Kayode Fayemi
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Former Governor of Ekiti State, former Chairman, Nigeria Governors' Forum and President, Forum of Règions of Africa.
Nigeria
Joined April 2009
I am grateful to the leadership and members of our great party, the All Progressive Congress (@OfficialAPCNg), my fellow progressives, and to you, the good people of Ekiti State for your heart-warming reception in our state capital, Ado-Ekiti today.
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I just took a CoviD 19 test, having gone into self isolation since yesterday evening. I'm asymptomatic and feel well, but I was in meetings with two people who had since tested positive. I look forward to an all clear and have encouraged all my colleagues to take the test. JKF.
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Today, I appointed Mr. Adeoye, father of the young man who sneaked into Ekiti state, as a COVID-19 Response Ambassador in Ekiti State. I am proud of Mr Adeoye as a principled Ekiti man and I salute his courage in helping us keep Ekiti safe. #covid19 #covid19Ekiti
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Congratulations to our Ekiti daughter and Harvard graduate for winning a landmark legislative seat into the Minnesota state assembly. I just spoke to her proud parents from Aramoko Ekiti and extended the best wishes of all our people. JKF
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35 years of love, bliss, blessings and more. Thank you Lord. ❤💃🏿🤗
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I just signed the executive order revoking education levies in primary and secondary schools in Ekiti State. Education is a priority for our children. #InvestinEducation
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'Labisi, three decades and still counting. Thank you for being an amazing wife, a loving partner, a wonderful mother to Oluwafolajimi and my best friend at all times. Happy wedding anniversary. JK. ❤️🙏.
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After 11 days in isolation, I received news that my CoviD 19 repeat test came back negative. My sincere gratitude goes to God Almighty, my family, my medical team and all well wishers for the prayers and solidarity. We must continue to do all we can to tackle the pandemic. JKF.
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I took my third Covid-19 test yesterday and it came back positive. I'm generally ok and I'm already self isolating at home and receiving the best of care from my medical team. I'm delegating critical tasks to my Deputy but will continue routine duty from home. JKF.
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My wife and I heartily felicitate with our illustrious leader, astute politician, democrat and statesman, President-elect Bola Ahmed Tinubu @officialABAT, on the occasion of your 71st birthday.
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Read here the communique from the Governors’ meeting with the Inspector General of Police
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Just received the great news that all fifty of our first set of medical students passed their final examination. Congrats EKSU! Very proud of the successful students and their hardworking lecturers.
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I just received my test result from NCDC and it is negative. Thanks to all for your concern. This, however, calls for continued vigilance on the part of everyone. Covid-19 is real and we cannot afford to be complacent. JKF.
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Thanks to our resilient health workers, Ekiti state’s #COVID19 patient has now been discharged. With this, Ekiti State has no coronavirus patient at its isolation center. #COVID19Nigeria
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Congratulations to our newly sworn in Governor of Osun State, Alhaji Gboyega Oyetola. Welcome to the family of progressive governors.
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I congratulate the president-elect, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu @officialABAT on his victory in the 2023 presidential election. It was a hard-fought win, which demonstrates the crowning of Asiwaju’s efforts and vision for Nigeria.
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My former School principal at Christ’s School, Pa Reuben Fasoranti and I; during the School’s Alumni General Congress in Ado-Ekiti.
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With Papa Fasoranti in Akure this morning over the unfortunate loss of his daughter, Mrs Funke Olakunrin. Every loss of life diminishes us all. We must take every step to restore the faith of our citizens in our ability to provide safety and security. May she rest in peace.
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This is the day the LORD has made; we will rejoice and be glad in it. For today, we reclaim our land from the hands of those that have held us captive. #ReclaimingourLand.#ANewDawn.#KayodeFayemi.
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Clean sweep! Congratulations to all our elected presiding officers. May your tenure help deepen our democracy by improving the Executive-Legislative partnership in the overall interest of our citizens.
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Our second COVID-19 patient tested negative the second time and was discharged from our Infectious Disease Hospital today. While thanking our team for a job well done, the job is not finished. #StayHomeSaveLives. JKF.
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Masters for Tiger! What an inspiring story of resilience, determination and rising from the ashes. Never give up on your dreams. Work hard at it. JKF.
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It was a real delight to perform the official commissioning of Ekiti Agro-Allied Cargo and Passenger Airport, another legacy project of our administration. This Airport was established to stimulate the economy and by extension the growth of Ekiti State.
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I accompanied the President-elect, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu @officialABAT, on an official visit to Rivers State to inaugurate projects executed by Governor Nyesom Wike's @GovWike administration. It was an honour to witness the positive outcomes of his administration's
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Spent this morning with Mrs Omolola Olawunmi, wife of our son from Ogotun Ekiti, Flight Sergeant Olasunkanmi Olawunmi who died in the Air Force plane crash on Sunday. May the soul of the dear departed rest in peace. JKF
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Meeting on agricultural development partnership with AGCO South Africa (Pty) Limited. According to the company’s Vice President, Nuradin Osman, the partnership will create more than 3000 jobs for Ekiti State youth.
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It was a real delight to spend the weekend with my leader and mentor, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu @officialABAT who recently emerged as the Presidential Candidate of our great party, the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the 2023 general election.
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Back to the grind. Second test negative. I'm now definitely free of COVID-19. Thanks to all for your support. And my condolences to Senator Kashamu's family. May his sins be forgiven and may Allah grant him Aljanah Firdausi. JKF.
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Ekiti-kete, it is exactly one year today, that I took the oath of office as the sixth (6th) democratically elected governor of our dear State, Ekiti. /1.
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This interesting section in President Shagari's memoirs, Beckoned to Serve, puts into perspective what Africa is experiencing at the AfDB now. Africa, unite!!! JKF
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The Command Secondary School in Ekiti opened yesterday, admitting its first intake of 185 students into JSS1. This marks the culmination of a four-year journey to join the ranks of states with Army Command Secondary Schools. I extend my gratitude to the successive Chiefs of Army
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Spent time with my old School Principal and Afenifere Leader, Chief RF Fasoranti over the Sallah holiday. At 93, Papa is still as sharp as ever. Immensely grateful for his service and sacrifice in raising a generation of Xt's School old boys and girls.
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This is to express profound gratitude to my friends, political associates and family for your outpouring of love and affection on my birthday. Much appreciated. JKF.
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Excited Ondo has broken ground in bitumen exploration and production following the lease signed in 2017. Just as was done with Gold, Limestone and Coal, this will enhance Fed-State relations towards a shared mining prosperity. Congrats to the Ministry and the State.JKF.
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Let me begin by expressing my sincere appreciation to the leadership of our great party, APC Presidential Candidate, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, my brother Governors, and the good people of Ekiti State for your presence at our mega rally for the June 2022 Gubernatorial Elections.
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Congratulations to our newly sworn in Governor of Osun State, Alhaji Gboyega Oyetola. Welcome to the family of progressive governors.
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At the Nigeria Governors' Forum with my colleagues in Abuja on Wednesday.
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My former English Teacher, Mrs. Moni Adamolekun (left) and a former school mate/ Nigerian Ambassador to Hungary, Dr. Eniola Ajayi and I; during Christ’s School Alumni General Congress in Ado-Ekiti.
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TRIBUTE TO WOLE SOYINKA AT 90. The name Wole Soyinka, aka WS, evokes sundry emotions across the spectrum. Regardless of where one stands on the spectrum, we can all agree that Wole Soyinka is one of Nigeria’s most celebrated personalities, certainly
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This morning, I cast my vote at my polling unit in Ward 11, Isan-Ekiti. I call on all eligible voters to come out to perform their civic duty & exercise their right to choose their leadership. You are enjoined to comply with the electoral rules and regulations. #EkitiDecides2022
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To those who claim Governors have been silent on the FSARS issue, we spoke long before others jumped on the issue. And we have continued to work on it behind the scenes. JKF
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It was a delight to join Governor Biodun Oyebanji @biodunaoyebanji at the commissioning of the Ekiti Central Bus Terminal Complex along Ijigbo-Okeyinmi Road in Ado-Ekiti, which we initiated in 2021 to ease residents’ and vehicular movement and improve the general ambiance of the
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Earlier today in Abuja, I had the honour of delivering a keynote address at the National Dialogue on "How to Make Nigeria Work,” organised to celebrate the 60th birthday of Prof. Udenta Udenta, the founding National Secretary of the Alliance for Democracy (AD). This dialogue
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I was in the company of APC Presidential Candidate, Asiwaju Tinubu @officialABAT & VP Candidate @KashimSM, to welcome the @commonwealthsec Observer Mission led by former President Thabo Mbeki and @_AfricanUnion Election Observation Mission led by former President Uhuru Kenyatta.
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My sincere appreciation to the leaders & members of our great party, @OfficialAPCNg (APC), and the wonderful people of Ekiti State for the overwhelming vote of confidence & endorsement given to our Presidential Candidate, Asiwaju @officialABAT, at the mega rally in Ado-Ekiti.
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Congratulations to all APC candidates in the recent National Assembly elections in Ekiti State. Your hard work, dedication & commitment to serving the people of Ekiti are evident in this well-deserved win, and I commend our people for their unwavering support at the polls.
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Re: Open letter to Fayemi - How Negligence, Lack of PPE and Oxygen killed my Mum at EKSUTH. Dear John, . Your open letter on the above stated was brought to my attention.
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Happy independence celebrations. With President Muhammadu Buhari and President George Weah in Monrovia, Liberia today. Mr President bagged the highest Liberian honour for services rendered to Liberia and the sub region.
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I warmly greet all Ekiti sons and daughters at home and abroad, including those in Ekiti towns and villages in neighbouring States who share our rich history as part of the Ekiti confederacy of old. #ANewDawn.#NewBeginning.#JKFInauguralSpeech.#KayodeFayemi.
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Yesterday, two of our farmers from Isaba Ekiti, Mr Toyin Akeju known locally as Jisoro and Mr Yusuf Onuche were found dead on the farms with wounds from gun shots suspected to have been fired by Bororo herdsmen. This, understandably, generated a lot of anger in the community.
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Congratulations to our brother, Dr Akiwumi Adesina on his re-election as President, African Development Bank. Truly well deserved. JKF.
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I delivered a keynote talk at the African Leadership Centre's @ALC_KCL Postgraduate Conference held at King's College, University of London @KingsCollegeLon where I am now a Visiting Professor. It was an honour to have this opportunity to engage with fellow scholars and address
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Signing the Oath of Office as the Governor of @ekitistategov presented by the Chief Justice of Ekiti State in the presence of my adorable wife, Erelu @bisiafayemi.#NewDawn.#NewBeginning.#KayodeFayemi
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Extremely productive meeting with His Excellency, President Mokgweetsi Masisi @OfficialMasisi of Botswana in his Gaborone Office on Friday, along with John Olajide, Chairman of Axxess and Cavista Holdings. We discussed investments in Technology, Agriculture, Infrastructure and
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Walking with the President to his office after the Council of State meeting today. I am always impressed with his deep insights on many issues borne out of years of experience. We all have a lot to learn.
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Mr. Adeoye will help to propagate the message as a member of the COVID-19 Task Force @Ekiti_COVID19 in the State.
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This is to wish Akin Rotimi @iamakinrotimi, my Special Adviser on Communications and Strategy, a happy 40th birthday. Since 2007 when I first met him, he has proven to be a trustworthy and dependable protege and member of my team.
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Exciting evening with my brothers - Olubunmi Adetunmbi and Cyril Fasuyi. With the duo singing from the same hymn book, we have nothing to fear on February 16 in Ekiti North.
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Ekiti CoviD 19 Response Committee held its inaugural meeting yesterday and agreed several concrete steps. Our father, the Grand Patron, Aare Afe Babalola set the ball rolling with N100m donation and 800 bags of rice to the Food Bank. We are grateful. #StayHomeStaySafe. JKF.
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U.S. Dairy Milk Cows in Ekiti State! . Ikun dairy farm plans to reach 10,000 liters of milk daily with cows from the USA. A great collaboration with Consulate Lagos that helps Nigeria grow and diversify its economy. @USDAForeignAg #InvestingInNigeria #Trade #Partners4Prosperity
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As today marks the start of the holy month of Ramadan, I wish to extend felicitations to our Moslem brothers and sisters as they embark on the 30 day fast. #RamadanMubarak.
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‘Labisi @bisiafayemi,. To the love of my life,.The key that unlocks the magic in my heart,.My unwavering protector,.My warrior of prayer. Today, I celebrate you as I always have, for you are a constant source of joy, hope, and inspiration in my life. I am grateful to God for the
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I am grateful for the honour bestowed upon me, alongside my family and fellow honorees, at Lagos State University's @LASUOfficial 40th anniversary celebration and 26th convocation ceremonies. I extend my thanks to the Visitor, the Chancellor, the Governing Council, and the
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Received news of Pius Adesanmi's death in the ET flight with shock and disbelief. One of our finest public intellectuals, may his soul rest in peace. What a huge loss to Africa!!!.
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South-West Governors, Traditional Rulers and Security Chiefs converge in Ibadan, Oyo State on peace building and security matters.
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In 2012, when I lost my mother, I promised that the Government of Ekiti State will build an Elderly Peoples’ Resort and Wellness Centre. In this, I soon discovered a coincidence of interest with the Council of Elders in the state.
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I joined our party leaders and fellow progressives in Osogbo, Osun State to attend a mega rally in support of Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu @officialABAT, the Presidential Candidate of the All Progressives Congress (@OfficialAPCNg).
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With God's blessing, hardwork, laser beam focus, proper planning, unity and sincerety of purpose, elections are always winnable. Congratulations, my brother. This is a victory for the people. A victory for democracy. JKF
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To ensure that expected standards and quality of projects are met, and to ascertain that these projects are delivered within their stipulated time, I continued inspection of ongoing projects at different locations today.
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Jumat thanksgiving service at the central mosque, Ado Ekiti with my Muslim brothers and sisters. #ThanksgivingService.#JumatPrayers
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I signed an Executive Order reducing the Right of Way charges related to laying broadband or any other telecommunications infrastructures from N4,500 to N145 per meter.
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A tribute to Late Mallam Abba Kyari, Chief of Staff to the President. May his soul rest in perfect peace. Amen. ~ JKF
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We share with the people of Iworoko and families of the victims the pain and sorrow of the unfortunate development. " Our prayer is that God will be with you during this painful period. " Government will also look at areas of support with a view to ameliorating the pains".
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Fare thee well. With the Vice President and Ondo Governor at Dr Frederick Fasehun's funeral in Ondo town today. Adieu - irrepressible nationalist and courageous patriot.
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I am pleased to learn that the first-ever Independent Power Project (IPP) in Ekiti State has been completed and commissioned by my successor, Governor Biodun Oyebanji @biodunaoyebanji. Two years ago, we initiated this project in response to the very poor #electricity supply to
A year ago, our administration promised to find solutions to the lingering shortage of electricity supply into Ekiti State. To this end, we entered into a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) agreement with Fen-Church Power Nigeria Ltd to build 5MW Independent Power Plant (IPP).
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Ekiti state has accessed all funds from 2016, 2017, and 2018 which had hitherto not been accessed. Only 2019 is left.
UNCLAIMED BASIC EDUCATION GRANT - JULY 2019. Kwara - N6.25bn.Ekiti - N4.48bn.Nasarawa - N3.81bn.Enugu - N3.47bn.Abia - N2.99bn.Plateau - N2.29bn.Adamawa - N2.09bn.Osun - N2.09bn.Oyo - N2.09bn.Jigawa - N1.35bn.Benue - N1.22bn.Anambra - N1.11bn.Bauchi - N1.11bn. /1.(UBEC).
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Taking the Oath of Office as the Governor of @ekitistategov. This is a new era, a new beginning. Thank you Ekiti Kete. God bless the people of Ekiti State, God Bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria. #JKFSwearingIn #KayodeFayemi
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We celebrate with our Lord Bishop, Most Revd Felix Femi Ajakaiye on his 12th anniversary as Catholic Bishop of Ekiti Diocese today. I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. Philippians 4:13. JKF.
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Still distraught from Yinka Odumakin's demise, Bisi and I woke up to the most devastating shock of Innocent Chukwuma's death. Inno was an outstanding colleague and friend from our days at the barricades. Our thoughts are with Josephine and the children. May he rest in peace. JKF.
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We lost a leader of repute, a man of peace and compassion today, HE Evangelist Bamidele Ishola Olumilua - former Governor of Old Ondo State (including Ekiti State). May his gentle soul rest in perfect peace. Amen.
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It is my great pleasure to commission the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) centre today, October 16, 2022, at the Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital (EKSUTH).
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Spent Sunday afternoon with our Leader, Chief Bisi Akande who turned 82 yesterday. Baba, thank you for your service and sacrifice, always. JKF
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