Ekiti State News Bulletin

….Traditional Ruler Lead Merit-Based NHF 2.0 Interviews The Ekiti State Commissioner for Health and Human Services, Dr. Oyebanji Filani, has praised President Bola Tinubu for launching the National Health Fellows (NHF) programme, describing it as a “timely and impactful” effort to boost healthcare delivery across Nigeria. Dr. Filani spoke during interviews for the NHF 2.0 at the Emergency Operation Centre.. Read more

The Ekiti State Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Mrs. Peju Babafemi, has underscored the importance of peer-to-peer support in enhancing effective programme delivery, describing it as a strategy that builds trust, leverages lived experiences, and improves engagement and self-management among beneficiaries. Mrs. Babafemi made this remark while receiving a delegation from the Ogun State Project Coordinating Unit of.. Read more

…To hand over project sites for immediate commencement The Federal Government has approved the award of critical electricity intervention projects in Ekiti State under the National Integrated Power Project (NIPP), aimed at strengthening and expanding power supply across the state. The projects include the extension of a 4-kilometre 33kV power line from CBN Junction, Ado-Ekiti, to Iyin-Ekiti, as well as.. Read more

Ekiti Government Formalises Handover of Land for Construction of L-PRES Model Veterinary Hospital in Ado-Ekiti The Ekiti State Government has formally handed over land for the construction of a Model Veterinary Hospital under the World Bank-assisted Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support (L-PRES) Project in Ado-Ekiti, marking a significant milestone in the state’s drive to strengthen livestock health and agricultural development… Read more

… pledges support for oil palm production The Ekiti State Government has called on farmers in the State to intensify efforts toward sustainable and environmentally friendly palm oil production. The State Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Security, Mr. Ebenezer Boluwade, made the call during a three-day training programme for smallholder farmers in Ado-Ekiti. Mr. Boluwade reaffirmed the government’s commitment to.. Read more

The First Lady of Ekiti State, Dr. Olayemi Oyebanji, has extended support to children and young girls at the Transit Home for victims of Gender Based Violence in Ado-Ekiti through the donation of essential items aimed at improving hygiene, welfare, and general living conditions at the facility. The donation was presented on behalf of the First Lady by the Commissioner.. Read more