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  • Gov. Fayemi to Commission Idi-Ape-Odogbo Barrack Road, General Gas Bridge on Thursday 

    Gov. Fayemi to Commission Idi-Ape-Odogbo Barrack Road, General Gas Bridge on Thursday 

    Ekiti State Governor, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, will on Thursday, September 15th, 2022, commission some projects completed by the Governor Seyi Makinde led administration. 

    A statement by the Honourable Commissioner, Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism, Dr. Wasiu Olatubosun indicated this on Monday.

    Dr. Olatubosun said some of the projects billed to be commissioned by Gov. Fayemi during his visit include the Idi-Ape-Odogbo Barrack Road (7.2km) and General Gas Flyover completed by Governor Seyi Makinde.

    The statement further revealed that the commissioning ceremony will take place at Isabatudeen Girls Grammar School, Orita Basorun, Ibadan.

    Olatubosun also disclosed that the commissioning of the projects is part of the Governor’s efforts at realising the four pillars to accelerated development of Oyo State. 

  • No Evidence Has Linked Owo Church Attack To ISWAP – Fayemi

    No Evidence Has Linked Owo Church Attack To ISWAP – Fayemi

    Ekiti State Governor, Kayode Fayemi, has described the claims linking the Islamic State’s West Africa Province (ISWAP) to the church attack in Owo as mere speculation.

    He stressed that no evidence has confirmed that the terrorists were responsible for the attack which claimed many lives and left several others injured.

    “I am not going to go into any speculation,” the governor said on Monday in response to a question regarding the position of the Federal Government during an interview on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily.

    “As far as I’m concerned, the statement that ISWAP or Boko Haram or whatever other institutions are responsible for this (attack) is purely speculative at this stage. I haven’t seen any evidence that concretely puts this in the corner of any of these rogue elements that we have.

    “And really it doesn’t – at this stage – matter, they have committed this crime, they have demonstrated the capacity to cause maximum damage to our people.”

    At least 40 people were killed and many injured when gunmen opened fire on worshippers at St Francis Catholic Church in Owo, the headquarters of Owo Local Government Area of Ondo State.

    The incident sparked widespread condemnation with various individuals and groups calling on the government to ensure the assailants were arrested and brought to justice.

    Amid controversy over who was responsible for the incident, the Federal Government linked the killings to the Islamic State’s West Africa Province (ISWAP).

    Fayemi, who doubles as Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF), believes the position of the Federal Government is speculation.

    According to him, governors, as the chief security officers of their states, are privy to all manners of intelligence but not all of them are actionable.

    He explained that they have a responsibility to pass such intelligence to the relevant institutions who are expected to take necessary actions.

    “I don’t want us to jump the gun as far as this is concerned and that is why I am not going to go into any detail as to what intelligence we had and at what point we had it,” said Governor Fayemi.

    “Our duty as security officers is to ensure that this does not occur again and we go after elements of this nature, whichever organisation they may represent within our domains.”

  • Fayemi Kayode, Akpabio, Amosun Four Others Step Down For Tinubu

    Fayemi Kayode, Akpabio, Amosun Four Others Step Down For Tinubu

    A presidential hopeful of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu, on Tuesday secured the support of some of his fellow aspirants to get the party’s ticket as they took turns to announce that they were stepping down for him.

    These aspirants later beckoned on their teeming supporters who stormed the venue of the APC presidential primary to vote for Tinubu when it was time for the election.

    First of the presidential aspirants to announce his withdrawal from the primary to support his co-contender in the race was Senator Godswill Akpabio.

    Senator Akpabio, who recently resigned his appointment as the Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, announced his withdrawal on Tuesday in Abuja.

    He explained that he took the decision to step down for the APC chieftain in the interest of the party and the nation, and asked his supporters to pitch their tents with the former Lagos State governor.

    The former minister was addressing a crowd of APC faithful comprising party leaders, delegates, and other supporters at the Eagle Square, the venue of the presidential convention in the nation’s capital.

    Similarly, six other aspirants mounted the podium to announce their withdrawal from the contest for the APC presidential ticket and subsequent support for Tinubu.

    They are former governor of Ogun State, Ibikunle Amosun; Governor Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti State; former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Dimeji Bankole; Governor Abubakar Badaru of Jigawa; Senator Ajayi Boroffice; and the only female in the contest, Uju Ken-Ohanenye.

  • 2023: I Will Do Away With Problem of Inequality, Improve Living Conditions of Nigerians, says Fayemi

    2023: I Will Do Away With Problem of Inequality, Improve Living Conditions of Nigerians, says Fayemi

    By Isaac Kertyo, Makurdi

    The Chairman, Nigeria Governors’ Forum and Presidential Aspirant on the platform of the All Progressives Congress,APC, Dr Kayode Fayemi says his administration would improve on the gap between the rich and poor as well as reduce poverty among Nigerians if elected president.

    Dr Fayemi who is the Governor of Ekiti made this pledge in Makurdi while addressing stakeholders and delegates to solicit their support ahead of the presidential primary. He said that his government will accord agriculture the topmost priority if he becomes the next president.

    The Aspirant assured that he will tackle insecurity in the country and review the Military structure to achieve this. ” If you vote me as president, I will look into the intelligence collection, end insecurity and we will revisit the Military structure.”

    Continuing he further assured that Nigerians under his watch would experience robust transportation. ” Every Nigerian would have a sense of belonging and a sense of justice. We will do away with the problem of inequality and poverty.

    We will need to improve on the gap between the rich and the poor. I have come with a sense of humility to sell myself, and if you give me this opportunity, I will improve the living conditions of all Nigerians.”

    Responding on behalf of members, Chairman, APC in Benue State, Mr Austin Agada assured the Aspirant that Benue APC is with him in the course of his ambition to govern the nation.

  • 2023: Fayemi Officially Joins Presidential race

    The Governor of Ekiti State, Dr. Kayode Fayemi Wednesday declared his intention to contest for president in 2023 on the platform of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).

    Fayemi, who made the declaration in Abuja, said he would revive hope and build a world of fate for the common and the greater good of the country.

    The Governor also used the occasion to unveil his manifestation with the promise that he would reinvigorate the rural areas, build the economy and also offer hope to Nigerians.

    Fayemi said his government would be leading a holistic and multifaceted approach to tackling the insecurity confronting the nation.

    He explained that he decided to throw his hat in the ring after a thorough self-introspection and wide consultation.

    The presidential hopeful stressed that his candidature offers hope for the nation which is premised on a shared vision.

    Fayemi commended the bravery of other presidential aspirants who have joined the race and who are still going to join the race, adding, “I will in the course of this campiagn adhere to the highest standard of decorum and decency which Nigerians expect from their leaders.”

  • 2023: Gov. Fayemi Joins Presidential Race, Unfolds Agenda

    2023: Gov. Fayemi Joins Presidential Race, Unfolds Agenda

    Ekiti State Governor and Chairman, Nigeria Governors’ Forum, Kayode Fayemi will formally declare his intention to run for the position of President of the country on Wednesday in Abuja.

    His Chief Press Secretary, Yinka Oyebode, made this known in a statement issued to journalists on Tuesday.

    According to him, Wednesday’s declaration, tagged, ‘Unveiling My Nigeria Agenda’, would lay to rest speculations on whether Fayemi would run for the Presidency or not.

    Oyebode said his principal had discussed his plan to run for the number one office with the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd), traditional rulers and political leaders across states in the Federation.

    The statement was titled, ‘2023: Fayemi Joins Presidential Race, Unfolds Agenda After Nationwide Consultations With Leaders’.

    It partly read, “Dr Fayemi’s engagements with political and traditional leaders went on side by side with consultations with his colleague governors, especially those elected on the platform of the ruling All Progressives Congress. As at date he has conferred with and shared his vision with no fewer than 20 of the 22 APC governors, in the consultation process that is expected to run till the party’s primaries, later in the month.”

    “The NGF Chairman said the engagements with the traditional rulers and political leaders provided an avenue to share and listen to their perspectives on the ideal approaches to building a united country based on justice, freedom, equity and the rule of law. The aggregate opinion, counsel and goodwill received during the consultation period will form the crux of his declaration on Wednesday at the nation’s capital city,” the statement added.

    Born on February 9, 1965, Fayemi had chaired the party’s National Convention Planning Committee that produced Buhari as presidential candidate for the 2015 general election.

    He was Governor of Ekiti State between 2010 and 2014 before he returned in 2018. He also served as Minister of Mines and Steel Development from 2015 to 2018.

    With today’s confirmation, Fayemi, an associate of APC leader, Bola Tinubu, is officially in the ring with the ex-governor of Lagos State.

    Also in the APC presidential race include Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo; Minister of State for Education, Emeka Nwajiuba; Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi; Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige; Ebonyi State Governor, Dave Umahi; Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello; former Imo State Governor, Rochas Okorocha; former Abia State Governor, Orji Kalu; and former Ogun State governor, Ibikunle Amosun.

    Fayemi is also in the race with his predecessor, Ayodele Fayose, of the Peoples Democratic Party. Other PDP aspirants include ex-Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi; media personality, Dele Momodu; former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Pius Anyim; former Senate President, Bukola Saraki; ex-Vice-President Atiku Abubakar; Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Tambuwal; Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed; amongst others.

    Both the PDP and the APC presidential primaries have been scheduled for the end of May while Nigerians watch with rapt keenness as the two prominent parties elect their flagbearers at their conventions in four weeks’ time.

    Whilst the APC pegged its Nomination and Expression of Interest Forms for N100m, the PDP sold its own for N40m.

  • Nigerian Governors Forum Condole Plateau State Over Kanam/Wase Killings; Donates 50 Million To Victims

    Nigerian Governors Forum Condole Plateau State Over Kanam/Wase Killings; Donates 50 Million To Victims

    Chairman of the Nigerian Governors Forum and Governor of Ekiti State Kayode Fayemi has condoled the Government and people of Plateau State over the recent murder of over 100 people by terrorists in Kanam and Wase Local Government Areas of the State.

    Governor Fayemi who was at the Government House Rayfield Jos on behalf of the Forum, condemned the murder of the innocent citizens by the terrorists, saying that this was another attempt to destroy the efforts put in by the Lalong Rescue Administration to consolidate peace and security in the State.

    Fayemi said the Governors Forum is outraged over the killings and will continue to do everything possible to support Governor Lalong to overcome the situation and deal with those who are bent on causing chaos in Plateau State which is a natural destination of choice to many.

    He announced a donation of 50 million naira by the Nigerian Governors Forum to assist in meeting the needs of victims and supporting those who are displaced.

    The NGF Chairman also condoled Governor Lalong over the death of Dr. Simon Harry, the Statistician General of the Federation who died recently and was buried on Friday.

    Responding, Governor Lalong said he was delighted to receive the Chairman of the Governors Forum who has come on behalf of the other Governors to commiserate with the people and government of Plateau State.

    He said the State was devastated by the incident which was sheer criminality and another desperate attempt by merchants of crises to take the State back to the dark days.

    Lalong assured that the Government has beefed up security and also directed that all those involved are arrested and brought to justice.

    He thanked the Forum for the donation and specifically commended Governor Fayemi for his leadership which is pragmatic, compassionate and focused.

  • The Younger Generation Will Change Nigeria’s Story For The Better – Fayemi

    The Younger Generation Will Change Nigeria’s Story For The Better – Fayemi

    Governor Kayode Fayemi believes Nigerian youths will be instrumental in changing the nation’s narrative.

    The Ekiti State governor said this on Saturday during a symposium to mark the 35th birthday of the chief executive of Connected Development, Hamzat Lawal.

    According to him, nation-building is a continuous process, maintaining that it is for those who are willing to stay with the country.

    “As I have maintained at different fora, nation-building is an unfinished business and Nigeria is for those who are ready to stand firm,” the former mines and steel development minister said.

    “I am convinced that if the younger generation answers the call of patriotic duty, they will become that much-needed progressive, critical mass that will change the Nigerian story for the better.”

    He, therefore, asked youths to take up the challenge of nation-building by picking interest in leadership positions.

    “These challenges that ail our country today provide us with the opportunity to take a position and take a stand,” the governor, who was also the keynote speaker at the event, said.

    “I am personally uncomfortable with the practice of our politics and our political conversations. We should have outgrown bigotry, tribalism, and ethnoreligious biases.”

  • Fayemi Warns Ekiti Civil Servants Against Participating In Political Activities

    Fayemi Warns Ekiti Civil Servants Against Participating In Political Activities

    Ekiti State Governor, Kayode Fayemi, has warned civil servants against participating in political activities, saying that it runs contrary to the rules governing the service.

    Speaking during a meeting with senior civil servants on Wednesday in Ado Ekiti, Fayemi condemned those who abandoned their duties to play politics, warning that such workers will face the consequences.

    While noting that his administration would elapse by October 15, the governor said he would continue working for the benefits of Ekiti people till 10 months’ time.

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    Although the governor noted that there can’t be complete neutrality in the civil service, he warned that civil servants should desist from politics.

    “The politicisation of civil service is something that I believe the civil service public rules actually is very explicit about. So it’s a question of enforcement on the part of the leadership of the civil service and public service generally,” he said.

    “I believe if the Head of Service chooses to deal with that, we would work with that to ensure that she achieves the objectives of maintaining not a neutral civil service, you are always going to be interested.

    “Nobody is saying don’t be interested in what happens, but the problem I see is that it makes an existing government even more of lame-duck government once civil service switches off. If you are working with someone like me who will work till October 15 2022, you are going to have problems because I am not a lame-duck and I refuse to be considered a lame-duck governor till I leave this office on October 15.

    “Just bear with me, be ready to work. If I hear that you are doing politics behind the scene to the detriment of your work, the implication might not be palatable.”

  • Fayemi declines confirmation of 2023 presidential ambition

    Fayemi declines confirmation of 2023 presidential ambition

    Ekiti State Governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi, has declined confirmation of his rumoured ambition to contest the presidential election on the platform of the All Progressive Congress (APC) in 2023.

    Fayemi’s posters had been spotted in the social media and Ado-Ekiti in recent times but he disassociated himself from them.

    The posters had a photograph of the governor dressed in a sky blue agbada with a blue striped cap popularly called “Awolowo” was sponsored by the Chairman of Ikere Council area of Ekiti State, Mr Femi Ayodele.

    Ayodele said he did the posters, with the campaign message, ‘Support His Excellency Dr John Kayode Fayemi for President 2023’ “to show my unalloyed and uncompromising loyalty to Governor Fayemi” to dispel speculations that he was working against him.

    The council chairman said the governor was fit enough for the plum position considering his array of outstanding credentials, administrative shrewdness and political acumen.

    He added that Fayemi’s commitment, resourcefulness and pedigree put him in good stead to lead Nigeria in the next political dispensation.

    However, the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Yinka Oyebode, who said his principal did not know anything about the posters, said, “the sponsor is merely expressing a personal opinion.”

    While fielding questions from panelists during a media chat programme tagged, ‘meet your governor’, which was aired in some local radio stations Ekiti, Fayemi dodged questions asked about his alleged tactically wade off inquisitive panelists and refused to comment on his alleged presidential ambition.

    When asked whether he would be vying for the plum position in 2023, a smiling Fayemi who waited until the question was asked simply said: “let’s end the programme for today”.

    With that statement, the anchor, the General Manager of the Broadcasting Service of Ekiti State, Mr Olu Popoola ended the programme.