Governor Oyebanji Approves Transformational Projects at Ekiti Executive Council Meeting

Governor Biodun Oyebanji continues to steer Ekiti State on the path of sustainable development as the State Executive Council, under his leadership, approved a wide range of transformative projects and legislative proposals during its sitting on Tuesday, May 13, 2025.

Among the major highlights was the approval of over ₦5.3 billion for the extension of works on the rehabilitation of the Emure to Eporo Road, connecting to the Ondo boundary. This critical infrastructure project is expected to boost transportation, ease of doing business, and regional connectivity.

In a major push to improve electricity infrastructure, the Council approved:

•        ₦88.4 million for the installation of a 500KVA transformer and power extensions at the College of Health Sciences and Technology, Ijero-Ekiti.

•        ₦157.7 million for the replacement and overhaul of conductors and damaged transformers in Oye-Ekiti.

•        ₦79.8 million for the installation of four distribution transformers donated by Senator Opeyemi Bamidele to four communities.

To strengthen agricultural productivity, the administration approved the procurement of ₦200 million worth of fertilizer and agro-chemicals, to be distributed at 50% subsidy to farmers for the 2025 farming season.

In support of security and rural safety, the Council awarded ₦316.9 million for the construction of six new security houses at strategic farm settlements.

Further infrastructure commitments include:

•        ₦518 million for the construction of FMS internal roads in Iyemero-Ekiti.

•        ₦295.3 million for the rehabilitation of the Olora Lane-Housing Roundabout road.

•        ₦220.7 million for the construction of a perimeter fence and gatehouse at Government College, Efon Alaaye.

•        ₦110 million for a 150,000-litre overhead tank at Ekiti International Agro-Allied Cargo Airport.

•        ₦275.6 million for upgrading Oja-Oba and Agric-Olope Markets.

•        ₦172.9 million for the fabrication of 20 Dino waste bins, enhancing environmental sanitation efforts.

The Council also advanced educational and institutional development with:

•        The presentation of a bill for the establishment of the Ekiti State Capital Territory Development Authority.

•        The proposal to upgrade the College of Health Sciences and Technology to a polytechnic, reinforcing the administration’s commitment to expanding technical and health education.

In an act of good governance, the Council terminated the contract for the internal road reconstruction at Bamidele Olumilua University, previously awarded to Peculiar Ultimate Concerns Ltd, due to non-performance—affirming Governor Oyebanji’s zero tolerance for inefficiency.

These far-reaching decisions reflect Governor Oyebanji’s all-sector development strategy, focused on infrastructure renewal, agricultural transformation, institutional strengthening, and citizen welfare, positioning Ekiti State as a model of responsible leadership and effective governance.