The year 2012 was full of activities – social events and governance issues – many of which have earned the State Government a pride of place in the federation. No doubt, the driver of these programmes, the Governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi, deserved the Governor of the Year 2011 which was conferred on him by The Leadership Newspaper.
Below are the activities spread over 2012.
JANUARY 2012
Ekiti Gets N1 Billion Agric Loan
Better times are here for farmers in Ekiti State as the State Government has finally taken custody of the One Billion Naira Agric credit loan facilitated by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), through the First Bank of Nigeria Plc. It could be recalled that the state government had in December, 2011 signed a Memorandum of Understanding on the N1 Billion CBN Agric loan.
Ire Burnt Brick to Commence Production in September
Indications emerged that Ire Burnt Brick Industry in Ire- Ekiti, Ekiti State which has been moribund for about two decades, would be revived to commence operation within the next eight months.
FEBRUARY 2012
Akande Mourns Professor Aluko
National Chairman of the Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN), Chief Bisi Akande commiserated with the Ekiti State Government on the death of renowned Economist, Professor Samuel Aluko who passed away on Monday, 6th of February in a London hospital after an illness.
Our New Digital Media Channels Will Make Us More Accountable, Says Fayemi
Ekiti State Governor, Dr.Kayode Fayemi, has said the creation of new digital media channels by his administration was intended to entrench probity, accountability and transparency in governance.
The new channel, www.ekitistate.gov.ng, is linked to the Facebook, slideshare, google plus, Twitter, flickr and YouTube as well as mobile applications for android and Blackberry, and Nokia devices.
MARCH 2012
15 Years After Creation, Ekiti Finally Gets Own Laws
Dr. Kayode Fayemi appends his assent to a bill on the first edition of the laws of Ekiti State, a gesture that has finally freed the state from its fifteen year-long appendage to its sister state, Ondo State.
House Of Assembly Passes Bill On Social Security For The Elderly
The Ekiti State House of Assembly passed a bill for a law to provide welfare assistance in form of cash grants or in – kind assistance to elderly persons who are residents in Ekiti State.
The bill seeks to provide for a system of welfare assistance including free health care and payment for welfare grants to the elderly as a way to reduce old age poverty in our state.
Fayemi Signs Social Security Bill To Law As Beneficiaries Hits 20,000
It is recalled that the Ekiti State’s social security programme, which is the first in Nigeria and West Africa, was announced by the Governor on 1st October 2011. Payment of the N5,000 monthly stipends to the elderly citizens commenced in the sixteen local government areas of the state on 25th of the same month.
Fayemi Flags Off Distribution Of 33,000 Laptops To Ekiti Students And Teachers
The 11,000 laptops handed out at an impressive ceremony held at the African Church Comprehensive High School, Ikere-Ekiti, marked the first phase of distribution of a total 33,000 units of laptop computers to students and teachers under the administration’s e-School Project.
Ekiti Approves N19,332 Minimum Wage For Workers
Ekiti State Government declared its intention to commence the immediate implementation of new minimum wage for its workers on Grade Level 7 to 17. The state minimum wage is based on N19, 332 which is N1,332 more than the N18,000 passed into Law by the National Assembly.
APRIL 2012
Ekiti N20 Billion Bond Now Listed On Stock Exchange Floor
Governor Fayemi said the decision to get the bond was borne out of the commitment of his administration for the rapid development of the State as encapsulated in the 8-point agenda of the administration.
Fayemi Mourns Omoboriowo; A Consummate Nationalist And Defender Of Ekiti Interest Is Gone
Fayemi recalled the contributions of Omoboriowo to the development of old Ondo State which now comprises of Ekiti and Ondo States, stressing that the late politician was part of the legacies of the Adekunle Ajasin-led administration on which the progressive governments in the Southwest are trying to build upon.
Ekiti Mourns Death Of Fayemi’s Mother
The Matriarch of the Fayemi family of Isan Ekiti, Mrs. Dorcas Aina Fayemi, slept in the Lord on Sunday, April 15, 2012. She was aged 83.
Infrastructure: Fayemi Pays N275 Million Compensation To Property Owners
Dr. Kayode Fayemi presented cheques of one hundred and ninety million, eight hundred and sixty thousand , nine hundred and twenty- three naira (N190, 860, 923) as compensation to people whose properties would be demolished to pave way for the dualisation of the New Garage- Ojumose-Okeyinmi- Baptist Church Road and Atikankan-Igbehin road, in Ado-Ekiti, the state capital.
Ekiti State Government Flags-Off Agriculture Development Programme and Growth Scheme
The Ekiti State Government officially flagged off the Youth Commercial Agriculture Development (YCAD) programme, Growth Enhancement Scheme (GES) and 2012 Farming Season.
MAY 2012
Another 10,000 Elderly Citizens to Benefit from Fayemi’s Social Security Scheme
Another 10,000 elderly citizens in Ekiti State benefited from the social security scheme introduced by the Fayemi – administration under which indigent senior citizens are paid a stipend of N5,000 per month.
The remains of Madam Dorcas Aina Fayemi, mother of Ekiti State Governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi was laid to rest in Isan Ekiti, amidst calls for a change in parental values. Madam Fayemi died in April 15th, 2012 at the age of 83 years.
Ekiti Commences Ado-Ekiti Road Dualization
The State Government commenced the dualization of Old Garage-Ojumose road with the demolition of structures to pave way for the construction work.
JUNE 2012
Ekiti Engages 120 Young Graduates For Youths In Commercial Agriculture Development Programme
Fayemi Flags Off Kero-Direct In Ekiti, Warns Against Profiteering
Dr Kayode Fayemi flagged off the Eyiyato Kero-Direct Enterprise. The project is designed to make the product available across all the local government areas of the state, it is not a profit making venture but masses- oriented programme with numerous benefits for the people.
Fayemi Swears In New Chief Judge
Justice Ayodeji Daramola was sworn in as the new Chief Judge of the state, with a charge ensure a drastic reduction in the number of Awaiting Trial Detainees (ATDs) in the state’s prison.
EKSG Approves N28 Million For Orin Farm Settlement Electrification Project
Ekiti State Government approved the electrification project of Orin Farm Settlement at the cost of N27.2 million naira.
The electrification project covers about 4.2 km from the town to the farm settlement and will be complemented with a transformer and street lights.
Ekiti, South-African Parliament Begin Bilateral Relations On Development
Ekiti State Government and the Gauteng Provincial Parliament of South Africa began a bilateral relations aimed at reviving the spirit of Pan-African and sharing best practices that could deepen democracy.
Fayemi’s Wife Lauds Ekiti First Family Court
The inauguration of the first family court in the state by the government in its concerted efforts to ensure justice for women and children and promoting peace in the family. The court is aimed to serve the general interest of families seeking redress over perceived injustice.
JULY 2012
EKSU Acquires N200 Million Engineering Equipment
As part of efforts to transform the Ekiti State University Ado-Ekiti (EKSU) into in Centre of Excellence with global acclaim, the Ekiti State Government procured Engineering equipment worth N200 million for the University.
Fayemi Congratulates Falana, Akinlaja Over SAN Award
The state’s Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr. Dayo Akinlaja and renowned human rights lawyer, Mr. Femi Falana emerged as new Senior Advocates of Nigeria (SANs).
UNILAG Honours Fayemi, Adeboye, Ndoma-Egba, 47 Others
Ekiti State Governor, Dr. Kayode Fayemi and other distinguished alumni of the University of Lagos, Akoka were honoured by the University with the “ Distinguished Alumni Award.”
Ekiti Expends N2.5 Billion On Schools Renovation; 40,000 Units Of Furniture
Dr. Kayode Fayemi flagged off the Operation Renovate All Schools in Ekiti (ORASE). This is the first phase of the renovation of the 100 of the 183 Secondary schools scheduled for renovation and the furnishing of same with 40,000 units of furniture. The project is to be delivered before resumption for the 2012/2013 academic session in September.
Fayemi Gives Young Farmers N500 Million To Boost Arable ProductionCheques of Five hundred Million Naira was presented to 150 graduating participants of the Youth in Commercial Agricultural Development (YCAD) programme to boost commercial production of High Value Crops.
SEPTEMBER 2012
Samsung To Establish Engineering Academy In Ado-Ekiti
As part of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed by the state government and the management of Samsung in Seoul, South Korea, the Electronics Giant is set to establish an Engineering Academy in Ado-Ekiti.
Ekiti Govt Wins ICT State Govt Of The Year Award
For its exceptional performance in the Information Communication Technology (ICT) sector, Ekiti State Government received the ICT State of the Year Award in the 2012 edition of the Nigerian Telecoms Award.
Ekiti Begins Training For 153 New Firemen And Paramedics
The State Government trained 153 newly recruited Firemen and Paramedics. This is to further iterates its commitment to ensuring the security of lives and properties of the entire citizenry and to put adequate human and material apparatus in place to prevent any eventualities that may arise from natural and man-caused disasters.
Fayemi Doles Out N238 Million For Community Development Projects
26 communities in the State were presented cheques worth N238 million (Two Hundred and Thirty-Eight Million Naira) for Community Development Projects of the State Community and Social Development Agency (EKSCDA).
Fayemi, Danjuma, Tambuwal, Dangote, Others Bag Leadership Award
Governor Fayemi received the Leadership Governor of the Year 2011 award in recognition of his unique approach to governance, particularly his massive investment in agriculture, infrastructure development, free education and free health programmes as well as the social security scheme which he pioneered.
OCTOBER 2012
Fayemi Begins Second Year Anniversary
Dr Kayode Fayemi laid the foundation of five “legacy projects” as activities marking his second year anniversary kicked off in different parts of the state.
Ekiti State Government Withdraws Recognition From NUT
Henceforth, the State Government would deal directly with teachers in its employment and not through the NUT as it no longer recognises the union.
Ekiti SUBEB Model School Emerges Best Primary School In Nigeria
SUBEB Model Nursery and Primary School, Ado-Ekiti was rated the best primary school in the country. The school was adjudged best in the primary school category by the award committee of the 2012 President’s Teachers and Schools’ Excellence Award during the World Teachers’ Day celebration held at the Eagle’s Square Abuja.
Fayemi Commissions 103KM Roads, 5 Water Treatment Plants
Ten major roads totaling 103 km were commissioned by Dr Kayode Fayemi in fulfilment of the resolve of his administration to make all the communities in the State accessible by motorable roads by 2014.
Fayemi Commissions Multi-Million Naira Ward, Ambulances
A multi-million naira Accident and Emergency ward, a laboratory and a male surgical ward were commissioned by Dr Kayode Fayemi at the State’s Teaching Hospital, Ado- Ekiti, with a promise to increase funding of health care services in the state.
Also commissioned were seven ambulances purchased for some secondary health facilities in the State. The ambulances were immediately handed over to the officials of the health facilities and the representatives of the communities.
21 Years After, Ire Burnt Brick Factory Resurrects
After 21 years of its dormancy, Ire Burnt Brick Industry in Ire- Ekiti, was finally resuscitated and opened for operations.
NOVEMBER 2012
Ekiti , Dutch Company Sign MoU On Cassava Processing Plant
Ekiti State Government and the Dutch Agricultural Development and Trading Company (DADTCO) signed a Memorandum of Understanding for the establishment of a Cassava processing plant in the State.
Ekiti Free Health Beneficiaries Hit 400,000
No fewer than 400,000 people have benefited from the free mobile health mission of the Dr Kayode Fayemi administration in Ekiti State since inception in 2011.
DECEMBER 2012
Fayemi Presents N93.6bn 2013 Appropriation Bill To State Assembly
Dr Kayode Fayemi, presented a budget proposal of N 93,616,830. 001 Billion for year 2013 to the State House of Assembly.
The budget which is christened “the Budget of Empowerment and Consolidation” has a proposed recurrent expenditure of N46,416,141,231 representing 49.6 per cent of the total budget estimate, while capital expenditure is N47,200,688,770, representing 50.4 per cent .
63 Ekiti Students Honoured For Excelling In National Mathematical Competition
63 Ekiti students who performed well in the National Mathematical and Science Olympiad Competition held throughout the federation on March 13, 2012 were given awards of excellence by the National Mathematical Centre, Abuja.
Fayemi Mourns Late Primate Adetiloye
Adetiloye, who died at the age of 82, served as the Primate and Archbishop Metropolitan of the Anglican Communion in Nigeria between 1986 and 1999.
Awolowo’s Driver, Late Omoboriowo, Aluko,17 Others Bag Ekiti Merit Award
20 indigenes of Ekiti State who have distinguished themselves in their various fields of endeavours, were presented the 2012 Ekiti State Merit award by the state governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi.
Fayemi Signs N97.6 Billion 2013 Appropriation Bill, 9 Others Into Law
Ekiti State Governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi signed the 2013 Appropriation bill of N 97.6 Billion and nine other bills into law.
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