OSOGBO– 16/05/2024– osunstate.gov.ng

The Executive Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke has felicitated with the Publisher of Ovation Magazine, Akinrogun Dele Momodu on the occasion of his birthday, describing him as “a pride of the media industry.”

Governor Adeleke notes Akinrogun Momodu’s heartwarming contributions to a just and equitable society, saying he has touched the minds and hearts of countless people with insightful words, logistic support and unwavering dedication to truth and justice.

The Governor appreciates the Ovation Magazine Publisher’s sustained commitment to informing and enlightening the public as a weapon of nation building, acknowledging him as an inspirational figure who has empowered readers to think critically and engage meaningfully.

“I congratulate my dear friend, Akinrogun Dele Momodu, on the auspicious occasion of his birthday. The Aare Tayese of Iwoland is a unique personality who has touched lives positively and brought smiles to countless faces,” the Governor was quoted in a congratulatory message.

“On this auspicious occasion, I honour both your wonderful life and exceptional contributions to the media sector and the larger society. I note, with admiration, Akinrogun Momodu’s deep sense of commitment to a better Nigeria, which is manifest in columns and public discourse.

“On behalf of my family, I convey best wishes to Akinrogun Momodu on his birthday and it is my prayer that God grant him many celebrations in good health and happiness while also bestowing him the grace to give more to humanity.”

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

● Approves Appointments of new Obas and Elevation of Others

OSOGBO 15/5/2024 osunstate.gov.ng

Osun State Executive Council today deliberated on a wide range of issues with key conclusions reached on the draft State Electricity Market System bill, the Airport Implementation Committee report and the Food Security Committee report.

While the draft electricity bill was submitted for consideration, the Council resolved to await the harmonized copy being prepared by the Nigerian Governors’ Forum for adoption by all state governments.

The Council further received reports of the Airport committee which reflected extensive work already done towards building a befitting airport for Osun state.

Mr Governor through the Council further directed that other pending bills and reports should be circulated ahead of the next Council meeting to allow for necessary approvals.

The Council through the Governor also directed that the new logo for the state should be effected by all ministries without further delay.

Meanwhile, the Council after observing the necessary administrative processes and relevant laws, approved the appointments of Prince Oyeleye Saheed Akorede as the next Gbelepawo of Gbelepawo in Egbedore Local Government and
Prince Oyedele Isiaka Olasunkanmi as the next Alajagba of Ajagba.

The Council has also approved the restoration of Chief Omolola Ibitoye Afilaka in Atakunmosa East Local Government as the Alatorin of Atorin.

The Osun State Executive Council also at its meeting approved the elevation of the following : Alade of Atokejoye inAyedire Local Government; Aleki of Ileki-Ijesha in Atakunmosa West; and Olu of Alapata in Egbedore Local Government.

The Council further approved the elevation of Olu of Akiriboto Oke in Ayedaade LG, Chief Peter Oyewo; Baale Ajeniju of Halleluyah, Olu Oba Bello Enukoko, Olu Oba Akangbe Alayemore,Olu of Kuse in Egbedore Local Government, Onigun of Igun Ijesa, Looyin of Apara Ijesa, Asua of Isua Ijesa (Atakunmosa West) , Alaratu of Aratu Ijesa, Oniberekodo of Iberekodo in Atakunmosa East,Alarobole of Arobole-Ijesa in Oriade LG and Olu of Laadin- Lakoro in Ife South to Part II, (Recognised) Status of the Chiefs law, Cap 25,Laws of Osun State 2002.

It is also to be noted that all the appointments and elevation of Obas mentioned above were done following the due process and the tenets and spirits of the Chief’s law of Osun State

SIGNED
OLUOMO KOLAPO ALIMI,
HON COMMISSIONER FOR INFORMATION AND
PUBLIC ENLIGHTENMENT,
OSUN STATE.

OSOGBO-15/05/2024- osunstate.gov.ng

Governor Ademola Adeleke has warned against attempts to destabilize the peace and security of Igbajo by some group of people led by Prince Gboyega Famodun through conflicting Oroke festival days, directing security agencies to deal decisively with any trouble maker.

Reports at the disposal of the government indicated an attempt by a faction belonging to Mr Famodun to create conflict at Igbajo by fixing a different festival date from the one officially announced by the legal and officially crowned king of Igbajo, Oba Ademola Makinde. This effort is designed to create violence and crisis in the peaceful town of Igbajo.

As a government, we reiterate that the Monarch of Igbajo today is Oba Ademola Makinde and the May 23rd already fixed for the Oroke Day Festival remains the sacrosanct date for the popular cultural and traditionally significant event.

We note further that the Head of Igbajo traditional institution remains the present Owa of Igbajo, Oba Ademola Makinde and he is therefore empowered and entitled to fix the day for the Oroke festival. Actions of the Famodun faction is therefore against tradition and law and is therefore a nullity.

In a bid to forestall breakdown of law and order and in line with my responsibility as the Chief Security Officer of Osun state, I direct security agencies to enforce the holding of the Oroke festival on the official date of May 23rd and to ensure no gathering is held on May 19th set by any other faction.

The above directive and actions are taken to maintain peace and protect the ancient town from those hell bent on manipulating the traditional institution to destabilize the state”, the Governor was quoted as saying.

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

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PROTOCOLS

I CONVEY MY HEARTFELT HAPPINESS AND APPRECIATION TO TOP LEADERS, FRIENDS, ALLIES, FAMILY MEMBERS AND ADMIRERS WHO THRONG THIS EVENT TODAY TO HONOUR ME, MY FAMILY AND MY DEAR PEOPLE OF EDELAND.

I CRAVE THE INDULGENCE OF THIS IMPORTANT ASSEMBLY TO RISE FOR A MINUTE IN HONOUR OF MY LATE BROTHER, THE FORMER ASIWAJU OF EDELAND WHOSE BIG SHOE I AM STEPPING INTO.

(A MINUTE SILENCE)

I PRAY THE GOOD LORD GRANT HIS SOUL ETERNAL REST.

THE EVENT TODAY IS HISTORIC FOR MANY REASONS. THE FIRST IS THAT IT MARKS A FAMILY TRADITION AS MY LATE FATHER WAS THE BALOGUN OF EDELAND
WHILE MY LATE BROTHER WAS THE FORMER ASIWAJU OF EDELAND. HERE I AM TODAY BEING HONOURED WITH THAT SAME TITLE.

ON BEHALF OF MY FAMILY, I THANK KABIYESI, HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS, THE TIMI OF EDE LAND AND THE ENTIRE PEOPLE OF THIS ANCIENT TOWN FOR KEEPING FAITH WITH MY FAMILY.

KABIYESI, WE NOTE THAT THIS CONFERMENT IS A COMMENDATION FOR THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF MY FAMILY TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF THIS TOWN. IT IS EQUALLY A FURTHER CALL TO SERVICE.

AS I AM ACCEPTING THE TITLE OF ASIWAJU OF EDELAND TODAY BEFORE GOD AND MAN, I DEDICATE IT TO MY LATE FATHER AND MOTHER; TO MY LATE BROTHER, SENATOR ISIAKA ADELEKE; TO MY BIG BROTHER, DR ADEDEJI ADELEKE; AND TO MY DARLING SISTER, THE YEYELUWA OF EDELAND, CHIEF DUPE ADELEKE-SANNI.

I VOW TO BE A FRONTLINER (ASIWAJU) OF DEVELOPMENT AND GROWTH FOR EDELAND AND OSUN STATE AS A WHOLE.

I WILL CARRY THE LIGHT OF POSITIVE TRANSFORMATION FROM TOWNS TO VILLAGES AND FROM CITIES TO RURAL AREAS ACROSS OUR DEAR STATE.

TO ALL ASIWAJU TITLE HOLDERS OF VARIOUS TOWNS IN OSUN STATE, I WELCOME MYSELF INTO YOUR MIDST.

ON A LIGHTER MOOD, I BELIEVE YOU ARE EAGER TO RECEIVE ME NOT JUST AS THE ASIWAJU OF EDELAND BUT AS THE ASIWAJU OF OSUN STATE.

DEAR FRIENDS AND ASSOCIATES, YOUR PRESENCE TODAY STRENGTHENS MY RESOLVE TO FURTHER DEVOTE MYSELF TO THE SERVICE OF THE PEOPLE.

YOU WILL CONTINUE TO FIND IN ME A TRUE PEOPLES’ SERVANT, A GOOD LISTENER AND AN AGENT OF GOOD GOVERNANCE.

AS I ASSUME THIS NEW ROLE, I SEEK THE COOPERATION, PRAYERS AND SUPPORT OF ALL AND SUNDRY FOR OUR DEDICATION TO TAKE OSUN TO A GREATER HEIGHT.

FRIENDS AT HOME AND ABROAD, JOIN US AS WE INTENSELY DELIVER DIVIDENDS OF DEMOCRACY.

I THANK YOU FOR LISTENING.

GOD BLESS OSUN STATE

GOD BLESS THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA

HE, SENATOR (DR) ADEMOLA ADELEKE, THE NEW ASIWAJU OF EDELAND

MAY 13TH, 2024

OSOGBO- 09/05/2024 – osunstate.gov.ng

Governor Ademola Adeleke has announced his administration’s plan to release to the public the Osun State Transport Master Plan to facilitate integrated connectivity for Osun economy.

The Governor made the announcement on Thursday while commissioning the Osun State Computerised Vehicle Inspection Testing Center at Osogbo.

The Governor who narrated series of ongoing reforms being delivered by his government said “the test center right here is the first of its kind among other intervention of our administration to reposition the State’s Transportation sector

According to the State Governor, “our government is pursuing reforms across the transport sector. We ensure that Commercial Motorcycle operators across the State are registered under a database with a rider’s jacket and identification card for safety purposes. Mini buses, popularly known as (Korope) has also been registered and numbered for easy identification and security.

“We have introduced single ticketing to all commercial drivers in the State through the Osun State Transport Management System (OSTMS) to guide against leakage of revenue.

“It is equally my pleasure to inform the public that our administration is working on a Transportation Master plan for Osun state. We are focused on a multimodal plan that will integrate all modes of transportation within the state. It will lay our objectives and strategic agenda for land, air and water transportation.

“The plan is to regulate, plan and develop an efficient and well-integrated transport system that will serve the public interest, enhance mobility, and deliver a secure and environmentally friendly Public Transportation System in different areas across Osun.

“The plan is central to our five point agenda as it focuses on connectivity within and outside the state. Osun is centrally located in the heart of Yorubaland, hence our transport plan and policies must enhance linkage on trans-national level. As we eye being the transport hub for the Yoruba heartland, a transportation master plan will deepen our overall focus on deepening the agro-industrial base of our dear State.

“As I am commissioning this test centre, I direct the Ministry of Transportation to speed up work on the Transportation master plan in line with our electioneering agenda. We must join the league of states that have developed and are implementing such plans”, Governor Adeleke noted.

Earlier, the Commissioner for Transportation, Hon Ephraim Ayodele assured the state that the ministry has the best private sector partners for the management and running of the testing centre.

The event was attended by members of the State Executive Council.

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