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God's guidance is key to Ekiti's prosperity, says Governor Oyebanji

From The Punch · () English

Translated from English and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji stated his reliance on divine guidance for leading the state toward peace and economic prosperity.
  • He highlighted adherence to honesty and transparency in pursuing his administration's six-point agenda since 2022.
  • Oyebanji credited God's direction for the state's progress and expressed commitment to continued sacrificial work for Ekiti's betterment.

Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji attributes the state's progress and potential for peace and economic prosperity to divine guidance. Speaking at the Evening of Praise event in Ado Ekiti, Oyebanji, represented by his deputy Mrs. Monisade Afuye, stressed that seeking God's direction is paramount for his administration's success.

The Evening of Praise was not just conceptualised as a gathering for funfair, but to seek divine direction that can save the people from economic doldrums, poverty and lift Ekiti to the pedestal of prosperity and greatness I had dreamt for the state.

— Biodun OyebanjiSpeaking at the Evening of Praise event in Ado Ekiti.

Since assuming office in 2022, Oyebanji's administration has pursued a six-point agenda aimed at making Ekiti a land of prosperity. He expressed gratitude for not having disappointed the people and for maintaining their confidence in his leadership regarding the state's economic development. The governor views the Evening of Praise not merely as a social gathering but as a crucial avenue for seeking divine direction to overcome economic challenges and elevate Ekiti.

While acknowledging the necessity of human effort and intelligence, Oyebanji underscored God's direction as the primary catalyst for achieving desired outcomes. He noted the positive impact of the program on the state's economy and the peace of its people, attributing their progress to divine intervention. Oyebanji also commended his cabinet members for prioritizing God in their leadership and encouraged citizens to attend future editions.

We thank God that this programme has been yielding positive results on the economic situation of the state and thus bringing peace to our people. Ekiti has been able to make it this far owing to God’s direction.

— Biodun OyebanjiHighlighting the impact of the Evening of Praise program.

"We put in our little efforts and we are achieving greatness because God is on our side and he knows that we accord Him the respect that He deserves," Oyebanji stated. He pledged to continue working diligently and sacrificially, fostering partnerships, and maintaining unwavering faith in God's guidance to make Ekiti greater, more peaceful, and economically buoyant.

We put in our little efforts and we are achieving greatness because God is on our side and he knows that we accord Him the respect that He deserves.

— Biodun OyebanjiExplaining the source of the state's achievements.
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Originally published by The Punch in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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