Governor of Ekiti State, Biodun Oyebanji sworn in on Friday for a second term in office by the Chief Judge of the state, Justice Lekan Ogunmoye. The Governor of Ekiti State, Biodun Oyebanji, and his deputy, Monisade Afuye, were sworn in on Friday for a second term in office by the Chief Judge of the state, Justice Lekan Ogunmoye.
Mrs Afuye took the oath of office at 1.25 p.m., while Mr Oyebanji took the oath at about 1.35 p.m., before the latter inspected the guard of honour at 1.45 p.m. The governor and his deputy were re-elected in the 20 June off-cycle governorship election in the state under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
In his inaugural speech, Mr Oyebanji pledged to create more opportunities, saying that growth must reach beyond Ado-Ekiti, the state capital, into towns, villages and farm settlements. He promised to create greater room for women entrepreneurs, traders, artisans, people with disabilities and young people whose abilities exceed the opportunities available to them. “Our hills, springs, landscapes, history and creative traditions are resources we can develop thoughtfully.
When visitors come, farmers supply food, artisans sell their work, drivers provide transport, hotels receive guests and young people find employment. “We must make it easier for visitors to travel, stay and experience the richness of our Land. Every part of Ekiti has something to contribute. Our task is to help more of that potential flourish.
“And we will continue to attend to the everyday duties on which public confidence rests: schools where children learn, clinics where patients receive care, safe communities, prompt payment of workers and pensioners, and careful stewardship of public money,” he said. Speaking on the 2027 presidential election, Mr Oyebanji appealed to the people to make voting for President Bola Tinubu, who is seeking