{
  "id": 11581448,
  "title": "Oyebanji’s Second Term Will Deliver Faster Development, Inauguration Committee Assures",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/oyebanjis-second-term-will-deliver-faster-development-inauguration",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-03T01:58:38.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "This Day",
    "slug": "this-day",
    "url": "https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/10/03/oyebanjis-second-term-will-deliver-faster-development-inauguration-committee-assures/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Gbenga Sodeinde in Ado Ekiti: Ekiti State Governor Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji's second term inauguration is set to bring about accelerated development across various sectors, according to the administration’s scorecard and the inauguration planning committee. Chief of Staff to the Governor, Oyeniyi Adebayo, declared that the theme 'The Good Work Continues' signifies their commitment to consolidating past achievements while introducing new interventions to improve residents' welfare and economic prosperity. The inauguration, themed 'The Good Work Continues', will commence with a Jumat thanksgiving service at the Central Mosque in Ado-Ekiti on Friday, October 2, followed by a series of events culminating in a swearing-in ceremony on October 16.\n\nSince taking office in October 2022, the administration has completed significant projects. The Ekiti Agro-Allied International Cargo Airport, slated for commercial operations in late 2025, promises new opportunities in investment, tourism, trade, commerce, and agricultural exports. Over 500 kilometers of inter-city and rural roads have been completed and are in various stages of completion, while electricity has been restored to communities in Aiyekire, Ekiti East Local Government Areas, and the Ikogosi tourism corridor, eliminating years of darkness.\n\nIn terms of healthcare, 110 primary healthcare centers and all general hospitals have been renovated and equipped with modern facilities. Secondary and primary schools also saw extensive renovation, with nine ICT laboratories established in select secondary schools and technical colleges. Furthermore, the government has provided financial support to numerous educational institutions and small businesses, disbursing N2.158 billion in WAEC examination fees, N1.1 billion in credit and operational grants, and N400 million in loans. The administration has maintained the top position in the BudgIT State Fiscal Transparency League for nine consecutive quarters since 2024, showcasing their fiscal management.",
  "summary": "Gbenga Sodeinde in Ado Ekiti The Ekiti State Government has declared that Governor Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji’s second term will usher in a new phase of accelerated development, with greater investments in",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}