ADO‑EKITI, Nigeria, 10 April 2026 (NPA) — Ekiti State Governor Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji (BAO) on Friday paid a working visit to the site of the ongoing construction of Fajuyi Park in Ado‑Ekiti.
The governor expressed satisfaction with the progress, noting that the project is advancing as intended. He stressed that the development of the recreational facility is more than just a park, describing it as “tourism, jobs, and community, breathing new life into Ekiti.”
Governor Oyebanji said his presence at the site was deliberate, adding: Great outcomes don’t happen by accident. They happen because someone is watching, caring, and pushing. Ekiti deserves nothing less.”
The Fajuyi Memorial Park, when completed, will serve as both a historical landmark and leisure space, built in honour of Colonel Adekunle Fajuyi, the former military governor of the Western Region who was killed alongside General Aguiyi Ironsi during Nigeria’s first military coup in 1966.
Located in the heart of Ado‑Ekiti, the park is Fajuyi’s final resting place and is expected to attract visitors interested in Nigeria’s political history. Planned amenities include a fountain, children’s playground, mini‑museum, restaurant/bar, and spaces for social and political gatherings. Beyond its memorial significance, the park is designed as a relaxation and recreational centre, blending heritage with community life for residents and tourists alike.
