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An association of concerned professionals, UmuNsukka in Enugu State have advised the Vice Chancellor of University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), Professor Simon Uchenna Ortuanya, to shun partisan politics and focus on his job.

The President of the group, Engr. Ozioko Asogwa, gave the advice while reacting to recent media reports linking the VC to the alleged certificate forgery levelled against the Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Chief Uche Geoffery Nnaji.

‘We have been following your progress since assuming office as UNN’s 16th Vice Chancellor and we want to be able to protect your interest being one of our illustrious children occupying such a high public position’ Engr. Asogwa said.

Asogwa disclosed that in the 70years of the existence of the UNN, Professor Simon Uchenna Ortuanya is the first person of Nsukka extraction that has the privilege serving as the VC of the prestigious institution.

He added, ‘Your appointment of VC is an answer to decades of prayers by the good people of Nsukka . It’s too early to be mired in any controversy, particularly one that doesn’t really have any connection with you. That way, you will not give our enemies the opportunity to question your leadership acumen, which, for us, is not in doubt.

‘For instance, if there’s is a court order for UNN to release the transcript of the Minister and also the 1985 Convocation Brochure, why don’t you simply do that so that it doesn’t give any impression that you are being used as a tool to settle political scores’, Engr. Asogwa advised

He cautioned the university don against setting bad precedence for the younger generation.

‘Don’t set a bad precedence for younger people from Nsukka aspiring to be VC of UNN someday, please. Avoid being used by anybody. Don’t dent your reputation and career. We are not sure when next an Nsukka person will be appointed VC of UNN.

‘As your kinsmen, we are proud of your achievements so don’t spoil what you’ve built over the years with being partisan in what’s going on between the Enugu Governor and the Minister for Innovation, Science and Technology’, Engr. Asogwa added

Continuing, he said, ‘Your previous public leadership positions of Commissioner for Education in Enugu State, and most recently, the Secretary to the Enugu State Government speak to your wealth of academic and administrative experience. We are convinced if you avoid the distractions of partisan politics, coupled with your deep understanding of university governance, policy, and law, as well as his extensive leadership experience, garnered over the years as Associate Dean of the Faculty of Law, University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus, Professor of Law at the Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT), visiting scholar at the Loyola University Chicago School of Law, will significantly advance the mission and vision of Nigeria’s premier university during your tenure.

‘So, please, one more time, remove your hand from the current imbroglio between the Governor of Enugu State and the Minister of Innovation, Science, and Technology’, he concluded

Professor Mahmood Yakubu has handed over leadership of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to May Agbamuche, who now serves as the Acting National Chairman of the commission.

Agbamuche, recognised as the oldest serving National Commissioner in the electoral body, assumed the role following Yakubu’s handover on Tuesday during a meeting with Resident Electoral Commissioners at the INEC headquarters in Abuja.

Professor Mahmood urged commissioners and directors of the commission to extend their full support to Agbamuche until a substantive chairman is appointed.

Professor Yakubu was appointed INEC Chairman by late former President Muhammadu Buhari on 21 October 2015.

He replaced Amina Bala Zakari, who had served in an acting capacity after the expiration of Professor Attahiru Jega’s term. He officially took the oath of office in early November 2015, following confirmation by the Senate and swearing in together with several national commissioners.

He was re-nominated for a second term in October 2020.

During Yakubu’s tenure, he oversaw several major elections in Nigeria, including the 2019 and 2023 general elections, which comprised the presidential, National Assembly, and state-level polls.

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, on Tuesday visited the scene of the fire incident at the state secretariat complex, pledging to immediately rehabilitate the affected section.

A section of the complex, which serves as a crèche for babies of civil servants, was partly destroyed by fire on Monday evening.

Governor Fubara visited the site on Tuesday morning to personally assess the level of damage.

He was received at the secretariat complex by a crowd of jubilant civil servants, the Head of Service, and some Permanent Secretaries, including the newly sworn-in Mr Austin Ezekiel-Hart.

Speaking to journalists after the inspection, the Governor expressed gratitude to God that no life was lost, noting that the damage was restricted to a small section of the building.

He said, ‘I came here this morning to see for myself what happened yesterday. It’s really unfortunate, but we give God all the glory that no life was lost and the damage was only in one section.’

The Governor explained that the incident would serve as a wake-up call to fast-track the planned renovation and refurbishment of the secretariat complex, which has been under consideration by his administration.

‘We’ve been talking about the renovation of our foremost secretariat. With this particular incident, there should be no further delay. Whatever is required by this government to commence that process, we will immediately swing into action,’ he assured.

He commended the State Fire Service firefighters for their prompt response, noting that previous investments made by his administration in the three fire service stations proved invaluable in containing the situation.

‘Before the emergency rule, we took our time to invest in the fire service. I wonder what would have happened if we didn’t have a formidable and functional fire service,’ he remarked.

He also appreciated civil servants for their dedication, resilience, and continued support, reiterating his administration’s commitment to initiatives that will enhance their welfare and promote the well-being of all Rivers people.

‘We’ll continue to do those things that will uplift Rivers people and make them happy,’ the Governor added.

The Federal Operations Unit, Zone A of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) on Tuesday said it intercepted 125 contraband goods valued at over N1.18 billion within six weeks in Ogun, Ondo, Oyo and Lagos axis.

Displaying the contraband goods at the Customs warehouse in Ikeja, Lagos, the Comptroller of the Unit, Mohammed Shuaibu, highlighted the seizures to include, 5,015 bags of 50kg foreign parboiled rice, equivalent to eight trailer loads; 15 used (Tokunbo) vehicles; 640 parcels of Cannabis Sativa weighing 431.8kg and 460 jerrycans (25 litres each) of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS).

Others are 143 bales of used clothing, two jumbo sacks of used shoes, and one sack of used clothing; 390 bottles of Codeine, 310 foreign-branded drugs, and 19 cards of Tramadol; 210 pieces of used tyres; and one 20-foot container (ONEU 2419369 FTC) containing 752 cartons of Calcium Lactate, intercepted for false declaration.

He said the operations were intelligence-driven and aimed at safeguarding Nigeria’s borders, protecting the economy, and ensuring consumer safety from hazardous and counterfeit goods.

Shuaibu emphasised the unit’s commitment to inter-agency collaboration, noting that the confiscated pharmaceuticals and cannabis would be handed over to the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) and the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), respectively.

He reiterated the enforcement of the 2016 Federal Government ban on the importation of foreign parboiled rice through land borders, warning that ‘selfish and unpatriotic individuals’ who continue to flout the policy would suffer heavy losses.

Beyond enforcement, Shuaibu disclosed that the unit recovered N39.27 million in revenue through demand notices issued for import duty shortfalls between September 1 and October 7, 2025.

Receiving the drugs, the Deputy Commander of Narcotics, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Nasir Bungudu, commended officers of the NCS for their vigilance and intelligence in intercepting another shipment of Indian hemp believed to have been smuggled into the country through sea.

Bungudu also lauded the Customs’ sustained efforts in combating drug trafficking, describing their operations as ‘dogged and intelligence-driven.’

‘This is another Indian hemp that is not produced in Nigeria. It was brought in through the sea and the river. I thank the Customs for their ability to track and arrest the culprits. Their intelligence and timing in making such arrests are commendable,’ Bungudu said.

He assured that the NDLEA would continue to strengthen its collaboration with the Customs Service to curb the smuggling of illicit drugs into the country, especially through waterways and land borders.

Four suspects were arrested in connection with the seizures and would be handed over to the relevant agencies for investigation and prosecution.

Chevron Nigeria Limited (CNL) has disclosed a dramatic 97% reduction in routine gas flaring from its operations over the past decade, positioning itself as a key player in Nigeria’s domestic gas supply and emissions-reduction efforts.

The announcement came in a press statement delivered on behalf of Mr Olusoga Oduselu, CNL’s General Manager of Corporate Affairs, by Saheed Praise Akinbola during a training workshop held in partnership with the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) Warri Correspondents’ Chapel on Tuesday.

The energy major, one of the world’s leading integrated energy companies, attributed the achievement to significant investments in gas-gathering and processing infrastructure. The company said it is now one of the largest contributors of high-quality domestic gas among international oil companies (IOCs) in Nigeria.

Alongside its environmental claims, CNL set out its substantial economic footprint in the country. The company revealed it provides contract opportunities in its projects worth an estimated annual average of over $1 billion, in support of Nigerian content development.

On community development, the statement cited CNL’s legacy of investment, noting ‘billions of naira’ contributed over 16 years through its pioneering Global Memorandum of Understanding (GMoU) model. The company confirmed it has now transitioned to Host Community Development Trusts (HCDTs), as mandated by the Petroleum Industry Act 2021.

Further development efforts are channelled through the Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta (PIND), which is impacting hundreds of lives in the Niger Delta and supporting economic empowerment in the region.

CNL concluded by reaffirming its commitment to a dual mission: lowering the carbon intensity of its operations and growing lower-carbon businesses alongside its traditional business lines.

Meanwhile, in a significant push to bolster the Nigerian media, CNL has announced that its 2025 media capacity-building programme will upskill more than 400 journalists by the end of the year.

Mr Oduselu emphasised the company’s belief in the value of developing human capital and underscored the critical role of the press as ‘agenda-setters and opinion-moulders’ in society.

The 2025 programme, which kicked off in Abuja and Lagos in July, is part of a sustained initiative by the international oil and gas company; previous editions were held in 2023 and 2024 across multiple zones.

Beyond the current workshops, CNL also highlighted its flagship Advanced Writing and Reporting Skills (AWARES) programme, run in collaboration with Pan-Atlantic University, Lagos. The company reported that more than 120 journalists have benefited from AWARES since its inception in 2014.

‘Through programmes such as AWARES and this current journalism training, we help to improve professional capacity and build lasting partnerships with our media stakeholders,’ the statement read.

The energy firm positioned this investment in media development as part of its broader corporate philosophy, stating that ‘the success of the larger society invariably translates to success in our business.’

Chairman of the Delta State Council of the NUJ, Comrade Churchill Oyowe, in his remarks, urged colleagues to support capacity-building initiatives and disclosed that a bill to regulate journalism in Nigeria, titled the Journalism Council of Nigeria Bill, will soon be presented to the National Assembly.

On his part, the chairman of the NUJ Warri Correspondents’ Chapel, Okies Okpomor, expressed appreciation to Chevron for sponsoring the capacity-building training.

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke has tasked traditional rulers along border areas of Osun state to be vigilant and report any suspicious infiltration of their communities by alleged bandits from neighbouring states to security agencies.

Speaking after a state security council meeting held at Osogbo, the Governor enjoined traditional councils across the state to report strange settlers who may have entered their territories to security agencies.

According to the governor, this is not the time to allow mass internal migration into Osun communities in view of the ongoing banditry crisis in states bordering Osun state, charging community leaders and stakeholders to report suspicious movements.

‘Osun is one of the most peaceful states in Nigeria. We are keen to sustain that record. We should watch our borders. Bandits should not be allowed to infiltrate Osun state,’ the governor was quoted as saying.

The governor expressed satisfaction that the security council has mapped out effective plan of action to stop the bandits from gaining foothold in Osun State, thumping up his security team and the various service commanders.

The Governor specifically commended the Agbooro Community, Ikirun, for working with the security agencies to get the group of Bororo settlers who recently occupied parts of their community to peacefully vacate the area.

‘I commend the security agencies and the Akinrun-in-Council for acting promptly to resolve the matter. Our border towns should emulate this step and adopt open surveillance in partnership with the security agencies,’ the governor noted in the statement.

Governor Adeleke further decried the reported attacks on the Corps Commander of Amotekun Security Service, Isaac Omoyele, calling the reported assassination attempt unacceptable and a threat to the peace and security of the state.

The governor who expressed shock at the incident called on the police authorities to conduct thorough investigation into the incident, charging the police to apprehend the suspects without delay.

The Chairman, Senate Committee on Public Accounts, Senator Aliyu Wadada, said on Tuesday that the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) had responded to all the 19 questions the committee asked the firm in respect of the ‘unaccounted’ N210 trillion in its audited financial statements.

Wadada disclosed that what was left was for the answers the NNPC provided to be laid before the committee for consideration.

‘NNPCL has provided answers to all 19 questions, yes, I can confirm that to you.

‘What we are waiting for is to lay these answers before the committee,’ he added.

Wadada, who declined to comment on the exact answers the committee received from the company, merely said that they could either be ‘positive’ or ‘negative’ but must wait for a full session of the committee to consider them.

The Senate committee, acting on the report of the Office of the Auditor-General of the Federation, began looking into the books of the oil company for the period 2017-2023, arriving at the finding that N210trn was unaccounted for.

The probe started before the Senate proceeded on its annual recess on July 23.

However, the Senate committee cut short the break on July 29 to meet with the NNPC Chief Group Executive Officer (GCEO), Bayo Ojulari, who was appearing before the senators for the first time after several failed invitations.

Speaking at the July 29 session, Wadada had explained, ‘The N210trn unaccounted for are broadly in two components of N103trn liabilities and N107trn assets, which must be accounted for.

‘None of the 18 or 19 questions we asked NNPCL to explain neither comes from the executive or judiciary.

‘These are questions extracted from the audited financial statement of the NNPCL by the Auditor-General covering 2017 to 2023.

‘Also, this committee had not at any time said the N210trn in question, as far as the queries are concerned, was stolen or missing.

‘What the committee is doing is a required investigation into the queries raised in the report in line with its constitutional mandate.

‘Therefore, the committee is giving NNPCL three weeks to forward written responses on all 19 queries, after which the GCEO will be invited along with other management staff to appear for defence.’

Wadada spoke in response to a request Ojulari made for more time to be able to address the issues raised in the questions.

The GCEO had said, ‘I am just over 100 days in office as the GCEO of NNPCL. I still need time to do further digging, given the perspectives I have heard now on the issues. This is coming in the midst of a huge national assignment.

‘Your explanation now changes my perspective about the issues. I need to understand the issues myself so I can respond appropriately. I will get a team, and please get the details properly reconciled so we can work to provide answers to the queries.

‘In doing this, I will surely engage the external auditors and other relevant groups.’

Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, senator representing Kogi Central, has resumed plenary after serving her six-month suspension by the Senate following a shouting match with Senate President Godswill Akpabio over seat rearrangement.

The senator joined her colleagues on Tuesday after 10-week recess of the Upper Chamber.

The Kogi Central senator’s plenary resumption follows her earlier return to her office at the Senate about 1.09pm on Tuesday, September 23, where she described her suspension by the Senate as ‘illegal’ and vowed not to apologise to her colleagues in the Senate if that was the condition for letting her into the premises.

Tribune Online reports that Natasha arrived tha National Assembly (NASS) Complex following an earlier decision by the Senate to unseal her office.

Findings indicated that a leadership meeting earlier held on Monday, preparatory to Tuesday’s resumption of plenary, resolved to let Akpoti-Uduaghan in.

Senators were also said to be divided over the fate of the Kogi Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) lawmaker, with most arguing that locking her out further would ‘continue to create needless distractions for the Senate.’

Speaking with journalists after settling down in her office, Akpoti-Uduaghan vowed not to apologise to the Senate for the reason she was suspended, insisting that her suspension remained ‘illegal.’

She stated that she learnt part of the conditions she would have to fulfil for being allowed in would be to tender an apology, but Akpoti-Uduaghan declared she would never succumb to that line of thought.

Akpoti-Uduaghan said, ‘So I am actually worried as to what apology they expect from me. You can’t apologise for an injustice. And may I remind the good people of Nigeria that the document that led to my illegal suspension, which is the recommendation which Senator Neda Imasuen read, was actually written by the office of the Senate President. And the signatures that endorsed that recommendation were not willful signatures. It was only a tender sheet that was attached.’

She added, ‘That means the entire document that read and pronounced my suspension was listed with fraud. So, this is just one illegality upon the other. And I think in Nigeria, we should reject such things. I think it’s actually appalling that such an amount of illegality exists, and that fraud can occur in the National Assembly.

‘So, if they are expecting me to apologise, I’m sorry, I don’t have those words. And if that is the condition for opening this office, then I think we have a long dance to make.’

According to Akpoti-Uduaghan, she resisted the alleged attempts by the Senate to treat her as though she were the ‘domestic staff’ to the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, to the last.

She expressed appreciation to all her supporters and those who believed in the efforts she made to return to the Senate, including lawyers, her husband, opposition political parties, women groups, the media and her constituents.

Crowds of supporters followed her to the National Assembly, forcing security operatives to tighten security at the gates, though they eventually made their way into the premises.

Natasha’s return to NASS is coming hours after the Senate shifted its resumption of plenary sessions by two weeks, moving it from September 23 to October 7, 2025.

The chamber had adjourned on July 24 for its annual holiday and was scheduled to reconvene today

Background

Tribune Online reports Senator Natasha was in March suspended for six months after a shouting match with Senate President Godswill Akpabio over seat arrangements.

The Senate Committee on Ethics, Code of Conduct, and Public Petitions proposed the suspension following the incident and was approved by the plenary, presided over by the Senate President Godswill Akpabio.

However, lawmakers agreed that the suspension could be lifted or reduced if she issued a written apology.

‘For the Senate to consider lifting this suspension or reducing the tenure of the suspension, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan shall submit a written apology to the Senate before her reconsideration by the Nigerian Senate,’ Akpabio announced at the Red Chamber.

Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Abbas Tajudeen on Tuesday disclosed that security and electoral reforms remain top priority.

Hon. Tajudeen who gave the assurance while welcoming members from the resumption from the annual recess, noted the responsibilities before the House are substantial, and the progress we have made so far is meaningful but incomplete.

While acknowledging that Nigerian people look to us for more as they expect deliberate action that improves their daily lives, Speaker Tajudeen said: ‘The Renewed Hope government of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has pursued reforms to stabilise the economy, enhance security, and attract investment.

‘These efforts require a legislature that provides rigorous oversight, crafts sound laws, and engages constructively with all arms of government.

‘Our midterm review confirms that the 10th House of Representatives has been the most productive since 1999, both in terms of legislative outputs and outcomes.

‘Despite political and economic challenges, we have strengthened internal capacity, updated our rules, and expanded citizen participation.

‘We have deepened public engagement through the House Open Week, town halls, media briefings, and the use of digital and new media tools.

‘Between June 2023 and mid-2025, the House considered 2,263 bills, passed 237, and secured Presidential assent for 50, covering power reform, student loans, cybersecurity, tax policy, and regional development.

‘Our oversight is becoming more rigorous, with ongoing investigations and financial recoveries.

‘Crucially, constructive collaboration with the Executive has enabled timely budgets, aligned reforms and effective policy outcomes, all while preserving the legislature’s independence and demonstrating that shared goals deliver more than conflict.

‘Honourable colleagues, during the recess, national indicators showed cautious optimism. Headline inflation decreased for a fifth consecutive month to 20.12 per cent, while food inflation also eased.

‘Diplomatic measures restored United Arab Emirates (UAE) visa services and Emirates flights, reopening avenues for trade and travel. Our security agencies have disrupted insurgent networks and rescued abducted Citizens.

‘While progress has been made, Nigerians still experience high living costs, underemployment, and insecurity in some areas.

‘These challenges present opportunities for us to implement targeted legislative actions and foster ongoing engagement to create a brighter future for all.

‘In the coming months, our attention must turn to several urgent priorities. Chief among them is the constitutional amendment.

‘Eighty-seven proposals concerning devolution of powers, local government autonomy, judicial reform, and socio-economic rights await debate and voting.

‘The national public hearing held on Monday, 22 September 2025, organised by the House Committee on Constitutional Amendment, was well-attended and highly successful, reflecting broad public interest and support.

‘We must now complete these votes and transmit the approved amendments to the State Assemblies before the end of December to enable early concurrence ahead of the election period.’

While stressing the need for the House to finalise electoral reforms well ahead of the 2027 general elections, Speaker Tajudeen explained that the proposed Electoral Act Amendment Bill seeks not only to strengthen measures against violence, improve access for persons with disabilities, and establish clearer timelines for resolving disputes, but also to reduce the ambiguities that trailed the last elections.

‘Our goal is to make elections less contentious and litigious, lower their cost through single-day voting, and make the process of party primaries more democratic and inclusive. Related constitutional changes include provisions for an Electoral Offences Commission. Our goal is to produce a new Electoral Act that stands the test of time.

‘Honourable colleagues, another major priority is the Reserved Seats Bill for women. Currently, women hold fewer than 5% of seats in the National Assembly, placing Nigeria among the countries with the lowest female parliamentary representation worldwide.

‘The bill proposes creating additional seats, without reallocating existing ones. These seats will be contested exclusively by women. They are entirely new and will not affect the current 109 seats in the Senate or the 360 seats in the House.

‘This arrangement preserves the mandate and aspirations of existing Members while expanding opportunities for women’s representation and helping Nigeria improve its poor global standing. I urge Members to support this historic step. We are all HeForShe in advancing gender inclusion, and how we vote on this bill will shape how history and our daughters remember us.’

He said: ‘Security reforms remain a top priority. The debate on multi-level policing must move from theory to decisive legislative action. Creating State Police through a constitutional amendment remains an option. At the same time, we must strengthen community policing by revising the Police Act, 2020.

‘While Section 19 establishes Community Policing Committees and Section 33(1) vests recruitment in the Inspector-General of Police, these provisions centralise too much authority and limit local responsiveness.

‘We should consider devolving recruitment, training, and deployment of community police officers to states under federal oversight. This would give states a greater role in shaping their security architecture while preserving national standards and coordination.’

‘Economic recovery and job creation must stay at the core of our agenda. Small and medium-sized enterprises, the backbone of our economy, continue to face high costs, unreliable electricity, and limited access to credit.

‘We must utilise legislative measures to speed up the implementation of the Startup Act, vocational training hubs, and technology parks.

‘Equally important is progressive legislation to promote renewable energy, enhance grid reliability, and attract private investment to stabilise power supply and stimulate growth.’

The Federal Government through the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has given the Ekiti Agro-Allied International Cargo Airport approval to begin scheduled/commercial flight operations effective from October 4,2025.

The development follows the expiration of the initial approval for a non-scheduled flight approval for the airport by the NCAA in December 2024 and compliance with regulatory requirements.

The Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Yinka Oyebode in a statement on Tuesday revealed that the NCAA in the letter dated October 3, 2025 addressed to the Governor of the State, Biodun Oyebanji, confirmed the new approval for scheduled flight.

He added that the approval will be for an initial period of six months.

According to the letter with reference number : NCAA/DAAS/TECH//043/Vol. 1/158 and signed by the Director, Aerodrome and Airspace Standards, Engr Godwin Balang, the validation inspection was conducted on the airport between June 16th – 19th, 2025.

The letter reads, ‘The outcome revealed that the basic operational requirements for scheduled flight operations to Ado-Ekiti Airport have been significantly complied with and the instrument flight check validation report conducted by NAMA indicates satisfactory compliance with regulatory requirements.

‘In view of the above and in line with the provisions of Nig CARs Part 12 Vol. 1, 2023, I have been directed to convey the Authority’s Interim Operational Permit subject to the limitations of VFR or daylight (sunrise to sunset) operations.

‘Furthermore, Your Excellency is respectfully invited to note that this interim Operational Permit is to enable Ekiti Agro-Allied International Cargo Airport implement outstanding gaps and commence the certification process which will allow for issuance of Aerodrome Operational Permit with Three years validity in accordance with the Nig.CARS Part 12 Vol.1.’

The governor’s spokesman explained that, ‘ the Ekiti State Government is in the advanced stage of installing the Instrument Landing System (ILS) to position the airport for night and all-weather operations.’

Speaking on the development, Governor Oyebanji said the approval by the NCAA is a major boost for the state’s economic development.

‘ The commencement of commercial operations at the airport would boost agribusiness, tourism development, commercial activities, and medical tourism, which will further position the state as a destination of choice for people looking for where to live, work, invest and relax, ‘ he said.

Oyebanji commended President Bola Tinubu for his efforts and policies towards ensuring the socio-economic development across the country, saying his bold reforms are changing the narratives for the country.

On the airport project, Governor Oyebanji lauded his predecessor, Dr Kayode Fayemi who laid the foundation of the project in 2019.

He also acknowledged the huge contributions of the founder of Afe Babalola University Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD) and the members of the airport committee for their efforts.