The approvals were reached during the fifth Executive Council meeting of 2026 held at the Executive Council Chamber, New Governor's Office, Ado-Ekiti, according to a statement by the Commissioner for Information, Rt. Hon. Taiwo Olatunbosun.

A major share of the approvals, N14.31 billion, was earmarked for two key road projects. The projects include the reconstruction of the 18.83-kilometre Ilawe–Erijiyan–Ikogosi Road at a cost of N12.58 billion and the construction of the 2.24-kilometre Spotless–Assembly of God/Opposite Olaoluwa Muslim Grammar School Road in Ado-Ekiti for N1.73 billion.

The government said the projects would improve transportation, enhance security, promote tourism around the Ikogosi Warm Springs Resort and stimulate economic activities in the affected communities.

The Council also approved N2.063 billion to upgrade four Rural Access and Agricultural Marketing Project (RAAMP) roads by increasing the asphalt thickness from 30mm to 40mm, a move expected to improve the roads' durability and lifespan.

To strengthen electricity infrastructure, the Council approved N337.66 million for four power projects across the state.

The projects include the upgrade of transformers in Oke-Oniyo community and the Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital (EKSUTH), extension of electricity supply to the Command Academy in Ikogosi-Ekiti, and the relocation of a section of the Ado–Ilawe 33KV power line to improve electricity supply in surrounding communities.

In another approval, N381.65 million was allocated for the installation of solar-powered streetlights at Awedele community, GRA Third Extension and the road linking Igirigiri Junction to the new Ado-Ekiti Local Government Secretariat. The projects, to be executed by the Ekiti State Electricity Board within three months, are expected to improve security, encourage business activities and provide energy-efficient lighting.

The Council further approved N74.96 million for the development of the Ekiti State Water and Sanitation Regulatory Data Management System (EK-WASREDAMS) under the World Bank-supported SURWASH Programme. The digital platform will automate regulatory processes, monitor water quality, manage permits and provide online channels for consumer complaints and payments. The contract was awarded to Messrs Forthwill Nigeria Limited with a completion period of three months.

The Executive Council also approved the appointment of Prince Fagbayi Feyisayo Ige as the new Olumojo of Imojo-Ekiti in Oye Local Government Area after the completion of all statutory and traditional requirements.

In addition, the Council ratified the 2025 Business Enabling Reform Action Plan (BERAP) Progress Report under the World Bank-supported State Action on Business Enabling Reforms (SABER) Programme. It also constituted an inter-ministerial committee to coordinate fibre optic deployment and improve digital infrastructure across the state.

According to the Council, implementing the BERAP recommendations will strengthen the state's investment climate, encourage greater private sector participation and position Ekiti to qualify for the programme's 2026 performance-based financing.