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End of the year party: Osun Governor's Wife reiterates assurance for all inclusive Government

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  BOLARINWA ADERETI Osun State Wife of the Governor, Mrs Adeleke has reiterated her husband, Senator Ademola Adeleke's commitment to run an all inclusive government without excluding women and children.     Wife of the Governor, Mrs Adeleke, who was represented by Hon.( Mrs) Ayobola Awolowo gave the assurance during end of the year party ,organized by the office of the Wife of  the  Governor in collaboration with the Ministry of Women, Children and Social  Affairs, held at the Government House Lawn, GRA , Osogbo. Mrs Awolowo harped on the need for children, as future leaders, to be inculcated with leadership qualities that will adequately prepare them for future leadership challenges.  She emphasized that the focus of the event was to give the children, irrespective of their background, within the State the opportunity to savour the joy of the prevailing  season as well as create an avenue for them to relate with their peers. She ...

End of the year party: Osun First Lady reiterates assurance for all inclusive Government

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Bolarinwa Adereti Osun State First Lady, Mrs  Adeleke has reiterated her husband, Senator Ademola Adeleke's commitment to run an all inclusive government without excluding women and children.     Wife of the Governor who was represented by Hon.( Mrs) Ayobola Awolowo gave the assurance during the edition of year 2022 end of the year party, organized by the office of the Wife of the  Governor in collaboration with the Ministry of Women, Children and Social  Affairs, held at the Government House Lawn, GRA , Osogbo. Mrs Adeleke harped on the need for children, as future leaders, to be inculcated with leadership qualities that will adequately prepare them for future leadership challenges.  She emphasized that the focus of the event was to give the children, irrespective of their background, within the State the opportunity to savour the joy of the prevailing  season as well as create an avenue for them to relate with their peers. She then d...

Service to God and humanity remains my watchword - Bola Oyebamiji

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.. as Ansar-U-deen Muslim Society of Nigeria holds annual prayer session for Ex-Finance Commissioner ..bags award of meritorious dervice to the State. The Ikire residence of Ex-Osun Finance Commissioner, Mr Bola Oyebamiji was turned to a Mecca of some sort as the Ansar-U-deen Muslim Society, Irewole Chapter converged in their numbers for the annual prayers session for the Asiwaju of Ikire land. The occasion which had a mammoth crowd of both old and young in attendance was also used to welcome Oyebamiji back home with an award of Meritorious Service after serving the State under the administration of Governor Adegboyega Oyetola. The Ansar-U-deen society and the crowd prayed for the continued growth and development of the Oyebamiji family, Ikire land and Osun State at large, while also seeking the face of Almighty Allah for Mr Gboyega Oyetola to reclaim his mandate. Leading the prayer session, Chief Imam, Ansar-ud-deen society, Ikire, Alhaji Badmus Monsuru Adekunl...

Adeleke promises all round development in Ijesaland

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Tobiloba Awofadeju-Taiwo Osun State Governor, Sen. Ademola Adeleke, has promised to ensure  all round development in Ijesaland.  Adeleke made the promise while speaking at the 2022 Iwude Ijesa festival held in Ilesha. The Governor, who was represented by his Deputy, Kola Adewusi, appreciated the people of Ijesaland for their support during the July 16 governorship election, promising that they will all benefit from his forthcoming dividends of democracy. He urged the people of Ijesaland and the State in general to massively vote for his party, Peoples Democratic Party, in the 2023 general elections.  Speaking at  event, the Speaker, Osun State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Timothy Owoeye, commended the Ijesa people for their unity and commitment to the development of the area. Owoeye urged the entire Ijesaland to always embrace peace and toe the path of progress. In his royal message, the Owa Obokun of Ijesaland, Oba Dr Adekunle Aromolan enjoined Ijesa sons...

I'm passionate about sports development in Osun- Governor Adeleke

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 Sunday Okunade  Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has disclosed that his passion for sports development in Osun is second to none. Governor Adeleke disclosed this  during a meeting held with an Ex- International footballer, Victor Moses, in Lagos. He added that sports is one of the major pillars of development in the world, noting that if harnessed properly, it is capable of providing jobs for the youth, thereby reducing unemployment and thuggery in the nation. He further stated that during his inaugural speech, he isolated development of youth as his top priority, promising to  do everything within his power to promote youth development. The Governor also charged the retired footballer to assist the State in  promoting sports, especially football. He enthused that Osun is blessed with football talents, and will not want the talents to be a waste, stressing that there are lots of youths who are citizens of Osun that are doing the State pr...

Osun Governor, Adeleke approves payment of December salary to workers, pensioners

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Sunday Okunade The Executive Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke has approved the payment of December 2022 salaries and pensions. This was contained in a statement released by the Spokesperson to the Governor, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, explained 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. As the cleaning up of state finance continues, His Excellency, the state Governor restated his committment to fulfilling the obligations of the state to workers on the payroll of Osun state. " I have as a priority number one the welfare of workers especially our civil and public servants. Our workers should be rest assured that all issues affecting their welfare will continue to receive urgent attention of state. That is the first item on my administration's five point agenda", Governor Adeleke affirmed.

Gov. Adeleke charges Osun indigenes in diaspora to invest in the State

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  Sunday Okunade   Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has charged the citizens of the State in the diaspora to return home to establish companies so as to jointly develop the State. Governor Adeleke gave the charge today during the official commissioning of Blue Crescent Limited, Ede. The Governor who was very enthusiastic commended the CEO of the company for taking a bold step to establish the company in his home land. He noted that the company will provide employment opportunities for the people, especially the teeming youths.  " I like development at all levels and this is why I have taken it upon myself to ensure that Osun is well developed infrastructurally and, I promised not to disappoint you. " I want to charge you to embark on quality wares which can stand the test of time. " I am very proud of you because, there are lots of Ede citizens in the diaspora who are making it but forget to establish companies in their homestead in order to give ...

Oyetola left #407.32B debt for my administration - Osun Governor

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   Sunday Okunade   Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has disclosed that the administration of the immediate past Governor, Adegboyega Oyetola left a debt to the tune of Four hundred and seven billion, thirty two million Naira (#407.32B) for his administration in the State, without determining the amount owed the contractors. The Governor disclosed this today at a monthly meeting of the Royal Fathers in the State held at the State Secretariat complex, Osogbo, the State Capital. He said the purpose of the meeting was to present the official debt profile of Osun  State as at November 30th, 2022, as received from the Office of the Accountant General of the State, to the Traditional Rulers. He explained that his administration inherited eight outstanding loan facilities from the previous government, apart from salaries and pension debts which is scheduled to be repayed for twenty-eight years. Governor Adeleke explained that the only fun...

Rid motor parcks in Osun of thugs and miscreants- Governor Adeleke charges Transportation Committee

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   Sunday Okunade  Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has charged the newly inaugurated Committee on Transportation to rid all motor parks in the State of thugs and other unwholesome acts to ensure that parks are  safe, productive and enjoyable for all and sundry. Governor Adeleke gave the charge at the Swearing-in ceremony of the newly constituted Transportation Committee in Osogbo, the State Capital. He said his administration is determined to sanitize motor parks across the State noting that, he can no longer allow parks in Osun state  to be breeding grounds for thuggery and lawlessness. He further stated that, his goal is to develop modern transport terminals, urging the Committee to study and review the current park system, propose new park management model and develop an implementation plan for all parks across the State.  Governor Adeleke  therefore charged the Committee to take the assignment with all seriousness. ...

2023: I will unify Nigeria if elected as President, says Atiku

 Sunday Okunade  The Peoples Democratic Party Presidential Candidate, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar has assured Nigerians of his readiness to unify and stabilize Nigeria if elected as the nation President in the coming 2023 general election. Atiku declared this in Ile-Ife, Ilesha and Osogbo during his visit to the palaces of the three Monachs to seek royal blessings from them. The former Vice-president said the unity of the  Country is sacrosanct, adding that the present administration has bastardized everything in Nigeria which, according to him,calls for taking proactive steps before it is too late. Alhaji Abubakar further stressed that if elected, he will restructure Nigeria and do everything humanly possible to redeem the lost glory and honour of the Country. He also stated that his administration will put a stop to the issue of insecurity, kidnapping, joblessness and eradicate poverty in the land. The Presidential Candidate assured Nigerians that the economy of the Country w...

Osun Governor, Senator Adeleke charges newly sworn-in HOS on effective service delivery

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  ......Promises to prioritize workers welfare  Sunday Okunade Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has charged the newly sworn-in Head of Service to make effective service delivery his wartchword in other to jointly move the State forward. Governor Adeleke stated this today at the Swearing -in ceremony of the new State Head of Service, Mr Ayanleye Aina held at the State Secretariat complex, Osogbo, the State Capital. He noted that workers play a prominent role in  moving the State forward, stressing that  the role of workers in  State building cannot be undermined. The Governor further charged workers to  give the Head of Service  maximum support, alerting that he  cannot do the job alone. Governor Adeleke however promised to prioritize workers welfare, adding that his  administration mantra remains, "Government of workers, for the workers and by the Workers". In his response, the new State Head of Service, Mr...

PDP should face governance and stop misleading the public on Osun finance- Oyebamiji

....says Oyetola's administration has a record of credible governance and owe no salary Immediate past Commissioner for Finance in Osun, Mr Bola Oyebamiji has asked the People's Democratic Party to face governance for the good of Osun people instead of misleading the populace on finance matters. Oyebamiji in a statement said it beats one’s imagination why Governor Adeleke’s government is making issues about the State’s stock of Salary arrears, accumulated Pension, and contractual obligations most of which were attributable to the previous administration. The statement is a reaction to a recent press release by the PDP government which alleged that the Oyetola administration left humongous debt behind. The statement which is tagged: "Osun Financial Situation Under Oyetola's Watch And The Many Misrepresentation By PDP Government" reads in part, "From the events of the last one-week, discerning citizens of Osun State would have sensed the signal that Osun is in ...