Ekiti State News Bulletin

                                                                                                                           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

….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