Ekiti governor aims to create thousands of jobs with tech hub project
Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji has announced plans to generate over 26,000 jobs through the Ekiti Knowledge Zone initiative. The project is expected to inject more than $14 million into the state’s economy each year. At a stakeholders’ workshop on June 5, 2025, Oyebanji emphasized the importance of collaboration between government, academia, and the private sector. He highlighted the goal of making Ekiti a hub for innovation and technology-driven opportunities for young people.
What we know
- Biodun Oyebanji said the Ekiti Knowledge Zone (EKZ) will create over 26,000 direct and indirect jobs.
- The EKZ project is projected to bring in more than $14 million annually to Ekiti State’s economy.
- At the June 5, 2025 workshop, stakeholders were urged to focus on innovation, digital skills, and real-world problem-solving.
- The project is supported by infrastructure investments like the Ekiti Agro-Allied International Cargo Airport and the Ekiti Ring Road.
- Oyebanji thanked President Bola Tinubu, the Federal Ministry of Finance, and the African Development Bank for their support.
