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The Chairman of the Ekiti State Local Government Service Commission has urged members of staff of the commission to uphold integrity and efficiency in grassroots governance. The chairman who gave the charge when he declared open a two-day capacity building workshop in Ado, reaffirmed the Commission’s commitment to building a motivated and professional workforce capable of delivering quality service at the grassroots level. The workshop themed *“Enhancement of the Public Service for Effective Service Delivery at the Grassroots”*, was organized for Directors of Administration, Deputy Directors, and Administrative Officers in the local government service. The chairman represented by the commissioner…

The Chairman of the Ekiti State Local Government Service Commission (ESLGSC), Mr. Samuel Abejide, has emphasized that protecting the social and economic rights of rural communities is largely dependent on how effectively developmental projects are managed and sustained. He made the remark while declaring open a seminar themed *“Improving Effectiveness of Works, Services, and Maintenance in the Nigerian Local Government.”* Mr Abejide who Spoke through the Commissioner in charge of Training and Manpower Development, Mr. Wole Olujobi noted that the seminar was designed to enhance transparency, accountability, efficiency in procurement and project execution across the local government areas in Ekiti…

A Non-governmental organisation, Inner wheel Club of Ado Roses, has condemned what it tagged an increase in cyberbullying, online harassment and other forms of digital abuse targeted at women and girls in Ekiti and Nigeria as a whole The President of the Club, Mrs Margaret Fagboyo who raised the awareness in Ado, at the launch of activities marking the 2025 16-Day of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, said that violence was no longer confined to physical spaces, but digital world. She said the platform has become a new frontier for attacks that silence, shame and endanger women. Mrs Fagboyo stressed the…

The Chairman of the Ekiti State Local Government Service Commission (LGSC), Mr. Samuel Adewumi Abejide, has declared that efficient and transparent revenue collection remains the cornerstone of a functional and sustainable local government system. Abejide gave the indication while declaring open a two-day workshop organized by the Commission for key revenue officers across the 16 Local Government Areas and Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) in the state. The workshop, held in Ado Ekiti focused on “*Efficient and Effective Revenue Collection and Monitoring*.” The chairman who was represented by the commissioner for the training and manpower development department, Mr Wole Olujobi…

Authorities at the local government level of Ekiti State have been charged to adopt more inclusive, transparent, and data-driven approach to budgeting, as part of efforts to ensure efficient resource allocation and effective governance at the grassroots level. The chairman of the state Local Government Service Commission Mr. Samuel Abejide gave the charge during a capacity-building session for Budget, Planning, Research, and Statistics Officers themed “effective budget and efficient budget preparation in Ekiti State local government”. Represented by the commissioner for the training and manpower development department, Mr. Wole Olujobi reminded participants of their critical roles in shaping the future…

The Chairman of the Ekiti State Local Government Service Commission (LGSC), Mr. Samuel Abejide has asserted that the quality of governance at the grassroots is directly tied to the competence and professionalism of the local government workforce. He made position known during the opening of a two-day workshop themed “New Trends in Legislative Practices,”held in Ado – Ekiti. Represented by the commissioner for the training and manpower development department, Mr Wole Olujobi emphasized that in today’s governance landscape, legislative officers must move beyond routine practices to adopt innovative, knowledge-driven approaches. “This workshop attaches great importance to capacity-building. The quality…

By Olayinka Ilori A former councillor representing Ekameta Ward in Ijero Local Government Area of Ekiti State, Mr. Ebenezer Ojo-Ogunleye, has applauded Governor Biodun Oyebanji for transforming the socio-economic landscape of the area through the ongoing rehabilitation of the Ijero–Epe–Araromi–Iropora road. Speaking with journalists in Ijero-Ekiti, Ojo-Ogunleye described the road project as a major relief to motorists and residents who had suffered for years due to its dilapidated condition. “For years, our people in Epe, Araromi and Iropora endured untold hardship because of this bad road,” he said. “Today, Governor Oyebanji has changed that narrative. The ongoing rehabilitation has eased…

The Chairman, Ekiti State Local Government Service Commission, Mr Samuel Abejide has applauded the affirmation of Governor Biodun Oyebanji by the All Progressives Congress (APC) as its consensus candidate for the 2026 gubernatorial election in Ekiti State. Mr Abejide who is the Chairman of State Primary Election Committee for the reelection of the Governor said that the motion for Oyebanji’s adoption which was moved by Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele and seconded by the Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Adeoye Aribasoye was a show of unity among party members. In a statement by the media officer of the commission…

…Says Party’s Affirmation of Governor Oyebanji as Consensus Candidate, Well-Deserved An All Progressives Congress Chieftain from Orin Ekiti in Ido Osi Local Government Area, Dr Ayodeji Ayodele Dada has commended the official affirmation of Governor Biodun Oyebanji by the party as its consensus candidate for the next year governorship election in the state. Dr Dada explained that the affirmation which was made on Monday, October 27, 2025, at the Ekiti State Pavilion in Ado-Ekiti, with 885 delegates from 177 wards across the 16 local government areas of the state voting in favor of Oyebanji’s candidacy, was as a result of…

…Says Victory, a mandate renewed. The Convener of the Asipa Political Family Hon. Ayodeji Adarabierin has applauded the official affirmation of Governor Biodun Oyebanji by the All Progressives Congress (APC) as its consensus candidate for the 2026 gubernatorial election in Ekiti State. The affirmation was made on Monday, October 27, 2025, at the Ekiti State Pavilion in Ado-Ekiti, with 885 delegates from 177 wards across the 16 local government areas of the state voting in favor of Oyebanji’s candidacy. Hon. Adarabierin who is the Secretary of State Primary Election Committee for the reelection of the Governor noted that the motion…