Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Biodun Oyebanji, has intensified his engagement with federal ministries and agencies to ensure greater federal presence in the state and fast-track development.
The Governor emphasized this on Friday, with visits to some ministries, including Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction; Ministry of Works and Ministry of Education, where he had engagements with the Ministers.
The Governor met with Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda Goshwe, Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction at the ministry’s headquarters in Abuja. The meeting, which was also attended by the Chairman of the Federal Housing Authority, Hon. Oyetunji Ojo, focused on harnessing federal programmes to improve the lots of Ekiti residents.
Speaking with journalists after the closed-door session, Governor Oyebanji reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to exploring every opportunity to enhance the welfare of the people, noting that his discussions with the minister centered on federal initiatives such as livelihood support, conditional cash transfers for women, support for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), and assistance for persons with disabilities (PWDs).
Governor Oyebanji also met with the with the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, at the Federal Ministry of Education in Abuja to secure federal support for key developmental initiatives in Ekiti State where he restated his administration’s resolve to foster meaningful partnerships that will transform education and human capital development in Ekiti State.
He also visited the Ministry of Works, where he held meeting with the Minister of Works, Engr Dave Umahi and the Permanent Secretary, Engr Adebiyi.
