Steve Oribamise Hails President Tinubu's Second Anniversary Address to the Nation

Mr. Steve Oribamise stood tall, a broad smile spreading across his face as he reflected on President Bola Tinubu's second anniversary address to the nation. 

With conviction and optimism, he praised the president's commitment to reform and progress.

"President Tinubu's leadership is exactly what Nigeria needs," Mr. Oribamise said.

 "His determination to tackle our economic challenges head-on, like discontinuing fuel subsidies and unifying foreign exchange windows, shows he's dedicated to building a stronger nation."

He highlighted key achievements, including , attracting over $30 billion in foreign direct investments and stabilizing the foreign exchange market.

He hailed the  completion of major road projects, like the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, to boost economic growth.

He said the elimination of over 300 Boko Haram and bandit commanders, restored peace to hundreds of communities while 

 initiatives like the 3 million Technical Talents program and the Nigerian Education Loan Fund are an important milestone in Nigeria.

Mr. Oribamise's voice filled with enthusiasm as he spoke about the president's vision for a brighter future. "With initiatives like the National Youth Conference and the Renewed Hope Labour Employment and Empowerment Programme, President Tinubu is investing in Nigeria's next generation."

As he concluded, Mr. Oribamise's tone turned reflective. "We've faced challenges, but President Tinubu's address shows us that better days are ahead. Let's work together to build a greater Nigeria, where every citizen can access opportunities and grow with hope and promise."

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Oyebanji Visits Ikun Dairy Farm, Flags Off Weekly Milk Supply to Pupils

...as Ekiti plans to scale up school milk initiative statewide

The Governor of Ekiti State, Mr. Biodun Oyebanji, on Monday paid an official visit to the sprawling Ikun Dairy Farm located at Ikun Ekiti in Moba Local Government Area, where he applauded the remarkable transformation of the facility and reaffirmed his administration’s support for agricultural investments in the state.

The dairy farm, which is one of the largest of its kind in Nigeria, operates under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) between the Ekiti State Government and Promasidor Nigeria. 

Established to boost local milk production, the farm currently houses over 650 cattle, including imported Jersey breeds that were brought into the state in 2021 to enhance local genetics.

Speaking during the inspection, Governor Oyebanji expressed satisfaction with the level of progress achieved at the facility, particularly the average milk yield of about 25 litres per cow daily. 

He described the dairy farm as a glowing example of the state's vision for agricultural industrialization, noting that such ventures align with his administration’s Shared Prosperity agenda.

In what could be a game changer for child nutrition in Ekiti, the Governor also flagged off the “Ikun Milk Day”, a weekly supply of fresh milk to school children in Ikun Ekiti. 

According to the Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Security, Ebenezer Boluwade, plans are already underway to extend the milk distribution to schools across the state when the Federal Government resumes its school feeding programme.

“Our visit today is a reaffirmation of our commitment to supporting investments that improve food security, create jobs, and contribute to the wellbeing of our people. What we have seen here at Ikun is encouraging, and we will continue to provide the right environment for private sector growth,” Governor Oyebanji said.

The Commissioner, who accompanied the Governor on the tour, noted that the Ikun Dairy Farm has not only improved milk production capacity in Ekiti but also served as a model for sustainable livestock development in the country.

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Steve Oribamise Applauds Oloye for Advising Subjects to go for Elective Positions

Mr. Steve Oribamise has applauded Oba Michael Oluwole Ademolaju, the Oloye of Oye Kingdom for urging his subjects to go into elective position in the next political dispensation.     

 Speaking at the inauguration of Oye Ekiti Chamber of Commerce, Oba Ademolaju, recalled that Oye Kingdom was the center of politics in those days, adding that during the days of Action Group, Late Bamise was the party manager while Chief Babalola was a Minister and Oba Aribatise was in the House of Chiefs in Ibadan.    

  The programme which was organized by Oye Ekiti Think Tank group where Mr.. Steve Oribamise is a chairman of sub Committee for Youth Affairs, is expected to open up the eyes of the youth of the community and other interested bodies to key into the many programmes of Oye Think Tank.      

   Mr . Oribamise who holds the title of Asiwaju Odo Araromi of Oye Kingdom thanked Oye Ekiti Think Tank for their efforts to develop Oye Kingdom.

 According to him, their efforts brought Otunba Omotunde Komolafe who piloted the interest of the Hungarian Government to come and invest in agriculture and other profitable agriculture oriented and businesses in Oye Kingdom.

 While speaking at the event, Otunba Omotunde expressed appreciation to Oba Oluwole Ademolaju and his Council of chiefs for the warm reception accorded him.   

He explained that he left Oye Ekiti some 37 years ago and he has not been to the community. 

He was of the view that if the people of the town and it's environs agree, the Hungarian Government will come with experts to train them in agriculture.     

He advised that neighboring communities should be involved to enable the kingdom become the food basket of the state.

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