Civic Accountability · Nigeria

NGScorecard

Previously in Ekiti:
Term report
10
Total tracked
8
Kept
1
Partial / mixed
1
Broken
Kept
Partial / mixed
Broken
In progress
Governance
Five-pillar development agenda
Partial
The promise
Campaigned on 'restoring the values and reclaiming the land' for Ekiti people, built around a five-pillar agenda covering education, healthcare, infrastructure, mineral resources and agriculture.
Assessment
Delivered visible progress on infrastructure and industrial revival, but was criticised over the poor response to the killing of protesting students by his wife's security detail, and for denying constitutionally-guaranteed local government autonomy during the tenure.
Infrastructure
Road construction and capital-city renewal
Kept
The promise
Promised improved road infrastructure and a renewed state capital.
Assessment
Delivered substantial road construction and beautification works in Ado-Ekiti and across the state during the second term.
Welfare
Support for elderly residents
Kept
The promise
Promised welfare support for Ekiti's aged population.
Assessment
Introduced monthly stipends for elderly residents under the administration's welfare programme.
Economy
Revive moribund industries
Kept
The promise
Promised to attract investment and revive dormant state industries.
Assessment
Revived the Ire Burnt Bricks Industry after roughly 21 years of dormancy and attracted further industrial investment into the state.
Governance
Respect local government autonomy
Broken
The promise
Constitutionally required to respect local government autonomy, including financial independence for LGAs.
Assessment
The administration was criticised for denying constitutionally-guaranteed local government autonomy through the tenure.
Transport
Infrastructure development (Roads, Flyovers, Urban Renewal)
Kept
The promise
Promised massive infrastructure development including roads, flyovers, and urban renewal in Ekiti State.
Assessment
Fayemi's administration dualised Adopada-Ado Ekiti Road (major corridor), rehabilitated township roads across Ado Ekiti, dualised Iworoko Road, constructed Ikere-Ekiti township roads, and built rural feeder roads across 16 LGAs. 6-Point Agenda included road network as driver of economic growth.
Education
Education reform (Free education, School renovations, EKSU upgrade)
Kept
The promise
Promised free education at primary/secondary levels, renovation of schools, and upgrade of Ekiti State University (EKSU).
Assessment
Free education at primary/secondary levels implemented. Hundreds of schools renovated. EKSU upgraded with new faculties, hostels, and accreditation secured. Free WAEC/NECO for students.
Health
Health infrastructure (Hospitals, Primary Health Centres, Free healthcare)
Kept
The promise
Promised free healthcare for pregnant women, children under 5, and elderly; renovation of hospitals and PHCs.
Assessment
Free healthcare for pregnant women, children under 5, elderly. Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital upgraded. General hospitals renovated. Free healthcare for vulnerable groups implemented.
Agriculture
Agriculture & Rural Development (Rice mill, Cassava processing, Rural roads)
Kept
The promise
Promised agricultural development through rice milling, cassava processing, and rural road construction.
Assessment
Rice mill established at Igbemo-Ekiti. Cassava processing factory at Ijero-Ekiti. Rural feeder roads across 16 LGAs. Agricultural input subsidies for farmers.
Security
Security & Social Protection (Amotekun, Social security for elderly)
Kept
The promise
Promised to launch Amotekun (regional security) and social security for elderly.
Assessment
Ekiti launched Amotekun corps (regional security). Social security stipend for elderly (65+). Security architecture strengthened. Peace maintained.