The Promise Kept: Fayemi's Valedictory Speech

The Promise Kept: Fayemi's Valedictory Speech

Wednesday, October 15, 2014 9:15 am


These were the promises made and these are the promises we kept.

Regarding infrastructure, we pledged road construction and rural electrification. We vowed an Urban Renewal Initiative, including affordable housing. Ninety percent of Ekiti roads are now motorable.

These were the promises made and these are the promises we kept.

In agricultural development, we inaugurated programs like the agri-business summit and youth commercial agricultural development programme among other initiatives. We also promised cottage industries in the Agro-allied sector and skills development in Agriculture.

These were the promises made and these are the promises we kept.

In education, we brought free primary and secondary education and teacher merit reform. We enhanced the instruction and infrastructure of our universities.

These were the promises made and these are the promises we kept.

In Health Care, we improved community-based health services and established free medical services for the vulnerable and elderly.

These were the promises made and these are the promises we kept.

Regarding industrial development, we established a state holding company to make wise decisions and manage the state’s investment portfolio. We founded the Ekiti Knowledge Zone to use the vast knowledge and skills of our people to catalyze economic development.

These were the promises made and these are the promises we kept.

In tourism, we turned Ikogosi Warm Springs Resort into a known tourist and meeting site. Also, the number of hotels in the state has multiplied during our term, meaning we attracted more and more visitors to Ekiti.

These are the promises made and these are the promises we kept.

Regarding Gender Equality and Empowerment

In addition to the Gender violence prohibition law, we passed an Equal Opportunities Law forbidding gender discrimination in matters of employment, housing and education. We also strengthened social programs for women and children, including the establishment of the Soup Kitchen and Food Bank.


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