Religion

Traditional Worshippers Indispensable Stakeholders in Development – Adeleke

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Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to the protection and promotion of indigenous beliefs and cultural heritage, describing traditional worshippers as indispensable stakeholders in the peace, unity and development of the state.
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‎The Governor stated this at the 2026 Isese Prayer Session organised by traditional worshippers to usher in the New Year, held at the parking lot of the Governor’s Office, Bola Ige House, Osun State Secretariat.
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‎Governor Adeleke expressed delight at being among traditional worshippers, apologising for his absence at previous editions of the prayer session while noting that his administration had always been adequately represented.
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‎He commended the worshippers for their consistent prayers, attributing the achievements recorded by his government to divine support.
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‎The Governor assured that his administration remained committed, stressing that the state will continue on its current path of good governance, infrastructural development and people-centred policies, through collective effort and divine intervention, the state would overcome its challenges.
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‎Governor Adeleke assured traditional worshippers of his government’s continued support and urged them to sustain their prayers and spiritual backing for the success of governance in the state.
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‎Speaking on behalf of traditional worshippers, the President of the Traditional Worshippers Association of Osun State (TWARZO), Dr. Oluseyi Atanda, thanked Governor Adeleke for recognising indigenous traditions and giving them their rightful place in the affairs of the state.
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‎Dr. Atanda noted that traditional worshippers have continued to play vital roles in promoting peace, unity and community development across Osun State, stressing that the preservation of culture and heritage is essential for sustainable development.
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‎He assured the Governor of the total support of traditional worshippers, pledging their readiness to stand with the Adeleke administration through 2030, while committing to sustained prayers and spiritual support for the continued progress of the state.
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‎The event featured prayers and invocations for Governor Adeleke, the success of his administration, the development of Osun State and the nation at large.

Edited by Taiwo Akinola
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Governor Ademola Adeleke posing for an official photo in front of the Osun State Governor's table
Governance

Resumption will mark a new beginning – Adeleke Tells LG Workers

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By Funmi Ojo

Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, has commended the Osun State chapter of the Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees, NULGE, for its decision to resume duties on January 5, 2026, describing the move as patriotic and people-oriented.
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‎ Governor Adeleke in a statement by his Spokesperson, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, said the decision by local government workers represents a positive development for grassroots governance and service delivery across the state.
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‎He noted that the resumption of work would reinvigorate activities at the local government level and enhance social services for residents.
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‎The Governor maintained that the resolve of the workers underscores the labour movement’s sensitivity to the yearnings and aspirations of the people, expressing optimism that the January 5 resumption would mark a new beginning for effective governance at the grassroots.
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‎He emphasized that local government administration remained the most direct means of reaching citizens, adding that the decision by NULGE leadership reflects confidence in responsible and lawful leadership, also commended the Nigeria Police Force for its proactive steps in maintaining law and order at council secretariats across the state.
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‎Governor Adeleke reiterated his administration’s support for local government autonomy, describing the presidential decision on the matter as well-intentioned and aimed at deepening governance at the grassroots.
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‎He concluded by reaffirming his administration’s commitment to peace, unity, and democratic principles, noting that only in a harmonious environment can the dividends of democracy be fully delivered to the people of Osun State.
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Education

Govt Distributes Teaching, Learning Materials to Public Schools

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By Funmi Ojo

Osun state government has commenced the distribution of teaching and learning materials to public schools across the state as part of efforts to enhance the quality of education.

The Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Alhaji Teslim Igbalaye, flagged off the exercise in Osogbo, assuring that, his administration will continue to prioritize investments in the education sector.

Governor Adeleke highlighted his government’s achievements since assuming office, noting that, counterpart funds owed to the Universal Basic Education Commission, UBEC, from 2019 to 2024 had been cleared.

He noted that, over 400 classrooms had been constructed and refurbished in 139 schools, while more than 12,500 sets of furniture had been supplied to pupils, students, and teachers.

Other interventions, according to him, included the provision of ICT facilities, solar systems, and 1,000 tablets for attendance monitoring, as well as improvements in teachers’ welfare, school sports, agricultural training, and special care for children with disabilities.

Governor Adeleke disclosed that, the 2024 UBEC/SUBEB Action Plan, which is underway, covers the construction of 333 classrooms, boreholes, toilets, ICT facilities, perimeter fencing, and the supply of more teaching equipment, motorcycles, and vehicles for monitoring.

He further announced that, the Alternative School for Girls in Osogbo will resume academic activities on September 22, while the UBEC Model Smart School in the state capital is equally ready to take off, with plans to replicate the model across the state.

While commending the State Universal Basic Education Board, SUBEB, Chairman, Mr Ibukun Fadipe, and his team for their dedication, also appreciating UBEC for its partnership with the state, Governor Adeleke reiterated his administration’s resolve to secure the future of Osun children through sustainable investment in quality education.

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Governance

Osun Govt. Announces Soft Loan Scheme to Workers

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By Funmi Ojo

Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke says workers in the state will start having access to soft loan just as he reaffirmed prioritizing their welfare.

Governor Adeleke stated this at a rally by workers across Osun State, under the leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC and the Trade Union Congress, TUC, for the Governor as a show of solidarity over the delay in local government allocation being withheld by the Federal Government.

The Governor, who expressed gratitude for their support and solidarity, described their action as a demonstration of the bond between his administration and the workforce.

While assuring the workers that his government would continue to prioritize their welfare, Governor Adeleke said he had been engaging with the Federal Government stakeholders and relevant authorities to ensure the early release of the funds.

Speaking on behalf of the workers, the Osun NLC Chairman, Comrade Christopher Arapasopo, explained that their demonstration was aimed at expressing confidence in Governor Adeleke’s leadership while urging the Federal Government to expedite the release of the funds.

He said workers would not remain silent when issues affecting their welfare and state development were at stake, emphasizing that despite the withheld allocation, the Governor is trying his best to pay workers salaries as and when due.

Similarly, the Trade Union Congress, TUC Chairman, Comrade Abimbola Fasasi, commended Governor Adeleke for his transparency and accountability in managing state resources despite the challenges.

He noted that the show of solidarity by workers was to reassure the Governor that the labour movement in Osun stood firmly behind him at this period of financial constraints caused by the withheld allocation.

The Labour unions, joined by different affiliate bodies, stormed the government secretariat in Osogbo, chanting solidarity songs in support of the Governor, carrying placards with inscriptions such as “Osun workers stand with our Governor” and “Release our allocations now.”

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Politics

Adeleke Emphasizes Citizens’ welfare as key to Good Governance

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By Funmi Ojo

Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, has warned against politicising the welfare of the people as the state marked its 34th anniversary of creation.

Speaking at the 2025 Osun State Creation Colloquium in Osogbo, Governor Adeleke emphasised that good governance is about the well-being of citizens, warning that using state power to harm the public is against God’s will.

The Governor, who reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to prioritising people’s welfare, said his government would never compromise on citizens’ interest, as his government enjoys the backing of both God and the people.

Reviewing his administration’s performance since 2022, Governor Adeleke said his government had stabilized the public service by addressing the entitlements of civil servants and pensioners, invested in infrastructure renewal, and re positioned the state for economic growth.

He noted that the administration had addressed an 80 per cent infrastructure deficit, launched major road and bridge projects across the state, harmonised the tax system, digitised business processes, and improved the state’s investment climate.

The Chairman of the occasion, former Governor Olagunsoye Oyinlola who commended Governor Adeleke for transforming Osun State from a civil service state into an emerging industrial hub, called on President Bola Tinubu to release Osun’s withheld federal allocations.

Prince Oyinlola, represented by the Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Prince Adewale Egbedun urged all stakeholders to work together in advancing the state’s growth and development agenda.

Also, the Guest lecturer, the Vice Chancellor, African School of Economics, Abuja, Professor Manfouz Adedimeji, and the co-speaker, Deputy Vice Chancellor, Academics, Osun State University, Professor Adetunji Kehinde, both emphasised the importance of visionary leadership, private sector participation, and youth empowerment for Osun’s next phase of development.

They highlighted agriculture, technology, human capital, education, health, and tourism as key sectors to drive growth, urging the state to leverage its human and natural resources for self-sufficiency.

The event, themed “Osun at 34: From Vision to Reality, Setting the Agenda for the Next Decade”, provided a platform for critical dialogue on Osun’s achievements, challenges, and future prospects.

Highlights of the event were the presentation of awards of recognition towards the development of the state to some prominent indigenes of Osun state.

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News

OSHA Passes Vote of Confidence on Adeleke

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By Mojisola Oladele 

The leadership and members of the Osun State House of Assembly have passed a vote of confidence in Governor Ademola Adeleke for a second term in office.

The 26-member Assembly, comprised of 25 members from the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP and one member from the All Progressives Congress, APC.

Members representing Obokun and Ede South, Prince Adewunmi Adeyemi and Mr Taofeeq Olayiwola, respectively, moved the motion during plenary presided over by the Speaker, Prince Adewale Egbedun, held at the Assembly Complex, Osogbo.

The Lawmakers said the decision became imperative in view of the outstanding performance of the Governor in terms of Infrastructural development.

Earlier in a Remark, the Speaker, Prince Adewale Egbedun, congratulated the state Governor on the occasion of his 65th birthday anniversary, describing Senator Adeleke’s birthday as a celebration of comfort, fulfilment of promises, transformation, and visionary leadership.

The Speaker, who emphasised that the lawmakers, as representatives of the people, took pride in the governor’s leadership, urged him to continue striving for even greater accomplishments. 

Also in separate contributions, lawmakers, including Prince Adewunmi Adeyemi, Mr Abiola Awoyeye, Mr Olawale Akerele, Mr Taofeeq Olayiwola, Mr Laide Ajibola, Mr Oladimeji Adekunle, Prince Kasope Abolarin and Mr Simeon Popoola lauded the State Governor for the positive turnaround across the State.

While describing Senator Ademola Adeleke as a plain-minded Personality, The Lawmakers congratulated him as he marked another Birthday Celebration and wished him more successful accomplishments.

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Infrastructure

Sound infrastructure a bedrock for economic growth – Gov. Adeleke

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By Funmi Ojo

The Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has described sound infrastructure as a condition for economic growth and development.

Governor Adeleke who stated this at the launching of a 100 billion naira infrastructural plan for Osun State at the Governor’s office, Abere, said the infrastructure plan is to address the   infrastructure deficit and boost the state economy.

He pointed out that his Administration is building confidence of investors by upgrading the state infrastructure thereby, laying the foundation for effective public-private partnership.

The Governor explained that the infrastructure plan will be carried out without any loan from financial institutions while all the projects will be completed within 12 months.

He assured that his administration would follow procurement law & due process, ensuring localisation in the implementation process through sourcing of materials and workforce locally with a plan to transfer skills and economically empower the people.

Earlier, the Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment Mr. Kolapo Alimi, had explained that governance is about people hence the decision of the Governor to develop the state with basic amenities to enhance the standard of living.

The infrastructure plan include, rehabilitation of 345 Health Centers in the 332 Wards, rehabilitation of 31 schools in the 30 Local Governments and Area Council, recruiting new teachers.

Construction of five Flyovers in Osogbo, Ikirun, Ife and Owode-Ede, dualisation of Roads in Osogbo, Ede and Ilesha, as well as construction/rehabilitation of 45 roads of at least one kilometer in each of the 30 Local Governments.

Others are, provision of potable water in 332 wards, installation of street lights in all major towns and quarterly Imole Medical Outreach.

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Politics

Credible elections crucial to survival of democracy in Africa- Adeleke

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Funmi Adekoya

Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke says democracy can only survive in Africa when leaders allow free and fair elections just as elected leaders serve the interest of the citizenry.

In a statement by his spokesperson, Mallam Olawale Rasheed Olawale Rasheed, the Governor stated this during a three-day executive retreat organized by the African office of the United Nations Development Programme in Kigali, capital of Rwanda.

Speaking as part of the 16 state governors who attended the retreat, Governor Adeleke attributed challenges facing democracy in Africa to the refusal of elected officials to deploy state power in service of the people and a follow-up trend of resisting the free and fair electoral process.

While stressing the importance of due process and the rule of law for democratic survival, Governor Adeleke noted that leadership positions should be seen as a tool for service to the people.

He urged leaders to have fear of God as the foundation for leadership success.

”Our people put us here. So we must serve their interest. If we fail to serve their interest, we must accept when we are voted out. Once we are elected, we must be on our toes and make a difference. That is how democracy can thrive.

”Democracy in whatever form must bring development. If democracy does not produce development, there will be problems with the system. I love what I see in Rwanda. There are serious lessons to learn”.

Governor Adeleke also noted that the people too must play their parts, to be active and defend the electoral process in order to ensure free and fair elections.

In his submission, one of the African leader, Donald Kaberuka, emphasized the essence of contemporary leadership in a rapidly changing world.

Mr. Kaberuka maintained that legal compliance, legitimacy, and empathy are pivotal attributes, calling for fair governance and inclusive leadership.

Governors from Nigeria who attended the retreat include those of Oyo, Abia, Anambra, Benue, Cross River (represented by the Deputy Governor), Delta, Ekiti, Enugu, Jigawa, Kaduna, Lagos, Niger, Nassarawa, Taraba, Sokoto (represented by the Deputy Governor) and Zamfara.

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Lifestyle

Adeleke Congratulates Oyetola on Appointment as Transport Minister

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By Funmi Adekoya

Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke of has congratulated former Governor Adegboyega Oyetola on his appointment as Minister of Transport.

This is just as he directed the state Commissioner for Transport to prepare a plan of action to rehabilitate railway tracks across the state.

In a statement by Governor’s Spokesperson, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, Governor Adeleke described Oyetola’s appointment as a positive development for Osun, urging the former Governor to use his office to support the growth and development of the state.

While praying for a successful tenure for Mr. Oyetola as minister, the Governor called for developmental partnership between the state and the Federal Government.

He said he had directed the Commissioner for Transport to draw up a plan for the rehabilitation of the railway track from Ibadan end to Osun border with Kwara state as the railway is now under concurrent legislative list.

“We plan for a railroad link to the national track line in the near future. Such a short railroad may originate from Ijeshaland to link the national line, another from each of the two senatorial districts, serving the agricultural haulage with connection to our oncoming cargo airport.”

“My team is also tinkering with the idea of a circular metro railway cycling Osun State. This will be strictly private sector driven. The idea is to transform Osun into a deeply economically connected state.”

Governor Adeleke urged the new Transportation minister to join the big dream of the administration in the state, especially as the railway is under his portfolio, and Osun ready for partnership.

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Religion

Reflect on the essence of Jesus’ sacrifice- Gov. Adeleke

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By Funmi Adekoya

The Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has felicitated with Christians on the celebration of Easter, charging them to use the occasion to reflect on the very essence of the divine sacrifice by Jesus Christ.

Governor Adeleke, in a statement by his spokesperson, Mallam Olawale Rasheed noted that Easter preached the unquantifiable power of love, urging Christians to let the valuable lessons of Jesus’ sacrifice reflect on them all the time.

He advised Christians to hold to the message of love and compassion, which are the basis of the Easter celebration, noting that with love, Osun state will enjoy a peaceful environment to make the right progress.

Governor Adeleke also reiterated his commitment to the welfare of the people of the state, assuring civil servants in Osun State of fulfilling promises made to them on improving their welfare conditions.

He said his administration would ensure the cash backing of promotions done by his predecessor, Gboyega Oyetola, assuring that the leadership of the public service was working hard to conclude the computations across the Ministries, departments and agencies. 

The Governor assured Osun residents of his administration’s readiness to ensure that the resources of the state truly serves the citizenry, adding that he is ready to attend to the will and wishes of the people in terms of infrastructures, roads, water, health and socio-economic growth.

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Security

Armed Forces Day: Gov. Adeleke Launches Emblem

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Osun State Governor Senator Ademola Adeleke has reassured the military service of the government’s commitment to the security sector reform which places the welfare of service personnel at the centre stage. 

Governor Adeleke stated this at the launching of the emblem for the year 2023 Armed Forces Remembrance Day in Osogbo.

The Governor, who noted that the stability of the nation rests on the gallantry, patriotism and sacrifice of the security and military services, said the country must continue to acknowledge the contributions of the armed forces to the survival of the nation.

“Today is another significant period to mark and remember the unquantifiable contributions of members of Nigeria’s Armed Forces to the peace and stability of our great country, Nigeria. We are gathered here as in other capitals across the country to place our debt of gratitude on records to our fallen heroes who paid the supreme sacrifice”.

Governor Adeleke said he would recommit to the well-being of military service personnel while the veterans and their families would continue to receive support in recognition of their service to the fatherland.

The Governor also launched the appeal fund for the 2023 Emblem for the Armed Forces Remembrance Day with a sum of Five Million Naira.

Earlier, the Chairman Nigeria Legion, Osun State, Comrade Peter Oladipo had called for timely support for widows and families of military men who died in the course of service to their motherland.

Funmi Adekoya

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Economy

OSSG Suspends Mining Activities

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Osun state governor, Ademola Adeleke has ordered the immediate suspension of all mining firms operating the state’s mining licences.

This is contained in a statement issued by the state governor’s spokesperson, Mallam Rasheed Olawale.

The governor had directed all operators to report to the Committee on Assets Verification and Recovery chaired by B.T Salami with copies of their Memorandum of Understanding which govern their relationship with the state government.

The statement reiterates the State government’s resolve to recover all funds owed to Osun State and stop the reaping of state assets from mining to revenue collection.

The statement concludes by directing operators to report to the committee on Monday by noon.

Abiodun Adeoye

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