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EKITI GOVERNMENT PRESENTS AIR CONDITIONERS TO UNAD
He noted that one of the hallmarks of a good leader is the ability to match words with action and promises with fulfilment which Governor Fayose is known for and therefore deserves a lot of accolades for it. Mr. Omoyeni explained that the air conditioners being delivered to the university authority was promise made to UNAD during its 14th convocation ceremony on 28th April 2005 and expected to be installed in the main auditorium of the university to make it more comfortable. The deputy Governor said the monumental transformations already witnessed across board from the primary education system through secondary to the university is an indication of the total commitment of the presents government to regaining the education system and thereby restore the glory and the pride of place which Ekiti occupy in the sector. Mr. Omoyeni enjoined the authority, staff and students of the university to reciprocate the gesture of Government by striving harder to accomplish the objective for which the university of Ado Ekiti was established, adding that the university must continue to provide supportive services to Government and people of Ekiti State in particular. The vice chancellor of UNAD, professor Israel Olatunji Orubuloye in his remark thanked the Government and Governor Ayodele Fayose in particular for the tremendous support the institution has enjoyed in the last nineteen months, saying that the university has never had it so good. The vice chancellor said electricity supply on the campus was terribly bad and precarious until may 2004 when Governor Fayose promised and delivered a300KVA generating set to the campus within 30 days to resolve the problem and that N1million is also being released every month by the government to buy diesel for the generator set. According to the prof. Orubuloyr, when the Governor heard that the university’s faculty of Law was abort to be disaccredited due to lack basic facilities, a some of N50million was released and is been used to build an administrative block, Law library to seat 200 students and 2 mini-lecture theatres which will accommodate 150students each and all these will be ready for commissioning in two months time. The vice chancellor who said the Governor support for the institution are too numerous to mention, thank governor Fayose for his concern for the development of the university and assured the government that the institution will not fail the government and will live up to the expectation and make the state proud. FAYOSE BAGS AWARDS FROM NICE - 17/11/05 ENGINEERS HOPE OF A BETTER NIGERIA – FAYOSE Ekiti State governor, Mr. Ayo Fayose, on Thursday, praised Nigerian engineers for their positive impact on the nation’s technological growth and development, describing them as the hope of a better Nigeria. The governor spoke at the third National Civil Engineering Conference and Annual General Meeting of the Nigerian Institute of Civil Engineering held in Akure where he was conferred with Distinguished service Award. “Nigeria depends on you. You are the only hope of a better Nigeria”, Fayose remarked, Just as he charged them, particularly civil engineers to use their professional competence to guide against incessant building collapse which had bedevilled the country in recent times. “It is unfortunate that we are having cases of collapsed buildings in Nigeria today. You should bring your professional competence to bear on building constructions across the country. Don’t allow individuals and government to take laws into their hands any longer. “You must always stand your ground. You must always tell us the truth about building construction, although it may be bitter; you must always advise us even if such advice is not palatable to us. “If you fail to do all these, It will surprise you that many people will continue to die as a result of collapsed buildings”, the governor said. Fayose who commended the Vice-chancellor of the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA), Professor Peter Adeniyi, an indigene of Ekiti State and fellow awardees, for being a good ambassador of the State, pledged to put up “Ekiti Building” that would cost 2005 EKITI DAY INTERACTIVE SESSION14/11/05 Ekiti state Governor, Dr Ayodele Fayose has assured that the dualisation of the Ado/Ikere road would be complete before the end of April 2006. Speaking during an interactive session organized to mark the 2005, Ekiti Day Celebration,SEE PHOTO GALLERY Governor Fayose disclosed that the road project would be commissioned during his administration’s 3rd anniversary. He said the on-going Ado-Ekiti township road dualisation project would be completed on schedule while all major roads leading to sate capital would be dualized. Governor Fayose assured that his administration would continue to bring the dividends of Democracy to all towns and villages in the state stressing that the recent rating release by the National Planning Commission which gave Ekiti state the 4th position in terms of service delivery in Nigeria would even spur him to do more for the people of the sate.  The Governor later highlighted the major achievement of his administration as well as completed and on-going projects through the use of audio visual slides to the gathering which included 7 past Governors, of Ekiti and old Ondo State. He disclosed that the Fire Station at Ikole Ekiti, which was, abandoned over2 years ago would be completed and commissioned next month. In his remarks, the former Chief of General Staff, Vice-Admiral Mike Akhigbe commended Governor Fayose for the landmark achievements he recorded since he assumed office 21/2 years ago. (Contd) | EKITI DAY: WHAT PAST GOVERNORS SAY“There has been a major transformation in Ekiti State. The transformation is very profound. I have seen quite a member of on-going projects embarked upon by the present governor. One thing I am happy about is that there is evidence of genuine efforts on the path of the governor, not only to leave a legacy, but to provide for the welfare of the people and he has done quite a lot from structural development to road construction.Before I came here, I had asked questions from my friends here and there was unanimity as to the changes that are going on which the young man had effected. I hope he does not change his course. He seems to have the passion, the commitment and the consciousness of the enormity of the challenges ahead of him. He is humble, care free, but not careless”. Admiral Okhai Mike Akhigbe (rtd) I think this is what governance is all about – continuity and progress. I believe that the present governor is on the right course. He has made tremendous improvements on what we started. And if he continues this way, Ekiti will be the state to beat in the nearest future.Col. Mohammed Inua Bawa (rtd)(First MILAD, Ekiti State). Governor Ayo Fayose reminds me of when I was posted to old Ondo state. I knew nobody anywhere. But I made a mark for myself. There was honesty of purpose, determination and doggedness. So I can say that Ekiti has a very good governor. I want to urge Ekiti people to cooperate with him so that he can move Ekiti state forward.Group Captain Ita David Ikpeme(rtd).I have seen a lot of infrastructure development here. In short, we are really astonished that within the shortest period he could achieve this noble feat. I think Ekiti people are very luck to have a leader like Governor Fayose’’.Navy Captain Atanda Yusuf (rtd) (Second MILAD, Ekiti State) Governor Fayose is a man of his worlds. All he told us he would do last year he simply did. His efforts in road construction particularly the dualization of Ikere-Ado-Ekiti and Ado-Ekiti township roads are unprecedented.Commodore Kayode Olofinmoyin (rtd) I am very much impressed from what I have seen. He is a very energetic young man who has what it takes to govern a state like Ekiti. The way I see him, he is in the right direction. He deserves the support of all and sundry.Major-General Ekundayo Opaleye rtd) We thank God today that giant strides are being made according to the vision that we had. Ekiti, as it is now, is a state of the future and what I have seen has shown vividly that Governor Ayo Fayose is preparing the state as one that is going to emerge as a very vibrant and buoyant state. I appreciate all the efforts that are going on in Ekiti State now. I give glory to God and congratulate the governor.Rear Admiral Abiodun Olukoya (rtd) Governor Fayose’s achievements are too numerous to ignore. The governor is a round peg in a round hole. He is doing his best to provide the basic necessities of life like good roads, water, etc. He needs the support of all Ekitis.Col. Lucky Mike Torrey (rtd) EKITI PRAYS 23/11/05A three day fasting and prayer has been declared for Ekiti State indigenes home and abroad starting from Wednesday 23rd November 2005. The prayer session lasting between 3pm and 6pm will be hosted by the Governor and his wife at the Adetiloye hall, Trade Fair complex Ado Ekiti. FAYOSE'S 45TH BIRTHDAY: BISHOP FAGUN TASKS POLITICIANS -(15/11/2005) Politicians in Nigeria have been charged to be magnanimous in victory in order to enhance the nation’s fledging democracy. The Catholic Bishop of Ekiti Dioceses, Right Rev. Michael Fagun gave the charge during a thanksgiving mass held to mark 45th Birthday of Ekiti State Governor, Dr. Ayo Fayose. 2005 EKITI DAY, PUBLIC LECTURE 14/11/05University Don makes case for Ekiti stakeholder summit.A call has gone to the Ekiti State Government to convene an Ekiti State holder’s summit to articulate and formulate a collective vision for the State. The Vice Chancellor of the Federal University of Technology, Professor Peter Adeniyi made the call in a paper titled “Ekiti and the politics of Development” presented at the 2005 Ekiti Day held at the Arch-Bishop Adetiloye Banquet Hall, Ado – Ekiti. The summit according to hi should involve and incorporate all Ekiti citizens in business industry, commence, education, politics as well as those in relevant public and private organisations and professional bodies. He urged all Ekitis to take advantage of the homogenous nature of the State to fashion out a collective vision for the State. Prof. Adeniyi commenced the Ekiti State Governor, Dr. Ayodele Fayose for giving priority attention to the rehabilitation of major roads in Ekiti State. He said the recent completion of the Ikere/Igbaraodo/Ikogosi road would enhance the tourism potentials of Ikogosi Tourist Centre. The FUTA Vice Chancellor who urged the Federal Government to give all Federal roads in the State a face-lift also made a case for the early completion of the 132/33 KVA substation, in Ado-Ekiti. The public lecture was attended by Governor Ayo Fayose, his wife and 8 former governors of the old ondostate including former chief of General staff of Nigeria, Admiral Mike Akhigbe. IGBINEDEON URGES GOVERNORS TO EMULATE FAYOSE 9/11/05 The Esama of Benin, Chief Gabriel Igbinedeon has charged State Governors in Nigeria to emulate Dr. Ayodele Fayose by coming up with people-oriented projects that will positively impact on the life of the people. Chief Igbinedeon gave the charge when the Ekiti State Governor, Dr. Fayose paid him a courtesy call at his residence in Benin-City. He commended Governor Fayose for his developmental programmes which he described as unprecedented in the history of state. The Benin High Chief later prayed for Governor Fayose’s continued success in life. Speaking to newsmen immediately after the visit, Governor Fayose attributed his successes to his prudent management of source resources according to the State and the plugging of areas of wastage in the State’s economy. He said his administration had been able to record a substantial increase in the State’s internally generated revenue from N30 million per month in May 2003 to about N1000 million per month. | |
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Ekiti state Deputy Governor, Mr. Adebisi Omoyeni has commended his boss, Governor Ayodele Fayose for prompt fulfilment of promise, which has become typical of his administration in the state. The Deputy Governor gave the commendation in Ado- Ekiti while presenting twenty (20) units of split Air conditioner purchased by the state government for the university of Ado- Ekiti (UNAD) to the management of the institution.
He urged Nigerian politicians to eschew politics of bitterness. He attributed the stunted growth of Nigeria to their winner-takes-all attitude of Nigeria politicians and to the politics of bitterness that had bedeviled Nigeria since independence. The Catholic Bishop of Ekiti Dioceses, Right Rev. Michael Fagun who gave the charge during a thanksgiving mass held to mark 45th Birthday of Ekiti State Governor, Dr. Ayo Fayose urged Nigerian politicians to enschew politics of bitterness. He attributed the stunted growth of Nigeria to their winner-takes-all attitude of Nigeria politicians and to the politics of bitterness that had bedeviled Nigeria since independence. He however charged the Ekiti State Governor to rededicate himself to the service of Ekiti State and win more of his adversaries over to his side with his good works. In his remarks, during the service, Governor Fayose attributed the successes recorded by his administration to God, his determination to succeed and the prudent management of the State’s resources. He solicited the cooperation of the entire citizens of the State for his administration. The service attracted past and present Civilian Governors and Military Administrators across the country including Governor Gbenga Daniel of Ogun State, Governor Olagunsoye Oyinlola of Osun State, Deputy Governor of Oyo and Kwara States and many prominent Nigerians.