Biodun Oyebanji

Biodun Oyebanji

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Biodun Oyebanji is the Governor of Ekiti State, Nigeria. He has shown commitment to supporting local talent and initiatives in the state, including backing the culinary scholarship awarded to Chef Dammy, which aims to empower young chefs in their professional journeys.

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Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has expressed appreciation to the people of the state for their overwhelming support, which culminated in his re-election in the June 20 governorship poll.

Oyebanji Thanks Voters, Seeks PDP, ADC Su
The Punch·NigeriaNigeria· 2026-06-22
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Biodun Oyebanji was re-elected as the governor of Ekiti State for another four-year term.

South-West APC Hails Voters Over Oyebanji's
The Punch·NigeriaNigeria· 2026-06-22
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Biodun Oyebanji dedicated his victory in the Ekiti State governorship election to President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms.

Ekiti Governor Credits Tinubu's Reform
The Punch·NigeriaNigeria· 2026-06-21
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Biodun Oyebanji's landslide victory is seen as a reflection of his popularity and good governance.

Ekiti election: Oyebanji's victory a reward for outstanding performance - Sanwo-Olu
The Punch·NigeriaNigeria· 2026-06-21
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Biodun Oyebanji has thanked voters in the state following his re-election in the governorship poll.

Oyebanji celebrates re-election, thanks Ekiti voters
The Punch·NigeriaNigeria· 2026-06-21
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Biodun Oyebanji is the first Ekiti governor to secure back-to-back re-election since the return to democratic rule in 1999.

First Ekiti gov since 1999 to win back-
The Punch·NigeriaNigeria· 2026-06-21
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Biodun Oyebanji is the incumbent Governor seeking a second term in the Ekiti State governorship election.

INEC Uploads 83% of Results on IReV
The Punch·NigeriaNigeria· 2026-06-20
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Oluyede urged the people of the state to make sure that the present Biodun Oyebanji’s All Progressives Congress-led government ends on June 20 through votes that would liberate Ekiti State.

Ekiti PDP Candidate Hails Court Order to Publish His Name
The Punch·NigeriaNigeria· 2026-03-07
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Biodun Oyebanji is the Ekiti State Governor and All Progressives Congress governorship candidate seeking re-election.

Oyebanji Unveils 5,000 Canvassers for Ekiti 2026 Bid
The Punch·NigeriaNigeria· 2026-03-07
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Biodun Oyebanji is the governor whose administration is committed to improving transportation infrastructure in Ekiti State.

Ekiti approves N15.2bn for major road reconstruction
The Punch·NigeriaNigeria· 2025-12-14
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Taiwo Olatunbosun

Governor Biodun Oyebanji’s performance across sectors including security, infrastructure, agriculture, healthcare, and education has been assessed positively.

Oyebanji's Performance Exceeds Expectations in Ekiti
The Punch·NigeriaNigeria· 2025-09-06
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Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has expressed the state government’s readiness to partner with the National Automotive Design and Development Council to further explore investment opportunities.

Ekiti Automotive Investment: Oyebanji Seeks NADDC Partnershi
The Punch·NigeriaNigeria· 2025-07-09
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Biodun Oyebanji is the Ekiti State Governor who spoke about the importance of democracy in Nigeria.

26 Years of Unbroken Progress
The Punch·NigeriaNigeria· 2025-06-12
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Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji, expressed condolences on Igbalajobi’s passing.

Ekiti ETF Chair Dies: Governor Oyebanji Mourns
The Punch·NigeriaNigeria· 2025-06-11
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Caleb Igbalajobi
Caleb Igbalajobi

Governor Biodun Oyebanji’s development strides in the state have garnered strong support for his re-election.

Ekiti Governor Seeks Re-election: Strong Support Gathers
The Punch·NigeriaNigeria· 2025-06-08
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Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, stressed the importance of love, brotherhood, and peaceful coexistence among Muslims and adherents of other religions.

Sallah: Tinubu promises economic rebound, urges prayers for soldiers
The Punch·NigeriaNigeria· 2025-06-06
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Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji was lauded for his support for healthcare delivery in the state.

Ekiti health centres get 100 birth attendants
The Punch·NigeriaNigeria· 2025-06-05
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Biodun Oyebanji is currently serving his first term as the Governor of Ekiti State until October 2026.

Before We’re Carried Away by Oyebanji’s Endorsements
The Punch·NigeriaNigeria· 2025-06-04
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Biodun Oyebanji is the governor of Ekiti State, whose vision for development is supported by the Assembly.

Ekiti assembly passed 24 bills, 63 resolutions in two years -Lawmakers
The Punch·NigeriaNigeria· 2025-06-03
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Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has charged local governments in the state to harness the potential in financial autonomy to scale up service delivery to the grassroots.

Oyebanji urges LGs to leverage autonomy for development
The Punch·NigeriaNigeria· 2025-06-02
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Biodun Oyebanji has assured the All Progressive Congress members in the state that there is no cause for alarm as far as the 2026 Ekiti governorship election is concerned.

Oyebanji assures APC members of 2026 governorship victory
The Punch·NigeriaNigeria· 2025-05-31
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Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, who adopted Sanwo-Olu’s assertions, added that the conferment reflected the wisdom of the traditional institution.

Bamidele, Sanwo-Olu, Oyebanji hail Tinubu two years in office
The Punch·NigeriaNigeria· 2025-05-25
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Biodun Oyebanji is the Governor of Ekiti State whose second-term endorsement is causing division within the APC.

Oyebanji’s second-term endorsement divides Ekiti APC
The Punch·NigeriaNigeria· 2025-05-20
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Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has called on the Nigeria Police Force to deploy additional personnel to the state to further enhance security.

Oyebanji demands more police personnel in Ekiti
The Punch·NigeriaNigeria· 2025-05-15
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Governor Biodun Oyebanji's administration is committed to quality jobs and project specifications.

Ekiti warns contractors to adhere to project specs, timelines
The Punch·NigeriaNigeria· 2025-05-11
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James Folorunso
James Folorunso

Governor Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti State was one of the governors who met with President Tinubu.

Tinubu’s week of caps and the new Pope
The Punch·NigeriaNigeria· 2025-05-11
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Olayemi Oyebanji commended her husband, Biodun Oyebanji, for his giant steps that have made Ekiti State the state with the highest number of women in governance across the nation.

Oyebanji's wife champions reserved seats for women in assemblies
The Punch·NigeriaNigeria· 2025-05-07
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