Politics

Osun Gov. Urges Residents to Pray for Hitch-free Electoral Process

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By Funmi Ojo/Mojisola Oladele

Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has felicitated with Osun people on the advent of the year 2026, describing the new year as an era of victory and prosperity when citizens must engage in electoral vigilance and activism.
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‎In a statement issued by his Spokesperson, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, Governor Adeleke praised Almighty God for the successes and achievements of 2025 and prayed for more prosperous new year for all strata of Osun society.
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‎Describing 2025 as a challenging year for Osun state due to externally induced constraints, the Governor expressed optimism that 2026 will be a year of liberation from all obstacles impeding delivery of good governance and democratic dividends in Osun state.
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‎The Governor urged the people to pray fervently for Osun state for a successful, hitch-free electoral process.


‎He reassured the people of the state of his resolute determination to forge ahead with delivery of services and democratic dividends, promising and vowing to lead the people to another victory in the August 2026 polls.
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Also, the Speaker , Osun State House of Assembly, Prince Adewale Egbedun has reiterated the unwavering commitment of the 8th Assembly, under his leadership, to the service of the people.

Prince Egbedun stated this in his New Year Message, through a statement made available to newsmen in Osogbo by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr . Olamide Tiamiyu.

He assured that the State Assembly remained dedicated to enacting people-oriented legislation, providing effective oversight and upholding the principles of transparency, accountability and good governance in the interest of residents .

The Speaker noted that the beginning of a new year should reflect collective hope for better things to come and resolve to build a more prosperous, peaceful and inclusive state for all.

Prince Egbedun lauded his colleagues for the confidence they have reposed in his leadership as the Speaker.

While lauding Residents of the state for their continued support, Prince Egbedun urged them to remain hopeful, law-abiding and to continue to support the government , as sustainable development and meaningful progress could only be achieved through collective effort, mutual understanding and shared responsibility.

Edited by Titilayo Kupoliyi

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Tourism

Osun, Canada Parley on Tourism

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By Funmi Adekoya-Ojo

Canadian High Commissioner to Nigeria, James Christoff, says he is impressed with the focus and performance of the Governor Ademola Adeleke led Osun State Government.

The High Commissioner who is on a visit to the historic and tourist centres in Osun stated this during his visit to the Governor at his Office in Abere, Osun state.

Mr. Christoff who spoke on how Canada can support Osun on Culture, Tourism, Global Investment and mining stressed that the framework for a beneficial relationship between Canada Government and Osun would be worked on.

He said, in the area of mining, Governor Adeleke should be commended for the improvement made on mining regulations and also for its effort on Climate Change adding that other states in Nigeria are looking to emulate Osun in that regard.

Speaking on behalf of the Governor, the Deputy Governor, Prince Kola Adewusi urged the High Commissioner and his team to ensure that the relationship that is about to be created is not left to be rotten away but to be built upon such that results are seen in terms of partnership and collaboration between Osun state government and Canadian Government.

The Governor added that the doors of Osun state government is open to global investors for collaborations and partnerships stressing that a fair and leveled play ground as well as adequate security will be provided.

Earlier at the meeting, the Commissioner for Culture and Tourism- Mr. Abiodun Ojo, Commissioner for Agriculture, Mr. Tola Faseru; Commissioner for Innovation, Science, Communication and Technology, Mr. Maruff Ayofe; Special Adviser Global Investment to the Governor, Mr. Yemi Owolade and Special Adviser to the Governor on Mining and Mineral Resources, Professor Lukman Jimoda had made series of presentations to detail the areas of opportunity for investment in Osun state.

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