Oyebanji restoring Ekiti hope for a better living

 

How Governor Oyebanji Earned the Silverbird Man of the Year Award 2024

Yesterday marked a proud moment for Ekiti as Governor Biodun Oyebanji once again took home the Silverbird Man of the Year award, a recognition earned on the strength of genuine results, not political favours or purchased accolades.

The award mirrors his commitment to making Ekiti a model of security, development, and inclusive growth.

What made the event even more special was the display of unity from the state’s ex-leaders. Former governors Otunba Niyi Adebayo, Chief Ayodele Fayose, Engr. Segun Oni, and Dr. Kayode Fayemi were all present, standing together to support the current administration.

In one memorable moment, Former Governor Fayose, while presenting an award to Enugu’s governor, couldn’t help but praise the state’s leadership by saying, “My Governor is doing well. This Governor is performing and he is coming back by the grace of God. Ekiti is the only state throughout the Federation where all former governors are standing solidly behind a serving Governor. I am not APC and I will never be one but, one thing I know is that BAO will lead Ekiti till 2030.”

Beyond the accolades, real change is happening on the ground. Ekiti’s streets are safer, thanks to constant upgrade in security measures. The administration’s investment in modern surveillance and equipment has reduced crime and restored peace in neighbourhoods.

Under the watch of Governor Oyebanji, Ekiti is experiencing a renaissance in development. We've got Cargo International Airport, Ring Roads, Flyover etc. Roads are being repaired and expanded, public facilities modernized, and essential services upgraded.

His government is also taking decisive steps to empower every corner of the community, caring for civil servants, retirees, the youth, and women alike. One standout example is his move to clear the longstanding backlog of gratuity payments, finally ensuring that those who have served Ekiti receive what they rightfully deserve.

Ekiti’s progress is not confined to security and social welfare alone. The state has become one of the top revenue generators in 2024, drawing substantial investment and opening up new opportunities for businesses and individuals.

Transparent fiscal policies and efficient tax collection have boosted the state’s finances. These are further fueling the state's development.

Winning this award is just one part of the story. What really matters is the real change happening here in Ekiti.

Every citizen, whether a dedicated civil servant, an ambitious young person, or an empowered woman, is feeling the difference of a government that actually does what it says.

With Governor Oyebanji leading, Ekiti is carving out a new, brighter, and more united future.

Congratulations to the People's Governor

Ramadan: Prince Kunle Ogidi complements Governor Oyebanji's good gesture to muslims in Ijero Ekiti; Donates food items to muslim community

Ramadan: Prince Kunle Ogidi, an APC stalwart in Ijero Ekiti, has donated 100 bags of rice to the Muslim community in Ijero Ekiti to celebrate Ramadan. This generous gesture aims to complement Governor Biodun Oyebanji's efforts to bring joy to the people of Ekiti.

 Prince Ogidi handed over the donation to the Imam of the Central Mosque in Ijero Ekiti, just in time for iftar. Said the gesture was to identify with the Muslim brothers as the Ramadan fasting period begins.

"I have come to donate this to my muslim brothers and sisters as a show of love, even though I m a Christian, but I believe we all serve a living God, this donation exemplifies my love and support for you and our community during this period, don't also forget that as a Christian we have also begun our fast"...he added.

Prince Ogidi who hails from Ijero said the gesture was to further compliment the efforts of the state governor, His Excellency, Mr Biodun Oyebanji for the Muslim community, especially during this month of Ramadan.

"You will recall that out Governor, Mr Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji has been supporting the Muslim community in the state, particularly as they enter the Ramadan period. This token is to compliment his efforts at my local level here in Ijero. I enjoin you all during this Ramadan, including my  Christian brothers and sisters in this Lenten season to continue to promote love as we pray to God, and I believe he will surely answer our prayers."... Prince Ogidi concluded.

Prince Ogidi who expressed joy that the astronomical price of petrol was coming down owing to the economic policies of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, solicited for prayers for the federal and state governments as both President Tinubu and Governor Oyebanji are trying their best to reposition the country and state.

He commended Governor Oyebanji for his efforts at developing the state, while also urging the Muslim community to continue to pray for the success of the governor.

The Imam of the Central Mosque, Alhaji Abdulateef Abubakar and Alhaji Bashiru Taiwo who received the gift items in the presence of other congregants lauded Prince Ogidi for the show of love and commitment to the development of the community and Ekiti state at large.

They said the Muslim community acknowledged his benevolence and prayed for him and Governor Oyebanji's success.

Hon Anthonia Omonusi a masterpiece in governance: Takes Adire Ekiti to another level

 Ekiti East LCDA | Friday 14th February, 2025

Ekiti Southeast local government was agog yesterday as Hon. Alaba Omonusi take Adire Ekiti to another level.

The wife of the governor Dr Mrs Oyebanji speaking at the event said "My joy knew no bounds today as I commissioned the Adire Ekiti Hub/Lab at Isaya Ekiti in Ekiti South East LCDA. Also, seeing some of the students we trained at the Adire Ekiti Hub in Ado Ekiti making different Adire prints and designs at the LCDA thrilled me alot.

I'm super proud of Hon. Antonia Alaba Omonusi, Chairperson, Ekiti South-East LCDA for the capital projects across the nine communities of the LCDA; some of which are the Basic Health Center at Araromi-Oke Ekiti and the ultra modern administrative block within the Secretariat complex of the LCDA.

I commended the community and the people of the LCDA for their support for Governor Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji and his government. l reminded them that the giant strides of Hon. Anthonia Omonusi have only been possible because of the favourable disposition of Governor BAO to the development of the local councils.

My sincere appreciation goes to all the traditional rulers that trooped out in their numbers to welcome me, and for joining me as I doled out to some beneficiaries items like motorcycles, refrigerators, grinding machines, hair dryers, sewing machines, power generating sets, cash gifts to commercial transporters, iyalojas among others on behalf of Hon. Anthonia Omolusi in her bid to empower the members of her local council. 

It is worthy of note that all the traditional rulers present at the event were adorned in beautiful Adire Ekiti prints. Similarly, my team members and other groups in attendance weren't left out.

 I made bold to say "Adire Ekiti to the World"

EKITI PROGRESSIVES BEGINS MASS MOBILISATION OF VOTERS FOR ATIKU IN EKITI

 The leadership of Ekiti Progressives has commenced massive mobilisation of voters across the 2,450 polling units for the presidential candidate of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) Atiku Abubakar and other party candidates in Ekiti state ahead of 2023 general elections.

Rising from the first state executives meeting of the group held in Ado EKiti after their last week defection to PDP, the leadership commended

PDP presidential candidate, vice presidential candidate Governor  Ifeanyi Okowa, National Deputy Chairman (south) Ambassador Taofeek Arapaja and PDP candidate in 2020 governorship election in Ondo State, Eyitayo Jegede, SAN.

Others include, Senator Biodun Olujimi,Hon Henrich Akomolafe, Dr Hamza Talba, Mr Funsho Ayeni, Chief Raymond Dokpesi, Senator Philip Aduda, Senator Dino Melaye

National organising Secretary of PDP and the national leadership of PDP under Senator Iyorchia Ayu for making the defection and declaration possible and successful.

In order to ensure the victory and success of Atiku and PDP candidates in the forthcoming election in Ekiti state, the group set up 20-member mobilisation team for each polling units in the state.

The coordinator of the group, Wale Ayeni said the moves became necessary to kickstart door to door, house to house, street to street, town to town, church to church, mosque to mosque, office to office and school to school Mobilisation of voters for the former vice president and other PDP candidates in Ekiti.

The group also fixed Monday 4th October,2022 to kickstart the mass mobilisation of voters for Atiku and PDP candidates in Ekiti in each of the Senatorial district begining from Ekiti South.

BISI K , A COLOSSAL FAILURE STAGING A COME BACK

 

The man, Bisi K, after failing the election woefully and failing in his several assistances and supports for Fayose to foil the choice of the people, Hon Deji Ogunsakin from the Central Senatorial District, as Ekiti State PDP Chairman, their next move is to bring back Hon. Bisi Kolawole as Ekiti State PDP Chairman. You are surprised? Yes, it is true!! Call him and confirm. This is a person whose sluggish personality and diminished popularity combined with that of Mr Olule Fayose and Senator Olujimi couldn't give our party more than 67k in an election that's for our party to win.

The same Bisi K who is supposed to be sober and sore after losing the election to an embarrassing distant third rushed to the auto-market to buy 2 SUV Jeeps totalling 52M in less than 48 hours after his loss at the election was announced. . He is driving one of the Jeep already.   Ask him if you doubt this. Can't you see you have been scammed by these guy men? 

It's unfortunate that the shameless duo are staging a come back when they'd successfully made a lot of money through the last Gubernatorial election. 

Who is supposed to be hiding  under the curtain garnishing their teeth in ignominy and contrition if  not Ayo Fayose and Bisi Kolawole? Unfortunately the two  are unrepentant and unashamed of their folly, but still lobbying in Abuja that Bis K should be returned as the State Chairman. 

How best can one describes Hon. Bisi Kolawole than a colossal failure when his record is stark red. He led Prof. Kolapo Olusola's Campaign in 2018 and failed, he ran the party almost aground since he's made the controversial Chairman, worst case, this man couldn't reconcile a single party member, other than unnecessary grandstandings.  Even the repositioning group that he is supposed to bring together couldn't be achieved until personal interest set them apart.

 Should we forget about the shameful calamity that the candidature of Bisi K, brought to our party and members of Ekiti state PDP? 

In a saner clime, such unstable personality would have been banned from contesting or holding any public position for eternity. A character like Bisi Kolawole and Ayo Fayose should take a back seat and watch as younger and smarter generations inject fresh bloods into the party,  they should sit back and watch how the young chaps will introduce systemic and innovative political ideas that will re-energize the morale of our injured members.

Just imagine Bisi K as your State Party Chairman again!!

Now you know when these people are accused of ONLY trading with the party whike cashing out. They care not about you nor me. 

But alas, there is great hope for the party members. Atiku is coming by His Grace.