Ekiti, poster for good governance, accountability, integrity- Oyebanji 

Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Biodun Oyebanji, has said the State has become a poster for good governance, accountability, and integrity, calling on the citizens not to relent in praying for themselves and the State.

Oyebanji credited the administration’s progress in infrastructure, education, healthcare, agriculture, and economic empowerment to divine support, stating that these milestones had improved the quality of life for residents.

A statement on Sunday by his Special Adviser on Media, Yinka Oyebode, said the governor made these remarks in Ado Ekiti during the January edition of the monthly Evening of Praise and Worship.

Oyebanji stated that the state began 2025 on a positive note, with numerous developments taking place.

“We started this year on a good note, a lot of good things are happening – the promotion of our Secretary to the State Government, Habitat Adubiaro, to the rank of Professor of Chemistry; just this (last) week, our distinguished Senator, the Senate Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele, was also appointed a Life Bencher by the Nigerian Body of Benchers; and by the grace of God, our leader, Governor Kayode Fayemi, will be 60 next week, so we have every cause to thank God,” Oyebanji said.

“There is also cheery news from our agriculture sector. On my way here, the commissioner informed me that the Federal Government just appointed Ekiti as a pilot state in the Southwest for agriculture. So, God has been so good to us, and we are starting this year on a positive and joyful note. And it can only get better.

“We should not relent in praying for ourselves and the state. Ekiti State is now a poster for good governance, accountability, and integrity,” he added.

The governor acknowledged divine guidance in driving reforms and initiatives that had significantly elevated the status of the state and its people.

“The achievements have earned the state recognition as a beacon of good governance and accountability in the country, in addition to improving the living conditions of the citizens.

“The state has continued to enjoy peace and progress at all levels. I urge the people to continue to pray for the government, remain thankful to God, and be united in supporting this administration’s vision for sustainable development,” he said.