FIC Report (Ekiti State) – Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji has expressed his appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for approving the construction and rehabilitation of some inter and intra-state federal roads to boost the economy and general well-being of residents of the state.
Governor Oyebanji who stated this on Tuesday, when he received leaders of the Ekiti State chapter of the Pan-Yoruba socio-political organization, Afenifere led by its Chairman, Elder Yemi Alade, in his to office, said Ekiti State in the last three and a half years has received more than what the President promised the State.
The Governor said the road projects, when completed, have the potential to drive economic growth and development of the State and the Southwest region, as some of the road projects were linked to other states like Ondo and Osun.
The Governor spoke just as the Afenifere leaders re-affirmed their endorsement of President Tinubu and Governor Oyebanji for re-election, citing the purposeful leadership provided by the President and the Governor for their support.
Gov. Oyebanji who hailed the group for their support for President Tinubu, said he remained thankful to the President for fulfilling all his promises to the state, leading to an unprecedented infrastructure development in Ekiti.
“As I speak now, Akure to Ado-Ekiti is now 35 minutes.
He did it, and with his support, we completed the airport. With his support, we have rehabilitated the Ado-Iworoko-Ifaki Federal Roads.
He has also approved the construction of the road from the Osun State border to Aramoko, the value of that contract is N153 billion because it’s going to be a concrete pavement.
“Mr President has also directed and approved reconstruction of the Aramoko-Ijero-Ido Road, as well as Omuo–Ikole–Ifaki Road. Very soon, I know that work is ongoing in ensuring that we are linked to the Osogbo Rail Line. So, when you cumulate all these things, he has done well for us. But, unfortunately, we still have some of our children, maybe because of ignorance or what they will eat, their actions still portray Ekiti as ungrateful people. We need to caution such people. I am not against politics but they shouldn’t play politics with facts.”
Speaking further, Governor Oyebanji described Afenifere as the custodian of Yoruba traditional values and culture, and thanked the Yoruba socio-cultural group for endorsing him and President Tinubu for a second term.
He promised to continue to deliver the best policies and programmes to further improvement the socio-economic lives of the people.
Signed
Omotoso Julius
ACEO&PR0
20/2/2026
