Oyebanji sacks Microcredit and Enterprise Development Agency chairman

News Express |17th Aug 2025 | 259

Governor Oyebanji

By BOLANLE LAWAL

Governor Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti has relieved Mr Abayomi Olumide of his position as Chairman of the Microcredit and Enterprise Development Agency.

This is contained in a statement made available to the News Agency of Nigeria by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr Yinka Oyebode on Sunday in Ado-Ekiti.

“The removal, which was as a result of gross misconduct and dereliction of duty, is with immediate effect.

“The sacked chairman has also been directed to hand over all government properties in his custody to the Agency,” the statement read. (NAN)

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