Ekiti State News Bulletin

…as Ekiti Govt Reaffirms Commitment to Globally Competitive Cocoa Production The Ekiti State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to improving cocoa quality and positioning the state’s produce for competitiveness in the global market. The Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Security, Mr. Ebenezer Boluwade, stated this in Ado-Ekiti while reviewing the report of a three-day capacity-building training on cocoa quality and.. Read more

.. Cautions Political Parties against flouting regulations The Ekiti State Signage and Advertisement Agency (EKSAA) has announced plans to begin the enforcement of approved fees and levies on the erection and display of both commercial and non-commercial signs and advertisements across the state. The Director-General of the Agency, Mr. Adebisi Adesua, who disclosed this while speaking on an audience-participatory simulcast.. Read more

                                                                                                                           The Ekiti State Government has commenced the construction of an ultramodern abattoir in Ado-Ekiti, reinforcing its commitment to safeguarding public health, modernising livestock infrastructure, and driving sustainable economic growth across the state.                                                                                                                      The landmark project, being implemented under the State Government’s livestock development framework with technical and financial support from the World Bank, will replace obsolete slaughter facilities and reposition meat.. Read more

…Commends Tinubu for Siting Army Base in Ekiti. Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Biodun Oyebanji, has described officers and men of the Nigerian Army as exemplars of patriotism and courage, praising their sacrifices in defending the nation’s territorial integrity, often at the cost of their lives. Oyebanji also commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for approving the siting of the 148 Army.. Read more

The Ekiti State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to gender equality and women’s empowerment, pledging continued institutional and policy support for the Nigeria for Women Program Scale-Up (NFWP-SU). The Chief of Staff to the Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Oyeniyi Adebayo, gave the assurance while receiving a delegation from the Ogun State NFWP-SU Peer-to-Peer Support Team during a courtesy visit to.. Read more

The Executive Chairman of the Ekiti State Universal Basic Education Board (EkSUBEB), Prof. Femi Akinwumi, has charged the contractor handling the construction of the newly established Command Secondary School, Ikogosi Ekiti, to accelerate work to ensure the project is completed before the June 2026 deadline. Prof. Akinwumi gave the directive during a monitoring visit to the project site, accompanied by.. Read more