Governor Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti State has announced he’ll resume duties on Monday, November 24, 2025, after cutting short his annual leave to address pressing security concerns affecting the region.
Oyebanji revealed this in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media, Olayinka Oyebode on Sunday.
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The New Daily Prime earlier reported that the governor embarked on a two-week break that began on November 9 but was abruptly interrupted on November 19.
This was Oyebanji’s first statutory leaveneighbouringming office in October 2022.
However, rising insecurity in neighboring states compelled him to return to Ekiti early.
Upon his return on November 20, the governor immediately convened a high-level strategic meeting with heads of security agencies in the state to review the local security architecture.
This move is largely seen as a proactive measure to shield Ekiti from the wave of violence reported in nearby border communities, including recent attacks in Kwara State.
Oyebanji has also extended a warm welcome to the leadership of the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE).
The governor congratulated the body on the success of its 21st Annual Conference held recently in Abuja and expressed delight that Ekiti State will host the Guild’s Standing Committee Meeting.
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The meeting is scheduled to hold from November 23 to 24, 2025, at the renowned Ikogosi Warm Springs Resort.
The governor is expected to engage with the media executives as part of his resumed official itinerary.
This newspaper reported a series of security incidents across the country, ranging from an attack on a church in Kwara State to the kidnapping of schoolchildren in Kebbi and Niger States.
Gunmen attacked a Catholic Apostolic Church (CAC) in Kwara State, while 25 students were abducted in Kebbi State and over 100 taken in Niger State.
