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Ekiti Governor Oyebanji transition to second term

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2026-09-28 11:04 UTC → 2026-10-02 10:52 UTC · added removed

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 with stakeholders from the Ekiti North Senatorial District, Ifaki-Ekiti, he pledged to direct strategic investments into healthcare, electricity, road infrastructure, and water supply. He emphasized a commitment to value addition and inclusive governance, stating that limited resources must be used to catalyze productivity so that local artisans and workers can thrive. The Governor also expressed support for the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in 2027 through intensified mobilization efforts. In preparation for his second-term inauguration, Governor Oyebanji has second term, he approved the immediate dissolution of various boards, commissions, boards and parastatals, alongside the termination of appointments for several political appointees, including Special Assistants, Senior Special Assistants, and Technical Assistants. According appointments to Special Adviser (Media) Yinka Oyebode, this is part of the gradual winding wind down of the Governor’s his first term. While the boards Preparations for the State Universal Basic Education Board, Local Government Service Commission, and Teaching Service Commission have been dissolved, their respective chairmen will remain 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 office. Statutory boards, such as Ado Ekiti on October 2, preceding the State Independent Electoral Commission, official ceremony on October 16. In reviewing the Judicial Service Commission, administration’s progress since October 2022, the Civil Service Commission, and committee highlighted several milestones, including the House completion of Assembly Service Commission, remain intact. Additionally, the governing councils Ekiti Agro-Allied International Cargo Airport, which commenced commercial operations in late 2025. Infrastructure developments include the commissioning of all state-owned tertiary institutions over 500 kilometers of roads and electricity extensions to the positions Ikogosi tourism belt and parts of Directors-General Aiyekire and Technical Advisers to Ekiti East. Additionally, the Governor are excluded from these changes. administration reported the renovation of more than 110 primary healthcare centers and all general hospitals within the state, equipped with modern facilities.

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  1. 2026-10-02 10:52 UTC Ekiti Governor Oyebanji transition to second term
  2. 2026-09-28 11:04 UTC Ekiti Governor Oyebanji transition to second term
  3. 2026-09-27 13:22 UTC Ekiti Governor Oyebanji transition to second term
  4. 2026-09-23 17:38 UTC Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji second term transition

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