Ekiti State Governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi has inaugurated a 20-member Transition Committee and a 4-member Advisory Council ahead of the inauguration of the Governor-elect, Mr Biodun Oyebanji on October 15th.
At the ceremony in Ado Ekiti,Dr Fayemi said the Transition Committee headed by the Secretary to the State Government, Mr Foluso Daramola would interact with the outgoing government to ensure a seamless transition and effective receipt of detailed handover notes.
The Governor said the committee would also study the state of affairs of the present administration, review the programmes and projects of MDAs and map out strategies for a smooth transition from the incumbent to the incoming.
Governor Fayemi said, the 4-man Advisory Council on its part headed by the Deputy Governor, Otunba Bisi Egbeyemi was saddled with the responsibility of addressing unresolved issues by the transition committee.
Dr Fayemi said he was delighted that the Ekiti electorate overwhelmingly voted for the APC and its candidate, Mr Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji to consolidate on the achievements of the outgoing administration.
He Described Biodun Oyebanji as the symbol of hope for the future of the state and appealed to Ekiti residents to remain vigilant and cooperative to uphold the non-partisan, exh
Dr Fayemi affirmed that the Governor-elect would be coming to office based on his track records as an experienced public administrator, and a true home-grown leader who understands the yearnings of the people
He expressed his appreciation to the members of the Transition Committee and Advisory Council for accepting to serve the state in this capacity, informing them that they have just six weeks to complete the task more so when the details of their assignment was already clearly stated in the transition law.
Earlier, the Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr Wale Fapohunda SAN stressed the need for the transition committee to go through the transition law in the discharge of their responsibilities which would guide them appropriately.
Responding on behalf of members of the committee a member of the national assembly Senator Olubunmi Adetumbi promised that they would do the job to the best of their ability and within the ambit of the law.
