33rd Anniversary: “Contribute to the development of the state” – Adeleke Tells People

By Funmi Ojo

The Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has urged the citizens to renew their commitment to contribute to the development of the state.

Governor Adeleke made the call in his state broadcast address to mark the 33rd anniversary of the creation of Osun State.

He stressed the need for every resident of the state to embrace the values of hard work, integrity, and community that have defined the people of the state to ensure that the Osun of tomorrow is greater than the Osun of today.

“As your Governor, I am committed to leading this charge with transparency, dedication, and accountability.  As we all know that governance is a collective responsibility, I call on all of you—our traditional rulers, religious leaders, civil servants, artisans, farmers, and entrepreneurs—to continue to play your part in the development of our state. Together, we can make Osun a model of excellence and progress.

“Today, let us renew our commitment to the vision that inspired the creation of Osun State. Let us continue to work towards a future where every citizen can thrive, where opportunities abound, and where the legacy of our founding fathers remains strong”.

He commended the founding fathers who championed the creation of Osun State noting that, their labour was not in vain. 

“To these heroes, we owe our deepest gratitude and we are forever grateful to their resolve, advocating for a state where the voices of our people could be heard and their potentials fully harnessed.

“We owe loads of gratitude to our founding royal fathers, politicians and activists such as the late Ooni of Ife, Oba Okunade Sijuwade, late Ataoja of Osogbo, Oba Oyewale Matanmi, late Orangun of Ila, Oba William Ayeni, Ariwajoye ii, and other prominent traditional rulers to mention a few that played a significant role in the creation of the State”.

“The history will not be complete without mentioning some politicians and activists who fought tooth and nail to ensure the successful creation of Osun State such as the late Chief Bola Ige; late Senator Mojisoluwa Akinfenwa; my father, late Senator Raji Adeleke; Pa Samson Adeola Siyanbola; Chief Kolawole Balogun; Chief Aiyelaagbe Laogun; Professor Olu Aina; Alhaji Rasheed Igbalaye; Chief Bisi Akande; Dr Olu Alabi; Alhaji Tunde Badmus TUNS; Chief  Gunju Adesakin; Hon. Jonathan O. Awofisayo; General Alani Akinrinade; Engineer Tunde Ponle; late Senator Isiaka Adetunji Adeleke; and other prominent sons and daughters of the state, dead or alive. 

They are all honoured and remembered. May their good work continue to live after them”.

While highlighting the development progress in all sectors of the state, Governor Adeleke pointed out that the journey to meaningful development requires collective effort irrespective of political affiliations.

The Governor while appreciating the citizens of Osun State for their support, contributions, and unwavering belief in the potential of the state described them as the driving force behind the progress of the state.

He advised the people of the state to remain steadfast in the face of challenges as they are surmountable through demonstration of resilience, innovation and commitment to building a prosperous state for all in unity.

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