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The Founder, TZAR Foundation, Mr Rasaq Temitayo Zubair felicitates with Christians around the world on the occasion of this year's Christmas and New year celebrations. Mr Temitayo, through a statement made available by his Director of Media and Publicity, Abiodun OLOFE charges Christians to emulate the doctrine and attitude of Jesus Christ.  "Let's imbibe the life of Jesus Christ in His practice and teachings of love, compassion, humility, patience, righteousness and peace. These are what His birth signifies and this will be the best way to celebrate his birth". He implored. The Marketing Communication Consultant enjoined  Christians to use the yuletide period to pray for the country noting that Ekiti state and Nigeria in general need prayer as we approach another round of general elections in 2023. The Ado-Ekiti born philanthropist advised Nigerians, especially the youth to participate in the forthcoming general election to ensure right people are voted i

By Abiodun OLOFE Residents of Oye Constituency ll, from  Ilupeju Ekiti to Ire Ekiti, Itapa,  Osin, Ijelu and Omu Ekiti have benefitted from the Christmas gifts distributed by a hopeful member of the Ekiti state House of Assembly, Hon. Comrade Idowu Odebunmi Sunday, ID Aluta(IleriOluwa 2023). The distribution of the items had commenced on Wednesday, December 21, 2022. Among the Christmas gifts distributed by Idowu Odebunmi, who is the House of Assembly candidate of the All Progressive congress, APC, were bags of rice, salt, and many other consumable items including cash worth millions of naira. Idowu Odebunmi said that the gestures were aimed at cushioning the effects of the various challenges experienced by individual. He said that the team had ensured that the distribution was handled effectively in order to reach those in genuine need at this time of the festive season. The lawmaker hopeful promised that he would not relent in giving necessary support to his ward, communi

By Abiodun OLOFE The Oloye of Oye Ekiti, Oba (Sir) Oluwole Ademolaju, Adugbole lll has called on the people of Oye Kingdom to live together in peace and harmony for more development to take place. Oba Ademolaju made the call while addressing the people of the community and guests during his 25th year coronation anniversary in his palace in Oye Ekiti. The monarch, who appreciated God for His protection over him and the kingdom in his 25 years of reign, thanked the people for their support at making Oye of his dream a reality. Oba Ademolaju highlighted some of the achievements recorded since his assumption of the throne to include rapid physical expansion of the community, location of a federal university, a missionary institution, Crawford university, owned by the Apostolic Faith church and some other federal and state governments establishments. According to the traditional ruler, the community was a quiet and sleepy place when he mounted the stool of his fore f

By Abiodun OLOFE The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education Science and Technology, Dr Folakemi Olomojobi has felicitated with the staff of the ministry as she implored them to celebrate Christmas with modesty and genuine love. She made this plea during this year Service of Eight lessons and Carols organized by the ministry in Ado Ekiti with the theme "Praise the King of kings. The Permanent Secretary who emphasized on the import of the celebration, appreciated Ekiti State government for the enabling environment to celebrate the workers and showered encomiums on them for their cooperation at moving the ministry forward. "Let's imbibe the life of Jesus Christ in His practice and teachings of love, compassion, humility, patience, righteousness and peace. These are what His birth signifies and this will be the best way to celebrate His birth and show respect for his coming". She implored. In his Christmas message, the Director Schools Departm

By Abiodun OLOFE The Special Adviser to Governor Oyebanji on Budget, Economic Planning and Performance Management Mr. Niyi Adebayo has rated Ekiti State as one of the most compliant states in Nigeria with development partners in social intervention programmes. The Special Adviser who disclosed this today at the last AID Coordination meeting for year 2022 put together by the Multilateral Relations Department of the Ministry of Budget, Economic Planning and Performance Management at Ibrahim Abacha hall of the old Governor’s Office, expressed satisfaction with the progress made by all the social intervention projects. Speaking on the importance of the meeting, Mr. Adebayo said "the essence was to allow the government review the activities of the current year, identify areas where we have gaps,so that we can fill it and learn from the mistakes made and ,most importantly going forward, to ensure we  prepare  well for the coming year so that the State can have good results f

By Abiodun OLOFE Staff of the State Ministry of Arts, Culture and Tourism have been assured of better welfare with conducive environment to effectively execute the agenda of the present administration. The newly deployed Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Mrs Abosede Adaran gave the assurance while going round the various departments and offices in the ministry on assumption of duty. Mrs Adaran who expressed her displeasure over the poor state of the facilities in the ministry, appealed for the cooperation of all the staff at improving their working conditions. According to the Permanent Secretary, "the better hours of workers are spent in the office which must be made attractive, enjoying and remarkable". She therefore charged the Directors in the ministry to prioritize the welfare of their subordinates, adding that the gesture is pivotal to the success of an organisation, as "people are happy doing their job when they are properly catered for". In th

By Oluwaseun OGUNSAKIN ...As Ekiti NUJ State Information chapel chairman emerges Publicity Officer. The Alumni Association of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko (AAUA) has elected a new set of leaders to pilot the affairs of the Association for the next two years. The election which was held at the weekend in Akungba Akoko at its biennial worldwide convention was sequel to the expiration of the tenure of the Oyekunle Adetoba-led Executive Council. At the convention, Dr Olumide Olugbemi-Gabriel, a lecturer at Afe Babalola University, Ado Ekiti was elected unopposed as President of the Association following the withdrawal of his opponent, Dr Oladipupo Olayiwola, from the contest. Also, the chairman of the State Information chapel of the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) in Ekiti State, Mr Oluwaseun Ogunsakin was elected as Events and Publicity Officer.  Other elected are Yisau Kazeem (General Secretary), Akinyemi Akintan (Treasurer), Awopetu Niyi (Financial Secretary

By Abiodun OLOFE Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji has reiterated his commitment to the welfare of students and youth in Ekiti State as he flagged off the documentation process for the disbursement of twenty two million, three hundred and fifty thousand naira scholarship award for Law School students of Ekiti origin. The Governor, who was represented by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Education Science and Technology, Dr Kofoworola Aderiye said that his administration would continue to give priority attention to the education of Ekiti indigenes and encourage them to boost their academic pursuits. "Although this is coming a little bit late, this is not deliberate and I'm sure you all know 2020 was a special year globally because of the outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic, but as a responsible and responsive government, we have to still pay you because we're committed to our promises." the governor said. Earlier, the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of

By Abiodun OLOFE The Governor of Ekiti State Mr Biodun Oyebanji, has promised the people of Ekiti State a business friendly environment through the introduction of the ease of doing business reform. This was made known by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Trade and Investment, who represented the Governor during the Ekiti Day 2022 held at the Trade Fair Complex, Basiri, Ado-Ekiti.  Oyebanji declared his intention of making Ekiti State a hub of viable business environment with the ease of doing business reforms that would soon be set in motion in the State. Oyebanji stressed that his administration is consistently committed to policies and reforms that are geared at enhancing the diversification and structure of the economy through massive human capital development.  He added that a Council for "ease of doing business reform" will be inaugurated before the end of year 2022 to facilitate infrastructural development in the state. Oyebanji also expres

By Abiodun OLOFE The Senior Special Assistant to the Ekiti State Governor on Community Communications, Mrs Mary Oso Omotosho has reiterated the commitment of Governor Biodun Oyebanji’s  government to prioritizing the welfare of Ekiti citizens and residents regardless of their status. She made this known during an engagement with the leadership of people with disabilities under the aegis of Joint National Association of Persons With Disabilities in her office in Ado Ekiti.  Mrs Omotosho said the meeting was part of her series of engagement with critical stakeholders who have been mapped under different categories of communities. The Governor’s aide also reiterated the commitment of Governor Oyebanji’s administration to the welfare of people with disabilities in the state, stressing that the state Governor is accessible to all Ekiti people irrespective of class . She said Governor Oyebanji does not take matters of people with disabilities for granted ,hence their inclusion in

By Lara ADEBANJI Ekiti State Governor Mr Biodun Oyebanji has reiterated his commitment to the economic development of Ekiti State as one of the six pillars of his administration. The Governor who was represented by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Trade and Investment, Mrs Omotayo Adeola made this known while declaring year 2022 Trade Fair opened  in Ado Ekiti. The ceremony which was held at the Trade Fair Complex & Adetiloye Hall, Ado-Ekiti, with the theme 'MSME Growth, a major tool for Sustainable Economic Development: creating and consolidating an inclusive business environment' featured the sales of different items by different traders which included fabrics, foot wears, food items, books, etc. Oyebanji stressed the willingness of his administration to provide finance, soft loans and training to the citizens of Ekiti State in order to ensure a conducive business environment. He applauded the efforts of EKICCIMA and other collaborators to ha

By Abiodun OLOFE                  Dr. Esther AKINSOTO The Medical Women's Association of Nigeria (MWAN) Ekiti State Chapter has reiterated her commitment to continuous war against Gender - Based Violence. This was contained in a press release made available to journalists in Ado Ekiti to commemorate her annual campaign for  year 2022 16 days of activism against Gender - Based violence (GBV). According to the release, the 16 days activism against Gender - Based Violence (GBV) 2022 is themed "Unite! Activism to end violence against women and girls" is aimed at encouraging the female folks to keep doing the little they can in their sphere of influence to combat Gender - Based Violence. Dr Esther Akinsoto, the president of the Medical Women's Association highlighted some different types of Gender - Based Violence (GBV), which are physical violence, sexual violence, psychological violence, female genital mutilation, sexual harassment amongst others. She further