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OSOGBO – 16/08/2023 – Osunstate.gov.ng

Governor Ademola Adeleke has issued five point admonitions to newly inaugurated local government Caretaker Chairmen, directing them to compete through developmental initiatives for their various areas.

Inaugurating the Caretaker Chairpersons in Osogbo on Wednesday, Governor Adeleke who justified his action on the need to fill an existing vacuum at the Local level said his government has kickstarted a process that will produce a democratically elected local government system in the nearest future.

He reminded the public that his administration came on board at a time of constitutional crisis at the Local Government level, noting that “The previous government had grossly violated the constitution and the law by holding Kangaroo local government elections after its defeat.

“Rather than complying with the specific provisions of the law, my predecessor ordered a sham election , creating legal conflict and wastage of billions of taxpayers money.

“Our administration adopted legal routes to dismantle the inherited illegality. And as a government committed to upholding the constitution, we have mapped out a sustainable process that will fully restore normalcy to the local government system”, he affirmed.

The Governor who proceeded to charge the new Chairmen on five areas said the mandate they have is to compete in the arena of grassroots programmes and projects that positively affect our people.

“As you are taking office today, you are to take note of the following :

“You and your team must fashion out a local copy of the five point agenda for implementation in your local government. This will help to deepen the reach and touch of our administration across the state;

“You can also make a difference by developing local development plans for your local areas. This will help to take care of your local peculiarities;

“Your leadership must remain closely in touch with the people. You must ensure inclusive government that carry along people from voting units to ward and local government areas;

“Intergovernmental Relations is also critical. You are not an island on your own, so you must be attentive to demands of coordination with the state and national bodies;

“Very important is the issue of financial discipline. This is not the time to marry a second or third wife. This is a time of financial prudence. Anyone found engaging in corrupt practices will be severely sanctioned”, the Governor noted.

Responding, Hon Sarafa Awotunde (Spain), Chairman for Ifelodun Local Government who responded on behalf of the Chairmen promised to focus on grassroots development in line with the five point agenda of the Governor.

Awotunde who conveyed gratitude to the Governor and other leaders said the Chairmen will ensure that the admonitions of the Governor are reflected and manifested.

Signed
Mallam Olawale Rasheed,
Spokesperson to the State Governor

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OSOGBO– 12-08-2023– Osunstate.gov.ng

The Executive Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke has reiterated his commitment to the upliftment of youth in the state, saying that his administration is already putting in place mechanism for young people to make good use of their potentials.

The Governor stated this in a message signed by his Spokesperson, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, to commemorate this year’s International Youth Day, describing youth as the future that must be nurtured and supported.

Governor Adeleke who acknowledged the creativity, resourcefulness, and potential of young people in the state, said the theme of this year’s event: “Youth: Shaping Our Future”, underscores the interest of his administration in youth development.

He said his administration is revising existing policy on youth development and will create implementation plan that will make it possible for young people to achieve the needed growth as well as prepare them for the future.

Aside from the policy review, Governor Adeleke noted that his administration has developed a climate agenda which has the youth at the center of its implementation.

According to the Governor, the Governor’s Climate Advisory Council is developing a state climate policy whose implementation will be driven by youth and women, adding that he has instructed the council members to integrate youth and women in the policy design process.

“On this International Youth Day, I celebrate the incredible potentials of our young people and reaffirm my commitment to their developments,” the statement noted.

“As a government, we have demonstrated interest in promoting young people as can be seen in the numbers we have given opportunities to serve in one capacity or the other. Beyond this, we are working on a broader approach to ensure that youth can play their role in shaping our present and future.

“Soon, we will begin the implementation of the many recommendations by the Youth Advisory Council put up shortly after last year’s election, and it promises to be a masterstroke in our desire to drive progress and transformation for youth in Osun state.”

Governor Adeleke called on young people to embrace their strength, especially in innovative thinking, to contribute significantly to the growth and sustainable development in the society, urging them to shun any act of criminality that would hurt people around them

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

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OSOGBO- 11/08/2023- Osunstate.gov.ng Governor Ademola Adeleke has extended heartfelt condolences to the Commissioner for Commerce and Industry, Reverend Bunmi Jenyo, over the exit of his beloved mother, Mama Comfort Olalonpe Jenyo.According to the State Governor, “The pain of losing a loved one, especially a mother, is always excruciating, and I hope Rev. Jenyo and everyone touched by the demise of Mama finds comfort in the legacy of good deeds she left behind.”My thoughts and prayers are with Rev. Jenyo and everyone left behind by Mama while urging them to take solace in the fact that she lived a fulfilled life.”In this moment of grief and pains, I offer you my prayers and hope that God gives everyone left behind the strength to accept the weight of the irreplaceable void that her exit has created.”Please, accept my condolences and it is my prayer that God in His infinite grace reposes her soul and grant Mama eternal rest”, the state governor posited.Signed: H.E Senator Ademola Adeleke,Governor of Osun State.

NEW SALARY STRUCTURE IN CIRCULATION IS FAKE.

The attention of the Osun State Government has been drawn to a viral post on a new salary scale for civil servants in the state. The post is not only false, but also misleading as every content in it does not emanate from the State Government.

Since coming to office, Governor Ademola Adeleke has demonstrated committed to the welfare of workers, and at the appropriate time, will unveil measures to cushion the effect of subsidy removal on civil servants and the larger public.

It is therefore advised that civil servants discountenance the purported new salary structure being conveyed in the viral post. It is the work of mischief makers trying to unnecessary arose expectations of workers and trigger disaffection.

The civil servants are assured of the commitment of Governor Ademola Adeleke to their welfare in line with the economic reality of the state. Civil servants and the general public should know that the Adeleke administration is already working on palliatives measures and will soon be put into effect to support them in this trying period.

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

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Our attention has been drawn to a planted fake news about a purported private meeting between Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State and Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo state. The concorted lies in the said story have no basis in truth as at no point did Governor Adeleke had any private talk with his Oyo state counterpart.

Governor Adeleke had visited the Oyo state Governor’s lodge to see the newly renovated Oyo State Government House as Osun state government is embarking on similar renovation of Osun Government House located within Asokoro. It was also an opportunity for both leaders to review state of relationship and chart a path to strengthen the Peoples Democractic Party within the South West zone including the issue of filling the vacancy existing within the party zonal leadership.

The interactions were in the open and at no point did the question of begging and prostration arose as there was nothing to plead and beg about. The venue was in the living room with photo opportunity. In the presence of everybody, the two leaders resolved to unite for the party in the zone, hence the need to call an emergency zonal meeting to hold later this week.

All insinuations about infighting either among Osun Government functionaries or otherwise are the handiwork of those profiting from the lack of substantive leadership for the party in the zone. There is no infighting within Governor Adeleke’s cabinet over the planned meeting nor any disagreement as to when and how to hold the zonal meeting.

The two Governors will surely feel embarrassed by the fake news as it was targeted at truncating genuine efforts to relaunch the party with a new leadership after recent happenings.

We therefore urge members of the PDP across the South West to ignore the fake news and focus on making a success of the forthcoming zonal meeting in the best interest of the party.

Signed
Mallam Olawale Rasheed,
Spokesperson to Osun State Governor.

OSOGBO – 04/08/2023 – Osunstate.gov.ng

Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has kickstarted the Osun State Business Growth Initiative through strategic partnership with federal and international organisations and agencies.

In line with his commitment to transform Osun from a civil service state to a business and industrial state, the Governor in Abuja in the last two days directed the hosting of two top flight meetings to address business Growth and industrial foundation for Osun State.

While a delegation had far reaching discussions with the Nigeria Export Processing Zones Authority on reviving Osun free trade zone and kickstarting the agricultural processing zones, another team was at the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) to develop a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to strengthen SME growth in the state.

The team that met the SMEDAN management led by Senator Akogun Lere Oyewumi had the Chief of Staff, Hon Kazeem Akinleye and other top government officials in attendance. Organized by the Commissioner for Commerce and Industry, Rev Bunmi Jenyo, the meeting had the full presence of directors and top management of the agency.

Senator Oyewumi who spoke on behalf of the state delegation informed SMEDAN management of the state’s readiness to tap into all the programmes of the agency to develop Osun businesses.

“You can see our delegation is strong and this demonstrates our readiness to grow the Osun business potentials. We seek revival of previous agreements and the creation of new ones. Our government is business friendly”, Oyewumi said.

The Director General of SMEDAN, Olawale Fasanya told the delegation that Osun is receiving full attention of the agency, citing various initiatives such as the proposed training facility within the Industrial Development Centre, Osogbo, ongoing identification for development of small cluster business zones, matching fund programme advertisements and the conditional grant scheme.

“We have had several MOUs with previous Osun state governments. Now is the time to build up a new one that will be very comprehensive”, the SMEDAN boss noted.

At NEPZA, both parties agreed to accelerate the revival of the Living Spring Free Trade Zone which has been moribund for years.

The Osun Government team led by the State Commissioner for Commerce and Industry and the NEPZA team led by the agency Managing Director, Prince Adesoji Adesugba agreed on the following; resuscitation of the Livingspring free trade zone, partnership on the development of the Special Agriculture processing Zone and development of the state investment promotion agency.

Speaking on the ongoing partnership deals which cover the United Nations Training agency, Governor Adeleke noted as follows : “Our administration is working hard to develop the state business sectors, we need new partnerships with several federal and international agencies.

“I have the sense of urgency to change this label of civil service state. We want our industrial sector to grow. Therefore, we have to develop the abandoned free trade zone, this will drive inflow of investment. We hope to get the SME industrial clusters off the ground, need mini-industrial parks all over the Senatorial districts. We are reviewing the Omoluabi economic zone to make it truly functional.

“With the state cabinet in place, I seek to quicken the pace of our delivery. That is why we are hosting several delegations locally and internationally. That is why we are targeting national and global agencies. As a businessman before now, I am convinced that developing our business is the best way to grow the state”, Governor Adeleke affirmed.

Signed
Mallam Olawale Rasheed,
Spokesperson to the State Governor.

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OSOGBO– 03-08-2023– Osunstate.gov.ng

The Executive Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke has extolled the Osun State Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP),Hon Sunday Bisi for his courage, dedication and honesty, describing his birthday as celebration of his tenacity and purposeful leadership.

The Governor who hailed the PDP chief as an exceptional politician with untainted integrity, noted in a congratulatory message signed by his Spokesperson, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, that Hon. Bisi unflinching commitment to set objective contributed to the ruling status of the party in Osun state today.

“On this day, I join friends, family and well-wishers to celebrate a responsible and committed politician, Hon. Sunday Bisi. Your birthday is a reminder of the incredible sacrifice you offered and how much your firm commitment to the cause of the people played a huge role in the emancipation of Osun state from ruinous elements,” the statement noted.

“Through your actions and words, you have proved to be a worthy leader whose contributions to the current status of our dear Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state cannot be wished away.

“Even before your eventual emergence as our leader, I had closely observed your genuine commitment to our collective aspiration to rescue our state from the claws of those destructive elements who, for four years, masqueraded as politicians.

“I can go on and on to tell you what you probably didn’t know I appreciate in what you symbolise. I hope all your wishes come true today and forever. Happy birthday to you, my Chairman.”

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