The Governor of the State of Osun, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola has called on traditional rulers to help maintain good sanitation in the market.
The Governor gave the charge today while presenting the Staff of Office and Instruments of Appointment to the new Elegboro of
Ijebu-ijesa, Oba (Engineer) Moses Oluwafemi Agunsoye, Abikehin Ekun, Ilufemiloye, Agunsoye II at the Town Hall of Ijebu-ijesa.
The Governor who was represented at the event by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Mr.
Olubisi Samuel Odewumi enjoined the royal fathers to maintain peace and security in their domains.
Aregbesola congratulated the people of Ijebu-ijesa on the presentation of staff of office and instruments of appointment to the new Elegboro of Ijebu-ijesa. He called on the people of the town to support the new monarch and work for its peace and progress.
The Executive Secretary of Oriade Local Government, Mr. Dauda Olomola urged the people of the ancient town to support the government by paying their taxes and rates as and when due.
The Chairman of Ijesa North Traditional Council who is also the Akeji of Ikeji Ile, Oba Adebayo Ogunmokun congratulated the new Elegboro on behalf of the Council.
The newly installed monarch, Oba Engineer Moses Oluwafemi Agunsoye in his acceptance speech promised to work for the peace and development of the town. He thanked the government of the state of Osun for the honour done him.
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Information Officers in the State of Osun have been urged to strive and develop themselves intellectually and be abreast of happenings
around them in order to be relevant and justify government investments in them.
This admonition was given today by the Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Ministry of Information and Strategy, State of Osun, Mr. Adelani Baderinwa while declaring open a training programme organised by the Ministry for Information Officers, Sound, Graphic Artists and Photo Journalists in the Ministry.
The Commissioner said that because the Ministry is saddled with the responsibility of information dissemination in the form of publicity,
mass orientation, projection and promotion of government activities as well as agenda setting, the Information Officers have to be up and
doing by developing themselves physically and intellectually to perform these duties creditably well.
The Commissioner informed the participants that, the training programme was as a result of Governor Aregbesola’s determination to
enhance capacity building, human development and efficiency in service delivery in all the agencies of government in the State through
constant training and retraining of the staff.
He therefore enjoined the trainees to avail themselves the opportunity of the programme to further develop themselves in information
gathering and dissemination to encourage the government.
Earlier in his goodwill message, the Head of Service, Dr. Olowogboyega Oyebade had advised the trainees to realise their importance as the mouthpiece of government by projecting and propagating government activities without blemish.
He said that for the trainees to perform this role without errors, they should develop themselves to face the challenges that modern day
technological development may bring, part of which the training will expose them to.
Dr. Olowogboyega enjoined the trainees to avoid unnecessary criticisms, be selective perceptionally especially about government
activities, avoid being loquacious and be self-conscious always to protect their integrity as the image makers of government.
The Head of Service wrapped up his goodwill message by informing all workers in the State to avoid all forms of social malaise, be
punctual, resourceful and dedicated to their work as rewards await those who excel in their beats.
In her address of welcome, the Coordinating Director of the Ministry, Mrs Femi Webster- Esho thanked Governor Aregbesola for approving and making sure that, the training programme takes place noting that, it had been a long time since such training took place in the Ministry.
Governor of the State of Osun, Ogbeni Rauf Adesoji Aregbesola has reiterated his commitment towards making life more meaningful to the people in a bid to making tourism a money spinning venture and ecotourism accessible to tourists all over the world in order to boost the economy of the host community and the State in general.
Ogbeni Aregbesola who was represented by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Culture and Tourism, Mrs Taiwo Oluga made this remarks at Erin-Ijesa during the flags off ceremony of access road to Olumirin Water Falls.
The Governor explained that provision of access road is a major criterion for consideration before a tourism site is recognised and when the road is completed, a lot of unimaginable transformation will definitely come to Erin-Ijesa and its environment in terms of socio-economic and cultural-tourism activities.
Ogbeni Aregbesola said his administration has made easy the task of tourists at Olumirin Water Falls by constructing the Pedestrian bridge to ease the ascension and dissension of tourists and aesthetics to attract visitors and researchers.
The Governor who said this is happening at a time when MKO Abiola International Airport, Ido-Osun is being put in place thereby making the arrival of tourists to Olumirin Water Falls from around the world an easy one.
He therefore thanked the management of International Breweries Plc, Ilesa for the construction of Garden Parks at the site as part of her Corporate Social Responsibility while appealing to the people to pay their taxes and other levies, so as to make government provide more infrastructural development to the State.
Also speaking, Chairman Osun State House of Assembly House Committee on Home Affairs, Tourism and Culture, Hon. Olasunkanmi Akinola, Chairman House Committee on Finance and Appropriation, Hon. Kamil Oyedele and Hon. Israel Aloba appreciated the governments’ gesture and appealed for the continued support to Aregbesola’s administration.
Earlier in his welcome address, Chairman Osun Tourism Board and Authority, Engr Abimbola Daniyan thanked the Governor for his commitment to tourism development in the State.
In his brief on the project, the Project Coordinator, Office of Water Resources, Rural Development and Community Affairs, Engr. Adelere Oriolowo said the intervention of the RAMP which is to make life meaningful to rural dwellers has impacted positively in Osun through the commitment of Mr Governor, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola. He then assured all that, the road will be completed by January, 2018 and all bridges will be done to standard with asphaltic lane.
In his address, the royal host, Oba (Dr) Engr Isaac Adeyeba Ayeni, Okin Oloro 2nd of Erin -Ijesa who was visibly happy thanked the Governor, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola for his support and commitment to making Olumirin Water Falls the desired place for every tourist. He therefore appealed to the government, to provide security post and health centre along the site for the safety of visiting tourists.
Highlights of the event were cultural entertainment by Osun Cultural Troupe and site tour of the vicinity.
In an attempt to assist the Government on Educational sector, the Agency for Community and Social Development Project (CSDP) is set to increase its effort in Educational sector through rehabilitation of school buildings in rural communities in the State of Osun.
The General Manager, Osun Agency for Community and Social Development Project (CSDP), Mrs. Funmi Abokede gave this hint on Thursday during a day sensitisation workshop for the Education Secretaries and Heads of Planning Department in 15 local Government Areas that are currently addressed under poverty survey report of the state of Osun held at Osun CSDP conference Hall, Old Governor’s office, Osogbo.
Mrs. Abokede who was represented by the Monitoring and Evaluation Manager of the Agency, Mr. Bashir Adeyemo lauded the state government for prompt approval and release of the yearly government counterpart contribution for the education sector.
She added that the Governor of the state, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola has directed the Agency to increase its intervention in school buildings in rural communities that need rehabilitation.
According to her, “the CSDP is designed to support the development, appraisal, coordination, implementation, supervision and evaluation of group and community based plans and the provision of financial grants there of”.
“The overall goal of the community and social development project is to improve access to services for human development in the rural Areas” she added.
In his goodwill message, the operations Manager, Osun CSDP, Mr. Felix Akinwande appreciated the Education Secretaries and Planning Officers for the importance attached to the workshop and for the cooperation they all displayed.
He said that Osun adopted CSDP because of the benefits involved and urged community to rise for the challenges of education interventions.
According to him, “Osun CSDP needs to come in because government cannot provide everything for its people”.
The Project Officers of Osun CSDP, Mrs. Aduke Obelawo added that the meeting was a fall out of directive from the Governor of Osun on education intervention in the state and she urged the participants to make good use of the meeting for education development.
However, the Chairman Forum of Education Secretaries, Pastor Moses Olu Adewale from Ila-Orangun who spoke on behalf of the participants appreciated Governor Aregbesola for all his efforts to develop the State particularly the education sector.
According to him, stakeholders in the education sector pledged to work with the government to ensure the development of education in the state and made it known that after the intervention of Osun CSDP, education would be made more attractive to school children in their various domains.
Amongst the participant local governments were Ejigbo, Ila, Olorunda, Ife-North, Boluwaduro, Atakumosa East, Odo-Otin, Atakumosa West.
To boost morale and productivity of workers in the State of Osun, the Head of Service, Dr. Olowogboyega Oyebade has unveiled a weekly award project that will target high performing staff in all agencies of government.
The criteria to be used are timeliness, punctuality, neatness, efficiency and integrity.
Also, according to Dr Oyebade, at the end of the month, a worker would be picked, while the overall best worker of the year will be presented an award by the Governor of the State, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola.
Similarly, concerning the project for the Neatest Ministry or agency for this week, the Ministry of Environment was adjudged the neatest Ministry for the second consecutive week.
To encourage wide spread emulation, a cash donation of #10,000 was given to the winning agency and another to second place winners, the Civil Service Commission.
The Committee headed by the Permanent Secretary, Local Government Service Commission, Mr. Dayo Laluwoye with other members namely Mr. Kayode Adegoke, Mr. Kelani Adesina and Mr. Oyebayo stated that, most agencies of government that did not do well last week recorded remarkable improvement this week.
Worthy of mention is the office of the Accountant-General which came from the rear last week to make the top five this week.
The Governor of the State of Osun, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola has approved the appointment of Mr. Anthony Okunola Famoriyo as the new Permanent Secretary/ Tutor-General of Osun Central Education District to replace the incumbent, Mr. Bunmi Obisesan who is retiring from the public service in November 14, 2017.
Mr. Anthony Okunola Famoriyo until his appointment is the Principal, Saint Charles High School, Osogbo.
In a press release by the Head of Service, Dr. Festus Olowogboyega Oyebade, the new Tutor-General was selected owing to his experience
and dedication to work, apart from the fact that, he performed creditably well during the written and oral selection processes
earlier carried out.
The statement added that, the appointment of Mr. Famoriyo is in line with Governor Aregbesola’s determination to re-position the state of education in the State.
The statement congratulated the new Tutor-General, wishing him a fruitful stay in office.
The Governor of the State of Osun, Ogbeni Rauf Adesoji Aregbesola has inaugurated Mineral Resources and Environmental Management Committee (MINRECO).
The committee members include the Special Adviser to the Governor on Forestry, Natural & Mineral Resources, Hon. Tunde Ajilore as the Chairman, Representative of the Federal Ministry of Mines and Steel Engr. Umaru Kabiru (Secretary), others include Acting Executive Secretary, Office of the Forestry, Natural and Mineral Resources, Mr. Kayode Lanlehin, Town Planner Tunde Adeyemo, Surveyor Sola Abioye and Mrs Abosede Olukanmi.
While speaking during the inauguration, which was done at the Governors’ Exco Chamber, Abere, Ogbeni Aregbesola disclosed that the
Inauguration of the committee is part of the effort to have good coordination of activities of the solid minerals in the state as well have effective linkage of all the stakeholders in the sector.
Ogbeni Aregbesola stressed that the committee would go a long way to assist in curbing the menace of illegal and unauthorised miners in the state.
He therefore charged the committee members to prove their mettle as experienced professionals and carry out the assignment with all sense of responsibility for the development and economic benefit of the state.
In response, the Chairman of the Committee, Hon. Tunde Ajilore appreciated the Governor for counting them worthy of the assignment and pledge on behalf of other members that the committee will not disappoint the trust the government have in them.
Hon. Ajilore noted that the action that would put the mining sector in the State in its proper condition would be taking without fear or
favour.
Development Agenda of Western States of Nigeria (DAWN COMMISSION) team have commended the Governor of the State, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola on the sustainability of Osun Elementary School Feeding and Health Programme inspite of the paucity of funds to the State.
Senior Analyst on Social and Human Development Desk, Miss Olamide Odedina and Private Consultant to DFID /LEAP, Mr. Sunny Kulutuye made this observation at the O-Meals Office while on a tour to understudy the School Feeding Programme (O-Meals.) in the State.
The duo who were overwhelmed with the ingenuity of the State Government in providing free and healthy meals to pupils in public Elementary Schools in the State, said the scheme will help in increasing school enrollment as well as sharpening their memories to
understand what they are taught from time to time.
They explained that their visit is to learn about the programme and recommend same to other states for emulation.
Earlier in her presentation, the State Programme Facilitator, Mrs Olubunmi Ayoola said the present administration of Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola rebranded and restructured the programme to what it is now so as to gain national acceptability.
Also speaking, the Programme Manager, Mr. Adeolu Oketayo said the government is responsible for the feeding of the pupils in grade four (Primary 4) since January when the Federal Government took over the programme.

In a statement by his Media Adviser, Mr. Sola Fasure, Aregbesola said he received the news of Jide’s death with great shock and grief.
He noted that in the African belief system, it is a very sad occurrence for a child to predecease his or her parent, saying Jide’s sudden demise is very painful.
The statement reads: “I received the sad news of the death of Jide Tinubu, the son of the former governor of Lagos State and the Party’s National Leader, Senator Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, with great shock and grief.
“It is very sad to lose a child or any loved one for that matter at his or her prime. Jide’s death is a blow too many to his family, both extended and immediate.
“This indeed, is a very sad moment we all share with our great leader. My heartfelt condolence goes to the entire Tinubu family.
“On behalf of myself, the government and the good people of Osun, I offer our heartfelt condolences to Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu at this moment of trial.
“We pray Almighty Allah (SWT) bestow on the family the fortitude to bear the irreparable lose and May Allah grant the late Jide eternal rest.”
Media Adviser to the Governor, State of Osun
Bureau of Communications and Strategy
Office of the Governor
Bola Ige House
State Secretariat, Abeere
The government of Osun has called the people of the state to be wary of falsehood being peddled by some opposition element in the state over the concessioning of the MKO Abiola International Airport, Ido-Osun.
A statement by the Media Adviser to Governor Rauf Aregbesola, Mr. Sola Fasure, disclosed that government at the end of the State Executive Council Meeting condemned the deliberate attempt by some disgruntled element to thwart the effort of government geared at developing the state into an economically prosperous state among it’s pears in the country.
It will be recalled that the State Government on October 26, 2017 signed a concession agreement with All Works of Life Development Organisation (AWOL International Limited) in conjunction with Turkish Exam Bank.
Receiving the report of the finalisation of the agreement, the Executive Council expressed satisfaction on the arrangement and urged all the parties to do everything possible to deliver the first phase on or before the eight months envisaged in the agreement.
Council however described the conscious efforts of the oppositions to drive a wedge into the agreement to develop the state as pure act of sabotage, which wind will blow no one any good.
The statement added that no amount of evil strategies by these individuals would stop the agreement set in motion to get the state on the international business radar through the completion and operation of the international airport.
Council thus admonished the people of the state to be vigilant and not allow them to sabotage this lofty project the government has embarked upon.
The statement said: “Council condemned the campaign of calumny embarked upon by the opposition, saying the falsehood being peddled by the party is not just opposition rhetoric but a grand plan to scuttle the project.”
Meanwhile, Council, in a bid to prevent outbreak of water borne diseases, has directed all producers and marketers of bottled and sachet water in the state to obtain certification for their operations and products from the relevant agency of government.
This move became necessary so as to safeguard public health and prevent outbreak of water borne diseases or other related diseases in the state.
In addition, Council also directed that all Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) of government managing and carrying out economic intervention programmes in which an individual benefits to the tune of N100,000 and above, to bring all such individuals into the state’s tax net for the purpose of collecting tax from them.
This will exclude the cadets of Osun Youth Empowerment Scheme (OYES) and beneficiaries of other social protection programmes like Agba Osun.