Doctors accuse Ekiti of paying lip service to healthcare, workers’ welfare

The National Association of Government General and Medical Dental Practitioners (NAGGMDP) in Ekiti State has accused the state government of paying lip service to delivering the desired healthcare services to the people of state. It made made the accusation in a statement jointly signed by Dr Kolawole Adeniyi and Dr Toyese Adeleye, its Chairman and […]

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Fayemi orders random COVID-19 test for teachers, pupils

Ekiti State Governor, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, has directed a random sampling COVID-19 test of students and teachers to assess their risk level ahead of resumption. He expressed optimism that COVID-19 protocols would be strictly adhered to as SS3 class preparing for West African Examinations Council (WAEC) will resume August 10, while resumption date for JSS […]

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Ekiti workers suspend strike as govt meets demands

The organised labour in Ekiti State has suspended its three day warning strike embarked upon to protest the state government’s failure to pay its members’ entitlements. The industrial action which began on Monday was suspended indefinitely sequel to the government’s readiness to meet some of the demands outlined by organised labour at a meeting held […]

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Ekiti medical workers raise alarm on poor service conditions

By Banji Ayoola Three weeks into doctors’ strike in Ekiti State, medical and health workers in the state have raised an alarm that the alleged poor service conditions prevailing are crippling the state’s Health sector. They said that the condition they are experiencing, if left unchecked urgently by the state government, may be disastrous and […]

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Fayemi will soon return to his desk – Deputy, Egbeyemi

Ekiti State Deputy Governor, Otunba Bisi Egbeyemi, on Friday called on residents of the state to offer prayers for speedy recovery for his boss, Governor Kayode Fayemi from COVID-19 infection. He made the call in a statement by his media aide, Mr Odunayo Ogunmola, praying for a speedy recovery for his boss. He urged the […]

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Fayemi tests positive for COVID-19, delegates office to deputy

Chairman of Nigeria Governors Forum, NGF, and Ekiti State Governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi, has tested positive to COVID-19. He announced this on Wednesday in a tweet saying: “I took my third Covid-19 test yesterday and it came back positive. I’m generally ok and I’m already self isolating at home and receiving the best of care from my medical team. […]

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Ekiti begins face mask enforcement today, sets up special offences court

Bans commercial drivers, cyclists from carrying erring passengers Ekiti State Government swould from today begin aggressive enforcement of compulsory use of face masks and observation of physical distancing, with stiffer penalty awaiting defaulters to stem COVID-19 spread. It also stated that those found breaching the outlined protocols would be prosecuted with appropriate legal sanctions, such […]

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