This educational centre will help the candidates sitting for WAEC, NECO, JAMB and other examinations to study hard and come out in flying colours. The centre will be a consolidation to what the present government is doing in elevating the standard of education in Ekiti State.
Once again, we have to thank our amiable, erudite and articulate governor
Dr. Ayodele Fayose for what God is using him to do in our young state, we pray that God will continue to strengthen you more to lead us to the promise land. We are indeed looking forward to seeing you responding positively to the education of our youth, this generation and the generation unborn will never forget your roles among the youth, Bravo! People’s governor
THE SPORT PROFILE
Participation in sport programmes by youth in other parts of the country is increasingly taking positive dimension, while the reverse in our darling state. The low level of participation in sports in our community emerges from the scepticism shown by people about the compatibility of sport and academic achievement couple with love of encouragement on the part of our sports administrators.
It should be noted however that all nations in the world are showing tremendous interest in sport, not for political reasons but for economic prosperity
Participation in sport has become an attraction for all classes of human beings, but competitive sport is for youth who have the opportunity to display their God-given potentials to advance their course either for social interaction or otherwise that sport represents an organised movement behaviour which contributes immensely to the physical mental, emotional and social well-being of an individual cannot be faulted, but the facts remain that despite the abundant of talents available in our society, nothing is done to bring these talents into focus of attention of the world
However, it should be known and sounded clearly that this state can produce great stars particular in the area of football and athletics if the youth are properly educated and encouraged.
There is no doubt in mind that great stars like Okocha, Kanu, Deji Aliu, Chioma Ajunwa to mention but few abound in our State. With the recent effort of the state government in developing our facility, there is hope and it is a joint responsibility of both the government and the good sport lovers of the state to come to our rescue by sponsoring a football competition among the youths, tagged “AYO FAYOSE FOOTBALL COMPETITION”.
HIV AIDS AWARENESS AND PREVENTION
The first official report on AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome) appeared in June 1981. None of us involved in those early days of aids could have been imagined the scale of the epidemic that has unfolded. In 25 years it has become the greatest pandemic ever, and indications are that it will be continue to increase. It is estimated that over 40 million are infected with HIV (human immunodeficiency syndrome), and another 30 million have died from the effects of AIDS. The invasion of AIDS in Africa with an estimated 30.3 million infected, has become the epicentre of the pandemic.
A number of factors are involved in the spread of HIV. AIDS, in turn, has exacerbated other problems. The condition of that prevails in some lands in Nigeria and in other parts of Africa is gaining ground are often related to the following.
Morality. As sexual contact is the primary means of HIV infection, lack of clear moral standards evidently promotes the spread of the disease. Many feel, though, that it is not practical to advocate sexual abstinence for the unmarried. To simply warn the youths to abstain from sex will not work. The youths are bombarded daily with sexual images of what they should look like and how they should behave. This analysis appears to be confirmed by the conduct of young people. For example, a survey Ekiti Youth Democratic Movement conducted in Ekiti State to be specified, our tertiary institutions indicated that virtually every students even the ones below the age of 20 had engaged in sexual intercourse.
Poverty. It is quite unfortunate that the people of Nigeria are living below the poverty line which creates a climate favourable to the spread of AIDS. What may be considered basics in developed countries are not available in most of our states and cities. Large communities have no electricity and no access to clean drinking water. In rural areas roads are inadequate or non-existent. Many residents suffer from malnutrition, and medical facilities are minimal. We have to say at this juncture that, Dr. Peter Ayodele Fayose has done well in making life more bearable to the common man. We are hoping that more should be done for the poor and in respect of this, we are pleading and encouraging him that he should consider the poor and extend his tenure with another four years (i.e. till 2011) so to accomplish all what he has started.
AIDS has a negative impact on business and industry. As more employees become infected, companies are feeling the effects of lost production. Some are considering ways to automate and mechanize certain operations in order to compensate.
A sad outcome of AIDS is the large number of children who become orphans when their parents succumb to the disease. In addition to losing parents and financial security, these children must endure the stigma attach to AIDS. Extended family members or communities are often too poor to give assistance or are not willing to do so. Many orphans drop out of school. Some turn prostitution and thus increase the spread of the disease.
Ignorance. A large number of those infected with HIV are unaware of it. Many do not want to be tested because of the stigma connected with the disease.
Ekiti State is a fountain of knowledge and we must work together as a team to prevent the extinction of the future generations. We are ready than before to assist the government in spreading the news that “AIDS is real”, and therefore we must be cautious than ever. Seminars and rallies will be organised in our various institutions across the state. We are making moves to penetrate the remote areas in the state so that the youth like us will understand us better and know the merit of AIDS prevention.
THE GOVERNOR OF GOVERNORS
There is no scintilla of doubt that Dr. Peter Ayodele Fayose is an achiever he has put wrong the cynics and the pessimists through his great and monumental programmes.
- Fayose has broken the gate of brass. Ayodele has closed the mouths of the roaring lions.
- The seemingly impossible dualisation of Ado township road has become a reality
- The inhabitable swampy area of Ajilosun has dramatically turned to best market arena of our time.
- The death traps of Ekiti roads are gleaming with asphalt.
- The teachers’ Governor has disproved the belief that teachers’ rewards are in heaven.
- The generality of workers now smile home on 20th of every month.
- The pendulum of fortune has swing to the drivers.
- Artisans are financially empowered to live a life of ease.
- Joblessness has become a thing of the past.
- The ‘ore mekunu’ has laid a foundation no man can surpass.
- Ayo Fayose deserves a second term:
i. To turn Ekiti to a state of our dream.
i. To redeem us from regional politics
ii. To liberate us from the gluttonous politicians.
iii. To take Ekiti to the mainstream of Nigerian politics
iv. To get Ekiti Industrialised to meet the challenges of employment.
v. To rid our young state of greed, corruption and oppression.
vi. To lay the foundation of an egalitarian society where justice and fair play prevail.
