Adebayo Adenrele
The Ekiti State Executive Council has approved the sum of N448,074,075 for the provision of office equipment for the Ministry of Special Duties and the replacement of worn-out furniture at the Presidential Lodge and its extension.
The approval was one of the major decisions reached at the seventh meeting of the State Executive Council for 2026, held at the Executive Council Chamber, New Governor’s Office, Ado-Ekiti.
The decision, in a statement signed and made available to journalists by the Commissioner for Information, Taiwo Olatunbosun, was part of the state government’s efforts to strengthen governance, improve institutional capacity and enhance the standard of critical government facilities across the state.
The council said the provision of office equipment for the Ministry of Special Duties was intended to strengthen its operational capacity and improve administrative efficiency, particularly in the timely processing of official documents and delivery of government services.
It added that the replacement of the worn-out furniture at the Presidential Lodge and its extension would improve the standard of the facilities and make them more suitable for official engagements and hospitality.
The statement read in part, “The State Executive Council approved the sum of ₦448,074,075.00 for the provision of office equipment for the Ministry of Special Duties and the replacement of worn-out furniture at the Presidential Lodge and its Extension.
“The approval is aimed at strengthening the operational capacity of the Ministry of Special Duties, enhancing administrative efficiency and facilitating the timely processing of official documents to support effective service delivery.
“It is also intended to improve the standard of facilities at the Presidential Lodge and its Extension, making them more suitable for official engagements and hospitality.
The Council approved the award of the contract to Messrs. D and T Furniture through Direct Procurement, in accordance with the State Public Procurement Law.
“The supplier, which was recommended based on its established track record in supplying furniture items to the State Government, is expected to complete delivery within four (4) weeks”.
