The federal government has selected Ekiti State as a pilot state for agriculture in the South West, Governor Biodun Oyebanji has announced.
The governor made this disclosure during the January edition of the monthly Evening of Praise and Worship program held at the Lady Jibowu Hall, Government House, Ado Ekiti.
Governor Oyebanji credited the state’s progress and transformation to God’s grace, describing Ekiti as a model of good governance, accountability, and integrity in Nigeria.
He also acknowledged divine guidance in implementing reforms and initiatives that have greatly enhanced the state’s development and the well-being of its people.
Oyebanji highlighted significant strides in areas such as infrastructure, education, healthcare, agriculture, and economic empowerment, which have improved the quality of life for residents.
The governor said that the divine support his administration enjoys has been instrumental to the various milestones it has recorded in the last two years.
He emphasized that these achievements have earned the state recognition as a beacon of good governance and accountability in the country, in addition to improving the living conditions of the citizens.
While maintaining that the state has continued to enjoy peace and progress at all levels, the Governor urged the people to continue to pray for the government, remain thankful to God, and be united in supporting his administration’s vision for sustainable development.
“We started this year on a good note, a lot of good things are happening- the promotion of our SSG to the rank of Professor of Chemistry, just this week, our distinguished Senator, the Senate Leader was also appointed a Life Bencher by the Nigerian Body of Benchers and by the grace of God, our leader, Governor Kayode Fayemi will be sixty next week, so we have every cause to thank God.
“There is also cheery news from our agriculture sector. On my way here, the Commissioner informed me that the Federal Government just appointed Ekiti as a pilot state in the Southwest for agriculture. So, God has been so good to us and we are starting this year on a positive and joyful note. And it can only get better.
“We should not relent in praying for ourselves and for the State. Ekiti State is now a poster for good governance, accountability, and integrity.”, he added.
