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Oyebanji Seeks Better Collaboration with Benin-Owena River Basin Devt Authority

Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji has expressed his dissatisfaction with the Benin-Owena River Basin Development Authority (BORBDA) over its handling of development initiatives in the state, stressing that the state has not benefited from the authority despite numerous attempts to collaborate with it on some projects.

Governor Oyebanji, who stated this on Monday during a meeting with the new management of the Benin-Owena River Basin Development Authority led by the Managing Director/ Chief Executive Officer, Dr Olufemi Adekanmbi in his office on Ado Ekiti, emphasized that the agency has not been fair to the state in it's development drive.

Expressing his displeasure over what he described as lack of meaningful contribution from the authority to Ekiti development, the Governor emphasized that this had forced his administration to exclude the agency from its strategic development plan, stressing the need for a more effective and accountable approach moving forward.

Governor Oyebanji who Emphasized the importance of synergy between government agencies and stakeholders in driving sustainable development, urged the new leadership to ensure that their renewed commitment translates to meaningful actions and development in the state.

He also assured them that his administration would collaborate with the authority provided there is a visible shift in their operations and engagement.

“I need to refresh our memories about our experience with Benin-Owena, they have not been fair to us, we have gained nothing from them. We have crafted our development strategy without you in our plan because every attempt to collaborate with you has been frustrated. We are investing massively in agriculture in the state and Benin-Owena has no contribution to it.

“However, I have read your speech, it shows that you want to do things differently but we have listened to beautiful speeches that didn’t translate to action, so for those project that are already in the budget concerning Ekiti State, whatever we can do to ensure that we fast track development, I am ready to do that”, the Governor asserted

Earlier in his remarks, the Managing Director of the Benin-Owena River Basin Development Authority, Dr Olufemi Adekanmbi, who commended the Governor for the remarkable progress in the state particularly in agriculture sector, said the purpose of the meeting was to introduce the new leadership to the Governor, assess on going collaboration with the state government as well as forge a strengthened pathway toward achieving the goal of the renewed hope agenda of President Boa Ahmed Tinubu, particularly in the area of food security.

Unveiling the agency’s comprehensive development blue print aimed at boosting agriculture, infrastructure, and youth empowerment in the state, the BORBDA CEO assured the Governor of a new dawn in the agency, noting that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu was intention and strategic with the appointment of right people into the board of the agency.

He listed various on-goin and proposed BORDA interventions across the state to include, flood contro projects in Ilupeju, Efon-Alaye, Ado-Ureje Road, Ikere-Ado/Osun Road as well as management of key dams in Apariko-Aisegba, Oye-Ayede, and Ado-Osin, among others.

Also present at the meeting were, Chief of Staff, Mr Niyi Adebayo, Commissioner for Infrastructure and Public Utilities, Prof Bolaji Aluko, Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Security, Mr Boluwade Ebenezer and Special Adviser Media, Mr Yinka Oyebode.

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Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji expressed strong dissatisfaction with the Benin-Owena River Basin Development Authority (BORBDA) during a meeting with its new leadership on Monday. Governor Oyebanji stated that Ekiti State has gained no benefits from BORBDA's development initiatives despite repeated attempts by the state to collaborate. He criticized the agency for its lack of meaningful contribution to Ekiti's development, particularly in agriculture, where the state is making significant investments.

As a result of this perceived lack of cooperation and fairness, Governor Oyebanji revealed that his administration has excluded BORBDA from its strategic development plans. While welcoming the new management led by MD/CEO Dr. Olufemi Adekanmbi, the Governor stressed that past promises had not translated into action. He demanded a visible shift in BORBDA's operations and accountability, stating his readiness to collaborate only if tangible changes occur. He urged the new leadership to ensure their stated commitment leads to actual development in Ekiti.

In response, Dr. Adekanmbi commended the Governor's progress in agriculture and outlined BORBDA's comprehensive blueprint aimed at boosting agriculture, infrastructure, and youth empowerment in Ekiti. He assured the Governor of a "new dawn" under President Tinubu's Renewed Hope Agenda and listed ongoing/proposed interventions, including flood control projects in several towns and dam management across the state. The meeting included key Ekiti State officials.

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Oyebanji Seeks Better Collaboration with Benin-Owena River Basin Devt Authority



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this one just dey do PR upandan

PR too much for this state govt🤦

free2ryhme:
this one just dey do PR upandan

Don't mind the propagandist governor

This one no dey do anything for him state.
One of those absentee governors.