Politics

Oyebanji meets NASS leaders, seeks renovation of Ekiti roads, power supply

Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has led federal lawmakers from the state to a meeting with the Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, and other leaders of the National Assembly in Abuja for the development of Ekiti State.

Governor Oyebanji during the meeting held at the National Assembly Complex on Wednesday sought solution to the various challenges confronting the state, especially in the areas of poor condition of federal roads and absence of power supply to some areas of the state.

According to a statement issued on Friday by his Chief Press Secretary, Yinka Oyebode, the governor sought the support of the National Assembly in ensuring some of these concerns get necessary budgetary attention.

Oyebanji, who also met with the leadership of the House of Representatives and Senate Committees on Works, and Power, sought comprehensive renovation of federal roads in Ekiti and fixing of electricity issues in some parts of the state.

On his part, the Senate President, who hailed the governor for the visit, pledged the support of the upper legislative chamber for the Ekiti State Government’s developmental efforts.

Governor Oyebanji, in company with Senator Opeyemi Bamidele and Hon Femi Bamisile, equally met with the Minister of Power, Abubakar Aliyu, for the upgrade of power infrastructure in the state, especially the reconnection of some towns and communities to the national grid.

The governor said he was satisfied with the level of understanding shown by the leadership of the National Assembly as well as federal lawmakers from Ekiti State, adding that no stone would be left unturned in the quest for support from relevant agencies and institutions for the socio-economic and infrastructure development of the state.

Others present at the meeting were Senator Bunmi Adetunbi, Hon. Yemi Adaramodu, Hon. Wunmi Ogunlola, Hon. Ibrahim Olanrewaju, and Hon. Sola Fatoba.

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