Oyebanji Pledges To Prioritise Job Creation, Agriculture, Begins Second Term
Oyebanji said his administration will link roads, schools and health facilities to higher incomes, stronger businesses and more jobs for residents.
- On Friday, Governor Biodun Oyebanji and Deputy Governor Monisade Afuye were inaugurated for their second term at the Ekiti Parapo Pavilion in Ado-Ekiti, with Mrs. Afuye taking the oath at 1.25 p.m. and Mr. Oyebanji at about 1.35 p.m.
- Oyebanji makes history as the first governor in Ekiti State to serve two consecutive terms, following his victory in the June 20, 2026 election that secured another four-year mandate.
- The governor outlined a policy agenda prioritizing infrastructure, agriculture, and skills development, pledging that public spending must translate into tangible economic benefits for households, farmers, artisans, and young people.
- Representing President Bola Tinubu, Vice President Kashim Shettima attended the ceremony and described Oyebanji's victory as evidence of residents' trust in the All Progressives Congress administration.
- Linking education to enterprise and practical skills, the governor committed to ensuring development projects, including major road works, drive long-term economic prosperity for residents over the next four years.
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Ekiti governor, Oyebanji sworn in for second term
Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has been sworn in for a second term in office. Oyebanji and his deputy, Monisade Afuye, took the oath of allegiance and oath of office on Friday at the Ekiti Parapo Pavilion in Ado-Ekiti, the state capital. The oath was administered by the Chief Judge of the state, Justice Adekanye […] Ekiti governor, Oyebanji sworn in for second term
OYEBANJI MAKES FIRST APPOINTMENTS
*RE-APPOINTS SSG, COS, CPS Following his inauguration for a second term of office, Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Biodun Oyebanji has approved the following appointments: 1. Prof Habibat Adubiaro- Secretary to the State Government 2. Mr Oyeniyi Adebayo – Chief of Staff to the Governor 3. Mr Olayinka Oyebode – Chief Press Secretary to the Governor. […] The post OYEBANJI MAKES FIRST APPOINTMENTS appeared first on Freedom Online.
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