Ekiti State Governor [Biodun Oyebanji](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Biodun_Oyebanji) announced that his second‑term agenda will centre on industrialisation, support for small‑scale enterprises and boosting productivity through new infrastructure projects, including agro‑processing hubs, affordable [compressed natural gas (CNG)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Compressed_natural_gas) transport and round‑the‑clock airport operations.
**What key milestones does the administration claim?**
- Nearly 400 km of new roads are slated for completion by the end of 2026.
- Existing road networks linking communities, township roads and farm roads have been upgraded.
- An Instrument Landing System (ILS) has been installed at the state airport and is under certification.
- A private fuel depot is set to be commissioned to enable on‑site aircraft refuelling.
**How does the government describe its first‑term infrastructure record?**
During his first term, the governor said the administration invested heavily in roads, electricity, agricultural facilities and other critical infrastructure, creating a foundation for higher production and economic activity across the state.
**Who will benefit from the proposed economic expansion?**
The plan targets welders, tailors, hairdressers, barbers and other micro‑entrepreneurs, promising easier access to affordable financing that can help them scale operations and generate jobs.
**What steps are being taken to strengthen agriculture?**
Oyebanji stressed the need for reliable markets and processing plants within the state, arguing that turning raw farm produce into finished goods locally will add value and improve farmers’ incomes.
**How is the state courting private investors?**
Reforms are underway in land administration, taxation and regulatory procedures. A one‑stop shop is being set up to provide investors with streamlined information, approvals and services, reducing bureaucratic delays.
**What is the status of the new transport initiative?**
A pilot mass‑transit scheme is being tested to assess its viability before larger investments are made. The programme aims to introduce fair competition without displacing existing commercial operators, using CNG‑powered and electric vehicles for cars, tricycles and motorcycles.
**What improvements are planned for aviation?**
The governor disclosed that the state airport will soon operate 24 hours a day, moving beyond the current 6 p.m. closure. The recently installed [Instrument Landing System (ILS)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Instrument_landing_system) is being evaluated, and a contract has been awarded for night‑lighting infrastructure. A privately developed fuel depot will also be commissioned to facilitate on‑site refuelling.
"Our next major focus, therefore, is industrialisation and support for small businesses. That is the only way we can deepen our shared prosperity agenda," Oyebanji said. "The responsibility of government is to create an enabling environment for investors to come in, establish businesses and create jobs."