Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji, has expressed profound appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the individuals of Ekiti State and Nigerians at giant for his or her help and goodwill throughout the profitable inauguration of his second time period in workplace on Friday, October 16, 2026.
The Governor, in a press release issued in Ado-Ekiti on Saturday, mentioned he was deeply humbled by the overwhelming present of affection, solidarity and goodwill that accompanied the historic event.
On behalf of the Government and the nice individuals of Ekiti State, the Land of Honour, Governor Oyebanji conveyed his profound gratitude to the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, His Excellency, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, for his unwavering help for the state, which, he mentioned, continues to translate into tangible progress and improvement throughout varied sectors.
He famous that the outstanding milestones recorded by his administration throughout its first time period wouldn’t have been doable with out the financial insurance policies of the Tinubu administration, which had elevated the monetary sources accessible to subnational governments for improvement.
The Governor mentioned: “We owe Mr President a huge debt of gratitude for his love and support for Ekiti State. The impact of his policies and the resources made available to subnational governments have contributed significantly to the achievements recorded by our administration.”
Governor Oyebanji additionally expressed appreciation to the Vice President, His Excellency, Senator Kashim Shettima, GCON, for attending the inauguration on behalf of the President and presiding over the ceremony. He famous that the Vice President’s presence marked his third go to to Ekiti State in 2026, including that he had witnessed firsthand a number of the tangible outcomes of the administration’s improvement efforts throughout his earlier visits.
The Governor prolonged particular appreciation to the President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, GCON; Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Jibrin Barau; National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda; and members of the occasion’s National Working Committee for his or her help and participation within the historic occasion.
He equally thanked his colleagues throughout the nation who honoured the state with their presence, together with the Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum and Governor of Kwara State, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq; Chairman of the Progressive Governors’ Forum and Governor of Imo State, Senator Hope Uzodimma; Governors Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State, Usman Ododo of Kogi State, Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State, Dr Nasir Idris of Kebbi State, Ahmad Aliyu of Sokoto State and Umar Namadi of Jigawa State.
He additionally appreciated the Governors of Osun and Kaduna States, who had been represented on the ceremony by their deputies.
Governor Oyebanji expressed gratitude to former Governors of Ekiti State, Otunba Niyi Adebayo, Chief Ayodele Fayose, Engr. Segun Oni and Dr Kayode Fayemi, in addition to Erelu Bisi Fayemi, for his or her presence and help.
He additionally acknowledged the contributions of distinguished nationwide leaders and eminent personalities, together with former Ogun State Governor, Aremo Segun Osoba; former Osun State Governor, Chief Bisi Akande; former Ondo State Governor, Dr Rahman Mimiko; former APC National Vice Chairman, Chief Pius Akinyelure; former President of the Nigerian Bar Association, Chief Wole Olanipekun, SAN; former Deputy Governor of Ekiti State, Prof. Modupe Adelabu; Chief Niyi Akintola, SAN; Chairman of the Nigerian Ports Authority, Senator Dayo Adeyeye; Hon. Bisi Kolawole; and Osun State First Lady, Chief (Mrs.) Titilola Adeleke.
The Governor additional appreciated the Senate Leader, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele; serving and former members of the National Assembly; the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Mr Dele Alake; the Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa; the Speaker of the Ekiti State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Adeoye Aribasoye; members of the State Assembly; and former members of the State Executive Council.
He reserved particular commendation for the Ooni of Ife, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Enitan Ogunwusi, and the Emir of Borgu, Dr Muhammed Sani Haliru Dantoro, for honouring the state with their presence. He additionally thanked Senator Abdulaziz Yari, Director-General of the APC Presidential Campaign Council, and different members of the council for his or her help.
Governor Oyebanji expressed appreciation to the judiciary in Ekiti State, beneath the management of the Chief Judge, Hon. Justice Adekanye Ogunmoye, for its help. He significantly acknowledged Justice Ogunmoye for administering the oaths of workplace and allegiance throughout the inauguration, in addition to the retired Presiding Justice of the Court of Appeal, Honourable Justice Oyebisi Omoleye, for her presence and help.
He additionally counseled the State Council of Traditional Rulers, chaired by the Ogoga of Ikere-Ekiti, HRM Oba Adu Adejimi Alagbado, for its continued cooperation together with his administration. Special appreciation went to all conventional rulers within the state, significantly the Ewi of Ado-Ekiti, HRM Oba Rufus Adeyemo Adejugbe, for his or her royal presence on the inauguration programmes and their sustained help for the federal government.
The Governor equally thanked the heads of safety companies within the state for his or her efficient collaboration, which ensured a peaceable and hitch-free week-long inauguration programme.
He prolonged his appreciation to heads of establishments, managing administrators and chief executives of banks and different monetary establishments, labour leaders, skilled our bodies, commerce associations, the media, drivers’ unions, business bike operators, market leaders, Iyalajes and Iyalojas for his or her contributions to the success of the occasion.
Governor Oyebanji additionally acknowledged the governorship candidates of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dr Wole Oluyede; the Allied Peoples Movement (APM), Chief Joseph Anifowose; and the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Mr Isaac Alade, for his or her goodwill.
He mentioned the profitable inauguration marked the start of one other section of service to the individuals, reaffirming his administration’s dedication to constructing on the achievements of the primary time period and pursuing insurance policies and programmes that might promote shared prosperity, inclusive improvement and improved residing requirements for all Ekiti residents.
“Together, we shall continue to work towards shared prosperity for all Ekiti citizens and make our dear state the number-one destination of choice for those seeking a place to live, work, invest and relax,” the Governor mentioned.
He concluded by reiterating his profound gratitude to President Tinubu for his help and goodwill in direction of Ekiti State.
“Once once more, we thank our pricey President, His Excellency, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR.
“May God continue to bless Ekiti State. May God continue to bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria.”, the assertion added .
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