Group Vows To Defend Ekiti Values, Heritage

A new group of Ekiti artisans, scholars and professionals has converged on Lagos, saying it would mobilise the people to uphold the age-long values of truth and integrity once associated with the people.

The inaugural meeting which was held in Lagos drew participants from labour, students, artisans and professionals from different local Governments of the state.

The Ekiti People United Congress (EPUC) said the socio-political and economic transformation of Ekiti depends solely on integrity, honesty and the greatest values of humanity imbibed by the people and the few they have chosen to lead them.

“We are here to make history. We are committed to a new Ekiti with the slogan: Lift Ekiti Beyond the Sky. The focal point is the people and the agenda is to build a new mind-set, a new orientation that honours hard work, dignity of labour, integrity and trust” the statement signed by Omolade Faluyi issued after the meeting stated.

EPUC said Ekiti people have to be united along the Lowest Common Factor (LCF) of honour in order for prosperity to flourish adding that Ekiti in the past was recognised as the bedrock of Yoruba principles of good conscience, courage and integrity which have diminished over the years.

EPUC said it noted with satisfaction the recent report by Subnational Audit Efficacy, rated  Ekiti as No1 in transparency, accountability and good governance adding that it shows clearly the possibility of  Ekiti leading Nigeria in all aspects of economic and political endeavours driven by truth and good conscience.

“What creates wealth and prosperity of the people is not money or resources but the integrity and values  shared by majority of the people and those who  manage public institutions and the available resources,” EPUC said.