Stakeholders passed a vote of confidence on Governor for doing many projects and making Ekiti proud as the Chairman of Governors forum and for his leadership role at the national level.Stakeholders passed a vote of confidence on the state executice of the party for conducting the Affairs of the party well and for winning all National and State Assembly elections and the Local Government Elections.Other party members apart from political appointtees should be appearing on radio and television to project the good works of the Governor.The National Assembly members are in support of the Governor, the party executives from ward,…
Author: Mr Abiodun Borisade
Ekiti State Government is poised to clear the backlog of gratuitiesowed pensioners in the State. To do this, the State Government ispartnering United Capital, a subsidiary of United Bank for Africa.At a meeting of the State Government with the NUP in the State on thepayment of the arrears of the gratuity, the Ekiti State Head ofService, Mrs. Peju Babafemi said that the State Government waspartnering the United Capital; headed by Mr. Babatunde Obaniyi tooffset the backlog of gratuities and pensions owed retirees in EkitiState.She stated that, the State Government is doing this as a part of hiselectioneering promises to the…
In the pre- and post-independence era, Western Nigeria was the most civilized and prosperous region, not necessarily because it was the most endowed with mineral resources, but because of the vision and foresight of the leaders of the region then. Chief Obafemi Awolowo and his team were smart enough to capitalize on the comparative advantage of the western region by making agriculture the mainstay of the economy and maximizing the potential of cash crops like cocoa to develop the region. Cocoa was to the western Nigeria what oil is to Nigeria now. That was the golden era of economic development…
1. The Governor of Ekiti State, Dr. John Kayode Fayemi has directed the Ministry of Justice to undertake a holistic review of the Laws of Ekiti State, including where necessary proposing new laws that will enhance good governance in Ekiti State. 2. In furtherance of this directive, the Ministry of Justice has commenced the process of reviewing the Laws of Ekiti State. 3. In addition, the following new legislation has been proposed for the consideration of the State Executive Council. These are: A. COMPULSORY FREE UNIVERSAL BASIC EDUCATION BILL, 2020 A Bill to provide for the establishment of the Ekiti…
Ekiti State Governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi has commiserated with the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the family of a former National Vice Chairman of the party, Alhaji Inuwa Abdulkadir, who passed on Monday. The Governor in a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Yinka Oyebode, in Ado-Ekiti, described the news of Alhaji Abdulkadir’s death as devastating considering the fact he did not show any sign of illness during their last meeting. Dr. Fayemi, who is also the Chairman of Nigerian Governors’ Forum (NGF), said Alhaji Abdilkadir was a patriotic and hardworking public servant and politician…
Monday, July 6, 2020 To the Joint Committee of the National Assemblyon Labour, Employment and Productivity, Through: The Chairman,Senate Committee on Labour, Employment and Productivity, AND The Chairman,House of Representatives’ Committee on Labour, Employment and Productivity, National Assembly Complex,Abuja. Dear Distinguished Senators and Hon. Members, RE: INVITATION TO A JOINT INTERACTIVE MEETING Following our inconclusive Interactive Meeting on Tuesday, June 30, 2020, I have been informed again of another Interactive Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, July 7, 2020. I thank you for another opportunity to clarify all the issues regarding the execution of the Extended Special Public Works Programme which is…
Ekiti State Governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi has said his administration remains resolute in its commitment to curb gender based violence in the state, especially the rising cases of defilement of children, adding that the state is set to enforce stiffer penalties violators of its gender based laws. Dr Fayemi stated this on Monday while receiving the annual report on the management of gender based violence and the State GBV Strategic Plan from the Chairperson of the Ekiti GBV Management Committee, Erelu Bisi Fayemi at the Governor’s office Ado Ekiti. The Governor said the commitment of his administration to battling Gender…
Presentation of annual report by the Gender Based Violence Management committee
The Department of State Services (DSS) wishes to inform the public that it did not arrest Ibrahim MAGU, Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) as has been reported by sections of the media. The Service, has since, today, 6th July, 2020, been inundated with enquiries over the alleged arrest. Peter Afunanya, Ph.DPublic Relations Officer,Department of State Services,National Headquarters,Abuja6th July, 2020 MAGU HONOURS PANEL INVITATION Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission(EFCC), Mr. Ibrahim Magu on Monday, July 6, 2020, honoured an invitation by a Presidential Panel reviewing the activities of the EFCC, at the…
OndoDecides2020: #Ondo State Govt SSG Resigns Position Secretary to the Government of Ondo State Hon. Ifedayo Sunday Abegunde has resigned his position. Abegunde rendered his resignation letter this morning, Monday to the Governor of the State, Rotimi Akeredolu. However, reason for his resignation is still sketchy as at the time of filing this report.
