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Press Release 2023 Census: State Advocacy Committee commences sensitization tour of LGAs   The Ekiti State Advocacy and Steering Committee for the 2023 National population census will embark on advocacy/ sensitization tour of the 16 local government areas of the state between Wednesday 26th and Friday 29th April, 2023. The Chairman of the committee, who is also the Special Adviser to the Governor on Budget, Economic Planning and Performance Management, Mr Adeniyi Adebayo disclosed this at the end of the committee's meeting held at the Governor's office in Ado Ekiti on Tuesday. According to the time table for the Advocacy visit, the committee will visit Ado Ekiti, Ise/Orun, Emure, Oye and Ido/ Osi local government areas on Wednesday; while the committee will be meeting with stakeholders in Ikere, Ekiti South West,Efon, Ekiti West, Ilejemeje and Moba local government areas on Thursday 28th April. The committee will be in Ekiti East, Gbonyin,  Irepodun/Ifelodun and Iko

By Abiodun OLOFE                                  Ekiti State government has again reaffirmed its commitment to boost the Economy of the State by promoting Tourism in line with the global best practices.                                      This was made known by the Director General, Trade and Investment Promotion  Agency, Mr  Ayo Aribidara when he received  the visiting leadership of the International Council for Ifa Religion led by its National President, Mr Oluoro Solagbade at the Ministry of Art, Culture and Tourism in collaboration with the Trade and Investment Promotion Agency in Ado Ekiti.                          The Director General highlighted the importance of Tourism towards the development of world's economy , saying it was high time the state prioritize Tourism as a major source of revenue generation like it obtained in the Republic of Benin,Cuba  and others.         Aribidara, promised to give the needed support to the Ifa religious worshippers as they a

By Abiodun OLOFE The Permanent Secretary,  Ministry of Art, Culture and Tourism, Mrs Mercy Bosede Adaran has bowed out of the state civil at the maximum retirement age of sixty years. Mrs Adaran, whose virtues and good leadership qualities were recounted by dignitaries who graced her exit from the service and her diamond birthday celebrations. One of the dignitaries at the event that held at the State Cultural Centre, Ado Ekiti, who is the  Permanent Secretary, Ekiti State Teaching Service Commission, Mr Michael Omolayo described the celebrant as a diligent, hardworking and decent personality who was leaving behind an indelible mark that would be difficult to erase. Mr Omolayo said that the retiring Permanent Secretary has contributed in no mean measure to the development of the state public service in particular, and the entire state in general. While felicitating the outgoing PS, her Teaching Service Commission colleague admonished her to continue her good dee

By John Kayode AYODELE The Office of the Senior Special Assistant on Community Communications Ekiti State wishes to announce to all unemployed persons in Ekiti State that the National Directorate of Employment (NDE) has commenced the registration of unemployed persons with or without certificates across all Local Government Areas in Nigeria.  The SSA Community Communications: Mrs. Mary Oso OMOTOSO encouraged the unemployed Youths in the State to visit their Local Government Areas, Local Council Development Areas office to register or the NDE office that is situated at Number 91, Ajilosun Street, beside UBA ,Ado Ekiti . Mrs. Mary Oso noted that the Youths do not need to tender any certificate to register. The registration is not limited to graduates only. Unemployed persons, with or without certificates, who are above 15 years of age, are eligible.  The Registration closes on Friday, 5th May, 2023.

By Abiodun OLOFE The Founder, TZAR Foundation, Mr Abdulrasaq Temitayo Zubair has congratulated Muslims on the successful completion of this year Ramadan. He urged Muslims to reflect on the teachings, doctrines and morals learnt during the one month dawn- to sunset fasting in their daily endeavor. In a statement by the Foundation's Director of Media and Publicity, Comrade Abiodun Olofe,  made available to journalists in Ado Ekiti, noted that strict adherence to the virtues of Prophet Mohammed (SWA) would go along way in allowing peace reign in Nigeria thereby heralding massive Developments. Tzar,as fondly called, while admonishing  Muslims to emulate some virtues of Prophet Mohammed(SWA) which includes: living  harmoniously with one another irrespective of tribe, religion, status and race . Adding that generosity, humility, self control, sacrifice and prayers were the hallmarks of the celebration of  Eid El- Fitr as enunciated by Prophet Mohammed(SWA) Zubair prayed Allah

By Abiodun OLOFE  Ekiti State Government has solicited the support of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) and the media for the successful implementation of the World Bank assisted program, Sustainable Urban and Rural Water Supply, Sanitation and Hygiene (SURWASH) aimed at improving access to water supply, sanitation and hygiene services in the State. Speaking during an interactive consultation between a team of consultants involved in the program and some members of the CSOs and the Media practitioners, the team lead, Mr. Cornelius Eniola explained that the meeting was in recognition of their critical role in ensuring the success of the program, noting their proximity to the grassroots as well as their social impact on the people. Eniola added that the meeting was part of citizens’ engagement and social accountability designed to identify and address some inadequacies in previous similar projects. Noting that the State Program Implementation Unit had conducted similar inter

By Abiodun OLOFE The Ekiti State Governor,  Governor Biodun Oyebanji has assured the citizens of the state of quality health care service delivery. Governor Oyebanji gave the assurance at a stakeholders' meeting with Traditional Rulers of the state. The governor noted that the meeting was to discuss how to improve health care service delivery, especially at the Primary Health Centres across the state and Ijero Local Government Area in particular.  While describing the monarchs as important stakeholders in the development of the state, the governor charged them to take ownership of all public health facilities and other government properties in their domains to ensure adequate security  and safety of lives and property.  In a similar development,  the  Governor paid an unscheduled working visit to the State Specialist Hospital and a Primary Health Centre both at Ijero Ekiti. He noted  that the visit afforded him the opportunity to have on the spot assessment of both heal

By John Kayode AYODELE  The National Youth Council of Nigeria NYCN Ekiti State Chapter has passed vote of confidence on the Governor of Ekiti State: Governor Biodun Abayomi OYEBANJI for his strategic engagement with relevant agencies of the Federal Government on infrastructure to upgrade the economic development of the state At the Executive meeting of the Council in Ado-Ekiti, the State Capital on Thursday, the Leadership of the Youth Council lauded the Federal Government for the approval of the Trade Zone for Ekiti Knowledge Zone. Addressing the Newsmen after the meeting, the Chairman of the Youth Council in Ekiti State: Comrade James Oluwasegun BANKOLE   appreciated Governor Biodun Abayomi OYEBANJI and his cabinet. He appreciated the Honourable Minister of Industry, Trade and Investments, Otunba Niyi ADEBAYO and the Managing Director of the National Export Processing Zones Authority (NEPZA), Prof Adesoji ADESUGBA and his team for their support.  On the Trade Zone for E

           Mr. Rasaq Temitayo ZUBAIR Founder  of TZAR foundation, Mr Rasaq Temitayo ZUBAIR has felicitated Christian faithfuls on the occasion of this year’s Easter Celebration Mr. Temitayo Zubair, while congratulating Christians, urged them to use the period of the celebration to reflect on Christ’s sacrifice and give thanks for the love and peace He brought to the world. In a statement signed by the foundation Director of Media and Publicity, Mr Abiodun OLOFE  and made available to journalists in Ado Ekiti admonished all to go out, spread the good news and extend a hand of kindness and fellowship to the less privileged and downtrodden around them. He charged Nigerians not to loose sight of the lessons and sacrifices, which are the hallmarks of Easter, but reflect on their individual and collective roles at ensuring and sustaining peace and unity in our nation. The Ado Ekiti born philanthropist further called on everyone to pray for peaceful coexistence in Ekiti State and

By John Kayode AYODELE     Governor Biodun Abayomi OYEBANJI The Leadership and Members of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) Ekiti State Chapter has congratulated Governor Biodun Abayomi OYEBANJI on his victory at the Supreme Court. While speaking with the Journalists in Ado-Ekiti, the State Capital on Saturday; The Chairman of the Council in Ekiti State: Comrade James Oluwasegun BANKOLE applauded the Judiciary arm of Government for speaking to the truth. Comrade James BANKOLE also Congratulated the Wife of the Governor, the Deputy Governor, all members of BAO's cabinet and the good people of Ekiti State.  The Council Chairman reaffirmed that Ekiti Youths (Home and Diaspora) are strongly behind the people’s Governor.