● Warns against gender discrimination.

●Charges parents on the need for moderation during festive period.

NEWS RELEASE. 18/12/2023


By Kehinde Adeoye

The Secretary to the Osun State Government, Hon. Teslim Igbalaye today took part in the ongoing Rave fm/sholly party 2023 Christmas grotto at the Osun Mall, Osogbo.


The grotto which had since kicked off saw the SSG sponsor over 200 kids while he equally presented gifts to them.


Hon. Igbalaye while having a chat with the kids encouraged them to be "good ambassadors" and of "good behaviour" wherever they find themselves.


He further charged parents against gender discrimination, maintaining that both boys and girls with adequate spiritual and educational training can make impacts in our society.


"Parents, let us endeavour to love our kids equally, regardless of their sex, with adequate spiritual and educational training, they all can grow to become good ambassadors in the future."

The SSG also charged parents and wards to exemplify decency and practice peaceful co-existence among neigbours as the festive period draws closer. He said as the Governor, His Excellency, Sen. Ademola, has overtime demonstrated the will to reshape Osun, everyone should also make it a point of duty to support him and wish him well.


Hon. Teslim Igbalaye was accompanied by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Local Government Affairs, Hon. Goddey Olijeh, Chairman, Osogbo prime council, Hon. Taye Alese, Chairman, Osogbo West, Majeed Obafemi Saka and the Chairman, Osogbo South, Hon. Saheed.