Politics

Adeleke Emerges Accord Party Candidate for 2026 Osun Election

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By Funmi Ojo

Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, has emerged as the governorship candidate of the Accord Party for the August 8, 2026 election in the state.

Governor Adeleke clinched the ticket at the party’s primary election held in Osogbo, the state capital, with participation from 150 accredited delegates drawn from the 30 local government areas of Osun State.

Announcing the result, Secretary of the Electoral Committee, Alhaji Abdulazeez Salaudeen, declared Adeleke winner after he secured 145 votes, while five votes were declared void.

Following the announcement, National Chairman of the Accord Party, Mr. Maxwell Ngbudem, presented the governor with a Certificate of Return, officially affirming him as the party’s candidate for the 2026 governorship election.

In his acceptance speech, Governor Adeleke expressed gratitude to party leaders, delegates, and supporters for the confidence reposed in him, describing the victory as a renewed call to service and a reflection of the party’s unity.

He reaffirmed his commitment to people-centered governance, pledging to deepen reforms, strengthen public institutions, expand economic empowerment, and accelerate infrastructural development across the state.

Governor Adeleke called on party members to remain united and intensify grassroots mobilization ahead of the 2026 election, stressing that collective effort would secure victory at the polls.

He commended the electoral committee for its transparent conduct and lauded delegates from all 30 local government areas for their active participation, noting that the overwhelming support reflected trust in his leadership.

The primary election was supervised by officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) alongside party observers.

Edited by Maxwell Oyekunle

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Culture

Olojo Festival Draws Yorubas Worldwide to Ife

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By Mojisola Oladele

Nigerians across all walks of life have converged on the Ooni of Ife’s Palace to celebrate the annual Olojo Festival.

The main thrust of the gathering is the need to promote and protect the Yoruba tradition.

Speaking during the event, Osun State governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke represented by his Deputy, Prince Kola Adewusi, reiterated his commitment towards promotion and sustenance of culture and tourism to boost the state’s economy.

The Osun helmsman appealed to politicians in the state to prioritise the development of the state above party affiliation and personal interest.

In an interview with Radio Nigeria, President, Yoruba Council Worldwide, Aare Hassan Oladotun described Olojo Festival as an event which celebrates the aesthetic cultural heritage of Yorubaland and the Ooni of Ife as apex Monarch in Yorubaland.

Aare Oladotun stressed the value of the ‘omoluabi’ ethos, and urged Yorubas worldwide to embrace it.

Former member representing Ife Federal Constituency in the House of Reps, Mr. Rotimi Makinde, said the Festival was not just historic, but also one of the greatest events in Yorubaland.

According to him, the Ooni would wear the sacred beaded crown weighing over 50 kg, and it is believed that pointing or looking at it attracts answers to prayers.

Meanwhile, the Oni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, yesterday night ended his seven-day seclusion, marking a significant moment in this year’s Olojo Festival.

Emerging from the private retreat, Oba Ogunwusi, said he spent the period of isolation for intense supplication for the unity and progress of the nation.

Dignitaries at the event included High Chiefs of Ile – ife, lawmaker representing Osun Central Senatorial District, Mr.Olubiyi Fadeyi, former National Secretary of the All Progressive Congress, APC, Otunba Iyiola Omisore, Mr Akin Ogunbiyi, State Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Mr. Bankole Ojo, Member representing Ife East State Constituency, Mr.Olumide Fatunmise and community associations.

Governance

Adeleke Approves Dualisation of Adeeke-Odoori in Iwo

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By Fumni Ojo

Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has approved the construction of first dual carriage way in Iwo land.

Governor Adeleke who announced the approval at the 2024 Iwo Day celebration, said the dualisation of Adeeke-Odoori road would be done in two phases.

The governor, who was represented by his spokesperson, Mallam Rasheed Olawale directed the Ministry of Works and Infrastructure to engage stakeholders in the host community on the proposed highway.

He directed the ministry to commence the dualisation project from January assuring that the road would be delivered under record time.

“The dualisation of Adeeke-Odoori road will be done in two phases. The first phase will run from Odoori to the Post Office with a branching to the front of the palace from the Roundabout. The second phase will run from the Post Office to Adeeke junction. The dualised freeway will have full solar light from Odoori to Adeeke.” Governor Adeleke explained.

Governor Adeleke stated said his administration will ensure the use local personnel, local suppliers and local engineers to deepen prosperity by ensuring that Oṣùn State money circulates within the state.He maintained that Iwo people would benefit from the recently launched Imole Agropreneur Project which targets a Public-Private Partnership arrangement to raise a new generation of Agropreneurs to be supported by the government.

“I am in a hurry to take Osun to the promised land of advanced infrastructure, commendable high human development index, well developed agro-industrial society and a community of shared prosperity”, the governor noted.

While appealing the traditional rulers for peace, unity and developmental collaboration, Governor Adeleke reaffirmed the law that Oluwo of Iwoland is and remains the President of Iwo Council of Traditional Rulers, urging the Oluwo to continue to exercise his vested powers with all sense of accommodation

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Legislature

Adeleke Writes OSHA over New Osun Logo

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By Mojisola Oladele

Osun State governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has written a letter to the Osun State House of Assembly, OSHA, presenting the new logo of the state government.

According to the letter, the logo, “State of the Living Spring” is the cornerstone of the state’s identity, as it is used to communicate the identity of the state to the outside world. 

Governor Adeleke in the letter urged the House to fast-track the legislative process on the new logo to make it the official brand of the Osun State Government.

The Speaker, Osun State House of Assembly, OSHA, Prince Adewale Egbedun read the letter at the plenary held on the floor of the Assembly Complex, Osogbo.

On the order of the day, majority leader, Mr. Adewunmi Babajide presented the policy thrust on “Osun State Senior Secondary Education Board Establishment Bill 2023”, explaining that the bill when passed into law would enhance the efficiency of secondary education in the state.

Contributing, members including; Alhaji Sikiru Bajepade, Engineer Abiola Awoyeye, Mr Lawrence Adeoti, Mr Saheed Fatunmise and Barrister Tajudeen Adeyemi said the bill when passed into law would further coordinate polices, restore sanity and regulate the activities of senior secondary schools.

The bill, however, scaled through its second reading after the legislators had discussed extensively on its policy thrust.

In the course of the plenary, the House dissolved into the Committee of the Whole to make necessary corrections to the Osun State Primary Health Care Development Bill Number 1, 2023.

After the deliberations at the Committee of the Whole, the bill year was changed to 2024 and clauses 1, 4(b), 6, 9, 11 and 11(a) of the bill were also corrected.

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Economy

Adeleke Approves N1bn Revolving Loan for Cooperatives

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By Folake Oye

Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has approved the sum of one billion naira as a revolving loan scheme for the cooperative society movement in the state.

Senator Adeleke gave the approval during the first State Cooperative Summit in Osogbo and also approved the complete rehabilitation of the Cooperative College, Ode-Omu.

Declaring the summit open, the governor noted that the amendment of the cooperative law was necessary in tandem with modern trends and practices, noting that the operational standard among the cooperative platforms was deficient and substandard.

Senator Adeleke who observed that the greatest challenge was the low level of transparency and accountability in cooperative operations, noted that external and internal auditors were mostly compromised while most managers were ill-equipped.

While stressing the importance of cooperative movement to the local economy, Senator Adeleke said the government may also consider the possibility of cooperative studies becoming a programme of study at polytechnics and universities in the state.

In an address, the Executive Secretary of the Federation of Osun Cooperative Union, Mr Wasiu Bello maintained that the previous administration diverted cooperative savings, leaving the societies in crisis and financial challenges.

Mr Bello appreciated Governor Adeleke for repaying the diverted savings while applauding the creation of the Ministry of Cooperatives and Empowerment, calling it the first of its kind in Nigeria.

The cooperative summit which conferred the award of Grand Matron of the Cooperative Movement in Osun State on Yeyeluwa Mrs Dupe Adeleke Sanni had in attendance top government officials including the Deputy Governor, Prince Kola Adewusi; Secretary to the State Government, SSG, Mr Teslim Igbalaye; Chief of Staff to the Governor, Mr Kazeem Akinleye; the host Commissioner, Prince Bayo Ogungbangbe among others.

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Governance

Adeleke Warns Political Appointees against Corruption

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By Funmi Ojo

Osun State governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has warned political appointees against corruption and abuse of office in their various ministries and agencies.

The governor gave the warning at the 2024 prayer programme of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, in Osun State where he was also endorsed as the governorship flag bearer of the party for 2026 guber polls.

Addressing party stakeholders and top officials of the state government, Governor Adeleke advised the political appointees to be mindful of public service regulations and beware of self-serving postures as they are in office to serve the people.

“Let me use this opportunity to warn our party members holding various offices to be good representatives of the party. We are a party of law and order, due process and rule of law. We must comply with the law in all our doings.”  Senator Adeleke said.

“Appointees must know their rights and responsibilities. As board members, you are not to be involved in the day-to-day running of the agency. That is the turf of the management of the agency. But as a board, you have supervisory roles on the management in line with policies you set at your board meetings and in line with laws setting up the agency. All appointees must take note of this separation of functions.” He said.

Governor Adeleke maintained that his administration would not tolerate corruption and abuse of office and powers either by appointees or management of the agencies declaring it will impose heavy sanctions on those who breach state laws.

While calling on PDP party members to unite for the good of the party and the state, the governor said the reconciliation process has commenced stressing that there would be no more segregation.

Speaking on behalf of the State Working Committee, the State Publicity Secretary, Mr Ayodeji Areola, said the party has declared that the 2026 governorship ticket of the PDP in Osun State is for Governor Ademola Adeleke.

Also, the Osun State chairman of the party, Mr Sunday Bisi, eulogised the state governor for making the party proud since the assumption of office, noting that the prayer session was to thank God for the past’s successes and the future’s victory.

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Culture

Cordial relationships with royal fathers, a priority – Gov. Adeleke

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By Funmi Ojo

Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, says his administration will prioritize cordial relationships with traditional institutions, noting that relating with people at the grassroots is best facilitated by royal fathers.

Governor Adeleke who stated this at the second strategic consultative meeting with the state’s royal fathers, unveiled an integrated support package for Osun State Council of Obas.

The governor noted that the royal fathers are the custodians of culture with a deep affinity with the people, stressing that productive collaboration with traditional rulers is the foundation for successful governance.

He said the state government would build a befitting Council of Obas Secretariat as well as enrol the royal fathers into the health insurance scheme to support them medically.

He also assured that the state government would continue to support the kings for the successful hosting of their town days, and facilitate a public-private partnership for town development through town day celebrations.

The governor, while addressing issues raised by the royal fathers, promised to tackle controversies over the elevation of Obas, review of Obaship laws, the release of white papers on some kingship stools and the role of royal fathers in state governance.

Responding, the Chairman of the Osun State Council of Obas, the Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Adeyeye Ogunwusi commended the governor for his good governance records and service delivery to the people.

Oba Ogunwusi who appreciated the governor for his partnership with the council and embracing the hands of fellowship by the royal fathers pledged full support for the success of the present administration.

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Human Angle

Christmas is for sharing love, fostering harmony – Gov Adeleke

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By Funmi Ojo

Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has urged Christians to draw from the spiritual import of the Christmas celebration by sharing love and fostering harmony in their communities.

Governor Adeleke made the call in a message to felicitate with Christians in Osun State and beyond on the occasion of the Christmas celebrations.

While describing Christmas as a moment of reflection on the blessing that the birth of Jesus Christ symbolizes for humanity, the governor charges Osun people, especially Christians to embrace the spirit of compassion and kindness that the season reflects.

He called on the people of the state to appreciate the strength and prospects of unity in driving the needed progress for the state, saying they should use the season to renew bonds, lend helping hands and spread love without boundaries.

“As families gather to celebrate the season, I offer my sincere goodwill and urge them to look beyond the merriment of the celebration by using the occasion to spread love through giving and kindness”.

“At a time like this, we need to look after each other and ensure that those with one need or the other are supported in our little ways. We are brothers and sisters irrespective of colour, tongues and faith, and so, we should explore the strength that unity offers”.

Governor Adeleke said in the spirit of the season, his administration will continue to prioritize the welfare of the people by paying owed half salary, the regular salary, and the wage award agreed with labour leaders to give the needed funds to the workers and also stimulate the economy of the state.

While praying for uuuhitch free celebrations and a prosperous 2024, Governor Adeleke assured Osun people of sustained commitment to moving the state forward, noting that ongoing projects and new ones that will broaden the economic prospects of the state and improve the situation of the people will receive priority next year.

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Economy

Diversification from Oil, Pathway to Sustainable Economic Development – NCDP

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By Adenitan Akinola

The National Council on Development Planning, NCDP, says diversification of Nigeria Economy from oil to Agriculture and Solid Minerals, heavy investment on human capital development, energy revolution for industrialisation as some of the major pathways for the country’s sustainable economic development.

These are parts of the resolutions of the 22nd meeting of the Joint Planning Board of the council organized by the Federal Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning held at the Center for Black Culture and International Understanding, CBCIU, in Osogbo, the Osun State Capital.

Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke (l) with the Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Senator Atiku Bagudu (r)

In a communiqué, the NCDP noted that given the new Electricity Act that empowers states and individuals to participate in all components of the energy sector, state governments should carry out energy audit to determine their needs and explore areas for collaboration with private sector based on their comparative advantage.

“States should develop small hydro power plants, on or off-grid, and solar for communities and MSMEs. Government should promote the establishment of community foundations as a vehicle for investments in micro power grid projects and other infrastructure; and Tertiary Institutions should pioneer micro renewable energy projects to cater for the institution and nearby communities”.

It resolves further that both national and sub national governments should, “increase investment in afforestation, climate change adaptation and mitigation strategies, restoration of peace and security in affected regions”.

In a remark on the resolutions of the meetings, the chairman of the board and Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Senator Atiku Bagudu said leadership of President Bola Tinubu was committed to a two digit growth of Nigeria’s economy, a development demonstrated by the full deregulation of fuel and currency.

Senator Bagudu stated that the Federal Government believed that for a more functional federalism, more powers should go to the subnational governments as indicated in the Electricity Act which empowers states to own their energy policies.

The minister appreciated the government and people of Osun State for hosting the 22nd edition of the meeting.

Declaring the meeting closed, Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State said government to host the meeting as an indication that the state was open to investors, both locally and internationally.

Governor Adeleke encouraged national and state governments to develop the resolution of meeting into tangible and implementable economic plan in the overall interest of the people.

The Joint Planning Board/National Council on Development Planning comprise of the Federal Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning and the 36 States of the Federation.

The meeting presents a platform for the federating units and the federal government to collaborate in the areas of policies and programmes.

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Health

Adeleke Reaffirms Commitment to Welfare of Nurses, Other Health Practitioners

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By Funmi Adekoya-Ojo

The Osun State governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has commended the nursing practitioners in Osun State for being a partner in progress in the state, while reaffirming his commitment to their welfare of nurses and other health practitioners in the state. 

The governor stated this at the opening ceremony of the International Nurses Week Celebration held at the College of Health Sciences, Osun State University, Isale-Osun, Osogbo organised by the National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives, NANNM, Osun State Council. 

The governor, represented by the Special Adviser on Public Health, Dr. Akindele Adekunle reiterated his continuous resolve to prioritise the welfare of health workers in the state. 

“Welfare of the people is a first-line charge in the government of Governor Ademola Adeleke and this is evident in the myriads of benefits that are being sorted and paid intermittently by the governor for every career worker, civil and public servant in the state”.

He commended the collaborative efforts and good relationship between the nurses and other departments in the health sector of the state.

The Acting Chairman, National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives, NANNM, Comrade Waheed Oyeyemi commended the Governor for priotising welfare of the entire Osun workers, especially the regular payment of salary and payment of some of the salary arrears owed by the previous administrations.

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Education

Osun Government Restates Commitment to Improved Academic Performance

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By Funmi Adekoya

The Osun State governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke says his administration is set to address the low performance of students from the state in national examinations.

Governor Adeleke stated this at the commissioning of a Computer Based Test, CBT center donated by the Chief of Army Staff under the Civil-Military intervention projects in Ibokun.

The governor, represented by the Deputy Governor, Prince Kola Adewusi, described the current position of Osun State in public examinations as unpalatable.

Governor Adeleke who highlighted measures in place by his government to enhance the state’s performance rating in public examinations, lauded the military authority as well as the facilitator for locating the project in the state.

He said his government is focused on reversing the current poor standing of the state in public examinations and placing it between number one to ten by giving urgent attention to the learning environment, learning tools, and teacher-student ratio.

The governor added that his government is already prioritizing the improvement of schools by embarking on renovation and upgrading of facilities, pointing out that teachers’ welfare was also the main priority point on the agenda to motivate them in the teaching-learning process.

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Education

UNIOSUN is a shining light among universities – Gov. Adeleke

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By Funmi Adekoya

The Osun State governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has described Osun State University, UNIOSUN, as a shining light among other universities in the world.

Governor Adeleke stated this while receiving the management team of the College of Law of the university, led by the Provost, Professor Mojeed Alabi in his office at the State Secretariat, Abere.

He said he is proud about the institution being a Peoples Democratic Party’s, PDP’s legacy under the administration of former Governor Olagunsoye Oyinlola.

The governor reiterated his commitment to support the growth and development of the university so as to further produce first-class graduates that will be generally acceptable and marketable in the labour market.

Governor Adeleke called on the university administrators to sustain the tempo of best practices and professionalism, stressing that the institution and its colleges must continue to be run transparently and responsibly. 

Earlier, the Provost, College of Law, Osun State University, Ifetedo Campus who commended the governor for his style of governance which he said has touched every sector in the state, invited him to the third in the series of distinguished personality lecture of the College of Law of the university slated for the 31st of May, 2023.

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Religion

Continue in the love, sacrifice, and piety of Ramadan – Gov. Adeleke

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By Funmi Adekoya

Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has urged the Muslim faithful not to jettison the virtue of love and sacrifice the holy month of Ramadan teaches.

The governor, in a statement by his Spokesperson, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, while felicitating with Muslims on the celebration of the 2023 Eid-ul-Fitr charges the Muslim faithful to continue to live with love, sacrifice, and piety as they did throughout the holy month of Ramadan.

He charged the Muslims to, in line with the teachings of the Holy Qur’an and Prophet Muhammad, live with tolerance with their neighbours.

The governor urged them to pray for peace and development in Osun State, as well as for the present administration to deliver developmental projects for the benefit of the populace.

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Politics

Adeleke Approves Payment December Salaries & Pensions

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Osun State governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has approved the payment of December 2022 salaries and pensions.

A statement by the Spokesperson to the governor, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, indicates that the payment covers all Ministries, Departments and Agencies, MDAs, as well as secondary and primary school teachers, tertiary institutions, local government staff and retirees among others.

According to the statement, the governor said his number one priority is the welfare of workers especially civil and public servants assuring that all issues affecting their welfare will continue to receive urgent attention from the government.

It adds that the governor restated his commitment to fulfilling his obligations to workers on the payroll of Osun State, which is the number one on its five-point agenda.

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Osun LG Issue: Adeleke Directs Most Senior Career Officers to Take Over

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The Osun State governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has directed the most senior career heads across all the Local Government Council Areas, the Area Office, Local Council Development Areas, LCDAs and Area Council Development Areas in Osun State to take charge of the affairs of their respective councils with immediate effect. 

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

The directive from the governor is in compliance with the judgment of the Federal High Court sitting in Osogbo, which sacked the elected Local Government Chairmen and Councilors in the October 15 Local Government election in Osun State.

It will be recalled that the Osun State Independent Electoral Commission, OSIEC, conducted the Local Government election on October 15, 2022, with only one political party, All Progressive Congress, APC, on the ballot paper.

The election was conducted after the opposition party, the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, had approached the court to stop the conduct of the election.

PDP had argued that the electoral umpire had no right to conduct the election within a month and within a month of the expiration of the tenure of former Governor Adegboyega Oyetola.

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Osun Governor Swears-In New LG Chairmen

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Osun State governor, Mr Adegboyega Oyetola has sworn in the newly elected chairmen of local governments and local council development areas in the state.

Addressing the chairmen, Governor Oyetola tasked them to be committed to their oath of office and oath of allegiance to achieve the desired development at the grassroots.

Governor Oyetola explained that the long debate and passage of relevant bills into law were the reasons it took the government some time to conduct the local government election.

He tasked the new chairmen to hit the ground running as their existence was crucial to the overall development of the state.

Giving a remark, the Osun State Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Prince Adebayo Adeleke instructed the newly sworn-in chairmen to ensure the swearing-in of their deputy and other officials of the local governments.

In an acceptance speech, one of the new chairmen who spoke on behalf of others, Mr Abiodun Idowu promised that they would live up to expectations.

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Education

Upgrade of OSCOED Ilesa to University carefully conceived – Gov Oyetola

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Osun State governor, Mr Adegboyega Oyetola, has assented to the law for the upgrade of Osun State College of Education, OSCOED, Ilesa to a full-fledged University.

The governor’s assent followed the successful passage of the Executive Bill into Law by the Osun State House of Assembly, OSHA, in August this year.

Speaking shortly after assenting to the law, Governor Oyetola reiterated the fact that the decision of the government to upgrade the College to a university was “not a product of fanciful effort”.

He said the proposed university had been carefully conceived as a thoroughly entrepreneurial and innovative institution to be co-funded by many sources.

“The proposed university has been carefully conceived as a thoroughly entrepreneurial and innovative institution that would be funded through a mix of sources such as the government, community, industry, and other stakeholders without exerting unnecessary pressure on the finances of the state.

While receiving copies of the University Establishment Law from the Governor, Speaker, Osun House of Assembly, Mr Timothy Owoeye, noted that the signing of the bill into law is a new dawn in the entire Ijesa land in particular and the state in general.

“This is a huge development for Ijesa people and Osun State. This is what we have been clamouring for, for over 40 years. As a matter of fact, the College which was established in 1979 is more than 40 years now, and thinking to upgrade it to a full-fledged University is a welcome development. We commend and appreciate Mr Governor for his magnanimity and generosity to the Ijesa people”. 

“I want to assure you that the establishment of this University will attract a lot of developments and improve on the socioeconomic activities of Ijesa land; and by extension, it is going to turn Ilesa into a tourist centre as Ijesas home and abroad will come to support the government. I can assure you that the government will not regret upgrading the College to a University”.

The Chairman of the Implementation Committee of the proposed University, Professor Olu Aina, applauded the governor for the swift response, saying the signing will give the Committee enablement to continue to conclude the implementation process.

“The work is not yet completed. What we had today is the enablement for us to continue to conclude the work of implementation. I can see three major stages ahead of us.” 

“First, the constitution of Governing Council and appointment of Principal Officers of the University, and secondly we will start work and, begin to recruit staff and finally we will open up the classrooms for academic activities.”

“With this, the government is opening up more opportunities for youths to have and access quality education. This is going to be the first university of its type in Nigeria to have a Public-Private-Partnership and the provision of quality education which will be vocation-orientated. We are all looking forward to it.”

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I will ensure completion of all projects – Gov Oyetola

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Osun State Governor, Mr Adegboyega Oyetola says he will ensure the completion of all ongoing projects in the state.

Governor Oyetola stated this in Ilobu while speaking with newsmen during an inspection of the ongoing Osogbo-Okinni-Ilobu-Ifon road rehabilitation project.

The governor who also inspected ongoing road repair at Baruwa Street, Osogbo said the inspection was to ensure quality projects.

Governor Oyetola while giving an assurance that the rehabilitation work on Osogbo-Okinni-Ilobu-Ifon Road would be completed before the end of October expressed satisfaction with the quality of job and pace of work on the projects.

Governor Oyetola appealed to motorists to drive within the speed limit.

It would be recalled that the Osun State government May this year flagged off the rehabilitation of the Osogbo-Okinni-Ilobu-Ifon Road.

The repair is to cost the government 3.2 billion naira.

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My administration will always support women – Gov Oyetola

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Osun State governor, Mr Adegboyega Oyetola says his administration will continue to provide opportunities for women to express themselves within the political space.

The governor stated this at the 2022 International Women’s Day ceremony and the launch of the State Gender Equity and Social Inclusion Policy in Osogbo.

Represented by the deputy governor, Mr Benedict Alabi, the governor said without subscribing to sentiment or fear, women must be actively involved in the political process in order to influence decision making.

Governor Oyetola urged women not to be satisfied with just being mere tools for political patronage but to desire to occupy positions of authority, where they could deploy their expertise in delivering good governance to the citizens.

“While I urge our women to be inspired by this year’s theme, and rightfully seek to assert their roles as critical stakeholders in the political space, I urge my male counterparts to jettison, in the interest of our collective prosperity, biases that have consistently shut the door against the interest and participation of our women.”

“At the same time, I would like to particularly challenge our women to courageously deepen their participation and appropriate the strength of their numbers for political bargains and to challenge the status quo.”

In her address, the wife of Osun State governor, Mrs Kafayat Oyetola said women should not expect to be gifted space for political relevance just because they are of the female gender.

Mrs Oyetola advised women to develop themselves in content, character and capacity for them to be recognized in the nation’s political arena.

Speaking on the theme, of International Women’s Day,  #BreakTheBias, Mrs Oyetola noted that the theme could only be achieved if women individually and collectively worked together to break every form of bias against the female gender.

“This is the time to break every form of bias, stereotypes and discrimination against women. If we are to evolve a state that guarantees sustainable development and better tomorrow, we must break the bias and make our women active stakeholders in political, economic and social decision-making processes. This need is no longer debatable. Countries that are making progress have taken this for granted.”

Osun State governor’s wife, Mrs Kafayat Oyetola (l) and Mrs Florence Ajimobi at the event.

In a remark, wife of the late former governor of Oyo State, Mrs Florence Ajimobi encouraged women to stand firm to ensure gender equality in the political sphere.

Earlier in an address of welcome, the Osun State Commissioner for Women and Children Affairs, Mrs Bukola Olaboopo had advised women to take proactive steps to break the gender biases in homes, offices, religion and cultural settings.

Highlight of the programme was the launch of the State Gender Equity and Social Inclusion Policy which further accentuates the determination of the present administration to make Osun a better place for men and women to live in unity.

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Politics

Osun APC Primaries: I bear no grudges against anyone – Governor Oyetola

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Osun State governor, Mr Adegboyega Oyetola says he bears no grudge against those who contested against him in last Saturday’s All Progressives Congress, APC Governorship primary election.

Governor Oyetola who stated this in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, CPS, Mr Ismail Omipidan, noted that joining him to contest for the party ticket was an expression of their democratic rights.

He thanked party leaders, supporters, loyalists and critical stakeholders for the huge support they gave him, including trooping out en masse during the primary election.

The governor thanked members of the National and State Assemblies and the cabinet members for standing by him.

Abiodun Adeoye

Security

Gov. Oyetola Assures Nigeria Airforce of His Administration’s Support

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As part of efforts in achieving its vision, the Nigeria Airforce is seeking the collaboration of the Osun State government concerning its Research and Development Centre being built in the state.

The centre is to carry out research into manned and unmanned aircraft, missiles, rockets and other war items.

The Principal Director, Airforce Research and Development Centre, Kaduna, Air Vice-Marshal Moses Onilede stated this during a courtesy visit to Osun State governor, Mr Adegboyega Oyetola at the state Government House, Osogbo.

While expressing appreciation to Governor Oyetola for allocating land to the centre, Air Vice Marshall Onilede said the centre would contribute to the socio-economic development and already established security architecture of the state.

Air Vice-Marshal Onilede explained that the centre’s temporary site in Kaduna could no longer support its goals hence the need to shift to Osun State considering the state’s peaceful nature and development.

Responding, Governor Oyetola expressed the state’s readiness to support the Airforce Research and Development Centre as its presence in the state would help the state’s ambition of having a functional airport.

Governor Oyetola expressed optimism that the collaboration between the centre and the state would help in resuscitating the Nigerian Machine Tools, Osogbo.

Abiodun Adeoye

News

Olubadan’s Demise: Oyetola Condoles With Oyo Govt, Ibadan Indigenes

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Osun State Governor, Alhaji Adegboyega Oyetola has joined Governor Seyi Makinde, government and people of Oyo State in mourning the demise of Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Saliu Akanmu Adetunji, Aje Ogungunniso 1, who died early Sunday morning. 

In a statement released by his Chief Press Secretary, Ismail Omipidan, the governor offered condolences to the royal family, Olubadan-in-Council and all Ibadan indigenes at home and abroad.

He said the demise of the first class traditional ruler which came on the heels of the passage of Soun of Ogbomoso, is another colossal loss to Yorubaland, noting that Olubadan’s death had left a deep void that would be difficult to fill. 

The governor described the late monarch as a respected royal father, exemplary and compassionate leader who showed strong concern and commitment to the welfare of his subjects and the development of Ibadan during his reign. 

Governor Oyetola prayed to Allah to forgive the late traditional ruler and grant his immediate family, Governor Seyi Makinde and the people of Ibadan the fortitude to bear the loss.

Abiodun Adeoye

Politics

Governor Oyetola Signs 129.7 Billion Naira 2022 Budget

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Osun State governor, Mr Adegboyega Oyetola has signed the 2022 budget of 129.7 billion naira.

Speaking at the ceremony, Governor Oyetola commended the legislature for diligent work on the budget and noted that with 83 per cent performance of 2021 budget as at the 3rd quarter, the 2022 budget would witness an improved performance.

Governor Oyetola who said the 2022 budget was developed with a passion for human development and citizens’ welfare, solicited more support from critical stakeholders for improved budget performance.

In his remark, the speaker, Osun State House of Assembly, OSHA, Mr Timothy Owoeye noted that early presentation of the 2022 appropriation bill to the assembly by the governor gave room for thorough screening of budget proposals by government Ministries, Agencies and Departments.

Mr Owoeye who solicited prompt funding of the Osun Internal Revenue Service, OIRS, stressed the need for revenue-generating agencies and departments to double their efforts.

Earlier in a remark, the Osun State Commissioner for Budget and Planning, Professor Yinusa Olalekan noted that the budget had input from citizens across the senatorial districts in the state.

The 2022 budget christened “Budget of Sustainable Development” is 17 billion naira higher than the 2021 budget.

It has over 53 billion naira as recurrent expenditure while capital expenditure takes over 75 billion naira.

Abiodun Adeoye

Education

Support teachers in educating your children – Gov. Oyetola charges parents

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Osun State government has advocated a robust relationship between teachers and parents so as to improve students’ academic performance.

The state governor, Alhaji Adegboyega Oyetola stated this in Osogbo while declaring open the 31st annual congress of the All Nigeria Confederation of Principals of Secondary Schools, ANCOPSS.

Governor Oyetola who said there was the need for parents to complement teachers’ efforts, also tasked schools to leverage technology to promote teaching and learning as Covid continues to pose challenges to nations of the world.

ANCOPSS president, Mr. Emmanuel Ijaodola said the confederation would continue to support Oyetola’s administration for advancing the cause of quality education in the state.

A total of 468 principals across the state are expected to take part in the congress which aimed at finding ways of improving the state education sector.

Abiodun Adeoye

Politics

Osun Govt Releases 708 Million Naira For Pension Arrears

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The Governor of Osun State, Mr. Adegboyega Oyetola has released the sum of Seven Hundred and Eight Million Naira to further offset the pension arrears of retired officers of the State civil service.

Osun State Head of Service, Dr. Festus Olowogboyega Oyebade announced that the sum of Five Hundred and Eight Million Naira of the released sum was approved for the payment of retired civil servants, while an additional sum of One Hundred and Fifty Million Naira was approved for the payment of retirees under the contributory pensions scheme.

In a statement signed by the Head of Service, he added that an additional Fifty Million Naira was approved for the payment of gratuities of retired officers under the old pension scheme.

According to the statement, the list of beneficiaries for the approved money has been pasted on the notice board of the Ministry of Information and Civic Orientation, the State’s Pension Bureau, and the Office of the Head of Service.

Payment of the released funds starts on Tuesday, 5th October 2021.

The statement adds that Governor Oyetola assures all workers, both serving and retired that all efforts will be mustered to always give their welfare the pride of place it deserves.

Adenitan Akinola