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All is now set tomorrow for the annual rallying point of all sons and daughters of Obaagun to mark the Ileya festival in grand style.       Tagged Afaigun NPemi Festival, the program which usually come up on the second day of the annual Eid El Adah festival, apart from serving as an umbrella body  of bringing all sons and daughters of the ancient town of Obaagun together to fraternise with one another, it particularly serve as an avenue to forge a common front for the growth and development of the ancient town.       Presiding over the Afaigun N Pemi Festival is no any other person than the Olobaagun of Obaagun, Oba Jimoh Adebisi  Okunade Kayode the second , who, as a king will seat and be offering royal blessings to all the sons and daughters of Obaagun who will come home from different parts of the world to mark the annual gathering .        Fashioned after the popular Ojude Oba festival in Ijebu Ode, Ogun state, ...

... more communities to be lighted - P.S Rural Development assures As part of efforts to take development round the nooks and crannies of Osun State, the present administration has procured two 500kva transformers for two communities. The transformers were procured for Peace Community along Ede road in Ede North local government and Oke Eran community which also extends to Olorunsogo in Ilobu. While on a personal inspection of the installation of the transformers, the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Rural Development and Community Affairs, Mr. Richard Oyegbami said the administration of Senator Ademola Adeleke is determined to light up every part of the State. He said the Governor knows the importance of regular power supply to the growth of small businesses which according to him is the bedrock of any form of economic development. The Permanent Secretary assured the communities to be rest assured that the installation will be completed before the Eid-el-Kabir celebrations...

Urges Sons and Daughters Of Igbomina to be United for progress and development. The newly elected President of Asepo Omo Igbomina in Osun and Kwara States, Pastor Olalekan Osundina has called on members of the inaugurated executive to work together and promote unity, progress and development of Igbomina Land. He stated this shortly after he took oath of office as the elected President of the Association directed by the Assocition's Legal Adviser, Barrister  P.A. Olorunisola ,( SAN) at Igbonnibi Town Hall, Ila Orangun, venue of the programme on 22nd June, 2023. Pastor Osundina took over from PA Adewara Toyin Lawal, the out going President after the expiration of his tenure. It would be recalled that the Asepo Omo Igbomina both in Osun and Kwara States is a Socio-cultural  Organization with the aim of dedicating themselves to the promotion of Peace, Progress and Unity in  cooperation within the members and other ethnic groups of Nigeria. The Asepo Omo Igbomina w...

.... as the Osun State  Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board debunks the rumour of poor feeding in the holy land The Management of the Osun State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board has declared its readiness at all times at ensuring that its Pilgrims continue to enjoy the best of life as they perform this year's hajj.  It however, described the rumour making the rounds of poor feeding arrangement for the pilgrims in Saudi Arabia by the Board as totally baseless and unfounded. A statement issued by the Administrative Secretary of the Board, Mr 'Bolaji Sanni on behalf of the Amir ul Hajj, Sheik Moruf Ishola described the rumour as completely fabricated by fifth columnists aimed at  smearing  the good reputation of the board and in particular the administration of Senator Ademola Adekeke which had earlier put all necessary arrangements in place to make  this year's hajj a success. While recalling with satisfaction how the Osun State Pilgrims Welfare Board  adequately fac...

  Tobiloba Taiwo-Awofadeju   The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Culture and Tourism in Osun State, Mrs Adebimpe Ogunlumade has sought for a way forward on hospitality and entertainment industry in the State. The Permanent Secretary gave the impression   during a courtesy visit  on her in office by the Osun State Hoteliers Association. At the meeting, which was attended by the management team of the Ministry, Mrs Ogunlumade noted that the present administration, under the leadership of Senator Ademola Adeleke,has spent a lot on improving Science, Technology and Innovation which,she observes, will be of great help to the hotel owners in the State. She disclosed that the details of all Hotels in the State will be enlisted  on the website so that any one coming from outside Osun or outside Nigeria will be able to easily locate the hotel of his choice. She stressed further that hotel business has gone beyond local level and that it will be of great...

Bolarinwa Adereti  Wife of the Osun State Governor, Chief (Mrs) Titilola Adeleke has commended the widows  in the State for their courage in the midst of adversity, advancing that, " the unfortunate loss of a partner is magnified by a long-term fight for their basic rights and dignity." This commendation was contained in a press release issued by Chief (Mrs) Titilola Adeleke to commemorate the Year 2023 International Widows Day themed "Innovation and Technology for Gender Equality." The Governor's wife enunciated: " As widows go through their experiences of grief, loss or trauma, after the death of a spouse, they may also face economic insecurity, discrimination, stigmatization and harmful traditional practices on the basis of their marital status. " Today as the world marks the International Widows Day,i emphatise with all widows, and i acknowledge the pains and challenges associated with widowhood. I salute all widows in the State for the...

Bolarinwa Adereti Wife of the Osun State Governor, Chief (Mrs) Titilola Adeleke has commended the widows  in the State for their courage in the midst of adversity, advancing that, " the unfortunate loss of a partner is magnified by a long-term fight for their basic rights and dignity." This commendation was contained in a press release issued by Chief (Mrs) Titilola Adeleke to commemorate the Year 2023 International Widows Day themed "Innovation and Technology for Gender Equality." The Governor's wife enunciated: " As widows go through their experiences of grief, loss or trauma, after the death of a spouse, they may also face economic insecurity, discrimination, stigmatization and harmful traditional practices on the basis of their marital status. " Today as the world marks the International Widows Day,i emphatise with all widows, and i acknowledge the pains and challenges associated with widowhood. I salute all widows in the State for thei...

The Osi Basorun of Ibadan land, Prince (Dr) Azeez Popoola Adeduntan has informed of his intention of working assiduously for the emergence of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as well as Governor Seyi Makinde (GSM) who contested for Oyo State second term governorship ticket on the platform of the Peoples' Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 general elections. Dr Adeduntan during a media parley at an event in Abuja, said Tinubu as at the time of the election was the best candidate for any political party to present for such a sensitive election in the setting of how to move Nigeria forward from impending economic doom and political disasters. The revered cardio vascular surgeon stated that apart from the fact that going by the rotational arrangement in the existing political parties, which stipulated that Southern part of the country is to produce the next President, the successes of President Tinubu in managing human and natural resources...

The Osi Basorun of Ibadan land, Prince (Dr) Azeez Popoola Adeduntan has informed of his intention of working assiduously for the emergence of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as well as Governor Seyi Makinde (GSM) who contested for Oyo State second term governorship ticket on the platform of the Peoples' Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 general elections. Dr Adeduntan during a media parley at an event in Abuja, said Tinubu as at the time of the election was the best candidate for any political party to present for such a sensitive election in the setting of how to move Nigeria forward from impending economic doom and political disasters. The revered cardio vascular surgeon stated that apart from the fact that going by the rotational arrangement in the existing political parties, which stipulated that Southern part of the country is to produce the next President, the successes of President Tinubu in managing human and natural resources...

...it's just the beginning - P.S Works, Engr. Bello Kingsley Kunle Omoyeni Residents of Osogbo, Osun State capital has commended the zeal and passion of Governor Ademola Adeleke to make the State attractive for investors.  They hailed the Governor for making painstaking efforts to beautify Osogbo the State capital and make it a town which can be ranked among other State capitals across the country. The residents spoke during an inspection of the ongoing beautification work of Orita Olaiya - Abere/State Secretariat road by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Works and Transport, Engr. Bashir Bello. Beautification of Orita Olaiya - Abere/State Secretariat road has since commenced with clearing of the bushes at the road median and immediately being replaced with stamped concrete which will be followed with painting of median kerbs. Some of the residents spoken to also praised the Governor through the Ministry of Works and Transport for taking steps to put a stop to the in...

.... P.S. Works, Engr. Bello appeals for residents/motorists cooperation Kingsley 'Kunle Omoyeni In an effort to make life more comfortable for residents and especially motorists, Osun State government has commenced the spot rehabilitation of roads across major towns and cities in the State. Engineers from the Osun State Ministry of Works and Transport have been mobilised and were seen on ground around the Oja-Oba market, Oke-Onitea, LAMECO, Old-Garage, Oke-Fia etc in Osogbo already carrying out spot rehabilitation of the portions of all the roads around the axis. Speaking during an inspection of the exercise, the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Works and Transport, Engr. Basiru Bello said the Governor expressly gave approval for the spot rehabilitation of roads across the major towns and cities in the State. He said Governor Ademola Adeleke felt the need to put the roads in good shape because of the rainy season and to ease vehicular movement especially as the Eid-el-...

  Sunday Okunade  The President, All Nigeria Confederation of Principals of Secondary Schools (ANCOPS), Southwest, Emmanuel Ijaodola has declared that the emergence of Senator Ademola Adeleke as the Governor of Osun State was the saving grace for a total collapse of education into which it has been precipitated over the years. The President stated this in the office of the Governor, State Secretariat, Abere during a courtesy call on the State Chief Executive, noting that the Governor's  approval for the distribution of instructional materials to Students in Secondary Schools has changed the fortunes of education in Osun. He congratulated him that it was during his tenure that the Southwest, ANCOPSS President emerged from Osun in the history of the Association. Mr Ijaodola used the avenue to invite the Governor to a 2-day programme which will feature quiz competitions, debate, stakeholders meeting on how to move education forward in the SouthWest, organising a ...

    Sunday Okunade The Christian body in Osun, under the umbrella of Christian Association of Nigeria, Osun State chapter, has again described the State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke as a God sent man to the State due to his numerous achievements within his few months  in office. The Chairman, OS-CAN, Rev. John Adeleke stated this during his courtesy call on the Governor in his office, State Secretariat, Abere. Rev. Adeleke, who spoke on behalf of other executives stressed that the Governor's achievements in all sectors aree unprecedented, like prompt payment of workers salaries, road infrastructure and giving Bola Ige House, Abere a befitting look, among others. Rev. Adeleke therefore appealed to the Governor to employ Christian Religious Studies Teachers (CRS) in Schools across the State so as rescusitate the dying subject in Schools, adding that it will help Students in teaching them the way of God. He equally enjoined government to employ more youths i...

    Sunday Okunade Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has disclosed that his administration  prioritizes the health of Osun people, promising that he will continue to do everything to ensure they enjoy all-round health care delivery. The Governor stated this in his office, State Secretariat Complex, Abere, while hosting the management of Osun State University Teaching Hospital. He said he is passionate about the health of his people ,and this was why he approved the purchase of medical equipments to enhance  sound health delivery for residents of the State. Governor Adeleke further appreciated the Doctors for the successful completion of the first Imole Medical Outreach across the 9 Constituencies of the State, adding that it is a continuous exercise. He then declared that his door is always wide opened for ideas that can help the progress of the State. Speaking earlier, the Chief Medical Director of the Hospital, Prof. P...

A prominent Chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, Hon. Kazeem Afolabi on Saturday dismissed insinuation making the round that his principal who is currently the National Secretary of the party, Senator Iyiola Omisore is at war with immediate past Governor Gboyega Oyetola of the state. According to Hon. Afolabi in a press statement issued and made available to journalists to debunk the allegation in his Ipetumodu home town of Osun State "the attention of Senator Iyiola Omisore and his faithfuls have been drawn to a malicious publication alleging that the Ile-Ife born politician has launched a plot against Mr Gboyega Oyetola. "I wish to inform members of the public that this report is completely false, baseless and malicious and I am delighted to assure all that Otunba Omisore's relationship with Alhaji Gboyega Oyetola remain healthy while I urge anyone with contrary information to provide facts to substantiate the ludicrous report.. " Unequiv...

By Jide Akano Heads of Local Government Administration in Osun State have been charged to be good examples in conduct, relationships and approach to their duties in their stations. This is just as they were equally enjoined to maintain high level of decency and moderation in all that they do, as projectors of the image of the State Government. These admonitions were given by the Permanent Secretary in the Local Government Service Commission, Barr. Adeoye Popoola during his maiden joint  meeting, with the Career Head in the State Local Government Service held in the Commission Hall, Abere. Barr. Popoola, who described the HLAs as arrow heads in their council areas alerted them," If the Local Government fails, the bulk of the blame is on you." He the counseled them to cultivate the habit of delegating authority without losing control by giving full recognition to their surbodinates regarding their statutory functions so that they can be held accountable for their ac...

Segilola Babalola The Permanent Secretary, Osun State Ministry of Health, Dr. Isiaka Adekunle has admonished media practitioners and Information Officers to embark on public awareness programmes, showcasing the importance of family planning services and also dispelling rumors,myths or misconceptions about the practice. The Permanent Secretary gave this charge during a- day orientation and familiarization meeting,  organized by the Osun State Government, in collaboration with The challenge Initiative (TCl) , for Media and Information Officers in the State, held in the Conference Hall of the Ministry of Health in Osogbo. Dr. Adekunle, who spoke through the State Family Planning Coordinator, Mrs Abatan Margaret Ololade, stated that the role of the media in promoting health matters among others, cannot be over emphasized in the society. Mrs Abatan described  family planning as a decision taken by an individual or couple on the number of children to have and when to hav...

...as P.S Works, Engr. Bello warns against dumping of refuse into drainages Kingsley 'Kunle Omoyeni In a bid to avoid flooding and its damaging effects on residents, Governor Ademola Adeleke has ordered the immediate dredging of water ways, rivers and streams to allow easy flow of water when it rains. In another development, the Ministry of Works and Transport has commenced the improvement of hydraulic structures from Olosan bus stop - White Plain suit along Ogo Oluwa road in Osogbo to put a stop to flooding which wrecks havoc in the area every year. Going round some flashepoints of flood across the State on a supervision of the dredging, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Works and Transport, Engr. Basiru Bello said the Governor is determined to protect residents from flooding this year and beyond. He said the Governor directed the Ministry of Works and Transport as well as the Flood Department of the Ministry of Environment to quickly look into it and save residents fro...

Oluwatunmise Iluyomade The administration of Senator Ademola Adeleke is poised to put all necessary machinery in place to stem the tide of incessant irregularities associated with land acquisition and  encroachments in the State.        To this end a working relationship is going to be put in place by the state government through a task force  that will work hand in hand with the state Ministry of Lands and Physical Planning. Permanent Secretary of the  Ministry, Estate Surveyor Oladapo Fasina dropped these  hints among others during a live radio chat in Osogbo, the state capital. ESV Fasina stressed that, it is now mandatory for all and sundry in the state to follow due process before carrying out any activity on government lands. He reiterated that, it is also  compulsory for all citizens of the state who owns land to collect their Certificate of Occupancy either in their local government area of residence, State Capital Territo...

JIDE AKANO The new Permanent Secretary in Osun State Local Government Service Commission, Barr. Adeoye Popoola has solicited the cooperation of the entire staff in the Commission to enable him succeed in his new assignment. The new Commission boss made the request during his maiden interaction with the entire staff in the conference room of the establishment. " Nobody can do this work alone. It takes individual efforts to secure cumulative success in any endeavor. My success is your success,and your success is mine. So, let's cooperate in love and unity of purpose to succeed together", Barr. Popoola enunciated. The  Career Head of the Commission had earlier, with an emotion-laden voice, appreciated the Almighty God and the State Governor for counting him worthy of  the elevation. Speaking at the meeting,the Director, Administration, Training and Supplies, Alhaji Basiru Bello,who also felicitated with the Permanent Secretary on his recent lifting, a...

.... hosts stakholders meeting on dualisation of Akoda-Cottage Junction-Oke Gada-Ido Osun-Ofatedo road and Old Garage- Oke Fia - LAMECO Junction Kingsley 'Kunle Omoyeni Ministries, Departments and Agencies of government involved in the execution of developmental projects in the State have been urged to work in unity for a common success. The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Works and Transport, Engr. Basiru Bello made the call at a stakholders meeting as part of processes for the commencement of the dualisation of Akoda-Cottage Junction-Oke Gada-Ido Osun-Ofatedo road and Old Garage- Oke Fia - LAMECO Junction  MDAs who are stakholders as regards the proposed project include: Office of the Surveyor General, Ministries of Lands, Environmental, Finance, Justice, Works and Transport, Budget and Economic Planning, Public Procurement Agency as well as Capital Territory Development Authority. Engr. Bello urged the stakeholders to seat down and harmonise strategies so that MDAs ...

Kingsley 'Kunle Omoyeni Contractors handling various ongoing projects across Osun State have been urged to ensure quality service delivery for the projects to stand the test of time. The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Works and Transport, Engr Basiru Bello stated this during an inspection of ongoing projects across the State.  While speaking with the contractors, he urged them not to betray the trust the State government has in them by ensuring that projects are carried out according specifications. Engr. Bello noted that Governor Ademola Adeleke is a man who wants only the best for people of Osun State and will never accept any act that will jeopardize the interest of residents of the State. In his words, "We have a Governor who will never compromise on quality, we have a Governor who wants only the best for his people and will not take anything less. "I implore you all to carry out the various projects you are handling according to specificatio...

      Segilola Babalola. The newly appointed Permanent Secretary in the the Ministry of Health,Dr. Isiak Adekunle has charged the staff of the Ministry on punctuality and neatness,  urging them to be more proactive and dedicated to their works with a view to  taking Osun State to  greater heights. Dr.Adekunle gave the charge during an interactive meeting with  members. The Medical Practitioner hinted further that as members of the staff, punctuality coupled with deligience at work  is paramount and key in assisting the government of the day to achieve it's lofty agenda for the good people of the State. Dr Adekunle who emphasized that the State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke is very passionate about individual and environmental neatness, also admonished the staff to always dress neatly, advancing,"the way you dress, is the way you would be addressed."  The new Ministry Accounting Officer also harped on the need for the staff...

Segilola Babalola As part of the main agenda of the Government of Osun State under the leadership of Senator  Ademola Adeleke, food safety will be given proper attention as the government is so passionate about the wellbeing of the people which also prompted the government to make quality health care services as part of its cardinal objectives.       The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Health, Dr Isiak Adekunle disclosed this through the State Coordinator for Food Safety and Quality Management in the Ministry of Health, Mr Abiola Afolabi, during an interaction with the press on the 2023 World Food Safety Day Celebration in Osogbo.       According to the Permanent Secretary, "The United Nations General Assembly adopted the resolution making 7th of June every year as World Food Safety Day and by this adoption, it automatically becomes part of the resolution of the National Council on Health(NCH) that all the 36 States of the Federation and t...

Olayemi Olojede The General Manager, Osun Water Corporation, Engr. Modupeola Florence Jokotola, has charged the staff of the corporation to cooperate with the present administration and work assiduously to move the State forward. She gave the charge while addressing the members staff shortly after the monthly prayer meeting held in the premises of the Agency to commit the new month into the hands of God. The General Manager, who was represented by the newly appointed Deputy GM, Mr Taiwo Olayinka Johnson  appreciated them for coming out for the monthly prayer and for their punctuality at work,   urging them to be loyal and committed to the government of the day. She further encouraged the staff to exhibit high sense of discipline and perform their official duties in conformity with work ethics at all times. Engr Jokotola enjoined the staff that all hands must be on deck to improve the revenue generation of the State in a bid to boost the economic status of Osun, stressing ...

Opeyemi BELLO  The newly converted Administrative Officers in Osun State  Civil Service  have been admonished to keep abreast of Civil Service rules and guidelines in their various duty posts. Osun State Head of Service, Mr Ayanleye Aina gave the admonition while declaring  open  a  3-day induction workshop  organized for the newly converted Administrative Officers, including  those that had been converted between between year 2018 to 2022, by the Public Service Office, Office of the Head of Service. While emphasizing the need for training and retraining of public servants, Mr Aina, urged them to be conversant with the guidelines governing their work and to be up and doing on their new desks.  Mr Aina, who also stressed the need to keep to service ethics like discipline, anonymity, punctuality and loyalty, which according to him, transcends merit, alerted that the authority would monitor their activities. He then counseled the new...