Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has stated that his administration has fulfilled all electoral promises made during the 2022 governorship campaign. He made this statement at a Town Hall Meeting with stakeholders from the Ekiti Central Senatorial District. The meeting was part of a series of grassroots consultative meetings preceding the preparation of the 2027 annual budget. Oyebanji emphasized that his administration has neither betrayed the people's trust nor taken their needs for granted.
According to Governor Oyebanji, the administration has strategically and transparently captured residents' requests during consecutive town hall meetings. He pointed to the quantum of projects executed across council areas, stating that his administration has fulfilled promises made in 2022. Oyebanji urged citizens to review his track record, emphasizing his commitment to his electoral mandate. He assured residents that all requests that will make lives better shall be done through direct response from the state or partnership.
Governor Oyebanji highlighted ongoing developmental milestones, assuring continued focus on infrastructure. The state government is partnering with the World Bank through the Rural Access and Agricultural Marketing Project (RAAMP) to deliver 1,500 kilometers of roads across the state. The third phase of RAAMP, covering 235 kilometers of rural roads, is scheduled to commence immediately after the rainy season. This project aims to improve rural access and agricultural marketing.
Oyebanji addressed environmental challenges in the state, lamenting perennial flooding and gully erosion affecting communities in Efon, Aramoko, and Ado Ekiti. He assured residents that his government has thoroughly understudied these occurrences and is rolling out a comprehensive strategy to tackle the ecological problem head-on. The governor pledged to further improve medical facilities at the primary healthcare level.
The governor disclosed that his administration has renovated 110 health centers to boost healthcare delivery at the grassroots. Plans are underway to undertake more renovations to reduce mortality and morbidity indices. Oyebanji expressed joy over the significant reduction in security threats across Ekiti State, appreciating traditional rulers for taking charge of security situations within their domains.
Governor Oyebanji's administration has made significant strides in security, with traditional rulers playing a crucial role in maintaining peace. The governor's commitment to improving healthcare and infrastructure is evident in his administration's projects and initiatives. As he prepares for his second term, Oyebanji assured residents of his continued focus on their needs and requests.
Governor Oyebanji is set to be inaugurated for a second term on October 16, following his re-election in June 2026. He emphasized his administration's excellent budget performance rate across his ongoing four-year tenure. The governor's town hall meetings aim to engage residents and prioritize their needs in the upcoming 2027 annual budget.
Key points
- Governor Oyebanji claims fulfillment of 2022 campaign promises.
- The administration has partnered with the World Bank to deliver 1,500 kilometers of roads across the state.
- Oyebanji's administration has renovated 110 health centers to improve healthcare delivery.
