Oyebanji hosts Ekiti-born Guinness World Record holder

By Boye Oyeyemi –

Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has restated his administration’s commitment to strengthening the education sector to meet the challenges of the 21st century, describing it as the best investment any government can make in its people.

Oyebanji stated this while hosting Mr Anifowose Oluwaseyi, an Ekiti-born teacher who recently earned a Guinness World Record for organising the largest gathering of teachers globally, during a courtesy visit to the Governor’s Office in Ado-Ekiti.

The governor said his administration was deliberately investing in policies and reforms aimed at making education in the state globally competitive and responsive to modern realities.

According to Governor Oyebanji, “If you look at the six pillars of our administration, you will see human capital development… We believe strongly that the future of education rests on those pillars.”

He congratulated Anifowose on his record-breaking feat, describing it as a reflection of Ekiti’s intellectual excellence and deep-rooted respect for education.

Oyebanji assured that his government would continue to support indigenes who bring honour to the state.

“I congratulate you on behalf of Ekiti people. Let me first thank you for the honour you have done to Ekiti and for also lifting up the teaching profession, which is one of the noblest professions in the world,” the governor said.

Anifowose, who presented his Guinness World Record plaque to the governor, expressed appreciation for the recognition and the government’s continued investment in education.