The Ekiti State Executive Council has approved a wide range of far-reaching decisions aimed at strengthening traditional institutions, boosting tourism, improving infrastructure, enhancing education, and supporting agriculture across the State.
In a statement made available to journalists by the commissioner for information, Hon TAIWO Olatunbosun on Thursday stated that the decisions were taken at its first meeting of 2026, held on Wednesday, February 18, the Council approved the appointment of Prince Adewole Oluwatosin Adewale as the new Owa of Ayegbaju-Ekiti in Oye Local Government Area, following due process under the Chiefs Law. Similarly, Prince David Olusegun Ateji was approved as the new Obanla of Ijesa-Isu Ekiti after the demise of the previous monarch.
The Council also gave green light for the implementation of the Ekiti State Tourism Development Master Plan (2025–2035), designed to position Ekiti as a leading heritage and nature-based tourism destination in Nigeria and West Africa. In addition, a policy document to guide the execution of the tourism master plan was approved.
In the education sector, the Executive Council approved the domestication of the Teachers’ Harmonized Retirement Age Act 2022, extending the retirement age of teachers to 65 years or 40 years of service, subject to clearly defined conditions, in order to retain experienced educators and improve learning outcomes.
To protect public assets, Council approved the formulation of policies and legislation to safeguard road and electricity infrastructure, including penalties for damage, and endorsed the setting up of a multi-sectoral committee to draft the required bills.
On infrastructure development, the Council approved ₦2.187 billion for the construction of the GRA 3rd Extension to the Pavilion on New Iyin Road, Ado-Ekiti, and ₦184.86 million as compensation to property owners affected by the Odo-Ado Roundabout to Golf Club Road expansion.
The Executive Council further approved the construction of 32 maize and grain storage cribs across 12 locations in the State at a cost of ₦240 million, under the Bring Back Our Youths to Agriculture Scheme, to reduce post-harvest losses and support young farmers.
The approvals reaffirm the administration of Biodun Oyebanji’s commitment to inclusive development, infrastructure renewal, food security, and sustainable economic growth.
