Ekiti State News Bulletin

….Stresses vigilance Ekiti State Government has said that the recent advisory issued by the State Command of the Police was not to scare residents and visitors but to increase vigilance to forestall criminal activities that are inimical to the prevailing relative peace in the State. The Ekiti state police command had reportedly alerted residents of the state of planned attack.. Read more

The Ekiti State Executive Council has approved the payment of 300Million Naira as complete compensation on the proposed Urban Renewal project at Atikankan/Igbeyin area of Ado Ekiti. The approval is to cover 130 claimants for permanent structures and 21 for temporary constructions. The development was done in line with the urban renewal vision to transform Ado-Ekiti to a more economic.. Read more

In a bid to enhance inclusivity and support for children with special needs, Ekiti State Government has launched a two- day comprehensive fundamental ethics and proficiency training and workshop for 74 support staff that were recently recruited. Governor Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji’s deep concern for children with special abilities has spurred significant investments in the sector, part of which is the.. Read more

Wife of Ekiti State Governor, Dr. Olayemi Oyebanji, has called on stakeholders to prioritize the development of the state by continuing to support and nurture local talents, in view of its invaluable roles in shaping the people’s cultural identity. The First Lady made the call as a the special guest at the Sunday-Sunday Variety Show organized by the Ekiti State.. Read more

….Advises Parents to Report Demand for Unauthorized Fees Ekiti State Government has expended a sum of N546,901,000.00 as West African Examination Council/Senior School Certificate Examination (WAEC/SSCE) fees for 2024 and administrative expenses of all the 16,269 SS3 students in public secondary schools in the State registered for the examination. The State Commissioner for Education, Dr. Bimpe Aderiye, in a statement.. Read more

Ekiti State Electricity Regulatory Bureau (EKSERB) has urged electricity consumers in the State to be vigilant as they monitor their electricity bills and should also try as much as possible to make the best use of what it called “an otherwise inadequate electricity supply” to the State from the National Grid. The Executive Secretary of EKSERBEngr. Dare David who gave.. Read more