Gov. Biodun Oyebanji’s One Year of Unity

Good work continues to be the mark of an excellent state governor in Nigeria and everywhere else. In Ekiti State, Governor Biodun Oyebanji is adding the final touches to the principles of good governance, having proven their validity with his tenure.

If there is any doubt as to how effective Oyebanji has been as Ekiti governor, one only needs to appraise recent endorsements from his predecessors: Adeniyi Adebayo, Chief Ayodele Fayose, and Dr. Kayode Fayemi. Such a three-tier endorsement is virtually unheard of in Ekiti, but Oyebanji has made it happen.

The endorsement of Oyebanji by Adebayo, Fayose, and Fayemi is coming very early. Oyebanji has only been Ekiti governor for about a year. But, within the space of 12 months and some days, Oyebanji has shown his worth to the people of Ekiti, necessitating the praise and approval of three of his predecessors.

In the opinion of former governors Adebayo, Fayose, and Fayemi, Oyebanji’s unique style of governance enables Ekiti to reach new heights of regional growth and development. More than that, Oyebanji utilises the means at his disposal to breed unity among all the children and residents of the state. The result of Oyebanji’s work, according to Fayose, is unity. This unity extends beyond just political affiliations and covers even religious sentiments. It underlines universal mobilisation and is what Ekiti needs to move forward, successfully competing with its sister states in matters of sustainable regional progress.

With Adebayo, Fayose, and Fayemi supporting Oyebanji, returning to the governorship seat for a second term is virtually guaranteed for Oyebanji. This is good news for the governor and also for the harvest from the positive seeds of solemn diligence that he has sown.