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...  pledges renewed commitment   to work Olugbenga Oni The newly appointed Permanent Secretary retained in the Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Mr. Olufemi Ogundun, has expressed appreciation to Governor Ademola Adeleke  for his elevation to the prestigious post in the service of the State. Ogundun expressed the appreciation in his office while speaking with members of staff  who came to rejoice with him on his new appointment. The Ministry boss, who described his new appointment as a surprise and gift from God,pledged to use his new position to work for the growth and development of the State  According to him, "I must sincerely thank God and Governor Ademola Adeleke for this elevation and I consider this as a higher call to service. "I see this as a challenge to do more for my state, I am also using this medium to charge all members of staff of the Ministry to unite and be more dedicated to work; this is a new era and things s...

The Igbajo Concerned Youth Development Group (ICYDG) Lagos State branch have called for urgent intervention of Governor Ademola Adeleke of the state to the current Kingship tussle in the ancient Igbajo community in Osun State. The Youths who expressed worried over continuous protests of some ruling houses and residents of the community said the issues of kingship in the community if care is not taking, may throw the peaceful town to something else while urging the governor to act fast on the issue. In a press statement issued and made available to newsmen on Friday jointly signed by the President and Secretary of the group, Comrade Mathew Olaolu Ajibola and Comrade John Bolaji, urged Mr Governor to check the process that produced Prince Adegboyega Famodun as the king and release white paper to that effect so that some ruling houses will know where they belongs to. According to the group, some ruling houses insisted that the incumbent monarch was imposed by the immediate pas...

        Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has charged stakeholders in child education and child development to be alive to their responsibilities to secure a brighter future for them and the society at large.        The Governor  who gave the charge in his address, at this year's children's day organised by the office of the Governor's wife in conjunction wIth the  State Ministry of Women, Children and Social Affairs, Abere  had in attendance sizeable numbers of invited Schools drawn from both public and private across the thirty Local Governments areas of the State.       He noted that, meeting the need of the future's leaders in the rapid changing world requires collective efforts of all and sundry to build a non- chaotic egalitarian society.       The state helmsman ably represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Alhaji Teslim Igbalaye opined that, future belongs to the vi...

    Tobiloba Taiwo-Awofadeju  Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has eulogized the Federal Government of Nigeria for enlisting four of it's historical sites as National Monument. The sites include Obafemi Awolowo University Quardrangle buildings that consist of about sixteen buildings, Ifa temple in Ile-Ife, Opa Oranmiyan Grove and Shrine and Olumirin waterfalls, Erin-Ijesha. Governor Adeleke gave the commendation through the  Coordinating Director, Ministry of Culture and Tourism, Mrs Solabomi Akinsola, during a visitation to the tourist sites in Ile-Ife,in an attempt to finalize  arrangements with the team of officers from the National museum, Osogbo, National Museum Village, Ile Ife and the State Ministry of Culture and Tourism. Mrs Akinsola, when speaking on behalf of the State Government, said the residents of Osun will be grateful if the sites could be declared as world Heritage sites, and also promised that the State Government will do eve...

  Segilola Babalola                        Osun Ministry of Health, in collaboration with TB Unit of the Primary Health Care Development Board ,and other Stakeholders, had observed children Tuberculosis  test week   to ensure a TB free future for all  children in the State The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Health, Mr Kayode Adegoke disclosed this through the State TB Program Manager, Dr Deji Gbadamosi  during an interaction with the press in Osogbo. The Permanent Secretary stressed further that the Program is an annual - week long event that aims to raise awareness about the importance of testing children for Tuberculosis(TB). The event gave  parents, caregivers, health workers and the general public the opportunity to come together and learn about TB testing in children. Mr Adegoke also stated that this year testing week took place between May 22nd and May 26th 2023,during whic...

Opeyemi BELLO Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has urged intending pilgrims to this year’s Hajj in Saudi Arabia to pray for the insecurity and economic revival of Nigeria during the holy pilgrimage. Addressing the 1835 intending pilgrims,which is the highest in the history of Osun State, at a farewell programme organised for them, which was held at State Secretariat Mosque Complex Abere,the Governor observed that the economic hardship and insecurity confronting the country require the concerted prayers of all and sundry. The State Helmsman, who was represented by the Secretary to the State Government,Alhaji Teslim Igbalaye, appreciated the efforts of the management of the Osun State Muslims Pilgrims Welfare Board in facilitating the arrangements so far.  He also prayed the Almighty Allah to crown their efforts with a resounding success,alerting that the State Government will not tolerate any lapses during the Hajj operation. In his words of admonition to the...

Jide Akano An appeal has gone to the new NULGE Executive of Osun Local Government Service Commission(LGSC), not to despise the small beginning of the branch,as it harbingers a lot of benefits. This impression was made by the Coordinating Director in the Local Government Service Commission,Barr.Lekan Babalola at the inauguration of the pioneering  Executive members of the Branch which was held in the Multipurpose Hall of the Commission,Abere. The Carrear Head of the Agency,who recalled the failed attempt to secure the branch in 1996,when he was a junior staff in the Commission, expressed delight to witness the reality of the vision. While assuring the labour leaders that the Commission is blessed with responsible,progressive and revolutionary management team,Barr.Babalola promised maximum cooperation to enhance NULGE assignment in the branch. He then counseled the union executive to be civil in their dealings with the authorities, promising that they would not be denied ...

... challenges everyone to support the government in their care Suleehat Akanbi Wife of Osun State Governor, Chief (Mrs) Titilola Adeleke has described all children as special gifts from God who should be given all necessary care and attention they deserve. Apparently anchoring on the need for some of them with one form of physical challenge or the other to be given  special consideration, Mrs Adeleke emphasised that doing so will give them a sense of hope and belonging like other children who are without challenges. Mrs Adeleke  who identified openly with  Orphans and Children with Special needs made these remarks as part of activities to mark the year 2023 Children's day. Represented by  Chief (Mrs) Motunrayo Adebimpe Omolade, she expressed delight to be present at the event which held at the School for Special Needs, Opposite Fakunle Comprehensive High School, Along Ikirun road, Osogbo, the Osun State Capital. She si...

Kingsley 'Kunle Omoyeni The administration of Senator Ademola Adeleke has commenced process for the dualisation of Old Garage - Oke Fia - LAMECO Junction Road In Osogbo, Osun State Capital. The process include: joint site measurement and enumeration of landed properties to be separated from road ways, for necessary documentations, being carried out by the Ministry of Works and Transport,in collaboration with the Ministry Of Lands, Office of the Surveyor General and the State Capital Territory Development Authority. According to a briefing by the Director of Highways, Ministry of Works Transport, Engr. Basiru Bello, notification for various contractors to tender will follow. He added that each contractor will submit his/her  bid online where opening of tender will be made and the most qualified for the job will be chosen in line with the dictates of the State Public Procurement Agency. Engr. Bello stated further that after appropriate drawings and designs have been made ...

... project to commence immediately Kingsley 'Kunle Omoyeni Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has approved the construction of a dual carriage way on the Akoda - Cottage Junction - Oke Gada - Ido Osun - Ofatedo road. The 23 kilometer  dualisation work also has a spur which will take care of Oke Gada - Army Barrack-Ara Junction and INEC Junction - Egbedi Junction. The project will commence immediately with a combined team of the Ministry of Works and Transport, Ministry of Lands and the Office of the Surveyor General all at the sight for a low key flaggoff. Coodinating the flagg-off at the Cottage Junction, Ede, the Director of Highways at the Ministry of Works, Engr. Basiru Bello said the Governor granted the approval of the project with the aim of opening up all major towns in the State. He said the Governor believes that the economic prosperity of any society begins with good infrastructure in place, especially well dualised roads which will attract investo...

... says rural roads are key to economic growth Olayemi Olojede Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has pledged the support of the present administration to the Osun Rural Access and Agricultural Marketing Project( RAAMP) because of its critical role as an agent of rural development. The Governor stated this while delivering a keynote addres at a one day State level stakeholders workshop on Road Sector Reforms held in Osogbo. The Governor said the aim of the project which is to improve rural access and agricultural marketing as well as strengthening the financing and institutional base for effective development is very encouraging. The Governor who was represented by the Solicitor General/ Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Justice, Mrs Morufat Adekemi Bello explained that the importance of road sector cannot be overemphasized to the successful implementation of the project. He added that the development, management and maintenance of rural and urban roads is one of ...

  Opeyemi BELLO In his quest to fulfill his campaign promise to improve healthy living status among Osun people,  Osun State Governor, through the State Primary Healthcare Development Board, has commenced distribution of drugs and medical consumables to the 445 non-focal health centres across the State. The drugs and medical consumables which are scheduled for distribution to the  three senatorial districts in the state,are to be accessed, free of charge, from primary health care centres across the state. Executive Secretary, State Primary Healthcare Development Board,Dr. Samson Fabiyi disclosed that necessary drugs had been provided in primary healthcare centres across the state, and that the State Government would not relent in giving  necessary support and aid to all government health centres in the state. Dr. Fabiyi stated further that the grassroots is where health care delivery should be addressed first, hence the distribution of drugs to PHCs will ...

 .... promises not to underestimate the privilege     Tobiloba Taiwo-Awofadeju As part of the efforts of Osun State Government to bring Yoruba cultural heritage sites to limelight and  world standard, the State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has appreciated the United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) for recommending four of its sites as national monument and to become world heritage sites.  The Governor gave the commendation during the inspection to the tourist sites located in Ile-Ife which are: Quardrangle buildings which consist of about sixteen buildings inside Obafemi Awolowo University Ile ife; Ifa Temple; Opa Oranmiyan Grove and Shrine as well as Olumirin water fall Erin Ijesha. The team comprised of the Curator, National Museums Village, Ile-Ife, Mr Ogunmola Nathaniel,  the Coordinating Director, Ministry of Culture and Tourism, Mrs Solabomi Akinsola, Executive Secretary, Council for Art and Culture, ...

  Opeyemi BELLO Governor of Osun, Senator Ademola Adeleke,has  performed the official flag off of the 2023 Maternal, Newborn and Child Health (MNCH) week in the State. The initiative which is in partnership with the Save One Million Lives Programme for Results (SOML) and United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF) is targeted at delivering a package of basic interventions that are highly effective in reducing child mortality and improving mother and child health. Addressing nursing mothers and Health workers at the flag off of the programme which held at the Ayegbaju International Market, Osogbo, the State capital, Governor Adeleke said MNCH Week was aimed at improving child survival and development and improving maternal health of the people of the State. Governor  Adeleke  who was  represented by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Health, Kayode Adegoke stated that his administration has begun to  record a remarkable achievements in the heal...

  Sunday Okunade The Southwest Coordinator of  National Association of Traders, Mrs Odunayo Danjuma has pinpointed that the emagence of Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has given Osun economy a facelift as it has started experiencing a new dawn. Mrs Danjuma stated this during a courtesy visit paid on the State Governor in his office, State Secretariat, Abere. She noted that since emergence of Governor Adeleke in Osun,the State economy has improved tremendously even to the extent of impacting positively on Oyo State economy. She equally congratulated the Governor on his victory at the Supreme Court, which affairmed him as the authentic Governor of the State. She spoke further, "Mr Governor, I want to congratulate you for your victory at Supreme Court. "I want to tell you that within the few months you took over the leadership in Osun, Osun economy has improved in no small measure because, formerly, we traders in Oyo State have wr...

Tobiloba Taiwo-Awofadeju The sudden death of a popular Osogbo-born Nollywood Actor, Murphy Afolabi has been described as a monumental loss to Osun State and the movie industry, particularly at a time when the deceased experience and expertise would be needed most. This impression was made by the Coordinating Director in the Ministry of Culture and Tourism,Mrs Solabomi Akinsola during a condolence visit paid on the duo of the State Governor of Theatre Arts and Motion Pictures Practitioners Association of Nigeria, Alhaji Morufu Olayiwola as well as the family of the departed legendary Actor who gave up the ghost on Sunday,May 14,2023. The condolence visit  was paid,on behalf of the State Government by the Career Head of Culture and Tourism Ministry as well as the Executive Secretary,Osun State Council For Arts and Culture, Mrs Solape Abolarin accompanied by members of Staff in the Ministry.    When delivering the Osun State Governor's message Mrs Akinsola who expressed the ...

  Sunday Okunade Stress has been described as a state of mental or emotional strain or tension resulting from adverse or demanding circumstances. A Consultant Psychiatrist, Dr. Adeoye Oyewole made this known today during his paper presentation at a workshop organized by the final year Students of Fountain University, Osogbo, for journalists drawn from across all media sectors, held in the University. He noted that the impact of stress on mental health of Nigerian Journalists intensifies daily in their quest to get timely relevant stories, emphasising that contents of most stories could be depressing. He highlighted some of the dangers inherent in not managing stress which are, ulcer and poor concentration, among others. Dr. Oyewole however advised Journalists to capitalize on the most important things in order to reduce unnecessary stress,charging them to  always find time to  rest in their own interest. He urged them  to  do away with alcohol, advan...

The Environmental Health Officers Association of Nigeria (EHOAN), Osun State Chapter has joined numerous people of the state to felicitate with Governor Ademola Adeleke on his victory at the Supreme Court on Tuesday. In a congratulatory message made available to journalists in Osogbo the Osun State capital by the State President, Sanitarian Ola Sunday Olufemi and Secretary, Sanitarian Akinola Raphael Olutayo on Friday, described the victory at the Supreme Court as will of God and hope of people of Osun come to fruition. The statement emphasized that the judgement has further revalidated Governor Ademola Adeleke's mandate freely given him by the people of the state during the July 16 governorship election in the state. The Osun EHOAN said further that the Supreme Court judgement has reinforced love and confidence the people of the state have in the governor to deliver good governance to the people, describing him as a round peg in a round hole while admonishing Mr Govern...

Segilola Babalola The Director Medical Services & Disease Control, Osun State Primary Health Care Board, Dr Adewale Aderibigbe has inaugurated  the newly created Technical Working Group that will steer the ship of the Social Behaviour Change Communication (SBCC)  in the State.   The inauguration took place  at  the Ideal Nest  Hotel, Osogbo at the end of a 3- day workshop organized for relevant Stakeholders in the State.  The newly inaugurated executive members are: Mrs. Modupe Williams who serves as the Chairperson, while the Vice Chairman is Mr Gideon Adegboye. Others are: Treasurer, Mr Akande  Sina; The PRO, Mrs Akinlabi Roseline, while the Secretary is Mrs Adeniji Taiwo. Dr  Aderibigbe admonished the SBCC Technical Working Group to put in their best in  discharging their various duties. Speaking earlier, the Osun State Program Manager for The Change Initiative ( TCI), Dr. Adebusola Oyeyemi stated  that the main o...

Segilola Babalola In its effort to promote positive health care delivery and increase patronage of health facilities based on proven theories and models of behavioural change, Osun State Primary Health Care Development Board (OPHCDB) in collaboration with a  non governmental organization,The Challenge Initiative (TCI), has organized a 3-day workshop for health promotion officers, primary  health care practitioners and the media in Osun state. The workshop was held between Tuesday 9th and Thursday 11th of May 2023 at the Ideal Nest Hotel, Osogbo, Osun state. The State Health Educator, Mrs Taiwo Adeniji outlined the four main  objectives of the workshop which include: to identify  issues on the areas of health promotion and Social Behavioural Change(SBC) in Osun State, to review the National Social Behavioural Change strategy document for adoption or adaption,to develop the Osun State Social Behavioural Change (SBC) strategy document and lastly to  ina...

.... congratulates Governor Adeleke Roseline Olawuni The Project Manager of the Osun Home Grown School Feeding Programme, Mrs Funke Adedigba has congratulated Governor Ademola Adeleke on his recent victory at the Supreme Court.  Mrs Adedigba in a statement made available to newsmen in Osogbo said the outcome of the Judgement is a victory for the masses of Osun State who voted the Governor on July 2022. The Project Manager who described Tuesday's Judgement as a landmark in the history of the State said it has laid credence to the fact that the will of the people ordained by God will eventually come to fruition no matter how tough. Mrs Adedigba pointed out that Governor Adeleke is indeed ordained by God to rule the State this time around, hence his victory at the end of the day despite the tough battle of litigation. She urged the people of the state to give maximum support to Governor Adeleke in his efforts to reposition the socio-economic and political situation of the ...

...congratulates Governor Adeleke Roseline Olawuni The Project Manager of the Osun Home Grown School Feeding Programme, Mrs Funke Adedigba has congratulated Governor Ademola Adeleke on his recent victory at the Supreme Court.  Mrs Adedigba in a statement made available to newsmen in Osogbo said the outcome of the Judgement is a victory for the masses of Osun State who voted the Governor on July 2022. The Project Manager who described Tuesday's Judgement as a landmark in the history of the State said it has laid credence to the fact that the will of the people ordained by God will eventually come to fruition no matter how tough. Mrs Adedigba pointed out that Governor Adeleke is indeed ordained by God to rule the State this time around, hence his victory at the end of the day despite the tough battle of litigation. She urged the people of the state to give maximum support to Governor Adeleke in his efforts to reposition the socio-economic and political situation of the St...

Kingsley 'Kunle Omoyeni The Osun State Office of Transportation has congratulated the State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke on his recent victory at the Supreme Court. This is contained in congratulatory message signed by the Executive Secretary, Office of Transportation, Engr. Bilal Adiat and made available to newsmen in Osogbo.  Engr. Bilal stated that the unanimous verdict of the five Justices of the Supreme Court which sat in Abuja is a testament to the fact that Osun people willingly and massively casted their votes for Governor Ademola Adeleke in the July 2022 gubernatorial elections. He said the affirmation of Governor Adeleke as the duly elected Governor of Osun State by the Apex Court in Abuja will no doubt go down in history as a victory for the masses. Engr. Bilal noted that Governor Adeleke is indeed the people's Governor going by the reaction of residents of the State who erupted in jubilation the moment the pronouncement was made. The Office Of Trans...