OSOGBO – 07/07/2023

Osunstate.gov.ng

Governor Ademola Adeleke has ordered immediate review of the ongoing staff audit across the state public service even as he restated the commitment of his administration to the enhancement and *protection* of workers’ interest.

Addressing a joint meeting of labour leaders and the auditing firm on Thursday afternoon, Governor Adeleke directed the joint committee working on the exercise to address all sticky areas and come up with acceptable modalities for hitch free exercise.

The Governor who listened to the representatives of labour and other stakeholders, expressed displeasure at the inconvenience the exercise has caused public servants and instructed the Head of Service to ensure adjustment of the procedures to ensure the well being and comfort of the workforce.

“I have read a lot of comments and complaints from the public service. I have also listened to you all at this meeting. We must adjust the procedures to have a mutually acceptable exercise. We should all remember the purpose of this audit exercise which is to block leakages to expand staff welfare.

“To that extent, the joint committee should meet urgently to decide on two items. First, a new acceptable timetable should be created that will take into account the diversity and peculiarities of each government agency or ministry.

“Secondly, the committee should also brainstorm on decentralisation of the exercise on zonal basis to reduce the burden and logistics of movements to the capital city”, the Governor directed.

As both labour and establishment leaders accepted the rationale behind the auditing exercise, Governor Adeleke urged all stakeholders to join hands to ensure a hitch free completion of the programme, noting that his government partnership and brotherhood with the labour movement preclude any anti-labour move from his table.

“Let all stakeholders go back to the drawing board and make neccesary adjustments. This is a government in love with labour, workers, artisans, women, youth and others. We will never act against the best interest of the public servants, Governor Adeleke affirmed.

Signed:
Mallam Olawale Rasheed,
Spokesperson to the Governor.

The attention of the Osun state government has been drawn to a press conference by a pressure group within the Nigerian Union of Pensioners (NUP) and fake news about plans to sack workers.

We affirm that there is neither a plan to sack workers nor any re-introduction of half salary. This was old fake news sponsored by agents of the opposition which the public is implored to ignore.

The government also wishes to state that Governor Ademola Adeleke is available to meet all stakeholders for the development of the state. As a responsive leader, the Governor has met many groups and associations since assuming office. Many of such groups are also lined up for appointments with the state chief executive officer including the protesting Pensioners.

It is however important to note that the Government of Governor Ademola Adeleke has remained committed to meeting its financial obligations to workers, both in and out of service. The government can however not pay off all outstanding salaries and pensions all at once due to paucity of funds which is known to all stakeholders.

The administration has adopted a phased payment system but with an increase in the amount paid monthly to the pensioners among others. In recognition of the state of the economy, the monthly payment has been increased from two hundred thousand naira under the former government to five hundred thousand naira. This is a decision under implementation despite the tight financial status of the state.

The government wishes to note that Governor Adeleke remains the only Governor in the history of Osun state to have made workers’ welfare his number one governance agenda, a fact acknowledged by the protesting Pensioners. The government remains committed to that agenda within the context of fund availability.

Signed:
Mallam Olawale Rasheed,
Spokesperson to the State Governor

OSOGBO- 04/07/2023 -Osunstate.gov.ng

Executive Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke has described as shocking and sad the exit into the world beyond the publisher of News Direct Newspaper, Dr Samuel Ibiyemi.

In a condolence message issued Tuesday evening, Governor Adeleke said Osun State and the journalism profession have lost a major icon, a media entrepreneur and community worker of great repute.

” I just got the news and I must note how devastating we are. We note his contributions to the development of journalism and the growth of Osun State. We lost a consummate professional who distinguished himself during his lifetime.

“On behalf of the people and government of Osun state, we commiserate with the family and associates of Dr. Ibiyemi on this sad loss. We pray the good Lord to strengthen and protect all that he left behind”, the statement concluded.

Signed:
Mallam Olawale Rasheed,
Spokesperson to the Governor.

Governor Ademola Adeleke has submitted a full list of commissioners and special advisers to the Osun State House of Assembly through the House Speaker.

The list is to be read out at the plenary session of the Assembly when it resumes from its recess early next week.

The House of Assembly had gone on recess after the inauguration to allow the new lawmakers to get prepared for legislative business and for the logistics of House operations to be firmed up for newly inaugurated Assembly.

This disclosure was made by the Spokesperson to the Governor while speaking to journalists at Osogbo, Osun State capital on Tuesday afternoon.

” His Excellency has finalized the commissioners’ list and submitted same to the State Assembly. The House is resuming next week and expectedly, the House Speaker will disclose the names to his colleagues to commence screening of nominees.

“The Governor and the state leadership have done the needful and the public should expect the list to be made public sooner than later.

“The delay was clearly due to many factors, namely the protracted litigation on the outcome of the governorship election and the general elections covering state Assembly, National Assembly and the presidential elections.

” The good thing is that the long wait is over. The long awaited commissioners’ list here”, the Spokesperson posited.

Signed
Mallam Olawale Rasheed,
Spokesperson to the State Governor

OSOGBO –04-07-2023– Osunstate.gov.ng

The Executive Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke has hailed the emergence of Senator (Dr) Olalere Kamorudeen Oyewumi as the Deputy Minority Leader in the Nigerian Senate as a recognition of capacity, saying Senator Oyewumi endearing leadership traits over the years is an asset that will drive opposition’s quest to make the Nigerian Senate deliver for Nigerians.

The Governor who described Senator Oyewumi as an experienced legislator and a good team player, said his new role has further strengthens convictions that the opposition parties in the Senate are prepared to lead the way for the progress of the country.

While expressing confidence in the ability of Senator Oyewumi to leverage on his wealth of experiences in both public and private engagements over the years, Governor Adeleke through a statement signed by his Spokesperson, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, said he has no doubt that he (Oyewumi) will live up to the expectations of his new role.

“I rejoice with Senator (Dr) Olalere Kamorudeen Oyewumi on his emergence as the Deputy Minority Leader of the Nigerian Senate,” adding that “Knowing well Senator Oyewumi’s capacity and ability, I am well convinced that he will excel in this new role.”

“As you go on with your new role, my prayer is that Almighty God will continue to enrich you with the understandings and strength to drive the needed impact for Nigerians through the Nigerian Senate.”

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

OSOGBO – 02/07/2023 – Osunstate.gov.ng

Governor Ademola Adeleke has hinted of plans by his administration to create a diaspora office to attend to the needs and aspirations of Osun indigenes in African countries and other parts of the world.

It is estimated that hundreds of thousands of Osun indigenes are resident in Benin, Togo, Ghana with a very huge population in Ivory Coast. This is in addition to a very huge diaspora population of Osun origin living in Europe and North America.

Governor Adeleke who made the disclosure while receiving Osun indigenes who came for sallah celebration from several West African countries said his government is desirous of tapping into the many potentials of diaspora population to enhance the development of the state.

“Tell our people from Cotonou to Abidjan, from London to Atlanta that we have plans to integrate them into our good governance agenda. I am working on the creation of a diaspora office to document, engage and involve our people.

“I know our people across West Africa are mostly artisans and small scale business people. The proposed office will capture their data to see where to come in to assist and support them. I may even appoint a liaison officer to be based at Abidjan.

“For our North American and European diaspora community, I am part of you. Your population is different from that of our brothers and sisters across West Africa. We are already reaching out to you, to drive investment into Osun and ensure your involvement in our administration.

“I know of some towns in Osun where almost every household has several family members, of several generations in Abidjan, Cotonou and others. I want to put up formal structures to address these various categories of our people”, the Governor noted.

Governor Adeleke who promised to unveil details of the plan in due course noted that Osun needs all hands on deck to resolve her developmental challenges, tackle poverty and fast track state development.

Signed
Mallam Olawale Rasheed,
Spokesperson to the State Governor

Governor Ademola Adeleke has repositioned the mining sector in Osun State as his administration has cleared all accumulated service charges inherited from previous administration

Special adviser to the governor on mining, Professor Lukman Jìmódá stated this on a sensitization programme on OSBC Radio and Television channels, tagged, IMOLE AYO.

The programme is put in place by the office of the spokesperson to the governor, Mallam Olawale Rasheed to promote the activities of Governor Ademola Adeleke’s administration in Osun State

Professor Jìmódá revealed that the state lost billions of Naira that should have been earned as Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) to illegal miners due to mismanagement.

The special adviser listed the effect of illegal mining activities in the state under the previous administration to include water pollution, environmental degradation and income leakage.

He added that mining activities are now being well coordinated under the present administration in Osun State as a result of proper monitoring and regular visits to mining sites by relevant state officials while the governor is providing necessary support in terms of funding and other logistics

According to the special adviser, a white paper on mining which the present administration will use to address the water and environmental pollution caused by mining activities will soon be released.

It would be recalled that on assumption of office, Governor Ademola Adeleke set up a committee under the chairmanship of Professor Lukman Jìmódá, to review the activities of illegal miners across the state.

IBADAN- 02/07/2023 – Osunstate.gov.ng

An Elder statesman and former old Oyo State Governor, Dr Victor Omololu Olunloyo has described the Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke as a man of destiny who was underrated by political opponents.

Speaking while receiving the Osun State Governor at his residence in Ibadan on Sunday morning, Dr Olunloyo severally exclaimed with a repeated question: How did you do it? How did you achieve that feat?

” You are a man the whole world underrated. They were in shock. Only a very few people believe you can pull it off. Tell me the secrets.

“You cleared all the legislative seats, all House of Representatives, all senate seats and the assembly honorables. You took the world by surprise. What a wonderful man you are”, the elated former Governor and mathematician said.

Dr Olunloyo surrounded by family members and friends including Are Dele Momodu also lauded the Osun state Governor for his wonderful performance since his assumption of office.

“Your performance as a Governor elates me. Osun is a difficult state to govern but you have changed the narrative. You are doing many wonderful things and I can see Osun people are happy with you. Keep it up.

“My prayer for you is that you will lead Osun to new greater heights. You will overcome all obstacles on your path of governance. You will continue to shine as a leader of your people. The good Lord will uphold and protect you.

“You are from a family of excellent people. Your father, Senator Adeleke, your brother, my own Serubawon, Senator and former Governor. Thank you for keeping the flag flying”, the former Oyo Governor concluded.

Governor Adeleke who told the mathematician that he was in Oyo state for a formal function said he came to pay homage to the elder statesman.

“I came to pay homage to you, our political father and to seek your prayers. I appreciate your kind words over the little we have been able to achieve in Osun. We will not let you down, our father and other admirers far and near”, the Osun state Governor posited.

Signed
Mallam Olawale Rasheed,
Spokesperson to the Governor