Governors Tambuwal, Bagudu, Baduru To Commission Projects In Ekiti

By Ayodele Oni

The Governors of Sokoto, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal; Kebbi, Atiku Bagudu; and Jigawa, Mohammed Baduru, are due in Ekiti state on Friday.

They are expected to commission some road projects initiated and completed by the present administration of Governor Kayode Fayemi.

The Commissioner for Information, Akin Omole, in a statement on Thursday said the three Governors would commission projects, in continuation of the activities marking the third anniversary of Fayemi’s government.

According to the Commissioner, the Governors will during their visit, commission Ijan-Igbemo-Ire-Ilupeju, Oye-Ikun-Kwara State Boundary and Aramoko-Erijiyan-Ikogosi roads.

Mr Omole added that Wednesday’s meeting of the state executive council “deliberated on and approved for the rehabilitation some township roads in the state.

“This will be carried out by the Ekiti State Public Works Corporation through direct labour.

“It was approved that the corporation should expedite the works ahead of the anticipated high traffic during the upcoming festive period.

“The Ekiti State Executive Council at its meeting held on Wednesday, and in line with the provisions of the Chiefs Law (2012) Cap C5 Law of Ekiti State, approved the appointment of Prince Aniyi Sunday Aikuirawo as the new Obaleo of Erinmope-Ekiti.

“The appointments of both the new Obaleo of Erinmope-Ekiti and the Olufaki of Ifaki-Ekiti have been authorized to be published as a legal notice in the Government of Ekiti State’s Gazette.

“Aikuirawo, until his appointment, was the Principal Private Secretary to Governor Fayemi.”

In a related development, the commissioner said the Council also approved the appointment of Prince Adegbenro John Falore as the new Olufaki of Ifaki-Ekiti.