Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji, has threatened sanctions for herders that rear their cattle beyond the zone earmarked for them to graze. Oyebanji said the state government owed it a responsibility to protect crop farmers from having their farms destroyed by cattle in a bid to achieve the state’s goal of food sufficiency and security. The governor spoke in …

Ekiti State governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has said that the upgrade of State Specialist Hospital, Ikole Ekiti to Federal Medical Centre is a crucial step in addressing the healthcare needs of Ikole Ekiti and the state as a whole. The governor spoke in Ikole Ekiti on Friday during the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding between the Federal Ministry of Health …

Ekiti State Government said on Sunday that allegations that Governor Biodun Oyebanji’s ongoing working visit to the United States has gulped $500,000 of the state resources were untrue. Special Adviser (Media) to the Governor, Mr. Yinka Oyebode, who said it was also untrue that the governor had 20 persons on the trip to the US, added that figures, which he …

Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Biodun Oyebanji has said that his government would immortalise the late Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state, Mr. Paul Omotosho, in recognition of his numerous contributions to the development of the state. Oyebanji made the pledge in Ado-Ekiti while receiving representatives of the Forum of State Chairmen of the APC who were …

Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Biodun Oyebanji has stressed the need for universities in the country to produce graduates equipped with the skills and mindset to tackle the pressing problems of the country head-on. Oyebanji charged universities to prioritise research efforts aimed at tackling critical challenges confronting the nation as well as producing graduates who are solution providers to drive sustainable …

Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji, has approved the disbursement of N136.26 million as a car loan to 368 civil servants in the state. The Commissioner for Finance, Mr Akin Oyebode, said amounts ranging from N80,000 to N1.5 million would be disbursed to the beneficiaries of the loan scheme depending on their grade levels. Oyebode said that the governor also …

Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Biodun Oyebanji has restated his administration’s commitment to repositioning the education sector in the state. The governor said that the repositioning would include the provision of necessary impetus to improve infrastructure and environment in the drive to boost learning outcomes. Oyebanji spoke in Ado Ekiti on Tuesday while receiving the winner of the National Best Teacher …

Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji on Thursday inaugurated the Governing Council of the state University. He urged members to initiate policies and programmes aimed at raising the standard of the institution. Former Vice Chancellor of the university, Prof. Akin Oyebode is the Chairman of the council and Pro-Chancellor. Other members are the President, Architects Registration Council of Nigeria, Dipo …