are ASP Theophilus Otobo and Inspector Oguntoba Olamigoke attached to Bariga Police Station. The incident happened on 26th May, 2020 at about 2245 hours. The said Police Officers…
Two months ago, I resumed as the helmsman of Nigeria’s largest refinery, PHRC. I was received by a highly enthusiastic and motivated staff ready to deliver. My primary assignment was quite clear; superintending over the Phase 2 of the rehabilitation project. Although we have suffered some milestone setback due to the #COVID19 pandemic, no time has been lost at all. We have spent the last two months strengthening our internal processes and procedures, and developing a framework to ensure continual improvement. The task ahead of us is daunting but under the transparent and inspiring leadership of @MKkyari @HETimipreSylva and the…
