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Oyebanji pledges sustained investment in Ekiti education sector

Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji has pledged continued investment in education, with focus on infrastructure, teacher development and improved learning outcomes.

By OYEBODE OLUWAFEMI EMMANUEL

1 min read 3 views Updated Oct 12, 2026
 Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to sustained investment in education, saying the sector will remain central to the state’s human-capital development agenda. He said government support would continue across basic, secondary and tertiary education.
The administration has previously highlighted investments in school infrastructure, teacher welfare and institutional reforms while maintaining counterpart funding for basic education projects. Ekiti SUBEB said the state paid more than N9.7 billion in UBEC counterpart funds between 2022 and 2025.
Oyebanji said continued investment is necessary to strengthen learning outcomes, improve facilities and ensure that schools remain stable and competitive. His administration has also stressed the importance of predictable academic calendars and stronger governance across state-owned tertiary institutions.

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Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji has pledged continued investment in education, with focus on infrastructure, teacher development and improved learning outcomes. Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to sustained investment in education, saying the sector will remain central to the state’s human-capital development agenda. He said government support would continue across basic, secondary and...

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  • Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji has pledged continued investment in education, with focus on infrastructure, teacher development and improved learning outcomes.
  • Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to sustained investment in education, saying the sector will remain central to the state’s human-capital development agenda.
  • He said government support would continue across basic, secondary and tertiary education.The administration has previously highlighted investments in school infrastructure, teacher welfare and institutional reforms while maintaining counterpart funding for basic education projects.
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Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji has pledged continued investment in education, with focus on infrastructure, teacher development and improved learning outcomes. Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to sustained investment in education, saying the sector will remain central to the state’s human-capital development agenda. He said government support would continue across basic, secondary and...

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September 27, 2026

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