The Government of the State of Osun has given all contractors handling the on-going construction/rehabilitation of road projects in all Local Governments up till December this year to complete their jobs or face the wrath of the government.

 The Special Adviser to the Governor on Works and Transport, Engr. Oladepo Amudah, gave the warning while fielding question from journalists in his office.

 According to him, the performances of some contractors are quite discouraging and fall bellow expectation, adding that any contractor that fails to comply with this directive, would be adequately sanctioned by the government.

Engr. Amudah explained that, the government has provided all necessary  logistics and fund required for good quality jobs and the timely completion and due to weather condition, the government had to extend, yet a greater number of the contractors are still not measuring up to the standard required by the government.
The Special Adviser, however, commended some of the contractors who had so far performed credibly well and admonished them to continue in the same spirit because the government of Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola would not tolerate shoddy jobs.
OSUN NEWS

My visit to the State of Osun during the recent Eid-El-Kabir festival showed that development and growth are ongoing in all sectors of the state.

Though, I am an indigene of the state, residing in Plateau State with my family, I have read and heard of the activities of the current administration since its inception in the state, but to most of us, residing outside the state, it looked like a mere media campaign, but my visit had really afforded me the opportunity to visit Osogbo and Ikirun respectively and I want to commend the administration of Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola for the good works he is doing in the state.
I am not a politician and I hate eulogising politicians, but I know what the state capital, Osogbo looked like five years ago, when I visited the state last.
The spate of insecurity and the fear of being attacked by political thugs then were on the high side, but now, one can feel and notice the peaceful atmosphere prevailing in the state.
I also noticed that the street urchins were no longer visible on the streets and upon my enquiry, I learnt that the current administration in the state no longer patronizes them, so they have to relocate from the state. Thank you, Ogbeni Aregbesola.
Again, the state now looks clean right from Asejire entry point coupled with the ongoing beautification effort. On entering Osogbo, one could notice that it now has the look of a state capital; the expansion of existing roads, construction of new ones, the new market project at the Old Governor’s Office. Not until I got to the Old Garage that I saw the new “Freedom Park”. Visit to some of my relations took me through Osogbo/Ikirun road and I was told that the construction of the new Osogbo/Ikirun road is also one of the projects embarked upon by Ogbeni Aregbesola as well.
Once again, I want to commend the Aregbesola administration for the developmental projects and to also admonish him on the need to please let the current peace continues, as those of us residing outside the state, especially the state indigenes in the North, know the essence of peaceful atmosphere, as no meaningful development can take place in a chaotic situation. For us to sustain the growth and development, let the peace continue by supporting and cooperating with the government of the day.
Long live the State of Osun
•Hassan Azeez, 28, VOM Road, Jos, Plateau State.
 OSUN DEFENDER

As the train of another edition of “Walk-To-Live”, the state monthly physical exercise, hit Ayedaade/Irewole/Isokan Federal Constituency last Saturday, governor of the State of Osun, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, has urged the people in the state to continue promoting peace and harmony in the state.
The 5.6 kilometre road work kicked-off from Ikoyi Junction, along Ife-Ibadan Expressway, Apomu District Council Grammar School, Apomu, headquarters of Isokan Local Government Council Area of the state.
The governor, who arrived the junction at exactly 9.15am was welcomed by a large crowd of chieftains and supporters of the All Progressive Congress (APC), traditional rulers, youths and market women.
In the entourage of the governor were wife of the governor, Alhaja Sherifat Aregbesola, the deputy governor, Otunba (Mrs) Grace Titi Laoye-Tomori, the state deputy speaker, Honourable Akintunde Adegboye, the State Chief Judge, Justice (Mrs) Adepele Ojo, member, House of Representatives from the constituency, Honourable Ayo Omidiran, Secretary to the State Government, Alhaji Moshood Adeoti among others.
Aregbesola, who wore a white sport attire and fez cap, could not hide his joy, as he kept dancing in the midst of the crowd, while waving at those standing by the roadside to have a glance of the governor.
Addressing a large crowd of people at Apomu District Council Grammar School, Apomu, Aregbesola said one of the major objectives of the monthly exercise, apart from healthy living, is to create spirit of oneness among the people of the state.
He added that there is no alternative to peace, which is the sixth part of his administration’s Integral Action Plans during his electioneering campaign.
The governor noted that his administration, as a matter of priority, will do everything humanly possible to ensure communal peace, while urging the communities, who have differences to resolve them through dialogue. He said; “there is no basis for any community or group of people to be fighting each other. The world has moved away from that. Instead, we have to harmonise our strength and chart a better course for the state.
“Why do we have to wage war, when dialogue will be the end of the war. If there are differences or disagreement, the best is to dialogue and peacefully resolve whatever differences and save the lives and property of our people,” Aregbesola said.
The governor, while appreciating the people for the massive turn-out for the exercise, said it is now clear that the people now have better understanding of regular physical exercise to sustain a good health.
“Health is wealth. A sick human beings will not ask for cloth or what is even happening in the society, his mind and soul will only be eager to recover from the sickness, which is more reason why all of us have to choose our health as first priority.”
He therefore, urged the people to always clean their environment to avoid diseases associated with environmental pollution and also encouraged them to plant and grow trees in their surroundings.
In his welcome address, Special Adviser to the Governor on Youths, Sports and Special Needs, Comrade Biyi Odunlade, while commending the people for their support for the exercise, said the administration will continue to promote healthy living in the state.
Also speaking, member, State House of Assembly representing Irewole/Isokan, Honourable Manruf Ajibola, said the transformational programme of the governor in the area are unprecedented, assuring that the people of the area will continue to support the governor.
OSUN DEFENDER

Dr. Temitope Ilori, Commissioner for Health, State of Osun, has charged all Consultants and Contractors handling the on-going rehabilitation of nine State hospitals to combine speed with quality and still meet their delivery target before the year runs out.
Ilori gave the charge on Tuesday during a meeting held with the Consultants and Contractors in charge of the rehabilitation of the nine selected State Hospitals at the Hospital Management Board Conference Hall, Osogbo.
Ilori who emphasized on the need for the contractors to deliver qualitative work on or before the stipulated time,  said efforts are on the top gear to ensure  that  all necessary things which would help facilitate quick delivery of the work are provided.
According to her, funds would be reimbursed to all contractors for the completion of the on-going hospital renovation and other projects by next week.
She emphasised that the present administration in the state will not tolerate shoddy job from any contractors as it is committed to the delivery of qualitative jobs that can stand the test of time.
In his response, Mr. Jide Kolawole of Kinstrussi Association, promised that the contractors will not let the state down by delivering as per specified time.
BIOREPORTS

A community leader and Balogun Musulumi of Ikirun in Ifelodun Local Government Area of Osun State, Alhaji Gbadamosi Okunola Lawal has commended the state governor, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola for turning around the fortune of the state.
Alhaji Lawal who was a legislator at the then old Oyo State House of Assembly between 1997 and1983 described Aregbesola-led administration as the one that has come to liberate the entire people of the state, saying, “what is happening at present has never happened in the history of the state.
“Apart from urban renewal, the people at the rural areas are also feeling the impact of the incumbent administration in the state positively as they have good roads, drinkable water, electrification, good health care services, as well as good education just to mention a few.
“Let me tell you, the government is also respecting all our traditional rulers across the state, as well as residents of all communities in the state, the government involves all and sundry into the governance in order to have what we called a balanced administration.”
He, however, enjoined the upcoming generation to have the fear of Almighty God and not be over ambitious.
TRIBUNE

The Government of the State of Osun said yesterday that it had spent over N209 million on the purchase of drugs and other health equipments to enhance the provision of robust free healthcare delivery to the people.
The Commissioner for Health, Mrs. Temitope Ilori, who stated this yesterday while addressing journalists in Osogbo, the state capital, said that Governor Rauf Aregbesola’s administration invested the amount in the equipment to promote effective healthcare to the people. Ilori said the state government had embarked on the aggressive renovation and rehabilitation of hospitals and other healthcare facilities across the states.
The commissioner listed some of the healthcare facilities renovated to include School of Health Technology in Ilesa and school of Nursing in Osogbo. Ilori added that many primary healthcare centres were built and commissioned while another nine hospitals were renovated.
NATIONAL MIRROR

The Deputy Governor of the State of Osun, who doubles as the State Commissioner for Education, Mrs. Grace Titi-laoye Tomori, would tomorrow morning, Tuesday 12th November 2013 flag off  a 3 day training workshop, with the theme  “Leadership Empowerment for School Leaders and Administrators” organized by the State of Osun Ministry of Education in collaboration with International Centre for Leadership and Entrepreneurial Development (ICLED) for Directors, selected School Managers which include Principals of Schools, Vice-Principals and Heads of Departments of Government  Institutions.

According to the release, the workshop will hold at Yetty Event Centre, along Gbongan-Ibadan road, Owode Ede in the morning.

Invited participants are enjoined to attend the workshop punctually as it will expose the trainees to knowledge in leadership ethics, effective delegation, communication skills, mentoring coaching, emotional intelligence, decision making, and problem solving skills.

Photos from the one year remembrance of the former Governor of Oyo State, Late Alhaji Lamidi Adesina at Lekan Salami Stadium, Adamasingba Ibadan, Oyo state on Monday 11/11/2013.

From Right* – Governor State of Osun, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola; Oyo State
Governor, Senator Abiola Ajimobi, All Progressive congress National
Chairman, Chief Bisi Akande and Former Governor Lagos State, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu during the one year remembrance of the former Governor of Oyo State, Late Alhaji Lamidi Adesina at Lekan Salami Stadium, Adamasingba
Ibadan, Oyo state on Monday 11/11/2013.

From Left* – Oyo State Governor, Senator Abiola Ajimobi; Governor State of
Osun, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola and Aare Muslim of Yoruba land, Alhaji Arisekola Alao during the one year remembrance of the former Governor of
Oyo State, Late Alhaji Lamidi Adesina at Lekan Salami Stadium, Adamasingba
Ibadan,Oyo state on Monday 11/11/2013.

From Right *- Former Governor Lagos State, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, Aare
Muslim of Yoruba land, Alhaji Arisekola Alao, Governor State of Osun,
Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola and Oyo State Governor, Senator Abiola Ajimobi
during the one year remembrance of the former Governor of Oyo State,
Late Alhaji Lamidi Adesina at Lekan Salami Stadium, Adamasingba Ibadan, Oyo
state on Monday 11/11/2013.

From Right* – Governor State of Osun, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola; Oyo State
Governor, Senator Abiola Ajimobi and All Progressive congress National
Chairman, Chief Bisi Akande during the one year remembrance of the
former Governor of Oyo State, Late Alhaji Lamidi Adesina at Lekan
Salami Stadium, Adamasingba Ibadan,Oyo state on Monday 11/11/2013.

Governor,  State of Osun, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola is photographed during an Inspection visit to the on-going construction of one of the major bridges on the East by-pass road, at Ofatedo via Osogbo the State of Osun at the weekend