Ekiti BPP Boss Folorunsho Affirms Transparency in State Projects Contract Awards

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The Director General of the Ekiti State Bureau of Public Procurement, Pastor James. Folorunsho has reaffirmed that contracts awarded by the State Government always undergo transparent procurement processes , accessible to the All through the Bureau’s e-portal.

Speaking at the 2024 Procurement Clinic with the theme : “Fostering Efficiency and Transparency in Public Procurement,” Pastor Folorunsho stressed that the present administration’s commitment to ensuring that every contract awarded follows due process.

“We have an efficient e-portal and e-certification pin place. Everything we do at the Bureau of Public Procurement is visible globally because transparency and accountability are our topmost priorities in Ekiti State,” Pastor Folorunsho explained during the clinic held at the Lady Jibowu Conference Hall in Ado-Ekiti.

The event, which was attended by members of the State Executive Council, heads of commissions, agencies, and key stakeholders, served as a platform to address public procurement challenges and ensure the effective implementation of the 2025 budget.

The BPP Boss outlined the bureau’s efforts, including the introduction of e-registration, e-bid opening, and e-tendering modules in four key ministries, along with plans to expand participation by women-owned businesses in public procurement.

The clinic also featured six presentations by different facilitators from the ministry.

The presentations covered critical areas including : Understanding the procurement process and modules; Procurement planning and budgeting; Taxation and tax deductions and women inclusion in Ekiti’s public procurement system, among others.

He lauded Governor Oyebanji’s administration for its strategic focus on delivering the dividends of democracy to the people of Ekiti, noting that “the administration is deliberately purposeful in advancing the six development agendas.”

The Director General thanked the governor for his unwavering support, and he extended his appreciation to all participants for their dedication to ensuring the success of public procurement in the state.
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Governor Oyebanji is fully committed to Preservation of Arts, Culture and Way of Life of Ekiti- SSG

The Secretary to Ekiti State Government, Dr. Habibat Adubiaro, has lauded Governor Biodun Oyebanji for his commitment to the promotion of arts, culture, tourism and way of life of the people of the State.

Speaking in Ado-Ekiti while receiving members of the Ekiti Dialect Noble Foundation who paid her a courtesy visit to her office, the State Scribe said the Governor had spared no efforts in promoting and marketing the rich cultural heritage of the state since assuming office in 2022

She commended the foundation for its efforts at preserving and promoting the Ekiti dialect, noting that many citizens of the State proudly displayed their language skills on social media, garnering global appreciation for the Ekiti dialect.

She highlighted that Governor Oyebanji is fully supportive of such initiatives and is determined to ensure the Ekiti dialect and culture thrive both within and beyond the state.

“The governor is ready to support this initiative so that our language can be fully established wherever we go,” she remarked.

Adubiaro stressed that in furtherance of the commitment to of Government to cultural preservation, Governor Oyebanji had commenced the construction of a befitting arts and cultural center in the state.

This, according her would provide a platform to enhance the recognition and preservation of the Ekiti dialect and culture.

In his remarks ,the Chairman of the Ekiti Dialect Noble Foundation, Mr Omoniyi Dabi said the main objective of the Foundation is to foster unity among Ekiti sons and daughters worldwide and to promote the importance of the Ekiti dialect.

The visit was part of activities to mark the first anniversary of the foundation and to promote the Ekiti culture and dialect.

The foundation is a registered organization with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) and works in partnership with the Ekiti State Ministry of Arts and Culture.