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Ekiti Governor Partners Nollywood Stars for Epic Ekiti Parapo War Film

Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji, has approved the production of a historical film on the Ekiti Parapo War, an epic story of the Ekiti people’s resilience against oppression. The project, which will be privately funded, is set to be led by AL…

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Ekiti Information Commissioner Urges Alumni Support for Schools’ Development

Ekiti State Commissioner for Information, Rt. Hon. Taiwo Olatunbosun, has called on old students of various schools to support their alma maters to complement the government's efforts in improving education. He made this appeal while inaugurating a 25-member Central Planning Committee for the…

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Governor Oyebanji Celebrates EKSU as Nigeria’s Leading State University

Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji, has commended Ekiti State University (EKSU) for emerging as the top state university in Nigeria. The institution also ranked 12th among 270 universities nationwide, including public and private universities, according to the 2025 Times Higher Education rankings.…

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Governor Biodun Oyebanji Named Silverbird Man of the Year 2024

Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji has been declared the Silverbird Man of the Year for 2024, emerging as the winner after securing the highest number of votes among the four nominees for the prestigious award.Governor Oyebanji was recognised for his exceptional achievements in…

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OYEBANJI: 2025, YEAR OF EKITI’S ACCELERATED GROWTH IN SHARED PROSPERITY

The new year, according to Oyebanji, will see the state witness massive improvement in food production, infrastructure and better government services that have never been seen in the history of the state.The Governor in a statewide new year broadcast relayed on all radio…

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Oyebanji Appoints Niyi Adebayo as Chief of Staff, Reassigns Key Officials

Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji, has announced the appointment of Mr Oyeniyi Adebayo as Chief of Staff, effective January 2, 2025. Adebayo, currently serving as Commissioner for Budget, Economic Planning, and Performance Management, brings extensive experience in finance, planning, and management to…

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Oyebanji Pledges Enhanced Support for Ekiti Revenue Agency

Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has reaffirmed his commitment to boosting the state’s Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) by supporting the Ekiti State Internal Revenue Service (EKIRS). Speaking during the foundation-laying ceremony for the new EKIRS headquarters in Ado Ekiti, the Governor praised the…

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Oyebanji Signs N375.7bn 2025 Budget, Promises Infrastructure and Agricultural Boost

Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji has signed the 2025 Appropriation Bill of ₦375.7 billion into law, emphasizing its potential to revitalize the state's economy and drive his administration's shared prosperity agenda. Dubbed the “Budget of Sustainable Impact,” the bill was assented to during…

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Ekiti Information Commissioner Distributes Food, Cash to Residents, Hails Oyebanji’s Leadership

The Ekiti State Commissioner for Information, Rt. Hon. Taiwo Olatunbosun, has distributed food items and cash to over 800 residents of Igbemo Community in Irepodun/Ifelodun Local Government Area. The initiative, which saw the distribution of rice and cash gifts, aimed to support the…

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Poultry Farmers in Igbemo Ekiti Empowered Through FADAMA Phase II

Poultry farmers in Igbemo Ekiti have received a significant boost through the FADAMA Phase II Empowerment Programme facilitated by Rt. Hon. Hakeem Jamiu, the lawmaker representing Irepodun/Ifelodun Constituency II in the Ekiti State House of Assembly. Sixteen beneficiaries were each provided…