OSOGBO– 05/11/2023– osunstate.gov.ng

Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has warmly congratulated former Presidential Spokesperson, Chief Femi Adesina, on the traditional title of the Oluomo of Ipetumodu conferred on him by Oba (Prof.) Joseph Oloyede, Latimogun I, the Apetumodu of Ipetumodu, describing it as “a deserving honour for an illustrious son.

Governor Adeleke who expresses delight at the honour that the prestigious title bestows on Chief Adesina, says the recognition at home is yet a testament to the outstanding contributions of the former Presidential Spokesperson to our society.

While applauding the finesse and professionalism that defined Chief Adesina in his most recent national assignment, Governor Adeleke acknowledged him as a towering figure whose zeal for excellence is inspiring to the younger generation.

“Chief Adesina is one of the finest professionals we have around, and I am always proud to identify with him in moments of celebration,” the Governor was quoted as saying.

“Oluomo is not just a title, but one that showcased the extent of value and recognition for a community or town. This is why I’m happy for Chief Adesina on the honour that the Oluomo conferment represents, and share with him the joy that comes with such recognition.”

Governor Adeleke who noted the increasing expectations that come with the Oluomo title, charges Chief Adesina to sustain his contributions for the people of Ipetumodu, particularly in human capital development.

Signed:
Mallam Olawale Rasheed,
Spokesperson to the State Governor

OSOGBO- 03/11/2023 – osunstate.gov.ng

Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has appointed Ife Prince, Adelowo Aderemi as a part-time member of the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB).

In a statement issued on Friday, Governor Adeleke noted that the appointment takes immediate effect.

Prince Aderemi joins other members of the board announced on Thursdsy which include the following names Banji Fadehan, Tiamiyu Bello, Lekan Osundina and Alhaji Muritala Olabisi.

Signed
Mallam Olawale Rasheed,
Spokesperson to the Governor.

NEWS RELEASE

OSOGBO- 02/11/2023 – Osunstate.gov.ng

Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun state has commended the positive response of the new leadership of the Economic and Financial crimes Commission (EFCC) over the arrest of some students of Obafemi Awolowo University, calling for expedited due process in the handling of the matter.

The Governor described as commendable the immediate amendment of the commission’s operational code by its leadership which prohibits night sting operation.

The emphasis on strict observance of suspects’ human rights was also noted as a major turning point,calling on the commission to ensure strict compliance with the new regulations.

Such immediate reform, the Governor noted, will save the commission the possibility of reputational damage and needless harassment of innocent citizens.

As I tweeted yesterday, my Attorney General is following up with the case of arrested students.

Our government seeks respect for their fundamental human rights of the students and expedited processing of the matter.

Signed
Mallam Olawale Rasheed,
Spokesperson to Governor Adeleke

NEWS RELEASE

OSOGBO -03/11/2023 – osunstate.gov.ng

The Executive Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke has approved the appointment of members of non-statutory boards as well as Chairmen, Secretaries and members of Local Government Education Boards.

In a statement issued today, the Governor directed that the appointments take immediate effect while also charging the new appointees to strictly observe rule of law, due process and procurement laws in all their doings.

The Governor had earlier appointed Chairmen and Vice Chairmen of the non-statutory boards.

The list of Board members are as follows:

LIST OF BOARD MEMBERS

UNIOSUN
1. Gbadeshin Lawal
2. Proff. David Oladeji
3. Tunji Omole
4. Olawale .A. Oludayo
5. Hon. Hassan Adegoke
6. Proff. Aworemi
7. Dr. Kamoru Kadiri

UNILESA
1. Hon. Wale Olunloye
2. Proff. Rotimi Tayo
3. Proff. Adejumoke Adefisoye-Adelowo
4. Dr. Adetunji Dare
5. Proff. Emmanuel Adedapo Akande

OSUN STATE POLYTECHNIC IREE
1. Sunday Ogundiji
2. Eng. Adesoye Aderemi Idowu
3. Hammed Aminat Adedoyin
4. Dr. David Ogunsade
5. Otunba Gbenga Olakolu
6. Chief Sunday Adebiyi
7. Hon. Ademola Opadola
8. Brigader Gen. Derin Awodele

OSUN STATE COLLEGE OF EDUCATION ESA-OKE
1. Hon Sikiru Adeleke
2. Hon Sola Oni
3. Prince Michael Oladele Aderibigbe
4. Prince Taiwo Aiyepola
5. Adeyela Bashiru
6. Alhaja Raimi Medina
7. Alhaji Liadi Gbadamosi
8. Hon Bimbo Olukitibi

OSUN STATE COLLEGE OF EDUCATION ILA-ORANGUN
1. Durosomo Ademola
2. Alhaja Serifat Bakare
3. Musiliyu Yisa Adeyemi
4. Isiaq Kola Olaniyan
5. Chief Dare Ajimotokin
6. Esan Abdulwahab Lawal
7. Hon. Lekan Obisakin
8. Alhaji Kamo Adekunle

COLLEGE OF HEALTH TECHNOLOGY ILESHA
1. Chief Mrs. Oyenike Sherifat Ajagbe
2. Alh Isiaka Akinlabi
3. Akinjimi Sunday
4. Chief Mrs. Dupe Odesanmi

LOCAL GOVERNMENT SERVICE COMMISION

Full-Time
1. Jimoh Adetoro
2. Adesina Fatai Kareem

PART-TIME
1. Lanrewaju Aseda
2. Oyerinde Rasak Abimbola

HOSPITAL MANAGEMENT BOARD
1. Diran Alao
2. Barrister Opeyemi Oladunjoye
3. Chief Adewuyi Abiodun
4. Prince Weso Akande
5. David Olushola Oyewole

SUBEB

Full time
1. Banji Fadehan
2. Tiamiyu Bello

Part time
1. Lekan Osundina
2. Alhaji Muritala Olabisi

OSBC
1. Adeosun Wasiu
2. Mrs. Rachael Akinwunmi
3. Mrs. Iyabo Owoseye
4. Chief Joshua Oladipo Ogunleye
5. Mr. Oladimeji Oriowo

PILGRIMS’ WELFARE – MUSLIM WING
1. Raheem Maruf Ajagun
2. Mojeed Olagunju
3. Inaolaji Rafiu Kede
4. Abiade Nureni
5. Alabi Wasiu Adebayo

PILGRIMS’ WELFARE – CHRISTIAN WINGS
1. Bishop Adedapo Salako Adeoye
2. Rev. Dr. Victor Olumuyiwa Bajulaye
3. Prophet Ajayi Olabode Oluwafemi
4. Pastor Oke Fulfilment Oladele
5. Evang. Olufemi Taiwo Tony

TESCOM

Full Time
1. Dr. Abioye Oyewusi
2. Oyelakin Sikiru Oyebanjo

Part-Time
1. Alh. Yisa Bello Kolawole
2. Chief Tope Abiola

OSUN COUNCIL FOR ART AND CULTURE

Part-Time
1. Zachariyau Oyeniyi
2. Alhaja Aminat Oluremi Muritala
3. Hafeez Olakunle
4. Atolabi Adeoye
5. Ifeoluwa Osunrotimi
6. Oloyede Rotimi

OSUN TOURISM BOARD
1. Alhaji Chief S. O. Odefisayo
2. Alhaja Suliat Abiodun Sowole
3. Alhaja Bola Olayiwola
4. Adepoju Folawiyo
5. Kehinde Adebayo
6. Oluwayemi Alake

OSUN INTERNAL REVENUE
1. Adegboyega Phillip Fadehan
2. Prince Oyebowale Abimbola

WATER CORPORATION
1. Hon. Wale Adeleke
2. Diran Adegbenle Martins
3. Mrs. Makinde Bibitayo Jumoke
4. Oladimeji Segilola Olakunbi
5. Tajudeen Balogun
6. Oke Oluwaseun

Additionally, the list of Local Government Education Boards for the 30 local governments are as follows:

OSUN STATE LOCAL GOVERNMENT LGEA BOARD NOMINEES

EDE NORTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT

S/NO NAME OFFICE

1. Alh. Y. K Idowu Chairman
2. Peter Adisa Secretary
3. Mr. Raheem Adesola Member
4. Hon Sikiru Olayiwola Member
5. Adeshina Adesola Ojo Member
6. Hon. Alakinde Monsuru Member
7. Alh. Adepoju Sadiq Adetunji Member

EDE SOUTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT

S/NO NAME OFFICE

1. Alhaji Yaya Ogun Chairman
2. Raheem Oseni Abiola Secretary
3. Ibrahim Adesoye Tijani Member
4. Kareem Kabir Oluwasegun Member
5. Ademola Oyebode Member
6. Ramoni Saibu Obasanjo Member
7. Monsuru Sijuade Adigun Member

ISOKAN LOCAL GOVERNMENT

S/NO NAME OFFICE

1. Mr. Owodunni Ramon Abiodun Chairman
2. Alh. Badiru Alade Yekeen Otolorin Secretary
3. Hon. Yusuf Akeem Member
4. Hon. Faesan Samuel Kolawole Member
5. Mrs. Modinatu Oduola Member
6. Hon. Niyi Oyetunji Member
7. Ojerinde Christianah Member
   

OSUN STATE LOCAL GOVERNMENT LGEA BOARD NOMINEES

BORIPE LOCAL GOVERNMENT

S/NO NAME OFFICE

1. Emmanuel Toba Alalade Chairman
2. Sunday Adeniran Secretary
3. Owolabi Omotayo Member
4. Owolabi Kosamotu Kola Member
5. Ogunwale Olugbenga Member
6. Idowu Olasunkanmi Member
7. Oyekanmi Femi Member

OSUN STATE LOCAL GOVERNMENT LGEA BOARD NOMINEES

IFELODUN LOCAL GOVERNMENT

S/NO NAME OFFICE

1. Mohammed Hussein Chairman
2. Mr. Toyin Salman Secretary
3. Mr. Samuel Adeboye Member
4. Toyin Oladapo Member
5. Oladayo David Matanmi Member
6. Adeniran Tope Taiwo Member
7. Alhaji Fatai Adeyemi Member

OSUN STATE LOCAL GOVERNMENT LGEA BOARD NOMINEES

ODO-OTIN LOCAL GOVERNMENT

S/NO NAME OFFICE

1. Omolaoye Theophilus Olajide Chairman
2. Ibrahim Salam Oyelere Secretary
3. Amosa Murital Member
4. Afolabi Rapheal Olayiwola Member
5. Alaka Tajudeen Member
6. Olatunji Taiwo Member
7. Ismail Ademola Adeleke Member
   

OSUN STATE LOCAL GOVERNMENT LGEA BOARD NOMINEES

ILA LOCAL GOVERNMENT

S/NO NAME OFFICE

1. Prince Kolapo Lawal Chairman
2. Lasisi Kolapo Secretary
3. Akeem Kolade Member
4. Hon. Fatai Durotoye Member
5. Opeyemi Samson Durowara Member
6. Alhaji Ganiyu Olaitan Member
7. Okunlola Oluwaseun Member

OSUN STATE LOCAL GOVERNMENT LGEA BOARD NOMINEES

IREPODUN LOCAL GOVERNMENT

S/NO NAME OFFICE

1. Hon. Jimoh Ogunmola Chairman
2. Alh. Yusuf Adeyinka Adekunle Secretary
3. Mr. Oyeleke Tajudeen Member
4. Mr. Adeyemo Isiaka Olawale Member
5. Alh. Adeyi Saka Member
6. Saibu Tesleem Babatunde Member
7. Sarafa Asiru Member

OSUN STATE LOCAL GOVERNMENT LGEA BOARD NOMINEES

OROLU LOCAL GOVERNMENT

S/NO NAME OFFICE

1. Alh. Oyekola Mukaila Chairman
2. Mrs. Adetunji Bolatito Gbenuola Secretary
3. Hon. Azeez Bashir Member
4. Hon. Olatoye Femi Member
5. Mr. Salako Kehinde Member
6. Mr. Muritala Jamiu Member
7. Timothy Ojelakin Member

OSUN STATE LOCAL GOVERNMENT LGEA BOARD NOMINEES

IREWOLE LOCAL GOVERNMENT

S/NO NAME OFFICE

1. Chief Patrick Oluwole Fajinmi Chairman
2. Hon. Owoade Nureni Adebayo Secretary
3. Hon. Ogundele Basiru Member
4. Hon. Awowole Mojeed Opeyemi Member
5. Mrs. Makinde Bibitayo Member
6. Mrs. Oladejo Bukola Member
7. Mr. Akinkunmi Sanya Awwal Member

OSUN STATE LOCAL GOVERNMENT LGEA BOARD NOMINEES

IFE SOUTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT

S/NO NAME OFFICE

1. Adekunle Lawrence Chairman
2. Com. Festus Adewoyin Secretary
3. Prince Oyegoke Abiodun Member
4. Hon. Joel Oyeyemi Member
5. Mr. Ojo Abiodun Micheal Member
6. Olajide Gabriel Member
7. Adebayo Dada Member

OSUN STATE LOCAL GOVERNMENT LGEA BOARD NOMINEES

OBOKUN LOCAL GOVERNMENT

S/NO NAME OFFICE

1. Mrs. Toyin Babaniyi Chairman
2. Hon. Lawrence Kolawole Secretary
3. Engr. Segun Otegbayo Member
4. Hon. Owoeye Adelani Jacob Member
5. Adeyemi Oluyele Member
6. Mr. Adewuyi Adeniran Member
7. Ayodele Mercy Member

OSUN STATE LOCAL GOVERNMENT LGEA BOARD NOMINEES

ILESA WEST LOCAL GOVERNMENT

S/NO NAME OFFICE

1. Ogunsina Moses Chairman
2. Awofesobi Olumuyiwa Secretary
3. Jimoh Mufutau Dare Member
4. Barr. Adegboye Odogiyan Member
5. Ilesanmi Yemisi Member
6. Akinyemi Kolawole Member
7. Mr. Agbajelola Sulaiman Member

OSUN STATE LOCAL GOVERNMENT LGEA BOARD NOMINEES

IFE EAST LOCAL GOVERNMENT

S/NO NAME OFFICE

1. Prince Niyi Adefaye Chairman
2. Mr. Isaiah Fayemi Secretary
3. Hon. Makinde Sunkanmi B Member
4. Hon. Akanbi Dotun Member
5. Mr. Anthony Adeyemo Member
6. Hon. Lawrence Adeniji Member
7. Mrs. Odeyemi Folake Member

OSUN STATE LOCAL GOVERNMENT LGEA BOARD NOMINEES

ATAKUNMOSA WEST LOCAL GOVERNMENT

S/NO NAME OFFICE

1. Alhaji Ganiyu Kolawole Chairman
2. Hon. Adegbaju Taiwo Secretary
3. Mr. Ajimoti Sunday Member
4. Hon. Faradoye Olubunmi Member
5. Hon. Arowolo Kehinde Member
6. Hon. Agbele Kolapo Member
7. Hon. Famuyiwa Oladele Member

OSUN STATE LOCAL GOVERNMENT LGEA BOARD NOMINEES

ORIADE LOCAL GOVERNMENT

S/NO NAME OFFICE

1. Hon. Olusola Adeyekun Chairman
2. Pastor Ayo-Omisade Secretary
3. Hon. Adeniyi Musa Adeoye Member
4. Mr. Adubi Adeyemi Member
5. Prince Samuel Adeloye Member
6. Hon. Fapohunda Abiodun Oluwaseun Member
7. Alh. Lateef Ademola Ibikunle Member

OSUN STATE LOCAL GOVERNMENT LGEA BOARD NOMINEES

ILESA EAST LOCAL GOVERNMENT

S/NO NAME OFFICE

1. Engr. Kolawole Abel Omolayegbe Chairman
2. Aluko Abimbola Secretary
3. Fatogun Seyi Member
4. Amure Dare Member
5. Abayomi Femi Member
6. Abiodun Olumide Member
7. Olowe Olalekan Member

OSUN STATE LOCAL GOVERNMENT LGEA BOARD NOMINEES

IFE NORTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT

S/NO NAME OFFICE

1. Kehinde Samuel Babatunde Chairman
2. Abodunwa Adeyinka George Secretary
3. Hon. Oyewole Adesoye Philemon Member
4. Hon. Timothy Popoola Olalekan Member
5. Oladele Emmanuel Segun Member
6. Ogunsina Tomas Odunayo Member
7. Ola Richard Member

OSUN STATE LOCAL GOVERNMENT LGEA BOARD NOMINEES

IFE CENTRAL LOCAL GOVERNMENT

S/NO NAME OFFICE

1. Mr. Adediwura Seun Chairman
2. Mr. Adelowo Kehinde Member
3. Prince Falabi Nurudeen Member
4. Mr. Adesiyan Tajudeen Member
5. Mr. Adetoye Adebayo Member
6. Mr. Elusanmi Sola Member
7. Mrs. Odeleye Mojibola Member

OSUN STATE LOCAL GOVERNMENT LGEA BOARD NOMINEES

IFE EAST AREA OFFICE MODAKEKE LOCAL GOVERNMENT
S/NO NAME OFFICE

1. Olagoke Moshood Funminiyi Chairman
2. Mr. lyiola Moses Secretary
3. Mrs. Dupe Adegoke Member
4. Alhaja Silifat Oke Member
5. Abass Mojeed Member
6. Onigbinde Dele Member
7. Odeyemi Olaniyi Member

OSUN STATE LOCAL GOVERNMENT LGEA BOARD NOMINEES

ATAKUNMOSA EAST LOCAL GOVERNMENT

S/NO NAME OFFICE

1. Alh. Kosamotu Adegbite Chairman
2. Gabriel Omotunde Secretary
3. Hon. Kola Giwa Member
4. Hon. Adeyeye Komolafe Member
5. Mr. Sayo Elijah Member
6. Mr. Tajudeen Afolorunso Member
7. Mr. David Olukanmi Member

OSUN STATE LOCAL GOVERNMENT LGEA BOARD NOMINEES

EJIGBO LOCAL GOVERNMENT

S/NO NAME OFFICE

1. Oyedokun Isaac Jayeola Chairman
2. Ajala Elizabeth Moji Secretary
3. Salawu Moshood Tunde Member
4. Buhari Kamilu Member
5. Prince Azeez Bello Member
6. Adedamola Oderinnu Member
7. Akinyemi Moses Member

OSUN STATE LOCAL GOVERNMENT LGEA BOARD NOMINEES

IFEDAYO LOCAL GOVERNMENT

S/NO NAME OFFICE

1. Yemi Adeoti Chairman
2. Omidun Samuel Secretary
3. Salawu Jamiu Bolaji Member
4. Omotara Ademola Member
5. Adeyemi Oyinlola Member
6. Fatai Ayorinde Member
7. Wuyi Ogunkunle Member

OSUN STATE LOCAL GOVERNMENT LGEA BOARD NOMINEES

AYEDADE LOCAL GOVERNMENT

S/NO NAME OFFICE

1. Barr. Bolarin Ebenezer Chairman
2. Egbetola Kunle Secretary
3. Hon. Sanmi Adeyefa Member
4. Hon. Richard Sesan Gbadamosi Member
5. Hon. Tope Ilori Member
6. Mr. Kareem Rasheed Member
7. Mr. Rasak Kamila Ademola Member

OSUN STATE LOCAL GOVERNMENT LGEA BOARD NOMINEES

OLORUNDA LOCAL GOVERNMENT

S/NO NAME OFFICE

1. Ojetola Nathaniel Adekunle Chairman
2. Hon. Muyiwa Olabintan Secretary
3. Hon. Bakare Atinuke Jinadu Member
4. Hon. Akindele Fatai Akintunde Member
5. Nurudeen Ademola Hamzat Member
6. Sola Adedokun Member
7. Alhaja Adesina Bola Sherifat Member

OSUN STATE LOCAL GOVERNMENT LGEA BOARD NOMINEES

OSOGBO LOCAL GOVERNMENT

S/NO NAME OFFICE

1. Isiaq Olaniyan Chairman
2. Abodunrin Ganiyu Secretary
3. Hassan Isiaka Member
4. Semiu Aresa Oladayo Member
5. Fatai Makinde Member
6. Olutimehin Segun Member
7. Latifu Awojuyigbe Member

OSUN STATE LOCAL GOVERNMENT LGEA BOARD NOMINEES

BOLUWADURO LOCAL GOVERNMENT

S/NO NAME OFFICE

1. Engr. Olasupo Adegoke Chairman
2. Alahji Jimoh Durodola Secretary
3. Oluwole Gbenga Godwin Member
4. Raheem Muritala Member
5. Lamidi Olasunkanmi Simiyu Member
6. Falola Fidelis Member
7. Osungbade Adekunle Olajire Member

OSUN STATE LOCAL GOVERNMENT LGEA BOARD NOMINEES

OLAOLUWA LOCAL GOVERNMENT

S/NO NAME OFFICE

1. Hon. Adesina Nureni Chairman
2. Mr. Akinlade Kazeem Secretary
3. Hon. Oyedeji Sunday Member
4. Adekunle Gideon Member
5. Lateef Sikiru Member
6. Akolade Olumoye Member
7. Fakayode Adewale Member

OSUN STATE LOCAL GOVERNMENT LGEA BOARD NOMINEES

AYEDIRE LOCAL GOVERNMENT

S/NO NAME OFFICE
1. Hon. Adesoye Oyetunde Chairman

2. Abiodun Abiosun Oyelese Secretary

3. Hon. Moshood Kazeem Member

4. Alh. Ayodabo Hussein Okikiola Member

5. Alh. Akande Fatai Member

6. Alhaji Wasiu Akinwon Member

7. Mrs. Ronke Ojo Member

OSUN STATE LOCAL GOVERNMENT LGEA BOARD NOMINEES

IWO LOCAL GOVERNMENT

S/NO NAME OFFICE

1. Alidu Tiamiyu Adeoye Chairman
2. Isamotu Sulaiman Ajao Secretary
3. Lukman Salinsile Member
4. Kamilu Adio Member
5. Muraina Muideen Member
6. Jabaru Moshood Member
7. Sulaiman Shutti Member

OSUN STATE LOCAL GOVERNMENT LGEA BOARD NOMINEES

EGBEDORE LOCAL GOVERNMENT

S/NO NAME OFFICE

1. Mrs. Alice Omowumi Otunla Chairman
2. Mrs. Hameed Aminat Adedoyin Secretary
3. Mr. Hassan Adeniyi Member
4. Mr. Oloyede Musefiu Member
5. Mr. Sulaimon Mutiu Ademola Member
6. Alh. Yusuff Sulaimon Adebayo Member
7. Mrs. Abiana Grace Member

Signed
Mallam Olawale Rasheed,
Spokesperson to Governor Adeleke.

NEWS RELEASE

OSOGBO – 01/22/2023 – Osunstate.gov.ng

Governor Ademola Adeleke acted within the requirements of the law in dissolving all statutory commissions almost a year after he assumed office.
Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Oluomo Kolapo Alimi made this clarification .

In a reaction to news publications in respect of the dissolution,Hon Alimi said the Governor received the best legal advice before taking the decision, positing that the dissolved commissions suffered legal deficiencies in their making.

According to the Commissioner, the Commissions were set up under “the state of Osun”, a platform already declared illegal by a court of competent jurisdiction.

Against this backdrop,Alimi reiterated and also affirmed that the appointments were made under a law that has been nullified by a competent Court of law, which,by implication made those beneficiaries lacked the expected claim to immunity from dissolution by a Governor who is upholding only legal actions of the previous government.

It must also be added that the former Governor violated the stipulations of the law in the composition of some of the boards.

The law stipulated the types and manners of persons to be appointed into the commissions. By violating those requirements, the appointments were rendered null and void.

We can therefore assure all and sundry that the state government does not need tutoring from those who hope to benefit from obvious non-compliance perpetrated by the previous government.

We call on members of the dissolved commissions to accept the best wishes and commendation of the State Governor for their meritorious service to the state.

Signed
Oluomo kolapo Alimi,
Honourable Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment

NEWS RELEASE

OSOGBO – 31/10/2023 – Osunstate.gov.ng

Osun State Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Hon Kolapo Alimi, has affirmed that the recently unveiled multi-billion Naira infra plan has strong sustainability components alongside strong adherence to due process and procurement laws.

Speaking while hosting the leadership of Coalition for Good Governance(C4GG) in his office today, the commissioner clarified that the government of Governor Ademola Adeleke complied with provisions of the law in the design and the ongoing implementation of the infra plan, noting that no procurement law is violated.

“Permit me to clarify that all projects listed in the plan were subjected to due process requirements. We invite the public to note that before the unveiling of the plan, the Ministry of Works has been implementing some intervention programmes across the state using direct labour.

“Those projects listed by Mr Governor are not covered by those intervention programmes. The infra plans are contractual projects whose advertisements for bid submissions are already published in compliance with due process.

“The public is also informed that the state has a supplementary budget preparatory to the submission of the 2024 appropriation proposals to the House of Assembly by Mr Governor. My point is that nothing is being done outside the law in line with Mr Governor’s mantra of due process, rule of law and fear of God.

“It is also important to at this point urge any group or individuals to seek more information if they so wish by applying the Freedom of Information Act. This administration is committed to free flow of information under an open governance model.

“We want to reiterate that the multi-billion naira infra plan is to be executed without loans from financial institutions. We affirm as the State Chairman of the PDP had said that the fund will come from savings, blockage of revenue leakages, expanded revenue base, refunds from federation accounts and reduction of the cost of governance. The plan is sustainable with a multiplier effect on the state economy.

“On behalf of Mr Governor and his entire cabinet, we thank Osun people home and abroad for the overwhelming approval of the infra plan. We also commend fellow Nigerians who appreciated the ingenuity and innovative thinking of the state government.

“To ensure delivery as planned, Mr Governor will soon inaugurate a monitoring team composed of individuals from the media and the civil society. This is to ensure value for money and quality assurance.

Speaking earlier, the Coordinator of the C4GG, Hon Tayo Adegbemile said the group was at the Commissioner’s office to brief the state government on its ongoing survey and monitoring of the state of governance in Osun state.

“During the Ipade Imole, we submitted a monitoring report to Mr Governor. We are now on the second phase. We are conducting a statewide survey ahead of the one year anniversary of the Adeleke administration”, Mr Adegbemile.

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

NEWS RELEASE

OSOGBO- 30/10/2023- Osunstate.gov.ng

Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun state has approved the dissolution of statutory commissions with immediate effect.

In a circular by the Secretary to the State Government, Hon Teslim Igbalaye, the dissolution takes immediate effect.

The affected commissions according to the SSG are the State Civil Service Commission, the Judicial Service Commission, Osun State Independent Electoral Commission and Osun State House of Assembly Service Commission.

The Secretary to the State Government conveyed the appreciation of Mr Governor to members of dissolved commissions for the selfless and meritorious service to the state.

Signed
Mallam Olawale Rasheed,
Spokesperson to the State Governor

Osogbo, 27:10:23 osunstate.gov.ng

I organise this event as a major landmark in our push for the making of a new Osun State. Our administration is using this gathering to prove to the world that a new Osun is possible. The main purpose is therefore to unveil a Multi-Billion Infrastructure plan to address the huge deficit the state is experiencing.

Sound infrastructure is a condition for economic growth and development. The difference between a growing economy and a dormant one has to do with how developed the state infrastructure is. In the case of Osun, I have used the last 11 months to address the over 90 percent infrastructure deficit our administration inherited. But more still needs to be done, hence the ambitious plan to launch this infra plan that covers roads, health, water , schools among others. 

Osun as the cradle of Yoruba nation must move quickly on the ladder of development. We can and must surpass those presently leading among comity of states. We should carry first in new age sectors like digital economy, sound infrastructures and others. We must overcome our inherited burden and chart a path of 21st century growth for our people.

By today’s event, our administration is building the confidence of the investing public. Osun state is ready and open for business. By investing so much in infrastructure upgrades, we are laying the foundation for effective public private partnership. We are getting set to key into infra financing opportunities as long as it will not add to the financial burden of the state.

Let me declare here that the infra plan I am about to unveil is purely state sponsored without any loan from financial institutions. I must also add that we are hitting the ground running immediately after this launch. We are complying with all procurement laws and due process. 

Very importantly, our administration is ensuring localisation in the implementation process. Local content in terms of sourcing of materials and workforce are key to transfer skills and economically empower our people. This is in line with the five point agenda of our administration which seeks to boost the local economy. High local content is married with a strong maintenance plan to ensure the sustainability of the infrastructure.  

With the flagoff of today’s infrastructure development, we are poised to further boost the State Economy as 95% of the Projects shall be executed by local content.   Osun Money will be spent in Osun. We are determined to eliminate capital flight as witnessed in the past.

Before unveiling the infra plan, I invite you to watch what we have done in some critical sectors in the last 11 months. 

We could show you more but for time constraints. You saw the schools before and after. You saw the medical outreach and how several thousands benefitted. Of course, the roads were captured. You saw the boreholes and how they are serving our people.  After showing you a glimpse of what we have done within the infrastructure  sector in the last 11 months, it is my honour to unveil new projects and infrastructure for the state. 

1. Rehabilitation of 345 Health Centers in the 332 Wards in Osun State: Rehabilitation will include, Provision of Potable water, new toilets, and bathrooms, Beds, Mattresses,  Bedsheets, renovation and painting  of buildings, new curtains, and Solar panels/Inverters for 24 hours electricity etc. Our approach is to take medical services to the doorstep of our people wherever they may be.

2. Phase two of Portable Water Provision in 332 wards of Osun State. Which includes, Overhead Tanks, dispensing taps, generators, or solar panels. Under Phase One as you have seen, 332 water projects were completed. They are all functioning. Under the new plan, another set of underserved areas across the 332 political wards will be served with water projects.

3. Phase two of rehabilitation of 31 schools in the 30 mother local governments of Osun and Area Council. This includes portable water, new roofs, new toilets, renovation and painting of buildings, and Provision of desks and chairs. As you have seen in phase one of the school rehabilitation, our approach is to take a school and completely rehabilitate the buildings completely with  desks  and other learning facilities.

4. As a follow up to the completed rehabilitation of selected schools, the government has commenced the process of recruiting new teachers to address teachers’ shortage in our schools. Currently, a need assessment is ongoing to determine the teachers’ requirements across subjects and schools. This will help to determine the number of teachers to recruit.

5. Construction/ Rehabilitation of 45 roads of at least one kilometer in each of the 30 mother local governments, making a total of 45 Kilometers. As you saw in the preview, we have earlier completed about 45 kilometers of roads across the LGAS. These new roads are fresh projects for phase two.

6. Dualisation of Roads: In a bid to ease traffic jams and reduce road accidents, we are dualising some roads in some major towns to start with. The listed towns include  Osogbo, Ede and Ilesha.

7. Construction of five Flyovers to ease traffic accidents and traffic jams. The identified projects are as follows:

● Osogbo – two namely Okefia and Lameco junction 
● Ikirun- One
● Ife- one, Mayfair
● Owode Ede- One

8. Street Lightning: We are to install street lights in all major towns, especially Osogbo as the State Capital. This is important to enhance security surveillance and boost the night economy.

9. Imole Medical Outreach

Two medical  outreaches were conducted in two locations in each of the three Senatorial districts in the last ten months. Various surgical procedures, including cataract eye surgeries, were done during the outreaches.  The outreaches will be conducted  once per quarter in the years ahead

Ladies and Gentlemen and my good people of Osun, all these projects shall be completed within 12 months by the grace of God.

It is therefore my honour and privilege to  flag off the multi- Billion Naira Infrastructure Development of Osun. I implore the good people of the State to cooperate with the Contractors that will be handling these projects with the best of hospitality.

For further technical details on these infra plans, I will now call on team lead for each of the sectors to speak on costing and other requisite details 

● Senator Ademola Adeleke
Executive Governor of Osun State delivered  his speech at the unveiling of the multi billion naira Osun State Infrastructure plan.

OSOGBO– 27/10/2023– osunstate.gov.ng

Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State welcomes the judicial affirmation of the election of the member of the House of Representatives for Ife Federal Constituency, Hon. Taofeek Bimbo Ajilesoro, as a strong rebuke against the attempt to trample upon the will of the people, noting that the decision of the Appellate court has further assert the will of the people as supreme in a democracy.

The Governor who congratulates Hon. Ajilesoro for overcoming the distraction posed by the several months of litigations, salutes his dexterity and courage in protecting the mandate of the people through the two-phased legal battle.

While saying the judicial pronouncement of Ajilesoro marks an end to the months of questions that dogged his victory at the poll, Governor Adeleke charges Hon. Ajilesoro to continue on the path of service and impactful representation that earned him the people’s mandate.

“It is exciting to note that that the legal contest of Hon. Ajilesoro’s election has been put to rest,” the Governor noted, adding that “The Appeal Court pronouncement is another reminder that the people will always win, no matter the attempt to circumvent their will.”

“On that note, I congratulate Hon. Ajilesoro on this deserved victory, and urge him to take his affirmation by the court as a challenge to continue to deliver for the people.

“As a representative of the people, he should strive more than before to advance their interests and pursue interventions that will make much difference for them.”

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

OSOGBO– 26/10/2023– osunstate.gov.ng

The Executive Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke has congratulated President Bola Tinubu on the affirmation of his election by the Supreme Court, saying the time to come together for Nigeria is now.

The Governor made the congratulatory remarks in the presence of the Iyaloja General of Nigeria, Folasade Ojo-Tinubu who was at Ede to attend the 8th Day Fidau prayer of the father of Osun State Commissioner for Science and Technology, Alhaji Wahab Ayofe.

Governor Adeleke notes the finality of the apex court ruling on disputes on the 2023 presidential election, pointing out that the resolution of the questions that surround the Presidential election will bring about focus in confronting the many challenges facing Nigeria.

He lauds the main opposition candidate in the election for deepening the country’s electoral jurisprudence by testing their complaints at the law court, adding that our judicial system has once again proven itself in tackling disputes that arise from our elections.

“On behalf of the good people of Osun State, I congratulate President Tinubu on his judicial victory at the apex court,” the Governor was quoted as saying.

“It is my hope that your presidency will bring progress, unity, and prosperity to our nation, and I want to restate my commitment to partner you in offering good governance for our people.”

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