Wife of Ekiti State Governor Dr Olayemi Oyebanji has appealed to local
contractors and other well-to-do individuals in Ekiti State to
patronize indigenous artisans to discourage capital flight.
The Governor’s wife made the call in Ado Ekiti while receiving the
Ekiti State Caterers Association of Nigeria and the Ekiti Women wing
of the All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN).
Dr Oyebanji said given jobs to non indigenes would have multiplier
effects on the state’s economy, adding that such capital flight could
be prevented if the caterers and other artisans within the state were
put into consideration.
Earlier, the Chairperson of the Caterers Association, Mrs Stella
Abiodun-Akinola had emphasized the commitment of the group to the
present administration and the people of the state.
She solicited for more synergy with the government to further enhance
the ongoing all-round development in the state.
In another development, the First Lady has promised to be one of the
major promoters of the women wing of AFAN to ensure they are captured
in various Agricultural policies and programmes of government.
In her own remarks, the leader of the women farmers Mrs. Pereao
Omolola called for security of farmers to reduce herdsmen invasion on
farms and empowerment of members to achieve their set objectives.
She promised that the Association would continue to maintain standard
as well as contributing its quota to the economic development of the
state.
