My fresh mandate offers opportunity to deliver more for Ekiti people–Oyebamiji
My fresh mandate offers opportunity to deliver more for Ekiti people, says Oyebanji at second inauguration Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji has said the fresh mandate given to him by the people of the State has presented him an opportunity to work harder and deliver more for the people in the overall interest of the State.Oyebanji said the progress recorded in the previous four years would be consolidated upon with vigour so that the impact of profitable governance and the progress so far recorded would count in every home across the state.
The Governor who made these remarks shortly after he was inaugurated for a new term of four years, solicited the support and cooperation of all citizens of the state within and outside the country for the state to become a model of governance.Oyebanji, who became the first Governor to win a re-election back-to-back and inaugurated for two consecutive terms of office, was sworn into office at an impressive ceremony held Ekiti Parapo Pavilion, Ado Ekiti on Friday, witnessed by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, who was represented by the Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima.The oath of allegiance and the oath of office were administered on the re-elected Governor by the state Chief Judge, Honourable Justice Adekanye Ogunmoye at 1.34pm with the First Lady, Prof Olayemi Oyebanji, observing the process. The re-elected Deputy Governor, Chief Monisade Afuye, had earlier completed her swearing-in formalities at 1.29pm.Shortly after taking the oath, Governor Oyebanji observed the Guard of Honour and parade mounted by the officers and men of the Nigeria Police Force by riding on the ceremonial police Land Rover acknowledging cheers from the enthusiastic crowd.Shortly after taking the oath, Governor Oyebanji observed the Guard of Honour and parade mounted by the officers and men of the Nigeria Police Force by riding on the ceremonial police Land Rover acknowledging cheers from the enthusiastic crowd.
In his inaugural speech, Oyebanji paid tributes to all former governors who had occupied the office before him commending them for their various contributions to the growth and development of the state. He extended his hands of fellowship to his co-contestants in the last governorship race: Dr. Wole Oluyede of People Democratic Party (PDP), Ambassador Dare Bejide of African Democratic Congress (ADC), Isaac Alade of Social Democratic Party (SDP) and Chief Joseph Anifowose of Allied People’s Movement (APM).While acknowledging the huge task ahead, Oyebanji promised to be accessible to the people, listen to them, welcome honest counsel and work with all Ekiti’s across the various social and political divides for the state to reach its promised land and for the dream of shared prosperity to become reality.
He also thanked President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his support for his demonstrated love for Ekiti State and support for his first term administration, a development, he said accounted for the landmark achievements he was able to record in critical areas such as infrastructure development, health care, education and human capital development, among others.
Oyebanji urged the people of the state to utilize the opportunity of the 2027 presidential election to renew the mandate of President Tinubu and Vice President Shettima for another term of four years saying “this election is even more crucial to the future of our State. We need them not only to win, but to win big in Ekiti.”
He said: “To Ekiti sons and daughters across Nigeria and in the diaspora: keep bringing your knowledge, experience, investment and networks home. There is work here that your contribution can help accomplish “I know the task ahead is enormous, but it is now a familiar turf. With God’s guidance and you by our side, I know that we will not walk alone. Ekiti-Kete, we will do this together. Together with you, our dream of shared prosperity will be achieved.
“Ekiti Kete, this second mandate brings a greater responsibility to deliver. I know that public trust must be earned afresh every day. I will remain accessible. I will listen. I will welcome honest counsel and work with people across our political and social divides. “Where we have done well, we will build further. Where we have fallen short, we will make corrections. Where our people still face hardship, we will keep seeking practical answers. Four years ago, we set out to keep Ekiti working. In the four years ahead, we must make sure that our work yield more for our people.
He promised the commitment of his administration to support technology, innovation and the responsible use of artificial intelligence while institutions and businesses will also be encouraged to solve real problems, develop useful products and prepare young people for emerging opportunitiesThe Ekiti helmsman further pledged to use the opportunity of the second term to connect education more closely to enterprise, practical skills and the needs of a changing economy noting that this is the vision behind the Ekiti Knowledge Zone (EKZ) where construction is currently ongoing.
