Ekiti State Government has commenced a two-day Livelihood Restoration Training for 97 identified vulnerable Project Affected Persons (PAPs) impacted by land acquisition for the Ekiti Knowledge Zone (EKZ) Project. He said beneficiaries of the programme span multiple vulnerable categories, including tenant farmers, hunters, women engaged in oil palm processing and petty trading, as well as other persons affected by land acquisition and displacement. In her remarks, the Project Coordinator, Ms Lolade Olutola who spoke through the Environmental Safeguards Expert in charge of the project, Ayodele Aluko, assured the project affected persons of inclusivity and transparency in project implementation. She noted that all stakeholders including farmers, hunters, and oil palm processors who were originally operating within the EKZ project site would benefit from periodic stipends and livelihood support. The EKZ Project stands as a cornerstone of this vision.”

Source: Nigerian Tribune February 04, 2026 16:01 UTC