The Ekiti State Executive Council has approved a series of policy initiatives and infrastructure projects aimed at strengthening governance, improving institutional capacity, and accelerating socio-economic development across the state.
The decisions were taken at the council’s second meeting for 2026 held on Wednesday, March 11, at the Government House in Ado-Ekiti. Among the key approvals was the establishment of the Office of the Surveyor-General of Ekiti State. Council approved the drafting of a bill to be transmitted to the Ekiti State House of Assembly for legislative consideration. The proposed law will create a legal framework for the appointment of a Surveyor-General to regulate and coordinate land surveying activities across the state. The Surveyor-General will serve as the accounting officer of the office and enjoy remuneration equivalent to that of the Statistician-General in the state civil service.
Council also approved the implementation of the Ekiti State Statistical Master Plan (2025–2029), a five-year strategic framework designed to strengthen evidence-based planning, policy formulation and decision-making. The plan aligns with the state development agenda, the National Bureau of Statistics strategy for statistical development, and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
According to council, the statistical plan will improve data production, strengthen collaboration among Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs), enhance data quality and accessibility, and support data-driven governance across the state.
In the education sector, the council approved the rehabilitation of critical infrastructure at Government Special School in Ido-Ekiti and the Government Special School for the Deaf in Ikoro-Ekiti following erosion damage.
A sum of ₦85.73 million was approved for the reconstruction of drainage systems and landscaping works at the school in Ido-Ekiti, while ₦88.95 million was approved for drainage, culvert construction and related works at the school in Ikoro-Ekiti. The projects will be executed by the Bureau of Special Projects through direct labour within 16 weeks.
Council also approved the renovation of the Ekiti State Liaison Office Complex located at 35B Suez Crescent, Abacha Estate, Wuse Zone 4 in Abuja.
The contract for the project was awarded to Clemcharles Nigeria Limited at a cost of ₦57.92 million with a completion period of three months.
In another development, the council approved the construction of a modern e-Office space and conference hall for the Bureau of Public Procurement to enhance digital service delivery and provide additional conference facilities for MDAs.
The project, awarded to Doylit Resources Limited, will cost ₦443.46 million and is expected to be completed within 12 months.
Council further approved additional works on the ongoing reconstruction and remodeling of the Oluyemi Kayode Stadium in Ado-Ekiti.
The project, originally awarded in March 2025, has reached about 74 percent completion. However, the council approved additional works including a new administrative building, 1,500 extra spectator seats, a 250-capacity hostel, extension of the spectator stand canopy, multipurpose courts, additional stadium lights, VIP toilets and extension of the soccer pitch.
An additional ₦1.06 billion was approved for the extra works, bringing the total project cost to ₦2.68 billion.
The council also approved the renewal of a bank guarantee valued at ₦5.71 billion for the 3MW Ekiti Independent Power Plant developed by Fenchurch Power Limited. The renewal request, initiated by Access Bank Plc, will be forwarded to the state House of Assembly for legislative processing.
In the education sector, the council approved ₦690.56 million for the renovation of several public secondary schools damaged by the 2025 rainstorm and the construction of a perimeter fence at All Souls’ Grammar School in Ado-Ekiti to improve security.
Other schools to benefit from the renovation include Mary Hill High School, St Thomas Secondary School, Itaji Grammar School, Ilupeju High School, Eyemojo Comprehensive High School, Notre Dame Grammar School, Fiyinfolu High School, Iropora High School, Temidire Community High School, Ogunnire Comprehensive High School, Ode High School, Community High School Erijinyan-Ekiti and St Michael Secondary School, Ifaki-Ekiti.
The contract was awarded to Clemcharles Nigeria Limited through direct procurement.
Council equally approved ₦136.24 million for the construction of three buildings at the Gede Farm Settlement as part of efforts to revitalise agricultural infrastructure and strengthen rural development in the state.
The project, which involves the reconstruction of three abandoned buildings within the settlement, will be executed through direct labour and completed within six months.
Meanwhile, the council approved ₦6.29 billion for the rehabilitation of key township roads in Ado-Ekiti, including New Iyin–NTA Road, Onigari–Spotless Hotel–Egbewa Road, Ijigbo–Baptist High School Road, Okesa–Oke Ori Omi–Irona Road, Oke Iyinmi–Fajuyi–Police Headquarters Road, Ecobank–Mobil Filling Station Ajilosun Road, and Ile Abiye–Bisi Egbeyemi Crescent–Government House Gate Road.
The project was awarded to Delko Holdings Nigeria Limited and is expected to be completed within 12 months.
The state government urged residents and motorists to cooperate with contractors and traffic officials during construction by observing traffic signs and using alternative routes where necessary.The resolutions of the council were conveyed in a statement signed by the Ekiti State Commissioner for Information, Taiwo Olatunbosun.
