The Ekiti State Government has approved several groundbreaking initiatives aimed at driving economic growth, promoting tourism, and improving the lives of its citizens.
In a series of approvals, the State Executive Council has appointed Prince Adewole Oluwatosin Adewale as the new Owa of Ayegbaju-Ekiti and Prince David Olusegun Ateji as the Obanla of Ijesa-Isu Ekiti, ensuring the continuation of traditional leadership and community development.
The government has also launched the Ekiti Tourism Development Master Plan (2025-2035), a comprehensive strategy to position Ekiti State as a premier heritage and nature-based tourism destination in Nigeria and West Africa.
Other key approvals include the domestication of the Teachers’ Retirement Age Act 2022, ₦2.187 billion for the construction of GRA 3rd Extension road, ₦184.86 million compensation for property owners affected by road expansion, and the construction of 32 grain storage cribs across 12 locations to support youths in agriculture.
These initiatives are expected to create jobs, stimulate economic growth, and improve the overall quality of life for Ekiti State residents.
