Browsing: Dr. Kayode Fayemi

He congratulated Christians for the successful completion of the Lenten season, a period of 40 days of fasting and prayer which culminated in Easter- an important celebration in the Christian calendar

The Governor who cleared the air on the rumours in an interview with journalists after attending a mass at the St Patrick’s Catholic Cathedral, Ado- Ekiti, on Thursday, explained that he neither owns a University anywhere in the world nor has intention to establish one, contrary to the rumour that he has founded the varsity with funds from the coffers of Ekiti State government

The Governor in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Yinka Oyebode, said the respected monarch had remained a blessing to the country which has benefited from the centenarian’s wealth of wisdom and experience

Fayose told newsmen in Abuja on Sunday: “This is not a sign of weakness on my part but a sign of maturity, which I have gained over the years

The former governor, who addressed journalists shortly after a visit to Fayemi at his official residence in Ado Ekiti, said he is on tour of the country to preach national unity

The thugs, numbering about 100, suddenly emerged from Fayose’s Campaign Office, throwing stones and bottles at Fayemi’s vehicle and vehicles belonging to members of the All Progressives Congress, who accompanied the governor on the campaign tour

The governor, in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Yinka Oyebode, said Ajayi’s place in the annals of the evolution of democracy in the country is eternally secured

In a statement issued in Ado-Ekiti on Sunday, Adeyeye, who promised never to tamper with local council funds if he becomes the state governor, accused Fayemi of making life miserable for retirees in the state by refusing to pay their pension and gratuity as at when due

The governor disclosed this to newsmen on Monday shortly after an inspection of a poultry farm and processing plant established by his administration in Ikere and Ado Ekiti respectively

Adeyeye alleged that the N5 billion bond just taken by the State Government was not meant for any developmental project, but to be used to fund the governor’s re-election bid

The governor had on December 10 presented to the Assembly a budget proposal of N103.882 Billion, 51.8 per cent (N52,776,226,693.19) of which is to be spent on capital projects while 48.2 per cent (N50,106,166,739.81) of the budget is earmarked for recurrent expenditure

Fayemi, in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Olayinka Oyebode, said Ogunro’s murder has broken the hearts of the people of the state whom he served diligently in his lifetime

In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Olayinka Oyebode, Fayemi described Adesina’s appointment as a reward for his diligence, professionalism, creativity and immense contribution to the journalism profession

Speaking during an interactive session with the council workers in Gbonyin, Oye, Ikole, Emure and Ekiti East Local Government Councils on Wednesday, and their colleagues in Ekiti West, Efon and Ijero Ekiti Local Government areas on Thursday, Fayemi stated that machinery has been set in motion to commence the clearance of the arrears owed the workers since the state government began the implementation of the new wage regime

Fayemi, who also gave a review of the budget performance since 2011 to date, explained that N4.136 billion has been earmarked to boost water supply in the state in response to the demands by many communities during his town hall meetings, which was concluded two weeks ago

The event, which will hold at the hallowed chamber of the Assembly Complex, will start by 10am

Fayemi said the media has always been at the vanguard agitation for justice, equity and development in the country

Condemning the attacks in a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Yinka Oyebode, Governor Fayemi described it as barbaric and inhuman, stressing that an end should be found to the spate of attacks by the outlawed groups and other insurgent groups in the country

The tour, which will take the governor to no fewer than 132 communities across the 16 local government areas of the state, is to allow him inspect ongoing projects, commission completed projects and get the inputs of the various communities into the 2014 Budget, through the Town Hall meetings, which will be the highpoint of the tour

While acknowledging God’s faithfulness to his administration, the governor stated that the peace and development witnessed by the state is an act of God who, according to him, answered his prayers on the vision to renew Ekiti State