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Tech Community hails Adeleke over Tech Sector Funding

There have been series of encomiums directed at Governor Ademola Adeleke and his administration for setting the pace in tech innovation and entrepreneurship funding in the country following the recent announcement by his government setting up a dedicated help desk for osun tech innovators/entrepreneurs in a bid to ease the process of accessing funding from the $618m AFDB Tech fund.

The Governor through a statement from his spokesperson, Mallam Olawale Rasheed has earlier directed the Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology to set up a help desk to assist all technology and creative sector entrepreneurs in Osun state to apply and access the fund.

He also reiterated his administration’s commitment to ensuring that Osun state emerges as the tech hub of the south west by creating an enabling environment for osun tech ecosystem via the recently launched Osun state ICT policy, Osun state Tech innovation Policy, domestication of Nigeria’s startup Act, the flag off of Osun state’s broadband fiber optic project and the establishment of a digital advisory board among others.

These has now drawn nationwide praise from the tech community and Nigerians far and wide on social media and especially on Twitter platform when the news got broken as reactions started following with commentators applauding the proactive and creative thinking of Governor Adeleke in placing the state on the global digital economy map.

Reacting to the news, a Twitter user with username @Tekanomo while reacting to the news said “This man is doing things that will position Osun State to be one of the foremost state in the South West!” While @jocular_solo is full of praise to the Governor by declaring that “Omooooo in just 6 months he is already top 5 best Governors in Nigeria since 1999”.

@damolaolutoke cannot hide his admiration for the Governor’s tech innovation drive by saying “His interest in tech since his administration started has been surprisingly interesting”. @theglory01 is impressed with Governor Adeleke’s administration so far saying “This is indeed good news for tech heads and creatives in Osun state. I must say Governor Ademola has been quite proactive since assumption of office.”

While @andalehermano was visibly fascinated by the idea of turning Osun state into the tech hub of the south west “He wants to turn Osun to a tech hub? Interesting. I'd like to see how this plays out in 5 years”, @balogunfd has a little advise for the Governor “Here is what govt who is deliberate about making a real impact do. Look at the strength of your community and build opportunities around it. This program will create sustainable wealth. @AAdeleke_01 Work on establishing a tech village "Colbat Mountain" for remote work in osun”.

@osundokun cannot hide his admiration which he fully expressed by saying “Wow our very own Osun is now a shining light…. Baba God we thank you. Thank you HE @AAdeleke_01”

The most interesting observation is how tweeps started tagging their respective state governors to the news on Twitter with words like; “sir can you see what other governor's are doing?”, “Goodafternoon Sir, please kindly check this out and look into it. It's important for O** State's development. Thank you Sir”, “Look into this and tap in. This teem brace up on startups, accelerators, and funding. It's important for **** State's growth”, “pls take note ✍🏽 sir, AKS tech ecosystem must thrive, as this was one of your campaign promises.” etc

This is another commendation of Governor Ademola Adeleke’s stellar performance in the area of governance since assumption of office as the Executive Governor of Osun State.

618USD AFDB Tech Fund: Governor Adeleke Creates Support Desk for Osun Tech Innovators/Entrepreneurs

● Commends AFDB President, Dr Adesina's Visionary Leadership

The Executive Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke has directed immediate establishment of a support desk for Osun tech innovators and entrepreneurs to access the recently launched 618 USD tech fund by the African Development Bank (AFDB).

In response to the tech fund which was a collaboration between the AfDB and the Federal Government of Nigeria, Governor Adeleke expressed readiness of his government to tap into the opportunities in furtherance of the digital economy agenda of his administration.

Governor Adeleke who was full of praises for the AFDB president, Dr Akinwumi Adesina said his administration has created enabling environment for Osun tech ecosystem, citing the recently unfolded state ICT Policy, State Tech Innovation Policy, domestication of Nigeria's Startup Act, the flag off of the state's broadband fiber optic project and the establishment of a Digital Advisory Board, adding " My state is in a hurry to be a tech hub for South West.

"I am delighted to appreciate the African Development Bank which has set up a $618 million fund to support the technology and creative sector in Nigeria. This is a great initiative spearheaded by Dr. Akinwunmi Adesina, the Nigerian President of the African Development Bank in partnership with our Federal Government and I would like to commend him for his visionary leadership and dedication to the development of our country.

"Dr. Adesina has consistently demonstrated his commitment to supporting the growth and development of African economies, and his efforts towards the development of the technology and creative sector in Nigeria are commendable. I am confident that this fund will go a long way in supporting innovation, job creation, and economic growth in our country.

"As the Governor of Osun State, I am pleased to announce that the Ministry of Innovation, Science, and Technology has been instructed to set up a desk to assist all technology and creative sector entrepreneurs in Osun State to apply and access this fund. The desk will provide comprehensive guidance and support to all interested applicants, ensuring that the application process is seamless and efficient.

"We are also exploring partnerships with the African Development Bank to support programs in the technology and creative sector in our state. We will be reaching out to the bank soon to discuss how we can collaborate and leverage this fund and other opportunities to create a vibrant and innovative ecosystem in Osun State.

"I commend the African Development Bank for domiciling the fund in the Bank of Industry to prevent it from being politicized. This is a great step towards ensuring that the fund is used for its intended purpose and will benefit the technology and creative sector in Nigeria.

"I encourage all technology and creative sector entrepreneurs in Osun State to engage directly with the Ministry and register as a stakeholder operating within the state. This is a significant opportunity for our entrepreneurs to grow their businesses, while also contributing to the growth and development of our state", the State Governor stated.

While pledging to unfold the second phase of the state digital economy agenda in due course, Governor Adeleke called on Osun elite "to join his administration in the drive to harness the potential of the technology and creative sector and create a vibrant and innovative ecosystem in Osun State"

Signed
Mallam Olawale Rasheed,
Spokesperson to the Executive Governor

A Concerned Citizen from Iragbiji, Boripe Local Government writes;

The Importance of Lawmakers' Responsibilities: A Critique of Hon. Femi Popoola's Performance and Alhaji Gboyega Oyetola's Selfish Politics

Lawmakers are elected officials who are responsible for representing the interests of their constituents in government. They are expected to propose, sponsor, and support legislation that will benefit their communities and the state at large. Unfortunately, not all lawmakers live up to these responsibilities. One such lawmaker is Hon. Femi Popoola, the deputy speaker of Osun State House of Assembly, who has failed to sponsor any reasonable bill in the house that could benefit his constituency and the state at large in his two terms as the Honourable representing Boluwaduro/Boripe State Constituency.

As an elected representative, Hon. Femi Popoola has a responsibility to serve his constituents and work towards the development of the state. However, his lack of initiative and inability to sponsor any significant bill in the house is disappointing and disheartening. It is even more concerning that he has been in office for two terms and has nothing tangible to show for it.

It is quite disheartening that Hon. Femi Popoola has not sponsored any reasonable bill that would impact positively his constituency and the state. As a representative of the people, it is his duty to identify the needs of his people and sponsor bills that would address these needs. His failure to do this indicates that he has not been proactive in his duties and has not been responsive to the yearnings of his constituents.

However, what is more concerning is the remark made by the former governor of Osun State, Alhaji Gboyega Oyetola, in support of Hon. Femi Popoola's re-election bid. According to him, he is supporting Hon. Femi Popoola because he wants Iragbiji to take over after him, and not because of his performance or competence as a lawmaker. This statement shows that Alhaji Gboyega Oyetola has prioritized his personal interests over the interest of the people he was elected to serve.

It is unacceptable for a leader to support a bad representative just because of personal interests. The election is meant to elect competent leaders who would represent the people and work for their welfare. Alhaji Gboyega Oyetola's reason for supporting Hon. Femi Popoola is not only selfish but also an insult to the people of the Boripe/Boluwaduro State Constituency.

The people of the Boripe/Boluwaduro State Constituency should stand against bad leadership and show their disappointment by voting out Hon. Femi Popoola of the APC and vote for Yomi Aina of the PDP. It is high time the people took their destiny into their hands and voted for a leader who has their interests at heart. Governor Adeleke is determined to give the people of Osun dividends of democracy, and the people of Boripe/Boluwaduro State Constituency deserve to benefit from this.

In conclusion, lawmakers have a crucial role to play in promoting good governance and providing effective representation for their constituents. Hon. Femi Popoola has failed in this regard, and the people of Boripe/Boluwaduro State Constituency deserve better. Alhaji Gboyega Oyetola's remark about re-electing a bad representative due to his personal interest is unacceptable, and the people should vote for competent leaders who have their interests at heart.

The people of Osun State deserve competent and effective representation, and it is the responsibility of the lawmakers to provide it. The selfish interest of some lawmakers should not be allowed to frustrate the good governance that the people are already benefiting from the PDP-led administration under the leadership of Senator Ademola Adeleke.

Osun PDP Cries for Help, Says Our Members are Under Siege

●PDP Victims Targeted for Arrests by APC Merchants of Violence
●Top Leaders Hunted for Arrest
●Loses 10 members since January
●Seek Redeployment of Police Commisssioner

Osun state Chapter of the Osun Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has raised alarm over ongoing Gestapo- like arrest of its top leaders, calling the development " a tgreat to democracy"

Addressing a press conference with a statement tagged "Osun Is Under Siege", the State Caretaker Chairman of the party, Dr Adekunle Akindele said "we woke up to what appeared like rumours that Osun state would be invaded by armed men, both from the Nigerian police and notorious APC thugs imported from Lagos to be disguised as police operatives to cause mayhem and unrest in Osun State.

"To the dismay of our party, these armed men were feried into the state and were received at the private home of the national secretary of the All Progressive Congress,who from good authority, handed the armed men handouts of leaders and members of the PDP to be arrested and detained for no just cause.

"We call you to raise alarm on an ongoing unjust, unfair, draconian and dictatorial raid and arrest of PDP leaders across Osun state.

"As I am addressing you today, PDP leaders are being hunted and arrested in Gestapo style. Across Osun state , houses of our leaders are being surrounded and raised even without search warrant. Where our leaders are not at home, their families are arrested and their cars taken away on various false pretext.

"An undemocratic statewide operation is ongoing designed to pick and lock up prominent PDP leaders ahead of next state election. Our surprise is that such mass raid is being conducted against a ruling political party in clear violation of fundamental human rights of those affected

"We want to note particularly that instead of arresting APC members who are attacking PDP members on daily basis, the said statewide is targeting the victims instead of the culprits. PDP members are the victims of APC violence. Now PDP members are the ones being arrested.

"Five of our members were killed at Ilesa shortly after the visit of the state Governor. At Ila Orangun , four members of PDP were killed by rampaging APC thugs. At Irewole , four of our members were gunned do2n by an APC squad. Across the state, APC militants have been harassing and maiming PDP members.

"Unfortunately, the Police Commissioner has not being professional in the discharge of his duties. All petitions from PDP on violent attacks on our members are not attended to. We have come to the conclusion that the the state election Commissioner is biased and partisan.

"We call for his redeployment with immediate effect.

"It is thus sad that instead of attending to the petitions of the victims, the ongoing operation is targetting the victims, the PDP
All these are ploys to disrupt the peace of Osun State ahead of the rescheduled house of assembly election slated for next Saturday.

"A situation where Apc chieftains became mouthpiece of the Nigerian police, analysing who and who to arrest and for crimes that best suit their whims, reinforces our fears that security institutions have been compromised in the state.

"Our great party uses this opportunity to call on president Mohammadu Buhari as father and chief security officer of the nation to beam his searchlight on the nefarious plans of the Apc to disrupt the peace of the state using the police ahead of the coming election. Unjust arrest or detaining leaders of our party in the impossible giuse of plotting against the people of the state will surely bear unpalable consequences.

"Election should not be war for those who are in good stead in deeds and acceptability to the people, who are constitutionally empowered to choose their representatives at all levels of government. Again, no democracy will thrive under a forced or fraudulent process, which was the bane of the immediate past administration in the state.

"The IGP should rather conduct proper investigation of APC political warmongers, whose only route to self survival is violence and bloodshed. It is no-brainer that all recent cases of political attacks in parts of the state were masterminded by Apc desperados, who are battling hard to escape punishment for their past sins of mismanaging the state.

"Both the election and substantive commissioners of police in Osun State are also called upon to be professional in their conducts and resist all entreaties to intimidate the people of the state as doing so will be akin to stamping on the tail of a 'gentle cobra'.

"Let us make it clear that Osun people cannot be intimidated. Those nursing perilous thought of causing mayhem to inflict psychological trauma on the people should persih the thought or live to nurse their defeat because Osun cannot be cowed.

"While we await the drama of the security operatives disguised as special forces, we enjoing the good people of Osun State to remain calm, go about their lawful businesses but should be vigilant and resolute on their resolve to detach themselves from harrowing experiences of the past.

"If they could not defeat the state since july 16 2022 governorship election till they were overwhemed in the last National Assembly election, they certainly will be defeated again, more devastatingly", the party Chairman vowed.

NEWS RELEASE
07/03/2023

Governor Adeleke Approves Pensioners' Payment, to Release Bond Certificates on Thursday

The Executive Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke has approved the release and distribution of bond certificates worth millions of naira to retirees under the contributory pension scheme.

This was conveyed in a statement by the Head of Service (HOS) , Mr Samuel Ayanleye Aina said the beneficiaries cut across the entire gamut of the public service, namely primary schools, junior schools, secondary schools, tertiary institutions, civil service and the parastatals among others.

According to the statement from the HOS, the presentation ceremony is billed to hold on Thursday at the Local Government Service Commission building.

Mr Aina stated that the presentation of the bond certificates is "a continuation of the committment of the state government to workers' welfare, in and out of service.

"This is a new phase in fulfillment of Governor Adeleke's open resolve to clear backlogs of salaries, pension and emoluments issues within the public service", the Head of Service posited.

It would be recalled that Governor Adeleke had commenced payment of inherited half salaries and other emoluments owed public servants by the past administration.

The decision which is being implemented across the service had elicited widespread applause from within and outside the state.

Signed:
Mr Samuel Ayanleye Aina,
Head of Service.

Governor Ademola Adeleke clocks 100 days in office! These are his achievements in delivering good governance to the people of Osun State.

A. Provision of Portable Borehole water in each of the 333 wards in Osun State;

B. Construction of 20km of roads across Osun State;

C. Presentation of N518m to 40 communities in Osun state for infrastructural developments;

D. Imole Surgical and Medical Outreach: 2000 persons in each of the nine (9) federal constituencies in Osun state, making a total of 18,000 beneficiaries who received free surgeries for cataracts, Pterigium, Hernia and some swellings on the body. Other medical conditions served by the intervention are hypertension, diabetes, malaria, cough, tuberculosis, and other diseases;

E. Construction of 20km of roads across Osun state;

F. Rural electrification projects across Osun state. Provision of transformers and other electrical materials to ensure that communities without electricity can have light.

G. Payment of salaries and pension arrears from January 2016 owed by the past administration.

H. Enrollment of 3000 Osun indigenes on the Osun Health Insurance Scheme (OHIS), to ensure adequate healthcare access for the people.

I. Construction of broken bridge at Bokusoro/Adeeke in Iwo to forestall loss of life on the bridge in the past due to erosion.

J. Resumption of the construction of the Osogbo/Ikirun/Kwara boundary road abandoned by the past administration. The road which stretched over 20km is wearing a new look and easing movement of users as a result of Governor Adeleke's intervention.

K. Launched Osun on Tech Revolution through new Tech Innovation Policy, ICT Policy, Domestication of Nigeria's Startup Act and Osun Goggle Mapping Project.

L. Osun is the first state in Nigeria to domesticate the Nigeria Startup Act;

Governor Ademola Adeleke: 100 Days of Impressive Progress in Osun State

By James O. Bamgbose

In the first 100 days of his administration, Governor Ademola Adeleke made remarkable strides in transforming Osun State. His vision for the state is evident in the numerous projects he has undertaken, which are aimed at improving the standard of living and economic growth of the state.

The following are some of the ongoing and completed projects that have been initiated by the Adeleke-led administration.

*Infrastructure Development*

One of Governor Adeleke's major achievements in the first 100 days of his administration is the construction of 20km road across Osun State. This project will open up rural areas and facilitate the movement of people and goods within the state. The construction of the road will also attract investors to the state, leading to economic growth and development.

The Governor has also taken steps to address the issue of broken bridges, which poses a significant danger to the people of the state. The construction of the broken bridge at Bókùsọ́rọ̀/Adẹ́kẹ́ in Iwo will help to prevent loss of life due to erosion. In addition, the resumption of the construction of the Osogbo/Ikirun Kwara boundary road abandoned by the past administration is also a commendable achievement of Governor Ademola Adeleke. These projects will improve the transportation network in the state and facilitate economic growth and development.

Another major infrastructure project of Governor Adeleke is the provision of portable boreholes in each of the 332 wards in Osun State. The provision of portable boreholes is crucial to the development of rural communities and will go a long way in addressing the problem of water scarcity in these areas. This project will help to improve the health and well-being of the people of Osun State and is a major step towards achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

Additionally, the Governor has provided rural electrification projects across the state, which will help to ensure that communities without electricity can have access to light. The provision of transformers and other electrical materials will help to improve the standard of living of the people and promote economic development in these communities.

*Healthcare intervention*

Governor Adeleke's administration has also made significant strides in healthcare development in Osun State. The Imole Surgical and Medical Outreach program has provided free surgeries to 18,000 beneficiaries across the state. The outreach program saw 2000 persons in each of the 9 Federal Constituencies in Osun State, making a total of 18,000 beneficiaries who received free surgeries. This program is a testament to the Governor's commitment to improving the healthcare sector in the state.

The enrollment of 3332 Osun indigenes on the Osun Health Insurance Scheme is a laudable initiative that will ensure that the vulnerable have access to adequate healthcare. The initiative will also help to reduce the burden of healthcare costs on the people.

*Community Development*

Governor Adeleke has also prioritized community development in Osun State. He has demonstrated his commitment to grassroots development by presenting N518m to 40 communities in Osun state for infrastructural developments. This will help to address the issue of underdevelopment in some communities, which has been a major challenge in the state. This initiative will empower communities to undertake projects that will improve their standard of living and foster economic development.

*Technology Development*

Governor Adeleke has launched the Osun Tech Revolution through the New Tech Innovation Policy, ICT Policy, Domestication of Nigeria's Startup Act, and Osun Google Mapping Project. This initiative will help to promote the use of technology in the state and create opportunities for young people to develop their skills.

Osun State will be the first state in Nigeria to domesticate the Nigeria Startup Act among the 36 States across the country, a major achievement that will help to promote entrepreneurship in the state and create jobs for the teeming youth population.

In conclusion, Governor Ademola Adeleke's first 100 days in office have been characterized by remarkable achievements that are indicative of his commitment to transforming Osun State. The projects undertaken by the Governor will help to boost the development of the state in all areas, including health, education, transportation, and technology. The Governor's achievements are a testament to his belief that nothing is impossible with good governance.

James O. Bamgbose writes from Osogbo, Egbedore LG.

NEWS RELEASE
20/02/2023

Naira Redesign: Governor Adeleke Meets CBN Officials, Calls for Sanctions against Banks Hoarding New Naira Notes

● We Thank Governor Adeleke for Maintaining Peace-CBN

● We Have Issued Queries to some Banks - CBN

The Executive Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke has warned against hoarding of new naira notes by commercial banks, calling on the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to sanction financial institutions involved in such anti-people activities.

Addressing CBN officials in his office, Governor Adeleke decried the increasing shortage of the new notes, explaining that he has been deploying state network to douse tension and ensure safety of banks and the CBN state office.

According to the Governor, his intervention in the last few weeks had ensured that Osun state is saved from increasing conflict across some South Western states, expressing unhappiness at the current hardship the people are experiencing.

"The situation is getting out of hand. The CBN must act fast. Any bank hoarding the new notes must be sanctioned. We should not treat such banks with kid gloves.”

"My people are patient but we should not take their patience for granted. That is why I called for this meeting. Why is the new notes not available? Is the supply small or inadequate? ", the Governor querried.

He expressed the readiness of his government to partner with the CBN for the currency swap, informing the CBN team that the state is sacrificing a lot to maintain peace and calm frayed nerves.

"The new notes are not available. Even as a State Governor, I don't have the new notes. You can see how hard it is for our people to access the new currency if their Governor is not getting them. We should not overstretch the cooperation we are enjoying from the citizenry. We are expected as elected and appointed leaders to respond to the needs and aspirations of our people ", Governor Adeleke admonished.

Responding, the CBN state director, Oluyemi Adeyemi in response commended the state Governor for his proactive steps that has saved the state from naira related riots.

"We must thank Mr Governor for reaching out to the people, for diffusing tension, for keeping the state peaceful. We aware of the day Mr Governor stopped some angry youth from demonstrating and from attacking the CBN office.”

"On our part, we are working hard to make the new notes available. Let me say that the CBN has issued queries to some banks. I assure Nigerians that we are working hard to make the new notes available" , the CBN official stated.

The meeting set up a monitoring mechanism between the state government and the CBN to ensure allocated new notes get to the populace.

Signed:
Mallam Olawale Rasheed,
Spokesperson to the Executive Governor

JUBILATION ACROSS OSUN STATE AS ADELEKE'S GOVERNMENT BEGINS PAYMENT OF SALARY ARREARS

At some minutes past noon today 15th of February, 2023, there was sudden eruption of celebration across the various government agencies and parastatals in Osun State, reminiscent of the biblical deliverance of the people of Israelites from the hand of King Pharaoh. One begins to wonder what could bring this sudden expression of joy amidst the current National mood occasioned by the duo of Naira and Fuel scarcity.

Alas, true to his words and in fulfillment of the earlier approval given by the state Governor, Senator Ademola Nurudeen Jackson Adeleke via the office of the Head of Service for the commencement of payment of salary arrears to the state civil servants, the payment commenced today as credit alert started rolling in to the various civil servants who have been owed 30 months Salary arrears by the previous administration.

Our correspondent who went round the state secretariat and some agencies as at the time of filling this report observed that the workers are visibly happy and expressed their profound gratitude that despite numerous promise from the past administration which went unfulfilled, Governor Adeleke in under 3 months in office despite the humongous debt inherited and the state of the economy has fulfilled his electoral promise of offsetting the salary arrears of the past administrations.

Expressing gratitude to Governor Ademola Adeleke on behalf of the state workforce, the chaorman of the ttade union Congress in Osun State, Comrade Adekola Adebowale described Governor Adeleke as a mam of his words whose commitment to workers welfare is no more in doubt.

Comrade Adebowale Osun State workers will never fotget the good gesture of the state governor as according to him, many of their members have gone under wilth many others incapacitated due to lack of adequate welfare on the part of past administration, especially on the modulated salary arrears.

Also speaking to our correspondent, a civil servant from the Ministry of Commerce, Corporative and Empowerment expressed Joy as she declared that the civil servants couldn’t believe that this payment could ever materialize again in their lifetime,

“When the Governor announced the plan to pay the salary arrears, we didn’t believe it, we even thought where is he going to get the money, I was pleasantly surprised to receive the alert this afternoon and that’s exactly why everyone is jumping in excitement” she commented.

Another civil servant from the Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs declared that most of the civil servants had already forgone the payment and today’s payment indeed came at a great surprise to everyone, “We already thought the money has gone. Even when Governor Adeleke made the promise during the campaign, we didn’t believe him”. He added.

In all, it was jubilation galore for workers in the state civil service, which expectedly will boost the PAYE driven economy of the state.

On the order of SRJ (senate spokesperson from osun central senatorial district); Osun State House of Assembly Deputy Speaker, Hon. Femi Popoola and APC House of Reps candidate for Ila federal constituency, Hon. Adebisi Obawale, a police man shot a member of PDP in Boluwaduro local government.

The victim was seen ferried away, on their way going, the officers who were in the car with the victim were accusing him of destroying SRJ billboard which is far from the truth. Though, the officer who released the fire claimed that it was an accidental discharge.

The victim was dropped at hospital without making any payment. As we speak, the victim is in critical condition in the hospital

We therefore call on Osun police commissioner to warn his men not to be tools in the hands of APC, because we cannot continue to fold our arms and watch our members being killed because of political desperation of SRJ. Osun State police command may soon have more issues to deal with should those behind this mindless shooting not brought to book immediately.

PDP is a peace loving party, hence we call on police boss to as a matter of duty fish out the officer who shot our member.

NEWS RELEASE
08/02/2023

Infrastructure Development: Governor Adeleke Approves Rehabilitation of Major Roads Across State

•••Coordinating Director, Director Highways commend Governor

As part of efforts of the present administration to fast track development and enhance the economic growth of Osun State, the rehabilitation of some major roads across the State has been approved.

Some major roads across the State are in deplorable condition for sometime now, impeding the free flow of traffic and increasing the number of hours people spend before getting to their destinations, it became necessary for something to be done.

This has prompted the administration of Senator Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke to give approval for the rehabilitation of these major roads to ease the free flow of traffic and reduce wear and tear on people's cars.

Disclosing this on Wednesday, the Coordinating Director, Ministry of Works and Transport, Engr Olusola Ajao said the Governor graciously approved the rehabilitation of the roads as part of his campaign promises to the people to make life better for them.

Engr. Ajao said the selected roads which has been earmarked for immediate rehabilitation will all be completed within the first one hundred days of the present administration.

Also speaking, the Director, Highways in the Ministry of Works and Transport, Engr I.B Bello hinted that spot patching works have already started on some major roads within Osogbo, the State capital to ease vehicular movement and reduce the time people spend on the roads.

He explained that the rehabilitation of roads across the State will be a continuous one as the present administration under Senator Ademola Adeleke is determined to fix infrastructures, especially across the State for the benefit of all and sundry and to boost the economic growth of Osun State.

Some of the roads approved for rehabilitation include: Akoda to Olaiya to Old Garage/ Oke-Fia/Omobolanle area, Lameco/Oke-Onitea junction/ stadium area in Osogbo. Rehabilitation of John Mackay/Oke-Ayepe Costain road in Osogbo and rehabilitation of Akankan junction/Agate in Ede

Other works approved for rehabilitation include: reconstruction/beautification/upgrading of the State Secretariat roundabout, renovation of Governor's office, Bola Ige house and some chalets/clinics e.t.c at the government house, Oke-Fia, Osogbo.

Signed:
Mallam Olawale Rasheed,
Spokesperson to the Executive Governor

NEWS RELEASE
03/02/2023

Osogbo-Ikirun/Kwara State Boundary Road: Governor Adeleke Mobilizes Contractor Back To Site

••••Governor Adeleke to Inspect Road project next week




The administration of Senator Ademola Adeleke has mobilized the contractor handling the Osogbo-Ikirun/Kwara State boundary road back to site to resume work on the project immediately after many years of abandonment.

This was disclosed by the Coordinating Director, Ministry of Works and Transport, Engr Olusola Ajao during a chat in his office.

The Osogbo-Ikirun/Kwara State boundary road was awarded some years ago but was not completed causing hardship to residents and especially motorists who ply the road on a daily basis.

Engr. Ajao said the State Governor magnanimously ordered the remobilization of the contractor back to sight and commence the work so as to ease the surfering of motorists who ply the road on a daily basis.

He said the Governor has specifically ordered that the contractor to ensure a speedy progress of the project and see that it gets to an advanced stage within the next two months.

In his words, "I am delighted to announce to you that the administration of Senator Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke has graciously approved the mobilization of the contractor handling the Osogbo-Ikirun/Kwara State boundary road back to sight.

"The Governor has charged the contractor to move speedily on the project and ensure that work reach an advanced stage in the next two months to ease the surfering of residents and motorists plying the road.

"I use the medium to urge road users and residents to cooperate with the contractors while the job is being carried out, I also express deep appreciation to the people friendly Governor, Senator Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke for mobilizing the contractor back to sight after many years of abandonment.

Meanwhile, the contractor has resumed work in earnest.

Governor Adeleke is to visit the project site to inspect progress of work by next week.

Signed:
Mallam Olawale Rasheed ,
Spokesperson to the Executive Governor

Congratulation to Osun State Government workers and retirees, What Mr. Gboyega Oyetola cannot do in 4years, Sen. Ademola Adeleke has done it in 2months.

#MayAdelekeSucceeds

Ahead of Tinubu's rally in osun state, Thugs led by Simeon Obawale Adebisi; APC House of Representatives Candidate in Ila/Boluwaduro/ Ifedayo and 9 others attacked PDP House of representatives candidate, Hon. Clement Akanni in Ila - Orangun.

GOVERNOR ADELEKE DID NOT FORGE HIS SCHOOL TESTIMONIAL AS FOUND BY JUSTICE KUME OF THE OSUN GOVERNORSHIP TRIBUNAL

1. The Issue of forgery has to do with an error on school testimonial which bear Osun instead of Oyo state. Osun State was part of Oyo State when Governor Adeleke completed his high school education in 1981.

2. The issuing school testified before Court of Appeal in 2018, that it was their error, which has nothing to do with Governor Adeleke,

3. The Court of Appeal ruled that there was no forgery and exonerated Governor Adeleke of any forgery.

4. The public should know that Governor Adeleke did not forge this Testimonial or any certificate.

5. This was an attempt to damage the reputation of Governor Adeleke.

6. The Tribunal Chairman should explain how he arrived at his opinion when the Court of Appeal has cleared Governor Adeleke of any forgery.

Osun Buga judgement and the impending doom for Nigeria's democrary

By Sarafa Ibrahim

For some time now, a lot of Nigerians have expressed concerns about the growing incursion of the judiciary into the decision-making on who leads the people. As against the known practice in democrary making the people the ultimate decider on who rules over their affairs, the judiciary in Nigeria is taking up that role.

This distortion of democrary is causing a whole lot of worries, and one of such was expressed by a former President of Nigeria, Goodluck Jonathan, who had during a visit to TOSTV Network studios in Abuja said "I have already made a public statement on that to the effect that ballot paper and not the judiciary should determine who wins elections or select political leaders. The ballot paper should be the only basis for selecting political leaders."

And last Friday, the very disturbing trend that Jonathan canvassed against raised its ugly head in Osun state. Justice Tertse Kume who led the Osun election petition tribunal did the unthinkable as he went outside the dictate of his power in pronouncing a winner for the Osun election. The basis of the obscure and ridiculous judgement was that the elected Governor, Ademola Adeleke, did not score the majority of lawful votes after deducting votes in disputed polling units.

But that was not even what the law empowers him to do, assuming without conceding that his verdict on alleged over-voting was right. For the education of those who may not know, Section 51(3) of the Electoral Act 2022 stipulates that "Where the result of an election is cancelled in accordance with subsection (2), there shall be no return for the election untill another poll has taken place in the affected polling unit."

In other words, the judgement of Justice Kume runs foul of the provision of the law. What the judgement did, in essence, was to shut the door to nearly one-third of the state from having a say in who will administer the state. By any stretch, it smears the real intent of democrary, and worse, a mockery of the law.

In Osun, the impression that the majority judgement gave to most people is that Justice Kume simply awarded the state to Gboyega Oyetola of the All Progressives Congress (APC) despite having lost at the poll. And this can not be faulted considering the fact that the basis of the majority decision of the Tribunal was flawed and defied any sense of justice.

It should be unthinkable that a court would be a place to overturn the clear will of voters based on a controversial evidence. Apart from the fact that the BVAS report relied upon by Justice Kume to make a decision has been disputed by the maker, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), it is inconceivable that the accreditation data on the BVAS machines used for the election was ignored by the jury.

The BVAS machines were the device used at the various polling units to accredit voters. It is also a fact that BVAS machines were the originator of the accreditation data, and as such, the primary source of evidence to determine the true number of accredited voters for the election. Yet, Justice Kume went for a secondary source of evidence that is housed in faraway Abuja, which is susceptible to hacking and manipulations.

In short, Justice Kume turned a blind eye to the accreditation data on BVAS machines which were physically present at the polling units he ordered, and went for the accreditation data on a server not known to many of the voters in the election. It is like throwing away a chicken and embracing the egg she laid. Does that not foul of logic and justice?

What the decision of Justice Kume portrayed is an extreme partisan fervour targeted at robbing the people of their power to choose their leader. The implication of this would mean that the people do not need to take part in an election since whatever they decided on the ballot may not matter but the partisan instincts of the jury.

This will most likely put the decision on who leads on the judiciary, and not the people, as democrary was structured to operate. What this would therefore mean is that a judge would have unrestrained power to upturn election, especially when the winner is not someone he likes, as Justice Kume plainly demonstrated in his judgement by mocking Governor Ademola Adeleke.

To be frank, the threat posed to Nigeria's democrary by the pronouncement of Justice Kume is far-reaching. The moment the judiciary becomes just another political tool, especially one used to hijack states by those who know how to manipulate it, it begins to lose any faith left in it by the people. No amount of legal fantasies can cover for an obvious plot to take away the power of the people in a democrary.

What just happened in Osun is a reminiscence of the 2018 mandate heist. While 'remote control' was the tool used to usurp the mandate of the people in 2018, now the least expected source, the judiciary is posing as the tool. It is time for the leadership of the judiciary to rise up and ensure the sustenance of the will of the people before compromised officers are used to steal away our democracy forever.

ADELEKE PLEDGES TO JUMPSTART OSUN ECONOMY DESPITE PAUCITY OF FUND.

Osun state Governor , Senator Ademola Adeleke on Wednesday pledged to jumpstart the state economy despite the paucity of funds.
The governor spokesperson, Mallam Olawale Rasheed who quoted his boss to have said this at the launching of a subsidiary of  Dangote Holdings in Lagos, stressed that, the Governor had expanded interactive sessions with top federal ministers, critical heads of federal agencies and managing directors of leading private companies across the sectors.
The governor, according to the spokesperson, had strategies as ” PPP arrangement mixed with personal networking with business leaders locally and internationally.
Olawale further stressed, Senator Adeleke statements as, “Our administration is being very innovative. Our five point agenda are being implemented through PPP partnership. So I have laid out a state plan to most industry leaders I met and they are eager to support Osun state.
” I have met several important business and government leaders on this Lagos trip. It has been very tight-meetings back to back. And the good thing is that we are recording successes. I will update our people very soon on the positive outcomes we are achieving.
” I intend to visit Abuja to continue the consultation and follow up. I will use that opportunity to visit ambassadors of the G20 nations and the United Nations agencies in Nigeria. Like I said, our administration is being very innovative to meet the yearnings of our people”, Governor Adeleke noted.
“I have intensified his drive for enhanced partnership with local and multinational companies for direct investment in the state economy."
“For the past two working days, I have laid out the vision of my government for a public-private partnership relationship with a view to address the huge Infrastructure deficit in his state and jump start the state economy that is weighed down by heavy debt.”
“In several meetings with captains of industry and chieftains of multilateral institutions and organizations, I have specifically solicited investment on roads, agriculture, education, health, sports and information technology, “From Monday to Wednesday, I have met over 14 chief executives of various organisations,  securing commitment from them to work on investment packages for Osun state.”

Trade Fair 2023: Steps Are Ongoing To Make Osun Economically Viable – Adeleke

Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has assured that the present administration will not leave any stone unturned in the pursuit of an enabling environment that will help business thrive in the State.

The Governor stated this today while officially declaring open the Osun 2023 trade fair organised by the Osun Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (OSUCCIMA) in collaboration with the State Ministry of Commerce, Industry, Cooperatives and Empowerment.

The Governor who was represented at the occasion by the Secretary to the State Government, Alhaji Teslim Igbalaye said the administration is putting in place measures to make the State more viable, economically buoyant and sustainable.

He said there are steps already being taken that will translate into the emergence of Small Medium Enterprises in the State which will at the long run boost the economy of the State.

The State helmsman added that the State will definitely key-into the African Continental Free Trade Area (AFCFTA), to deliver great benefits in terms of jobs creation, growths and poverty reduction.

While commending the organisers of the fair, the Governor stressed that the fair is a major step geared towards fostering investments and business opportunities in the State, explaining that Osun is on the path to full and robust industrialization.

Speaking on the theme of the trade fair, ‘Leveraging on AFCFTA for Enhancing SME Growth at Sub-National Level’ Senator Adeleke said It is very apt and in tandem with the current trend in economic transactions and development.

According the Governor, “by leveraging on the gains of AFCFTA, the State will have a lot to benefit as the AFCFTA promises broader and deeper economic integration, attract investment, boost trade, provide better jobs, reduce poverty and increase shared prosperity in Africa.

“The fact that Trade Fairs are veritable platforms for the advancement of individual, corporate and National ingenuities can never be over- emphasised. This Trade Fair will no doubt help to showcase the economic potentials of the State from the grassroots, particularly in the area of exportable made-in Osun products”,The Governor stated.

Illegally Employed Workers Remain Disengaged - Osun State Government

Those illegally employed by former Governor Gboyega Oyetola are no longer in the employment of the state government and no amount of blackmail can change that reality, the State Government has announced.

Reacting to the pocket of demonstration by members of the All Progressives Congress(APC) employed towards the tail end of the last government, the State Government in a statement by the Special Assistant, Community Communications to Governor Ademola Adeleke, Mr Tunde Busari, noted that Mr Oyetola deliberately padded the state payroll with APC members to create stage for deeper financial crisis, conflict and disharmony.

" Those engaging in demonstrations are APC members smuggled into the state payroll by former Governor Oyetola. By virtue of the Executive Order issued by Mr Governor, those illegally employed remain sacked and are no longer staff of the state government. No amount of demonstration and blackmail can change that reality.

" We have the details of plan by APC to deploy its disengaged members for demonstration. However, the people of Osun state are in the know of the whole situation especially the several warnings by the PDP while in opposition. We warned against colluding with Mr Oyetola during those last days when the former Governor was issuing employment letter despite the State's inability to pay staff salaries.

" Those APC members are now playing the script. They have failed from the beginning as this administration will not bow to unjustified demands from those who collaborated to deepen Osun financial woes", the statement noted.

Signed
Tunde Busari,
Special Assistant, Community Communications.

100 Days Agenda: Osun PDP Applauds Governor Ademola Adeleke


The Osun State Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party has applauded the state Governor, Senator Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke for his unflinching love for the people of the state as contained in his multiple intervention programs to better the lots of the citizenry in the state.

The PDP particularly eulogized the governor for riding through the odds to hit rhe ground running as the state helmsman and commit his administration to measured deliverables to the people within the first one hundred days in office.

The rural electrification and mass water projects embarked upon by the governor,, according to a statement from the office of the Osun State PDP Caretaker Committee Chairman, Dr Akindele Adekunle, are indicative of an administration that is prepared to affect lives without any form of segregation.

That the state government also allowed target beneficiaries to unanimously choose locations of these stopgap interventions, underscores the core value of democracy, with the people as the main focus, the PDP chairman noted.

Dr Akindele also assured the people of the state that Governor Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke will continue to address their needs compassionately as contained in his electoral promises, just as he enjoined them to continue to join hands with rhe PDP administration in ensuring that all projects embarked upon by the State Government are gaurded jealousy and protected from avowed saboteurs.

He however called on members of the public, to be wary of those he described as enemies of the state who are trying to reset agenda for the governor with a view to discrediting the noble steps mapped by the state government in measured time to frontally meet the good people of the state at the very points of their needs.

“PDP administration is not given to ego massaging and that is why leaders of communities and people alike, will continue to be pivotal in decision making mechanism of the state government, especially when it comes to citing of projects for the good of all in the state”

” We are therefore not surprised that some disgruntled elements of the defeated opposition, who are devastated by the massive approach of Governor Ademola Adeleke to governance, had begun to run helter skelter, deliberately reworking the Governor’s 100 days pledge outside of the open and well circulated agenda of water, rural electrification, primary health care, roads and and schools rehabilitation. This, we are confident will faill and fall on them as usual.

‘Our great party, the PDP is proud of our dear Governor for his people oriented disposition and we call on our people in other spheres of life in the state, to remain calm and be assured of the state government’s interventions as the case may demand either on immediate, medium or long term basis” Dr Akindele concluded.



Signed
Dr Akindele Adekunle
Osun State PDP Caretaker Committee Chairman.

NEWS RELEASE
18/01/2023

Governor Adeleke Launches Pro-Masses 100 Days Programme

The Executive Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke has launched a six pronged project to touch the lives of Osun masses in all the local governments areas of the state.

The programes are as follows:

1.Provision of portable water in 332 towns/Villages, one in each of the 332 wards in the State. The implementation has already started in Osogbo, Ifelodun and other local governments of the

2. Complete renovation of 30 schools, one per local government, including portable water and the provision of at least 50 computers with internet services in each renovated school.

3. Rehabilitation of 332 primary health care centers, one in each of the 332 wards in the State. Access to Health Care at the grassroot is the main objective.

4. Enrollment of 3000 Osun Citizens in the Health Insurance Scheme, free of Charge.

5. With an eye to address deplorable state of roads in the state, the government of Governor Adeleke has also initiated the rehabilitation of nine najor roads, one per federal constituency. This is targeted at reducing the high infrastructure deficit facing the state.

6. To address the yearning of Osun youth population, Governor Adeleke is also implementing an ongoing ICT/tech innovations programme which include the making of first State ICT Policy, first State Innovation Policy, domestication of Nigeria's Startup Act and Goggle Mapping of Osun state.

All the above programmes designed to touch the lives of the masses and the youth are ongoing for full delivery by the time the administration clocks 100 days in office.

Commenting on the progress of work across the six identified areas, Governor Adeleke hinted that the projects were selected on the basis of their direct positive impacts on the masses of the state.

According to the Governor, all local governments that have not submitted their selected location for each of the above projects, are hereby directed immediately to do so. This is to meet the deadlines set for the project implementation.

Governor Adeleke also urged community volunteers working on the Google Mapping Project to accelerate the updating of their areas on Google map to boost local business and connectivity in the state.

"Our administration is working to deliver on our electoral promises. We are targeting projects that touch the lives of the masses. I want the people to feel the impact of governance", Governor Adeleke stated.

Signed:
Mallam Olawale Rasheed,
Spokesperson to the Executive Governor

NEWS RELEASE
17/01/2023

Our Mandate can't be Hijacked -Governor Adeleke

The Executive Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke has declared that the mandate freely given to him by the people of Osun state remains valid and nothing can upturn or tamper with it.

The people's governor said he won't allow anybody to go through the backdoors to hijack the will of Osun People as was done in 2018.

Governor Adeleke made the disclosure on Tuesday, at the campaign rally of Osun Central Senatorial District.

All the eight ( House of Assembly candidates, three House of Representatives and the senatorial candidate from Osun central were on ground at the venue of the rally. Thousands of Party faithfuls were also present to give solidarity and support for all the candidates.

According to Governor Adeleke: "I can't thank the people of Osun enough for standing by me and the party during the governorship. I presented myself to dare the government of APC, God and the people of Osun supported me, and today, here we are. God helped us; we defeated the incumbent.

"Yes, we are aware that Oyetola and his gang are looking for all possible means to buy their way. We have trust in the integrity of our jurists who are handling the tribunal case. They are men and woman of impeccable character.

"The people of Osun have spoken on July 16th, 2022. Nothing can change what they have stamped with their votes. I want to implore the people of Osun central senatorial district to vote massively for our candidates, come February 25 and March 11, 2023."

The governor encouraged the residents not to entertain any fear, adding that his government has many good things in stock for the State.

" Your mandate is secured. By God and people, nothing will derail the peoples' mandate. Our judiciary is for the people, by the people and of the people", Governor Adeleke concluded his widely applauded speech.

Signed:
Mallam Olawale Rasheed,
Spokesperson to the Executive Governor.

STATE HOUSE PRESS RELEASE

PRESIDENT BUHARI PLEDGES SUPPORT FOR OSUN, AS GOV ADELEKE PAYS ‘THANK YOU’ VISIT

President Muhammadu Buhari Friday promised to consider the requests for assistance made by the new Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke, who was at State House on a ‘thank you’ visit.

The Governor, elected on platform of the People’s Democratic Party, said he had come to appreciate the President for providing a level playing field in the election that held in July last year.

Said the Governor: “I had waited patiently for this appointment, and was praying fervently for it to happen. It’s a dream come true for me to see you, and have a handshake.

“I am a beneficiary of the new Electoral Law you signed, as it paved the way for free and fair elections, ruling out ballot box snatching and stuffing.

“The security agencies followed your instruction to be fair and firm, and I am so proud of you. You are a true father, regardless of political party differences.”

The Governor said free and fair elections would be one of the greatest legacies President Buhari would bequeath to the country, as the development was already being applauded home and abroad.

He gave his priorities in the State as development of agriculture, education, and investment drive.

Among requests Gov Adeleke made were; support on infrastructure development, a proposed new economic city and free trade zone, tax credit, and other Federal facilities in Osun State.



Femi Adesina

Special Adviser to the President

(Media and Publicity)

January 13, 2023

Governor Ademola Adeleke 100 days Programme: Osun Google Mapping Focus

In line with Governor Ademola Adeleke 100 days ICT programme, there is an ongoing effort to get Osun state on the Google mapping index.

As at today, Osun Google mapping index is only at about 30%; the goal is to ensure Osun is fully captured on Google map such that the nooks and crannies of the state is covered, including government offices, business, schools and worship centres.

We are encouraging our team to talk to their people to update the presence of their towns and landmark areas on the global stage via a scheme referred as 'Google Local Guide', develop by google to allow people contribute to the development of their community mapping.

As a Local Guide, you earn points when you share reviews, photos, and knowledge on Google Maps. Those points lead to higher levels of the program, as well as benefits like early access to Google features and special rewards from partners with travelling opportunity.

To know more, Check your phone to access the Google map facility. It is in the best interest of every community to have their their presence on the Google map, as it improves visibility and opens the community to training and internship opportunities from Google Foundation.

This will also help business owners or investors who are looking forward to running e-commerce in Osun and will help businesses to be easily located anywhere in the world.

• Oladele Olabamiji Hezekiah,
Senior Special Assistant (Media) to the Governor

NEWS RELEASE
09/01/2023

Governor Adeleke Approves New Transport Management System for Osun State


• Creates supervisory Disciplinary Committee

• Consultant will integrate 97.8% of union as its employees”

• Com. Wakeel Nurudeen Oluronbi Heads Vehicle Sector

• Com. Oyeniyi Sikiru Ayobami Leads the Cycle Wing

• New Model to Generate Thousands of Jobs, Increase IGR & Secure Parks



The Executive Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke has announced a new transport management system for Osun state with a triple objectives of securing the motor parks, creating thousands of jobs and increasing the state's internally generated revenue.

In a statement by the Spokesperson to the Governor, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, the State Governor described the new transport management model as "a fulfilment of his earlier promise to sanitize the current park system and ensure commuters enjoy a new lease of safe and secured transportation"

The State Governor who reiterated the need to overhaul the state transport system said the approved new structure has a supervisory Disciplinary Committee to supervise all the activities of the two sectors in the transport system namely Vehicles and Cycles.


"The composition of the Transport Disciplinary Committee is 11 team member are as follows:

1. Representative of Commissioner of Works and Transport, office of transportation
2. Representative of Commissioner of Finance
3. Representative of Consultant
4. Representative of OIRS
5. Alhaji Fakorede Rauf
6. Barr. Jola Akintola
7. Chief Olusola Adedokun
8. Rev. Olaleye Edward Onipede
9. Mr Bamidele Isiaka
10. Mr OyeyemiI Dauda Olamilekan
11. Mr Animashaun adeshina taofeek

"The Disciplinary Committee will swear in Comrade WAKEEL NURUDEEN OLURONBI for the Vehicle sector of the Transport System and Comrade OYENIYI SIKIRU AYOBAMI to head the Cycles sector.

" It is a one-ticketing system approach across the state and it will create thousands of temporary jobs in Osun state.The new policy will boost our revenue generating capacity and help improve our economy.

"In addition, this new system will eradicate the insecurity, destruction of properties and killings experienced by commuters when rival unions groups attack each other. Moving forward, nobody should be caught fighting or causing any kind of unrest in our parks or roads", the statement explained.

Elchanan Projects and Concepts Limited is the consultant that will supervise the overall implementation of the transport sector reform.

Signed:
Mallam Olawale Rasheed,
Spokesperson to the Executive Governor

PRESS STATEMENT

OSUN STATE GOVERNMENT SECRETARIAT: STATUS QUO REMAINS-OSOGBO, EDE ROYAL FATHERS

Our attention has been drawn to rumours and wild insinuations about the status of Osun State Government Secretariat. As royal fathers of Osogboland and Edeland, we affirm there is no conflict or controversy over the status, the location and naming of the state government Secretariat.

We want to reassure our people that the status quo remains as the State Government has not acted in anyway to deny any community of their rights and privileges. We blame political forces for attempting to politicise the issue to forment trouble and destabilize the state.


We call on our people at home and abroad to continue to ensure peaceful co-existence across their communities. As royal fathers, we are convinced the Administration of Governor Ademola Adeleke has genuine intention to deepen inter-community peace and partnership for development of our dear state.

Signed:

1. His Royal Highness,
Oba Jimoh Olanipekun,
Ataoja of Osogbo land

2. His Royal Highness,
Oba Munirudeen Lawal,
The Timi of Edeland
06/01/2023

Press Statement

Osun PDP to APC: Leave us out of your problem with Asiri Eniba

Osun State Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party(PDP) has called on the state All Progressives Congress(APC) to fulfill its promises to hired thugs deployed for the July 16th election, affirming that PDP has no agents of deaths like the APC and that the party is not involved in any attacks on APC offices.

In a statement signed by the state Caretaker Chairman of PDP, Dr Akindele Adekunle , the PDP urged APC to settle its internal problems involving its failure to settle Asiri Eniba and other imported thugs who were mobilized to hijack PDP strongholds and ensure maximum mayhem.

"We are shocked with all these rumours of attacks. What we heard is that after the arrest of Asiri Eniba and Rasheed Oko Ilu during the July 16 polls, Mr Oyetola and his team abandoned their recruited gangs. After the election, we were told nobody cared about the bad boys who were nurtured by them for fours years.

" We don't know but we learnt those boys were angry and they are going after Omowaiye and others who anchored the recruitment drive for the former Governor. How is that our business? We are in government and we are busy with how to deliver on our five point agenda to the good people of Osun state.

" Please tell them to talk to their political thugs.We are too busy with our 100 days programmes to be going after a failed Commissioner and a deceitful former Governor", the statement noted.

Signed
Dr Akindele Adekunle,
State Caretaker Chairman,
Osun State PDP

TEXT OF AN ADDRESS DELIVERED BY HIS EXCELLENCY, SENATOR ADEMOLA ADELEKE AT THE LAUNCHING OF EMBLEM FOR THE YEAR 2023 ARMED FORCES REMEMBRANCE DAY

PROTOCOL

Today is another significant period to mark and remember the unquantifiable contributions of members of Nigeria's Armed Forces to the peace and stability of our great country, Nigeria. We are gathered here as in other capitals across the country to place our debt of gratitude on records to our fallen heroes who paid the supreme sacrifice.

The stability of the nation rests on the gallantry, patriotism and sacrifice of the security and military services. Service personnel of the armed forces in particular are in many volatile sectors of the society confronting and curtailing open and subtle threats to the territorial integrity of the country. That we must live, many offered their precious lives. We must therefore continue to acknowledge the contributions of the armed forces to the survival of the nation.

As we gathered here today, I reassure the military service of the commitment of our government to expand the present level of partnership. Our administration has a security sector reform which places welfare of service personnel at the centre stage.

Today, I recommit to the well being of our service personnel. Our veterans and their families will continue to receive our support in recognition of their service to the fatherland.

It is on this note that I launch the appeal fund for the 2023 Emblem for the Armed Forces Remembrance Day with a sum of Five Million Naira.

Thanks for listening.

HE, Senator Ademola Adeleke,
Executive Governor of Osun State.
05/01/2023

OSUN IS SET FOR GOOD GOVERNANCE IN 2023- GOVERNOR ADEMOLA ADELEKE

My good people of Osun state, it is with high sense of gratitude, hope and commitment that I address you this morning.

The last one year has been very eventful in the life of our state. We have passed through many developments. We have concluded a major election that ushered in a new government under my leadership. Our state transited from one political party to a different political party and also from one government to a government by and for the people.

Despite the tension and anxiety, our state gallantly emerged stronger with your support and goodwill. I put on record my deep appreciation to you, our people, for your strong support for my political party and I during those struggling days. I promise to remain responsive and accountable to you all as we move to reposition our state for greater height.

In the last one month, our administration has laid a strong foundation for sustainable governance of our state. I opened up state finance to the public in the spirit of accountability. I am reforming several sectors to block revenue leakages and stop diversion of state assets. The repositioning of the civil service for professionalism is also ongoing. Urgent state matters are being attended to with a view to restore normalcy and bring our people together for good governance.

Our administration has created a strong working relationship among the three arms of government. We have forged a common understanding to put the interest of the state at the forefront of everything we do. Combined effort, mutual support and impactful governance are hallmarks that have been accepted by all as a path to progress, in the best interest of the state.

Within the same one month, our administration is focused on delivering on its first 100 days in office programme. I have visited several schools, health centres and other public infrastructures. These inspections have strengthened our pre-election data. We are poised to deliver on our first 100 days in office programme, which covers areas such as water provision, rehabilitation of schools and health centres, rehabilitation of roads and delivery of tech innovations for the digital economy.

My good people of Osun state, our administration has a rolling plan of 100 days, six months, one year followed by deliverables in subsequent years. I have also put in place a monitoring and evaluation team. By the end of the first 100 days in office, we will be hosting the maiden edition of our public accountability forum titled 'Ipade Imole'. We will meet you, the good people of Osun state, and keep you informed about the journey so far.

Permit me to use this occasion to seek the full support of Osun indigenes, home and abroad. Our administration is committed to ensure people based development. Our vision is to enthrone tech based agro-industrial growth in our state. We plan to address the infrastructure deficit with a cost effective, home based and labour intensive programme.

To our people in the diaspora, we are opening up the state for partnership in education, health, trade, investment and tech innovations. We are creating the enabling environment for multiple cooperation to put our state on the global map of development.

In our drive for a new Osun state, I assure you that we will be fair and inclusive in our actions. Like I noted in my inaugural address as governor, the election is over. Now is the time for us all to join hands to move the state forward. I am the Governor of all Osun people and I will serve the state in the spirit of brotherhood, equity, transparency, accountability and fear of God.

I welcome us all to the new year under the umbrella of Almighty God.


●BEING THE TEXT OF A NEW YEAR ADDRESS BY HE, SENATOR ADEMOLA ADELEKE TO THE PEOPLE OF OSUN STATE TODAY DECEMBER 31ST, 2022

Osun house of assembly demanded $5,000,000 (Five million dollars) bribe from me on the Ilesha Water Project .

- Engineer Tawa Williams
Project coordinator Ilesha Water Project