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Ekiti State Government Appoints Over 160 Key Aides to Propel State Progress

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Aligned with his promise to increase political appointments after the local government election, Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Biodun Oyebanji, has authorized the appointment of Senior Special Assistants (SSAs), Technical Advisors (TAs), and Special Assistants (SAs) to take on specific responsibilities in the government.

A press release issued by Mr. Yinka Oyebode, the Governor’s Special Adviser on Media, states that this newly announced appointment marks the initiation of the first phase, with a second batch set to follow.

The designated roles for these appointees will officially commence on January 1, 2024.

Governor Oyebanji, in extending his congratulations to the newly appointed officials, emphasized the significance of their roles, urging them to view their appointments as opportunities to serve the people of the state and actively contribute to the development agenda of the administration.

The list are as follows:

SENIOR SPECIAL ASSISTANTS

1. Funmi Adeyemo, SSA, Social Development
2. Kayode Alakinyede, SSA, Documentation
3. Lawal Moshood Adegoke, SSA, Grassroots Communications (North)
4. Dele Owoju Coordinator, Non-State Actors/ Commander, Peace Corp
5. Niyi Adedipe, Coordinator, Grazing Management Programme
6. Wale Adakeja, SSA, Political Affairs
7. Ige Oladipupo, SSA, Intra-Party Relations
8. Bunmi Talabi SSA, Special Projects
9. Akinwumi Mojeed Olaoluwa SSA, Special Interest Groups (I)
10. Mr. Francis Akinlabi SSA, Special Outreach
11. Busuyi Ayorinde SSA, Political Surveillance
12. Barr. Taju Akingbolu SSA, Legal Matters
13. Hon. Andrew Femi Ojo SSA, Rural Development
14. Mrs Fausilat Oseni Adesina SSA, Grassroots Mobilisation
15. Mosunmola Tunji Saliu SSA, Women Empowerment (Central)
16. Barr. Tunji Lawal SSA, Civil Society Matters
17. Dr. Jimlas Ogunsakin SSA, Public Health
18. Lanre Fasuan SSA Project Monitoring (Central)
19. Boluwade Kehinde SSA Project Monitoring (South)
20. Demola Obanise SSA, Environment and Waste Management
21. Babawale Daramola SSA, Logistics
22. Dauda Lawal SSA, Community Development & Internal Relations
23. Deji Adesokan SSA, Traffic Management
24. Mr. Kayode Fatomiluyi SSA, Labour Matters
25. Oluyede Fatai SSA, Teachers Affairs (State)
26. Mr Sulaiman Muhyindeen Olu, SSA, Public Enlightenment (North)

27. Olatoye Kanmi SSA, Electronic Media
28. Afolabi Olurotimi SSA, Local Government Affairs
29. Tunji Amodi SSA, Investment & Commerce
30. Otunba Tayo Olatunbosun SSA, Local Business Development
31. Usikaye Olayemi SSA, Mobilization (North)
32. Mr. Fatai Sulaiman SSA, Social Inclusion
33. Isaac Idowu Joseph Ajayi SSA, Special Duties (II)
34. Alhaja Sherifat Ogunsakin SSA, Faith-Based Organisations I35. Mrs Arojo Taiwo Adebimpe SSA, Akure Liaison Office
36. Mrs. Funmilola Adedire SSA, Special Interest Groups (II)
37. Dr. Eunice Apeke Fasanmi SSA, Advocacy & Public Affairs
38. Anifowose Sunday SSA, Teachers (Federal)39. Obanise Gbenga SSA, Disability Affairs
40. Hon. Fajuyi Ige SSA, Community Engagement and Enlightenment I
41. Mr. Segun Asubiojo SSA, Farmsteads Coordination
42. Ademola Adeusi SSA, Public Enlightenment (Central)
43. Mr. Abdulateef Jamiu Adebowale SSA, Public Advocacy
44. Chief Adeniyi Adekunle SSA, Agric. (NALDA)
45. Hon. Dada Abiodun John SSA, Governor’s Office
46. Adeyeye Mobolaji Johnson SSA, Physical Planning
47. Reuben Awoyemi SSA, Community Matters (North)
48. Kolawole Genge SSA, Governor’s Office
49. Orewole Rotimi SSA, Governor’s Office
50. Mrs. Kikelowo Ajayi SSA, Governor’s Office
51. Opeyemi Agbede SSA, Consumers’ Protection
52. Nnamdi Chuckwu Igwe SSA, Igbo
53. Mr. Fola Afolalu SSA, Urban Development
54. Mrs. Busayo Tolulope Adeusi SSA, Community Relations (South)
55. Olarewaju Femi SSA, Project Monitoring (North)
56. Chief Layokun Abiodun Sunday SSA, Traditional Chiefs Affairs
57. Chief Niyi Idowu SSA, Public Affairs
58. Mrs. Malomo Agbajeola Toyin SSA, Special Interest Groups (III)
59. Mrs Yusuf Habibat Fayokemi SSA, Information Management
60. Princess Adejoke Adetoyinbo Ojo SSA, Community Matters
61. Mrs. Bola Salami SSA, Economic Development
62. Dotun Adegbulugbe SSA, Digital Communications
63. Odoko Tokunbo Tola SSA, Women Advocacy, North
64. Mr. Dayo Famoyegun SSA, Cooperatives’ Development
65. Mr. Biodun Borisade SSA, New Media
66. Hon. Akinloye Akinyemi SSA, Mobilization (South)
67. Oyeyemi Adeola Oluwatobi SSA, Values Orientation
68. Fakunle Olasupo Lucas SSA, Public Affairs (II)
69. Omosilade Sunday SSA, Special Duties (I)
70. Rt. Hon. Dele Olugbemi SSA, Non-State Security
71. Barr. Tosin Ogundele SSA, Citizens Rights
72. Mr. Tunji Ogunlola SSA, Regional Development
73. Hon. Tope Olanipekun SSA, Strategy
74. Tunji Aribasoye SSA, Monitoring & Evaluation (OTSD)
75. Tayo Babarinde SSA, Finance
76. Dr. Ayolo Bakare Abdul SSA, Public Advocacy
77. Rev. Felix Atoki SSA, Vocational Education
78. Prince Tunde Aladegbami SSA, Special Duties (III)
79. Miss Mary Adetiba SSA, Students Affairs

TECHNICAL ADVISORS

1 Engr. Kayode Ilesanmi TA, Agric& Food Security
2 Arc. Temitope Oni-Jimoh TA, Public Buildings & Infrastructure
3 Hon Rotimi Faleye TA, Employment
4 Omotoso Victor TA, Wealth Creation
5 Hon Muyiwa Olukosi TA, Policy Evaluation
6 Mr. Olu-Aluko TA, Strategic Engagements
7 Ade Fasoyin TA, Change Management (OTSD)
8 Chief Biodun Akin-Fasae TA, Servicom
9 Mr. Ayo Ojo TA, Youth Inclusion
10. Mrs Folu Ogunlayi TA, Business Development

SPECIAL ASSISTANTS

1. Toba Fatunla SA, Service Delivery
2. Oba Matthew SA, Digital Media (I)
3. Felix Olafimihan Olorunsola SA, Mobilisation (I)
4. Adeboboye Ajayi SA, Mobilisation (II)
5. Kunle Arokodare SA, Food Security
6. Babatunde Rotimi SA, Mobilisation (III)
7. Eniola Olabode Samuel SA, Party Matters
8. Omojola Mokunfayo Oladele SA, Internal Security
9. Mrs. Olusola Ogundare SA, Community Affairs (North)
10. Mr. Tunde Adesanya SA, Sports Development
11. Miss Obayemi Dolapo SA, Mobilization (IV)
12. Obanise Gbenga SA, People With Disabilities
13. Ojo Oluwatosin Ayodele SA Public Enlightenment (I)
14. Toyin Tuase SA, Governor’s Office
15. Ale Funmilayo SA, Community Relations
16. Arimi Yau Owoeye SA, Faith Based Organisation (Muslim)
17. Ogunleye Adenike Lydia SA, Women Relations
18. Rasheedat Shittu SA, Values Orientation
19. Akinlade Ojo SA, Civic Orientation
20. Temitope Adegbite Hammed SA, Community Relations
21. Kasali Femi SA, New Media (I)
22. Abiodun Gbenga Israel SA, Private Sector
23. Fadipe Ebenezer SA, Artisans
24. Sulaiman Nasiru SA, Ethnic Relations (Ebira)
25. Funso Lateef SA, Grassroots Communications
26. Mrs. Mary Faje SA, Community Matters (South)
27. Yewande Aribasoye SA, New Media (II)
28. Bimpe Fajuyi SA, Strategic Communications
29. Mrs. Funke Owolabi SA, Women Advocacy (Central)
30. Ayodele Timothy SA, Service Matters
31. Abiodun Femi Macbeny SA, Capacity Development
32. Mrs. Nike Ajisafe SA, Community Matters (Central)
33. Mr. Sanya Ogundele SA, Governor’s Office
34. Ayodele Alofe SA, Domestic Affairs (II)
35. Dada Ibijowo SA, Governor’s Office
36. Chief Ayodele Ayeni SA, Establishment Matters
37. Jinadu Yinusa Olalekan SA, Governor’s Office
38. Mrs. Bose Balogun SA, Governor’s Office
39. Okocha Olumide Fidelis SA, Internal Affairs
40. Samuel Oyewole Gbenga SA, Special Outreach
41. Joseph Okafor SA, Igbo (North)
42. Sunday Obi SA, Igbo (Central)
43. Nnamdi Inwuchukwu SA, Igbo (South)
44. Seun Ibitoye SA, Strategy
45. Ademiloye Moses SA, Inter-Agency Coordination
46. Eniola Olabode Samuel SA, SEMA
47. Mrs Yemisi Afolabi SA, Women Development
48. Ms Bisi Coker SA, Social Inclusion
49. Mrs Nike Ajisafe Popoola SA, Women Advocacy
50. Mr Demola Ayoola SA, Rural Development
51. Mr. Sanya Ogundele SA, Domestic (I)
52. Mr. Gbenga Ogundare SA, Public Transsportation
53. Mr. Sunday Oyerinde SA, Local Govt Affairs
54. Mr. Arowolo Olubayo SA, FADAMA
55. Mr. Femi Andero SA, Town Unions & Association
56. Husseini Kehinde Asobobola SA, Industrial Development
57. Hon. Odunayo Aribamikan SA, Mobilisation (V)
58. Mr. Fatai Jamiu SA, Environment (Flood Mgt)
59. Mr. Adeniyi Oluwafemi SA, Water Resources
60. Hon. Ewo Francis Odeyemi SA, Community Mobilization
61. Bolarinwa Omolade Ayoola SA, Political Matters (Inter-Party)
62. Hon. Ropo Kolawole SA, SEMA
63. Toyin Oluwasola SA, Legal Matters
64. Dele Afolabi SA, Business Development
65. Deac. Ojo Ogunsesin SA, Faith Based Organisation (I)
66. Bukky Kumuyi SA, Mobilization (VI)
67. Umude Onome Grace SA, Photography
68. Oyetunji Bukola Alaba SA, Domestic (III)
69. Sola Durodola SA, Non-State Security
70. Ayomide George Femi-Ojo SA, Special Duties
71. Adedara Temitope Adejugbe SA, Domestic (IV)
72. Olu-Ajayi Maxwell Olusegun SA, Youth Development
73. Gabriel Adesoji SA, New Media

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Atoyebi Adewumi Wins 4th National Essay Competition, Beats 2,000 Contestants

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October 24, 2026

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By Samson Adeyanju

Atoyebi Adewumi has emerged winner of the fourth edition of the National Essay Competition, beating more than 2,000 contestants in an intellectual contest aimed at promoting academic excellence, critical thinking and creative writing among young Nigerians.

The competition, which focused on the relevance of taxation to national development, challenged participants to examine the role of tax revenue in financing public services, stimulating economic growth and strengthening the relationship between government and citizens.

The initiative provided a platform for young Nigerians to demonstrate their writing skills, articulate informed perspectives on national issues and contribute ideas towards building a more responsible and progressive society.

Speaking after being declared winner, an elated Adewumi expressed gratitude to the convener, Foluso Sylvanus Ojo, and the organising team for providing young Nigerians with an opportunity to showcase their intellectual abilities.

“I am so glad, very, very glad, to have this privilege of emerging as the winner. I am grateful to the convener and the entire team, as well as everyone who supported this vision,” Adewumi said.

In his remarks, Ojo expressed concern over the tendency to criticise the attitudes and lifestyles of younger generations without providing adequate opportunities to nurture their talents and channel their energies towards productive pursuits.

He called on the government, corporate organisations and nongovernmental organisations to invest more in educational initiatives that promote intellectual excellence, creativity and responsible citizenship.

According to him, sustained investment in academic competitions and youth development programmes would encourage discipline, innovation and a stronger commitment to national development.

Drawing a comparison with the substantial cash prizes awarded in some reality television competitions in Nigeria, Ojo argued that students and intellectually gifted young Nigerians deserved greater recognition, financial support and encouragement.

“I believe the government should support initiatives like this because individuals need supportive hands, especially from the government. When they receive such support, they become more confident and motivated to continue their good work,” he said.

Ojo maintained that society could not continue to complain about the attitudes and lifestyles of young people without deliberately investing in programmes that encourage positive values and productive engagement.

The fourth edition of the competition also underscored the importance of tax awareness among young Nigerians, highlighting how effective taxation, transparency and accountable governance could contribute to improved infrastructure, education, healthcare and other essential public services.

Beyond celebrating the winner, the competition reinforced the need to identify, encourage and empower emerging intellectual talents capable of contributing meaningfully to Nigeria’s development.

Winner of the 5,000,000 naira

Winner of 3,000,000 naira

Winner of 2,000,000

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20 Finalists Begin Final Stage of National Essay Competition

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October 20, 2026

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By Samson Adeyanju

Twenty finalists from across Nigeria have begun the final stage of the fourth edition of the National Essay Competition in Abuja, following an orientation session designed to prepare them for the decisive examination.

The finalists arrived in the Federal Capital Territory for a four-day, all-expenses-paid programme featuring the essay examination, institutional tours and opportunities for learning and networking.

The competition, the brainchild of Mr Foluso Ojo, is sponsored by the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS).

Ahead of the examination, the finalists participated in an orientation session led by Professor Omotosho Borisade of Ekiti State University, who serves as the competition’s umpire.

The session familiarised participants with the competition’s rules and regulations, examination guidelines and assessment criteria, helping them understand the requirements of the final stage.

The essay examination is scheduled to begin today at 9 a.m., after which the finalists are expected to embark on institutional tours around Abuja.

The programme is designed to extend beyond the contest itself, exposing the finalists to new learning opportunities, professional connections and experiences in the nation’s capital.

The competition brings together young Nigerians to demonstrate their writing ability, knowledge, creativity and critical-thinking skills as they compete for the top honours.

With the finalists prepared for the examination, attention now turns to their performance and the eventual emergence of the competition’s champion.

 

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Pastor Ogundipe Decries Lack of Integrity Among Educated Nigerians

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October 14, 2026

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By Samson Adeyanju

Pastor Alex Ogundipe, Chairman of the Governing Board of Christian Heritage International Bible College, Kubwa, Abuja, has expressed concern over the growing number of educated Nigerians who lack the character and integrity required to make meaningful contributions to society.

Ogundipe raised the concern during the matriculation ceremony of the institution’s 60 pioneer students, stressing that academic qualifications without moral discipline and upright character could undermine national development.

According to him, Nigeria has many knowledgeable and academically accomplished individuals whose inability to demonstrate integrity has negatively affected their contributions to their families, workplaces and communities.

“We have too many people in this country who are knowledgeable and wise in their own ways, but they do not have character and integrity. That affects their ability to impact their communities,” he said.

The cleric emphasised that education must go beyond the acquisition of certificates to the development of individuals who demonstrate honesty, accountability, faithfulness and commitment to serving humanity.

He explained that true integrity required consistency in personal conduct, whether at home, in the church, at work or within the larger society.

Ogundipe said the college was established not merely to impart biblical knowledge but to raise men and women whose lifestyles reflect Christian values and whose contributions would positively influence society.

He urged Christian leaders to demonstrate their faith through practical actions rather than mere religious declarations.

Speaking on Nigeria’s future, the cleric encouraged citizens to remain hopeful, pray for the country and contribute meaningfully to national peace, unity and development.

Earlier, the Rector of the institution, Pastor Samson Olukayode Aliyu, challenged the matriculating students to prioritise spiritual maturity and moral discipline alongside academic excellence.

Aliyu warned against examination malpractice, plagiarism, dishonesty and other forms of misconduct, stressing that academic certificates could demonstrate knowledge but could not substitute for good character.

“The Church does not only need gifted people; it needs godly people. We need leaders who will choose integrity over compromise, humility over pride, faithfulness over convenience and service over self-interest,” he declared.

He explained that the college offers six-month certificate programmes in theology and one-year diploma programmes in theology, leadership and prophetic studies.

One of the matriculating students, Akeem Omobolanle, who enrolled in the Diploma in Leadership programme, commended the institution’s approach to biblical education and expressed optimism that the training would strengthen his understanding of the Scriptures and prepare him for greater service in Christian ministry.

The ceremony marked the formal admission of the college’s pioneer students into its academic community.

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