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The Ekiti State Local Government Service Commission Secretariat in Ado Ekiti on Thursday witnessed usual crowd who all came to celebrate the first female Permanent Secretary in the commission, Mrs Titilayo Toba-Ojo. It was indeed a payback time as workers, friends and well wishers rolled out the drums to welcome the retiring Permanent Secretary, Mrs Toba-Ojo on alighting from her vehicle at the entrance of the secretariat. The atmosphere was charged with emotion as guests took turn to shower encomium on the celebrant, and described as a rare gem. The commissioner for information, Chief Taiwo Olatunbosun, his counterpart from Local…

Adarabierin emerges Inland club President.Mr Asipa Ayodeji Adarabierin has emerged the President of the foremost club in Ado Ekiti, Inland club, with eighty two votes beating his closest rival Dr Olusiji Makinde who got twenty two votes. In an election keenly contested at the premises of the club in Ado Ekiti, the third contestant to the seat of the President, Prof Ayantunji Adeleke scored fifteen votes. Dr Gbenga Owolabi was elected Vice President with 81 votes, while his co-contender Mr Dipo Akinwunmi scored 37 votes. Other contestants who were returned unopposed are: Mr. Toyin Fadahunsi – General Secretary. Hon. Bunmi…

Encomium flows, as Permanent Secretary Ekiti LGSC, Toba-Ojo retiresThe Chairman, Ekiti State Local government service commission, Mr Samuel Abejide has described the outgoing permanent secretary of the Commission, Mrs Titilayo Toba-Ojo as an astute administrator who has made impact in the history of the commission. The chairman made the remark at a plenary meeting of the Commission held in honour of the Permanent Secretary, Mrs Toba-Ojo Mr. Abejide said the meeting was conveyed not only to acknowledge the retirement of the Permanent Secretary but also to reflect on the progress of the Commission. He thanked Mrs Toba-Ojo for her numerous…

Parents, teachers and other key stakeholders in the education sector have been charged to work together to combat examination malpractice and uphold quality education. The National President of the Ifaki Grammar School Old Students Association, IGSOSA, Mr Kunle Olofintuyi, gave the charge during a courtesy visit to the Principal of the School, in Ifaki-Ekiti, Mr Olofintuyi, who led members of the newly inaugurated National Executive of IGSOSA on the visit, decried the high rate of examination malpractice in Nigeria’s education system. The former General Manager of the Ekiti State Emergency Management Agency said old students must play a vital role…

…calls for continued support for Governor Oyebanji. The Senior Special Assistant to Governor Biodun Oyebanji on Tax and Revenue Matters, Hon.Ayodeji Adarabierin has donated food items, beverages, and cash to Muslims and Christians in Ado Ekiti as they observe Ramadan and Lent. The donation, made on Monday, according to Hon. Adarabierin was aimed at promoting interfaith harmony and supporting adherents of both faiths during their respective periods of fasting and spiritual reflection. The Convener of Asipa Political Family emphasized the importance of tolerance, understanding, and peaceful coexistence, highlighting the shared values of compassion, self-discipline, and generosity that underpin both Ramadan…

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has initiated the tracking of Over 48 executive and constituency projects valued at over N7.3 billion in Ekiti State. The  investigative effort falls under Phase 8 of the ‘ICPC Constituency and Executive Projects Tracking Initiative(CEPTI)’ programme, which is currently underway in several states across the country including Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The Team lead, An Assistant Director, Mr Sunday Adebayo explained that they had inspected projects across various sectors, including health, Works, water , empowerment and electrification, He expressed satisfaction that some of the projects were done to specifications while…

The Chairman of the Ekiti State Local Government Service Commission, Mr Samuel Abejide has extended warm greetings to Christians and Muslim faithfuls across the State on the occasion of the Lenten season and the Holy Month of Ramadan. In a goodwill message issued on Wednesday, the Chairman described the two sacred periods as significant seasons of spiritual renewal, self-discipline, and devotion to God. He noted that Lent and Ramadan, though observed by different faiths, share common values of sacrifice, prayer, charity, humility, and service to humanity. According to him, the periods provide a timely opportunity for citizens, particularly public servants,…

Cavista Holdings has appointed Mr. OSKA Seyi Aiyeleso as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Matna Foods Company Limited, marking a key leadership move following the company’s recent acquisition of the cassava processing firm. Aiyeleso is to assumes the role with immediate effect and will continue to serve as MD/CEO of Agbeyewa Farms, a Cavista subsidiary recognized as Africa’s largest cassava farm. The dual appointment is aimed at strengthening integration between primary production and processing within the group’s cassava operations. With more than three decades of experience in sales, marketing and operational leadership, Aiyeleso has worked across multinational organizations…

… As Coordinator, Relax Tinubu is Fixing Nigeria Group, RTIFN in Ekiti State, Hon. Adarabierin says reforms transforming economy. Youths in Ekiti State have commended President Bola Tinubu’s reforms, noting that the various policies of the present administration had helped transformed the nation’s economy and empower young Nigerians. Addressing the youths at a gathering in Ado Ekiti, one of the youth leaders in the state, Hon. Ayodeji Adarabierin who is also the Coordinator, Relax Tinubu is Fixing Nigeria Group, RTIFN in Ekiti State cited Tinubu’s transformative policies and commitment to youth empowerment as reasons for the youths support. He highlighted…

Ekiti LGSC boss, Abejide congratulates Oyebanji on media recognition.The Chairman of the Ekiti State Local government service commission, Mr Samuel Abejide has facilitated Governor Biodun Oyebanji on what he tagged the well deserved award by two leading National Newspapers in the country. The leadership and new Telegraph newspapers had during the weekend decorated the governor for his developmental achievements in the state. The chairman explained that he was not surprised Mr Oyebanji was given an award as Governor of the Year on Infrastructure by New Telegraph Newspapers, saying infrastructure development in the state was second to none. He said evidence…