The Governor of Ekiti State, Biodun Oyebanji, has honoured Primate Elijah Ayodele’s late father, Ezekiel Olalekan Ayodele, by naming a street after him in Ikere-Ekiti.
The street, which used to be known as Area One, where the prophet’s church is located, has been renamed Ayomate Avenue.
According to reports, the renaming was backed by the Ogoga of Ikere-Ekiti, Oba Samuel Alagbado, his chiefs, local government chairman, and Oyebanji.
According to the governor, the street was named after late Pa Ayodele in recognition of the good works done by the late father of Primate Ayodele and the continuation of the good works by the prophet.
He also recognised the efforts of the prophet to drive economic growth in the community.
Primate Ayodele embraced the development while expressing appreciation to the governor for honouring God in such a manner.
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The prophet applauded the governor for his efforts towards bringing development to Ikere-Ekiti and promised that the presence of his church will in turn lead to more economic development in the local government.
Furthermore, Primate Ayodele promised that he would begin by sinking boreholes across the local government to support the government in solving water crisis.
He said: “I appreciate the governor for the magnanimous development of naming this vicinity after our church, it’s indeed marvellous in God’s sight.
“This is a testament to his love for God and the people of Ekiti state.
“I also want to appreciate him for the development he started in Ikere-Ekiti Local Government, the people are happy with him and above all, God is happy with him for all he is doing.
“I want to promise His Excellency that our presence here will bring a new dawn to this vicinity, we will also assist the government.
“We will be sinking boreholes across the local government to solve the water crisis.”
History has it that Pa Ezekiel Olalekan Ayodele’s father was one of the most respected individuals in Ikere-Ekiti who brought good tidings to the community and provided succour for individuals who needed help.
Consequently, Primate Ayodele has been engaging in humanitarian activities on a large scale across the country.
Since he opened a branch in Ikere-Ekiti, Primate Ayodele has organised charitable programmes thrice, which involved selling a bag of rice for N20,000, scholarships for youths, and empowerment for widows, among others.
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