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I warmly welcome the sons and daughters of Ile Ife, the cradle of the Yoruba race, to this epoch making event. I congratulate His Royal Majesty, the Ooni of Ife for having this landmark project under his watch.

Ile Ife is the source of the Yoruba race. I understand the deep level of infra deficit across the five local governments. Consequently, we decided as a government to address the challenges by applying a big view approach.

The infra deficit covers roads, health, water and schools. In the multi-billion naira agenda, we earmarked specific projects for this ancient city. Many are ongoing and more are still coming.

We were at Ilesa last week to flag off road dualisation. Today we are here to bring to reality the construction of a flyover bridge. This iconic bridge, the first of its kind in this land of the source.

The project location was justified on the ground of easing traffic, facilitating connectivity and attracting adjacent economic activities. Ile Ife deserves not only an infra upgrade but a classical upliftment to enhance the tourism capital of this divine town. This is what our government is launching today. We are on a match to greater height for Ile Ife and Osun State as a whole.

I want to use this platform to assure elders, sons and daughters of Ile Ife that our government is committed to solving the many developmental issues facing this city. We are applying phased project implementation strategies due to the huge infra deficit with attendant low funding capacity. We however assure all and sundry that our strategy will eventually fulfill the yearnings and aspirations of all our people.
Even with funding constraints, our government has delivered on various fronts for the Ife area. Kindly permit me to list areas of our achievements and plans for the future across the five local government area of Osun state as follows:
IFE EAST LOCAL GOVERNMENT
1 Asphaltic Tarring of Oriyangi- Oke Atan – Ogbedu Road
2 Tarring of Ife City – Benediction to Olasode
3 Renovation of Yekemi Maternity
4 Renovation of 3 Buildings of a Block of 3 Classrooms at LA Primary School Ilode
PROPOSED
1 Asphaltic Tarring of Olurin Road _1.5km(Ife East and Ife Ooye)
2 Renovation of Ifelodun Maternity

IFE NORTH LGA

1. Provision of seven boreholes across the LGA
2. Renovation of schools across the lGA
3. Commencement of three road construction across the LGA
   IFE SOUTH WEST LCDA
4. Proposed renovation of garage olode Health center,
5. Proposed renovation of one block of class room in united Anglican primary school garage olode,
6. Proposed renovation of one class room in ara Alubati in Osi ward in ife south west LCDA awolowo town garage olode ife
   IFE NORTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT
7. Renovation of 5 blocks of classroom at L.A.pry. school, Ipetumodu
8. Provision of 4 motorized water borehole
9. Approval for the construction of 1.5 km Akinlalu township road.
   IFE NORTH AREA COUNCIL, OYERE ABORISADE
   6 Motorized borehole at :
10. Molodo, Oyere Ward 1
11. Okuomo Famia Ward
12. Atowo, Oyere Ward 2
13. Fadehan, Oyere Ward 2
14. Isanlu, Oyere Ward 2
15. Womonle, Oyere Ward 2 IFE NORTH WEST LCDA EDUNABON
16. Renovation of 3 blocks of 3 classrooms each at C A C pry. School Edunabon
17. Renovation of 4 blocks of 3 classrooms each at L.A pry. School, Edunabon
18. Provision of 3 motorized borehole at Edunabon and Moro
    Area Office, Modakeke
    1.Rehabilitation of schools
    2.Rehabilitation of health centre
19. Ongoing reconstruction of local road.

Our good people of Ile Ife and Osun as a whole, we are here for two in one event. We are flagging off the flyover bridge at Lagere Junction as well as the commencement of 55 kilometers of roads across the 30 local governments and the area office.

After compliance with the due process and procurement laws, the flyover bridge is awarded to Messrs Sammya Nigeria limited at a total project cost of Fourteen Billion, Nine Hundred and Thirty Eight Million, Seven Hundred and Seventy One (N14,938,924,771.45). The completion period is Twelve Months.
Additionally, I flag off the construction of Local Government Roads totalling 55.86km at the cost of N30,677,814,099.42. This is also to have a completion period of twelve months.

I urge the various contractors and the host communities to partner closely for the successful execution of the projects. Community relations must never be downplayed.

On this note, it is my honour and privilege to flag off these landmark projects.

HE, Governor Ademola Adeleke,
Executive Governor of Osun State .

OSOGBO– 04/05/2024– osunstate.gov.ng

The Executive Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke has congratulated the Ataoja of Osogbo, His Royal Majesty, Oba Jimoh Olanipekun Oyetunji, Laroye II, on the occasion of his birthday, joining family, friends and well-wishers across the globe to celebrate an exceptional leader, who exemplifies service to humanity.

Governor Adeleke praises Oba Olanipekun steadfast contributions to the peace and progress of Osun state and Nigeria, hailing him as a reference for selfless leadership.

The Governor recognises the frontline monarch’s unparallel commitment to the development of his domain, which is manifest in the support given to infrastructural plans of the government, celebrating him as a shinning example of devotion to service of the people.

“I heartily felicitate with the Ataoja of Osogbo, HRM Oba Jimoh Olanipekun Oyetunji, Laroye II, on this grace of a new age. On this occasion, I join people across race and tongue to honour the life of service that defines Oba Olanipekun,” the Governor was quoted to have said in the congratulatory message.

While saluting the Ataoja for his sustained efforts in entrenching peace and developments in his domain, Governor Adeleke added that “through Kabiyesi, we have come to appreciate the value of unwavering interest in the growth of subjects and town.”

Governor Adeleke prays for God’s sustained guidance and strength for Oba Olanipekun in furtherance of rendering qualitative service towards the peace and growth of not just Osogbo, but Osun State as a whole.

Signed:
Mallam Olawale Rasheed,
The Spokesperson to the Executive Governor of Osun State.

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This is to inform the general public, that after a keenly-contested Logo Competition, which commenced from the 18th and terminated on the 26th of April, a final winner of the Osun State New Logo Competition has emerged.

Recall that the State Government named a panel of judges on the 26th of April, to review the entries and nominate the best top three, which was later increased to five, from over three hundred submissions.

The panel of Judges, which includes veteran broadcaster, Olusola Ajala, Chairman,brand specialist, Dayo Oderinu, Senior Bureaucrat, Moshood Suleiman Secretary, ICT and brand consultant Segun Yedupe, and ace graphic artist, Kazeem Olalekan, has now completed its job.

With the emergence of the final 5 top best Logos, His Excellency, Governor Ademola Adeleke will unveil the best Logo at the 2nd edition of IPADE IMOLE, at the palace of the Owa of Ijeshaland, today 30th April.

Mr Governor has also expressed his appreciation to the 5-man panel of Judges, which was saddled with the task of filtering out the best entries under 72 hours, in line with the parameters laid down for the contestants as well as the review process.

The Osun State Governor, His Excellency, Governor Ademola Adeleke congratulates the Judges, the contestants and the final winner.

OSOGBO- 20/4/2024-osunstate.gov.ng

All necessary machinery has been put in place by the Osun State Government to accord a rousing welcome to the First Lady of Nigeria, Her Excellency, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, who is officially billed to be in Osogbo, the Osun State capital on Tuesday, 23rd of April, 2024.

The First Lady is visiting Osun for the turning of sod of the Alternative High School For Girls at Oke D.O, Ilesha Road, Osogbo.

This is contained in a Press Statement issued by the Osun State Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Oluomo Kolapo Alimi.

The turning of the sod by the Wife of the President of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, according to Oluomo Alimi is at the instance of her Non Governmental Organisation, (NGO) Renewed Hope Initiative, geared towards achieving a better life for all families in Nigeria.

Part of Alimi’s Press Statement reads as follows:

“On behalf of His Excellency, Senator Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke, the Government and good people of Osun State, it gladdens my heart, officially, to state with all sense of responsibility that, Government has put all necessary arrangements in place to warmly receive the First Lady of Nigeria, Her Excellency, Senator Oluremi Tinubu.

“Against this background,while we look forward with joy and excitement to extend the warm and hospitable nature of the Government and good people of Osun State to the Mother of the nation, Her Excellency, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, Osun State Government wishes to use this opportunity to implore the people of Osun State to come out en masse to receive the First Lady of Nigeria and her entourage.

“The Osun State Government and its good people are not taking the one day official visit of the First Lady of Nigeria to our dear state for granted .

“We look forward to cherishing and maximizing the one day official visit to the fullest on Tuesday, the 23rd of April, 2024.”

E-Signed:
Oluomo Kolapo Alimi,
Hon. Commissioner,
Information and Public Enlightenment,
Osun State.

● Says committee not out to witch hunt past administration.

OSOGBO- 16/04/2024

The Secretary to the Osun State Government, who doubles as the Chairman of the Osun State Asset Recovery Committee, Hon. Teslim Igbalaye in a press conference held at the Exco’s Lounge of the Governors office today assured the people of Osun State that the committee would adhere strictly to the rule of law while carrying out its mandate.

Igbalaye while addressing the press said due diligence will remain a priority. He further stressed that the press conference was called to have a clear picture of the situation, stating that Osun people should not see development as a means to which hunt the past administration.

“It was imperative for the committee to go through due process after the inauguration. Government properties like vehicles, buildings which were illegally possessed must be returned to the Osun state Government immediately”

The Osun State SSG while speaking reiterated critical observations by the Task force in a meeting held on Teusday, 5th March, 2024.

“At its meeting held on Tuesday, 5th March, 2024, the Task Force observed as follows:

i. That due diligence should be done with a view to ascertaining vehicles / assets that were lawfully permissible to be taken home from those illegally taken away;

ii. That the Executive Governor had the prerogative power to allow any political appointee go home with his/her official vehicle, having served for at least a period of two (2) years and payment of some amount of money into the coffers of the government, and if the vehicle was less than four (4) years old, the appointee would pay 10% of the residual value of such official vehicle;

iii. That the approval granted by the immediate past Executive Governor for the release and eventual ownership of the official vehicles (kia cars) allocated to members of the immediate past Osun State Executive Council followed due process; and

iv. That the letter of permission written by the immediate past Head of Service, directing political appointees of the immediate past administration togo home with the official vehicles allocated to them was, however, illegal.”

“Consequently, all government assets/ vehicles that are hitherto in the possession of the political appointees of the immediate past administration, which are not captured in the express provisions of the paragraphs ii and iii above, are deemed to have been illegally carted away, and such must be returned to the Osun State Government immediately.”

Responding to questions of ease and means of of recovery, the SSG maintained that the task force consists of legal and security representatives who are mandated to make sure that operations are carried out in respect to the rule of law.

“We have legal and security representatives. They are on this committe to make sure that the rule of law takes preeminence”, he concluded.

The SSG assured everyone that as another meeting is due in a few days, the public will be kept abreast of developments as events continues to unfold.

Signed:

Kehinde Adeoye,

Media aide to the Secretary to the Osun State Government.

OSOGBO- 16/04/2024- osunstate.gov.ng

Governor Ademola Adeleke has approved the appointment of Dr Wale Bolorunduro as chairman of Living Trust Mortgage Bank Plc.

The letter of appointment, dated 8th April 2024 and signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Hon Teslim Igbalaye reads as follows:

“I present to you the very warm compliments of the government and people of Osun State. I am pleased to inform you that the executive governor of Osun State, His Excellency, Senator Dr. Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke has graciously approved your appointment as a director and chairman designate on the board of Living Trust Mortgage Bank Plc.

“It is believed that you will employ your wealth of experience as an experienced banker and finance consultant to steer the bank in its next growth stage.

“The current economic climate of the country and recent development in the banking sector would pose challenges to banks, hence the state government’s decision to be proactive in ensuring someone with your wealth of banking and finance experience leads the bank. Wishing you well in your onerous assignment”, the letter reads.

In a separate letter addressed to the bank’s Company Secretary, the appointment was to take effect from Friday, 19th April 2024.

Dr. Wale Bolorunduro is a banking and finance consultant with over 35 years industry experience in the Financial Service Sector.

He obtained a PhD from the University of British Columbia. He served as commissioner for finance in the state and later as the bank’s chairman, until 2016. He led the team to raise the capital that saved the mortgage bank from losing its license.

Living Trust Mortgage Bank is owned by Osun State Government, Corporate and private individuals. The bank is quoted on the NgX with its shares trading at N3.27 on the last trading day.

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

● 19,000 Plus Beneficiaries Joyful

● Another 60, 000 Get ATM Cards

OSOGBO-15/02/2024- osunstate.gov.ng

Governor Ademola Adeleke on Thursday disbursed a total sum of Five Hundred and Eighty Eight Million, One Hundred and Five Thousand Naira only (N588, 105,000.00) to 19,720 beneficiaries of Imole Osun Cash Grant Scheme.

An additional Sixty Thousand identified poor segment of the population are to receive ATMs of their bank accounts to facilitate their access to such grants.

In continuation of his administration’s efforts to cushion the effects of the hard time, Governor Adeleke said the beneficiaries are mined from the State Social Register for Poor and Vulnerable Households domiciled in the State Operation Coordinating Unit, National Social Safety Net Project in the Ministry of Economic Planning, Budget and Development.

The Governor represented by the Head of Service, Mr Ayanleye Aina reviewed the many programmes of his administration to attend to the needs of the poor, the weak and the under-privileged said the administration has invested heavily in the Social protection sector, developing and implementing several high-level Social Security Strategies to reduce the poverty , unemployment and low productivity space among others.

Describing himself as a pro-poor, pro-welfare leader, the Governor said his administration’s Five Point Agenda has social investment as the core of its focus, noting that “these policies cut across health, education, agriculture, youth, women, children development and Special Needs.

“During our electioneering campaign, we promise that we shall not abandon them. We assure that we shall institutionalize an all-inclusive and well-coordinated Social protection Policy that will provide a life support system for the poor and vulnerable . This support system shall aim to reduce the income gap between the haves and the haves-not in our dear state.

In pursuance of that promise, the State Government of Osun under my watch, in collaboration with the Federal Government of Nigeria, through the State Operation Coordinating Unit (SOCU), National Social Safety Net Project, supervised by the Ministry of Economic Planning, Budget and Development today launched this disbursement to the poor of the poor in the state

“Each beneficiary was supported with a sum of between Twenty Five (25,000.00) and Thirty Thousand Naira (N30, 000.00) only. Among the 19,720 beneficiaries, 10,390 of them with existing bank accounts have had access to withdraw and utilize their money.

Also, I have given approval that the remaining 9,330 beneficiaries be given their debit cards. These people are poor people without account numbers and with this distribution, it becomes an achievement that is in tandem with the financial inclusion policy of the Federal Government.

From the foregoing, at least 60,000 people are going to receive their ATM cards of bank accounts which was facilitated through this programme. The smart cards can be useful for further pro poor interventions and private use”, the Governor was quoted as saying.

Governor Adeleke said the objective of the cash intervention is to provide relief for the most poor and vulnerable population in the state against the harsh economic conditions occasioned by the removal of fuel subsidies, high cost of living among others.

Signed
Mallam Olawale Rasheed,
Spokesperson to the State Governor.

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In 2017, when Governor Ademola was at the Senate, as Senator representing Osun West Senatorial District, I had the privilege of having a round table discussion with him, alongside some other senior colleagues in the media. Despite being a first timer at the Senate, one could see that he really had a grasp of the workings of the National Assembly.

We planned to spend just an hour with him, based on the itinerary sent to us, lo and behold, we ended up spending four hours with him, and at the end, he personally served us with good delicacies. What a humble man!

One of the things I have discovered about Governor Ademola Adeleke in the last one year as his Media Aide is that he detests lies and eye service. He is someone who doesn’t allow the euphoria of his office to get him carried away from doing what is right.

He told his Commissioners and Special Advisers during the retreat that “Whenever you are bringing a file to me for my assent, make sure it is a developmental project which will have direct impacts on the life of ordinary citizens in the State.”

He has said it at many fora that “When it is time to play, we will play, but when it is time to get to work, we must.” Ademola Adeleke is a Governor who has raised the tempo of governance in Osun. What some past leaders in the State proclaimed as impossibility, Adeleke “The great dancer” is making all possible – in terms of delivering on his promises.

Operating an open door policy, Osun people are aware of what the government is doing, unlike what played out when APC government was here. They ran an administration of secrecy, putting Osun residents in total blackout.

Adeleke has promised that the he will only hit the gavel for the good of the people of Osun State, ditto the red pen will only sign documents that will move Osun State forward.

Let me go Biblical, Proverbs 29:2 says, When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn. This bible verse refers to what is happening in Osun today.

Governor Adeleke administers the state with the fear of God, hence people keep supporting his administration despite the propaganda and lies being spread around by the opposition APC in the state. People have now become more versed with what is going on in the government, unlike before when the APC governed like an emperor who doesn’t give a hoot about what people say or about their feelings.

All the projects and programmes embarked upon by this administration have so far been accepted by the people of Osun. Just few weeks ago, Mr Governor approved a whooping sum of One Billion Naira (N1 billion) to Cooperative Societies in Osun as a revolving loan. This is unprecedented! No doubt, locals will enjoy this gesture and it will certainly have direct impact on their businesses. Perhaps, this and many other giant strides of this administration informed the decision of Osun workers, pensioners and cooperators to give awards of different categories to the performing Governor.

Just few days ago, the announcement came as a surprise even to me, who is on the corridor of power, that Governor Adeleke has graciously approved another whooping sum of One Billion Naira (N1 Billion) to resuscitate the already moribund Ora-Igbomina water works.

Immediately I got the information, i informed my Kabiyesi, Oba Samuel Idowu Oladoye, the Akesin of Ora-Igbomina land, he was so elated and directed his media office to put up an appreciation note to His Excellency for remembering his subjects in his government. This is a government that prioritises people’s welfare.

Yesterday, I went home for a meeting, I couldn’t imagine the kind of prayers my people offer this administration. When you attend to people’s needs, they reciprocate when you need them.

The gavel and red pen in the hand of Governor Ademola Adeleke have served the people of Osun tremendously and they (Osun residents) are in love with the Governor, no doubt.

Yes, Osun APC as an opposition will have to talk, but I will implore them to be sensitive to what people say about this government. Playing opposition with a government that serves the interest of the people will continue to spell doom for them, because most of the problems that bedevils Osun State today came through them.

If Osun APC members have shame, they should cover their faces, and be asking for forgiveness on a daily basis.

Oluwaseyi Adeniyi,
Media Aide To Governor Ademola Adeleke and an indigen of Ora-Igbomina in Ifedayo local government.

OSOGBO- 10/02/2024- osunstate.gov.ng

Governor Ademola Adeleke has described HRM, Oba Adesola Munirudeen Lawal, Laminisa I, the Timi of Ede Land, as a strong pillar of wise counsel in the ongoing extraordinary delivery of good governance across Osun state and a royal father of impeccable finesse.

Adulating the frontline monarch as he celebrates his birthday today, the state Governor who is the awaiting Asiwaju of Edeland affirms that Oba Lawal is ‘a repository of wisdom’ and ‘a manifestation of the best in the nation’s traditional institutions, declaring “our royal father embodies all that is good in the royal class, within and outside the country.”

“His carriage is royalty per excellence; his outing is that of the finest of blue blood; his style is people-centered. Our King is a leader devoid of selfishness. At every point, his viewpoint is never narrow but broad minded.

“Our Oba wakes me up at odd hours. Early morning linkage is not left out. At every point, his admonition is fair to all. Deliver on your promises. Show the world the best of Ede through the state and Nigeria as a whole.

“A broad minded king with a deeply cosmopolitan outlook, his royal majesty is a persistent advocate of pan-Osun agenda, a Kabiyesi who always warns against narrow minded programmes and policies. In our infra upgrade projects, he insisted on spread and accommodation of all segments of the state.

“In difficult state matters, Kabiyesi is ever ready with impartial recommendations. In several cases, I gain a lot from his depth of wisdom, spread of experience and his novelty of ideas. We are proud to have Baba on the esteemed throne of Timi of Ede Land.

“On your birthday, I am therefore short of words as no clause or phrase can express my commendation, congratulations and felicitations with his royal majesty. You are God sent to Edeland and Osun state. In this historical space, Kabiyesi, we are blessed to have you as “Baba Gomina” at a time the state is witnessing unrivaled development.

“As you mark your birthday today, I join the good people and well wishers of Edeland and that of his royal majesty to pray for more blessings and prosperous more years on the throne. You are a pillar of this administration. We will surely have more years to rejoice on the throne under the Imole good governance model”, the Governor was quoted as saying.

Signed
Mallam Olawale Rasheed,
Spokesperson to the State Governor.