STATE OF THE NATION: Nigeria’s current challenges not insurmountable ― Fayemi
Says unitary policing under a federal setting an aberration By Dayo Johnson Governor Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti State, weekend declared that the myriads of challenges bedevilling the country are not insurmountable. The governor urged Nigerians not to despair, but take useful lessons so that the nation does not continue to make the same mistakes over […]
Amotekun not Regional Police — Fayemi
By Rotimi Ojomoyela Ekiti State Governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi, has said the newly launched Western Nigeria Security Network code-named Operation Amotekun is not out to undermine the integrity and sovereignty of Nigeria but were providing the Yoruba people with a “confidence-building strategy” to tackle crime and criminality in the region. Speaking in Ibadan at the […]
EKSU Medical students beg Fayemi to sustain accreditation status
…Say poor funding, inadequate personnel could trigger withdrawal By Rotimi Ojomoyela – Ado-Ekiti Students of Ekiti State University College of Medicine (EKSUCOM) has appealed to the state government to sustain the accreditation status of the college. The Ekiti State University (EKSU) students said the six-month grace given by the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria […]
Fayemi’s formidable feats in Ekiti
NOT many in Ekiti State had imagined that he would bounce back to take over the reins of governance in the state.
South West’s security outfit ‘Amotekun’ begins operation January 9
Ekiti State Governor, Kayode Fayemi, on Wednesday said the joint security outfit, “Amotekun,” initiated by the six governors in the South West would commence work on January 9. Fayemi, who disclosed this in his New Year message to people of the state, said the outfit would complement the efforts of the regular security agencies. He […]
Fayemi to council chiefs: Prioritise people’s welfare
Rotimi Ojomoyela – Ado Ekiti The Ekiti State Governor, Kayode Fayemi, on Tuesday, inaugurated the newly elected chairmen and vice chairmen for the 16 local government councils in the state. He charged the council chiefs to prioritise the welfare of the people at the grassroots and make themselves accessible to them. The new council chiefs […]
Ekiti upgrades sixteen traditional rulers grant five autonomy
Ado-Ekiti-Ekiti State Government on Thursday approved the promotion of sixteen traditional rulers while five new communities were granted autonomous status.
Fayemi lauds President Buhari over Dasuki, Sowore’s release
By Rotimi Ojomoyela – Ado-Ekiti Ekiti State Governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi, has lauded President Mohammadu Buhari for the release of former National Security Adviser, Sambo Dasuki and Journalist/Activist, Omoyele Sowore from detention. Dr Fayemi said President Buhari’s intervention has once again confirmed that he is a stickler for due process and an apostle of the […]
Cheers, knocks for FG as Dasuki, Sowore walk free
ABUJA — Detained former National Security Adviser, NSA, Col. Sambo Dasuki (retd) and Convener of #RevolutionNow movement and owner of online media outlet, Sahara Reporters, Omoyele Sowore, were, yesterday, released by the Department of State Security, DSS, following an earlier order by the Federal Government for them to be freed.
Buhari meets Fayemi, Bagudu in Aso Rock
President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday met behind closed doors with the Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum, Kayode Fayemi, and Chairman of the Progressives Governors’ Forum, Atiku Bagudu. The President met separately with the two governors. He first met with Fayemi at the President’s office and met the Kebbi State governor a few minutes later. […]
Buhari meets Chairman of Governors’ Forum, Fayemi, others
President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday met behind closed doors with the Chairman of the Governors’ Forum, Kayode Fayemi, as well as the Chairman of the Progressives Governors’ Forum, Sen. Atiku Bagudu.
Fayemi urges FG to ban imported ‘Aso-Oke’ to revive textile industry
The First Lady of Ekiti State, Mrs Bisi Fayemi, has urged the Federal Government to ban imported ‘Aso-Oke’ fabric and revive the nation’s textile industry to boost sustainable economic growth. Fayemi made the call during the 2019 Africa Fashion Week Nigeria (AFWN) on Saturday in Lagos. “I will not be a hypocrite to say that […]
Fayemi signs Ekiti 2020 budget
Rotimi Ojomoyela – Ado-Ekiti Ekiti State Governor, Kayode Fayemi, on Wednesday signed the 2020 Appropriation bill into law, with a promise to deliver his electioneering “promises to the people” of the state. Fayemi, while signing the budget which was tagged the “Budget of Deliverables,” described it as a plan focused on enhancing good governance and […]
Fayemi, Arise, Bishop preach against insecurity, poverty as ex-senator buries mum
By Rotimi Ojomoyela The Bishop of Ekiti Oke Diocese, Anglican Communion, Reverend Isaac Olubowale, has told leaders of the Nigeria nation to be wary of their actions and imbibe the culture of honesty and selfless service for them to escape destruction on the judgement day. The Cleric made the statement, said there is no escape […]
Fayemi tasks police to fish out ‘killers’ during council poll
Ekiti State Governor, Kayode Fayemi, has directed the police to fish out the killers of one Dotun Kosedake who was shot dead during Saturday’s local government election in the state. The governor gave the directive in a statement issued on Sunday night by his Chief Press Secretary, Yinka Oyebode. He, however, expressed satisfaction at the […]
Nigeria: 20 years of democracy full of potholes, hills, valleys, undulating lands – Fayemi
Governor Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti State and Chairman of Nigeria Governors’ Forum spoke at the United States Institute of Peace – President Nancy Lindborg. He described Nigeria’s democratic journey as full of ups and downs rather than a destination with a clear road-map. The text:
