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  Sunday Okunade Following the last Friday's Court of Appeal judgment, which affirmed the election of Senator Ademola Adeleke as the duely elected Governor of Osun State in the July 16, 2022 Governorship polls, workers in the public service of the State, this Monday morning, trooped out in their thousands  to solidarise with the Governor and to congratulate him on the victory. Workers who converged on the main entrance of the State Government Secretariat, Abere to usher in the Governor could not hide their feelings as they rejoiced, sang and danced with thunderous chant of the Governor's slogan,"Imole, imole, imole". In his highly elated interactive reaction, which was laced with sacerdotal prayers and heartfelt prophetic utterances for the workers and the State, Governor Ademola Adeleke appreciated God for using the appellate court to upturn the election petition Tribunal judgment which had earlier sacked him from office, enthusing  "this shows that ...

Segilola Babalola As Osun State  joins the rest of the world today to mark World Tuberculosis Day,the Permanent Secretary in the State Ministry of Health, Mr Kayode Adegoke has emphasized the need to increase the level of awareness on eradication of tuberculosis in the State. It would be recalled that the 24th March of every year is set aside by the World Health Organisation (WHO) to raise awareness about Tuberculosis epidemic and to make efforts to eradicate this global and devastating disease.  The Permanent Secretary made the advocacy today at a programme organized to mark Year 2023 edition of world tuberculosis day which was held in the EOC room of the Ministry. The Ministry of Health Boss  who was represented by the Director Of Public Health, Dr Akeem Bello hinted that tuberculosis is preventable and curable. The Career Head in the Ministry also itemized some of the symptoms of tuberculosis disease to include, among others, coughing for more t...

 .... promises to serve them more   Sunday Okunade  Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has given glory to God for the victory at the election petition court of appeal sitting in Abuja. Governor Adeleke who was highly elated and full of gratitudy to God said the victory authenticated  his electoral success at the July 16, 2022 Governorship polls in the State. The Ede born politician expressed delight to the people of his home town, Ede ,Osun in general  for standing by him throughout the period in prayers . He urged people of the State to celebrate in a normal way and not to engage in break down of law and order, stressing that, they should pray for the State and success of his administration in order to keep all his campaign promises. The Governor further stretched hands of fellowship to the opposition party in the state  to join hands with him to run the State. He enjoined people not to lose confidence in judiciary noting that, they a...

Opeyemi Bello  Secretary to the State  Government of Osun,  Alhaji Teslim Igbalaye has called on Muslims to exploit the Holy Month of Ramadan to intensify concentrated  prayers to the Almighty Allah. While wishing all Muslims a successful Ibaadat (religious obligation), Alhaji Igbalaye, in a Ramadan message,  urged them to use the period to rededicate their prayers to Almighty Allah in order to make life easier for all. Osun Scribe also admonished Muslims to imbibe the teachings of the Holy month through being conscious of Allah, and giving  gifts to the needy and the less privileged. He further urged the people to use the Ramadan period to repent from all sins and other social vices by following the teachings of the noble Prophet Muhammad (SAW). Igbalaye also requested the Muslims to intercede for  total end to terrorism, armed banditry, kidnapping, cattle rustling and other crimes bedeviling some parts of Nigeria and the nation in general...

  Sunday Okunade  Governor Ademola Adeleke  has called on the Muslim Community in Osun state to emulate the sacrificial living, self control and intercessory supplications embedded in the teachings of the Holy Month of Ramadan, just as Muslims around the world begins the month long period of fasting. A news release personally signed by the Governor and made available to the newsmen through his Spokesperson, Mallam Olawale Rasheed said, Governor Adeleke wishes to remind Muslims in the State of the real essence of Ramadan as a period of self-reflection, intended to deepen one’s spiritual growth and renew a sense of appreciation for the many blessings of God.  In the release, Governor Ademola Adeleke enunciated: "In this spirit of thanksgiving and reflection, all of us observing Ramadan can strengthen our sense of commitment to equality and  development of our communities. It is a time to offer help to those in need, and serve as an immutable emblem of ...

  Sunday Okunade  Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has charged Osun Babes football club players to step up their games for them to be recording victory in their encounters. Governor Adeleke gave the charge  while watching the football match between Osun Babes FC and Rivers Angels FC, played at the ten thousand capacity, Osogbo City Stadium, Osogbo.  While signifying his intention and love  to develop Sports in Osun, Governor Adeleke explained this is why he is leaving no stone unturned in order to see that the flag of the State fly high in the area of Sports among other States of the Federation. The State helsman who performed the official kick off of the match was welcome to the stadium amidst massive crowd of football lovers who were on ground to watch the football competition. It was a serious encounter between the two teams but the match later ended 2-1 in favour of the visiting Rivers Angels. After the competition, the Governor was t...

   .... says he will deliver on his campaign promises to the people Oni Olugbenga Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has presented the staff of Office and instrument of appointment to Oba Olaoye Yinusa Oyelayo Akanbi, the Atolugbu of Ejemu Oke-Oba, and Oba Sawiyu Ayinla Alao, the Oniran of Ilu Iran Oke-Osun,both in Ayedire Local Council Development Area in Osun State.    While speaking during the presentation of the staff of office to the Royal Highnesses, Senator Ademola Adeleke said their appointments as kings in their separate domain went through the due process . He appealed to residents of the Local Council to shun acts of violence and continue to sustain the existing peace they have been known for.  Governor Adeleke, who was represented at the occasion by the Deputy Govenor, Prince Kolawole Adewusi, enjoined the people of the Local Council to join hands with their new monachs for the progress, unity and peace of their land. The Govern...

 .... charges Ministry of Justice to fast track PWDs bills implementation   Sunday Okunade  In furtherance of the activities marking his 100 days in office, Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke today distributed a multi-million naira worth of mobility aids to 240 selected persons with disabilities across the State. The mobility aids were given to the persons with disabilities who were drawn from different clusters such as deaf, albino, spina cord and physical disability,among others. The programme, organized by the Ministry of Youth, Sports and Special Needs,held at the Local Government Service Commission Hall, State Secretariat, Abere, was graced by the Deputy Governor, Prince Kola Adewusi, Secretary to the State Government, Alhaji Teslim Igbalaye, Head of Service, Mr Ayanleye Aina, Permanent Secretaries, Executive Secretaries, Persons with disabilities and political bigwigs,to mention but a few. While speaking, Governor Ademola Adeleke mandated the M...

  Opeyemi Bello Osun State Government, today,  in Osogbo, inaugurated the State Census Security and Logistics Committee.  The inauguration ceremony which was held in the Exco Lounge of the Governor's Office was performed by the State helmsman, Senator Ademola Adeleke. The Secretary to the State Government Honourable Teslim Igbalaye inaugurated the Committee on behalf of  Governor Ademola Adeleke. Speaking through the Secretary to the State Government, Alhaji Teslim Igbalaye, Governor Adeleke promised to support the Committee with all necessary assistance for the successful conduct of 2023 Census. While thanking all the Service Chiefs for the their prompt response to security challenges in the State before, during and after the election, the Governor  charged them to do more for the State and for entire nation as a whole. He then assured that the State Government will give full support to the Committee in order to enable it perform the assignment effi...

  Sunday Okunade  Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke today received the report of the Committee on Staff Audit, Appointment and Promotion Review. The report briefing which was held at the State Government Secretariat complex, Abere had in attendance the Deputy Governor, Prince Kola Adewusi, Head of Service, Mr Ayanleye Aina and top political functionaries. Receiving the report, Governor Adeleke thanked the Committee for doing a great job and for making themselves available  to serve the State. He decried the lacadesical attitude of the last administration to civil service, noting that many things have to be reviewed. The Governor therefore promised to study the reports and the accompanying recommendations with a view to issuing a white paper on it. Senator Adeleke charged the Committee not to hesitate  in making further necessary recommendations. While presenting the report, the Chairman of the Committee, Dr. Muyiwa Oladimeji appreciated the Gov...

Jide Akano The Coordinating Director in Osun State Local Government Service Commission (LGSC), Barr. Lekan Babalola has advocated reading for self development, in one's area of responsibility, as a tool for towering above others in any profession. He observed that reading for a particular purpose, at a particular time, in the case of an examination can be easily done by anybody as knowledge acquired at that particular time may not live with someone because it is usually temporal.  Barr. Babalola gave the advocacy while declaring open a day orientation training for the newly converted Administrative Officers in the State Local Government Service. While emphasizing the need for the Administrative Officers to be avid readers, the Coordinating Director counseled them: "Every matter in the service must of necessity pass through your table. It therefore becomes imperative for you to know something about everything in order to enable you have an informed opinion, and be a...

Segilola Babalola Over three hundred thousand flood victims in Ejigbo and it's environs have benefited from NEMA and Osun State Government  relief materials put together through Osun State Emergency Management Agency(OSEMA) The General Manager Osun State Emergency Management Agency,Mr Amos Adejinle disclosed this at Tailor's Hall,Ejigbo, venue of  the flag - off ceremony organized for the distribution of relief materials in Ejigbo Local Government. Mr Adejinle recalled that,"in the past, there had been various forms of flood  in Ejigbo and it's environs which  had rendered some of residents homeless." He however lauded  the proactive and pragmatic steps of  Governor Ademola Adeleke in collaborating with the National Emergency Management Agency ( NEMA) for the provision of  massive relief materials to the flood victims in Ejigbo. He further appreciated the State helmsman  for his collaborative  effort,in goo...

   .... promises residents to expect more satisfaction from his govt.   Sunday Okunade In line with the goals and aspirations of the Osun Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke,to see to the welfare of both workers and the Pensioners in the State, no fewer than 119 retirees ,which cut across the civil service, Parastatals and tertiary institutions, today received  bond certificates to the tune of #632,952,655.56. The bond certificates presentation which is part of the activities lined up to mark 100 days in office of the administration of Governor Adeleke was held at the Local Government Service Commission Hall, State Secretariat, Abere. In his remarks, the State helmsman  apologized, on behalf of the State, to Pensioners for the ill treatment of the past, noting that it is unfortunate that workers that have laboured for the success and development of the State were neglected and not catered for by past government. He e...

Jide Akano The newly converted officers in the Department of Community Development, Education, Information,Youth, Sports and Culture,in the Local Government Service of Osun State, have been admonished to keep abreast of new trends and developments in their chosen profession. Osun State Head of Service, Mr Ayanleye Aina gave the admonition in Osogbo at an orientation programme organized by the Local Government Service Commission for the newly converted/advanced officers in the council areas. While emphasizing the need for training and retraining of public servants, Mr Aina,who is apparently conversant with the nitty gritty of community development, observed that things are no longer what it used to be in the practice of the profession. He then counselled the community workers:" In view of the fact that community development like every other sector is dynamic,there are new trends which you have to imbibe.So, training is very key in order to forge ahead in thi...

 ..... urges people to vote for PDP candidates in the coming election     Sunday Okunade  Osun Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has reiterated his commitment to building Osun of his dream and to make her become the best among its peers in the Country.  Governor Adeleke stated this in Iragbiji, and Osogbo during the mop up campaign rally for the forthcoming State Assembly election slated for Saturday. He noted that his passion is based on developing Osun and give it a facelift. The Governor who was warmly received by mammoth party fatefuls and people of the cities with singing and dancing, assured the people that all the abandoned projects by the previous administration will be completed in no distant time. While counting some of his achievements within the first 100 days, among which are prompt payment of workers salaries, and pensions, completion of the first phase of Osogbo/Ikirun/Ila-Odo road; sinking of borehole across the 332 wards across the ...

 ....... seeks more support from the people    Sunday Okunade  In celebration of his 100 days in office,Osun State, Governor Ademola Adeleke today reeled out his unprecedented achievements in the State to the public. Governor Adeleke stated this during a press briefing held at the Government Secretariat, Abere where newsmen, drawn from both electronic and print media,converged to capture the scorecards of the present administration. He re-iterated that his administration is poised on delivering good governance by  fulfilling his campaign promises and satisfying people- oriented needs,adding that ,"in his quest to dish out dividends of democracy to the people, he became blind to party affiliation". The first citizen of the State also said all abandoned property and projects by previous administration were redefined and completed. Governor Adeleke used the opportunity to list some of the ongoing and completed projects which included: provision of boreh...

Segilola Babalola The representative of the Director General of National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Zonal Coordinator Southwest covering Ogun,Oyo and Osun States, Mr Akiode Saheed  has hinted  that not less than two hundred and fifty ( 250) flood victims in Ilesa East Local Government would benefit from the distribution of the Federal Government relief materials in Osun State.  Mr Akiode disclosed this at the venue of the flag-off ceremony organized for the distribution of the relief materials at Ilesa Grammar School. As Mr.Akiode reported:"About 5 local government areas were affected by the flood that occurred in the state sometimes last year. Consequently,  the Federal Government, through NEMA and OSEMA,  conducted on the spot assessment, under the directive of the State Government, to ascertain the level of damage caused by the flood. Our intervention here today is a clear manifestation of the fact that the Federal Government cares and is...

   ..... admonishes Osun residents to fully participate in the exercise    Sunday Okunade As the national population census draws nearer, Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has charged the National Population Commission (NPC) to ensure that the exercise is free from error so that it would be acceptable to all and sundry. Governor Adeleke gave the charge today in his Country Home, Ede, during the courtesy visit paid on him by the NPC Commissioner in the State, Senator Mudashiru Hussain. He asserted that population census is critical for national planning and to meet the needs of the people in terms of infrastructures, services and general development, adding that the history of the exercise in the Country is fraught with controversies which must be avoided this time around. The State helmsman also harped on the need to deploy appropriate technologies in the head count so that its accuracy can be enhanced.  Governor Ad...

..... inducts new environmental health officers in LGs Jide Akano Osun State Head of Service, Mr. Ayanleye Aina has identified training and retraining as a major key to success in all human endeavors. Mr. Aina made the assertion while declaring open a day induction/orientation programme organized by the State Local Government Service Commission for the newly converted Environmental Health Officers in the local government service. Addressing the newly converted Environmentalists, the most senior civil servant in Osun posited:"The world is not static, it is dynamic. In view of the fact that things are changing, you must therefore be constantly trained in order to be in tune with new ideas, new techniques and new methods in your chosen profession." He further admonished the new Environmental Health Officers to imbibe the public service ethics of hardwork, honesty and punctuality along with the rudiments of their new cadre so that they can go far in service. While rem...