Second term: Oyebanji vows to link education with jobs; Tinubu congratulates him

Author: Rotimi OjomoyelaPublished on: October 16, 2026Country: Nigeria

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Second term: Oyebanji vows to link education with jobs; Tinubu congratulates him

President Bola Tinubu congratulated Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji at his inauguration for a second term and urged him to build on his achievements. Represented in Ado-Ekiti by Vice President Kashim Shettima, Tinubu also called on residents to vote for him on January 16, 2026. Oyebanji pledged to prioritise electricity, agriculture, skills development, job creation and infrastructure, measuring his administration by the practical impact of public investment on residents’ lives. He said he would strengthen links between formal education, practical skills and the changing economy to improve youth employment prospects.

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