Calls for 50% indigenous participation Ekiti State Governor, Dr. Ayodele Fayose has tasked the State Board of Internal Revenue, BIR and consultants working for the government on revenue generation to be more assiduous and improve on the internal generated revenue, IGR to enable his government have more fund at its disposal for developmental projects. The governor gave the charge at a meeting held with the management of the state BIR, revenue generation consultants and other relevant stakeholders in his office in Ado at the weekend. Governor Fayose who reiterated that his government was in a hurry to develop Ekiti and…
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The Special Assistant to Ekiti StateGovernor on Public Communication and New Media, Mr. Lere Olayinka flanked by the Chief Press Secretary (CPS) to the Governor, Mr. Idowu Adelusi (right) and Special Assistant to the Governor on Information and Civic Orientation, Mr. Lanre Ogunsuyi at the press conference held at the governor’s office, Ado-Ekiti Berates Fayemi for plunging Ekiti into debt. Ekiti State government has said that the huge debt left by the government of Governor Kayode Fayemi will not be an excuse for non-performance by the present government as the administration of Dr. Ayodele Fayose would work assiduously to…
Ekiti State Governor, Dr. Ayodele Fayose (left) receiving the draft constitution amendment from the Speaker of Ekiti State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Albert Adewale Omirin in the Governor’s Office Promises executive, legislative harmonious relationship The Ekiti State Governor, Dr. Ayodele Fayose has again stressed the need for the executive and the legislative arms of the government to relate harmoniously in the overall interest of the people. Fayose made the remark while receiving the draft of the constitution amendment which was presented to him by the Speaker of the Ekiti State House of Assembly, Right Honorable Albert Omirin…
Ekiti State Governor, Mr Ayo Fayose, has given the assurance of taking the state to higher height during his tenure, saying the current economic challenges notwithstanding. Fayose, who spoke through his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Idowu Adelusi, in Ado-Ekiti yesterday, said the administration would do everything possible to meet and even surpass the expectations of the people. He urged the people of the state to perform their civic duty of prompt payment of taxes, levies and rates, adding that the government would also be alive to its responsibilities. “We know the expectations are high and we are in a tough…
The Secretary to Ekiti State Government, Dr. (Mrs). Modupe Alade has charged Civil Servants to work assiduously for the realization of government objectives. Dr. Alade gave the charge during her maiden meeting with members of Staff of the Cabinet and Special Services Department of the Governor’s Office. The Secretary to the State Government also charged the officers to maintain a clean environment, love hard work, abhor lateness to office, and shun absenteeism and laziness. Dr. Alade stated that workers should find ways of improving their performances at work through effective capacity – building programs. She added that hardworking members of…
The Ekiti State Governor, Dr. Ayodele Fayose has urged the other two arms of government, the judiciary and the legislature to shun all acrimony and give his administration a chance to succeed in its determination to reclaim the state take it to the next level of development. Fayose made the appeal at the swearing –in of a new High Court Judge, Honorable Justice Bamidele Omotoso held at the Jibowu Hall, Government House Ground, Ado-Ekiti. Noting that the swearing of the new high court judge was his first assignment in the judiciary, the governor reiterated the determination of his administration to…
L-R: Ekiti State Governor, Dr. Ayodele Fayose, Director General Fayose Campaign Organization, Chief Dipo Anisulowo, Special Adviser to the Governor on Works and Infrastructure, Mr. Kayode Osho, and Director of Civil Engineer ,Ministry of Works, Engr. Julius Olofin, during the inspection of the ongoing Am phi-Theatre at Ewi’s Palace in Ado-Ekiti….on Thursday Vehicle owners who parked recklessly in Oja-Oba Market area in Ado-Ekiti have been warned to desist from such bad habit or risk their vehicles impounded. Ekiti State Governor, Dr. Ayo Fayose gave the warning during his recent visit to the busy Oja- Oba market which is at the…
Ekiti State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has said it is not surprised by the huge debts left behind by the administration of former Governor Kayode Fayemi, saying such has become the trait of All Progressives Congress-led governments in the state. In a statement in Ado-Ekiti yesterday by the State Publicity Secretary, Pastor Kola Oluwawole, the PDP drew the attention of the people of the state to what Fayemi’s godfather, Otunba Niyi Adebayo, did when he also left office in 2003. According to the PDP, Adebayo also left debts running to billions of naira when Governor Ayo Fayose…
The Ekiti State Government on Saturday announced the dissolution of the 35 local government areas including Local Council Development Areas caretaker administrations in the state. This is contained in a statement signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the state Governor, Mr. Idowu Adelusi. According to the statement, all the 35 council chairmen along with their secretaries and other members of caretaker committees have been relieved of their appointments. It stated that Governor Ayo Fayose had approved the immediate dissolution of all the councils. The statement also ordered the immediate dissolution of all boards of parastatals, agencies and commissions. The…
Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Legislative Budget and Research, Honourable Opeyemi Bamidele, has pledged the support of Labour Party to the new governor of Ekiti State, Mr Ayodele Fayose, for sustainable good governance and peace in the state. Bamidele, who represents Ekiti Central Federal Constituency 1, comprising Ado Ekiti and Irepodun /Ifelodun local governments areas in the House of Representatives, also advised the governor to offer good leadership and pursue the tenets of equity and justice, which Ekiti is in dire need of at this time. This was contained in a congratulatory message personally signed and sent to journalists…