The Citizens' Watch

Apr 23, 2021

Fayemi Flags off Ogotun-Alagbede Road in Ekiti

The Ogotun-Alagbede road was explicitly listed as the first among the six pilot roads in Governor Fayemi's 1,000km rural roads flag-off on January 15, 2021. The project is under the RAAMP programme, co-financed by the World Bank and the French Agency for Development (AFD). The flag-off occurred before the end of January 2021, exactly as promised. The governor, represented by Deputy Governor Chief Bisi Egbeyemi, stated that the roads would stimulate grassroots economy, provide market access for farm produce, and prevent post-harvest losses. Contractors were instructed to engage local artisans and workmen to benefit the communities. While update from the RAAMP roads show they are far from being completed by the time Fayemi left office, the promise specifically required only commencement of rehabilitation and reconstruction before the end of January 2021, not completion.Video Source: Ekiti RAAMP

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Apr 23, 2021

Fayemi Flags off Construction of 1,000km Roads in Ekiti

On January 15, 2021, Governor Fayemi flagged off the construction of 1,000km of rural roads across Ekiti State, with the Iyin-Aroto Road listed as one of the six pilot roads under the Rural Access and Agricultural Marketing Project (RAAMP), co-financed by the World Bank and the French Agency for Development (AFD). The flag-off occurred before the end of January 2021, exactly as promised. The governor, represented by Deputy Governor Chief Bisi Egbeyemi, stated that the roads would stimulate grassroots economy, provide market access for farm produce, and prevent post-harvest losses. Contractors were instructed to engage local artisans and workmen to benefit the communities. While update from the RAAMP roads show they are far from being completed by the time Fayemi left office, the promise specifically required only the commencement of rehabilitation and reconstruction before the end of January 2021, not completion.

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Apr 22, 2021

Fayemi Begins Imesi- Kosomolate Road Construction

On January 15, 2021, Governor Fayemi flagged off the construction of 1,000km of rural roads across Ekiti State. The Imesi Kosomolate Road was explicitly listed among the six pilot roads flagged off by Governor Fayemi on January 15, 2021, under the RAAMP programme, co-financed by the World Bank and the French Agency for Development (AFD). The flag-off occurred before the end of January 2021, exactly as promised. The governor, represented by Deputy Governor Chief Bisi Egbeyemi, stated that the roads would stimulate grassroots economy, provide market access for farm produce, and prevent post-harvest losses. Contractors were instructed to engage local artisans and workmen to benefit the communities. While update from the RAAMP roads show they are far from being completed by the time Fayemi left office, the promise specifically required only commencement of rehabilitation and reconstruction before the end of January 2021, not completion.

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Apr 06, 2021

Fayemi commenced Kajola- Ago Aduloju Road in Ekiti

On January 15, 2021, Governor Fayemi flagged off the construction of 1,000km of rural roads across Ekiti State, with the Kajola-Ago Aduloju Road listed as one of the six pilot roads under the Rural Access and Agricultural Marketing Project (RAAMP), co-financed by the World Bank and the French Agency for Development (AFD). The flag-off occurred before the end of January 2021, exactly as promised. The governor, represented by Deputy Governor Chief Bisi Egbeyemi, stated that the roads would stimulate grassroots economy, provide market access for farm produce, and prevent post-harvest losses. Contractors were instructed to engage local artisans and workmen to benefit the communities. While update from the RAAMP roads show they are far from being completed by the time Fayemi left office, the promise specifically required only commencement of rehabilitation and reconstruction before the end of January 2021, not completion.

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Apr 06, 2021

World Bank, Ekiti Govt. Approve N19.8bn For Ero, Egbe Dams Rehabilitation

Governor Fayemi substantially delivered on this promise. The rehabilitation of both dams was completed under the Third National Urban Water Sector Reform Project, a World Bank-assisted programme with a $50 million credit facility and N986.7 million counterpart funding from Ekiti State.After decades of being moribund, the Egbe dam was fully rehabilitated and inaugurated in September 2022 as part of Fayemi's fourth-anniversary celebrations. The project restored pipe-borne water to communities in Ayekire Local Government Area and Gbonyin Local Council Development Area.The dam on the Ero River in Moba Local Government Area was also rehabilitated with a combined daily drinking water supply capacity across three schemes (Ero, Ureje, and Egbe) of 180,500 cubic meters. A 251-kilometer pipeline network was installed to transmit water to communities.The European Union supported the programme with N1.4 billion, while the state provided N543 million counterpart funding. Governor Fayemi also established the Ekiti State Water and Sewerage Company Limited to replace the former Water Corporation, ensuring sustainable management of the schemes.However, the promise of potable water was only delivered in 2 LGAs instead of the promised 14 LGAs. The promise is necessary for citizens to access essential service (potable water).Ero and Egbe Dam Rehabilitation. source: @ekitistategov

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Jan 22, 2021

Makinde Makes ₦48 Billion Asset Declaration Public

On July 15, 2019, Seyi Makinde visited the CCB office in Ibadan, retrieved a copy of his submitted asset declaration form (Form CCB 1), and released the details to the media. The declaration included cash at hand, money in local and foreign accounts, buildings, landed properties, and shares in various corporate entities. The Governor maintained this commitment at the conclusion of his first term. In May 2023, he submitted his end-of-tenure asset declaration forms to the CCB and publicly announced the status of his wealth, noting that his overall net worth had decreased by approximately 10% due to campaign financing and inflation over the four-year period.

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Jan 03, 2021

Historic Appointment of First Female SSG Overshadowed by Low Cabinet Parity in Oyo First Term

As the first term reached its conclusion in May 2023, the final review of the state’s executive structure highlighted a persistent gender imbalance. Despite the administration's rhetoric of inclusion, the composition of the State Executive Council had not changed significantly since its inauguration, with women holding only the portfolios for Women Affairs and Local Government/Chieftaincy Matters for the majority of the term. Throughout 2021 and 2022, the administration focused on diversifying its appointments within boards and agencies. Several women were appointed to the management teams of the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) and the Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM), where they took on roles in planning, research, and standard assurance. The term’s most significant milestone occurred in late 2019 and early 2020. Shortly after his inauguration, the Governor fulfilled a major symbolic promise by appointing Mrs. Olubamiwo Adeosun as the first female Secretary to the State Government (SSG) in Oyo State's history. This was followed by the appointment of two female commissioners to the inaugural cabinet. These early actions were seen as a signal of a new era for women in governance; however, as the term progressed, the momentum for further high-level female appointments slowed, leaving the administration with a "historic but limited" record on gender inclusion as it prepared for the 2023 transition.

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Dec 17, 2020

Oyo Overhauls Security Logistics with 230+ Vehicles and State-of-the-Art Communication Tools

The modernization drive began just months after the inauguration. In November 2019, the government approved ₦832.65 million for the procurement of 100 Kia Rio automatic transmission vehicles, which were branded and distributed to the Nigeria Police Force and the joint security task force, Operation Burst. To support these vehicles, the administration also approved ₦178.7 million for sophisticated digital radio communication equipment, allowing officers to coordinate more effectively across the state's 33 local governments. Unlike previous years, the state also took over the routine maintenance and fueling of these fleets to ensure they remained on active patrol. Gov. Seyi makinde of Oyo State, seen testing the functionality of one of the launched vehicles With the launch of the Oyo State Security Network Agency (Amotekun) in late 2020, the logistics effort scaled up significantly. In December 2020, the Governor handed over 33 pick-up vehicles and 396 motorcycles to the corps, with the specific instruction that each of the state's 351 wards must feel the impact of the patrol teams. Additional Vehicles donated to the Amotekun Corps by Gov. Seyi Makinde By April 2022, another 100 operational vehicles were added to the Amotekun fleet to strengthen their capacity in rural areas and border communities. These vehicles were equipped with dual-communication systems linked directly to the Onireke Security Control Room, facilitating real-time intelligence sharing. In addition to mobility, the "modern equipment" component included the integration of the 615 toll-free emergency line and the deployment of CCTV surveillance at strategic junctions in the capital. By the end of the term, the combination of a refreshed vehicle fleet, specialized motorcycles for difficult terrains, and a functional digital communication backbone had fundamentally upgraded the state's crime-fighting posture.

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Dec 17, 2020

Oyo Operationalises Modern Security Nerve Center

Governor Seyi Makinde's commitment to set up a Security Control Room was fulfilled during his first term, with the facility officially commissioned and operational by mid-2020. The expanded and refurbished State Security Control Room, located at the Oyo State Security Trust Fund Headquarters in Onireke, Ibadan, was inaugurated on June 17, 2020, less than a year into his administration. The facility was not built from scratch; rather, Governor Makinde inherited a previous control room at Iyaganku Police Area Command and significantly expanded and upgraded it, incorporating modern technological infrastructure to enhance security coordination across the state. Gov. Seyi Makinde during a visit to the Control Room The Control Room emerged as a comprehensive security hub integrating multiple operational platforms. It houses the Oyo State City Watch Project, which enables real-time monitoring and response to security incidents; the Citizens' Emergency toll-free line (615), which had been procured by the previous administration but left non-operational until Makinde's team activated it; and the Oyo State Crime Alert Platform, accessible through both mobile application and the state government website, allowing citizens to report crimes and emergencies directly to security operatives. The Control Room The facility also coordinates CCTV camera networks installed across strategic locations in the state, with live feeds enabling rapid response to criminal activities. By 2022, the facility was recommissioned following further expansion and refurbishment, signaling sustained investment in the infrastructure. The Security Control Room thus represents a tangible fulfillment of the promise, serving as the operational nerve center for coordinating multi-agency security responses in the state.

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Project Activities

Fayemi Flags off Ogotun-Alagbede Road in Ekiti

Fayemi Flags off Construction of 1,000km Roads in Ekiti

Fayemi Begins Imesi- Kosomolate Road Construction

Fayemi commenced Kajola- Ago Aduloju Road in Ekiti

World Bank, Ekiti Govt. Approve N19.8bn For Ero, Egbe Dams Rehabilitation

Makinde Makes ₦48 Billion Asset Declaration Public

Historic Appointment of First Female SSG Overshadowed by Low Cabinet Parity in Oyo First Term

Oyo Overhauls Security Logistics with 230+ Vehicles and State-of-the-Art Communication Tools

Oyo Operationalises Modern Security Nerve Center

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