Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji has reiterated his administration’s commitment to initiatives that address the needs of local communities across the state, particularly in areas that would have the most significant impact on the lives of residents.
The Governor stated this on Wednesday while playing host to leaders of Okemesi Ekiti, led by former Attorney General of the state, Barr. Olawale Fapounda (SAN), who came to express appreciation to him for various infrastructure development projects witnessed in their community.
Emphasizing the importance of grassroots development as a cornerstone of his administration, the Governor said he will not relent in his efforts to drive meaningful development across all communities, stressing that no community will be left behind in the state’s developmental agenda.
While expressing his appreciation to the leadership and people of Okemesi for appreciating and recognizing the efforts of his government in fostering development in their community and the state at large, the Governor assured them that more projects are underway including the construction of Okemesi to Ido Ile road, reconnection of their electricity to a supply station, rehabilitation of water tank, among others.
“Well, I’m excited. You know, people say that political office is a thankless job, So for a community to stand up to say, we are here to thank you, it really touched my heart and I’m so grateful to the leaders of the community.
“We are encouraged and we are happy that the little we are doing is connecting with the people and it’s meeting their needs and aspirations. And my promise to them is we continue to fire on and continue to meet the needs and aspirations of our people because that is why we were elected”. The Governor said.
Earlier in his remarks, Barr. Wale Fapounda, who explained that the purpose of their visit was to express the community’s appreciation to the Governor, highlighted construction of okemesi to Itawure road, comprehensive renovation of Okemesi General Hospital, electrification project, among others as part of the dividends of democracy that have accrued to the town under the current administration
Describing these interventions as unprecedented in the history of the town, Fapounda assured the Governor of the continued support beyond 2026
Also at the meeting were, Chief of Staff, Mr Niyi Adebayo, Commissioner for Information, Rt. Hon. Taiwo Olatunbosun, Special Adviser on Political Matters, Chief Jide Awe, Special Adviser Media, Mr Yinka Oyebode, among others.
