Education

Governor Fayemi Approves Payment Of Scholarship Award To Ekiti Students

By Web News 792

Ekiti State Governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi has approved the disbursement of about 100 million naira as a scholarship award to 469 students of the state origin in tertiary institutions across the country.

The State’s Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Dr. Bimpe Aderiye made this known to newsmen in Ado Ekiti.

Dr Aderiye said the state government had commenced electronic payment to bank accounts of beneficiaries of the awards.

She beneficiaries of the scholarship awards to include 31 physically challenged, 288 undergraduates as well as 150 postgraduate students consisting of 71 Masters and 79 Ph.D. students.

The commissioner explained that undergraduates and physically challenged students were given 60 thousand naira each while Masters students got 250 thousand naira and their Ph.D. counterpart, received 750 thousand naira.

Dr Aderiye said the state government signed an agreement with each awardee to provide them immediate employment for two years after graduation.

She reiterated the commitment of the Fayemi-led administration to the welfare of all students from the state.

Dr Aderiye however urged the beneficiaries to reciprocate government gesture by concentrating on their studies and shunning vices that may be inimical to their success.

Amos Ogunrinde

Yoruba

Ìjọba Ìpínlẹ̀ Èkìtì Ti S’àwárí Àwọn Ayédèrú Òsìsẹ́ Tó Lé L’ọdunrun Níye

By Web News 747

Ìjọba ìpínlẹ̀ Èkìtì ti sọ pé ìpínlẹ̀ náà ńpàdánù owó tó jẹ́ milliọnu lọ́nà ogún naira lórí àwọn ayédèrú òsìsẹ́ tó lé ọdurun níye láwọn ìjọba ìbílẹ̀ nípinlẹ̀ ọ̀hún.

Nínú àbọ̀ ìwádi èyí tígbìmọ̀ tón tọpinpin ìsẹ̀lẹ̀ náà tíjọba gbá kalẹ̀ fisíta.

Nígbà tón gbé àbọ̀ ọ̀hún fún Gómìnà Kayọde Fayẹmi nílu Adó-Èkìtì, alákoso fọ́rọ̀ tóníse pẹ̀lú ìjọba ìbílẹ̀ àti ìdàgbàsókè agbègbè, ọ̀jọ̀gbọ́n Adio Fọlayan, sọpé akápò àgbà ni wọ́n ti pa lásẹ fún láti dáwọ́ sísan owó osù dúró fún àwọn ayédèrú òsìsẹ́ wọ̀nyí.

Ọjọgbọn Fọlayan se lálàyé pé iye àwọn òsìsẹ́ yi ló jẹ́ ọ̀tàlélẹ́gbẹ́ta ólé méjì níye.

Ó sọ síwájú pé, ìgbìmọ̀ náà gba níyànjú pé kí wọ́n yọ owó tí wọ́n gbà lọ́nà àitọ́ yi kúrò nínú owó ìfẹ̀yìntì wọn, bákanà kí wọ́n mójú wọn balé ẹjọ́ lórí ẹ̀sùn líluni ní jìbìtì.

Nígbà tón gba àbọ̀ ọ̀hún, Gómìnà Kayọde Fayẹmi dúpẹ́ lọ́wọ́ ìgbìmọ̀ fún isẹ́ takuntakun tí wọ́n se tó sì sèlérí pé wọ́n yo gbé ìgbésẹ̀ kọ́mọ́nkìa lórí rẹ̀.

Tọpe Bamidele/Ọlọ́ládé Afọnja

Politics

Fayemi Hails Nigeria at 60, Ekiti at 24

By Web News 664

Ekiti State Governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi has congratulated Nigerians on the country’s 60th independence anniversary, with a call to all and sundry to continue making the necessary sacrifice that would ensure that the country attains the level of greatness envisaged by the founding fathers.

Dr Fayemi in his goodwill message signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Yinka Oyebode, also congratulated Ekiti people on the 24th year of the creation of Ekiti State.

The Chairman of the Nigerian Governors’ Forum said though the country has remained one indivisible political entity despite the political and ethnic forces pulling her, Nigerians must continue to make concerted efforts to see the Nigeria of our dream come to full manifestation.

The Governor who noted that change comes with pains before some fruitful gains, stated that all the challenges confronting the country are surmountable if all Nigerians participate actively and constructively in the process of nation building.

While describing Nigerians as resilient people, Dr Fayemi said all hands must be on deck in building a peaceful, united and prosperous nation; adding that Nigerians must shun dissenting voices of division “at this time that we need to stand in brotherhood”. 

He stated that genuine agitations and grievances must always be addressed on the table of dialogue so that efforts put in place by the founding fathers of the nation do not end up as waste, adding that a multi-ethnic nation like Nigeria must always embrace dialogue as a means of resolving differences.

“I congratulate Nigerians on the 60th independence of our dear country. Though we have different tongues, we have lived together for years as brothers and must always demonstrate our commitment to a peaceful, united and indivisible Nigeria. We must always address our agitations and grievances on the table of dialogue because we cannot afford to build a greater Nigeria while we are divided against one another.

“Our commitment, as leaders or as followers, in building a united country must not wane”, he said.

While congratulating Ekiti people on the 24th anniversary of the creation of the State, the Governor commended the roles of eminent sons and daughters of the State who fought for the creation of Ekiti State in 1996, saying that the vision of a better and well developed State should remain paramount in the hearts of the citizens.

Dr Fayemi who renewed calls to Ekitis, both at home and abroad, to support the government in repositioning the State as a destination for living, investments and leisure, said his administration had embarked on a number of projects and programmes aimed at ensuring the all-round development of the State.

He explained that the various policies of his administration have started to yield positive results with the resuscitation of Ikun Dairy farm, the establishment of some agribusinesses, improved security, creation of a business-friendly environment and policies, and the huge investments in infrastructure, all aimed at making Ekiti State a better place for the citizenry.

Dr. Fayemi said history would continue to be kind to the eminent personalities among whom were traditional rulers, retired senior civil servants, politicians, elder statesmen, academics, professionals, among others who fought against all the odds to have the state created.

He also paid tributes to all the former governors who had, at one time or the other, presided over the affairs of the state for their sterling contributions to the development of the State.

“Mention must also be made of the efforts made by successive administrations to develop the state as well as the leadership that have been provided by all the former chief executives of the state. The task of rebuilding and repositioning the state is a collective effort and through your cooperation, we shall build a truly prosperous state and put our state firmly on the path of honour and irreversible development,” the Governor said.

The Governor said the creation of the state on 1st October, 1996 was a new dawn and a fresh start for a people to take their destiny in their hands and hold their own in the Nigerian federation.

Dr. Fayemi said although the beginning was rough, Ekiti has trudged on a bumpy road and has continued to grow in leaps and bounds in terms of socio-economic and infrastructure development and has continued to attract people from all parts of the country who have made the state their home.

Fayemi who urged the people not to relent in praying for his administration, assured that the administration would not fail in delivering on all his promises to the people.

Mohammed Bello (ZD)

Lifestyle

Remains of Old Ondo Governor, Olumilua Committed to Mother Earth

By Web News 2460

The remains of the former Governor of Old Ondo State, Evangelist Bamidele Olumilua have been committed to his mother’s earth with a call Nigerians, especially the leaders to use every season of their lives to serve humanity.

This formed part of the submissions of clerics and Ekiti State Governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi at  the final ceremony for late Ishola Bamidele Olumilua in his country home, Ikere Ekiti.

Our correspondent Oriola Afolabi, who was there, reports that the burial ceremony was attended by people from all walks of life, including two former governors of Ekiti, Chief Segun Oni and Chief Ayodele Fayose, former governor of Ondo State, Dr Olusegun Mimiko as well as representative of the Vice President, Senator Babafemi Ojudu.

In a sermon titled “Trinity of life” the Assistant Evangelist at the Gospel Faith Mission International, Reverend Oludare Falade, charged the people to always serve with the fear of God and desist from actions that could rob them of eternal rest.

Reverend Falade, who described life as an opportunity, said no man on earth would not experience death, hence the need for leaders to be ready to give their account of stewardship on the last day.

He noted that everyone irrespective of status would be judged according to whatever that might have been written about themselves while on earth.

Also, Bishop Felix Adejumo of the Agape Church, who lamented that the values of the nation had gone to the drain, said many people no longer cared about God, but their pockets.

Bishop Adejumo prayed God to transform Nigeria and save the country from the current woe.

In a remark, Ekiti State Governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi said that the dignitaries on the occasion speak volumes of the legacy and impactful life lived by Evangelist Bamidele Olumilua.

Governor Fayemi maintained that the late Olumilua served meritoriously in the Old Ondo State and contributed meaningfully to the growth of Nigeria.

He called on leaders and members of the society to emulate the selfless service of Evangelist Bamidele Olumilua.

In their brief remarks, one of the sons of the deceased, who is also the commissioner for information, Mr Muyiwa Olumilua and the first daughter, Mrs Yetunde Banjo, expressed appreciation to those who made the burial of their father a befitting one.

They also described their father as a tolerant and hardworking, who always respected people’s opinions.

Oriola Afolabi

Politics

Late Olumilua was a Highly Cerebral, Patriotic Leader – Governor Fayemi

By Web News 1718

A Cleric, Pastor Ola Omosebi has advised leaders at all levels to leave enduring legacies and serve God and humanity with sincerity of purpose.

He gave the advice during a commendation service organised by Ekiti State government as part of weeklong activities lined up in honour of the Governor of the old Ondo State late Evangelist Bamidele Ishola Olumilua.

Pastor Omosebi who from the Christ Apostolic Church, Oke Ibukun, Ikere-Ekiti noted that since death is inevitable people should always live a live Worthy of emulation which would make them to remain indelible in the annals of history.

The cleric described the deceased as a courageous leader and challenged the people to emulate the evangelistic character of the elder statesman.

In a remark, Ekiti State Governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi described late Bamidele Olumilua as patriotic and highly cerebral leader, who served wholeheartedly during his time in governance.

Some political and community leaders at the event recounted the deceased’s achievements during his tenure to include the establishment of Ondo State as an oil producing state and facilitated the establishment of the Oil Minerals Producing and Development Commission, OMPADEC, among others.

The eldest son of the late Governor, Mr Olumide Olumilua appreciated the state government for the honour accorded his departed father stressing that his father was a disciplined, transparent and God-fearing Christian.

The event was graced by the Ekiti State Governor’s wife, Erelu Bisi Fayemi, Deputy Governor, Chief Bisi Egbeyemi, Speaker Ekiti House of Assembly, Mr Funminiyi Afuye, members of the state executive council, party leaders, and children of the deceased.

Aged eighty, Late Evangelist Bamidele Ishola Olumilua who democratically governed old Ondo State between 1992 and 1993 and was former Chancellor, Ekiti State University is survived by three wives, children and great grandchildren.

Tope Bamidele

Politics

Poster: Gov. Fayemi Cautions Political Appointees, Government Functionaries against Distraction

By Web News 629

The Ekiti State Governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi has cautioned political appointees, government functionaries, political associates and groups to steer clear of actions capable of distracting his administration.

He gave the warning in a statement in Ado Ekiti while reacting to the 2023 Presidential campaign posters bearing his name and APC logo being circulated on the social media by the Chairman of Ikere Local Government, Mr Femi Ayodele.

Dr Fayemi said he had four years mandate as governor of Ekiti to serve the people and his administration would remain focused in implementing his five point agenda, hence there should be no any distraction.

The governor explained that he had no knowledge of the campaign posters and he did not authorize Mr Ayodele, any person or group of persons to start any campaign on his behalf.

A statement by his chief press secretary, Mr Yinka Oyebode maintained that Mr Ayodele could not speak for the governor on any issue, be policy, administrative or political.

Amos Ogunrinde

Education

Ekiti Governor Orders Random Testing of Teachers, Students, Ahead of Resumption

By Web News 994

Ekiti state Governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi has directed random testing of teachers and students to asses COVID-19 risk level in the state.

Already, teachers have resumed while SS3 students in Ekiti State will return to schools next Monday to enable them to prepare for the Senior Secondary Schools Certificate Examination organized by WAEC which begins on the 17th of this month.

Governor Fayemi in his broadcast to the people of the state noted that the ongoing random testing in council areas exposed more COVID-19 positive cases, hence such should be extended to schools.

He said that government had fumigated all the public schools and efforts were being intensified to clear the bushes to ensure clean and conducive environment for teaching and learning in the state.

Dr Fayemi explained that in addition, government had provided necessary facilities needed for the prevention of the virus in public schools while a team has also been raised to visit schools to ensure strict adherence to the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, NCDC’s, COVID-19 established protocols and guidelines.

The governor emphasized that SS3 students would resume next Monday while dates for the resumption of other classes especially JSS3 would soon be announced.

On the issue of worship centres, Dr Fayemi said mosques would be reopened on Friday 14th of August and Christian denominations would return to their churches on Saturday for Adventists and Sunday for other churches.

He restated that both the Jumat and church services must be once in a week and not more than two hours as children below twelve years and elderly above sixty-five are exempted from such services.

The Ekiti State governor appealed to worshippers to ensure full compliance with COVID-19 safety measures especially wearing of face masks, maintenance of social distancing of six feet apart, availability of infrared thermometers, and provision of running water for hand washing as well as sanitisers.

Dr Fayemi also announced the suspension of all traditional festivals that demands large gatherings of devotees till further notice.

He promised that government would embark on another round of comprehensive distribution of palliatives to sizeable proportion of vulnerable across the sixteen council areas.

Ekiti State had so far recorded 152 positive cases of Coronavirus, with 67 patients treated and discharged, 83 active cases and two deaths.

Amos Ogunrinde

Politics

Wear Masks in Public Always – Ekiti Deputy Governor

By Web News 977

Ekiti State Deputy Governor, Otunba Bisi Egbeyemi, has prayed for a quick recovery for the Governor, Dr. Kayode Fayemi from COVID-19 infection.

Otunba Egbeyemi in a statement in Ado Ekiti urged the governor to stay strong as the prayers of the entire people of the state and other Nigerians are with him.

The Deputy Governor expressed delight that his boss is doing well in isolation and responding to treatment.

He also saluted the courage exhibited by the governor in sending a message of assurance to the people of the state from isolation which has gone a long way in dousing the anxiety caused by the news of the infection.

Otunba Egbeyemi enjoined the people of the state not to relent in praying for the Governor and others still receiving treatment at the isolation centre.

The Deputy Governor who noted that COVID-19 is real, counseled the people of the state to always wear their face masks in public, avoid large gatherings and wash their hands with soap and running water regularly.

He advised anybody showing COVID-19 related symptoms to go for a test and isolate from family and friends.

Amos Ogunrinde

Politics

Fayemi Tests Positive For Covid-19

By Web News 604

Ekiti State Governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi has tested positive for Coronavirus.

Governor Fayemi who made this known via his Twitter handle, @kfayemi, said his third round COVID-19 test came back positive when he received the result on Tuesday.

He noted that he is generally okay and presently on self-isolation while receiving treatment from the government medical team.

With this development, Governor Fayemi has delegated critical tasks to the Deputy Governor, Otunba Bisi Egbeyemi, adding that he would continue the routine duty from home.

Oriola Afolabi

Politics

Work for a Better Nigeria – Fayemi Charges Leaders

By Web News 672

The Chairman of Nigeria Governors’ Forum, NGF and Ekiti State governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi wants leaders across the nation to instill confidence of a better Nigeria in the citizenry.

In a message to mark the second anniversary of June Twelve as national Democracy Day, Governor Fayemi explained that the significance of the celebration was to learn, teach and achieve a new Nigeria where the fault lines no longer matters.

He called for new conversation around democracy that would hold the promise of better life for all Nigerians, irrespective of culture, race, religious beliefs and political affiliations.

The Ekiti State governor who affirmed that a better Nigeria was possible noted that many known and unknown rights fighters have died as martyrs of democracy.

Governor Fayemi urged Nigerians irrespective of culture to join hands and make the country work for better greatness.

He observed that one of the things President Muhammadu Buhari would be remembered for after his tenure in office was the rightful placement of June Twelve in the national dairy as the symbol of struggle for the enthronement of democratic settings in Nigeria.

Governor Fayemi said the symbolic gesture of Mr President had brought accountability and relief for the people who suffered brutality during the regime of General Sani Abacha.

Oriola Afolabi

Religion

COVID-19: Ekiti Committee to Work out Modalities on Reopening of Worship Centres

By Web News 628

Ekiti State Governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi, has set up a committee to work out modalities on the reopening of worship centres.

Represented by the Deputy Governor, Otunba Bisi Egbeyemi, Dr Fayemi emphasized that his administration would not do anything to jeopardize the safety and health of worshippers in opening churches and mosques.

The Committee, which has one week to submit its report, had members from the government side to include Commissioner for Health and Human Services, Dr. Mojisola Yaya-Kolade; Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Mr. Foluso Daramola; Commissioner for Special Duties, Alhaji Ayodele Jinadu; the Head of Service, Mrs. Peju Babafemi and Director General, Office of Transformation, Strategy and Delivery, Professor Mobolaji Aluko.

Christian leaders on the committee include the state CAN Chairman,  Reverend Father Peter Olowolafe, PFN Chairman, Bishop Clement Abifade and Reverend Joshua Orikogbe while the Muslim leaders in the Committee include the state President of the Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, Alhaji Yakubu Sanni, Alhaji Hamed  Abdulsalami and Professor Musa Abdul Raheem.

Oriola Afolabi

Economy

Ongoing Projects will be Completed before my Tenure Ends – Gov. Fayemi

By Web News 713

The Ekiti State Governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi says all the ongoing projects will be completed before the end of his administration.

Governor Fayemi, who stated this while on inspection of ongoing projects in Ado, Iluomoba, Insinbode and Omuo Ekiti, said that the Civil Centre, Ojaoba, and some other projects would be inaugurated in October this year.

He explained that Agric Processing Zone, silage, Dangote Mill, GMK Mill and Juice Industry would be opened along the Cargo Airport to open up Ekiti State for commercial activities.

Governor Fayemi noted that the airport building and airport runways would be awarded to proven company to ensure quality job and early completion.

While on inspection to Agbado/Ode/Omuo Ekiti road, Governor Fayemi expressed satisfaction with the level of work done, adding that he would not allow the current economic reality to stop the plan to make meaningful change and place the state on a sound economic footing.

Oriola Afolabi

Lifestyle

Ooni Donates Fumigation Vans, Drone to Ekiti State Govt.

By Web News 975

The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi has donated four Motorised Modular Fumigation Vans and one Fumigation Drone to Ekiti State Government to contain the spread of coronavirus in the state.

Presenting the fumigation vans, Oba Ogunwusi described the gesture as part of measures from the traditional institution to complement government’s efforts in fighting the COVID-19 pandemic in Nigeria.

The Royal Father, who challenged Nigerians on hygienic lifestyle, said that the current health situation across the world needed concerted efforts, urging individuals to always observe the guidelines and rules to prevent the spread of the virus.

He explained that the chemical in the vans was not poisonous or toxic, but had capacity to disinfect virus in the society.

Oba Ogunwusi noted that the Motorised Modular vans and drone could be used for Agriculture purposes, like spraying of liquid fertilizers, irrigation, disinfecting fungus on the plants among others.

Responding, the Governor of Ekiti State, Dr Kayode Fayemi appreciated the leader of the traditional institution in Yoruba Land and urged well-meaning individuals to emulate the Ooni of Ife.

Dr Fayemi stressed that the materials donated would go a long way to prevent, control and overcome the coronavirus in the state.

The four Motorised Modular Fumigation Vans and one drone is the initiative of Home Odudua Machine Tools.

Oriola Afolabi