Ekiti State News Bulletin

The Ekiti State Ministries of Women Affairs and Social Development, and Trade, Industry, Investments and Cooperatives have strengthened collaboration to enhance women’s economic empowerment at the grassroots. The commissioners in charge of the ministries, Mrs Olapeju Babafemi and Mrs Tayo Adeola, stated this at a strategic meeting held in Ado-Ekiti. They said the partnership was being driven through the World.. Read more

The Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria has commended the Ekiti State Government for what it described as a significant transformation of the state’s health sector. The council’s accreditation team lead, Prof Joel Aluko, gave the commendation during an accreditation visit for the nursing internship programme at the State Specialist Hospital, Ikere-Ekiti. Prof Aluko, said it was commendable that the.. Read more

The Ekiti State Executive Council approved the appointment of Prince Adewole Oluwatosin Adewale as the Owa of Ayegbaju-Ekiti in Oye Local Government Area of Ekiti State. The stool became vacant following the passing of Oba Solomon Adeloye on 15th February, 2024. In filling the vacancy, all laid-down procedures were carefully followed in line with the Registered Chieftaincy Declaration and the.. Read more

The attention of the Ekiti State Government has been drawn to a misleading and fraudulent message circulating on social media claiming that candidates who scored 50% and above in the last TESCOM recruitment examination should urgently contact a “Youth President” via a provided telephone number. The Ekiti State Government wishes to categorically state that this message did NOT emanate from.. Read more

…. As RAAMP Project Coordinator Punctures Rumour of Project’s sole funding The Project Coordinator of Ekiti State Rural Access and Agricultural Marketing Project (RAAMP), Hon. Sunday Adunmo has refuted claims that RAAMP projects in the State are solely funded by the donor partner, the World Bank. Speaking on a weekly Yoruba simulcast media programme titled ‘S’etigbo’, the project coordinator stated.. Read more

The wife of the Ekiti State Governor, Dr Olayemi Oyebanji, has called for deliberate and sustained engagement of women in politics to make participation a culture rather than a seasonal ambition. Dr Oyebanji made the call on Tuesday in Ado-Ekiti during a strategic meeting with civil society organisations (CSOs) on the theme, “Collaboration for Enhancing Women’s Political Participation.” She said.. Read more