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The Ekiti State Government, is stepping up efforts to support small businesses and grow the local economy through targeted financial interventions. The Commissioner for Finance and Economic Development, Mr Akintunde Oyebode, who who made the assertion in an exclusive interview revealed that the government is finalizing plans to launch a ₦1 billion Cooperative Fund aimed at providing affordable financing to cooperative societies and small-scale entrepreneurs across the state. According to Mr Oyebode, the fund will complement existing partnerships with financial institutions like Bosak Microfinance Bank and Access Bank, which are already supporting business owners and women entrepreneurs in various parts…

In a significant demonstration of its dedication to youth empowerment and community development, the Agbeyewa Farms has sponsored the Cultural Day celebration at the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Orientation Camp in Ise-Orun-Emure-Ekiti The event, which formed part of the 3-week orientation exercise for Batch A Stream 2 corps members, served as a platform to celebrate Nigeria’s rich cultural diversity, encourage national integration, and promote mutual respect among youths from different parts of the country. The occasion was graced by top officials of Agbeyewa Farms including the Managing Director/CEO, Oska Seyi Aiyeleso, and Talent Manager, Mr. Kenny Fayomi who were…

The Chairman, Ekiti State Local Government Service Commission, Mr Samuel Abejide, has expressed appreciation to God for making his 79th birthday anniversary a success. He also appreciated the efforts of those who contributed one way or the other to ensure that all went well during the event held in his home town, Ipao-Ekiti. In a statement in Ado-Ekiti, Abejide said the cooperation and support by the people contributed in no small measure to the success of the event, which also witnessed the empowerment of women and aged in Ikole Ekiti. The LGSC chairman particularly thanked the Governor, Mr Biodun Abayomi…

The Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Biodun Oyebanji has approved the appointment of 3 new Headmasters General for Primary Schools across the state. The new appointments which covers the three Senatorial Districts in the state has Mrs. Monisola Oguntamore appointed for Ekiti Central, Mr. Isaac Ogunleye for Ekiti South and Mrs.Bola Omotoso for Ekiti North. The Executive Chairman of the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Prof. Femi Akinwumi who gave the information in Ado Ekiti said the appointments demonstrate Governor Oyebanji’s commitment to strengthening and repositioning the basic education sector as well as improving service delivery in Ekiti State. Prof.…

The Ekiti Chairmen of Commissions, Agencies and parastatals have commended the State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji for creating enabling environment and promoting good governance. Some of the chairmen who spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Ado-Ekiti on Saturday said Oyebanji has demonstrated an example of a leader who earn respect, promote unity and love among his followers. The Chairman of Local Government Service Commission in Ekiti, Mr Samuel Abejide, said his unique cultural values has prompted their decision to endorse him for second term in office. Abejide said the proposed endorsement programme for governor Oyebanji goes beyond…

The Ikole Local Government has again begun sales of Cocoa and Oil palm seedlings, at subsidized rate to interested members of the public. The chairman of the council, Hon Bayo Omojola who gave the indication, during the flag off the cocoa sales and farmers empowerment in Ikole Ekiti said the move will further boost agricultural production particularly on Oil palm farming in the area. The farmers were empowered with sprayer machines, herbicides, Cutlasses, maize seedlings, rain boots, while some aged received cash gifts. Hon Omojola who identified oil palm as one of the economical and valuable crops in Nigeria, said…

The Chairman of Aiyekire Local Government Hon. Adeoye Davies Adeyemo has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to staff welfare and entitlements. The council chairman gave the assurance during a pen-down ceremony organized for two Senior Directors held at the Council Secretary in Ode Ekiti. They are Director of Agricultural and Natural Resources Mr Samuel Egunlusi and Health Secretary to the Local Government Mrs Grace Adeola – Johnson who both retired after thirty five years of meritorious service. While acknowledging the senior officers for dedicating 35 years of their active lives to public service, Hon. Adeyemo advised the retirees to enjoy their…

The Alararomi of Araromi-Ekiti in Ijero local Government, Oba Babalola Adebomi Babatunde has conferred the chieftaincy titles of Aare Bobagunwa and Yeye Aare Bobagunwa of Araromi-Ekiti on Mr Akinmakinde Owoseni and his wife. The conferment of the chieftaincy title took place at the ancient palace of Alararomi. Oba Babalola decorated the newly installed chiefs and subsequently presented them with the paraphernalia of office. We don’t just confer chieftaincy titles lightly or without merit. Mr & Mrs Owoseni’s impressive track records clearly justifies the honor, moreover, recognizing individuals who have distinguished themselves in their chosen professions and made significant contributions to…

The Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji has approved the appointment of two new Tutors-General to fill the existing vacancies in the Administration of Public Secondary Schools in the State. A statement from the office of the Permanent Secretary, Teaching Service Commission, Mr Michael Boluwade made available to newsmen in Ado-Ekiti disclosed that the new Tutors-Generals , Mrs Ajayi Stella Adekemi and Mrs Adesuyi Temitope Bukola, were appointed to fill the vacancies created by the voluntary retirement of Mrs Adesola Ogunkorode and Mrs Arike Aladesanmi, Tutors-General for Ekiti North and Central respectively after they attained the mandatory retirement age of…

….inaugurates Imesi Customary Court. The President Ekiti State Customary Court of Appeal, Justice Monisola Abodunde has re-emphasised the significance of grassroot justice dispensation, calling on Ekiti communities to expedite action on building or renovation of their Customary Courts. Abodunde gave the charge when she inaugurated a Customary Court in Imesi Ekiti. She explained that the Customary Court remains essential to justice because of its proximity to the citizens. Justice Abodunde listed cases handled by Customary Courts to include; succession and inheritance under customary law, land and boundary disputes, rent, dissolution of customary marriages and related matrimonial issues, debt recovery, customary…