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                           Accountants in the Local Government service have been admonished to display utmost integrity, honesty and avoid negligence while discharging their duties.           The chairman Local Government Service Commission, Elder Tunde Adedeji gave the advise today while declaring open a 2day workshop titled “Placement and Preparation of Salaries and  Leave  Bonuses of Local Government Employees “held at the Local Government Service Commission Multi-purpose Hall, Osogbo.            Elder Adedeji opined that, keeping and interpreting financial reports accurately will in no small measure assist in the running of the Local Government councils efficiently.           He noted that it is imperative for accountants in the council areas to be disciplined while engaging in their day to day assignmen...

-mourns Parakoyi of Ikire land, Chief Lawal. Osun Commissioner For Finance, Mr Bola Oyebamiji has condoled with the Akire of Ikire kingdom, Oba Olatunde Falabi and the entire sons and daughters of the ancient town on the demise of the Queen of Akire, Olori Anthonia Aduke Falabi. The Commissioner stated this in a letter of condolence to the Akire of Ikire land and made available to newsmen in Osogbo on Saturday through the Senior Special Assistant to Governor Adegboyega Oyetola on Finance, Dr Wale Tijani. He noted that the late Olori was a woman with a golden heart who has positively impacted the lives of many both young and old, stressing that her presence and warm demeanor will be greatly missed at the palace. The condolence letter reads in part, "I got the news of our Olori with great shock and pain. She was a loving and peaceful woman in all ramification and she will be greatly missed. We mourn mama so much, she was a good woman, the palace will miss her, the entire...

The Governor  of the State of Osun , Mr Adegboyega Oyetola has declared Friday , the 20th of  August, 2021 as a public holiday  in commemoration of this year's  "Isese Day" festival.      A release issued and signed by the state  Commissioner for Home Affairs, Alhaji Tajudeen Lawal on behalf of the State Government said this years "ISESE DAY" will, however, not be marked with the usual  funfare.        Alhaji Lawal said the decision to that effect is anchored on the realisation of the increasing rate of the third wave of CoVID-19 in the country.       The Commissoner on behalf of the State Governor  congratulated the traditional religion worshippers throughout the State just as he also appealed to them to be peaceful and law abiding in their conducts before, during and after the festival.       He equally enjoined them to pray for the growth and development of  State and ...

         -- Beneficiaries Lauds the gesture.        Another  efforts aimed at   empowering  women and the teeming youths who are into livestock farming business in the state of Osun took the centre stage today as the administration of Mr Adegboyega Oyetola  flagged off  the distribution of day old Chicks to over one hundred farmers across the state under a renewed  concept of Osun Broilers Out growers  Production Scheme 3 (OBOPS3) Program.       Commisioner for Agriculture and Food Security, Mr Adedayo Adewole,who was represented by the Director of Livestock Services in the Ministry, Mr Amos   Daramola  disclosed  at the venue of the distribution exercise in  Ara junction,Ede that each of the beneficiaries  is  expected to go home with two thousand day old chicks with vaccines , drugs and feed that would be enough to last between five and...

Governor of the State of Osun, Mr Adegboyega Oyetola has reaffirmed that the well-being of Youths,at all levels,in the State is paramount to his administration.  Governor Oyetola gave the affirmation  at the year 2021edition of International Youth Day Celebration held at the Staff Development Centre, Osogbo, the State Capital.  He maintained that Government knows the importance of youth in the State, trumpeting that this is why he is doing everything possible to engage and develop them positively. The State helmsman use the occasion to isolate some of his achievements for youth which includes: employment of about 18,000 youths, engagement of youths in Agriculture, including clearing and allocation of 100 hecters of land to the youth for farming.  He further revealed that he has discovered that a lot of youth do not know about mining, hence he has resolved to convert the Technical College,Osu to a Minning Institution.He also stated that he has  provid...

 -Charges devotees to obey COVID-19 Protocols.   The State Government of Osun has admonished adherents of all religions in the State to embrace peace and love during and after the celebration of this year's Osun Osogbo Festival. The Commissioner for Culture and Tourism in Osun, Dr. Obawale Adebisi gave the counsel at the Press Conference organized by the Ministry in respect of the year 2021 Osun Osogbo Festival held at the State Secretariat in the State capital. While asserting that religious tolerance is the bedrock of societal peace, the Commissioner harped on the need for all religions' adherents to live in harmony with one another, during and after the festivities, in order to sustain the prevailing peace in the State.  The Commissioner further reiterated that the Oyetola led administration will do everything possible to resist any move by any group or individuals, to use the annual programme to brew trouble. He also charged parents and guardians to warn t...

-says he is a blessing to his Kingdom. Osun Commissioner for Finance, Mr Bola Oyebamiji has felicitated with the Alapomu of Apomu kingdom, Oba Kayode Adenekan Afolabi as the royal father marks his 58th birthday anniversary, describing him as a blessing to Apomu kingdom. Oyebamiji said the highly respected Royal Father has graciously used his resources and networks to enhance the lot of his people and bring colour to his exalted royal office. The Commissioner in a congratulatory statement made available to newsmen in Osogbo by the Senior Special Assistant to Governor Adegboyega Oyetola on Finance, Dr Wale Tijani said Oba Afolabi's type is rare on the face of the earth. Oyebamiji who prayed for long life for the monarch, thanked him for always being a pillar of support to the Adegboyega Oyetola administration in the quest to further develop the entire state, as he has constantly ensured that his domain remain peaceful at all times. The statement reads, “On behalf of mysel...

  Governor of the state of Osun, Adegboyega Oyetola has said, his administration will continue to give necessary support to the growing  clamour for the revival and revitalisation of the dying Yoruba culture and tradition. Mr Oyetola noted that culture with tradition defines a given entity, hence the need to accord the two the necessary  pride of place in the scheme of things.      The Governor stated these at  Kuta on the occasion of Ijo Orisa  Festival hosted by Olowu of Kuta, Oba Adekunle Makama.  Governor Oyetola who was represented by the State Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Dr. Obawale Adebisi, applauded the Monarch for his initiative to organize the festival.      He  noted that Ijo Orisa  is one of the ways to resuscitate the already  dying Yoruba Culture, while maintaining that his administration has done a lot in this regard. Mr Oyetola challenged other royal fathers in the state to k...

*Management By Objective is Oyetolas Focus In Osun Governance*        *....as the duo of Finance and Budget Commissioners harp on payment of taxes by citizens* _*Kingsley Omoyeni*_ Osun Commissioner for Finance, Mr Bola Oyebamiji has assured residents of the state that the Adegboyega Oyetola administration will continue to run his Government through Management by Objective to enhance an all-round development of the state. This is just as the Commissioner for Economic Planning, Budget and Development, Proff. Olalekan Yinusa called on the people to assist the Oyetola administration through payment of their taxes and other levies. The two cabinet members spoke today while addressing residents of Osun West Senatorial District who converged on Ikire for the Citizens' Consultative Engagement Forum organised by the state government in preparation for the 2022 Budget Estimate of the state. Oyebamiji said the Governor, just as he has been doing since the inception...

       ....as the duo of Finance and Budget Commissioners harps on payment of taxes by citizens. Osun Commissioner for Finance, Mr Bola Oyebamiji has assured residents of the state that the Adegboyega Oyetola administration will continue to run his Government through Management by Objective to enhance an all-round development of the state. This is just as the Commissioner for Economic Planning, Budget and Development, Proff. Olalekan Yinusa called on the people to assist the Oyetola administration through payment of their taxes and other levies. The two cabinet members spoke today while addressing residents of Osun West Senatorial District who converged on Ikire for the Citizens' Consultative Engagement Forum organised by the state government in preparation for the 2022 Budget Estimate of the state. Oyebamiji said the Governor, just as he has been doing since the inception of the administration will continue to run an all inclusive and partici...

To improve agriculture in Osun State, the administration of Governor Adegboyega Oyetola today distributed one hundred thousand hybrid cocoa seedlings to farmers . Similarly, it complimented the gesture with the free distribution of agrochemicals and other farm inputs valued at several millions of naira to farmers across the State. The programme which took place at Agric Demonstration Centre, Aisu, Owode-Ede had in attendance, the wife the Governor, Mrs Kafayat Oyetola, Deputy Governor, Mr Benedict Alabi, representative of the Speaker, OSHA, Hon. Olajide Adeyeye, Chief of Staff to the Governor, Dr. Charles Akinola and other notable dignitaries too numerous to mention.                  Speaking at the event, Governor Adegboyega Oyetola disclosed that  agriculture has always been one of the top priorities of his administration which necessitated  willingness  to always provide the necessary platform  for practitio...