Ekiti State News Bulletin

The Ekiti State Government, in partnership with the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), has launched a specialised training programme to certify youths in the state as Data Protection Officers. Speaking at the opening of the week-long intensive course in Ado-Ekiti, the Commissioner for Wealth Creation and Employment, Otunba Kayode Fasae, described data as the lifeblood of modern society and a.. Read more

The Ekiti State Government has disbursed N29 million as subvention to registered youth organisations and students’ associations in the state to support their developmental activities. The State Commissioner for Youth Development, Mr Gold Adedayo, disclosed this on Monday in Ado-Ekiti during the presentation of cheques to the beneficiary organisations. Adedayo said the subvention was aimed at supporting development initiatives of.. Read more

…warns against internal connivance with criminals…suspends vigil programmes Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji, has assured residents that his administration will not condone acts of terror, senseless killings, or abductions, pledging that every necessary strategy would be deployed to guarantee the safety and security of citizens. Oyebanji said his government had continued to respond swiftly and proactively to security challenges.. Read more

The Ekiti State Internal Revenue Service (EKIRS) has underscored the need for stronger collaboration among revenue authorities, the judiciary, legislature and the public as a key strategy to tackle tax-related offences in the state. The Executive Chairman of EKIRS, Mr Olaniran Olatona, stated this on during a training session for revenue judges and magistrates at Revenue House in Ado-Ekiti. The.. Read more

The Ekiti State Government has launched the Nigeria Solar for Health Project (NISHP) to improve electricity supply to primary healthcare centres and surrounding small and medium-scale enterprises (SMEs) through renewable solar energy. Ekiti is one of seven participating states in the initiative, which is designed to ensure reliable power supply for vaccine storage, safer childbirth deliveries and improved healthcare services,.. Read more

The attention of the Ekiti State Government has been drawn to a publication by Sahara Reporters alleging irregularities in the award of land clearing and related contracts under the Youth in Agriculture Programme. We categorically reject the claims of wrongdoing, contract splitting, or any breach of due process. Under the leadership of Governor Biodun Oyebanji, all procurement activities of the.. Read more