….canvasses support for second term ambition of Governor Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji
There was excitement in Iyemero and Itapaji-Ekiti, Ikole Local Government Area of Ekiti State on Thursday, as the Senior Special Assistant to Governor Biodun Oyebanji on Special Agro-Processing Zone, Kehinde Ajayi, distributed farming tools, gas cylinders and cash gifts worth several millions of naira to residents under his ward.
The empowerment items, which also included knapsack sprayers and agrochemicals were distributed to boost agriculture at the grassroots level and strengthen food security in the state.
Speaking with journalists during the Ward 12 meeting held at Itapaji Civic Centre, Hon. Kehinde Ajayi said the initiative was aimed at giving back to the community while also complementing the agricultural revolution agenda of Governor Oyebanji’s administration.
He urged residents to align with the vision of the State’s helsman and support the Oyebanji’s re-election bid come 2026 governorship election.
The Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Security, Ebenezer Boluwade, represented by the Ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Ebenezer Ojo, described Ajayi as a man of vision whose passion for development is unmatched.
Ojo emphasized the role of agriculture in economic development and urged residents to take full advantage of the empowerment programme to ensure food sufficiency in Ekiti.
Also speaking, the Speaker of the Ekiti State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Stephen Aribasoye, represented by his Chief of Staff, Olamide Aribasala, lauded Ajayi’s gesture, describing it as a sincere effort to extend the dividends of democracy to his community.
He appealed to the beneficiaries to make good use of the empowerment tools, while also calling on the people to support the Oyebanji-led administration for sustained growth and development in the state.
Speaking with some beneficiaries, Iyabode Adetifa and Samuel Afolabi, expressed appreciation to the governor’s aide for the initiative, while praying God to grant him long life and good health.
