From John Adeleye, Ado –Ekiti
The Governor of Ekiti State, Mr Biodun Oyebanji has approved the appointment of nine members of the Board of Ekiti State Development and Investment Promotion Agency (EKDIPA).
A statement by the Special Adviser on Media to the Governor, Mr Yinka Oyebode, the nomination is in line with the provision of Section 7 of the EKDIPA Law, 2019, which provides for a Board to be chaired by the Governor; and a Vice Chairman to be appointed by the Governor from the private sector.
“The law also stipulates that membership should include two serving commissioners whose portfolios are connected to development and investments; and six other persons, two of whom shall be women, to be chosen from various professional backgrounds.
“The Board shall, among other roles, promote policies and transparent procedures that will enable the Government to work with potential investors and business partners to develop the natural resources base and assets of the State.
“ It shall also develop appropriate institutional and regulatory framework for investment promotion and facilitation in the state.
The nominees are:
1.H.E. Biodun Oyebanji – Chairman
2.Chief Kelvin Dele Oye- Vice Chairman
3.Ms. Adedoyin Ayobami Adelabu – Member
4.Engr. Alaba Owoyemi – Member
5.Mrs Olatokunbo Fagbemi – Member
6.Mr Emmanuel Akinwunmi – Member
7.Dr Tope Aroge – Member
8.Mrs Tayo Adeola – Member
9.Mr. Akintunde Oyebode – Member
“The appointments take immediate effect.”
