Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has appointed Ife Prince, Adelowo Aderemi as a part-time member of the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB).
In a statement issued on Friday, Governor Adeleke noted that the appointment takes immediate effect.
Prince Aderemi joins other members of the board announced on Thursdsy which include the following names Banji Fadehan, Tiamiyu Bello, Lekan Osundina and Alhaji Muritala Olabisi.
Signed Mallam Olawale Rasheed, Spokesperson to the Governor.
I organise this event as a major landmark in our push for the making of a new Osun State. Our administration is using this gathering to prove to the world that a new Osun is possible. The main purpose is therefore to unveil a Multi-Billion Infrastructure plan to address the huge deficit the state is experiencing.
Sound infrastructure is a condition for economic growth and development. The difference between a growing economy and a dormant one has to do with how developed the state infrastructure is. In the case of Osun, I have used the last 11 months to address the over 90 percent infrastructure deficit our administration inherited. But more still needs to be done, hence the ambitious plan to launch this infra plan that covers roads, health, water , schools among others.
Osun as the cradle of Yoruba nation must move quickly on the ladder of development. We can and must surpass those presently leading among comity of states. We should carry first in new age sectors like digital economy, sound infrastructures and others. We must overcome our inherited burden and chart a path of 21st century growth for our people.
By today’s event, our administration is building the confidence of the investing public. Osun state is ready and open for business. By investing so much in infrastructure upgrades, we are laying the foundation for effective public private partnership. We are getting set to key into infra financing opportunities as long as it will not add to the financial burden of the state.
Let me declare here that the infra plan I am about to unveil is purely state sponsored without any loan from financial institutions. I must also add that we are hitting the ground running immediately after this launch. We are complying with all procurement laws and due process.
Very importantly, our administration is ensuring localisation in the implementation process. Local content in terms of sourcing of materials and workforce are key to transfer skills and economically empower our people. This is in line with the five point agenda of our administration which seeks to boost the local economy. High local content is married with a strong maintenance plan to ensure the sustainability of the infrastructure.
With the flagoff of today’s infrastructure development, we are poised to further boost the State Economy as 95% of the Projects shall be executed by local content. Osun Money will be spent in Osun. We are determined to eliminate capital flight as witnessed in the past.
Before unveiling the infra plan, I invite you to watch what we have done in some critical sectors in the last 11 months.
We could show you more but for time constraints. You saw the schools before and after. You saw the medical outreach and how several thousands benefitted. Of course, the roads were captured. You saw the boreholes and how they are serving our people. After showing you a glimpse of what we have done within the infrastructure sector in the last 11 months, it is my honour to unveil new projects and infrastructure for the state.
1. Rehabilitation of 345 Health Centers in the 332 Wards in Osun State: Rehabilitation will include, Provision of Potable water, new toilets, and bathrooms, Beds, Mattresses, Bedsheets, renovation and painting of buildings, new curtains, and Solar panels/Inverters for 24 hours electricity etc. Our approach is to take medical services to the doorstep of our people wherever they may be.
2. Phase two of Portable Water Provision in 332 wards of Osun State. Which includes, Overhead Tanks, dispensing taps, generators, or solar panels. Under Phase One as you have seen, 332 water projects were completed. They are all functioning. Under the new plan, another set of underserved areas across the 332 political wards will be served with water projects.
3. Phase two of rehabilitation of 31 schools in the 30 mother local governments of Osun and Area Council. This includes portable water, new roofs, new toilets, renovation and painting of buildings, and Provision of desks and chairs. As you have seen in phase one of the school rehabilitation, our approach is to take a school and completely rehabilitate the buildings completely with desks and other learning facilities.
4. As a follow up to the completed rehabilitation of selected schools, the government has commenced the process of recruiting new teachers to address teachers’ shortage in our schools. Currently, a need assessment is ongoing to determine the teachers’ requirements across subjects and schools. This will help to determine the number of teachers to recruit.
5. Construction/ Rehabilitation of 45 roads of at least one kilometer in each of the 30 mother local governments, making a total of 45 Kilometers. As you saw in the preview, we have earlier completed about 45 kilometers of roads across the LGAS. These new roads are fresh projects for phase two.
6. Dualisation of Roads: In a bid to ease traffic jams and reduce road accidents, we are dualising some roads in some major towns to start with. The listed towns include Osogbo, Ede and Ilesha.
7. Construction of five Flyovers to ease traffic accidents and traffic jams. The identified projects are as follows:
● Osogbo – two namely Okefia and Lameco junction ● Ikirun- One ● Ife- one, Mayfair ● Owode Ede- One
8. Street Lightning: We are to install street lights in all major towns, especially Osogbo as the State Capital. This is important to enhance security surveillance and boost the night economy.
9. Imole Medical Outreach
Two medical outreaches were conducted in two locations in each of the three Senatorial districts in the last ten months. Various surgical procedures, including cataract eye surgeries, were done during the outreaches. The outreaches will be conducted once per quarter in the years ahead
Ladies and Gentlemen and my good people of Osun, all these projects shall be completed within 12 months by the grace of God.
It is therefore my honour and privilege to flag off the multi- Billion Naira Infrastructure Development of Osun. I implore the good people of the State to cooperate with the Contractors that will be handling these projects with the best of hospitality.
For further technical details on these infra plans, I will now call on team lead for each of the sectors to speak on costing and other requisite details
● Senator Ademola Adeleke Executive Governor of Osun State delivered his speech at the unveiling of the multi billion naira Osun State Infrastructure plan.
The Executive Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke has congratulated President Bola Tinubu on the affirmation of his election by the Supreme Court, saying the time to come together for Nigeria is now.
The Governor made the congratulatory remarks in the presence of the Iyaloja General of Nigeria, Folasade Ojo-Tinubu who was at Ede to attend the 8th Day Fidau prayer of the father of Osun State Commissioner for Science and Technology, Alhaji Wahab Ayofe.
Governor Adeleke notes the finality of the apex court ruling on disputes on the 2023 presidential election, pointing out that the resolution of the questions that surround the Presidential election will bring about focus in confronting the many challenges facing Nigeria.
He lauds the main opposition candidate in the election for deepening the country’s electoral jurisprudence by testing their complaints at the law court, adding that our judicial system has once again proven itself in tackling disputes that arise from our elections.
“On behalf of the good people of Osun State, I congratulate President Tinubu on his judicial victory at the apex court,” the Governor was quoted as saying.
“It is my hope that your presidency will bring progress, unity, and prosperity to our nation, and I want to restate my commitment to partner you in offering good governance for our people.”
Signed: Mallam Olawale Rasheed, Spokesperson to the Osun State Governor.
Osun State Governor, Sen. Ademola Adeleke has said the present administration recognises the importance of the digital economy in the state and steps to position the state as a hub of innovation and technology-driven state are on.
The Governor who was represented by the commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment Oluomo Kolapo Alimi made this known at the 2023 celebration of Digital Nigeria Day(DND).
The Governor described the digital economy is one of the fastest growing sectors in the world which drives growth and development across many nations of the world including Nigeria.
He states further that the digital economy has the potential to create jobs, enhance innovation, and provide access to a range of services in ways that were previously unimaginable.
Governor Adeleke explained that the aim of his government is to ensure that every Osun indigent, regardless of their background, has the opportunity to be a part of the digital revolution.
In an address, Chairman House Committee on Science and Technology, Hon. Adewumi Adeyemi, applauded the ingenuity of the organisers of the programme geared towards embracing ICT as a powerful tool in addressing global challenges and economic growth.
The parliamentarian advised the students in attendance to make judicious use of the training by being resolute to be problem solvers through Science, Innovation and Technology for the benefit of all.
In his welcome address, Commissioner for Innovation, Science and Technology, Hon. Olatunji Ayofe appreciated the Governor for his unwavering support, noting that it has had an immense impact on the success of the State’s digitisation drive.
He also appreciated all the ICT Stakeholders and the Digital Economy family both within and outside the government for their support and constructive criticisms.
Former member of the Peoples Democratic Party, Dotun Babayemi is ignorant of governmental process in Osun state, hence his imbecilic statement on alleged governance from private homes.
Spokesperson to Governor Ademola Adeleke, Mallam Olawale Rasheed in a statement on Wednesday evening said the former PDP member has been in political oblivion for long and cannot grasp the beehive of activities the Bola Ige House, the Governor’s office, has become since Governor Adeleke assumed office.
With several events including state executive meetings and the ongoing treasury board meetings held at the government secretariat, Babayemi is deep in the wilderness thereby unable to comprehend the amazing positive development the Adeleke administration has brought to Osun.
The expelled party member is equally in the dark as to the ongoing transformation of the Government House where the Governor even recently hosted the outgoing state police commissioner.
We affirm that the machinery of government is running efficiently from relevant government offices and more importantly, the Governor stays late in the renovated White House to conclude serious state matters on several occasions.
The style and approach of Mr Governor is producing amazing results as evidenced in a series of accolades even from those who previously backed the failed usurper, Babayemi during his desperation to steal the governorship mandate.
If Babayemi is begging for re-absorption into the party, he should first own up to his many treachery against the party and the government that was popularly elected by the voters of Osun state.
In any case, the government of the people by the people and for the people doesn’t need uninformed opinions from a man still in a political dark room and who is as yet incapable of figuring out the new reality of his abode in the political wilderness.
Signed Mallam Olawale Rasheed, Spokesperson to the State Governor.
Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State warmly felicitate with the Chairman of Odu’a Investment Company Limited, Otunba Bimbo Ashiru, as he marks a new age today, joining family, friends and well-wishers in honouring his exceptional journey of service to the society.
Governor Adeleke who acknowledged Otunba Ashiru’s remarkable contributions to the socio-economic growth of the Southwest region, noted in a congratulatory message that the celebrant’s extraordinary leadership has brighten the future of Odu’a Investment Company Limited under his management.
While commending Otunba Ashiru for driving innovative ideas that strengthen the prospects of the corporation since he assumed its leadership, Governor Adeleke said he shared in the overwhelming confidence and his capacity to open up a floodgate of opportunities that the Odu’a Investment Company Limited represents for the Southwest zone and its people.
“It is with delight that I celebrate a man of grace and exceptional leadership, Otunba Bimbo Ashiru, as he turns a year older today. Otunba Ashiru is an excellent manager, demonstrating incredible capacity in turning a difficult situation to a pleasant one, as evident in the progress so far recorded with the Odu’a Investment Company Limited,” Governor Adeleke was quoted as saying in a congratulatory message.
Governor Adeleke who cherished the leadership and vision of Otunba Ashiru exhibited in the Odu’a Investment Company Limited, lauded his “dedication to achieving economic growth for the corporation in line with the philosophy that birthed it.”
The Governor prays to Almighty God to bless him with more celebrations and continue to uphold him in order to sustain the work of helping families through his businesses and other endeavours.
Signed: Mallam Olawale Rasheed, The Spokesperson to the Osun State Governor.
Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke says it is the duty of every well Nigerians to contribute their quota towards national development.
The Governor stated this when he and his counterpart from Edo State, Godwin Obaseki commissioned various infrastructural projects in Ilesa donated by Chief Olakanmi Rasheed Sarumi.
It was a celebration galore for residents of Iloro, Isokun Garage road in Ilesa when Governor of Osun State, Senator Adeleke and his counterpart from Edo State, Governor Obaseki commissioned the road for the use of the public.
Speaking during the commissioning of the road and other projects donated to the Wesley Guild Hospital, an annex of the OAU Teaching Hospital, Ilesa, Governors Adeleke and Obaseki commended the Sarumi family for giving back to the society.
” I use this event as a point of contact with other well meaning Osun indigenes at home and abroad to join the tax credit scheme for infrastructure development of our state. This window of opportunity is a veritable win-win situation for the state and its residents.
” This is a good example for others to follow. Our government will provide the enabling environment to ensure that the credit scheme works. Interested residents and even friends of Osun will get in our government a facilitator for development and economic growth”, Senator Adeleke stated.
Earlier, the financier of the 2 kilometer road that spanned from Old Garage to the 125 year old Cathedral Church, Iloro in Ilesa.
Mr Olakanmi Rasheed Sarumi commended the two Governors for delivery on good governance.
He equally thanked Osun State Government for passing the infrastructural development and Tax Scheme which enabled the Sarumi family to embark on the projects
After commissioning the road, the Governors moved to the OAU Teaching Hospital, Wesley Guild Hospital Ilesa where they commissioned Mediada wards and the Sarumi Laboratory and Diagnostic Centre for the use of the public.
The project was a product of the recently signed executive order by the Osun State government tagged “Osun State infrastructural and social development Tax Scheme which enabled individuals to use their tax for the provision of infrastructure items.
Signed Mallam Olawale Rasheed, Spokesperson to the State Governor.
Osun State Government has directed that all bedridden and healthy-challenged pensioners will henceforth have their audit exercise conducted through telephone, and as such, will no longer be required to be physically present at the venue of the screening exercise.
Pensioners outside the state at the moment no longer need to travel down to Osun State as they will also be having their screening through the telephone.
Additionally, pensioners in the diaspora will also be screened only through video calls.
In line with the above, the Pension Board is expected to make available all the particulars, especially pictures of pensioners to the Consultant, for ease of identification during the video call screenings.
The above directives take immediate effect.
Signed: Oluomo Kolapo Alimi, Honourable Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment.
The Federal Government, through the Ministry of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, has launched the 3MTT programme, targeted at generating a pipeline of technical talents across Nigeria.
In line with the Ministry’s 1%-10%-100% implementation approach, this is a call for applications for training providers and interested Nigerians (who want to be trained) for the pilot phase targeting 30,000 tech talents across Nigeria
The programme is a critical part of the Renewed Hope Agenda, aimed at building Nigeria’s technical talent backbone to power our digital economy and position Nigeria as a net talent exporter.
Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun state has praised the Nigerian military for shunning anti-democratic acts, describing democracy as a necessity for all societies.
Welcoming the Chief of Army General Taoheed Lagbaja to his country home on Thursday, Governor Adeleke condemned democratic setbacks in some parts of Africa and urged the strengthening of democratic correction mechanisms instead of coup d’etat.
He described the Nigerian military as a thorough bred professional service which uphold respect for the national constitution while serving as a protector of the democratic process as well as national stability.
The Governor who also commissioned the Civil-military school project at Alusekere, Ede Said “the military, especially the Nigerian army, is a critical pillar of our national life. We owe the military accolades and commendation for securing and protecting the nation.
“Our existence as a nation that is united despite challenges is linked to the patriotism and sacrifice of the military. When the civil population is sharply divided , the military remains united.On many occasions, the military saved our nation from disintegration.
“Your reaching out to the civil population as a policy is a giant step to further unite the nation. I commend this civil- military rapport”, the Governor posited, adding that “the Osun State Govt enjoys a close relationship with the military establishments in the state”
Governor Adeleke further expressed his appreciation to the Chief of Army Staff for the speedy intervention during the recent Ifon -Ilobu crisis,noting “Your patriotic action is laudable. We deeply appreciate you, dear General”
Responding, the Chief of Army Staff said he was in the state in continuation of his nationwide visit to army formations in the country, noting that he was at the Governor’s residence to pay homage.
He assured the Governor of deep support for democracy and good governance, assuring that the engineering construction arm of the army is prepared to undertake projects from any willing states.
The Chief of Army Staff was accompanied by top military commanders.
Singed Mallam Olawale Rasheed, Spokesperson to Osun State Governor.
