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By Olajide ADEBAYO The Government of Ekiti State has reaffirmed it's commitment towards the development of cultural heritage. The Permanent Secretary Ministry of Art Culture and Tourism, Mr Aderemi Dele Ogunsemoyin, emphasized on anticipation towards cultural promotion by the state government during the celebration of OLOKUN festival in Erijiyan-Ekiti, held at the king's palace. The PS represented by the Director of culture, Mr. Abdul Babalola, explained the position and effort of the Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji led administration to the entire inhabitants of the community, as regards to the cultural development across the State. Also said, as a team, representating Ekiti state government in this event, our aim is to corroborate the people of the town to promote their festival even across the globe. Even said, the government of Abayomi Oyebanji is on his efforts to protect all the Tourist locations and promote any cultural activity being shown case by any community.

By Yetunde OGUNRINDE The National Electricity Regulatory Commission(NERC) has granted the Embedded Generation Licence to the Ekiti Independent Power Project (IPP) Ltd, situated in the state capital, Ado Ekiti. The commission has also granted Independent Electricity Distribution License to Olokiti Power Distribution Ltd, also in Ado Ekiti. The Special Adviser (SA) to the State Governor on Infrastructure and Public Utilities, Professor Mobolaji Aluko made this known while featuring on a live current affairs television programme on the State Broadcasting Service of Ekiti State (BSES) "Daybreak Nigeria" to review the state of utilities in Ekiti. The SA said, "We are now at the last leg of the development and commissioning of the Independent power plant in the State, having received the license". According to Prof. Aluko, a 5 megawatt Independent power plant was flagged off by the immediate past Governor, Dr. Kayode Fayemi to put an end to the problem of epil

By Mary BUKEM The Chairman Christian Association of Nigeria: Very Rev. Fr. Raphael Oluwafemi OSEGBOUN on Monday, paid a courtesy visit the Pioneer  Vice Chancellor of the newly established Venite University: Very Rev. Fr. Professor James Adeola Olaogun at the Main Campus of the University in Iloro-Ekiti. Fr. Raphael Osegboun, who is a bosom friend to Professor James Olaogun congratuted him on his new appointment as the Pioneer Vice Chancellor of Venite University Iloro-Ekiti and prayed for a successful tenure in office. Recalled that Very Rev. Fr. Prof. James Olaogun: an Alumni of St. Augustine Major Seminary Jos, and lecturer in the department of Sociology at Ekiti State University Ado-Ekiti was recently appointed the Pioneer Vice Chancellor of Venite University Iloro-Ekiti. The courtesy visit of his bosom friend who doubles as the Chairman of Christian Association of Nigeria (Southwest Zone) was part of the activities to mark his official resumption into his office as the

By Abiodun OLOFE Ekiti State Government Coordinated  Unified Promotion  Examinations for Senior Secondary class 2 (SS2) in all the public and private schools in the state for 2022/23 academic session has been described as a training ground to fortify students going to the certificate class in their preparation for external examinations. The Special Adviser to the Governor on Education, Science and Technology, Dr Kofoworola Aderiye stated this in Ado Grammar School, Ado  Ekiti at the monitoring exercise of some public and private secondary schools in the state capital. Aderiye, who explained that unified examination was also designed to produce the best candidates to sit for school certificate examinations that would be paid for by Ekiti State government, commended the organisers for a hitch free, seamless and standard examination. She commended the candidates for comporting themselves in a civil manner, urging them to put in their best in order to be promoted to the next cl

Governor Hope Uzodimma has approved a new minimum wage for workers in Imo State to N40,000. The move is geared towards cushioning the biting effects of the removal of fuel subsidy by the Federal Government. Uzodimma, in his address to the State Executives Council and other key stakeholders in the State in Owerri, Saturday said the removal of fuel subsidy is biting hard on the people of the State. He announced palliatives such as review of workers salary structure, free daily meal, free medical treatment for all workers in the State and provision of more free buses for workers. According to him, genuine farmers in the State, will also be granted a soft of N5 billion naira and be provided with seedlings and farm tools to boost their work. He said his administration will also establish the Imo State Marketing and Commodity Board (ISMCB) to checkmate hike in prices of goods. “I have discovered with pain, how traders are taking advantage of the economic situation to increase the

By Olajide ADEBAYO The Permanent Secretary Ministry of Arts, Culture and Tourism, Mr Dele Ogunsemoyin has charged communities in Ekiti State not to hesitate in showcasing their cultural values and heritage to the whole world for economic and social transformation. Ogunsemoyin gave this charge at the celebration of annual OLOKUN festival in Aramoko Ekiti, held at the palace of the town's traditional ruler, the Alara of Aramoko, Oba Olu Adeyemi.                                The PS, represented by the Director Culture, Mr Abdul Babalola called on Ekiti sons and daughters to value what they have, especially the cultural heritage, saying that now is the time for Ekiti State to look beyond the Federal allocation to strengthen the economic base of the state.                       He explained that, the purpose of his team's coming to the town for the festival was to collaborate with the Royal father and the community on how to make the cultural event attractive to people

EKSG  has reiterated its commitment to promoting hospitality industries in Ekiti State.              By  Olajide ADEBAYO The Permanent Secretary Ministry of Art, Culture and Tourism Mr. Aderemi Ogunsemoyin gave the assurance in his office in Ado-Ekit while playing host to the representatives of  the Hoteliers Association of Nigeria, Ekiti State.                                             The permanent Secretary appreciated the Association for their readiness to collaborate and synergise with the Ministry for more conducive operational environment Ogunsemoyin, who was represented by the Director Tourism, Mr Banji Adeusi stated that the government would continue to improve on the existing relationship between the two parties in order to fish out unregistered hoteliers whom he noted always harbour criminal within the State. He explained further that it was high time for the Association to stand in support of hospitality laws  and make it work effectively.             He expre

By Abiodun OLOFE The Ekiti State commissioner nominee Omotayo Adeola, has appealed to all Ekiti in diaspora to come back home  and support the Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji led administration in his quest to develop the State.  She made this known resently while paying courtesy visit to APC deputy Chairman, Ekiti State, Sola Eleshin in his office at APC Secretariat Ajilosun, Ado Ekiti. Adeola noted that Ekiti has both human, material and natural resources to be great among the comity of states in the country. She however called on all meaningful indigenes of Ekiti,both home and diaspora to contribute their quota in bringing Ekiti State to the fore front on the map of Nigeria. While responding, the APC Deputy Chairman Ekiti State expressed confidence and trust in Mrs Adeola to contribute immensely to the economy growth of the state, having served in various international reputable institutions in the world. He urged her to reciprocate the feat achieved while in the diaspora and ur

By Abiodun OLOFE Journalists in Ekiti State Ministry of Information and Values Orientation have organised a send-off ceremony in honour of some retired officers in the ministry. The retired officers included Mr. Oyetunde Oyebode, the immediate past Director of Information Services,  Mr. Toyin Akode, the immediate past Director, General Publications, Mr. Jide Bello, the immediate past Director of Films and Video Censorship Department, Mr. Sunday Ogundana, a Chief Photographer and Mrs Yemisi Olatokun. In his address , the Director of  Information Services, Ministry of Information and Values Orientation,  Mr. Charles Ademolaju  appreciated God in the lives of the retired colleagues, with an expression of gratitude to them for contributing their quota to the service of Ekiti State, Nigeria as well as humanity.  He lauded doggedness and uprightness of the retirees when they were in active service. The DIS stressed that the program was held in honour of th

National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) Ekiti Chapter Congratulates Senator Micheal Bamidele Opeyemi (MOB) on His Appointment as Senate Majority Leader Ekiti State, Nigeria - The National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) Ekiti Chapter extends its heartfelt congratulations to Senator Micheal Bamidele Opeyemi (MOB) on his recent appointment as the Senate Majority Leader. This significant milestone showcases Senator MOB's exceptional leadership qualities and marks a new dawn in Ekiti state's political landscape. Senator MOB's unwavering commitment to public service and his remarkable political influence have earned him this prestigious position. The NYCN Ekiti Chapter believes that his appointment will greatly benefit not only Ekiti state but the entire nation, fostering the spirit of democracy and amplifying the voices of the Nigerian youth. As the Senate Majority Leader, Senator MOB's pivotal role in shaping legislative policies and driving the national agend