Ekiti State News Bulletin

The Ekiti State Government has urged the Benin Electricity Distribution Company (BEDC), through its subsidiary, Benin Electricity Ekiti Limited (BEEL), to open up its operations to private investors to enhance electricity generation and improve power supply across the state. The call was made by the State Commissioner for Infrastructure and Public Utilities, Prof. Mobolaji Aluko, during a meeting with officials.. Read more

…Why the ₦68m Claim Misses the Point Claims circulating on social media that Ekiti State budgeted only ₦68 million for primary health care (PHC) in 2026 are false and misleading.They present a distorted picture of health financing in the state and ignore both the structure of the budget and the scale of actual investments made over recent years.The ₦68 million.. Read more

Ekiti State authorities say they are strengthening emergency medical response as part of efforts to improve healthcare delivery and reduce preventable deaths. The Ekiti State Emergency Medical Service and Ambulance System (SEMSAS) held a strategic meeting of its Emergency Medicine Treatment Committee in Ado-Ekiti, bringing together health officials, security agencies, transport unions and media representatives. Speaking at the meeting, the.. Read more

The Ekiti State Government has approved N76.6 million as another tranche of vehicle and housing loans for primary school teachers in the State. The Executive Chairman of the Ekiti State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Prof. Femi Akinwumi, disclosed this on Tuesday in Ado-Ekiti. Akinwumi said the approval was part of the commitment of Gov. Biodun Oyebanji’s administration to improving.. Read more

The Ekiti State Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Security, Mr Ebenezer Boluwade, has inspected the ongoing construction of an ultra-modern abattoir and a model veterinary hospital in Ado-Ekiti. The projects are being implemented by the World Bank in partnership with the Ekiti State Government under the Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support (L-PRES) programme. During the inspection, Mr Boluwade urged contractors.. Read more

… as state’s GDP for 2026 is projected at N8.8trillion Ekiti State Government, on Wednesday, presented the analysis of the ₦415.572billion 2026 Budget of impactful Governance affirming a projection of 8.8trillion naira Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for the year. Presenting the highlights of the budget to a cross section of government officials, financial experts and media representatives at Jibowu Hall,.. Read more