By Funmi Ojo
The Osun State Executive Council has reviewed key government policies and issued new directives to ministries, departments, and agencies, MDAs.
The meeting, presided over by Governor Ademola Adeleke lasted late into the night, provided a sector-by-sector appraisal of government activities and reaffirmed the administration’s commitment to delivering democratic dividends despite prevailing challenges.
Addressing cabinet members, Governor Adeleke expressed satisfaction with the widespread endorsements and commendations his government has received from different groups across the state.
He described the positive ratings as a validation of his administration’s performance, while charging his team not to relent.
“Despite the challenges facing us, we are fulfilling our obligations especially in critical areas of governance,” the Governor said.
On infrastructure, the Governor noted that the Ministry of Works is making steady progress on major road and flyover projects across the state.
He specifically mentioned the Ilesa dualisation, the Ile-Ife flyover, the Oke Fia/Lameco flyovers, and the Iwo dualisation, stressing that timelines for delivery must be met.
In the power sector, Governor Adeleke directed the Commissioner for Energy to immediately develop an implementation plan for the newly passed State Electricity Market law, with support from the National Electricity Regulatory Commission.
He tasked the Ministry of Science and Innovation with fast-tracking the rollout of the State ICT Policy and the State Tech Innovation Policy, instructing the ministry to design a roadmap for the application of emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain, while commending the Imole Wi-Fi initiative recently unveiled in parts of the state.
On agriculture, the Governor Adeleke ordered the immediate revival and expansion of the Statewide Youth Agropreneurship Project, urging the Ministry of Agriculture to commence full implementation across all local government areas.
The meeting concluded with the adoption of the Governor’s as council resolutions while a high-powered committee was set up to address manpower shortages in the health and education sectors.
The council approved the elevation of several minor chiefs, in a key traditional decision, Prince Adeleke Saheed Adeyemi was confirmed as the new Olokusa of Okusa in Egbedore Local Government.
