Gov Oyebanji Foresees Rapid Economic Growth For Ekiti

By Ayodele Oni

Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has declared  2025 as the year of accelerated growth in the state’s journey towards shared prosperity.

The new year, according to Oyebanji, will see the state witness massive improvement in food production, infrastructure and better government services that have never been seen in the history of the state.

The Governor, in a statewide new year broadcast relayed on all radio and television stations in the state on Wednesday morning, congratulated the people of the state for witnessing another year in spite of the numerous challenges that daily confronted them.

Admitting that while each year comes with its challenges, there is need to thank God for seeing the people of the state through 2024 , which he noted began with damning economic challenges and dreadful insecurity.

The Governor expressed delight that the year “thankfully, ended with easing economic situation suggestive of a positive curve for our State and country.”

Oyebanji also pointed out that his administration and the people “have made a remarkable mileage in the journey to prosperity in line with continuity and shared prosperity agenda,” adding that “development in the last one year has been phenomenally exciting, a fact which many have acknowledged.”

The Governor assured that 2025 would offer better economic prospects for the state and the country, noting that Ekiti has taken a leap towards a higher pedestal of economic development most especially with the approval granted the state airport to commence non-scheduled flights.

“We are very optimistic that 2025 will be a year of positive economic resurgent for the country, as indicators point to increased economic activities that will engender higher income and improved revenue.

“In Ekiti, this is our year of accelerated growth in our shared prosperity journey. Ekiti is going to witness massive improvement in food production, infrastructure and better government services than we have ever seen.

“I am proud to announce that Ekiti State Airport is now completed and ready for operation. The federal government through the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), on December 13, 2024, granted the airport a six-month licence to commence non-scheduled flight activities at the Airport.

“This period of six months is for the airport to test its systems and prepare for full operation as from June 15 this year. This, in my view, is the best new year gift to Ekiti people.

“For us in Ekiti, the commencement of flights at the airport is a validation of our continuity mantra, it also marks a significant milestone in our strategic vision of linking the economy of our State to the rest of the world, as well as the expansion of  Ekiti economy into new arena of prosperity and opportunities.

“Our ultimate hope is to become the Agro-Allied  export hub of the the country. We are very thrilled by the potential that this breakthrough portends for our State.”