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Gov. Oyebanji to resume duties Monday after two-week annual leave

Mr Oyebode said the leave was part Mr Oyebanji’s statutory annual leave entitlement.

• September 6, 2026
Biodun Oyebanji
Biodun Oyebanji

Governor Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti State, says he will resume official duties on Monday following the conclusion of his two-week annual leave.

This was disclosed by Olayinka Oyebode, the special adviser on media to the governor, who said the leave was part Mr Oyebanji’s statutory annual leave entitlement.

Mr Oyebode said that while on leave, the governor attended to crucial matters relating to the governance and administration of the state.

“The Governor is resuming with renewed vigour as preparations for the commencement of his second-term administration gather momentum,” he said.

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