ANALYSIS: Oyebanji's three years as Ekiti governor: Progress and mixed reviews

Governor Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti State, Nigeria, is nearing the end of his first term, having assumed office on October 16, 2022, under the All Progressives Congress (APC) "Continuity for Shared Prosperity" banner. His administration has made significant strides in road infrastructure, a key area where residents and party officials largely give high marks. Projects include the 21km Ikere–Igbara Odo road, the 19.8km Ado–Iworoko–Ifaki Federal Road, and the 17km Ring Road Phase I, among others.

A notable achievement is the completion and operationalization of the Ekiti Agro-Allied International Cargo Airport in October 2025, a project initiated by the previous Fayemi administration. The airport's development also saw a substantial investment from legal luminary Afe Babalola, founder of Afe Babalola University, Ado Ekiti (ABUAD), who injected billions of naira to aid its completion. The government further allocated 1,000 hectares for a permanent NAF facility to bolster security and investor confidence.

In agriculture, the Oyebanji administration has successfully engaged over 5,000 youths in commercial farming through cluster initiatives. Commissioner for Information, Taiwo Olatunbosun, highlighted the positive economic impact, citing National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) data that places Ekiti lowest in food inflation due to this agricultural surge. The state also boasts food security projects like the Ilu Eye Aggregation Hub and the "Ounje Ekiti" retail outlet for affordable food.

The administration has also prioritized health and education. Several hospitals have been rehabilitated and equipped, alongside primary health centers across the state. The 80-bed EKSUTH facility was recently commissioned. In education, over 2,000 teachers have been recruited, and ₦14 billion has been invested in 203 public secondary schools. Despite these efforts, some residents and party chieftains have expressed mixed opinions on various policies and deliverables over the past three and a half years, with about eight months remaining in his current term.

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Ounje Ekiti is the retail outlet for affordable food located in Ado Ekiti.