By Editor
Thursday July 10, 2025, precisely a week today, the much awaited roundtable organized by a think thank non governmental advocacy organisation- Ekiti Future Agenda (EFA) will hold
The crucial event is the first in the series of the agenda setting programs of the organization ahead of next year governorship election in Ekiti State.
In a press statement by the cross-generational organization, the event is set to engage relevant stakeholders in Ekiti State in an objective evaluation of the administration of Governor Biodun Oyebanji, who is obviously seeking re-election for a second term.
Lead team and convener of the event, Adesina Adetola said of the event; “The event, with the theme: Approaching 2026: How Far, How Well, So Far? focuses on BAO’s 6 Pillars Of Administration and designed to critically evaluate Oyebanji’s administration’s achievement so far, based on its 6-points agenda summarized thus; Governance, Youth Development and Job Creation, Human Capital Development, Agriculture and Rural Development, Infrastructure and Industrialization as well as Arts, Culture and Tourism.
“This will be done with relative objectivity, sincerity and assessment that is devoid of partisanship.”
“The event is expected to have a good number of political stakeholders, union leaders, youths, students, professionals, artisans, market women, pressmen, members of the opposition parties among others as participants will be chaired and moderated by the State’s Commissioner for Information, Taiwo Olatunbosun while, the Director General, Office of Transformation and Service Delivery (OTSD), Engr. John Moyo Ekundayo will be the Lead Discussant.
Speaking further Adetola said; “The choices of Olatunbosun and Ekundayo are for obvious reasons, they are to give appropriate facts and figures for the participants to evaluate and appraise. Someone outside the government circle wouldn’t be able to provide this adequately.” Adetola said.
Over the Years, Ekiti Future Agenda has initiated and executed numbers of activities, projects and interventions in Ekiti State. Typically, in giving back value to the State, these are in form of advocacy, schemes and education, which have become defining moments in the annals of the state’s development.
The Ekiti Future Agenda Roundtable since 2010 is primarily a conversation on development of Ekiti State with the main aim and objective of serving as a rendezvous of ideas and strategies towards development of Ekiti State in all areas.
Responding to a question on the need to appraise the Governor before the expiration of his term Adetola said;
“It is about a year to the next governorship election and politics is everywhere in Ekiti. It has not only dominated the media space, it has also consumed the thoughts and voices of many people in both the public spaces and private arenas.
“It is a fact that Ekiti politics is complex and dynamic. While there is a good number of factors that determine its direction and influence and potentials. It is on record that the emergence of BAO as Governor unprecedentedly ensured a transition of government within the same political party, first of its kind in the political history of the State.
“Expectedly, the Governor is projected to score another first Governor to have an interrupted two terms in office. Therefore the stake becomes higher and the game becomes more interesting” he said
The explosive brainstorming session which promises to be an exciting experience will hold next Thursday at Adetiloye Hall, Ado Ekiti. Time: 10 am
