Lifestyle

Make your donations to special schools for PWD- Gov Oyebanji tells Friends, Associates

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By Amos Ogunrinde

The Governor of Ekiti State, Mr Biodun Oyebanji has appealed to his friends, family members, well-wishers and the general public not to organise any birthday party, gift or newspaper advertisement in commemoration of his 56th birthday billed for Thursday, December 21st. 

Instead of advertisement placements, gifts or social gatherings, Governor Oyebanji said anyone willing to celebrate with him should make cash or material donations to the less privileged children in the State.

The Governor requested that gifts and cash be sent to the Government Special School for the Deaf, Ikoro-Ekiti; Special School for the Blind, Ikere-Ekiti; and Special School for the Mentally and Physically Challenged, Ido-Ekiti, as well as the State Relief and Rehabilitation Centre for the Mentally Challenged in Ado-Ekiti.

According to a statement by his Special Adviser on Media, Mr Yinka Oyebode, Governor Oyebanji said financial and material gifts sent to these schools by his friends and well-wishers would be of greater value and a better appreciated birthday celebration for him, adding that the country is at a point where citizens should make deliberate efforts at reaching out to the less privileged in the society.

He expressed happiness at the number of family members, friends  and associates that presented gifts to the three special schools during his birthday last year, and the attendant joy the gestures brought to the faces of the students.

Governor Oyebanji said he became happier when he got reports on how each of the schools utilized the financial and material gifts they received from him and his friends to enhance the welfare and wellbeing of the students and to upgrade some facilities within the schools.

The Governor said he would be happy if his friends and well wishers would grant his wishes this year again, by joining him in putting smiles on the faces of the students with disabilities instead of any gift or party they might have in mind.

The Ikogosi-Ekiti born Oyebanji, a former University lecturer turned politician, will be 56 years on December 21, 2023.

Labour

Pensioners Get N150M as Gratuity

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By Kazeem Ayodeji

Governor Biodun Oyebanji says his administration will continue to make efforts towards prioritizing the welfare of pensioners in Ekiti State and ensure that they receive their gratuities in due course.

Governor Oyebanji stated this in Ado Ekiti during the distribution of one hundred and fifty million naira gratuity cheques to sixty-four retired Local Government workers and primary school teachers in the State.

The governor who highlighted efforts being made by the government to better the lot of the people, also said that his administration had paid over six hundred million naira as gratuities to one hundred and eighty-nine Local Government workers and primary school teachers since attaining power.

He enjoined other retirees both at the State and Local Government levels whose turn is yet to come, to exercise patience, saying his goal remains providing them with the financial security and peace of mind that they rightfully deserve.

In his remarks, the Ekiti State chairman of pensioners, Elder Joel Akinola thanked Governor Oyebanji for prioritizing the welfare of retirees in the State with a call on him not to relent in providing other needs and entitlements of the pensioners.

Also, the Executive Secretary, Pension Transitional Arrangements Department, Mr Folusho Akinwumi congratulated the beneficiaries and urged them to use the money to take good care of themselves, rather than expending it on ventures that would further impoverish them.

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Education

Ekiti Inaugurates Governing Councils of State-Owned Institutions

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By Kazeem Ayodeji

Ekiti State governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji has inaugurated the recently approved Governing Councils of three tertiary institutions in the state with a call on members to come up with a rescue agenda to reposition the state education system.

The three institutions include Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti; EKSU,  Bamidele Olumilua University of Education, Science and Technology, Ikere-Ekiti, BOUESTI and Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital EKSUTH.

Addressing members of the three councils in Ado Ekiti, after they had taken their oath of Office and allegiance, Governor Oyebanji appreciated them for accepting the responsibility, saying that they were all carefully selected to be part of the state transformation agendas due to their pedigrees and antecedence. 

He reminded them that tertiary institutions in the state have been facing serious challenges, hence the need for them to work together with the schools’ management, alumni association, and other relevant stakeholders on how to end instability, financial bottlenecks as well as student unrest in the institutions.

Mr Oyebanji said the government would continue to do its best at complimenting every effort geared towards ensuring that education in the state attains enviable standards.

According to him, the Governing Councils should endeavour to develop new approaches to funding, learning, infrastructure, recruitment, and cultural structures among others in order to take the State education levels to international standards.

Responding on behalf of the governing councils, the pro-chancellor and chairman, EKSU Governing Council, Professor Akin Oyebode expressed the readiness of members to work assiduously and justify the confidence reposed in them for the appointment.

Professor Oyebode thanked Governor Oyebanji for the opportunity and called for the support and cooperation of all stakeholders in the State towards ensuring that the governing councils affect positive changes in the State’s tertiary institutions.

Professor Akin Oyebode is the pro-chancellor and chairman of EKSU Governing council, Chief Wole Olanipekun is the Chancellor of BOUESTI Governing council and Dr Ademola Dada is the Chairman of EKSUTH.

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Politics

Governor Oyebanji, Deputy Assume Duties with Prayers

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Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji says he has handed over the state to God for direction and guidance.

Gov Oyebanji stated this during a brief prayer session attended by his wife, Dr Olayemi, some family members and officials including the Head of Service, Mr Bamidele Agbede held at the Government House Chapel, Ado-Ekiti. 

The Governor said he decided to kick start his first day at work with a prayer session to commit the entire assignment to God’s able hand, saying that he has no power of his own.

Governor Oyebanji, after the 30 minutes service, walked from the Chapel to his office where he had his first meeting with members of the Ekiti State caucus of the National Assembly.

He also held meetings with the Deputy Governor, Mrs. Monisade Afuye, principal officers of the State House of Assembly, led by the Speaker, Mr Funminiyi Afuye; as well as the Head of Service and some top government officials.

Also, it was a moment of joy and jubilation as the new Deputy Governor of Ekiti State, Chief Monisade Afuye assumed duty on Monday after her inauguration.

The Deputy Governor, who was accompanied by family members, religious leaders and APC members dressed in white attire.

Prayers were offered to usher in the deputy governor to her office.

Addressing the well-wishers, Mrs Afuye appreciated them for their support.

She said that a meeting would be held with members of staff of her office tomorrow (Tuesday) for a robust relationship.

The deputy governor had earlier paid homage to Ogoga of Ikere Ekiti, Oba Adejimi Adu.

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