OSOGBO– 11/07/2024– osunstate.gov.ng

The Executive Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke has described the passing of Mrs Ajarat Amoke Akinleye, the mother of his Chief of Staff, Alhaji Kazeem Akinleye, as “devastating and painful”

Governor Adeleke bemoans Mama’s exit as a huge loss that cannot be quantified, saying the deceased lived a life dedicated to making a difference in people, irrespective of class, tongue and faith.

While expressing his sadness on the passing of Mrs Akinleye, Governor Adeleke noted that the memories of “Mama (Ajarat Akinleye) life of impacts and unparalleled acts of kindness will continue to linger with us for a very long time.”

“Mama Ajarat Amoke Akinleye was a mother, not just to Alhaji Kazeem Akinleye, but many of us, going by how she embraced and supported our goals in life,” the Governor noted in a condolence message.

“It is sad to note the implication of the vacuum her exit will create, particularly in terms of the moral support for my Chief of Staff, and personally to me, her wise counsel and guidance, which are mostly helpful.”

The Governor notes his grieving and heavy heart over the death of Mama Ajarat Amoke Akinleye and hopes that just like him, everyone touched by her passing can find solace in the cherished memories of the indelible imprint Mama made while alive.

“As we mourn Mama Ajarat Amoke Akinleye, may I enjoin us all to celebrate her life of impacts and also honour her memory by continuing the work of touching lives for the better that defines her, and upholding the principle of a better society she exemplified while she was alive.

“It is my prayer that Allah subhanawatahallah be pleased with the soul of Mama Ajarat Akinleye soul and make Aljanah Fridaos her abode while hoping that everyone touched by her demise find the comfort to bear the vacuum of her irreparable loss.”

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

OSOGBO – 03/07/2024 – Osunstate.gov.ng

Governor Ademola Adeleke has warned transport workers in Osun State against actions and activities capable of plunging the state into violence and lawlessness.

The Governor has also directed immediate suspension of the Senior Special Assistant on Civil Societies, Comrade Emmanuel Adebisi, pending outcome of investigations by the Chief of Staff to the State Governor, Hon Kazeem Akinleye.

In a statement issued today at Osogbo, Governor Adeleke directed the Commissioner for Transportation to again summon a reconciliatory meeting of all the warring groups within the transport sector.

“The officials and their members should desist from distracting Osun people from many ongoing laudable projects and delivery of good governance.

“This administration will not condone lawlessness and acts of violence. We must not and can not afford to return to the era of the previous administration. Our government has zero tolerance for violence.

“Any issue within the transport management should be resolved in line with due process. Internally Generated Revenue in Osun State is strictly regulated within a framework of accountability and transparency that can not be breached.

“Our government has automated revenue collection while integrating multiple revenue points into a single billing process. Our IGR has increased as a consequence of our innovations and zero tolerance for revenue leakages. Diversion of revenue is a thing of the past in Osun State.

“The Commissioner for Transportation is to engage the transport officials and reconcile all financial records. Any transport official who engages in violence will face the full wrath of the law”, the state Governor was quoted as saying.

Signed:
Mallam Olawale Rasheed,
Spokesperson to the State Governor