The Chief Executive Officer of the Federal Housing Authority (FHA), Oyetunde Ojo, has announced that construction of 200 housing units aimed at reducing the housing deficit in Ekiti State will commence after the rainy season, around November or December.
Ojo revealed that Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, had allocated 20 hectares of land and provided a Certificate of Occupancy (C of O) at no cost for the project. He commended the governor for his commitment to attracting developmental projects and investment to the state.
Speaking with journalists in Ado Ekiti on Tuesday, Ojo, a former member of the House of Representatives, said, “The governor, in his usual generous manner, gave us 20 hectares of land along the Ekiti State University Road. We plan to build 200 units of two-bedroom bungalows there, beginning with the first 100 units. The groundbreaking ceremony will hold after the rainy season. All documentation has been finalized, thanks to Mr. Governor, who gave us the C of O free of charge.”
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Ojo described Governor Oyebanji as dependable and result-oriented, adding that his leadership style has continued to strengthen the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ekiti by attracting new members.
According to him, the various federal appointments and developmental projects coming into the state are the combined results of President Bola Tinubu’s goodwill towards Ekiti and Governor Oyebanji’s effective leadership.
He said, “No governor has attracted as many federal appointments and projects to Ekiti as Governor Oyebanji. It shows President Tinubu’s affection for our people and the respect he has for the governor’s leadership.”
Ojo also praised federal appointees from Ekiti for their dedication and contributions to the state’s progress, noting that they have remained committed to the welfare of party members.
Highlighting Oyebanji’s inclusive governance approach, Ojo said, “The governor understands the history of Ekiti and the challenges of our people. He doesn’t discriminate — he governs for everyone, not just the APC. This is the first time we are witnessing such responsiveness. He addresses the needs of the people without political bias and ensures fair distribution of the state’s resources.”
He added that the governor’s fair-mindedness and transparency have earned him massive public support and increased defection from opposition parties, including notable figures like Senator Biodun Olujimi.
“If the governor were not trustworthy or fair, Ekiti people would have rejected him. But his performance speaks for him,” Ojo said.
Taking a swipe at former Governor Kayode Fayemi for criticizing Oyebanji’s cordial relationship with ex-Governor Ayodele Fayose, Ojo said politics thrives on inclusion and numbers.
He queried, “Should I drive people away because they were in another party? Politics is a game of numbers — the more, the better. If Fayose and others are joining us, it only strengthens the APC. Even Fayemi once benefited from such alliances. In 2007 and 2009, and even during the rerun election, didn’t Fayose support him? Back then, he didn’t call them ‘iru wa ogiri wa.’”
Ojo humorously added that “iru and ogiri” (fermented condiments) are what make soup delicious, implying that inclusiveness enriches governance.
According to PUNCH, the Ekiti State Government had earlier approved over ₦12 billion for road construction, housing, and agricultural projects.
According to the Special Adviser to the Governor on Information, Taiwo Olatunbosun, the State Executive Council approved ₦7.3 billion for the rehabilitation of the Ikogosi–Ipole–Efon Alaaye Road. The project aims to ease residents’ hardship, boost socio-economic activities, and enhance security in the area.
Olatunbosun added that the project would involve clearing, earthworks, construction of concrete drains, scarification, pavement, and asphalt laying, with a completion timeline of 24 months.
