Ekiti state Governor Biodun Oyebanji Ekiti state Governor Biodun Oyebanji

Ekiti state governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji, has stated the need to strengthen security, safeguard lives and properties as well as prevent future security breaches in the border community warranted his directive regarding the establishment of additional military formations in Eda Oniyo axis, in Ilejemeje local government area of the state.

The governor also ordered the speedy completion of the Divisional Police Station currently under construction in Eda Oniyo, adding that the facility is critical to further strengthen the security architecture of the community. 

Governor Oyebanji gave these directives while receiving a delegation from Eda Oniyo community led by the Eleda of Eda Oniyo, Oba Julius Awolola, on a thank- you visit to his office.

He said his administration remains committed to protecting every part of the state and that no community would be abandoned to criminal elements.

While acknowledging that Eda Oniyo had experienced slow development over the years as a result of prolonged legal dispute over the headquarters of the local government, the governor assured them that the state government would focus on transforming Eda Oniyo into a community befitting its status as a local government headquarters. 

Speaking earlier on behalf of the traditional ruler, Oba Julius Awolola, the president of the Eda Oniyo Progressive Union, Dr Rufus Ojo, said the purpose of their visit was to express the community’s profound appreciation to the governor for his interventions throughout the recent security ordeal.