OSOGBO-14/11/2023- Osunstate.gov.ng

The National Council on Climate Change has selected Osun state as a pilot site for the carbon investment project to be sited on some selected forest reserves and national parks in Nigeria.

In a letter sent to the State Ministry of Environment, the NCCC which selected Ago Owu forest in Ayedaade local government said the project aims to support the implementation of the National Climate Change Action Plan and the Nationally Determined Contributions under the Paris Agreement.

“The Project is a tripartite collaboration between the Dryada/Noblesse Green Energy, the Presidency,and the National Council on Climate Change. The aDryada/Noblesse Green Energy (NGE) is a company that is involved in investment for carbon offset in Energy and land-based sources. The project will provide technical and financial assistance to the state to develop and implement low-carbon and climate-resilient strategies in key sectors such as forestry,agriculture,and energy.

“The Carbon Investment project is driven by the growing recognition of the need to address climate change and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. By investing in carbon related projects such as this, stakeholders can contribute to the global efforts to combat climate change and promote a more sustainable future. As a pilot state, you will have the opportunity to showcase your leadership and innovation in addressing climate change and enhancing sustainable development. You will also benefit from the exchange of best practices and lessons learned with other pilot states and stakeholders”, the national council posited in the letter.

The Osun State Commissioner for Environment and Sanitation, Hon. Mayowa Adejoorin who led the Osun State team at an interactive meeting with the NCCC team led by Mr. Kingsley Nwajuba described Osun State Governor as a friendly and approachable Governor who is committed to doing everything necessary to make sure that the project become successful, and the State is placed in a vantage position on issues of Climate Change in the country and globally.

The Commissioner equally thanked the Chairman of the Governor’s Advisory Council on renewable energy and climate change Mallam Olawale Rasheed, for facilitating the project to be brought to Osun State.

Speaking during the meeting, the Chairman of Osun Governor’s Advisory Council on renewable energy and climate change, Mallam Olawale Rasheed said the state government under the leadership of Senator Ademola Adeleke is seriously committed to implementation of action plans on Climate Change while adding that the state government has approved raising of tree seedlings for planting of trees to rejuvenate our forest reserves. He also promised the backing of the carbon investment project with adequate political will to see that the project become a fruitful engagement.

Earlier, the team lead from the NCCC had stated that the nomination of Osun state by the Federal Government was done after thorough considerations and final approval from the Paris headquarters of the “Dryada/Noblesse Green Energy (NGE) Company” in conjunction with the NCCC and the the Presidency on the project.

Part of activities of the project include the rejuvenation of the Ago-Owu Forest Reserve and Livelihood support to communities around the forest reserve. This will ultimately transform into opportunities for the State to be involved in “Carbon Trading” while the socio-economics status of people in the area will be improved. Mr. Nwajuba stated that the interactive meeting which will also followed by a physical visit to the project site is part of the preparation preceding Nigeria attendance at this year’s “International Conference of Parties on Climate Change (COP28) that is billed to come up in the United Arab Emirates by the end of this year, 2023.

In the concluding remarks, it was emphasized that all hands must be on deck in Osun state as every Ministry is expected to have a climate desk to pursue the Climate Change mainstreaming Agenda for the State.

Further, the representative of the Director General of National Council on Climate Change, Mr. Kingsley Nwawuba said that issues of safe relocation of famers within the Forest Reserve shall be carefully addressed in an harmonious manner that will guarantee a win win situation for all stakeholders among others.
The Permanent Secretary Ministry of Environment and Sanitation Mr. Richard Oyegbami appreciated the team from Abuja and the Osun State team. He assured the NCCC team of a very cordial working relationship with the Osun State team for successful implementation of the project and other efforts on renewable energy and climate change promotion.

Signed
Olubunmi Badiora,
Information Officer,
Ministry of Environment and Sanitation.

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OSOGBO– 13/11/2023– Osunstate.gov.ng

The attention of the Osun State Government has been drawn to a ludicrous claim of workers discontent with the State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke. We believe the concoction, which has the fitting of the distraught opposition, was pushed through a non-existent labour body, promoting false information against the government.

It is worth pointing out for the public enlightenment that the only known and recognized body for workers in Osun state and by extension Nigeria as a whole are the NLC, TUC and JNC, all of which enjoys cordial relationship with the administration of Governor Adeleke.
We want to affirm that, after carrying out due investigation, that the so called Osun Workers Union (OWU) is a fictitious group, that mischievously exists only on paper with the sole objective of misleading the public, most especially, our loving, diligent and dedicated workers whose love and solidarity for Adeleke led government can not be over emphasised .

To set the record straight, the supplementary budget sponsored by Governor Adeleke was to fund meaningful projects across sectors of the state. It is only in the realm of the empty and unsavory imagination of the cheap opposition members and blackmailers that Governor Adeleke allocated N10bn to his office. We are quick to say that no such thing exist in reality.

It is against every sense of reasonability that Governor Adeleke who forfeited security votes to free more money for the benefit of Osun people will vote N10 billion for his office. But it is obvious that those behind the latest round of lies are beyond reasoning, otherwise, they would have realized the emptiness of their thinking which is nothing but a mere political propaganda and balderdash taken too far.

The Adeleke administration values and respects the contributions of all workers in Osun state and using every available opportunities in appreciating their service by prioritizing their welfare.
To buttress its position in this regard,the present worker-friendly administration of His Excellency, Senator Ademola Adeleke, has initiated numerous measures to enhance workers working conditions in addition to ensuring fair compensation,aimed at passionately addressing the evolving needs of its existing workforce.

Osun state government wants to repeat for the umpteenth times that In a matter of days, it will be rolling out well packaged transport scheme to assuage the pressure that fuel subsidy removal wrought on its workforce.

Additionally, the state government under the watch of Senator Ademola Adeleke is also in the process of determining the appropriate financial support for civil servants in line with the economic realities of the state.

To this end,patrticularly in sealing the mouth of the toothless and baseless opposition,who on a daily basis are winking in the dark in a desperate bid to bring the worker-friendly administration of Senator Ademola Adeleke into disrepute, we passionately and respectfully invite the public to discountenance the falsehood in circulation as it was never the position of our workforce, who share the goal of Governor Adeleke in moving Osun forward.
Additionally and with all sense of openness and transparency , we also stress that every fund that accrued to the state, including the N2bn subsidy fund and N7bn refund from the Federal Government, are used in line with the need of the state.

As we had disclosed before, the N2bn subsidy fund will be used for the procurement of vehicles and rehabilitation of public health centres, while the balance will be used to buy food to share for the people. As for the N7bn refund, we emphasize that it will be used to fund infrastructural projects and enhance the living standards of the people of the state.

Finally, while we continue to re-emphasise our avowed commitment to make life better for all and sundry, we also use this opportunity to restate our commitment to the wellbeing of all.
And to our dedicated and peace loving workers,who,we are sure will not be part of any shenanigan aimed at dragging the good name of the present administration into mud, we reassure of our continued commitment to all acts that will continue to put smiles on their faces in line with our 5 point integral action plans.
We must however stress the reality of the financial capacity of the state, and that we would be careful not to repeat the carelessness of the past that is responsible for the current challenges.

Signed:
Oluomo Kolapo Alimi,
Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment

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OSOGBO– 13/11/2023– Osunstate.gov.ng

The attention of the Osun State Government has been drawn to a ludicrous claim of workers discontent with the State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke. We believe the concoction, which has the fitting of the distraught opposition, was pushed through a non-existent labour body, promoting false information against the government.

It is worth pointing out for the public enlightenment that the only known and recognized body for workers in Osun state and by extension Nigeria as a whole are the NLC, TUC and JNC, all of which enjoys cordial relationship with the administration of Governor Adeleke.
We want to affirm that, after carrying out due investigation, that the so called Osun Workers Union (OWU) is a fictitious group, that mischievously exists only on paper with the sole objective of misleading the public, most especially, our loving, diligent and dedicated workers whose love and solidarity for Adeleke led government can not be over emphasised .

To set the record straight, the supplementary budget sponsored by Governor Adeleke was to fund meaningful projects across sectors of the state. It is only in the realm of the empty and unsavory imagination of the cheap opposition members and blackmailers that Governor Adeleke allocated N10bn to his office. We are quick to say that no such thing exist in reality.

It is against every sense of reasonability that Governor Adeleke who forfeited security votes to free more money for the benefit of Osun people will vote N10 billion for his office. But it is obvious that those behind the latest round of lies are beyond reasoning, otherwise, they would have realized the emptiness of their thinking which is nothing but a mere political propaganda and balderdash taken too far.

The Adeleke administration values and respects the contributions of all workers in Osun state and using every available opportunities in appreciating their service by prioritizing their welfare.
To buttress its position in this regard,the present worker-friendly administration of His Excellency, Senator Ademola Adeleke, has initiated numerous measures to enhance workers working conditions in addition to ensuring fair compensation,aimed at passionately addressing the evolving needs of its existing workforce.

Osun state government wants to repeat for the umpteenth times that In a matter of days, it will be rolling out well packaged transport scheme to assuage the pressure that fuel subsidy removal wrought on its workforce.

Additionally, the state government under the watch of Senator Ademola Adeleke is also in the process of determining the appropriate financial support for civil servants in line with the economic realities of the state.

To this end,patrticularly in sealing the mouth of the toothless and baseless opposition,who on a daily basis are winking in the dark in a desperate bid to bring the worker-friendly administration of Senator Ademola Adeleke into disrepute, we passionately and respectfully invite the public to discountenance the falsehood in circulation as it was never the position of our workforce, who share the goal of Governor Adeleke in moving Osun forward.
Additionally and with all sense of openness and transparency , we also stress that every fund that accrued to the state, including the N2bn subsidy fund and N7bn refund from the Federal Government, are used in line with the need of the state.

As we had disclosed before, the N2bn subsidy fund will be used for the procurement of vehicles and rehabilitation of public health centres, while the balance will be used to buy food to share for the people. As for the N7bn refund, we emphasize that it will be used to fund infrastructural projects and enhance the living standards of the people of the state.

Finally, while we continue to re-emphasise our avowed commitment to make life better for all and sundry, we also use this opportunity to restate our commitment to the wellbeing of all.
And to our dedicated and peace loving workers,who,we are sure will not be part of any shenanigan aimed at dragging the good name of the present administration into mud, we reassure of our continued commitment to all acts that will continue to put smiles on their faces in line with our 5 point integral action plans.
We must however stress the reality of the financial capacity of the state, and that we would be careful not to repeat the carelessness of the past that is responsible for the current challenges.

Signed:
Oluomo Kolapo Alimi,
Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment

NEWS RELEASE

OSOGBO – 13/11/2023 – Osunstate.gov.ng

New members of state statutory commissions including those of the State Judicial Service Commission have been sworn into office by the Deputy Governor of Osun State, Prince Kola Adewusi.

The swearing in followed the confirmation of the nominees as forwarded to the State Assembly by Governor Ademola Adeleke.

Those confirmed and sworn in include chairmen and members of the Osun State Independent Electoral Commission, Osun State Judicial Service Commission, Osun State Civil Service Commission and Osun State House of Assembky Service Commission.

The Deputy Governor who represented the State Governor tasked the appointees on the need for dedication and committment to duty, tasking them to act always in comoliance eith due process and extant laws.

Signed
Mallam Olawale Rasheed,
Spokespersom to the State Governor

By Olawale Rasheed

The superlative performance of Governor Ademola Adeleke has necessitated a change of strategy within the opposition. As the Governor cannot be faulted on performance rating, the focus is then shifted to how state decisions are taken, how appointments are made and how the wheel of state is piloted. As an insider, let me assert that the man in control of Osun state is Senator Ademola Adeleke.The opposition propaganda is to posit albeit falsely that somebody else other than the Governor rules. The fake ploy is to paint a picture of a rudderless administration. The fault and the weakness of these strategies is that a state on autopilot as they want us to believe cannot be delivering as much as the Osun state government is performing. A state with discordant leadership structure must have manifested chaos and internal implosion, one year after. Yet, the state is running seamlessly, hard state policies are implemented. Critical matters are thrashed out. The five point agenda is being implemented. Workers are happy. Citizens acknowledged unprecedented delivery. Pensioners are full of joy. Infrastructure deficits are being addressed. The state is progressing.Who is in control other than the Governor, Senator Adeleke? That question stems from a mischievous mindset trying to undermine the huge popularity of the Governor and his high performance rating. As nobody can fault innovative governance Osun is experiencing, the shot is at how decisions are made. Again as an insider, let me assure the naysayers that Governor Adeleke holds the ace, the green pen. He decides, he approves. Like the Governor often jocularly noted, “I got the pen”.How are decisions arrived at? Let me further educate detractors that this is a democracy, not a military junta. The Governor has the party, the cabinet, the assembly and well wishers to consult. Even under military administration, consultation takes place. The all-powerful Abacha has a kitchen cabinet talk-less of General Babangida the Maradona of our time.A democratic government is built on consultation from bottom to top. Institutional structures, both formal and informal are an integral part of democratic decision making. In a democracy, interests of high and the low are taken into accounts.Negotiation, horse-trading and give and take are the hallmark of democratic system of governmentWhen somebody accuses Governor Adeleke of running a parliamentary system or collegiate system of government, I wonder what his understanding of democracy is. Democracy is not a one man show. It is not a platform of a tyrant. It is the field of a consensus builder, a leader who must ensure all interests are integrated for the general good of the state. A democratic leader with all the executive authorities understands the imperative of policy negotiations. Hence he wields power not in a vacuum but as an outcome of a well grounded bottom to top counseling admonitory process.Such a mindset of the leader ensures the strengthening of the leadership structure, the buying in of policy outcomes and the successful implementation of policies and decisions. In the case of Osun, successful policy design premised on best practices of consultation and counseling from all stakeholders ensures successful outcomes. We have seen such in the infrastructure, health and education sectors. That manifested well in the public sector reforms championed by the Governor.Another area opposition activists need enlightenment is the constant attack on the Governor’s family. As highlighted above, a Governor is entitled to take advice from party leadership, cabinet, lawmakers and of course his family, both immediate and extended. Family members are as much a stakeholder as the other institutional actors. They are citizens of Osun and they are also party men and women. Having their brother as Governor should not deprive them of participation in the governance process. The Adeleke family is blessed and the family has a duty to stand by their brother who is in power.Is the family breaking any law? Absolutely not. Has the Governor abdicated his official powers to any adviser or family member ? No. Is the Governor granting undue favoritism to his family? No. Governor Adeleke remains firmly in control but he is at liberty to listen to advice from his party leadership, his cabinet, the legislature and his family. Why should I block my family because I am a Governor? The duty of a Governor is to ensure the right balance within the law under the involvement of all stakeholders.If only critics know the man called Ademola Adeleke, they will stop wasting time concocting false narratives about a Governor not in control of state power. In every decision, there is a statutory process. Such order of actions are not only enforced but observed across board. Here is a Governor widely known as “Mr Harsh Pen”. He is not only in the know of starting point of decisions and policies, he followed up and still wields the big stick, his pen, at the final stage.Beyond all the above, what is the essence of the public policy process? As a trained policy professional , I can assert that it is simply about service delivery to the public. Efficient actions on public sector reform, workers welfare, health care coverage, educational reform, infrastructure upgrade among others. Governor Adeleke’s style of leadership has satisfied the main essence of public governance- delivery of democratic dividends and good governance. More impressive is that such meeting of public needs happened under impressive observance of due process and compliance with procurement laws. A democratically elected Governor won’t alienate critical stakeholders even as he governs within the bounds of the law. President Bola Tinubu today runs a presidency with a multidimensional team with various power centers which he manages, all within the law. As he listens to powerful forces within his fold, he integrates such with institutional and geo-regional forces. Governor Adeleke also sits atop a very dynamic and complex state system. His style ensures all forces are heard and processed while final decisions are taken with a strict eye on public good.Let me finally submit that the opposition’s new strategy is dead on arrival for many reasons. Firstly, democracy stipulates consultation and counseling. A democrat must engage all forces. In the multiplicity of power centers, the democratically elected leader must hold the final say as he has his eye on service delivery and good governance.● Mallam Olawale Rasheed is the Special Adviser/Spokesperson to Governor Ademola Adeleke

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OSOGBO – 12/11/2023 – Osunstate.gov.ng

It has been brought to our attention the blackmailing attempt of the sinking opposition and belly-aching traducers in Osun state to drag the prestigious name and personality of Yeye Modupeola Adeleke-Sanni into what she knows nothing about. One of such blackmailing attempts is linking her to the recent purchase of official vehicles for local governments Caretaker Chairmen in Osun state.Let it be noted that the process involved in the purchase of the official vehicles for the local government Chairmen has nothing to do with Yeyeluwa. Due process was followed through Association Local Government of Nigeria (ALGON), their umbrella body, in purchasing those vehicles. Yeyeluwa Adeleke-Sanni was not in any way involved in the entire process.Just recently, a reputable financial institution ‘ICAN’ accorded Osun State with the topmost position as one of the best audit and financial compliance states. This administration is committed to due process, transparency and upholding of procurement laws.We call the attention of the public to the existence of the Freedom of Information Act which allows the citizens to seek information through a designated process. Peddlers of fake news are also reminded of the existence of cyber crime laws which prohibit fabrication and spreading of fake news among others.Going forward, any defamatory or blackmailing attempt from any quarters will be treated with the right and deserving legal actions. Relevant state law officers have been directed by Mr Governor to bring to book those committing fake news and associated cyber crimes.SignedMallam Olawale Rasheed ,Spokesperson to the State Governor

Osogbo 12:11:23 osunstate.gov.ng

The attention of the Osun state government has been drawn to the purported N25,000 allowance to workers in November currently in circulation.

Against this backdrop, the Osun State Government is constrained to dismiss it not only as fake news from the pit of hell but maliciously fabricated to deceive innocent workers and people of the state.

The administration of Senator Ademola Adeleke is therefore using this medium to assure the public, particularly civil servants, that the post in question is the handiwork of some mischievous elements bent on creating a wedge between a worker-friendly administration of Senator Ademola Adeleke and its loyal workforce.

To this end, the state Government is also using this avenue to assure and re-assure the teeming workforce of its avowed commitment to their welfare in line with the economic realities.

It is worth noting that the State Government under the current administration implemented the financial implication of promotion for civil servants granted as far back as 2019.

Against this backdrop, in a matter of days, with all sense of sincerity and commitment to the welfare of workers, the current administration under the watch of His Excellency, Senator Ademola Adeleke will roll out a good and well-packaged transport scheme aimed at alleviating the pressure of transportation as a fall out of the removal of fuel subsidy by the Federal Government with its attendant effects on workers and Nigerians generally.

We are quick to also emphasize that If there will be an additional allowance, the civil servants in Osun state should rest assured that the administration of Senator Ademola Adeleke will make this known via official channels.

Therefore, we enjoin workers and the entire people of Osun State to discountenance the viral post on allowance for workers.

Osun Government is still in the process of arriving at the appropriate support for workers within the available means of the state to avoid a repeat of the financial misadventures that characterized the past.

Signed:
Oluomo Kolapo Alimi,
The Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Osun State.

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OSUN -11/11/2023 -Osunstate.gov.ng

The Executive Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke, has commiserated with friends, family, and associates on the demise of one of his friends, Senior Apostle Felix Falana Abidoye.

The Governor, in his condolence visit to the deceased residence at Ife, described him as one of his bosom friend they spent several struggles of life together till he breathed his last.

“My friend Alagba as he’s fondly called, was a committed ally of mine and a patriot

“He always believed in any cause I set out to do in life and was a steadfast supporter of mine during the political struggles to the eventual victory. It’s quite unfortunate he’s dead at a time I will most need his advice and encouragement in delivering the best of service to the good people of our state.

“I commiserate with his immediate family, friends, wife, children, and the entire people he left behind. I pray may God comfort everyone and give the fortitude to bear the unfortunate loss,” Governor Adeleke stated at the burial session of the deceased at his residence.

Senior Apostle Felix Falana Abidoye was 63 years of age till he breathed his last and was buried in his hometown in Ife.

Signed:
Mallam Olawale Rasheed,
Spokesperson to the Governor.

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11/112023 – Osunstate.gov.ng

The Executive Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke, has congratulated his colleague Governor of Oyo State, Governor Seyi Makinde, on the conferment of chieftaincy title as the “Jagunmolu of Ondo Kingdom”Governor Adeleke in the same vein equally congratulated the Senator representing Osun Central senatorial district at the National Assembly, Senator Olubiyi Fadeyi on his installation as the “Bobasofin of Ondo Kingdom” by Oba (Dr) Victor Ademefun Kiladejo (Osemawe of Ondo Kingdom).The installation of the prestigious Chieftaincy titles on the two worthy personalities coincided with the 70th birthday celebration and 17th year coronation anniversary of Oba (Dr) Victor Adesimbo Ademefun Kiladejo (Osemawe and Paramount Ruler of Ondo Kingdom).”I congratulate my brother Governor, Seyi Makinde on his conferment as the Jagunmolu of Ondo Kingdom and my Senator from the state of the living spring, Olubiyi Fadeyi on his installation as the Bobasofin of Ondo Kingdom””Governor Seyi Makinde has shown himself overtime as a man of the people. His landmark performance as the Governor of Oyo State is applaudable. “His accelerated roadmap for development of Oyo State is commendable, and I’m not surprised the ancient city of Ondo Kingdom has found him worthy to celebrate and honour him to be the JAGUNMOLU of the kingdom””Let me equally congratulate our very own, Senator Olubiyi Fadeyi for bringing honour to Osun state with his conferment of this prestigious Chieftaincy Title of the Bobasofin Ondo Kingdom””This is affirmation of his responsible representation and quality governance deliverables he’s been giving since his assumption to office as the Senator representing Osun Central at the upper chamber””You all have my best wishes as you continue to serve humanity in your different space,” Governor Ademola Adeleke reiterated. Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Ogunwusi, the Deputy Senate President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Jibrin Barau, Ovation Magazine Publisher, Aare Dele Momodu were among other high profile personalities that attended the installation ceremony with Governor Ademola Adeleke in the ancient city of Ondo Kingdom.Signed:Mallam Olawale Rasheed, Spokesperson to the Governor.

The recent reforms and repositioning of the state civil service operations in Osun state under the leadership of His Excellency, Governor Ademola Adeleke continue to bear positive fruits as Osun State emerges the top state alongside two other States among the 36 states of the federation and the FCT on Audit compliance rating according to the accountability index of the Institute of Chartered Accountants (ICAN) as of October 2023.

The ICAN’s rating on state’s compliance with audit rules scored Osun, Ekiti and Lagos state as ‘Excellent’, seven states were scored ‘good’ while 26 others were rated ‘fair’.

ICAN commenced audit rating for states to assess financial management and accountability of state governments. The assessment focuses on compliance with audit rules and regulations and the quality and timeliness of audit reports, resulting in a rating of Excellent, Good, Fair or Poor for each state.

According to Innocent Okwuosa, the 59th president of ICAN, “the rankings suggest an overall trend of improving compliance with the constitutional requirement to audit state and local council accounts since the introduction of the ICAN accountability index.

An “Excellent” ranking for Osun state by the ICAN rules means “the Osun state government under Governor Ademola Adeleke has an excellent level of compliance with audit rules. Ensuring timely submission of audit reports with high level of quality and ensuring full implementation of audit recommendations.

This impressive performance of Osun State is another testimony of His Excellency, Governor Ademola Adeleke’s commitment to due process, transparency and accountability in the governance affairs of the state.