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Ekiti Governor Oyebanji transition to second term

Overview

Following his victory in the June 2026 governorship election, Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji prepared to resume official duties on September 7, 2026, after a two-week statutory annual leave.

As his second term approaches, beginning October 16, 2026, Governor Oyebanji has outlined economic objectives focused on boosting commerce, productivity, and sustainable business growth. During a town hall meeting in Ifaki-Ekiti, he pledged to direct strategic investments into healthcare, electricity, road infrastructure, and water supply. In preparation for his second term, he approved the dissolution of various boards and the termination of several political appointments to wind down his first term.

Preparations for the second-term inauguration are now underway, overseen by an inauguration committee led by Chief of Staff Oyeniyi Adebayo. The program is scheduled to begin with a thanksgiving service at the Central Mosque in Ado Ekiti on October 2, preceding the official ceremony on October 16.

In reviewing the administration’s progress since October 2022, the committee highlighted several milestones, including the completion of the Ekiti Agro-Allied International Cargo Airport, which commenced commercial operations in late 2025. Infrastructure developments include the commissioning of over 500 kilometers of roads and electricity extensions to the Ikogosi tourism belt and parts of Aiyekire and Ekiti East. Additionally, the administration reported the renovation of more than 110 primary healthcare centers and all general hospitals within the state, equipped with modern facilities.

Entities

Biodun Oyebanji · Ekiti State · Bola Ahmed Tinubu · Yinka Oyebode · Segun Oni

Timeline

  1. [POLITICS] 4 sources
    Ekiti State prepares for Governor Biodun Oyebanji’s second-term inauguration

    The inauguration committee for Governor Biodun Oyebanji’s second term in Ekiti State has announced an October 16 ceremony, citing achievements in airport operations, road infrastructure, and healthcare.

  2. [POLITICS] 8 sources
    Ekiti Governor Biodun Oyebanji dissolves boards and terminates political appointees

    Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji has dissolved several boards and terminated the appointments of political appointees, including Special Assistants, ahead of his second-term inauguration in October 2026.

  3. [POLITICS] 5 sources
    Ekiti Governor Oyebanji outlines economic goals for second term

    Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji announced that his second term will prioritize economic productivity, infrastructure, and commerce as part of preparations for the 2027 budget.

  4. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Ekiti Governor Biodun Oyebanji to resume duties after annual leave

    Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji will resume duties on September 7 after a two-week leave, while also congratulating former Governor Segun Oni on his 72nd birthday.

Sources

ait.live · blueprint.ng · businessday.ng · ekitistate.gov.ng · gwg.ng · insidebusiness.ng · newscentral.africa · newsnowonline.com.ng · punchng.com · qed.ng · thenicheng.com · thisdaylive.com · tori.ng · tribuneonlineng.com

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