Jobs/Appointments
I’ve Created Over 160,000 Jobs in Edo—Obaseki
By Modupe Gbadeyanka
Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State said he has created over 80 percent of the 200,000 (about 160,000) jobs he promised residents of the state during his campaign for his present first term in office.
Speaking in Benin City while inspecting the delivery of mechanised farm equipment under the state’s Agripreneur programme, the Governor said he will continue to make efforts to make the people happy through investments in agriculture notwithstanding the distractions.
“For us in Edo State, we have a culture of agriculture and we are ready to bring it back as we have started to invest in the sector to empower our farmers.
“Distraction is coming from all sides but we will not be distracted as this administration can account for all the money spent, while those yet to be spent are intact in the bank,” he said.
Mr Obaseki said his administration will cultivate over 100,000 hectares of oil palm plantation in the state within the next three years and will latch onto agriculture to diversify and grow the state’s economy, attain food sufficiency, drive job creation and improve the lives of Edo people.
“In the last two years, we have not spent up to 40 percent of the amount needed to be spent on agriculture. We are fast tracking the construction and development of the College of Agriculture to train extension workers to support farmers and help them improve their yield.
“We have done a lot of land preparation; we will do more because we have started early. We would have a minimum of two cropping seasons for our grains this year.
“The state with its partners and investors is setting up the oil palm implementation office next month. The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is giving us support of about N70 billion and in the next 2 to 3 years, we would be cultivating up to about 100,000 hectares of oil palm.”
Special Adviser to the Governor on Agriculture, Forestry and Food Security Programme, Mr Joe Okogie, thanked Mr Obaseki for the initiative, noting that the programme will help the farmers contribute their quota to the development of the state.
“These equipment were not here when we started our production last year; we went to as far as Kaduna and Kano to get these equipment, which include nine tractors, combined harvesters, boom sprayers, planters, among others,” he said.
A rice farmer from Agenebode, Mr Omoaka Paul, who was given a cheque of the profits he made during the course of the farming season, thanked the Obaseki-led administration for the initiative, which he said has put smiles on farmers faces.
He called on President Muhammadu Buhari not to open the borders as the closure is helping farmers make more profit.
By Modupe Gbadeyanka
Lagos Television (LTV 8), Alausa, Ikeja, has a new General Manager, and he is Mr Kayode Oyekanmi, replacing Mrs Sola Kosoko, who was ousted by the Lagos State government.
Mr Oyekanmi was presented with his letter of appointment on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, by the Lagos State Head of Service, Mr Bode Agoro, in a brief ceremony.
The new General Manager of the state-owned broadcast station was tasked with using his vast experience in the media space to take LTV 8 to greater heights.
Mr Agoro expressed confidence in Mr Oyekanmi’s capacity to reposition Lagos Television and wished him a successful and impactful tenure of office.
Prior to his appointment, Mr Oyekanmi served as the Director of Strategy Centre at the Lagos State Ministry of Information and Strategy, a position he has held since 2022.
A seasoned brand communications practitioner, Mr Oyekanmi has over three decades of professional experience spanning both the private and public sectors, with expertise in Advertising, Public Relations, and global export services.
He commenced his public service career as a Public Affairs Practitioner on March 1, 2000, with the Lagos State Ministry of Information and Strategy.
The new LTV boss, a Lagos State indigene from Isale Eko, Lagos Island, has received several awards in recognition of his dedication, hard work, and commitment to the journalism profession.
He holds a Master’s degree in Public Administration (MPA) from the University of Lagos and a Bachelor’s degree in English Language and Education from Lagos State University.
He is an active Member of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) and the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR).
In addition, he is a voracious reader and a passionate lawn tennis player, and currently serves as the Charter President of the Lagos State Ministry of Information Toastmasters Club.
By Modupe Gbadeyanka
A retired Major-General, Mr Adeyinka Famadewa, has been appointed as the Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Homeland Security.
The appointee retired from the military after over three decades, with experience in national security strategy, intelligence fusion, counter-terrorism operations, and international security diplomacy.
His career reflects a rare blend of operational excellence, strategic foresight, and institutional leadership in safeguarding Nigeria’s territorial integrity and national interests, a circular signed by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Mr George Akume, said.
It was disclosed that Mr Famadewa was chosen for the position because of his exceptional record of service, strategic expertise, and outstanding contributions to Nigeria’s national security architecture.
The notice said the appointment underscores the commitment of the administration of Mr Tinubu to strengthening internal security coordination, enhancing intelligence-driven operations, and deepening inter-agency collaboration in addressing emerging security threats across the country.
The President expressed confidence that Mr Famadewa’s appointment will further enhance the government’s efforts toward achieving a safer and more secure Nigeria through improved coordination of homeland security initiatives, intelligence integration, and proactive risk management.
He also urged him to deploy his wealth of experience, professionalism, and strategic insight in advancing national security objectives and supporting the administration’s agenda.
By Aduragbemi Omiyale
In a bid to strengthen its board and support its transformation goals, FCMB Group Plc has appointed the chairman of the board of the Lagos State Employment Trust Fund (LSETF), Mrs Adepeju Adebajo, as an independent non-executive director.
A statement signed by the company secretary, Mrs Olufunmilayo Adelabu, disclosed that the appointment has been approved by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN).
She brings to the board over 30 years of experience across industry, renewable energy, agriculture, finance and consulting. She has worked with teams and clients in sub-Saharan Africa and Europe, helping them grow and multiply impact.
Throughout her career, Mrs Adebajo has led teams through change and growth. She previously worked at Lafarge Africa Plc, and was once the chief executive of Mouka Limited, Lumos Nigeria, UTC Nigeria Plc and an Assistant General Manager at United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc. She is a Transformation Lead at Etex Group (Nigerite and Emenite Limited).
In 2025, she founded Climate Governance Initiative Nigeria, affiliated with the World Economic Forum (WEF) and serves on the World Economic Forum Council on Climate and Nature Governance (2025-2027).
Mrs Adebajo holds a Master’s and a BSc in Chemical Engineering from Imperial College London and an MBA from Harvard Business School.
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