Lagos, Nigeria – April 11, 2025 – Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji will tonight accept two prestigious awards in Lagos, celebrating his exceptional governance and energy-sector reforms.
The Vanguard Personality of the Year Award for Good Governance and Energy Times’ Energy Governor of the Year Award will spotlight his impactful leadership.
Meanwhile, both ceremonies will occur simultaneously at separate venues: the Eko Hotel Convention Center on Victoria Island and Oriental Hotel in Lekki.
Chief Press Secretary Ekiti confirmed the honors, emphasizing their focus on leaders driving national progress.
Nominated last month, Oyebanji received formal letters at his Ado-Ekiti office, signaling broad recognition of his administration’s achievements.
Transitioning to specifics, Vanguard Newspaper praised his inclusive governance model, which prioritizes infrastructure and human capital development.
Their statement highlighted Ekiti’s rapid growth under his policies, crediting his strategic investments in education, healthcare, and rural connectivity.
Similarly, Energy Times lauded Oyebanji for revolutionizing power infrastructure.
By reconnecting disconnected communities to the national grid and linking public institutions to an Independent Power Plant, his administration boosted energy reliability statewide.
Furthermore, these initiatives reduced operational costs for hospitals and schools, directly improving service delivery.
Responding to the accolades, Governor Oyebanji thanked organizers while redirecting praise to his team and citizens. “These awards reflect collective effort, not individual triumph,” he asserted.
“Every milestone stems from Ekiti’s united commitment to progress.”
His humility resonated with supporters, reinforcing his reputation as a leader who elevates community over personal acclaim.
Notably, this recognition follows Oyebanji’s recent Silverbird Man of the Year Award, celebrated at an event graced by former governors and dignitaries.
Each honor underscores his consistent dedication to transformative governance.
As he prepares for tonight’s ceremonies, the dual awards symbolize both personal distinction and statewide advancement.
Ultimately, these accolades validate Ekiti’s journey toward sustainable development under Oyebanji’s stewardship.
By bridging infrastructure gaps and fostering collaboration, his administration sets a benchmark for leadership in Nigeria.
Tonight’s events will not only celebrate his vision but also inspire renewed momentum for Ekiti’s future.