Vice President Shettima’s Scheduled Working Visit to Ekiti Confirms Tinubu’s Governance Trust in Oyebanji, Says APC

ADO-EKITI — The All Progressives Congress (APC) has declared that the scheduled official working visit of Vice President Kashim Shettima to Ekiti State on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, is a resounding vote of confidence by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the administrative direction and development scorecard of Governor Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji.

In a formal statement released on Monday, June 8, in Ado-Ekiti, the APC State Publicity Secretary, Segun Dipe, asserted that the Vice President’s arrival goes far beyond typical state protocol. Instead, the party described it as an explicit validation of a sub-national government that has successfully aligned its domestic programs with federal development goals.

A Robust Project Delivery Itinerary

Vice President Shettima, who is visiting the fountain of knowledge for the second time in an official capacity since the administration’s inception, will be received on arrival by Governor Oyebanji and top-tier state officials at the Ekiti Agro-Allied International Cargo Airport in Ado-Ekiti.

According to official briefings from the state government, the Vice President’s one-day itinerary is packed with high-impact economic and infrastructure milestones:

• The Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu Flyover: The commissioning of the newly completed 1.2-kilometre flyover at Okeyinmi, Ado-Ekiti. This structure stands as the second-ever flyover in the history of the state capital and is celebrated as a flagship legacy project of the Oyebanji administration to ease central urban gridlock.

• The Ekiti Knowledge Zone (EKZ): Performing the formal groundbreaking ceremony for the tech-and-innovation hub. This initiative aims to transform the state’s strong educational reputation into a digital economy engine capable of creating thousands of technology jobs for youth.

• EFCC Zonal Office Commissioning: The inauguration of the newly constructed Zonal Office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) situated along the Old Iyin Road in the state capital, signaling deep institutional cooperation on transparency.

   [The Ekiti Sub-National Development Grid - June 2026]
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   { Physical Capital }              { Human & Digital Capital }
    • 1.2km Asiwaju Flyover           • Ekiti Knowledge Zone Hub
    • Agro-Allied Cargo Airport       • MSME Clinic Network Expansion
    • Urban Road Rehabilitation       • Tech Sector Job Matching

The Merging of Policy Visions

Reflecting on the deeper policy implications of the visit, the APC publicity scribe remarked that the ongoing governance model in Ekiti bridges the gap between federal intent and local execution.

“These legacy projects embody a seamless convergence of President Tinubu’s ‘Renewed Hope’ agenda at the center and Governor Oyebanji’s ‘Shared Prosperity’ framework at the grassroots level,” Dipe stated. “Beyond the tangible concrete, steel, and digital infrastructure, this visit sends a clear message to observers across the federation: the strategic partnership is visible, verifiable, and yielding direct dividends for the citizens.”

State officials recall that during his first working visit in May 2024, Vice President Shettima inaugurated the key Omisanjana-Deeper Life-Ajebandele Road alongside a specialized Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) clinic. The upcoming June 9 tour is viewed by regional analysts as a calculated step to check the operational progress of those initial interventions while launching a fresh phase of industrialized growth.

As Ado-Ekiti wears a festive look in anticipation of the executive delegation, the state government has assured residents that top-notch logistical and security arrangements have been completed to ensure a smooth and memorable visit.