Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has said his administration has maintained transparent and effective budget implementation over the past four years, saying the performance reflects its commitment to fulfilling promises made to residents.
Oyebanji spoke on Thursday during a town hall meeting with stakeholders from Ekiti Central Senatorial District as part of consultations for the preparation of the 2027 budget in Aramoko-Ekiti, Ekiti West Local Government Area.
The governor said his administration had consistently incorporated development needs identified by residents during town hall meetings into its annual budgets.
He also said the government had implemented projects and fulfilled commitments made during the 2022 election campaign, adding that the spread of projects across the state’s local government areas reflected its commitment to its social contract with the people.
Oyebanji announced that the state government, in partnership with the World Bank through the Rural Access and Agricultural Marketing Project (RAAMP), was targeting the construction of 1,500 kilometres of roads across the state to improve transportation and access to economic opportunities.
He added that 235 kilometres of rural roads would be covered under the third phase of RAAMP, which is expected to commence after the rainy season. Ekiti is also participating in the scale-up phase of RAAMP, a programme designed to expand rural road infrastructure and improve access to markets.
The governor said his administration was also working on measures to address perennial flooding and gully erosion affecting communities in Efon, Aramoko and Ado-Ekiti.
According to him, the government had studied the causes and patterns of erosion across the state and was developing strategies to address the problem.
On healthcare, Oyebanji said 110 primary healthcare centres had been renovated across the state as part of efforts to improve access to healthcare and reduce mortality and morbidity.
He also commended traditional rulers for their role in supporting security within their communities through intelligence gathering and vigilance.
Oyebanji said, “Go and check the records, I didn’t betray the people’s trust in the last four years. When I made promises, I would fulfil them. I did everything I promised.”
He assured residents that requests capable of improving their living conditions would be addressed either directly by the state government or through partnerships.
Representatives from Ado, Ekiti West, Irepodun/Ifelodun, Ijero and Efon local government areas commended the governor over what they described as prudent management of resources and inclusive governance.
They also praised the funding of Local Council Development Areas, saying the initiative had helped bring development closer to residents.
The representatives called for additional road projects, improved electricity networks, stronger healthcare and ambulance services, erosion control, potable water and the establishment of more public secondary schools to be considered in the 2027 budget.
The consultations form part of Ekiti State’s established approach to involving communities and stakeholders in budget preparation. The state’s 2026 budget, for instance, was developed following consultations across the three senatorial districts.
