Oyebanji Pledges To Prioritise Job Creation, Agriculture, Begins Second Term
Oyebanji said his administration will link infrastructure spending to jobs, stronger farms and practical skills for residents in his second term.
- On Friday, Governor Biodun Oyebanji was sworn in for a second term at the Ekiti Parapo Pavilion in Ado-Ekiti, becoming the first governor in Ekiti State history to succeed himself for two consecutive terms.
- Oyebanji secured his second term following a victory in the June 20, 2026, governorship election, with Vice President Kashim Shettima representing President Bola Tinubu at the ceremony.
- During the event, Oyebanji pledged to prioritize infrastructure, electricity, and agricultural development, aiming to translate public spending into tangible economic benefits for households, farmers, and artisans.
- Connecting education to practical skills and enterprise, the governor stated that success will be measured by how effectively government investments improve the lives of ordinary citizens.
- Citing federal interventions, Oyebanji encouraged voters to back President Tinubu for a second term on the All Progressives Congress ticket, noting that project completion depends on the administration's re-election.
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Ekiti governor, Oyebanji sworn in for second term
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