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Osun Culture Commissioner, Dr. Obawale felicitates Governor Oyetola on his 67th birthday.

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Sunday Okunade.   The Commissioner for Culture and Tourism in the State of Osun, Dr. Obawale Adebisi has felicitated the State Governor, Mr. Adegboyega Oyetola as he turns 67. A statement signed by the Commissioner and made available to the newsmen described the Governor as a God-sent leader who has been working tirelessly to turn the fortune of the State around.  Dr. Obawale also acknowledged that that the State helmsman also has the love of public servants at heart which necessitated the  prompt payment of salaries as and when due. The political head of the Ministry stressed that the Governor has touched every sector in Osun significantly. According to him, " I see Governor Adegboyega Oyetola as a complete gentleman  and a silent archiever. He is very focused and passionate about the well-being of the people of the State.  " In his  less than three years in Office,it is glearing that he has turned the fortune of the State around despite the pa...

Osun Govt. applauds NEMA for provision of free Agricultural imputs.

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The Governor, State of Osun, Mr Adegboyega Oyetola has commended the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) for providing free Agricultural inputs for farmers whose crops were destroyed by  flood disaster in year 2020.           The Governor gave this commendation at the flag off and presentation ceremony held at AISU, Owode Ede.        The Governor, who was represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Prince Wole Oyebamiji described the  action of NEMA as commendable, considering that it is targeted at cushioning the twin effects of the previous year  flood and  Covid-19 pandemic on farmers in the state.              According to him," Year 2020 was no doubt a tumultuous year for our farmers. Just as we had the debilitating impact of the flood that destroyed many farms, the novel Coronavirus disrupted economic activities around the world in a m...

Osun Finance Commissioner, Oyebamiji praises Governor Oyetola at 67.

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....says he is an epitome of a selfless and sincere leader. Osun Commissioner for Finance, Mr Bola Oyebamiji has congratulated the state helmsman, Governor Adegboyega Oyetola on the occasion of his 67th birthday celebration, describing his as an epitome of a sincere leader. The Commissioner in a congratulatory statement he signed and made available to newsmen through the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Finance, Dr Wale Tijani said the Governor has laid down a marker for the onward development of Osun. Oyebamiji through the statement said the almost three years of Governor Adegboyega Oyetola on the saddle of leadership as the Governor of the state has been laced with unprecedented growth and development to the delight of residents of the state. The statement reads in part, "It will be incomplete to wish our amiable Governor well on his birthday without mentioning the feats God has used him to achieve for our people in the last almost three years of his assum...

2021 World Tourism Day: Osun Govt. pledges to grow the State economy through Tourism.

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  The State Government of Osun has reiterated its plans and aspirations to grow the State economy through Tourism, which is considered as one of the pillars to create wealth and massive employment for the residents in the State. Governor Adegboyega Oyetola made the assertion in Osogbo, the State Capital at the maiden edition of the year 2021 World Tourism Day Celebration with the theme"Tourism for Inclusive Growth: The Osun State Perspective". He stated that his administration has been working tirelessly to grow and build the economy of the State around tourism. The State Governor, who spoke through the Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Dr. Obawale Adebisi observed that there are tourism potentials in Osun which,if properly harnessed, can be a veritable source of revenue for the State. Dr. Obawale further disclossd that the State Government has engaged investor partners, especially on the tourist sites that require  short term development like: Ayikunnugba wat...

2021 Kiriji Day Celebration: Osun, Oyo Govt. advocate continued peace &unity among Yoruba race.

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  Osun Government,under the leadership of Governor Adegboyega Oyetola, and his counterpart in Oyo State, Engr. Seyi Makinde, have charged Yorubas, both at home and in the diaspora, to continue to maintain the prevailing peace and unity, not only being enjoyed between the two sister states,but also among the entire Yoruba race.  The two neighbouring State Governments  gave the  charge at the year 2021 Kiriji day celebration in Imesi Ile, Obokun Local Government Area of  Osun to mark the remembrance of the fallen heroes that fought during the Kiriji war that lasted sixteen years in Yoruba land. Speaking at the event, the Commissioner for Culture and Tourism in the State of Osun, Dr. Obawale Adebisi, who spoke on behalf of Governor Adegboyega Oyetola, noted that the day commemorates the unity, peace and progress for which the longest war of sixteen years was fought in the history of Yoruba land.           ...

Osun Governor, Oyetola Reiterates Committment to Yoruba Cultural, Traditional Development.

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  The Governor of the State of Osun,  Adegboyega Oyetola has reiterated his commitment  to the trado-cultural development of the State, explaining that for the Yorubas to attain it's prime of place among it's peers, the revitalization of Yoruba culture and tradition is imperative.                         The Governor made this assertion in Ila Orangun on the occasion of 2021 Annual Isinro Cultural Festival hosted by the Orangun of Ila, Oba Abdul-Wahab Kayode Oyedotun.  Represented by the State Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Dr. Obawale Adebisi, the Osun helmsman, who congratulated the Monarch for this year's edition of the festival observed that Isinro festival is a major avenue for rescucitating Yoruba culture and tradition, while maintaining that his administration will continue to collaborate with Ila Community to promote Isinro festival. Mr. Oyetola challenged other royal fathers ...

We are determined to take development round Osun- Oyetola.

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    .....as a community laud him  for  restoring  electricity to their area. Governor of Osun, Adegboyega Oyetola has again reiterated the commitment of his administration to take development to every community of the State and continue to put smiles on the faces of the masses. The Governor stated this while playing host to the Landlord Association of Cele/Ako community in Ikire who came to thank the Governor for restoring electricity  to their area after many years in darkness. The Governor who was represented by the Commissioner for Finance, Mr Bola Oyebamiji stated that one of the primary objectives of any responsible Governor is to ensure the growth and development of the entire State. Oyetola stated further that despite the harsh economic situation which the Covid-19 pandemic has caused, his government will continue to put smiles on the faces of the people by ensuring that they enjoy the dividends of democracy. He said the restoration of el...

Osun Govt Reiterates Committment to Workers Training.

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The Present Administration has reinstated its commitment in the training and retraining of its workforce to sharpen their skills and widen their horizon for better performance.                    The Chairman Local Government Service Commission, Elder Tunde Adedeji, stated this while declaring open a (4) day Impovement Workshop on Effective Office Management for Clerical officers on grade levels 04-06 in the Local Government Service.                Elder Adedeji explained that the training programme for the junior officers is important because they are the bedrock of the Local Government Service, hence the need for  them to acquire new trend of work ethics to make them  better leaders in future.                The Commission's Boss, however commended the state Governor, Adegboyega Oyetola who in his magnanimity provided the necessary res...

Osun Govt. Reinstates Commitment to Workers Welfare, says Elder Adedeji.

The Governor of the State of Osun, Adegboyega Oyetola is unrelenting towards ensuring the overall welfare of workers across the State. The Chairman  Local  Government Service  Commission in the State of Osun, Elder Tunde Adedeji stated this during his visitation to Local Government Areas in Isokan and Irewole made up of Isokan South Local Council Development Area, Isokan Local Government Area, Ikoyi Local Government Area, Apomu, Irewole Local Government Area, Ikire and Irewole North Local Council Development area, Wasimi. Elder Adedeji who recalled that the visitation was delayed due to COVID-19 pandemic ravaging the world since 2020, said it is imperative in appreciating the efforts of the workers urging them to continue supporting the administration of Governor Adegboyega Oyetola by rededicating themselves at their duty post, stressing that the State helmsman runs a people centered administration.               He charged the work...

Oyetola Reiterates Committment to Yoruba Cultural Promotion.

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  Governor, State of Osun, Adegboyega Oyetola,  has reiterated his commitment towards promoting Yoruba cultural values  in order to fast track  the development of culture and tourism in the State.  Governor Oyetola who spoke through the Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Dr. Obawale Adebisi stated this in Osogbo during a meeting held with the Committee of  of Yoruba indigenes residing in Ghana.                While affirming that Yoruba indigenes abroad will not be forgotten, the Governor  called for their constant visitation in order to give them a sense of belonging. The State helmsman then reiterated that government is willing  to support Yoruba indigenes abroad who show  readiness to develop their cultural heritage willingly.                       He then thanked the visiting committee from Ghana, led by Prince Olawale J...