By Wasiu Owolewa, Ado-Ekiti
Ekiti state governor, His Excellency, Dr. John Kayode Fayemi has signed into law, the creation of local government bill and other five bills into law.
The other bills signed into law by the governor earlier this morning include, Ekiti State Legislative(Fund Management) Bill, Office of Attorney General’s Bill, Consumer Protection Bill, Economic Development Council Bill.
The governor while signing the six bills into law said, “I was pleased to sign into law six bills that affirm the commitment of my administration to good governance, transparency, fair and equal opportunity for development by all communities in our state”
Governor Fayemi in his address said the creation of Local Government Areas Bill, “Will deepen the existing relationship between government and our people as well as ensure the rapid development of all our communities through the creation of additional 19 LCDAs in Ekiti state
The governor commended members of Ekiti state House of Assembly for the speedy passage of the bill and prayed that, “the purpose for which these laws were enacted will be met to the glory of God and for the benefit of the people of Ekiti state.