Economy

Governor Adeleke Makes Adire Compulsory for Workers, Political Appointees

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By Funmi Ojo

Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has directed all public officials, appointed and elected, to start wearing Adire Osun every Wednesday to boost the industry and enhance the cultural strength of the state.

In a circular issued by the Head of Service, Mr. Ayanleye Aina, Governor Adeleke noted that the directive affected all categories of public servants across ministries, departments and agencies of government including tertiary institutions, local governments, local development councils and area offices.

Consequently, every Wednesday is adopted as the Adire Osun Day with all officers and heads of agencies expected to comply with the directive as also with all political appointees too.

Governor Adeleke had presented the subject at the last State Executive Council meeting with a unanimous approval and adoption.

He noted that Adire actually has its source from Osun State, stressing that the new decision will reassert the traditional claim of the state to the Adire genre.

Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State (Centre-Left) and Prince Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State (Centre-Right) discussing a joint Ogun-Osun Cultural Festival

The governor, while recalling the bilateral meeting with the Ogun State governor, Dapo Abiodun where both governors resolved to host an annual celebration of Adire Day, announced his administration’s plan to create mini-industrial clusters to support the Adire industry and other craft sub-sectors in the state.

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Politics

Chief Judge: Osun Government Denies Allegations of Coercing the Judiciary

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By Adenitan Akinola

The Coalition of Civil Society Organisations in Osun State have warned Governor Ademola Adeleke against any attempt to remove the Chief Judge of the State, Justice Adebola Adepele-Ojo.

The group described the move as undue interference and an attempt by the executive arm of the government to coerce the judiciary.

At a press conference jointly addressed by Mr Ayodeji Ologun of Osun Masterminds, Mr Emmanuel Olowu, Committee for Defense of Human Rights (CDHR), Mr Ismaheel Adedokun, Dialogue 360 and Mr Wole Folaranmi, Vice Chairman of Osun Civil Society Coalition, the groups maintained that it was dangerous for democracy in Osun State should the government go ahead to remove the State Chief Judge.

“This move is particularly troubling as it appears to be a reprisal against the Chief Judge for her principled stand against attempts to manipulate the judiciary in the state.”

“The independence of the judiciary is a cornerstone of any democratic society, and any attempt to undermine or interfere with the judiciary, compromises the very foundations of the rule of law.”

“The Chief Judge, in her capacity, has a constitutional duty to uphold justice and ensure the fair and impartial administration of the law. Her commitment to these principles should be celebrated, not met with attempts at removal for political reasons.”

“We hereby call on Governor Ademola Adeleke to respect the independence of the judiciary and immediately cease any attempts to remove the Chief Judge based on her principled stance. The judiciary must be allowed to operate without fear of reprisal or political interference, ensuring that justice is served impartially and without bias.”

Similarly, the groups condemned the appointment of Mr. Hashim Abloye, as the Chairman of the Osun State Independent Electoral Commission, OSIEC, saying it was unconstitutional to appoint a card-carrying member of the governor’s political party, the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, to such an independent office. 

Reacting, the state government declared that it was unaware of any plot against the state Chief Judge, even as it affirms its commitment to due process and stipulated regulations across the all arms of government.

Osun State Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Mr Kolapo Alimi, in a statement said: “The state governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke and his team are preoccupied with delivering good governance to the citizenry with no time for diversionary conducts”.

“The governor is therefore not in a position to stop the legislature from doing her statutory job and neither can the governor hamstring the judiciary in the performance of its duties.” 

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Education

Adeleke Pledges to Revive Adult Literacy Centres

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By Folake Oye

Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke says his administration will revive the dying adult Literacy Centres across the State and facilitate skill acquisition for all, especially for women and young girls.

Senator Adeleke stated this while speaking at the International Conference of Nigerian National Council for Adult Education, NNCAE held at the University of Ilesa, Osun State.

Represented by the Commissioner for Education, Mr Dipo Eluwole, the Governor’ said adult education was now more relevant today than ever before in the history of the country.

He said due to new technological ideas and innovations to learn, there is a need for more skills to be acquired for sustainability and prosperity.

Senator Adeleke noted that due to the increase in teenage pregnancy, early marriage, child labour, irresponsible parenthood and societal violation of the Universal basic education ethics, adult education is essential. He appealed to NNCAE to expedite action with adequate collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Education to ensure that Nigerians were given second chances to achieve basic literacy and numeracy.

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Politics

Work for the continued existence of Nigeria – Osun Speaker

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By Mojisola Oladele

As the nation clocks 63, public servants have been urged to re-awaken and re-dedicate their efforts towards contributing their quota to the continued existence of the nation.

The speaker of Osun State House of Assembly, OSHA, Prince Adewale Egbedun made the call in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, CPS, Mr. Olamide Tiamiyu, in Osogbo.

Prince Egbedun who noted that it became imperative for all Nigerians to play patriotic roles in building a country which they would be proud to bequeath to generations unborn, said Nigeria’s journey since independence in 1960 had been eventful in many respects.

He emphasized that for the nation to grow, Nigerians irrespective of tribe, religion, and political affiliation, must remain indivisible, rebuild the broken walls, and resolve to stick together in unity, faith, peace and progress.

The speaker congratulated residents of the state and prayed to God for the success of Governor Ademola Adeleke and members of the 8th Assembly.

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Politics

32nd Anniversary: Governor Adeleke to Deliver Special Address

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By Funmi Adekoya-Ojo

Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke is to deliver a state broadcast to mark the 32nd anniversary of the creation of the state on Sunday, August 27th by 7 a.m.

A statement by Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Mr. Kolapo Alimi indicates that the broadcast is to be aired simultaneously on the radio and television of Osun State Broadcasting Corporation, OSBC, and other broadcast channels in the state.

It enjoins the people of Osun state to tune in and listen to the anniversary address.

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Economy

Adeleke Appeals to Banks’ CEOs, Approves Payment to Pensioners

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By Funmi Adekoya

Governor Ademola Adeleke has pleaded with banks’ Chief Executive Officers in Nigeria to reopen their closed branches in towns across Osun State, assuring them of renewed security.

A statement by Governor’s Spokesperson, Mallam Olawale Rasheed indicates that the Governor made the appeal at the opening of the renovated Ede branch of First Bank of Nigeria.

Governor Adeleke said his administration had restrategised the security architecture of the state to secure every towns and villages.

He noted that the security situation which was the reason for the closing of Banks’ branches at Ila, Iree, Ikirun, Iwo and other areas of the state had been resolved.

The Governor, while commending the First Bank for its partnership with Osun State, said his administration was prepared to deepen partnership with financial institutions and private organizations in the state.

Meanwhile, Senator Ademola Adeleke has approved almost half a billion naira to 734 pensioners who are retirees under the old pension scheme, who are Local Government Staff and Primary School teachers.

The Governor, according to a statement issued by the Permanent Secretary, Local Government Staff Pension Bureau, Mr. Akibu Ibrahim, said the retirees who are under the old pension scheme had been captured in the tranche.

The statement directs pensioners who have less than five hundred thousand naira balance with the state government to visit the Local Government Staff Pension Bureau for proper documentation and payment.

Recall that, Governor Adeleke has promised not to take with levity the welfare of the people of Osun, hence his resolve to continue to pay the inherited debt by the previous government and offsetting backlog of workers’ salary and pensioners.

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Health

Diphtheria : Gov. Adeleke Orders Activation of Emergency Response Centre

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By Funmi Adeleke

Following the renewed outbreak of Diphtheria infections in some parts of Osun State, Governor Ademola Adeleke has ordered the immediate activation of the State Emergency Response Centre to curb any further spread, launch contact tracing and treat the infected residents.

A statement by Governor’s Spokesperson, Mallam Olawale Rasheed indicates that the Governor gave the directive after a situation report from the state Ministry of Health on the outbreak which has claimed one life at Osogbo with other suspected cases under testing.

The Governor also directed emergency treatment of the infected noting that the National Centre for Disease Control have been contacted for exchange of information and technical support.

He assured the people of proactive steps being taken to nip in the bud any widespread escalation of the outbreak advising them to immunize their children and wards.

The Ministry of health had earlier briefed the Governor on the recent resurgence of diphtheria in the state, informing him that a suspected Diphtheria patient aged 6 years was said to have developed the sign and symptoms on the 25th of June, 2023 and died of the infection on July 7th.

According to the Ministry, detailed case investigation, contact tracing, line-listing, follow up and Active Case Search in the community of the index case and retroactive case search at the Health facilities within the community are ongoing.

The Ministry further advised members of the public to ensure the children and wards are fully vaccinated, avoid crowded environments, consult doctors in case of symptoms and eat more fruits and vegetables.

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Economy

Osun Govt. Denies Rumoured Plan to Sack Workers

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By Funmi Adekoya

The Osun state government says it has no plan to sack workers or re-introduce half salary. 

In a statement by the Governor’s Spokesperson, the Mallam Olawale Rasheed, the government, reacting to a press conference by a pressure group within the Nigerian Union of Pensioners describe the news as fake and sponsored by agents of the opposition imploring the public to ignore.

The statement indicates that Governor Ademola Adeleke, as a responsive leader, is available to meet all stakeholders for the development of the state including the protesting Pensioners.

It note that the Government of Governor Ademola Adeleke has remained committed to meeting its financial obligations to workers, both in and out of service, but government cannot pay off all outstanding salaries and pensions all at once due to paucity of funds which is known to all stakeholders.

“The administration has adopted a phased payment system but with an increase in the amount paid monthly to the pensioners among others. In recognition of the state of the economy, the monthly payment has been increased from two hundred thousand naira under the former government to five hundred thousand naira. This is a decision under implementation despite the tight financial status of the state.”

The government added that Governor Adeleke remains the only Governor in the history of Osun state to have made workers’ welfare his number one governance agenda.

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Politics

Why Gov. Adeleke left Osogbo Eid Praying Ground without Praying

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By Funmi Adekoya

Osun State governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke could not observe the two Rakat prayers for the Eid-el-Kabir celebration as pandemonium broke out at the Osogbo Eid Praying Ground where he was to observe the prayer.

The governor left after the arranged space for him was hijacked by Former Senate Spokesperson, Senator Ajibola Bashir despite attempts by some Muslim leaders to wade in and arrange another space for Senator Bashir.

Governor Adeleke left the Eid Praying Ground after all efforts to make the former senator vacate the seat for him did not yield results.

Meanwhile, the Chief Imam of Osogbo, Sheikh Musa Animashaun led the remaining worshippers at the Eid Praying Ground to observe the prayer for the Eid-El-Kabir celebration, though some had left due to fear.

However, there was no assassination attempt on the governor as rumoured on some online media.

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Education

A Day-Student Governor on Cards in Osun

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By Funmi Adekoya

Governor Ademola Adeleke has urged school principals and teachers in Osun to always organize quiz competitions for students, with the winner becoming a day governor of the State.

Governor Adeleke made the call when All Nigeria Confederation of Principals of Secondary Schools (ANCOPS), Southwest, paid him a courtesy visit at his office in Abere.

The Governor said the quiz competition would encourage the students to be more committed to their studies and eager to excel so as to become a governor in the state.

While commending the Association for its commitment to the growth of education in the State, Governor Adeleke said his passion for education pushed him to renovate dilapidated classrooms, and give teachers befitting offices across the State so as make learning conducive for teachers and pupils.

The Governor promised to prioritize teachers’ welfare and give them necessary support at all times, urging them not to hesitate in making their plight known to the government for quick intervention.

Earlier, the President, All Nigeria Confederation of Principals of Secondary Schools, ANCOPS, Southwest, Mr. Emmanuel Ijaodola had said that the emergence of Senator Ademola Adeleke as the Governor of Osun State had rescued education from a total collapse, which had been the case for many years.

Mr. Ijaodola noted that the distribution of instructional material to students in secondary schools by the Governor had changed the fortunes of education in Osun.

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Security

Nigerian Peace Corps is an avenue for job creation – Gov. Adeleke

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By Funmi Adekoya

Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to give assent to the Nigerian Peace Corps, NPC, establishment Act that is yet to be signed into law.

Governor Adeleke made the call at the passing-out parade of some officers of the Corps in Osogbo.

Represented by his aide, Mr. Ajisafe Toyese, the governor said when the bill is assented to by the president, it would go along way in providing jobs to the large number of unemployed youths and also ensuring peace and unity in the country.

According to him, the Nigerian Peace Corps would help to complement the tireless efforts of other security sister agencies towards maintaining peace across the country.

Governor Adeleke while calling on the Nigerian Peace Corps to unite in forming a common front towards achieving its mandate upon which it is being established, advised the new officers cadets to show discipline and focus when discharging their various duties anywhere they might be posted to.

He commended the Commandant-General of the NPC, Dr. Mustapha Abubakar and his officers for ensuring that the passing-out parade was successful.

Earlier, the Oni of Ile-Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, the Ojaja 11, and the grand patron of the Corps, commended the Corps Commamdant for choosing Osun as its Southwest Zonal Command Training School.

The Ooni, represented by Obalufe of Ife, Oba Adediwura Olaniyi urged the new officers cadets to be more committed, dedicated, hardworking, disciplined, show love and focus when carrying out their operational duties.

In his remarks, the Commandant General (CG) of the Nigerian Peace Corps , Dr. Mustapha Abubakar, thanked President Buhari for accepting to give assent to the Nigerian Peace Corps Establishment Act.

Dr Abubakar said the undiluted loyalty and commitment to the Nigerian Peace Corps was to ensure that youths realised the cultural values and morals, including inclusiveness and peaceful coexistence of all Nigerians.

He charged the new cadets to make time for personal development which would go along way in adding value to their service in the NPC.

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Crime

Crime: Gov Adeleke Orders Regular Security Patrol

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By Funmi Adekoya, Adenitan Akinola

Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has summoned an emergency meeting of the state security council to review ongoing operations designed to checkmate criminal activities in the state.

Ahead of the meeting slated for this week, the Governor ordered regular patrols by combined team of security personnel to stem recent upsurge in robberies and kidnappings and reinforce the successes currently being recorded by the security agencies.

A statement by the Governor’s Spokesperson, Mallam Rasheed Olawale, Governor Adeleke who commended the security agencies for recent successes, said they must review current operations and launch statewide patrols to stop the activities of men of the underworld.

The Governor charged the police, the DSS, the Civil Defence, the Amotekun Corps and other agencies to intensify joint operations to prevent criminal infiltrators into Osun state and fish out their sponsors.

He said the forthcoming security meeting will review the nature of the new upsurge and map out detailed plan to arrest the situation.

Governor Adeleke who commiserated with the victims of recent attack and their families reassured the state of his administration’s committment to ensure security of lives and properties, stressing that since two weeks ago, top officials have been detailed to interface with security agencies on anti-crime operations.

He, however, appealed to residents of Osun State to be security conscious and report unusual movements and development in their areas to security operatives. 

In a related development, Osun State Police Command has confirmed the abduction of a couple by unknown gunmen in Osogbo, Osun State capital.

The victims whose names could not be ascertained were abducted along Osogbo/Iragbiji road while traveling on a motorcycle along the road.

The incident occured in the early hours of Saturday.

A resident of Kelebe, a community located along Osogbo/Iragbiji Road, simply identified as Sanya, told Radio Nigeria that the couple were abducted around 4am on Saturday by gunmen, who took them to an undisclosed location in the forest.

Sanya said the couple were believed to be returning from a vigil when they were abducted.

He said the perpetrators of the crime blocked the road with a log of wood, while the motorcycle that carried the victims suddenly ran into the barricade because it was still dark.

According to him, local hunters and police operatives from the state command were seen combing the forest along Osogbo/Iragbiji road to rescue the victims on Sunday, adding that the couple were still with their abductors as of Monday evening.

The spokesperson of Osun State Police Command, Mrs Yemisi Opalola confirmed the abduction to newsmen, saying police have commenced a search and rescue operation to free the victims.

“It was reported and we are working very hard to rescue the couple. Operatives are combing the bush in the area and we want to assure the public that the victims will be rescued and the perpetrators of the crime will not escape justice,” she said.

Politics

Osun Declares Public Holiday for Elections

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By Funmi Adekoya

The Osun State Government has declared Friday 24th February as a public holiday for residents and indigenes to travel to their hometowns for the Presidential and National Assembly elections on Saturday.

In a statement issued by the Secretary to the State Government, SSG, Alhaji Teslim Igbalaye, the governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke gave the approval for the civil servants to also exercise their franchise.

The statement urged the civil servants to utilize the opportunity to go to the local government areas where they register as voters to participate in the electoral process.

The governor according to the statement, appealed to all residents to be law-abiding as they peacefully exercise their voting rights on Saturday and in subsequent elections.

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News

Gov Adeleke Approves Rehabilitation of Major Roads

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By Funmi Adekoya

As part of efforts of the present administration to fast-track development and enhance the economic growth of Osun State, Governor Ademola Adeleke has approved the rehabilitation of major roads across the state to ease the free flow of traffic and reduce wear and tear on vehicles plying the roads.

Governor Adeleke noted that since some major roads across the state have been in a deplorable condition for some time now, impeding the free flow of traffic and increasing the number of hours people spend in transit, it became necessary for something to be done. 

As contained in a statement by the Governor’s Spokesperson, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, the Coordinating Director, Ministry of Works and Transport, Mr Olusola Ajao said the governor gave the approval for the rehabilitation of the roads as part of his campaign promises to the people to make life better for them.

Mr Ajao said the selected roads which have been earmarked for immediate rehabilitation will all be completed within the first one hundred days of the present administration.

He explained that the rehabilitation of roads across the state will be a continuous one as the present administration under Senator Ademola Adeleke is determined to fix infrastructures for the benefit of all and sundry and to boost the economic growth of Osun State.

Some of the roads approved for rehabilitation include Akoda to Olaiya to Old Garage, Oke-Fia to Omobolanle area, Lameco/Oke-Onitea junction, and Stadium area in Osogbo.

Also approved is the John Mackay to Oke-Ayepe Costain Road in Osogbo and Akankan Junction to Agate in Ede.

Other works approved for rehabilitation include the reconstruction, beautification and upgrading of the State Secretariat Roundabout, renovation of the Governor’s Office, Bola Ige House and some chalets/clinics at the Government House, Oke-Fia, Osogbo.

Meanwhile, spot patching works have already started on some major roads within Osogbo, the state capital to ease vehicular movement and reduce the transit time of people.

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Economy

We are working hard to jumpstart Osun State economy – Gov Adeleke

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By Funmi Adekoya

The governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke has laid out the vision of his government for a public-private partnership relationship with a view to addressing the huge infrastructure deficit in the state and jumpstarting the state economy that is weighed down by heavy debt.

A statement by the governor’s spokesperson, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, indicates that Governor Adeleke who had been on a working visit to Lagos State met with over 14 Chief executives of various organisations, securing commitments from them to work on investment packages for Osun State.

The statement says in several meetings with captains of industry and chieftains of multilateral institutions and organizations, Governor Adeleke specifically solicited investment in roads, agriculture, education, health, sports and information technology.

The governor reiterated his resolve to jumpstart the state economy despite the paucity of funds, explaining his strategies as a Public-Private Partnership arrangement mixed with personal networking with business leaders locally and internationally.

The statement reads, “Our administration is very innovative. Our five-point agenda is being implemented through PPP partnership. So I have laid out a state plan to most industry leaders I met and they are eager to support Osun State”.

“I have met several important business and government leaders on this Lagos trip. It has been very tight meetings back to back. And the good thing is that we are recording successes. I will update our people very soon on the positive outcomes we are achieving.”

Governor Adeleke added that he will visit Abuja to continue the consultations and follow up as well as meet with the ambassadors of the G20 nations and the United Nations agencies in Nigeria to enhance the state’s economy.

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Lifestyle

Idiseke Market Fire: Adeleke Condoles Victims

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Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has condoled the victims of the fire incident at the popular Idiseke Market, Osogbo in the late hours of Saturday 7th January 2023, describing the incident as unfortunate. 

In a statement signed by the Spokesperson to the Governor, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, the governor prayed for the affected traders to have the fortitude to bear the loss.

The governor commended the men of the Osun State Fire Service for their timely intervention which he noted prevented the further spread of the fire across the market.

“I sympathize with my people that were affected by the fire incident. It is unfortunate to experience such at this critical time of global economic crisis.” 

Governor Adeleke urged the people of Osun State to continue to take precautionary measures and put in place the necessary apparatus to prevent incidences related to fire outbreaks.

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Politics

I have not awarded any 5BN Contract – Adeleke

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Osun State government says it has not awarded any contract as being spread in some sections of the media.

This is contained in a statement signed by the spokesperson to the state governor, Mallam Rasheed Olawale.

The government clarifies that a report claiming that Governor Ademola Adeleke has awarded the reconstruction of the road leading to the Adeleke University, Ede, is a complete falsehood and product of malicious misinformation.

According to the statement, the new government is still settling down and has not awarded any contract. 

The statement explains that the reconstruction of the said road is a project of the Federal Government to service the Federal Polytechnic, Ede and has been ongoing since the time of Oyetola’s administration. 

In another development, Mallam Olawale has debunked a rumour that “Governor Ademola Adeleke Withdrawn 5 Billion Naira from State Accounts”.

In a statement, the governor’s spokesperson reminded the public that Governor Adeleke had during his inauguration announced the freezing of all state and local government accounts. 

While stating that the new leader had no access to state accounts Mallam Olawale appealed to members of the public to ignore the rumour and regard it as a weak weapon being used by individuals who are still in pain OF power loss.

He concluded by saying that Governor Adeleke is in the seat to serve the people and is not interested in self-enrichment.

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Adeleke Frowns at Delay in Salary Payment

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Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has frowned at the delay in the payment of November salary of the state’s workforce, ordering the submission of salary schedule to the relevant office within 24 hours.

While issuing the directive after taking a briefing from the Osun State Ministry of Finance, Governor Adeleke instructed the desk officer to ensure complete and immediate submission by the concerned agencies.

Top officials of the ministry had attributed the delay in salary payment to the failure of some agencies in submitting their salary schedule on time.

Governor Adeleke consequently directed the immediate conclusion of the process, affirming that his administration is averse to the inconveniences the delay has forced on the state’s workforce.

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Adeleke Issues Six Executive Orders, Suspends OSIEC Chairman

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Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun state, Senator has issued six executive orders to take immediate effect. 

The Orders signed by the Governor covered chieftaincy matters, appointment issues, setting up of a review panel, staff audit and employment matters. 

A statement by the Spokesperson to Governor Mallam Olawale Rasheed indicates that the Executive Orders include State bank accounts where he ordered the freezing of all Government accounts in all banks and other financial institutions.

He ordered all Heads of Ministries, Departments, Agencies, Commissions, Boards and Parastatals of Osun State Government to carry out an immediate staff audit of the actual number of government workers in their various Ministries, Departments, Agencies, Commissions, Boards and Parastatals, as at 17th July 2022, and should file a report to the Office of the Chief of Staff to the Governor stating the full details and position/designation of each of the staff on the forwarded list, within 7 working days.

The Governor ordered nullification of all employments in the service of Osun State Government made in any capacity in all the Ministries, Departments, Agencies, Commissions, Boards and Parastatals after July 17th, 2022. 

Governor Adeleke also reversed appointments in the service of Osun State Government made in any capacity into any capacity in all the Ministries, Departments, Agencies, Commissions, Boards and Parastatals after 17th July 2022. 

The statement reads “Executive Order number five “All appointments of traditional rulers made by the Osun State Government after 17th July 2022, are hereby ordered to be reviewed to ensure there was strict compliance with due process of chieftaincy declarations and native law, custom and tradition relating to such Chieftaincy.

“In the case of Ikirun, Iree and Igbajo, to avoid further breakdown of law and order, the appointments of Akinrun of Ikinrun, Aree of Ire and Owa of Igbajo are hereby put on hold pending review. Subsequently, the palaces of Akinrun of Ikirun, Aree of Iree and Owa of Igbajo should remain unoccupied, while security agencies are hereby ordered to take charge.”

The statement adds that the Governor ordered the set-up of Review Committees, Staff Audit, Promotion review committees, State assets inventory and recovery committees.

Others are the Contract and agreement review committee, Chieftaincy matters and the appointment of the Traditional rulers’ review committee.

Meanwhile, Governor Adeleke has directed the immediate suspension of the Chairman of the Osun State Independent Electoral Commission, OSIEC, Mr. Segun Oladitan and other members of the Commission

The suspension is a sequel to several petitions bothering on financial impropriety, dereliction of duty, absenteeism and abuse of office against the said Chairman and members of the Commission. 

A statement by the Secretary to the State Government Alhaji Tesleem Igbalaye says pending the outcome of the investigation into the allegations against the suspended chairman and members of the Commission, the Secretary to the Commission will hold forth in running the affairs of the Commission.

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