Tag: Gov Biodun Oyebanji

Oyebanji: The rally of Ekiti State By abiodun KOMOLAFE

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An interesting recent news item in the recent past was the massive crowd that greeted Governor Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji (BAO) of Ekiti State’s declaration to run for a second term.   A key element of the event was the governor’s endorsement across the dividing lines by members of other political parties, tendencies and factions.   The key issue here is that, having shifted the perception of politics in the state and created what’s looking like a new base of hegemony, BAO has put himself in a pole position to sweep…

Nigeria’s governors: Halfway to where? (2) By abiodun KOMOLAFE

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According to Kolapo Olatunde, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Ekiti State Chairperson, Oyebanji’s achievements include prompt salary payments, pension defrayment, and welfare initiatives like car and housing loans for primary school workers. He also implemented the N70,000 minimum wage, promoted graduate teachers and reinstated sacked workers. “BAO has showcased his commitment to workers’ welfare and infrastructural development. He has our unalloyed support”, the NLC Chairman concluded.   Adewale Adeoye, representing the Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), praises Oyebanji’s achievements, including affordable education, road construction and healthcare investment. He notes the governor’s…

Ekiti: Time to silence the guns (1) By abiodun KOMOLAFE

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Thank God Ekiti school children and their teachers who were kidnapped on Monday, January 29, 2024, have now been released and reunited with their families. May the ‘Land of Honour’ never witness such a horrible experience again!   Yours sincerely also join other well-meaning Nigerians to commiserate with those who lost loved ones to the two tragedies. May God repose the souls of the faithful departed and grant the bereaved families the courage to process their losses and the strength to face whatever lies ahead!   Most of all, Governor…

Oyebanji and the spirit of Ekiti Parapo By Adeola Makinwa

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Two rare political developments in Ekiti State motivated the writing of this piece. The first was the unanimous endorsement of Governor Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji (BAO) for a second term in office by four former Ekiti State Governors, Niyi Adebayo, Ayo Fayose, Kayode Fayemi and Segun Oni. The other one was the flag-off of the construction of the 17.85km First Ring Road by the governor.   Before all else, that a former governor would vouch for an incumbent governor, especially when they are not from the same political party, is a…

Oyebanji, Ekiti and purposeful leadership By abiodun KOMOLAFE

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Although the initial steps have to be taken by the individual, the picture of personality as having power to uplift, power to depress, power to curse, and power to bless is working for Governor Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji of Ekiti State. It is a poser thats given back to the owner. It makes a man become enthusiastic because, each time he sees the good he has done, he becomes motivated to do more. Essentially therefore, it is an individuals character that defines his or her legacy.   Tellingly, Oyebanji, aka BAO,…

Gov Oyebanji inaugurates committees for 2023 National Population and Housing Census … Says Census figure ‘ll aid planning, execution of programmes, policies

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Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji on Tuesday, inaugurated the state publicity, logistic and security committees for the 2023 national population and housing census, stressed that the outcome of the exercise would aid planning, policy making, execution of government programmes and policies aimed at improving the lives of the citizens. Speaking during the inauguration at the conference hall of the Governor’s office in Ado Ekiti, the Governor said the purpose of the committees was to sensitize and mobilize citizens of the state for the exercise which will take place throughout…