FIC REPORT (EKITI STATE) – Governor Biodun Oyebanji has canvased a stronger collaboration between the World Bank and the sub nationals to step up development, stressing that each state has its peculiar developmental challenges that require a tailored solution.
Governor Oyebanji made the call during a meeting with the World Bank delegation on Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment (AGILE), a World Bank assisted programe led by the Task Team Leader, Mr. Shinsaku Nomura in his office in Ado-Ekiti.
Emphasizing the need for stronger collaboration between the World Bank and state governments, the Governor said that states were in a better position to identify their priority needs and provide context-specific solutions.
While assuring that Ekiti State remained committed to partnering with the World Bank in areas that would improve the welfare of Ekiti people, particularly in education, youth development and other critical sectors, Governor Oyebanji expressed the readiness of his administration to provide necessary support for the successful implementation of AGILE projects in the state.
Earlier in his remarks, the Task Team Lead of the AGILE Programme, Mr. Shinsaku Nomura said the team was in Ekiti to assess the progress of the programme in the state.
Shinsaku commended the state government for its commitment to educational development and expressed optimism that continued collaboration would further enhance the delivery of the project’s objective.
In attendance at the meeting were the high powered team of AGILE, State Government Secretary, Prof. Habibat Adubiaro, Commissioner for Youth Development, Mr. Adebayo Gold, Special Adviser Media, Mr. Yinka Oyebode and Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Dr. Kofoworola Olabimpe Aderiye, mni.
Ayeni Omoniyi
CIA&PRO
31/08/2026.
