Ekiti state news 2018
Here are some news highlights from Ekiti State in 2018:
Politics
- April 2018: The All Progressives Congress (APC) won the Ekiti State governorship election, with Kayode Fayemi emerging as the winner. Fayemi, a former Minister of Mines and Steel Development, defeated the incumbent Governor Ayodele Fayose of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in a closely contested election.
- June 2018: The Ekiti State House of Assembly impeached Governor Fayose, citing gross misconduct and financial recklessness. However, the impeachment was later nullified by the Court of Appeal.
Economy
- January 2018: The Ekiti State Government launched a N10 billion bond to finance infrastructure development projects in the state.
- August 2018: The state government signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Federal Government to establish a rice processing plant in the state.
Health
- March 2018: The Ekiti State Government launched a free healthcare programme for pregnant women and children under the age of five.
- October 2018: The state government launched a campaign against malaria, with a focus on distributing insecticide-treated bed nets to residents.
Education
- February 2018: The Ekiti State Government launched a free education policy, which made education free for all students in public schools.
- September 2018: The state government launched a vocational training programme for students in public schools.
Security
- May 2018: The Ekiti State Government launched a security outfit, known as the Ekiti State Security Network Agency, to combat crime and maintain law and order in the state.
- November 2018: The state government launched a campaign against cultism and other social vices in schools.
Infrastructure
- July 2018: The Ekiti State Government launched a road construction project, which aimed to upgrade the state's road network.
- December 2018: The state government launched a project to upgrade the Ado-Ekiti Airport, which is expected to boost economic activities in the state.
These are just a few of the news highlights from Ekiti State in 2018. If you're looking for more information, please let me know!