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Southwest Has No Plans To Secede From Nigeria – Fayemi

January 27, 2020 1:46 pm
Ekiti State Governor, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, has assured that the Southwest geopolitical zone has no plans to secede from Nigeria in the heat of the controversy generated by the launch of Western Nigeria Security Network code-named Operation Amotekun.

Dr. Fayemi said the Southwest region remains part of Nigeria, will continue to be part of Nigeria and remain committed to a united and indivisible Nigeria.

The Governor gave the assurance on Monday when he hosted a pan-Yoruba development interest group, the Oodua Progressive Union (OPU) Worldwide who were led to his office by the Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland, Chief Gani

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Fayemi Opens Up On Security Buhari Govt Declared Illegal

January 19, 2020 2:30 pm
The Ekiti State Governor, Kayode Fayemi, has given insight into Amotekun, the Southwest security outfit declared illegal by the Buhari government.

Fayemi, in an interview with THISDAY, stated that Amotekun was not in conflict with the role of the police.

He also dismissed fear that governors may use the outfit to fight perceived political opponents.

Fayemi said: “If people have obsession with governors, they should declare their interest. Does the Federal Government not misuse the police? I know what happened to me in 2014 during the election. I was a sitting governor. I had immunity, but I was assaulted.

“Go

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Pantami, NCC’s Danbatta Meet Fayemi Over Right Of Way

January 17, 2020 10:06 am
The Honourable Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr. Isa Ali Ibrahim (Pantami) and the Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Danbatta, Thursday, met with the Governor of Ekiti State and Chairman of the Nigerian Governors Forum, Dr. Kayode Fayemi in Abuja.

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Their meeting was a follow-up on the discussion on how to address the issue of Right of Way (RoW) and other similar challenges confronting the telecoms industry.

Recall that the Federal government through the Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy had

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Why We Launched New Security Outfit In South West – Fayemi

January 10, 2020 2:28 am
Governor Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti State on Thursday, said that the Western Nigeria Security Network (WNSN) otherwise know as “Amotekun” was set up not to undermine the power of the Federal Government of Nigeria.

Fayemi made this disclosure in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital during the official launching of the of new security outfit which is an initiative of all the six Governors in the South West region.

At the launch were Governors Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State, Seyi Makinde of Oyo State.

Others were Deputy Governor of Ogun, Noimat Salako-Oyedele, Deputy Governor of Osun, Benedict Gboyega Alabi, Yoruba World

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Buhari Reportedly Summons Fayemi, Makinde, Abiodun

January 8, 2020 2:43 pm
Report reaching NAN from Ibadan, the Oyo state capital indicates that President Muhammadu Buhari has summoned the six governors from the South West region to a meeting at Aso Rock.

NAN gathered that the summon is connected with the launch of a new security outfit code-named Amotekun by the six governors.

It was gathered that the six governors, Seyi Makinde (Oyo), Gboyega Oyetola (Osun) Dapo Abiodun (Ogun) Rotimi Akeredolu (Ondo), Kayode Fayemi (Ekiti) and Babajide Sanwo-Olu (Lagos) had last year agreed to establish a security outfit that will put a stop to the insecurity situation in the region.

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Ekiti: Why I Didn’t Sack PDP LG Chairmen – Fayemi

January 2, 2020 12:12 pm

The Governor of Ekiti State, Kayode Fayemi, has explained why his administration did not sack the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) local government chairmen elected during his predecessor, Ayo Fayose’s tenure.

He said it was because of his administration’s strict adherence to the rule of law.

According to Fayemi, his administration had to allow the PDP council chairmen to complete their tenure, in spite of the allegations against some of them after their probe by the House of Assembly.

Fayemi stated this while inaugurating newly elected chairmen and vice-chairmen of the 16 local government councils.

According to him, he took the

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Support Fayemi To Do Better In 2020, Deputy Gov To APC

January 1, 2020 1:29 pm
Ekiti State Deputy Governor, Otunba Bisi Egbeyemi, has assured that 2020 will be a better and more rewarding year for the people of the Land of Honour.

Egbeyemi said the ruling party, the All Progressives Congress (APC), will give full backing to the Governor, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, to succeed in the task of turning around the fortunes of the state.

The Deputy Governor in a statement on Wednesday by his Special Assistant (Media), Odunayo Ogunmola, congratulated the state executives and members of APC for witnessing the New Year.

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Make People’s Welfare Your Priority, Boost IGR – Fayemi

January 1, 2020 9:34 am
Ekiti State Governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi, on Tuesday inaugurated newly elected chairmen and vice chairmen for the 16 local government councils in the state, with a charge that they must make themselves accessible to the people.

The new council helmsmen were elected during the December 7, local government election in the state and sworn in on Tuesday, a week after the expiration of the tenure of their predecessors, who were elected on the platform of the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP).

Dr Fayemi who told the new council bosses to prioritise the welfare of Ekiti people above their personal interest, stated

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Ekiti Community Goes Agog As Fayemi Installs New Oba

December 22, 2019 1:44 pm

Ekiti State Governor, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, has presented the staff of office to the new Oluloro of Iloro Ekiti, Oba James Oluwafemi Olugbesoye, with a pledge to always accord respect to the traditional institution.

Fayemi said traditional institution remains a major mechanism for good governance through the reconciliatory and advisory roles it plays in the society.

Represented by the Deputy Governor, Otunba Bisi Egbeyemi, the Governor urged the new monarch to mobilize his subjects for the growth and development of Iloro Ekiti in Ijero Local Government.

According to a statement by the Special Assistant (Media), Odunayo Ogunmola, Oba Olugbesoye succeeds

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Fayemi: 2020 WiII Be Tougher For Rapists In Ekiti

December 21, 2019 2:05 pm
The Ekiti State First Lady, Mrs Bisi Fayemi has promised that the government of Ekiti State is incurably committed to protecting the children against all forms of molestations to make their future brighter.

Mrs Fayemi said the Governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi, is resolute about combating the incidences of rape, trafficking and slavery militating against children in the state, by deploying legal and political will available to government to achieve the onerous task.

She said the state government made remarkable achivements in combating the crimes in 2019 through convictions and arrests of offenders, assuring that “the 2020 will be tougher for

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Ekiti Poll: Fayemi Tasks Police On Killing

December 9, 2019 12:10 pm

Gov. Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti has directed the police to fish out the killers of one Dotun Kosedake who was shot during Saturday’s local government election in the state.

The governor gave the directive in a statement issued on Sunday night in Ado-Ekiti by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Yinka Oyebode.

He, however, expressed satisfaction at the general conduct of the election.

He congratulated all APC members that were newly elected Chairmen and Councillors of the 16 local government councils.

The News Agency of Nigeria, (NAN) reports that this followed official announcement of the results of Saturday’s council election by …

Fayemi To Reintroduce State Merit Award

November 29, 2019 6:53 am

Ekiti State Governor, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, has stated that his administration will re-introduce the State Merit Award in honour of Ekiti indigenes who have distinguished themselves in various fields of human endeavours.

The last edition of the annual Ekiti State Merit Award took place in 2013 during Fayemi’s first term in office.

Speaking in Lagos at the funeral service for the late Lady Deborah Jibowu, first Nigerian female university graduate in the Sciences, Fayemi said the re-introduction of the awards would not only encourage the younger generation to aspire for excellence but also would provide them with models of excellence …

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