The Governor of Ekiti State and Chairman, Nigeria Governors' Forum, Dr. Kayode Fayemi @kfayemi will be the guest speaker at the Chatham House, London, UK on Tuesday.
He will be delivering a paper on “The Role of Nigeria's State Governments in Recovery: Responses to COVID-19 linked Challenges” at the virtual Conference, which will hold via zoom.
According to the organisers, the Conference will commence from 13:00 (GMT, London) and 2.00 pm Nigerian time, under the chairmanship of Elizabeth Donnelly, Deputy Director and Research Fellow, Africa Programme, Chatham House.
The Conference will be live-streamed via the Chatham House Africa Programme's Facebook page and other platforms.
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Governor of Ekiti State, Dr Fayemi @kfayemi has approved the appointment of Mr Akin Rotimi @iamakinrotimi as Special Adviser on Communications and Strategy.
Mr. Rotimi is taking over from Mrs. Sola Salako-Ajulo @purrples,
who resigned recently to take up an appointment as a member of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Tribunal, (representing the Southwest).
A renowned Communications Strategist, Rotimi possesses extensive experience in the private and public sectors.
EKITI LIFTS CURFEW ON STATE AND RESTRICTIONS ON RELIGIOUS WORSHIPS
Ekiti State Government has lifted the curfew imposed on the State with effect from 6am on Sunday, November 1, 2020.
In a statement made available to newsmen, the State Commissioner for Information and Values Orientation, Hon. Akin Omole explained that the decision to lift the curfew was taken after an assessment of the security situation and the restoration of relative peace in the State.
The commissioner added that the State Governor, Dr. Kayode Fayemi @kfayemi also approved the lifting of the restrictions placed on religious gatherings during the coronavirus pandemic #COVID19 with effect from the same date, November 1, 2020.
Today, Governor Fayemi @kfayemi inaugurated members of Ekiti State Judicial Panel of Inquiry into Allegations of Human Rights Violations against Police Officers including disbanded SARS Operatives at the Governor's Office, Ado Ekiti.
Governor Fayemi also announced the establishment of a Victims Compensation Fund to enable speedy payment of monetary compensation to deserving victims. This, according to him would enable the panel to respond appropriately to the urgent needs of victims of rights violations.
Governor Fayemi, at the brief event, also apologised to victims of the #ENDSARS protests in the state and assured the people of the state that his government would continue to take deliberate measures to protect lives and properties.
The Government of Ekiti State has observed with growing concern how the #ENDSARS protest, which started as a peaceful protest against police brutality by youths in Ekiti State, has been hijacked by some hoodlums.
The hoodlums have capitalised on the #ENDSARS protest to rape, assault, rob and extort innocent citizens across the State. These are in addition to the wanton destruction of properties, particularly private properties.
Government is concerned that if this state of affairs is allowed to continue unabated, it will lead to a breakdown of law and order thereby threatening the wellbeing of the people of Ekiti State.
GOVERNOR FAYEMI NAMES MEMBERS OF EKITI STATE JUDICIAL PANEL ON HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATIONS BY POLICE OFFICERS, SARS OPERATIVES, AND OTHER PERSONS
The Governor of Ekiti State, Dr. @kfayemi, has directed the immediate establishment of Ekiti State Judicial Panel of Inquiry into Allegations of Human Rights Violations against Police Officers including officers of the Special Anti- Robbery Squad (SARS) and other Persons.
Members of the Panel are:
1) Honourable Justice Cornelius Akintayo (Rtd) – Chairman
2) Mr. Dipo Ayeni, Commissioner of Police (Rtd)
3) Mrs. Yetunde Kolawole, State Counsel- (Representing the Honourable Attorney-General & Commissioner for Justice)