Ekiti People Hail Olatona’s Reappointment As EKIRS Boss

The people of Ekiti State from all walks of life have hailed the reappointment of Mr. Olaniran Olatona as the Executive Chairman of the Ekiti State Internal Revenue Service (EKIRS) by Governor Biodun Oyebanji for another four-year term, while also appointing former EKIRS boss, Mr. Ishola Akingbade, as Chairman of the Ekiti State Security Trust Fund.

According to a statement issued by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Olayinka Oyebode, Olatona’s reappointment takes effect from November 1, 2026.

The statement disclosed that a formal request seeking the confirmation of Olatona’s reappointment would be forwarded to the Ekiti State House of Assembly this week.

Olatona, an indigene of Okemesi-Ekiti, is a Chartered Accountant and Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN).

He was first appointed Chairman of EKIRS in November 2022. During his tenure, the state’s Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) recorded over 60 per cent growth, strengthening the government’s capacity to finance public services and development projects.

Strategic Appointment for Security Trust Fund

In a related development, Governor Oyebanji has appointed Mr. Ishola Akingbade as Chairman of the Ekiti State Security Trust Fund, with the appointment taking immediate effect.

Akingbade, who hails from Ilukuno-Ekiti in Ijero Local Government Area, is a financial management expert, seasoned administrator, and tax professional. He previously served as the state’s Commissioner for Finance.

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He is a Fellow of both the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) and the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (CITN). He also holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Financial Management.

The appointments are expected to strengthen the administration’s revenue generation drive and security funding framework in Ekiti State.