Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has reiterated his administration’s commitment to exploring every opportunity to improve the welfare of the people.
In a statement issued on Saturday in Ado Ekiti by his Special Adviser on Media, Yinka Oyebode, it was revealed that the governor spoke in Abuja on Friday after a series of closed-door sessions with ministers and heads of federal agencies.
The statement detailed that Oyebanji visited federal ministries, including Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Works, and Education. During these engagements, he discussed ways to intensify efforts for greater federal presence in the state and accelerate its development.
Governor Oyebanji’s meeting with the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Prof. Nentawe Goshwe, focused on key federal initiatives such as livelihood support, conditional cash transfers for women, support for small and medium enterprises, and assistance for persons with disabilities.
“We had a fruitful meeting that will greatly benefit the people of Ekiti. I must commend President Bola Tinubu for appointing a capable hand to oversee this critical ministry. It is a strategic institution for improving livelihoods and providing safety nets for Nigerians,” the governor remarked.
“This visit was a follow-up to a phone conversation facilitated by Hon. Oyetunji Ojo, an illustrious son of Ekiti State. The discussions focused on leveraging federal programs to uplift our people. I am particularly grateful to Hon. Oyetunji Ojo for creating this opportunity, which reflects the quality of our representatives at the federal level,” Oyebanji added.
In response, Minister Goshwe praised the existing programs in Ekiti, noting that they provided a strong foundation for collaboration with the federal government.
“The current administration in Ekiti has programs that align perfectly with our ministry’s agenda. This makes it easy to partner and provide the necessary support,” he stated.
Goshwe assured the governor of increased federal support in 2025, particularly in areas such as job creation, social safety nets, and livelihood support for women and vulnerable groups.
Additionally, Oyebanji met with the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, to seek federal support for key developmental initiatives in the state’s education sector. He reaffirmed his administration’s resolve to foster meaningful partnerships that would transform education and human capital development in Ekiti.
The governor also visited the Ministry of Works, where he met with the Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, and the Permanent Secretary to discuss further celebration.
