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OYEBANJI: 2025, YEAR OF EKITI'S ACCELERATED GROWTH IN SHARED PROSPERITY

...Describes Airport as 'Best New Year Gift to Ekiti People'

Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji, has declared 2025 as the year of accelerated growth in the state’s journey towards shared prosperity.

The new year, according to Oyebanji, will see the state witness massive improvement in food production, infrastructure and better government services that have never been seen in the history of the state.

The Governor in a statewide new year broadcast relayed on all radio and television stations in the state on Wednesday morning, congratulated the people of the state for witnessing another year in spite of the numerous challenges that daily confronted them.

Admitting that while each year comes with its challenges, there is need to thank God for seeing the people of the state through 2024 , which he noted began with damning economic challenges and dreadful insecurity.

The Governor expressed delight that the year "thankfully, ended with easing economic situation suggestive of a positive curve for our State and country." He added that the security situation of the State has also improved tremendously.

Governor Oyebanji also pointed out that his administration and the people "have made a remarkable mileage in the journey to prosperity in line with our continuity and shared prosperity agenda," adding that "development in the last one year has been phenomenally exciting, a fact which many have acknowledged."

Governor Oyebanji assured that 2025 would offer better economic prospects for the state and the country, noting that Ekiti has taken a leap towards a higher pedestal of economic development most especially with the approval granted the state airport to commence non-scheduled flights.

He said: "We are very optimistic that 2025 will be a year of positive economic resurgent for the country, as indicators point to increased economic activities that will engender higher income and improved revenue.

"In Ekiti, this is our year of ACCELERATED GROWTH in our shared prosperity journey. Ekiti is going to witness massive improvement in food production, infrastructure and better government services than we have ever seen.

"I am proud to announce that Ekiti State Airport is now completed and ready for operation. The federal government through the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), on December 13, 2024, granted the airport a six-month licence to commence non-scheduled flight activities at the Airport.

"This period of six months is for the airport to test its systems and prepare for full operation as from June 15 this year. This, in my view, is the best new year gift to Ekiti people.

"For us in Ekiti, the commencement of flights at the airport is a validation of our continuity mantra, it also marks a significant milestone in our strategic vision of linking the economy of our State to the rest of the world, as well as the expansion of Ekiti economy into new arena of prosperity and opportunities.

"Our ultimate hope is to become the Agro-Allied export hub of the the country. We are very thrilled by the potential that this breakthrough portends for our State."

The Governor appreciated leaders at all levels, especially the state's former governors, former deputy governors, former and current members of National Assembly, former and current leaders of the state’s legislative and judicial arms of government, party leaders, traditional rulers, religious leaders and leaders of other segments of the State too numerous to mention.

He expressed what he called his "deepest gratitude" to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu "for his special interest in our dear State and his fatherly support to us at all times." He further appreciated federal government and its agencies in Ekiti for their cooperation and development and financial partners for their continuous support.

The Governor further lauded all Ekiti people both home and abroad for their goodwill since we assumed office noting that he was deeply touched by their show of love and solidarity and grateful for their advice, prayers, suggestions and constructive criticisms.

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This state is quite poor, which has limited the pace of development. However, the current administration appears to be performing well within its capabilities.

From my observation from a distance, I would rate the administration positively and would give it a passing mark.

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olaolaking:
This state is quite poor, which has limited the pace of development. However, the current administration appears to be performing well within its capabilities.

From my observation from a distance, I would rate the administration positively and would give it a passing mark.

Please explain what the government has achieved since inception sir...
Sadly, the opposition in EKITI is just too silent for my liking... People are tired and frustrated. All these guy's administration is doing is media talks... Only God knows how much they budget for that monthly... He's always in the news to deceive people outside Ekiti. You will cry if you live in Ekiti for just 1month.... I fear for the youths and women...

olaolaking:
This state is quite poor, which has limited the pace of development. However, the current administration appears to be performing well within its capabilities.

From my observation from a distance, I would rate the administration positively and would give it a passing mark.

do you care to share what the administration has done against what it was supposed to do that makes it deserve to get a pass mark?

Oyebanji one of the most non-performing govs

nairavsdollars:
Oyebanji one of the most non-performing govs

Very shameless governor... I can't compare him with any governor in Nigeria... He should be serving as SEYI MAKINDE'S PA but APC imposed him on Ekiti to do their biddings...

Very poor state .I hate that the governor is always on media telling lies

They say this nonsense every new year lmao

Ok
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olaolaking:
This state is quite poor, which has limited the pace of development. However, the current administration appears to be performing well within its capabilities.

From my observation from a distance, I would rate the administration positively and would give it a passing mark.

NOT JUST THIS ADMINISTRATION MY BROTHER. EKITI HAS BEEN LUCKY TO HAVE LEADERS THAT HAS FORSIGHT FROM THE TIME OF FAYOSE. THE RATE OF GROWTH THAT HAS NOW BECOME VISIBLE SINCE 2011 IS NOT ABOUT THIS CURRENT GOVERMENT ALONE BUT MOSTLY FAYEMI AND NOW THIS GOVERMENT THAT DID NOT FORSAKE THE PAST GOVEMENT'S PROJECTS

Apcshyte:
Very poor state .I hate that the governor is always on media telling lies

EKITI IS NOW COMPETING WITH THE BEST STATE IN THE SOUTH EAST IN TERMS OF ECONOMIC GROWTH

These criminals will promise anything in an election year.

Believe them and you'll believe anything
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Let's wait till year end. Na this place get DF key, so make i no talk something. Dem fit say na defamation wey evidence no dey. i no fit come cry for my phone say people stand by me(you spoke for me, because you spoke because you spoke), abeg i can't shout

Before illiterates rush here to celebrate, it's absolutely nothing. Any intelligent person in the house would dig into the past to see. how much the exchange rate in December 2022 was,compared to the current rate.If you use the same parameter to evaluate or appraise last year's IGR, every state will be achieving about 100% loss, at least.

How this man called Oyebanji has been able to turn the brain of the state with the fountain of knowledge emblem upside down remains appalling. It's either they're being intimidated,when criticising this man each time he comes up with his warped statistics or they've been brainwashed. Ekiti people were known for writing petitions when they were in old ondo state. What has really changed now that they're on their own?

Anyone who goes to ekiti will know that the statistics reeled out don't reflect the realities on ground. The Efon alaaye-aramoko road is now abandoned and that's the only major road leading to the state and capital from osun state. People now pass through okemesi-ikoro-ijero-aramoko axis. As shared here recently, my experience on that road was not a palatable one. My shocks nearly pulled out. It's same experience along igede road. Only those roads constructed by fayose remain solid. I'm not a fan of fayose but when you see something, say something.I remember the apc criticising him back then, even called the efcc on him for constructing the Ado overhead bridge. Fayose used state's funds to mend the federal roads in the state. Being in the opposition, he never erected any billboard with this is a federal road, please bear with us. It's ekiti people first. Oyebanji is in the ruling party with nothing to show. People now pass the akure-itaogbolu-ikere road instead, to connect with their towns. Even that road is getting worse now.

The people of ekiti, be wise. But I know you're gonna fall for this man's lies as usual and re-elect him. It simply means your suffering will only continue. Fayose had no private university in Ghana and that's why he looks broke today. He spent his time and state's money for the ekiti people, though no popitician is 💯 perfect. Maybe Oyebanji too wants to build a private university like his predecessor had done. Karma will visit everyone, starting this year for defrauding the masses, nationwide.

Una dn use una propaganda enter 2025 weyrey r o n u pple

Please somebody should help me,, nothing on me any amount is not small EIGHT ZERO EIGHT EIGHT SIX TWO ZERO EIGHT FIVE TWO. OPAY hunger will not kill you

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OYEBANJI: 2025, YEAR OF EKITI'S ACCELERATED GROWTH IN SHARED PROSPERITY

...Describes Airport as 'Best New Year Gift to Ekiti People'


He expressed what he called his "deepest gratitude" to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu "for his special interest in our dear State and his fatherly support to us at all times." He further appreciated federal government and its agencies in Ekiti for their cooperation and development and financial partners for their continuous support.

The Governor further lauded all Ekiti people both home and abroad for their goodwill since we assumed office noting that he was deeply touched by their show of love and solidarity and grateful for their advice, prayers, suggestions and constructive criticisms.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dCDnuiDCK-Y

Noted.

Mr Governor of Ekiti State, it's only the Agberos and your political party members that will miss you when you left Ekiti. You did not create employment opportunities for graduates. Why not copy your colleague in Oyo State.

Ekiti is in coma right now.

Hunger and bad infrastructure expecially very bad roads. Overtaxation, unemployment thank God for maxokada. His cronies are collecting compulsory daily levies on innocent okada riders dat supposed to be meanifully employed.
An era of cashout for thugs in Ekiti State