Governor Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti state, on Tuesday, revealed how his life was shaped by the virtues he learnt as a student under Afenifere leader, Pa Reuben Fasoranti, who was once his principal. Fayemi relived his experience in a congratulatory letter to Fasoranti on his 94th birthday, a copy of which was made available to […]
Following the crisis trailing the appointment of the new Oore of Otun in Moba Local Government Area of Ekiti state, a royal family has dragged Governor Kayode Fayemi to court over alleged imposition of a new monarch in the ancient town. The stool of Oore became vacant sequel to the demise of Oba Adedapo Popoola […]
To underscore his seriousness to the containment of COVID-19 in Ekiti state, Governor Kayode Fayemi has declared that any vehicle that violates the lockdown directive will henceforth be forfeited to the state government. This was contained in a COVID-19 implementation guidelines released by the government and signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Biodun […]
As part of the ways to enhance the harmonious relationship between the Ekiti state government and workers, Governor Kayode Fayemi has promised financial help to bedridden, vulnerable and widowed civil servants to mitigate their sufferings. Fayemi said the COVID-19 pandemic may have robbed the workers of the opportunity of celebrating with the usual fanfare and […]
…Demand payment of outstanding salaries As the lockdown caused by the spread of coronavirus continues to have adverse effects on the economy, the organised labour in Ekiti state has told Governor Kayode Fayemi not to contemplate any move to slash salaries despite the slump in the revenue of government. The labour unions, comprising Nigeria Labour […]
A socio-cultural group, the Golden Elites Club, has urged Governor Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti state to secure the state’s borders in order to curtail the spread of the COVID-19. National President of the Ikere-Ekiti-based group, Prof. Tayo Ajayi, gave the admonition while donating food items to 500 widows, orphans and other vulnerable persons to reduce […]
Governor Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti state says he has directed the Ministry of Justice to urgently prepare modalities for further decongestion of the Federal Correctional Centre, Ado-Ekiti. Fayemi, gave the directive in a statement issued by Mr. Tunde Olaolorun, Special Assistant to the state Attorney-General on Public Education, Media and Communication, on Wednesday. The governor […]
…Approves stimulus for the poor The Governor of Ekiti state, Kayode Fayemi on Monday, emerged from his 14 -day solitary confinement and flagged off the distribution of palliatives to 20, 000 indigent citizens in the state. Gov. Fayemi also relaxed the lockdown imposed on the state since March 29, by directing that citizens be allowed […]
Ekiti state Governor, Dr. Kayode Fayemi has disclosed that a total of 635 micro -projects have been executed in all the 133 communities across the 16 local government areas of the state since the advent of his second term in office in 2018. The projects, which he said were at various stages and undertaken through […]
Ekiti State governor, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, has said that his administration did not sack the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) local government chairmen elected during his predecessor, Ayo Fayose’s tenure, because of his administration’s strict adherence to the rule of law. Fayemi said his administration had to allow the PDP council chairmen to complete their tenure, […]
Ekiti State Governor, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, has disclosed that arrangements are on top gear to attract a sum of $100 million from development partners in aid of critical infrastructure. Fayemi said some development partners have visited the state on how best they can collaborate with his administration in the areas of investment and economic empowerment […]
After several months of waiting, the Ekiti state government and labour unions will today (Monday) begin negotiation on the implementation of the new minimum wage payable to workers of the state. The federal government had given the directive that all the states must reach agreement with labour on the implementation of the N30, 000 minimum […]
Ekiti state Governor, Kayode Fayemi, has expressed the readiness of his administration to invest in arts and culture to create job opportunities and boost the economy in the grassroots. The governor who spoke at the grand finale of the Ekiti state Festival for Arts and Culture (EKIFEST) said culture should not be mistaken for idol […]
The immediate past deputy governor of Ekiti State and candidate of PDP in the last governorship election, Professor Kolapo Olusola has advised the governor of Ekiti State, Dr Kayode Fayemi to continue with the good policies of the last administration. This came on the wake of poor performance of Ekiti in public examination SSCE(WAEC) recently […]
The Governor of Ekiti State, Dr. Kayode Fayemi and the Minister of Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika, have described the airport Project being constructed in Ekiti as a catalyst that will strengthen and boost the economy of the state. They spoke in Ado Ekiti on Friday while flagging off the construction of the Agro- allied Airport […]
The Governor of Ekiti state, Kayode Fayemi, has insisted that he will not renege on his promise to pay up all the salary and pension arrears owed workers by the former administration of Governor Ayo Fayose in the state. Gov. Fayemi had upon his inauguration last October, promised to defray the salary and pension arrears […]
The South West Good Cause Groups, a coalition of civil society and ethnic organisations in the South West has accused the Ekiti and Ondo state governors, Kayode Fayemi and Rotimi Akeredolu of sponsoring a protest/campaign in Akure on Thursday supposedly in the name of the Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo to cause disaffections in the […]
…Says there ‘II be Justice for dead students The Governor of Ekiti State, Dr Kayode Fayemi, has taken over the medical and funeral expenses of victims of the violent protest held at the Federal University, Oye Ekiti(FUOYE) in fufilment of his promise during a state wide broadcast recently. This was confirmed on Friday by the […]
A Federal High Court sitting in Ado-Ekiti has been urged to dismiss the prayers and preliminary objection of Governor Kayode Fayemi’s counsel over his eligibility to contest the primary election. Mr Tony Adeniyi, lead counsel to the claimant Segun Oni made the submission on Friday saying Fayemi’s application lacked merit. Adeniyi urged the court to […]
Governor Kayode Fayemi led government has declared that the full weight of the law will be visited on any herdsman caught with dangerous weapons. It also promised to empower security agencies in the state to ensure arrest and prosecution of herdsmen destroying farm lands and attacking farmers and other residents The Deputy Governor, Otunba Bisi […]