By Funmi Ojo Governor Ademola Adeleke has approved the construction of the Osun State Hajj Camp with immediate effect. Speaking at NASFAT Ramadan lecture in Osogbo, Governor Adeleke bemoaned a situation whereby Osun State is the only state in the Southwest without a Hajj camp, vowing to lay the Continue Reading
By Funmi Ojo Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has approved the due promotions of civil servants after a statutory process supervised by the Head of Service, Mr. Ayanleye Aina, in conjunction with the Civil Service Commission and Local Government Service Commission. According to a circular by the Head of Service, the promotion letters for […]Continue Reading
By Funmi Ojo Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has restated his commitment to uplift Yoruba culture, thereby setting aside every Wednesday for wearing of locally made fabric, “Adire Osun” to revive the dying Yoruba culture and traditions. The Governor stated this at the Government House, Osogbo while receiving an award of Excellent Performance in Continue Reading
By Funmi Ojo Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has described business as the bedrock of national development. Governor Adeleke stated this when he received the leadership of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria, MAN, comprising of Osun, Oyo, Ekiti and Ondo states at the Government House, Oke-fia, Osogbo. The Governor who maintained that developed countries Continue Reading
By Funmi Ojo Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has described the passing of the 42nd Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Dr. Moshood Lekan Balogun, Alli Okunade II, as devastating, saying the late monarch will be missed for the peace and tranquillity that his reign witnessed in Ibadan. Governor Adeleke commiserated with his Oyo state counterpart, […]Continue Reading
By Funmi Ojo Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has called for a harmonious relationship with the Inter-party Advisory Council, Osun State Chapter, to move the state forward jointly. Governor Adeleke stated this when he received members of the Inter-party Advisory Council at his office, State Secretariat, Abere, Osun State He stressed that his administration […]Continue Reading
By Funmi Ojo Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has advised the management of Federal College of Education, Iwo to carry the State Government along in the running inclusion of the institution. Governor Adeleke stated this during a courtesy visit paid to him in his office by the management of the Federal College of Education, […]Continue Reading
By Funmi Ojo As work continues on the state’s multi-billion naira infrastructure plan, Governor Ademola Adeleke is set to launch road dualisation at Ilesa and the underpass at Ikirun. In a statement issued by the Spokesperson to the State Governor, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, the procurement process on the Ilesa dualisation and the Ikirun underpass is […]Continue Reading
By Funmi Ojo President of Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote has thrown his weight behind Osun State multi-billion naira infrastructure plan, calling the initiative commendable and historical. Speaking while receiving Governor Ademola Adeleke in his office, Alhaji Dangote said the Osun infra plan and other developmental policies are laudable policies for which Governor Continue Reading
By Funmi Ojo Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has commended the Judiciary Workers Union of Nigeria, JUSUN, for calling off its three-month strike action, describing the resolution as a direct outcome of his arbitration. In a statement by the governor’s spokesperson, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, the Governor was reacting to the reopening of the court system […]Continue Reading
By Funmi Ojo Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has called for the review of the Federation Account Revenue sharing formula as well as the moving of Solid Minerals from Exclusive to Concurrent Legislative list. The Governor made the call in Lagos at the South West Zonal Public hearing on the new national minimum wage. […]Continue Reading
By Mojisola Oladele Osun State House of Assembly has passed a vote of confidence on Governor Ademola Adeleke on the spate of the ongoing road infrastructure projects executed across the State. The Chairman of House Committee on Works and Transport, Mr.Waheed Abiola alongside members of his led Committee during an oversight function to ongoing road […]Continue Reading
By Funmi Ojo Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke has inaugurated a 16-man Committee on food security to ensuring adequate provision and supply of food to the State. The decision was in order to reduce hunger, especially, during this harsh economy where many household cannot afford three square meals per day. Speaking shortly after […]Continue Reading
By Funmi Ojo Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke is set to inaugurate a committee on food security in response to the increasing economic hardship facing residents of the state. In a statement by the governor’s spokesperson, Mallam Olawale Rasheed the committee to comprise representatives of civil society groups, youth organizations, farmers’ Continue Reading
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has set up a committee headed by the Secretary to the State Government, Mr. Teslim Igbalaye, to resolve issues that led to the ongoing strike by the Osun chapter of the Judiciary Workers Union of Nigeria. Courts in the state have been shut since November 22, 2023, when the leadership […]Continue Reading
By Funmi Ojo Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has again called for an amicable resolution of the ongoing strike action by the Osun State Chapter of the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria, expressing unhappiness on the delay of justice administration due to the industrial action. Speaking while hosting a delegation of the national leadership of […]Continue Reading
By Folake Oye Osun State Government has attributed the large number of out-of-school children in the state to the neglect of the education sector by the previous administration. This is contained in a statement signed by the Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Mr Kolapo Alimi in Osogbo. The former governor, Alhaji Oyetola, had on […]Continue Reading
By Adenitan Akinola On January 18th last year, Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke announced the construction of boreholes in each of the 332 political wards in the state to cushion the effect of water scarcity. It was one of the cardinal programmes to mark his 100 days in office. As announced by the Governor […]Continue Reading
Funmi Adekoya-Ojo Osun State government has released six white papers, five on various committees which investigated issues raised by the Executive Orders issued by Governor Ademola Adeleke at the inception of the administration in November 2022, as well as a White Paper on Education Summit. The White Papers earlier approved by the State Executive Council […]Continue Reading
By Funmi Ojo Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has called on tertiary institutions within the state to collaborate with one another and the state government to improve the quality of education and reduce the unemployment rate. Speaking at an event in Osogbo, the Osun State capital, Governor Adeleke pledged that his administration will serve […]Continue Reading
By Funmi Ojo Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has congratulated his counterpart in Akwa Ibom, Pastor Umo Eno, on the affirmation of his election by the nation’s apex court, describing the verdict as an end to distractions. The Governor also congratulated Governors Kabir Yusuf of Kano State, Bala Muhammed of Bauchi State, Dauda Lawal […]Continue Reading
By Funmi Ojo Osun State Commissioner for Transportation, Mr. Sesan Oyedele says the Palliative Buses provided by the Adeleke administration to cushion the effect of fuel subsidy removal has not been withdrawn from the roads. The Commissioner stated this in reaction to the news that Senator Ademola Adeleke’s administration has withdrawn the buses from the streets Continue Reading
By Funmi Ojo Osun State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to continue to give all necessary support to the fallen heroes, who fought gallantly to keep Nigeria, one. Secretary to the State Government, Alhaji Teslim Igbalaye stated this position while inaugurating a special committee put in place for the year 2024 Armed Forces Remembrance Day. […]Continue Reading
By Funmi Ojo Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has urged workers to continue to maintain cohesion, love and support for the government under his leadership. Governor Adeleke made the call at a special prayer to begin the activities for the year 2024 at the Governor’s office parking lot at Abere, Osun state. The Governor […]Continue Reading
By Funmi Ojo In line with Governor Adeleke’s promise to Osun workers and retirees, wage award alerts have started dropping for Osun workers and pensioners. Governor Adeleke had two weeks ago approved the wage award to cushion the effect of the subsidy removal. Serving state workers were awarded Fifteen Thousand Naira while retirees were granted […]Continue Reading