Oyebanji Receives Daily Independent Newspaper's Governor Of The Year Award | Independent Newspaper Nigeria

Source: Independent Newspapers Nigeria

LAGOS - Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji will on Saturday receive the Independent Newspaper's Governor of the Year Award, 2023 (community development).

Yinka Oyebode, Special Adviser (Media) to the Governor, in a press statement noted that the award ceremony will hold at the Convention Centre, Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos on Saturday, May 4, 2024.

"According to a statement by the management of the newspaper, the award is in recognition of Governor Oyebanji's development strides in the last one and half years, especially in the areas of community development, youth and women empowerment, infrastructure upgrade as well as his inclusive government, which has put the state on an irreversible path of peace, progress and prosperity.

"The Managing Director/ Editor-in-Chief of Daily Independent Newspaper , Mr. Steve Omanufeme, in the letter of award said the organization took particular note of Governor Oyebanji's unique brand of governance which places high premium on completion of inherited projects side by side with new ones; huge investments in human capital development and power and road infrastructure," he said.

Omanufeme said, "Of particular interest to us is your politics of inclusion which has brought in more women and youths, Persons with Disabilities (PWD) as well as opposition figures into government.

"Yours is a model of verifiable achievements in line with the philosophy of this award - Celebrating trailblazers and exceptional Nigerians. Accept our congratulations." Omanufeme added.

It will be recalled that Governor Oyebanji was also named Governor of the Year by the City People Magazine in recognition of his people- oriented government and development strides late last year.

The Oyebanji is irrevocably committed to the shared prosperity agenda of his administration which is being pursued through the six pillars of the administration vis: Governance; Youth Development and Job Creation; Human Capital Development; Agriculture and Rural Development; Infrastructure and Industrialization and Arts, Culture and Tourism.

In a relative development, the Ekiti State Caucus of the House of Representatives joyously celebrated Governor Abiodun Oyebanji, as he received the prestigious '2023 Governor of the Year on Community Development' award by the Independent Newspapers Group.

According to a press statement signed by Rt. Hon. Femi Bamisile, Chairman, Ekiti State Caucus, House of Representatives, the recognition is a testament to Governor Oyebanji's exceptional leadership and his unique style of participatory governance. His commitment to community development and the numerous achievements recorded under his administration are truly commendable.

"We're proud to witness Governor Oyebanji's dedication to improving the lives of the people of Ekiti State through sustainable development initiatives," said Rt. Honourable Femi Bamisile, Chairman, Ekiti State Caucus, House of Representatives. "His vision and passion for community empowerment have undoubtedly made a significant impact on the state."

"The Ekiti State Caucus of the House of Representatives is confident that Governor Oyebanji will continue to inspire positive change and lead Ekiti State to greater heights.

Congratulations to Governor Abiodun Oyebanji on this well-deserved honour, Bamisile added.