In fulfillment of his electoral promises, Governor Ademola Adeleke has again paid another half-salary debt, making four months of repayment since assuming the governorship.
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Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has carpeted a former member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Prince Dotun Babayemi, over his comment on the governance of the state, accusing him of playing up a wrong narrative about the state.
In pursuance of his infrastructure expansion agenda, Governor Ademola Adeleke has launched road dualisation construction activities at Ede and Osogbo while documentation processes are almost completed on planned flyovers across the three senatorial districts.
Members of the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria, Osun State Chapter on Monday extol Governor Ademola Adeleke for his quick intervention in the crisis between the union and the embattled Chief Judge of the state, Justice Oyebola Adepele-Ojo.
Governor Ademola Adeleke is ramping up actions to extend the life span of the Ilesa water financing agreement with the Islamic Development Bank which is due for closure by December ending.
The Osun State government is constrained to clarify that no Osun state government official attended any naming ceremony in Atlanta, United States as being peddled in some opposition misinformation gaffe.
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OSOGBO–03/12/2023– Osunstate.gov.ng
The Executive Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke has denied plan to issue a fresh staff of office to Taiwo Adegboye, as the Alawo of Awo, describing as untrue reports in some section of the media that his administration is taking steps contrary to the dictate of rule of laws.
In a statement issued by his Spokesperson, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, Governor Adeleke clarified that Taiwo Adegboye was installed as the Alawo of Awo in September 2021 and was subsequently issued staff of office by the Administration of Gboyega Oyetola.
Mallam Rasheed reiterated the commitment of the Adeleke administration to the rule of law, saying that the government will not do anything to impugn judicial decisions or tamper with peace and stability of any community in the society.
“We are constrained to inform the public that insinuations of plan by the Adeleke administration to issue fresh staff of office on Awo stool are untrue. The crisis on the Awo stool preceded the administration of Governor Adeleke as Taiwo Adegboye, who is at the centre of the issue, was installed as Alawo several months before his (Adeleke) assumption of office,” the statement noted.
“It is worth noting that he (Taiwo Adegboye) was issued staff of office by the previous administration, and so, it is unfounded that Adeleke is planning to issue a staff of office that has already been issued.
“As a government committed to the fairness and rule of law, we recognizes the right of Taiwo Adegboye to exhaust legal option on the Obaship tussle, which at the moment is before the Supreme Court.
“We must also note that Taiwo Adegboye has sought a stay of execution on the judgement of the Appeal Court, hence, the government decision to maintain status quo pending the full determination of the litigation.
“Available information is that Taiwo Adegboye is celebrating the anniversary of his installation and not installation or presentation of new staff of office as erroneously being speculated.”
Mallam Rasheed enjoins the public, particularly the people of Awo to disregard concoctions and deliberate misinformation on the Awo Obaship, noting Governor Adeleke’s commitment to the path of legality and rule of law.
“Governor Adeleke will not do anything to distort traditions and well established procedures on kingship matters, and we want to urge the public to discountenance any information contrary to this commitment,” he added.
Signed:
Mallam Olawale Rasheed,
Spokesperson to the State Governor
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OSOGBO– 02/12/2023– Osunstate.gov.ng
The Executive Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke has rejoiced with the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Hon. Dosu Babatunde, on the occasion of his birthday, hailing him as an exceptional individual with deep sense for responsibility.Governor Adeleke acknowledges Hon. Babatunde’s dedication and unwavering commitment to the service of the people, noting that his energy and expertise is an asset for his administration’s quest to achieve meaningful progress for Osun state.While recognizing his past contributions to the people as outstanding, Governor Adeleke said Hon. Babatunde passion for good governance strengthens hope in our administration’s genuine push to deliver for the people of Osun state.”I rejoices with the Honourable Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Hon. Dosu Babatunde on the auspicious occasion of his birthday. His birthday is a reminder of his past contributions and the assurance of future service for the people,” the Governor noted.”Hon. Babatunde’s dedication and foresight will continue to offer our administration the much needed strength, and as he marks a new age, I’m confident that his unwavering commitment will translate to greater benefits for our people.”May this new age fulfill all your expectations and I look forward to your continuous commitment to meeting our expectations through impactful governance. Many happy returns of the day.”
Signed:Mallam Olawale Rasheed,
The Spokesperson to the Osun State Governor
The Executive Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke warmly congratulates the Secretary to the State Government, Alhaji Teslim Igbalaye, on the auspicious occasion of his birthday, extolling his versatility and purposefulness as helpful in driving people-centered governance to Osun people.
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OSOGBO– 29/11/2023– Osunstate.gov.ng
The Executive Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke has approved the payment of wage award to civil servants and pensioners in the state as a measure to mitigate the impact of subsidy removal.The Governor stated that the action was in a continuation of his avowed commitment to workers’ welfare and a fulfillment of his pledge for the gradual rollout of palliative measures to cushion the effect of subsidy removal.”On the first day of my second year in office, I unveil this wage award and reaffirm our five point agenda which has workers’ welfare as number one item”, Governor Adeleke noted.Governor Adeleke’s approval was conveyed in a circular issued by the Ministry of Human Resources and Capacity Building, disclosing that workers in the service of the state will get a N15,000 wage award while pensioners will receive N10,000. The circular which was signed by Sunday Olugbenga Fadele, a Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, noted that the wage award will run for six months, beginning from the month of December. “Sequel to the negotiation meetings and interactions with labour movement in Osun state, including the representatives of Nigeria Union of Pensioners, the Governor of Osun State, His Excellency, Senator Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke, has approved the monthly payment of N15,000 to each active worker and N10,000 to each pensioners in Osun state as palliatives to assuage the pains being experienced as a result of removal of petroleum subsidy by the Federal Government of Nigeria. The payment, as approved, is to commence from the month of December, 2023 for a period of six (6) months,” the circular reads in part.”While acknowledging and appreciating the understanding of Osun state workers and pensioners for their show of understanding regarding the efforts of the State Government in the last one year to improve tremendously on their welfare, being the first on the 5-point Action Plan, the present administration will continue to ensure its commitment to the welfare of workers are met at all times.”It is expected that this gesture of government will spur workers in the State to be more diligent and committed to their duties.”
Signed:Mallam Olawale Rasheed,Spokesperson to the Osun State Governor