Apc ekiti state news
Here are some recent news updates from Ekiti State, Nigeria:
Politics
- APC wins Ekiti State Assembly bye-election: The All Progressives Congress (APC) has won the Ekiti State House of Assembly bye-election held on Saturday, March 27, 2021. The party's candidate, Hon. Femi Adeleye, won the election with 12,000 votes. (Source: Vanguard)
- Ekiti APC chieftain, Senator Ojudu, defects to PDP: Senator Babafemi Ojudu, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ekiti State, has defected to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Ojudu, who was a former Special Adviser to President Muhammadu Buhari on Political Matters, cited lack of internal democracy in the APC as the reason for his defection. (Source: The Nation)
Economy
- Ekiti State government approves N1.5 billion for road construction: The Ekiti State government has approved N1.5 billion for the construction of roads in the state. The project is expected to be completed within 12 months. (Source: The Punch)
- Ekiti farmers lament poor market for their produce: Farmers in Ekiti State have lamented the poor market for their produce, citing lack of storage facilities and poor transportation network as major challenges. The farmers are calling on the government to provide support to improve their livelihood. (Source: Daily Trust)
Health
- Ekiti State government launches COVID-19 vaccination campaign: The Ekiti State government has launched a COVID-19 vaccination campaign aimed at vaccinating 70% of the state's population. The campaign is being implemented in partnership with the World Health Organization (WHO) and other international organizations. (Source: Premium Times)
- Ekiti hospital receives equipment worth N100 million: The Ekiti State government has presented equipment worth N100 million to the Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital (EKSUTH). The equipment includes dialysis machines, incubators, and other medical equipment. (Source: The Nation)
Education
- Ekiti State government approves N500 million for education sector: The Ekiti State government has approved N500 million for the education sector. The fund is expected to be used to improve infrastructure and provide support to teachers in the state. (Source: The Punch)
- Ekiti students protest poor condition of schools: Students in Ekiti State have protested the poor condition of schools in the state, citing lack of infrastructure, inadequate teaching staff, and poor sanitation as major challenges. The students are calling on the government to provide better facilities and improve the overall education system. (Source: Daily Trust)
These are just a few of the recent news updates from Ekiti State, Nigeria. If you're looking for more information, please let me know!