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Gov. Fayemi to Inaugurate Projects in Oyo

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Ekiti State Governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi, will on Thursday, September 15th, 2022, inaugurate some projects completed by the Governor Seyi Makinde-led administration. 

A statement by the Honourable Commissioner, Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism, Dr Wasiu Olatubosun indicated this on Monday.

Dr Olatubosun said some of the projects billed to be inaugurated by Governor Fayemi during his visit include the Idi-Ape-Odogbo Barrack Road (7.2km) and General Gas Flyover completed by Governor Seyi Makinde.

The statement further revealed that the inauguration ceremony will take place at Isabatudeen Girls Grammar School, Orita Basorun, Ibadan.

Dr Olatubosun also disclosed that the programme is part of the Governor’s efforts at realizing the accelerated development of Oyo State. 

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Ado Ekiti Residents want Government to Fix Township Roads

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Residents of Ado Local Government want Government to fix up Ado township roads, address erosion and complete Ojaoba.

These formed parts of the demands of members of Traditional Chiefs, Artisans, Market Women, NURTW, RTEAN, NARTO, farmers at a Civic Engagement held in Adetiloye Hall, Ado Ekiti.

First to speak, Chief Julius Ajayi called for the timely completion of all ongoing projects in Ekiti to attract meaningful development.

Representatives of NURTW, Mr. Atoki Olusola and RTEAN, Mr. Sunday Adeola lamented the poor condition of roads across Ado metropolis and rehabilitation of Ado / Igede-Aramoko road.

In his own demand, State Secretary of Artisans, Chief Joseph Ayodele urged Government to always involve Artisans in executing projects, saying that members of the association were qualify to execute projects to quality specifications.

Some of the people also appreciated administration of Governor Kayode Fayemi on various projects executed so far and promised their unflinching support.

In his response, the Ekiti State Deputy Governor, Bisi Egbeyemi said that more imparting projects would be executed for rapid development of the state.

Otunba Egbeyemi pointed out that the airport would be completed before the expiration of Fayemi’s administration, while measures had been put in place to ensure that no ongoing project abandoned or left to undone.

He announced that the school of Agriculture in Isan Ekiti had been upgraded to  Polytechnic while Ado /Ifaki road had been approved for timely completion and to ensure free flow of vehicular moment.

He pointed out that Governor, Kayode Fayemi hinged the massive investment in the state economy by local and foreign investors on the collaboration of his administration with development partners.

The Deputy Governor however called on the Residents to always report suspicious moment in their domains to appropriate authorities in order to nip the rate of insecurity in the state, adding that people should not leave everything to Government alone.

Otunba Egbeyemi said that Government would continue to prioritize the well being of the people in the state irrespective of culture, religious and political affiliation and advised the people to always obey all the COVID-19 protocols to prevent untimely death and health complications.

Earlier in her speech, the Senior Special Adviser to the Governor on Community Engagement, Mrs Tosin Aluko observed that the programme was organized to bridge gap in communication between the government and the people as well as informing the people on projects executed and other efforts put in place to make life meaning to those at various communities.

Mrs Aluko who explained that the programme would be held across the sixteen local government areas, noted that such would give people opportunity to make their views known to government and urgent demands in their domains.

She emphasized that Fayemi’s administration had always been a people centered government and would not relent in making Ekiti a place of opportunities for investors.

The Civic Engagement programme titled “E Je Ka Jo Se” afford the people to attract with Government, bear their minds on issues affecting them and highlighting achievements of Governor Fayemi since the inception of office.

Oriola Afolabi

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EKHA Approves Bill For Creation of 19 LCDAs

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Ekiti State House of Assembly, EKHA, has approved the creation of 19 Local Council Development Areas (LCDA) in the state.

The approval followed the passage of a bill for a law to provide for the creation of new Local Government Areas in Ekiti State and other related Matters, 2021 forwarded to the House by Governor Kayode Fayemi.

The bill was unanimously passed at a plenary held in Ado-Ekiti and presided over by the Speaker of the House, Mr. Funminiyi Afuye.

The approved new LCDAs are, Ado Central, Ado North, Ado West, Ajoni and Gbonyin, Ifeloju, Araromi, Ekameta, Ekiti South East and Ero.

The rest are Ifedara, Ifesowapo, Igbara Odo/Ogotun, Ikere West and Ikole West, Irede, Irewolede, Isokan and Okemesi.

The House also passed a bill for a law to provide for the management of funds of the Judiciary arm of government in Ekiti State.

The Judiciary Funds Management Bill is a bill for a law to provide for the management of funds of the Ekiti State Judiciary as entrenched in the autonomy granted the judiciary in the 1999 constitution as amended.

The Assembly also screened and confirmed members of the Ekiti State Audit Service Commission.

Those screened and confirmed are Mr. Ayoola Owolabi, former Commissioner for Finance and Economic Development as Chairman, while Mrs. Cecilia Dada, Mr. Kolawole Olanipekun and Mr. Tope Adefila are members.

Amos Ogunrinde

Economy

Poverty Alleviation: What We Need Is A Simple, Common Sense Approach – Osinbajo

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VP chairs inaugural meeting of National Steering Committee on Poverty Reduction with Growth Strategy with Governors, Ministers in attendance.

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN says how the Buhari administration plans to lift 100 million Nigerians out of poverty in ten years will not be based on a business as usual approach, but a very simple, common sense strategy that will deliver the results as the President promised.

Expressing the strong hope that this way, the Committee will be able to achieve rapid progress, Professor Osinbajo said “in order not to make this merely, another of those high-sounding committees that eventually achieve nothing, we have to be very intentional about our objectives and how to achieve them.”

He stated this in Abuja on Friday at the inaugural meeting of the National Poverty Reduction with Growth Strategy Steering Committee held at the Presidential Villa.

Addressing members of the committee, Professor Osinbajo said government would adopt a different and more effective approach in actualizing the objective of eradicating poverty in the country for the sake of delivering results.

According to him, “I really want us to approach this as much as possible, commonsensically, so that we are able to resolve all the issues and focus on the real progress.”

“I want us to look beyond all of what we are going to be doing, there is going to be a considerable amount of paper work, but a lot of common sense is what grows economies. It’s what other countries have done, not really reinventing the wheel. So, I want us to focus on those commonsensical things, so that we can actually move forward.”

Citing the example of Bangladesh where a poverty reduction strategy was also implemented, the VP noted how the country’s manufacturing sector was key.

“Bangladesh actually exports more garment than we export oil,” the VP said.
According to him, “countries that have managed to get out of poverty have created a lot of jobs through industries, and they have developed intentional strategies.”

“We must look at what others have done, the smart things that other people have done, and adopt.”

He also spoke about agriculture. “We really have to think smartly about how we are funding agriculture,” he said.

“I think we really need to take a deep dive because governments have made several efforts at poverty alleviation but generally speaking, they have not yielded the sort of results they should yield, and I think it’s because there is a lot of focus on documentation and paper work and very little commonsense approaches,” the VP added.

Professor Osinbajo explained that National Poverty Reduction with Growth Strategy is meant to be a national strategy, not just a federal effort and it is aimed at taking 100 million people, nationally, out of poverty within a target time-frame of 10 years.

His words: “I just want to emphasize that it is a national strategy as opposed to a federal strategy which is why the steering committee is made up of federal as well as state officials.”

While also emphasizing the role of the private sector, the VP said “essentially, this effort must also be directed at how to facilitate private sector creation of jobs. The fact is that there is no way that the Federal Government or the State Governments can create the number of jobs that we need.”

“We need to take a few broad looks at the features of what constitutes our present predicaments in terms of job losses and unemployment.”

Continuing, Professor Osinbajo said efforts will be made to focus attention on creating opportunities for Nigerians to earn decent livelihoods in addition to equipping them with the necessary vocational skills.

At the meeting today, members in attendance included Governor Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti State, who is also Nigeria Governors Forum Chairman, Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State and Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State.

The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Mr. Boss Mustapha; Ministers of Agriculture, Muhammad Nanono; Industry, Trade and Investment, Niyi Adebayo, and Labour and Employment, Dr. Chris Ngige also attended, while the Minister of State for Budget and National Planning, Prince Clem Agba joined the meeting virtually.

Later at the end of the inaugural meeting, and while fielding questions from journalists, Governor Sule of Nasarawa State said “the whole essence of the committee is for the government to be able to take 100 million Nigerians out of poverty in the next 10 years.”

He said that having reviewed the Terms of Reference (TOR), the Steering Committee is now constituting the technical working group and the National Social Protection Network and then resume its meeting after the Sallah break.

Laolu Akande,
Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media & Publicity, Office of the Vice President.
9th July 2021

Politics

UPDATE: INEC Sets Date For 2022 Ekiti Governorship Elections

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The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has fixed 18th of June 2022 for the Ekiti State Governorship election.

The information is contained in a time-table signed by the Commission’s secretary, Mrs. Rose Oriaran-Anthony.

The commission quoted Section 178 (1) &(2) of the 1999 Constitution and section 25 (8) of the Electoral Act which empowers it to conduct election to the office of the governor not earlier than 150 days and not later than 30 days before the expiration of the tenure of the incumbent Governor.

According to the time table, political parties are expected to conduct their primaries including resolution of disputes arising from the exercise between 4th and 29th of January, 2022.

The commencement of campaigns by political parties in public is billed for March 20, 2022.

The statement affirms that the tenure of Governor Kayode Fayemi will end on October 15, 2022.

Amos Ogunrinde

Economy

Ekiti Government Slashes Salaries of Political Appointees, Workers

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Ekiti State Government has again slashed the salaries of political office holders and accounting officers for three months as a result of shortfall in the federal allocation to the state.

Also government has suspended the payment of consequential adjustment for workers from Grade level 7 and above which commenced in January 2021 for same three months.

This followed the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding, MoU, on the agreement reached between representatives of government and labour leaders’ state administrative council on the state finances.

Under the M.O.U, running grant to government offices on monthly basis has been reduced while the economic review committee would henceforth meet monthly to keep labour abreast of the financial position of the state.

Addressing newsmen shortly after the signing of the document, the Ekiti State Head of Service, Mrs. Peju Babafemi, commended the labour leaders for their sacrifice and expressed optimism that the state would successfully navigate through the period of financial challenges.

She promised that government would adhere strictly to the terms of the agreement reached with the labour leaders to ensure industrial harmony in the state.

The Chairman, Joint Negotiating Council, Mr. Kayode Fatomiluyi, appreciated government for reducing the salaries of appointees and its efforts that would not lead to retrenchment of workers.

Mr. Fatomiluyi noted that the unfortunate situation has directly affected the living standard of workers hence the need for government to keep to its promise.

The chairman, Trade Union Congress, TUC, Mr Sola Adigun who read the M.O.U said it was agreed that government would not downsize the workforce as a result of financial challenges facing the state.

He added: “The labour leadership believes in dialogue and subjecting itself to arguments logically and scientifically and bowing to superior argument. We urge the government to adhere strictly to this agreement.”

Governor Kayode Fayemi had approved the reduction in salaries of political office holders in April 2020 at the peak of COVID-19 pandemic in a bid to ensure continuous payment of workers’ salaries amidst economic challenges posed by the public health situation.

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Fayemi Mourns Demise Of Professor Francisca Aladejana

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Governor Kayode Fayemi, has expressed his condolences on the death of former Chairman, Ekiti State SUBEB and currently Special Adviser on Basic Education, Professor Francisca Aladejana.

Professor Aladejana slumped yesterday in her office while making a phone call and died instantly.

The deceased was the Provost of the College of Education, Ikere-Ekiti during the first tenure of the Fayemi-led administration.

Dr. Fayemi said he received the news of the death of the eminent scholar with rude shock and a deep sense of loss.

The governor described the death of Professor Aladejana as a great loss to the academia, education sector and to the government as well as the good people of Ekiti State, who she served meritoriously in different capacities.

Dr. Fayemi credited the deceased with the thorough supervision of reforms and repositioning of the College of Education during her tenure first as Sole Administrator and later as Provost the then College of Education, Ikere-Ekiti.

He described the late professor as a committed and patriotic educationist and scholar whose impact in basic education was quite remarkable.

The governor said although the state mourns her death but the pain of the loss is mitigated by Professor Aladejana’s positive contributions to the development of the state in various capacities she served in her lifetime.

He commiserated with the family, friends and associates of the deceased, urging them to be consoled by the legacies of selfless service and integrity Professor Aladejana left behind.

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Be a teacher, not a cheater – Fayemi tells Ekiti teachers

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The Ekiti State Government says it will not tolerate mediocrity among teachers across the public Primary and Secondary schools in the state with emphasis for them to be creative, committed and embrace moral excellence.

Governor Kayode Fayemi stated this while presenting appointment letters to the six hundred newly recruited Primary School Teachers held in Ado-Ekiti.

Governor Fayemi said the future of the state was tied to the success of the younger generation more so that the education sector remained the most thriving industry in Ekiti.

Represented by the Deputy Governor Otunba Bisi Egbeyemi, Dr Fayemi urged them to always display integrity in the discharge of their duties and shun immoralities which could in turn impact negatively to the system.

He explained that the government was conscious of providing a conducive teaching environment across the schools, hence the need for teachers to reciprocate the gesture.

While speaking on the recruitment process, Governor Fayemi observed that those recruited were based on merit, transparent and devoid of political, religion, gender, background and ethnic colourations.

Governor Fayemi tasked them to take advantage of the five-day training programme and induction service organised for newly recruited teachers to improve on their capabilities.

The Ekiti State number one citizen said his administration would not tolerate teachers who might cheat on the system, hence, the need to be a good teacher and not a cheater.

Earlier, the Executive Chairman, Ekiti State Universal Basic Education Board, Professor Femi Akinwumi counseled them to always take good care of pupils who he said were still in their formative years.

Professor Akinwumi also appreciated Governor Fayemi for clearing all outstanding counterpart funds owed to UBEC covering 2015 to 2020 and urged the new intakes to purge themselves from acts of laziness, truancy and lateness to duty.

In their goodwill messages, Mr Sola Ajiborode challenged the newly recruited teachers to see their appointments as a treasure that must be protected by doing everything possible in their capabilities to improve the standard of education.

Ekiti State SUBEB Coordinator, Mr Sunday Aremo noted that the passion for improving the education sector and making education more meaningful to the younger generation should be promoted by the newly recruited teachers.

In her own submission, the Special Adviser to Governor on Basic, Secondary and Vocational Education, Professor Francesca Aladejana challenged teachers to always move with the digital trends of imparting knowledge for them not to be found wanting in the teaching profession.

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Ekiti Govt. Imposes Fresh Curfew, Bans Public Gathering

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The Ekiti State government has imposed a curfew from 8.00 pm to 6.00 am and as well banned all gatherings of more than twenty people in the state with effect from Monday, 11th January, 2021 until further notice.

In a statement made available to newsmen in Ado Ekiti on Sunday, the Ekiti State Commissioner for Information and Values Orientation, Mr Akin Omole, explained that the new guidelines became necessary to forestall the spread of the second wave of coronavirus in the state, which has been reported to be more contagious and severe than the first COVID-19.

He stressed that the curfew would be enforced strictly except for those on essential services.

Reiterating the commitment of the state government to the safety of lives of people in the state, Mr Omole said Governor Kayode Fayemi has directed the imposition of the curfew to protect residents of the state from falling prey to the second wave of the pandemic that has continued to claim thousands of lives across the globe.

He urged people of the state to strictly observe the Covid-19 protocols and abide by the curfew and new restrictions placed on public gatherings, warning that government would enforce the new directives and violators would be made to face the wrath of the law.

Mr Omole emphasized the need for people in the State to properly wear nose masks, wash their hands with soap and use hand sanitizer regularly, as well as keep social distance to avoid contacting the virus.

The commissioner implored worship centres to hold a maximum of two services on Friday, Saturday or Sunday accordingly adding that the services should however not extend beyond 2.00pm.

Mr Omole directed all worship centres to provide necessary facilities for hand washing, soap and hand sanitizer at the entrance and infrared thermometers to take worshippers temperature before they were allowed in for service.

He added that the Ekiti State Covid-19 Response Committee put in place by the state government and other relevant enforcement agencies would be going round to ensure compliance with these directives and any person or group of persons caught violating the guidelines would be sanctioned accordingly.

The commissioner stated that top government functionaries both at the State and Local Government levels, council chairmen, traditional rulers and law enforcement agencies were expected to monitor compliance and promptly report violators to the Covid-19 Response Taskforce for necessary action.

Amos Ogunrinde

Education

Governor Fayemi Appoints Principal Officers for Bamidele Olumilua University

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Ekiti State Governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi has approved appointments of principal officers to run the affairs of the newly established Bamidele Olumilua University of Science and Technology, Ikere Ekiti.

The governor in a statement through his Chief Press Secretary, CPS, Mr Yinka Oyebode said the appointment was with immediate effect.

According to the statement, Professor Victor Adeoluwa is appointed as the Vice Chancellor, while Mr Ojo Gbenga is to serve as the Registrar.

Others officers are: Mr Atata Abioye as the Bursar, and Mr Oyegbaju C.O as the Librarian.

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Ekiti Government Cancels New Year Interdenominational Service

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Stresses January 18 Resumption Date For Schools

Ekiti State Government has cancelled the customary interdenominational service usually held on the first working day of the year.

In a statement made available to Radio Nigeria in Ado Ekiti, the State Commissioner for Information and Values Orientation, Mr Akin Omole explained that the cancellation was part of efforts to curb the spread of coronavirus in the state.

Mr Omole added that Governor Kayode Fayemi’s directive that public workers on grade level 12 and below should work from home also remains sacrosanct as workers resume duties today January 4 after the public holiday marking the beginning of the New Year.

The commissioner stressed the need for people in the state to adhere strictly with all laid down protocols to protect themselves from contracting the virus.

Mr Omole stated that government had made proper use of face mask mandatory in the state, while physical distancing must also be maintained.

He also emphasized the importance of avoiding crowds, keeping rooms well ventilated and regular hand washing with soap and water as well as using alcohol-based hand sanitizers and coughing into a bent elbow or disposable tissue paper.

Meanwhile, the Ekiti State government has reminded parents and private school proprietors that schools will resume in the state for 2nd term on the 18th of January 2021 and that this shall be enforced.  

The Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Dr Bimpe Aderiye announced this in a statement issued in Ado Ekiti.

Dr Aderiye warned that any contrary arrangement that involves making students resume today Monday 4th January, 2021, by wearing either mufti or uniform must be cancelled.

She, therefore, wished teachers and pupils peaceful, progress-filled and prosperous New Year. Amos Ogunrinde

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362 Ghost Council Workers Uncovered In Ekiti

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Ekiti State government says it is losing about 20 million Naira monthly to 362 ghost workers at the local government areas of the state.

This is contained in a report of the verification committee set up by state government with a mandate to identify absentees at the councils and block financial loopholes at the third tier of government. 

Ekiti State Governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi with the report

Presenting the report to Governor Kayode Fayemi in Ado Ekiti, the Commissioner for Local Government and Community Development, Professor Adio Folayan said the Ekiti State Accountant General had been instructed to stop the salaries of the affected persons.

Dr Fayemi addressing with the committee members

Professor Folayan explained that the preliminary findings put the ghost workers at 652 but further screening by the committee revealed that only 362 workers out of figure were clarified to be on government payroll as at June this year.

He said the committee recommended that all illegal salary earned by the affected persons should be deducted from their pensions and gratuity, while they would subsequently prosecuted for fraud with their accomplices. 

The commissioner directed the councils’ Heads of Department to enforce discipline while practice of giving schedules of duties to their officers should be adopted so that errant officers would be punished for any infraction.

Receiving the report, Governor Kayode Fayemi thanked members of the committee for their dedication and promised to look into the recommendations for immediate implementation.

Tope Bamidele

Education

Fayemi Assents to Upgrade Of College Of Education, Ikere-Ekiti

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A bill upgrading the College of Education, Ikere-Ekiti to a full-fledged University of Education, Science and Technology has been signed into law by Governor Kayode Fayemi.

The signing was part of activities lined up for the second anniversary of Governor Fayemi in office.

At the ceremony in Ado-Ekiti, the governor said the idea was aimed at making students get qualitative education and improve the socio-economic activities of the host town.

He remarked that the University of Education would further strengthen teacher education thereby improving teaching and learning in the state.

Governor Fayemi said government would support the university in terms of funding to enable it to cope with the challenges which might accompany its upgrade.

Earlier, the speaker, Ekiti State House of Assembly, EKHA, Mr Funminiyi Afuye said the university bill was one of the 32 bills passed by the 6th assembly and subsequently assented to by the governor.

Mr Afuye noted that the knowledge economy which was part of government cardinal programmes could only be achieved through access to quality education.

Also, the Vice-Chancellor of the University, Professor Victor Adeoluwa informed the gathering that the management had put in place necessary logistics for the smooth academic activities.

Tope Bamidele

Economy

Governor Fayemi Takes Step To Address Challenges Facing Youths In Ekiti.

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Governor Kayode Fayemi has called on youths to adopt new ways of solving the numerous challenges confronting their development in Ekiti State.

Dr. Fayemi made the call while inaugurating an 18-man committee on Youth Development in Ado Ekiti, the state capital.

The Governor explained that youths must be able to contribute to the socio-economic and be the agents of positive change in the society.

He emphasized that the Committee would assist the Government in driving its goals and objectives in the areas of youth development.

Governor Fayemi who was represented by his chief of staff, Mr Biodun Omoleye said, the initiative would harness the potential embedded in youths and help them to build competence, confidence, compassion as well as character for the betterment of the society.

The Governor noted that his administration was addressing youth challenges through various intervention programmes and policies in agricultural, commerce, education and sport development.

Governor Fayemi is the chairman of the committee.

Tope Bamidele

Economy

Gov.Fayemi Restates Commitment to Infrastructural development

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Investment in critical infrastructure and human capital development have been described as major key to socio economic growth of Ekiti State.

Governor kayode Fayemi made this known during an inspection tour of some ongoing projects in Ado Ekiti.

He observed that government would invest in infrastructural development capable of reviving the economy of the state and improve the living standard of the people.

Governor Fayemi also made it clear that all abandoned projects across communities inherited by his administration in the state would be completed within specification.

Dr Fayemi stressed that government had put into consideration the planning process to pave the way for good roads, modern schools and urban development centers to further boost economic viability of the state.

He however expressed satisfaction with the level of work done so far by the contractor handling the projects.

The Ongoing Projects inspected by the Governor included the four model schools, Ureje water dam and Water treatment plant rehabilitation project.

Others are, JMK Rice Mill at Odo Ado Fajuyi water dam, Ado-Iyin road project, completion of Secretariat complex phase V and the Civic centre, all in Ado Ekiti.

Some of the projects are expected to be delivered by the 30th of September.

Tope Omobepade

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Ilé ìgbìmọ̀ asòfin ìpínlẹ̀ Èkìtì, buwọlu orúkọ àwọn méje tójẹ́ fífí sọwọ́ gẹ́ẹ̀gẹ́ bí alákoso

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Ilé ìgbìmọ̀ asòfin ìpínlẹ̀ Èkìtì tí bowọlu àwọn alákoso méje tí Gómìnà Kayọde Fayẹmi fi sọwọ́ sílé láipẹ yíì.

Lásìkò ètò náà, diẹ lára àwọn asòfin lára èyí tarirí igbákejì adarí ilé, ọ̀gbẹ́ni Akeem Jamiu àti ọ̀gbẹ́ni Aribasoye láti ẹkùn ìdìbò Ìkọ̀lé kiní, bere ọ̀kan-òjọ̀kan ìbere lọ́wọ́ àwọn alákoso tíwọ́n forúkọ wọn sọwọ́ ọ̀hún lórí isẹ́ tíwọ́n yàn láàyo.

Ẹwẹ, ilé buwọlu ìyànsípò àwọn alákoso náà, tí wọ́n sọ̀rọ̀ wọn láti sisẹ́ wọn bíì sẹ, kíwọn sì ma jáà àwọn tónígbàgbọ́ nínú wọn, ní tọmọ̀n.

Lára àwọn tí wọ́n yàn sípò níì, Àlhájà Maryam Ogunlade, láti Èmùré, alága tẹ́lẹ̀ fẹ́gbẹ́ òsèlù Labour, ọ̀gbẹ́ni Akin Ọmọlee láti Ọyẹ́, alákoso tẹ́lẹ̀rí, ọ̀túnba Diran Adesua.

Àwọn tóòku níì olóyè Ọlabọde Adetoyi, Mọba, ọ̀mọ̀wé Ọlabimpe Adarye, ọ̀mọ̀wé Oye Filani Ìkọ̀lé tófimọ́ ọmọbaa Iyabọ Fakunle.

Nínú ọ̀rọ̀, àwọn tíwọ́n yàn sípò ọ̀hún wọ́n fọwọ́ ìgbáradì wọn sọ̀yà, láti mú àgbéga bá ètò àti òlànà ìsèjọba ti Gómìnà Fayẹmi léwéjú.

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Politics

Fayemi Forwards List of Commissioner Nominees to EKHA

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Governor Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti State has forwarded names of seven commissioner nominees to the Ekiti State House of Assembly, EKHA, for screening and confirmation.

The speaker of the House, Mr Funminiyi Afuye read the governor’s letter conveying the names of the nominees at the plenary.

The nominees are, Otunba Diran Adesua – Ekiti East, Prince Olabode Adetunji – Moba, Mrs Olabimpe Aderiye – Ido/Osi and Princess Iyabo Fakunle – Ilejemeje.

Others are, Alhaja Mariam Ogunlade – Emure, Dr Oye Filani – Iloke and Mr Akin Omole – Oye local government.

Amos Ogunrinde

Judiciary

We Need An Autonomous Judiciary – Gov. Fayemi

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Autonomy of the judiciary is the only way to make the judicial sector more effective and responsive to the yearnings of Nigerians.

Ekiti State Governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi stated this in Ado Ekiti while playing host to the president-elect of the Nigeria Bar Association, NBA, Mr Olumide Akpata.

The governor who is also the chairman, Nigeria Governors Forum, NGF, equally said all the 36 states governors were in support of judicial autonomy which according to him, remained the critical component of Nigeria’s democratic growth.

Governor Fayemi told the NBA president-elect that he had consulted the leadership of the Nigerian judiciary to reach a common front on the modalities for the implementation of judicial autonomy across the states of the federation.

“Judicial reform was necessary, it must be undertaken in the sector to promote rule of law, and give a better hope for the common man.

I appeal to the NBA president-elect to partner Ekiti state lawyers and give them sense of belonging in the union, as Ekiti has a history of producing legal practitioners who can be encouraged to become Senior Advocates of Nigeria” Fayemi said.

Responding, the NBA president-elect, Mr Olumide Akpata maintained that the union would be active in the implementation of judicial autonomy, with a promise to bring radical changes to the legal profession.

Tope Bamidele

Lifestyle

Epe-Ekiti Gets New Monarch

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Ekiti State Executive Council has approved the appointment of Prince Adesoye Williams Ayodeji, as the new Elepe of Epe-Ekiti, in Ijero Local Government Area.

The council gave the approval at its 15th virtual meeting presided over by Governor Kayode Fayemi.

The Commissioner for Information and Value Orientation, Mr Muyiwa Olumilua said in a statement in Ado Ekiti that Prince Adesoye Ayodeji was chosen among the prospective candidates presented by the kingmakers from Arowosapo Ruling House.

The immediate past Elepe, Oba Emmanuel Agbeleoba from Ogodulose ruling house joined his ancestors in November 2018.

Amos Ogunrinde

Education

Dereliction Of Duty: Ekiti Government Suspends School Principal

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The Ekiti State Government has suspended the Principal of Methodist Girls High School, Ifaki Ekiti, Mrs Ogundipe Bolatito Adetutu for alleged dereliction of duty.

The Commissioner for Education, Mr Foluso Daramola announced the suspension in a statement in Ado Ekiti.

Mr Daramola directed the principal to hand over the management of the school to the most Senior Vice-Principal pending disciplinary action by the Teaching Service Commission.

The commissioner explained that the principal was not in the school during an on-the-spot assessment of Governor Kayode Fayemi to public secondary schools ahead of today’s resumption of students in SS3 class.

Mr Daramola noted that non-availability of the principal to receive the governor and his entourage particularly members of COVID-19 Task force affected the visit despite the fact that notice was sent to all public schools on the planned visit.

Amos Ogunrinde

Health

Governor Fayemi Tests Negative for Covid-19

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Governor Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti State has tested negative for Covid-19 after 11 days in isolation.

Fayemi made this known on his personal twitter handle.

The governor wrote “After 11 days in isolation, I received news that my Covid- 19 repeat test came back negative.

“My sincere gratitude goes to God Almighty, my family, my medical team and all well wishers for the prayers and solidarity.

” We must continue to do all we can to tackle the pandemic.

Fayemi had recently tested positive for the virus and went on isolation.

Olaniyi

Religion

Religious Centres to Re-Open in Ekiti August 4

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Ekiti state government has shifted the date for the reopening of worship centres from today July 17 to August 4.

Governor Kayode Fayemi had during his recent broadcast announced that worship centres would be allowed to reopen as from today for Muslims, Saturday and Sunday for Christians.

In a statement in Ado Ekiti, the Commissioner for Health and Human Services, Dr Mojisola Yaya-Kolade made it clear that the shifting of the dates was to enable worship centres to meet the conditions set out by government.

She directed all the worship centres to fumigate their premises which would be ascertained by the Environmental Health and Sanitation Departments of various councils before they would be issued certificates of fumigation by the Ministry of Environment at no cost.

Dr Yaya-Kolade stated that worship centres would only be allowed to open once in a week for maximum of two hours while each place of worship must provide an infrared thermometer for the checking of the temperatures of members at the entrance.

The Commissioner for Health however said government had exempted children between one and twelve years as well as people above the age of sixty five from worship centres.

She noted that government took all these steps to prevent worshippers from contracting Coronavirus in Ekiti state.

Amos Ogunrinde

Technology

Ekiti Government Moves to Boost Internet Access across the State

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The Ekiti State Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding, MOU, with a private organization, the Oodua Infraco Resources Limited, with a view towards providing internet facility in all the nooks and crannies of the state.

The State Governor, Dr. Kayode Fayemi while signing the documents said that the step would open a lot of opportunities for the state in terms of job creation.

Dr. Fayemi also observed that the Internet facility would cover all the tertiary institutions, schools, security outfits and health institution in order to engage meaningfully with their counterparts in the world on best ways of doing things.

He stressed that the facility would go a long way to drive and achieve more on the state’s knowledge economy.

The governor explained that the Executive Order 007 which reduced the right of way charges from four thousand, five hundred naira to one hundred and forty five naira per kilometre, had begun to yield positive result as many Internet Providers shown interest to invest in the state.

Earlier, the Commissioner for Infrastructure and Public Utilities, Mr Bamidele Faparusi who said the project would be completed within fourteen months, maintained that all the streets in Ekiti would have internet fibers in the interest of younger generation.

Contributing, the Chief Executive Officer, Odua Resources Infraco Limited, Mr Sammy Adigun said the project would cost five billion naira, while Federal government would contribute over one billion naira and Ekiti State Government would ensure the completion of the project.

Mr Adigun explained that the six hundred and six kilometres internet Wi-Fi construction would commence on October this year.

While appreciating the government’s giant steps, the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Infrastructure and Public Utilities, Mr Olumide Ajayi pointed out that the project would impart meaningfully on the society after completion.

Oriola Afolabi

Lifestyle

Fayemi Charges Civil Servants on Hard Work

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Ekiti State Government wants the civil servants to live up to the dictates of their status in service in order to meet the yearnings of the people and complement the policies and programmes of the present administration.

Governor Kayode Fayemi stated this at the swearing-in of the newly appointed Permanent Secretaries in Ado-Ekiti.

Represented by the Deputy Governor, Otunba Bisi Egbeyemi, Dr. Fayemi explained that civil servants were the engine room of the government, hence the need for them to justify their earning through efficient labour.

He noted that the appointment of the three Permanent Secretaries was in line with his plans to strengthen and reposition the civil service for optimal performance.

Governor Fayemi who warned that his government would not tolerate sycophancy among the civil servants promised to prioritize their welfare and that of the retirees.

The governor said his administration would not relent in its effort to restore the culture and values of the people by serving in honesty and sense of purpose.

The three new Permanent Secretaries, Messers Benjamin Afolabi, Adeleke Afolaju and Ayodele Adeyanju who could not hide their joy, appreciated Governor Fayemi for giving them the opportunity and promised to justify their new position through effective service delivery and service to humanity.

Oriola Afolabi

Yoruba

Ìgbìmọ̀ àpapọ̀ Gómìnà sọ àsọyán lórí owóya

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Ìgbìmọ̀ àwọn Gómìnà nílẹ̀ Nàijírìa, NGF, sọpé àwọn ńse àtòpọ̀ àkọlé ètò ìsúnná wọn lọ́wọ́, káwọn tó lèè mọ̀ báwọn yóò se ìdápadà owó ìyọnilọ́fìn tíjọba àpapọ̀ fún wọn.

Alága ìgbìmọ̀ ọ̀hún títún se Gómìnà ìpínlẹ̀ Èkìtì, ọ̀mswé Kayọde Fayẹmi, ẹnitó sọ̀rs yíì lkyìn ìpàdé alátìlẹ̀kùn mọ́rí se kan nílu Abuja.

Ó sàlàyé pé, àwọn Gómìnà gbàgbọ́ pé báwọn se ti setán láti san owó, àwọn gbọdọ̀ se àtòpọ̀ àkọlé ètò ìsúnná wọn.

Gómìnà Fayẹmi ẹnitó sàpèjúwe ìgbésẹ̀ báwọn òsìsẹ́ elétò àbò se yabo ilégbe àwọn Gómìnà lẹ́nu lọ́lọ́yii gẹ́gk bí èyítí kòbófin mu, sọpé ìgbìmọ̀ náà ti sèpàdé pọ̀ pẹ̀lú ààrẹ àti ọ̀gá àgbà ilésẹ́ ọlọ́pa ilẹ̀ yíì lórí ọ̀rọ̀ ọ̀hún.

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