Politics

Funminiyi Afuye: Ekiti State Government Postpones Activities

By Web News 1010

Reactions have continued to trail the death of the speaker of Ekiti State House of Assembly, EKHA, Mr Funminiyi Afuye.

In his reaction, a former Ekiti State governor and the Social Democratic Party, SDP, governorship candidate in the June 18 election in the state, Chief Segun Oni described the death of Mr Afuye as a rude shock, devastating and colossal loss to the Ekiti people.

Chief Oni in a statement by his media aide, Jackson Adebayo in Ado Ekiti said that the Afuyes belonged to the group of Omoluabi Ekiti, a very humble and astute politician who has served Ekiti meritoriously in various political positions and as EKHA Speaker, adding that he has left a good legacy.

The former governor, therefore, expressed his condolence to the deceased’s wife, children, family members, members of the state assembly, the government and all Ekiti people, praying to God to comfort them all.

Similarly, Ekiti State Deputy Governor, Mrs Monisade Afuye has commiserated with the state government, lkere Community and the entire people of the state on the death of the speaker.

In a statement from the Office of the Deputy Governor in Ado Ekiti, Mrs Afuye described the late speaker as a gentleman, patriotic citizen, vibrant leader and political genius whose initiatives and ingenuity have earned the state encomiums across the country. 

The deputy governor who described Mr Afuye’s death as shocking expressed sadness at losing a key stakeholder from her hometown who according to her still had a lot to contribute to the development of Ekiti State.

She prayed for the repose of his soul and also prayed to God to grant the government and the people of the state, especially his lkere community the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.

Meanwhile, following the death of the speaker on Wednesday evening, the State Government has postponed the swearing-in ceremony for the newly appointed Secretary to the State Government, SSG, Dr Habibat Adubiaro and the newly confirmed Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr Dayo Apata, SAN.

The swearing-in ceremony which was initially scheduled for Thursday, October 20 will now hold at a new date to be announced later.

A statement by the Chief Press Secretary, CPS, to the governor, Mr Yinka Oyebode says, as a mark of honour for the departed soul, the Governor’s special thanksgiving service slated for Sunday, October 23rd, has also been postponed indefinitely.

Mr Funminiyi Afuye died on Wednesday night at the Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital, Ado Ekiti at the age of 66 years, after suffering from cardiac arrest.

Amos Ogunrinde

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Politics

BREAKING: Ekiti Speaker Afuye Dies at 66

By Web News 592

Speaker, Ekiti State House of Assembly, Funminiyi Afuye is dead.

Afuye, who represents Ikere constituency 1, died on Wednesday evening at 66 after a brief illness.

Afuye appeared at the inauguration of Governor Biodun Oyebanji, on Sunday and was said to have also attended plenary on Tuesday before the sudden turn of events on Wednesday.

Details shortly.

Nation/Olaolu Fawole

Politics

Ekiti Assembly Speaker Mourns Juwa Adegbuyi

By Web News 813

The Speaker of Ekiti State House of Assembly, EKHA, Mr Funminiyi Afuye has expressed shock over sudden and untimely death of the member representing Ekiti East Constituency one, Mr Juwa Adegbuyi.

Mr Afuye who spoke through his Special Adviser on Media, Akogun Tai Oguntayo, described Adegbuyi’s death as devastating and a big loss to the state.

Mr Afuye who described the late lawmaker as a complete gentleman pointed out that he represented his constituency well and he was one of the finest and vibrant lawmakers of the sixth Assembly. 

He prayed God to grant the family and Ekiti State the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.

Mr Juwa Adegbuyi died on Saturday’s night during a brief illness.

With this development, Ekiti State House of Assembly now has twenty-five members.

Seyi Akanbi

Politics

Ekiti Names New Varsity After Olumilua

By Web News 1013

The Ekiti State House of Assembly, EKHA, has passed a bill renaming the newly-upgraded University of Education, Science and Technology, Ikere-Ekiti, after the former governor of old Ondo State, Evangelist Bamidele Olumilua.

The university, which was upgraded from a College of Education, will now be known as  “Bamidele Olumilua University of Education, Science and Technology, Ikere Ekiti” when Governor Kayode Fayemi finally assents to the bill.

The bill for the amendment of the law for the renaming of the university after Olumilua, was sponsored by a member of the house, representing Ikole Constituency one, Mr Adeoye Aribasoye and supported by members via a voice vote at the plenary.

In his remarks, the EKHA Speaker, Mr Funminiyi Afuye, observed that former governor, Olumilua who died in June this year at the age of 80, contributed immensely to the socio-political and economic life of Ekiti State and the old Ondo State in general.

Amos Ogunrinde

Education

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

By Web News 1437

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

Politics

Fayemi Forwards List of Commissioner Nominees to EKHA

By Web News 776

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