The Ekiti State Executive Council, chaired by Governor Biodun Oyebanji, has given approval for projects worth N9.829 billion aimed at major infrastructure upgrades and economic expansion during its 9th meeting conducted via Zoom on Tuesday.
The largest allocation is N7.7 billion for rebuilding road networks around the new flyover in Ado-Ekiti, covering stretches such as Matthew Road to St Paul’s Anglican Church, Ijigbo–Ojido–Odo Ado, Mugbagba, Ojumose/Post Office through Ewi’s Palace Road, and Atikankan to Baptist Church Road. Step Development Limited will handle the projects to reduce traffic pressure and stimulate business activity around the Old Garage and central Ado-Ekiti area.
The council also endorsed N1.064 billion for electricity extension and transformer installation in underserved and unserved communities including Ise Ekiti, Orun Ekiti, Fiwasaye, Abe Koko, Onala (Afao Road, Ado-Ekiti), Oke-Ureje, Itamo, Agelusi Crescent, Judges Quarters, Ajilosun, Iwaro (Ayo Fasanmi Area), Ilokun, Marina, Fabian, Irona Tuntun (Omisanjana), Okemesi Ekiti, and Temidire (Oketoro Quarters, Iyin Ekiti). The Ekiti State Electricity Board will carry out the work through direct labour within a three-month period.
A further N1.065 billion was approved for building a permanent site for the Ekiti Start-up Garage in Ado-Ekiti under the Ministry of Innovation, Science and Digital Economy. Supported by UNDP, the centre will offer training, incubation, high-speed internet, co-working areas, and investor connections for emerging innovators. Kelvinkay Global Nigeria Limited is assigned to finish the project within 12 weeks.
Another decision saw the council approving the submission of the Ekiti State Revenue Administration Bill 2025 to the State Assembly. The legislation aims to improve revenue assessment, collection, enforcement, and accounting at both state and local government levels through the Ekiti State Internal Revenue Service.
The meeting further approved the presentation of eight FRILIA (Framework for Responsible and Inclusive Land-Intensive Agriculture) toolkits, an investment approval workflow document, and an implementation plan to the State Assembly. Produced with World Bank backing under the SABER programme, the documents are mandatory for accessing $4.5 million in 2026.
According to officials, the FRILIA measures will enhance fairness in agricultural land acquisition, strengthen engagement with communities, and support major agribusiness investments in towns and rural areas across Ekiti, aligning with the state’s Ease of Doing Business priorities.
