Oyebanji: God is at centre of peace, progress in Ekiti

Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji has attributed the state’s achievements and transformations to the grace of God, declaring that the developments have placed the state as a model of good governance, accountability, and integrity in the country.

Oyebanji said this during the January edition of the monthly Evening of Praise and Worship programme held at the Lady Jibowu hall, Government House in Ado Ekiti, the state capital, on Friday, January 31, 2025.

The governor acknowledged divine guidance in driving reforms and initiatives that have significantly lifted the status of Ekiti State and its people.

He said the divine support his administration enjoys has been instrumental to the various milestones it has recorded in the last two years.

Oyebanji highlighted some of the significant strides in areas of infrastructure, education, healthcare, agriculture, and economic empowerment, which he said had improved the quality of life for the residents.

Oyebanji added that these achievements have earned the state recognition as a beacon of good governance and accountability in the country, in addition to improving the living conditions of the citizens.

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While maintaining that Ekiti State has continued to enjoy peace and progress at all levels, Governor Oyebanji urged the people to continue to pray for the government, remain thankful to God, and be united in supporting his administration’s vision for sustainable development.

He stated: “We started this year on a good note; a lot of good things are happening – the promotion of our SSG to the rank of Professor of Chemistry, just this week, our distinguished senator, the Senate Leader, was also appointed a Life Bencher by the Nigerian Body of Benchers and by the grace of God, our leader, Governor Kayode Fayemi will be 60 next week, so we have every cause to thank God.

“There is also a cheery news from our agriculture sector. On my way here, the commissioner informed me that the federal government just appointed Ekiti as a pilot state in the South-West for agriculture. So, God has been so good to us and we are starting this year on a positive and joyful note. And it can only get better.

“We should not relent in praying for ourselves and for the state. Ekiti State is now a poster for good governance, accountability, and integrity.”

The Star