Tag: Fayemi
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Gov. Fayemi visits AfDB, makes case for increased investments in Ekiti
Ekiti Government in Nigeria has identified infrastructure, agricultural-processing zones, air cargo facilities and a knowledge hub as critical areas that need support from the African Development Bank (AfDB) to help transform the state. The bank said on its website accessed by News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that the request for the support was made by…
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Fayemi appoints Emir Sanusi Chancellor Ekiti State University
Ekiti state government has appointed the Emir of Kano, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, as the Chancellor of the state-owned Ekiti State University (EKSU), Ado Ekiti. The Head, Directorate of Information and Corporate Affairs in the institution, Mr Bode Olofinmuagun, on Monday confirmed the development to News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), in Ado Ekiti, but did not…
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Fayemi moves to get full accreditation for Medical College
Ekiti State government said it would ensure full accreditation of the state University College of Medicine to allow students admitted in the college 10 years ago to graduate without further delay. Fayemi disclosed this while hosting members of Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) who were in the state to inspect facilities at the…
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Gov. Ganduje, Sanusi reconcile as Dangote, Fayemi broker peace
The crisis between Gov. Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano State and the Emir of Kano, Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi ll has finally been resolved following a reconciliatory meeting between the two in Abuja. This is contained in a statement by Mr Abba Anwar, the Chief Press Secretary to Gov. Ganduje and made available to the News Agency…
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Fayemi assents to 8 bills as 5th Ekiti Assembly ends
Eight bills have been assented to by Gov. Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti as part of activities marking the end of the fifth Assembly in the state. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that a new 26-member Assembly made up of members of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) would be inaugurated on Thursday. Fayemi…
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Fayemi reconstructs, dedicates Ekiti High Court complex
Ekiti State Governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi yesterday joined the leadership of the state judiciary to dedicate the Justice Ademola Ajakaye High Court complex to mark the commencement of judicial activities within the new edifice. The complex, which was commissioned by former Governor Ayo Fayose in May 2018, was however not put to use by the…
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Fayemi to inaugurate Ekiti 6th Assembly on June 6
The Ekiti Governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi will on Thursday, June 6, inaugurate the state’s sixth Assembly in Ado-Ekiti. The Clerk of the House, Mr Tola Esan, made this known in a statement made available to newsmen in Ado-Ekiti on Saturday. According to him, this proclamation by the governor signifies the inauguration of the sixth Assembly.…
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Supreme Court affirms nomination of Fayemi as APC Governorship Candidate
The Supreme Court, on Thursday affirmed Kayode Fayemi’s nomination as the Candidate of All Progressive Congress (APC) in the July 14, 2018, governorship election in Ekiti State. Justice Amiru Sanusi held that the appeal had become status barred as the suit was caught up by Section 285 of the 1999 Constitution. The News Agency of…
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Fayemi sends list of commissioner-nominees to Ekiti Assembly
Ekiti State Governor Dr Kayode Fayemi on Tuesday forwarded a list of 14 Commissioners- nominees to the House of Assembly for screening and confirmation. Fayemi transmitted a letter to the Assembly, requesting for legislative approval to constitute the state executive council. The Speaker, Adeniran Alagbada, who read the Governor’s letter to his colleagues at plenary,…
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Fayemi tasks S’West leaders on unity, restructuring, development of region
The Governor of Ekiti State, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, has urged Southwest leaders to to jettison party politics in the interest of the region for the sustainable development. Fayemi said the region can only regain its pride of place in the country’s political configuration unless leaders never allow national politics to divide them. He stated that…