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  • Eid-el-Fitr: Fayemi preaches unity, hope, compassion for better Nigeria

    Eid-el-Fitr: Fayemi preaches unity, hope, compassion for better Nigeria

    Dr Kayode Fayemi, former Governor of Ekiti State and ex-Chairman of Nigerian Governors’ Forum (NGF), has urged all Nigerians to embrace unity, hope and compassion for a better Nigeria.

    Fayemi made the call in his message to Nigerian Muslims on the occasion of Eid-el-Fitr, marking the end of the Holy Month of Ramadan, on Sunday.

    This is contained in a statement by the Head, Fayemi Media Office, Mallam Ahmad Sajoh, on Sunday in Abuja.

    The former governor said the event should serve as a reminder to Nigerians about their shared humanity and inspire all to work towards a more just, equitable, and prosperous nation for all.

    Fayemi said the occasion provides an opportunity for reflection, gratitude, and commitment to the values of peace, tolerance, and compassion that Islam embodies.

    “As we celebrate Eid-el-Fitr amidst the current socio-economic and political challenges, let us draw inspiration from the spirit of Ramadan and work towards a better future for all Nigerians.

    ‘’We should strive to cultivate empathy and understanding, to strengthen the bonds that bind us, and to work together to overcome the current challenges that confront us as a nation, remembering that we are all interconnected and that our collective well-being depends on every citizen.

    ‘’I appeal to us all to embrace unity and reject narratives that seek to divide us.

    “Our diversity is our greatest strength, and our unity is our most powerful weapon against adversity. Regardless of our ethnic, religious, or political differences, we are first and foremost Nigerians.

    “I therefore urge every Nigerian to support one another through these challenging times.

    “Let us show compassion to those struggling, share what we have, and work collectively towards economic recovery and social stability.

    “I urge you to remain hopeful and positive, as these challenging times will not last.

    I pray that this Eid-el-Fitr brings with it blessings of peace, prosperity, and good health for all Nigerians, and may it serve as a reminder of our shared humanity and inspire us to work towards a more just, equitable, and prosperous Nation for all,’’ he said.

  • Ekiti state governor Oyebanji swears in two appointees

    Ekiti state governor Oyebanji swears in two appointees

    Gov. Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti swore in the newly-appointed Secretary to the State Government, Mrs Habibat Adubiaro and Commissioner for Justice, Mr Dayo Apata in Ado-Ekiti on Monday, his eighth day in office.

    He used the occasion to dispel rumours that he was under pressure from his predecessor, Dr Kayode Fayemi, his wife, Mrs Bisi Fayemi and former deputy governor in the state to appoint their cronies into his cabinet.

    “We are not going to be distracted as long as we are doing what is right in the interest of our people.

    “While I recognise the right of people to freedom of expression, I also have the right to respond to the fake news being circulated on the social media.

    “I need to put it on record that neither the former governor nor his wife, nor the former deputy governor has put any pressure on me to appoint anybody.

    “If I have to go back to the former cabinet and appoint relevant people that can assist me, I will go and pick them,’’ he said.

    The governor charged the two new appointees to develop new socio-political skills and emotional intelligence to move the state forward.

    He stressed that the two appointees were appointed based on their rich credentials and experiences.

    Oyebanji restated his promise to get very competent Ekiti indigenes wherever were to man strategic positions in his administration.

    He recalled his promise to appoint the best set of individuals in managing the affairs of Ekiti to bring about the fulfilment of his campaign promises.

    “Having listened to the Curriculum Vitaes of the two appointees, it would be discovered that they got the jobs clearly on merit.

    “My promise to Ekiti people is that I am going to look for the best anywhere to help me to run Ekiti and that is what we are going to do,’’ he stressed.

    Oyebanji expressed his confidence in the professionalism and competence of Adubiaro to serve as Secretary to the State Government.

    According to him, her appointment was in consonance with his administration’s commitment to gender balance, affirmative action and equity.

    Adubiaro holds a doctorate degree in Chemistry and was formerly vice-chairman of ASUU, Federal University, Oye-Ekiti.

    Apata was Solicitor-General of the Federation and Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Justice.

  • Ekiti Workers threaten strike over unpaid entitlement, issue 21-day ultimatum to Gov Fayemi

    Ekiti State workers have threatened to go on strike, if their entitlements are not paid within the next 21 days.

    They want Governor Kayode Fayemi to fulfill his promise of doing so before the end of his tenure in October, 2022.

    The workers said the non-payment of entitlements had made life unbearable for them in the face of the present harsh economic realities.

    In a communique issued by the Trade Union Congress (TUC) the workers accused the state government of selectively implementing the 2018-2019 promotion exercise.

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    The union therefore called on government to ensure that others exempted should be immediately captured for financial remuneration.

    they lamented continued kidnappings in the state in recent times and charged government and security agencies to quickly rise to the challenge and nip it in the bud.

    The communiqué was signed by TUC State Chairman, Sola Adigun, and Secretary, Yomi Peters, at the end of its meeting.

    The body lamented that most members of the TUC had not benefited from the new minimum wage after almost two years of implementation in the state.

    They called on the government to implement the minimum wage across the board for all workers without further delay.

  • Fayemi explains why he attended Amosun’s presidential declaration

    Fayemi explains why he attended Amosun’s presidential declaration

    Dr Kayode Fayemi the executive Governor of Ekiti State, has offered explanation why he was present at the presidential declaration of Senator Ibikunle Amosun in Abuja, a day after he joined presidential race himself.

    Mixed reactions have trailed the presence of Fayemi at Senator Amosun’s declaration .

    NewsGuru.com recalls that, Fayemi joined presidential race on Thursday and promised to fix the dwindling economy.

    The Ekiti State Governor said people should not be surprised that he attended the event, revealing that Amosun has always been there for him.

    “Some people are surprised that I am here and I don’t really see any reason why you should be surprised at all. Senator Amosun and I go back a long way and he has always been there for me. He was at my declaration yesterday as many of you may be aware. Even though I’m supposed to be in Ebonyi State now on a trip with Mr President, I had to beg to be allowed to be present here, because I think this is important for our country.”

    According to Fayemi, all presidential aspirants of the All Progressives Congress (APC) are in the race to improve human condition, stressing that no one should have any sense of entitlement.

    “What we are all about, at least in our own party, is the improvement of human condition; it is to transform the lives of ordinary Nigerians and this is not an entitlement. None of us should have any sense of entitlement. We should depend on the gratitude and grace of ordinary members of this party and the grace of God Almighty.

    “This is what I know Senator Amosun to be as a human being, as a believer in God and as a compassionate Nigerian. Many have talked about his generosity. He is a forthright person; he is not a manipulative person; he is not a disingenuous person, he is straight forward. He is frank, sometimes to a fault.

    “Running for office is something he is doing out of conviction and he has demonstrated this in the previous assignments that he has held.”

    Fayemi said he was struck by the similarity of their speeches, which he said, “shows that we come from the same ideological orientation.”

    While saying the aspiration “is not about quarreling,” Fayemi maintained that, “All I can say in conclusion is that you can be sure that between Senator Ibikunle Amosun and Dr Kayode Fayemi, whichever way it goes, you will have us in the tent, not outside the tent.

    “You are spoiled for choice between two brothers and I am sure you will arrive at an appropriate conclusion.”

  • It’s not government’s responsibility to provide jobs – Fayemi

    It’s not government’s responsibility to provide jobs – Fayemi

    The Ekiti State Governor and presidential aspirant Dr Kayode Fayemi has explained that government should not be saddled with sole responsibility to provide jobs.

    Dr Kayode Fayemi who’s the Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum, mentioned this statement on Wednesday in Abuja

    He noted that the government can only create the enabling environment for job creation to thrive.

    Fayemi who spoke during a Question and Answer session shortly after his official declaration to contest for the presidential ticket of the governing party, All Progressives Congress, at the Congress Hall of Transcorp Hilton, Abuja on Wednesday.

    The session was moderated by ace broadcaster and former NTA Newscaster Cyril Stober.

    He said, “It is not the job of the government to address unemployment, it is our job to create the enabling environment to allow employment to happen.

    “We will create an enabling environment for businesses to thrive and then these businesses will create jobs in the process.”

    Dr Kayode Fayemi, also said that he does not have a challenge with the mode of primaries APC adopts in its forthcoming presidential primary election which will be held from May 30 to June 1, 2022.