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Segilola Babalola Osun Commissioner for Health, Barr Jola Akintola has eulogised the HACEY Health Initiative for the official donation of health commodities and presentation of Impact Health Data Management Dashboard to the primary health care facilities in the State. The Commissioner gave the commendation at the presentation of Health Dashboard and donation of commodities to the State Ministry of Health at the event that took place in the Conference Hall of the Ministry of Health. The Commissioner, who was represented by the Director of Public Health, Dr Bello Akeem, appreciated the Health Initiative, especially in the Primary Health  Care Sector. While acknowledging that this was not the first time that the organization would be extending such helping hand to the State Government, Dr Akeem recalled that HACEY Health Initiative had earlier installed  solar power system at Akoda PHC and organized  capacity building trainings for health workers, among other int...

Ope Bello  The Board Chairman, Osun State Primary Health Care Development Board,  Honourable Tajudeen Adisa, has flagged-off a 2-day  training workshop for selected health officials across 30 local governments and Area office in the State. Speaking at the programme, Honourable Adisa urged health workers in the State not relent   in their duties, stating that  Governor Ademola Adeleke is passionate about delivering quality healthcare services to all.  Honourable Adisa disclosed that the vaccination against Poliovirus that causes poliomyelitis will commences on 30th day September, 2023 and end on 3rd day of October, 2023 in the State. Osun Primary Health Care Board Chairman, who further hinted that the  vaccination is packaged for the children within 0 to 59 months,  urged the general public, particularly nursing mothers and caregivers, to make sure their children  between the  stipulated age range are vaccinated during th...

By Jide Akano The newly- appointed  Deputy Directors in the Departments of Administration and General Services, Finance and Supplies as well as Budget, Planning, Research and Statistics in the Local Government Service have been enjoined to support the present administration in Osun State, under the watch of Senator  Ademola  Adeleke, in his desire to move the State forward. Hon. Tunji Adeleke Jnr, the Chairman, Local Government Service Commission in the State gave the admonition in his goodwill message at the capacity training programme organized for the Deputy Directors, held in the Commission's Multi-purpose Hall, Abere. The LGSC Chairman, who was represented by the Commission's Permanent Secretary, Barr. Adeoye Popoola expressed high expectations of their effective contributions in the realization of government policies and programmes in their various local governments, adding that a lot is demanded of them for meaningful development at the grassroots. He t...

 Bolarinwa Adereti The wife of Osun State Governor, Chief (Mrs) TItilola Adeleke currently in New York city with  other wives of Nigerian Governors at the maiden edition of Nigeria Economic And Trade Summit has called on the Federal Government to take an urgent look into the incessant rate at which Nigerian youths are seeking for greener pastures abroad.  "Stemming Migration Flows" is the theme of a 5-day summit with a view to  taking  a look at the rate of migration especially of youths  in the Nigeria.    Accompanied by the wife of the State Deputy Governor, Deaconess Sola Adewusi and the wife of the Head of Service, Dr (Mrs) Mojisola Aina, noted that it is more imperative for the Governments at all levels to revamp their strategies  of allaying the effects of the challenges associated with the migration issues  She lamented that unpriotised education, joblessness, insecurity, infrastructural deficit, hunger and failure of ...

...says effective transport sector can enhance ease of doing business Kingsley Omoyeni The Osun State House of Assembly has expressed the desire to advance new laws that will help the newly created Ministry of Transportation to function optimally for the benefit of all and sundry.  The House of Assembly spoke through the House Committee on Public Works and Transport while hosting the Ministry of Transportation as part of its function to ensure residents of the State enjoys the dividends of democracy. Speaking further, Chairman of the Committee, Hon. Abiola Saheed described the role of the Ministry of Transportation as one that is very key and sensitive to every resident of the State. He said apart from ensuring the safety of lives on Osun roads, the Ministry is also saddled with the very important responsibility of revenue generation for the State. The lawmaker said the Ministry of Transportation should be highly supported if the State is determined to ensure the ease o...

 Tobiloba-Taiwo Awofadeju  Osun State Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Security, Hon. Tola Faseru, has enjoined the women farmers in the State, especially in Atakumosa East Local Government Area to ensure that the farming processing equipment, tools and livestock distributed to them are used solely for the purpose of growing their agricultural businesses. The Commissioner gave the charge while flagging off the distribution of farm tools, livestock such as Goats, Broilers and processing equipments, worth millions of naira, to women farmers, which was a project supported by the World Bank  in collaboration with Osun State Government at a programme held in Ilesha. Hon. Faseru appreciated the administration of Senator Ademola Adeleke and the World Bank for the good gesture, saying the Project will go a long way in boosting the overall economy of Nigeria. The Commissioner disclosed that out of the 30 Local Governments and 1 Area office in Osun, only 3 namely: ...

The administration of Senator Ademola Adeleke has been implored not to deviate from its inclusivity style of governance particularly in giving women a sense of beginning where necessary. This was one of the remarks made by the President of Osun state  Indigenes Association, National Assembly Chapter while on a courtesy call on the Osun state  Commissioner for Federal Matters, Hon.( Mrs) Adenike Adeleke  in Abuja. Leading  the Executives and members of the  Association comprising all sons and daughters of Osun state origin working at the National Assembly, Abuja  was Mr Ajibade Oluremi.  While congratulating the commissioner on her appointment as one of  the members of the Osun state Executive Council, Mr Oluremi expressed strong conviction in the ability of Hon. Adeleke to make her impact felt not only on the people of Osun state but  the indigenes of Osun state working in the National Assembly,Abuja.    The Association ...

...orders immediate vacation Kingsley Omoyeni Osun State Government has warned road side traders across the State to stop displaying their wares on walk-ways for their own safety and those who patronise them. This is contained in a statement signed by the Commissioner for Transportation, Hon. Sesan Oyedele and made available to newsmen in Osogbo. The Commissioner through the statement says Government will no longer condone any act that is capable of putting the lives of any resident in danger, hence the habit of buying and selling on walkways must stop.  Explaing that it portends alot of dangers, the Commissioner through the statement also stressed that it causes pedestrian chaos and makes the environment look untidy, rowdy and unkept. The statement then urged traders to look for spaces to display their wares at nearby markets which is more safer for both the trader and those who patronise them. According to the statement, "Road Walk-Ways as the name implies is meant for pedestria...

Rural Water and Environmental Sanitation Agency in Osun State, through the Special Adviser on RUWESA, has expressed its readiness to collaborate with donor agencies and development partners in order to restore the lost glory of the Agency. The Special Adviser to the Governor on RUWESA, Hon Olarenwaju Odelade stated this during a stakeholders' meeting in the conference room of the Agency. Hon Odelade asserted that the present administration is determined to make life meaningful and comfortable for the rural dwellers and the citizenry in general, adding that in attestation to this, government has  completed the drilling of boreholes in  the nooks and crannies of the State. He made it known that Rural Water and Environmental Sanitation Agency is set for rebranding for effective, efficient and productive service delivery to the people of the state.   According to him, "RUWESA will soon embark on programmes that will promote healthy living in  rural commu...

Olayemi Olojede The Board Chairman, Osun State Water Corporation, Hon. Olayinka Oyedotun has warned residents involved in encroachment and sales of lands belonging to Water Corporation to desist from such acts or be sanctioned. Hon Oyedotun gave the warning during a working visit to the new Ede  Headworks opposite Adeleke High School, Ede  He stated that government would no longer tolerate people encroaching on its property, stressing that a task force will always be on the lookout to ensure government’s property is not tampered with. The board chairman warned those infringing on government land to have a rethink before it is too late for them, warning that all land acquired by the agency remains the property of government and there is no room for any form of trespassing. He echoed that no matter how long the illegal occupants stay on the property, government would definitely recover its land at the appropriate time. In the same vein, the Commissioner for Water Res...

  Olugbenga Oni In line with their unanimous resolve to show their sense of gratitude and appreciation, the entire Ilesha West local government executives and members of Peoples' Democratic Party (PDP) have passed a vote of confidence on Governor Ademola Adeleke. The party leaders and members were unanimous in their declaration that they have never had it so good and rewarding.        In an apparent show of appreciation for the appointments of Barristers Dosu Babatunde as Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs and Jola Akintola as Commissioner for Health in the present Osun state Executive Council, they affirmed their readiness to continue to give necessary support to Senator Adeleke's  administration.   Speaking, the PDP Chairman, Ilesa West Local Government, Alhaji Mudasiru Lawal   during a courtesy visit to the two Commissioners  at the Osun State Government Secretariat, Abere,  alluded to the need ...

 .... tells veterinary outfits to register with Govt   Tobiloba Taiwo-Awofadeju   Apparently worried and concerned about the incessant rate of dog bites in the society in recent times, Osun State Government has frowned at the development with a declaration that, henceforth, dog owners will face necessary disciplinary action in line with the dictates of the law if any of their dogs is found culpable.       Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Security, Mr Tola Faseru sounded this note of warning to all dog breeders and owners including veterinary outfits in the State. Hon. Faseru gave the warnings during  a meeting held with the dog breeders, owners and veterinarian at the Conference Hall of the Ministry of Agriculture and food Security, State Secretariat, Abere.  The Commissioner particularly frowned at the rate at which unlicensed dogs roam about the streets aimlessly. He further explained that it is now compulsory for all veterinary...

Bolarinwa Adereti The wife of the Governor of Osun State ,Mrs Titilola Adeleke has called on the wives of the local government Chairmen in the state to embrace a pet project christened  Renewed Hope Initiative( RHI) of the First Lady of  Nigeria,Senator Oluremi Tinubu.  Accordingly,Mrs Adeleke directed that they should have a local chapter of such initiative in their respective local governments throughout the state without any let or hindrance.     Mrs Adeleke gave  the directive  during an interactive meeting she had in Osogbo with the wives of all  local government  chairmen in the state. The interactive meeting which held at the Local Government Service Commission Multipurpose Hall, Government Secretariat, Osogbo also afforded Mrs Adeleke the privilege of intimating them about the series of enlightenment and educative programmes on women and Girl- Child already in the kitty for them to be carried out from time to time.   ...

... urges proper check of vehicles before hitting the road Kingsley Omoyeni As the year enters its last quarter,with the month of September popularly referred to as the 'Ember Months', Osun State Ministry of Transportation has cautioned motorists and other road users to be careful and ensure safety on the roads. In a release signed by the Commissioner for Transportation, Hon. Sesan Oyedele, which advised motorists and other road users  to exercise patience and put safety first, the Commissioner specially enjoined commercial drivers to be careful on the roads as the Christmas season approaches. He cautioned them against overspeeding in the rush to complete as many trips as possible in a day which is always a common phenomenon among commercial drivers during the 'Ember Months' of the year. Oyedele explained, through the statement, that it is unfortunate that the last four months of the year have  been demonized as a period when road accidents usually occur, no...