By Olufunke Rotimi and Samuel Sunday
Prominent officials in Ise/Orun Local Government Area of Ekiti State have commended Governor Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji for his remarkable achievements in office as he marks his third anniversary as governor.
Speaking with newsmen, the Executive Chairman of Ise/Orun Local Government, Hon. Ayodele Samson Bamikole, described Governor Oyebanji as “a performing governor who has touched every sector through his six-pillar developmental agenda.”
According to him, “the administration has made notable treads in infrastructure, healthcare, agriculture, education, and job creation.
Speaking on some of the achievements so far recorded, the Chairman noted that the road linking Ikere to Emure has been completed, while the long-abandoned Comprehensive Health Centre was given a facelift and equipped with over ₦40 million worth of modern facilities. Bankole stated.
He further explained that Ise/Orun Local Government is currently the only local government in Ekiti State with a fully functional ICT Centre powered by inverters which underscores the governor’s commitment to education and technology development.
The chairman also highlighted the restoration of electricity to the communities within the local government that had been in darkness for years after vandals destroyed power installations.
“The governor approved funds immediately for repairs, and today light has been restored to our communities,” he said.
Adding that the flag-off for the Ijan–Ise/Orun–Old Emure road project is scheduled for Thursday, emphasizing that the governor’s performance in all sectors, from youth empowerment to culture and tourism, has surpassed expectations.
Similarly, Secretary to the Local Government, Hon. Mrs. Famakinwa Christinah Olubunmi, lauded the governor’s efforts in restoring peace and security to previously volatile areas.
“Before now, Ise/Orun was considered a danger zone, but today residents can travel even at midnight without fear,” she opined.
Famakinwa noted that the governor’s leadership style has brought calmness and maturity to the political atmosphere in Ekiti.
She also applauded Oyebanji’s infrastructural initiatives, including plans to establish a museum in honour of the Olowe of Ise, describing it as a “historic cultural investment.
”He is the best Governor we ever had. His governance has brought unity, safety, and development to our people,” she concluded.
In his own remark, Mr. Olusesan Aina, Head of Local Government Administration, Ise/Orun Local Government, equally commended Governor Oyebanji’s inclusive leadership, describing his three years in office as “years of benevolence and transformation.”
“He came into office with a six-point agenda, and I can boldly say he has implemented it fully. Local government workers now enjoy promotions and welfare improvements that were long overdue,” Aina stated.
Stressing that the governor’s administration has enhanced infrastructure, office facilities, and development across the local governments, expressing confidence that a second term would further consolidate these gains.
“If he returns for a second term, Ekiti will compete favourably with Lagos in terms of progress and development, he affirmed.
“As Governor Oyebanji marks his third anniversary in office, the collective voices from Ise/Orun Local Government reflect a widespread appreciation for his administration’s achievements across the state, encompassing infrastructure, security, and good governance”.
