Oyebanji Pledges Increased Gov’t Appointments For Ekiti Muslims

Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Biodun Oyebanji, has assured the Muslim community in the state that more of their members will be appointed to strategic positions in his government.

Governor Oyebanji made this pledge while expressing gratitude to the Muslim community for their continued prayers and support for his administration. He credited their prayers as a key factor in the peace, stability, and development the state is currently experiencing.

The Governor made the remarks during an Iftar event at the Lady Jibowu Hall at the Government House in Ado-Ekiti, where he joined Muslim leaders and faithful across the state to break their fast.

While commending Muslims in his cabinet for their exemplary roles, the Governor stated that their dedication and contributions had positively impacted his administration. He assured that the representation of Muslims in his government would not decrease but would instead increase as his tenure progresses.

“I don’t have much to say today than just to thank you, and I will continue to appreciate you every day for your prayers and support. I deeply appreciate you for dealing with me with a pure heart,” Governor Oyebanji said. He added, “When the SSG reeled out the number of Muslims in our government, it cannot be less than that, it can only be more, and before the end of this tenure, we will bring more people into the government.”

Earlier, the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Habibat Adubiaro, expressed her gratitude to the Governor for his commitment to inclusivity in governance, highlighting that over 50 Muslims have been appointed into different positions in the state government. She praised this as a reflection of the Governor’s dedication to equitable representation and genuine regard for the Muslim community.

Prof. Adubiaro stated that the Muslim community had never been better represented in the state and emphasized that the Governor’s actions have fostered unity and trust among religious groups. She also noted that the Muslim community’s support for the administration’s vision for the state had significantly increased.

In their goodwill messages, members of the Ekiti State House of Assembly, the President of Ekiti Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, Dr. Hameed Bakare, and the Coordinator of NACOMYO, Alhaji Mudathir Oladele Yusuf, all expressed their appreciation to the Governor for his commitment to inclusiveness and equitable representation. They also assured the Governor of their continued prayers and efforts to mobilize Muslim voters for his re-election.

Alhaji Jamiu Kewulere, President of the League of Imams and Alfa for the South-West, Edo, and Delta States, led Muslim leaders in prayers for Governor Oyebanji and state officials. He commended the Governor for his exemplary leadership and unprecedented support for the Muslim community, calling it a historic gesture that reflects true equality and fairness.

Other notable attendees at the event included the Chief of Staff to the Governor, Mr. Niyi Adebayo, and former Senator representing Ekiti Central, Senator Babafemi Ojudu.