Ekiti State News Bulletin

…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

Eligible Nigerians who have attained the age of 18 have been urged to take advantage of the ongoing Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)’s Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise to obtain their Permanent Voter’s Cards (PVCs), as voter registration remains the bedrock of credible elections. The Ekiti State Commissioner for Youth Development who is also the Chairman of the All Progressive.. Read more

The Wife of the Ekiti State Governor, Dr. Olayemi Oyebanji, has urged nursing mothers to embrace exclusive breastfeeding, ensure full immunisation of infants, and completely shun female genital mutilation, stressing that the practices are critical to child survival and healthy development. Dr. Oyebanji gave the advice at the Basic Health Centre, Asin-Ekiti, in Ikole West Local Council Development Area (LCDA),.. Read more