Ekiti: Gov Oyebanji Promises More Appointments For Muslims

By Ayodele Oni

Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji has assured the Muslim community that more of their members will be appointed into positions in his government.

The Governor spoke on Monday evening when he joined hundreds of Muslims leaders and faithful across the state to break fast at the Government House, Ado-Ekiti

Oyebanji thanked the Muslims for their continuous prayers and support for his administration, stressing that their prayers have been instrumental to the peace, stability and development the state is witnessing.

While commending Muslims in his cabinet for being good ambassadors, the Governor said their dedication and contributions have positively impacted his administration, assuring that the number of Muslims in his government would not decrease, but instead increase as his tenure progresses.

“I don’t have much to say today than just to thank you and I will continue to appreciate you every day for your prayers and support. I deeply appreciate you for dealing with me with a pure heart.

“When the SSG reeled out the number of Muslims in our government, it cannot be less than that, it can only be more and before the end of this tenure, we will bring more people to the government.”

Earlier in her opening remarks, the Secretary to the State Government,  Habibat Adubiaro expressed gratitude to the Governor for his unprecedented commitment to inclusivity in governance with the appointment of over 50 Muslims into different positions in government.

According to her, the gesture reflects the Governor’s dedication to equitable representation and genuine regards for the Muslim Community.

While maintaining that the Muslim community has never had it so well in the state, Adubiaro said the Governor’s action has not only fostered unity and trust among religious groups, but has also inspired the Muslim faithful to actively support the administration’s vision for the state.