Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji, on Wednesday, hailed the state Assembly for playing a very crucial role in the growth and development recorded so far even as he signed six bills into law at a special plenary session commemorating the second anniversary of the Assembly.
The new laws designed to strengthen health care delivery, promote local participation in economic activities and deepen growth and development include: the Ekiti State Quality of Healthcare Bill, 2025; Ekiti State Water Resources, Sanitation and Hygiene Sector law, 2025; Ekiti State Local Content (2nd Amendment) Law, 2025;
Others are the Ekiti State Statistical (First Amendment) Law, 2025; Ekiti State Senior Secondary School Board Law, 2025; and Ekiti State House of Assembly Service Commission Pension and Loans Board (First Amendment) Law, 2025.
A major highlight of the special plenary session which was witnessed by many frontline leaders, traditional rulers and heads of institutions was a vote of confidence passed on the Governor by the Assembly for his exemplary leadership and endorsing the renewal of his social contract with the people till 2030.
Speaking after signing the bills into law at the open plenary session, held at the Fajuyi Pavilion in Ado-Ekiti, Governor Oyebanji emphasized the significance of each of the new laws, which according to him, were aimed at providing and improving data management for evidence-based planning, educational governance, staff welfare, local content in procurement, improved water and sanitation, and enhanced healthcare quality.
Commending the lawmakers for their unwavering cooperation and commitment to the Ekiti project since the inception of the administration, describing them as partners in progress, the Governor noted that their collaborative efforts have been instrumental in advancing his administration’s developmental agenda.
Governor Oyebanji, who also lauded the Assembly for its dedication to the growth and well-being of the state, said the legislature’s focus on enacting laws that address critical issues such as healthcare, water management and local content, demonstrates their unwavering commitment to the sustainable development of the state and the prosperity of its people.
The Governor stated further that the success achieved thus far are testament to what can be accomplished when there is alignment of vision between the executive and the legislative arms of government, urging the Assembly members to sustain the synergy, which according to him is vital to building a state that meets the aspiration of its citizens.
While assuring the lawmakers of his administration’s continued collaboration, respect and support, Governor Oyebanji said that the shared vision of transforming Ekiti State into a model of good governance would remain the guiding principle of their partnership.
“Let me use this opportunity to thank members of the House of Assembly for being responsible and responsive, I can’t thank you enough for your commitment to the development of Ekiti State, with the new bills sign now, that will bring the total number of bills singed to 30 in two years, no assembly has done that in the history of the state and it speaks to your resilient, commitment, and it also speaks to the fact that you want the best for your constituents.
“I am extremely grateful to you for the unity of purpose, thank you for aligning yourself with the vision of the party, and thank you also for being a partner in progress, for your patience”, the Governor said.
In his welcome address, the Speaker, Ekiti State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Adeoye Aribasoye, who expressed the appreciation of the 7th Assembly to the Executive Governor of the State, Mr Biodun Oyebanji for his unwavering support, counsel, and collaboration with the legislative arm, said the synergy have been instrumental to the remarkable milestone it has achieved under his visionary leadership which helped to attain national recognition for the integration of information and communication technology in governance.
Rt. Hon. Aribasoye reflected on the legislative achievements of the assembly in the last two years to include enactment of laws that stimulate socio-economic transformation, exercise diligent oversight to ensure accountability in governance as well as deepen constituent engagement bringing about deliberate synergy with their constituents.
The Speaker also affirmed that the Assembly demonstrated extraordinary legislative commitment passing 24 bills into law which almost doubled the previous Assembly’s output in a comparable timeframe as well as 63 resolutions on matters ranging from youth unemployment to environmental conservation.
He added that the laws, which addressed critical areas of data management for evidence-based planning, educational governance, staff welfare, local content in procurement, improved water and sanitation, and enhanced healthcare quality reflected their commitment to an integrated legislative framework that safeguards the well-being of Ekiti people.
While also thanking Ekiti people for entrusting them with the mandate to legislate, oversight, and represent them, the Speaker hinted that the assembly had gone digital with installation of a digital voting system on the floor of the House, as well as launching an in-house broadcasting platform that live-streams plenary sessions and committee hearings to all parts of the state.
In the same vein, the House of Assembly members moved the motion for the endorsement of Governor Oyebanji to continue his administration beyond 2026 to renew his social contract with the people of Ekiti State.
Speaking while moving the motion for the endorsement, which was ratified through a thunderous voice vote by the constituents, Hon. Jacob Adeyemi Awoniyi representing Moba constituency 2, who said Governor Oyebanji has demonstrated exemplary leadership and delivered transformative policies that have positively impacted the lives of Ekiti residents, emphasized that the Governor’s achievements in critical areas such as education, healthcare, infrastructure, and social welfare are clear evidence of his commitment to the state’s progress.
Also present at the event were, Deputy Governor, Chief (Mrs) Monisade Afuye, Secretary to the state Government, Prof. Habibat Adubiaro, Head of Service, Dr (Mrs) Folakemi Olomojobi, Chief of Staff, Mr Niyi Adebayo, Acting Chief Judge, Justice Lekan Ogunmoye, members of the House of Assembly, members of the State Executive Council, and Constituent across the state, among others.
