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PROTOCOLS At the inception of this Administration, we crafted our policy objectives and also fashioned an agenda towards their realization which was tagged the 5-Point Action Plan. We set out the objectives of this Government to include the welfare of workers, financial inclusion, localization, people-centered infrastructure upgrade as well as social sector upliftment and agro-industrialization. 2. We immediately hit the ground running towards the achievement of these priorities and in less than two years into the first tenure of this Administration, we have made conscious efforts aimed at achieving these policy objectives. The 5-Point Action Plan are arranged in a methodical manner such that they complement each other. 3. We started by reflating the economy of the State through the prompt payment of monthly salaries and pensions, increasing the fund available for the payment of gratuities and those on the contributory pension...

The Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has approved the year 2024 promotion exercise due to State Civil Servants and at the same time assured them of his readiness to implement new minimum wages in earnest after a due statutory process has been concluded. This was made known during this year's Civil Service Week and Award Day celebration  which took place at the State Secretariat, Abere. In his speech, Governor Ademola Adeleke who was represented by the Deputy Governor, Prince Kola Adewusi, acknowledged the fact that Civil Servants are the engine room of government which according to him are indispensable in the scheme of service hence, they should be adequately taken care of. Recognizing and rewarding civil servants' contributions through award ceremonies, Governor Ademola said, it is part of his administration's commitment to give topmost priority to the welfare of public servants which include to reward those that stand out among others through thei...

It was with pomp and pageantry that Governor Ademola Adeleke relaunched the execution of Obokun 33KVA Feeder abandoned for the past 11 years by previous administrations of the All Progressives Congress(APC). The project, which was awarded in 2013 to service towns and villages across four Local governments of Osun East but was abandoned by successive governments leaving the affected towns in darkness and economic paralysis. Governor Adeleke accompanied by Ijesha PDP leaders and dignitaries led by Hon Sunday Bisi and Hon Ibukun Fadipe said the revival of the project is  “a reaffirmation of our policy of easing life challenges and strengthening the economic and well being of our people”.  “I was told this project was abandoned for the past 11 years. In that period, our people of Obokun and adjacent areas suffered untold hardship, blackout and economic loss. From today, that era of darkness has come to an end. Light has come and darkness has van...

Governor Ademola Adeleke has described a top Osun businessman and top member of the Peoples Democratic Party(PDP), Apesin Lanre Kolade as a dependable ally and loyal party man who remains a strong backbone of the party in the state. The state Governor who rejoiced with Apesin on the occasion of his birthday recollected the commendable contribution of the businessman in the Imole political struggles, describing the politician-businessman as “a partyman who mobilized with total devotion to victory of the PDP, now and in recent past. “ Your birthday is an occasion for reflection and celebration of blessed life which reflects in your positive contribution to humanity and. consistency in the service of God. Your passion is philanthropy as a hobby. “ You have touched lives at home and abroad for humanity's sake. You support the needy and the weak without discrimination, a record that endears you to man and God. “As a politician, you deploy your resources to give voice to the ...

Members of the People's Democratic Party in Irewole Local Government area of Osun State have nominated  Mr. AKINYELE Sarafa Adeyemi as Chairman Governing Council of the College of Education Ila-Orangun to replace the Elder Peter Babalola. The party in a letter of nomination addressed to the Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke described Mr. Akinyele as a round peg in a round hole considering his academic and work experiences.  The newly nominated Chairman holds Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Education from University of Ibadan and had his NCE from Osun State College of Education,  Ilesa. The letter jointly signed by Irewole PDP Chairman, Alhaji Basiru Ogundele, Commissioners for Energy, Hon. Ademola Adeyemo and Akogun Lere Oyewumi, the Senator representing Osun West Senatorial districts described Mr. Akileye as a qualified educationist considering his work experience as a retired Principal at the Federal Government Girls College,  Ipetumodu...

Dear citizens of Osun State. I am filled with immense pride and joy as I address you on the 33rd anniversary of the creation of our beloved Osun State. Today, we stand united in celebration of a journey 1l began three decades ago, a journey marked by determination, resilience, and a strong belief in our collective future. On this day in 1991, our dream of having a state that we could call our own was realized. The creation of Osun State was a testament to the power of unity and the unwavering spirit of our people. It was the result of years of advocacy, sacrifice, and the courageous efforts of our founding fathers, who fought tirelessly for the recognition of our unique identity and aspirations. Going down the memory lane, the struggle for the creation of Osun State started as early as 1950”s with a series of commissions of inquiry in the old Oyo State. And on August 27th, 1991, our state was carved out as a distinct entity from the old Oyo State with a vision for progress,...

The donation of One Billion Naira to the Cherubim and Seraphim Church is a private philanthropic gesture by a world-renowned business mogul, Dr Deji Adeleke which has no link or source with the Osun State government. This clarification was made on behalf of the state Governor by his Spokesperson, Mallam Olawale Rasheed who affirmed that Governor Ademola Adeleke did not donate the said fund and that the donation is not sourced from the state's treasury. Reacting to a statement from the state All Progressive Congress (APC) which accused the Governor of squandering state assets through the donation to the C & S Church. According to the Spokesperson, the state APC and its operatives have run out of ideas, hence the opposition resorts to barefaced lies and fake news on an event globally live streamed and a donation personally made by the billionaire father of a billionaire, Dr Deji Adeleke. “Let us all recall that Dr Adeleke made substantial donations to the state govern...

...As Akinloye Meets Isreali Ambassador On Enhancing State Agriculture, Digital Technology and Economic Growth The Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Jackson Nurudeen  Adeleke, has taken significant strides in boosting the state's economy through agriculture, digital technology, and health, among others. His outstanding performance has attracted foreign investors, including Israel, to partner with the State on Agriculture, Digital Technology and Health Sectors for development.  In a recent meeting, the Special Assistant to the Governor, Hon. Olaniyi Simeon Akinloye met with Israeli Ambassador, His Excellency, Amb. Micheal Freeman to discuss potential collaborations. The meeting, which was held in Abuja on Thursday during a cocktail party in honour of Mrs Florence Osuji's retirement from Isreali embassy in Nigeria, aimed to explore ways to enhance Agricultural Production, Digital Technology and Health Development in Osun State. Mrs Florence...

In line with his promise during the national protest, Governor Ademola Adeleke has issued a series of policy directives targeting alleviation of residents’ economic pains and hardship. Governor Adeleke who had assured protesters of ongoing steps to fulfill their demands as it affects the state government today instructed government agencies to fast track implementation of programmes and policies on food security, internal security, minimum wage, fuel affordability among others. “I am committed to implementing our commitments especially from the recent national protests as it affects issues within our mandate areas. We are passionate to push ahead with our welfare agenda which is number one on our governance programmes.  “It is in that line that I hereby direct the Ministry of Agriculture and the Food Security Committee Action to commence the implementation process without any further delay. We must roll out action plans with timeliness for achieving the goals of food ac...

With this my little Age we have, I've grown-up from Temples of Politics where Leaders Meet, Decide, Collaborate, Select, Strategizes, Plans and finally where the Grassroot Political Leaders and followers inferred on Political Permutations and also get things done.  Apart from being a son of Political Gladiator where I learnt comprehensive Local Strategic Politics and Human Relations, I also learn Campus' Politics when I was in School, that is, Higher Institution; I fully participated in School Politics and this gingered me more to be passionate about Politics and that is what I'm doing up till today. Politics is not for a lazy person, it is an intuitive critical job and it require expanded and quality knowledge. It requires gathering of more knowledge and intelligence day-by-day which culminates to experience, from other Political Emeritus who are also personae non gratia with politics and that was why I chose Akogun Lere Oyewumi as my Leader. I really like him for his Poli...

The maritime sector, once filled with high hopes and optimism, is now shrouded in gloom and disappointment as stakeholders reflect on the first year of stewardship under the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Isiaka Oyetola. Initially heralded as a beacon of hope for a sector in dire need of revitalization, the ministry’s first year has left many feeling disillusioned, with little to show in terms of progress. The maritime community had eagerly awaited the impact of the new ministry when Oyetola assumed office on August 21, 2023. Indigenous shipowners, in particular, had pinned their hopes on Oyetola to rejuvenate their struggling businesses after years of neglect and inconsistent policies. However, one year later, those hopes have largely faded. Prince Ayorinde Adedoyin, an indigenous shipowner and Chairman of Peacegate Group, encapsulated the sentiment of many in the industry: “The past year in the maritime industry? I think some people have pointed to the ap...

The Osun State Government condemns in strongest possible terms, the demonstration of shamelessness and moral emptiness by the state chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), as it celebrates again the validation of Osun infrastructure projects by the Engineering associations. Responding to APC comments on the infraplan validation, the Honourable Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Kolapo Alimi described APC as “being in severe pain” and “utter confusion” following the commendation heaped on the state Government by the combined team of Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN) and the Nigeria Society of Engineering (NSE). “The APC has reached the lowest ebb. The opposition which built the openly substandard Olaiya bridge accused Mr Governor of doing same on the multi-billion naira infrastructure projects. The NSE decided to verify the situation." “The team were received with due courtesies. On day one, it had a technical and f...

Overwhelming majority of users of social media variously descended on critics of the Adeleke family over donations of one billion naira to the Centenary Endowment Fund of the Cherubim and Seraphim Church in honour of their late mother, Mrs Esther Adeleke. The late Esther who was a Senior Mother in Israel at the Church is the mother of the Billionaire Chairman of Pacific Holdings, Dr Adedeji Adeleke; another senior mother in Israel, Yeyeluwa Modupe Adeleke-Sanni;and Governor Ademola Adeleke who was the last born of the family. The C&S is to celebrate by 2025 the 100 years anniversary of the church founded by the first Baba Aladura, late Moses Orimolade. The Church is launching a Ten Billion naira Centenary endowment fund in commemoration of the landmark event. The announcement of the one billion naira donation to the Church has been greeted with mixed reactions with members of the opposition attacking the Adeleke family for making such huge donations. While the family ha...

The Chairman, Pacific group, Dr Adedeji Adeleke, has donated one billion naira to the centenary Endowment Fund of the Cherubim and Seraphim Church onbehalf of the Adeleke dynasty of Ede, in Osun State.  At a thanksgiving for Governor Ademola Adeleke, Dr Deji Adeleke announced as follows: “ In honour of our late mother, senior mother in Israel, late Mrs Esther Adeleke, I donate One Billion Naira to the centenary endowment fund of the C & S Church” The Baba Aladura and prelate of ESOCS Church Worldwide, Dr David Bob – Manuel had earlier announced that the Church will be 100 years old by 2025. This was the high point of the Thanksgiving where the lecturer, the Deputy Baba Aladura , Elder Dr H.O. Demuren commended the Adeleke family for their top-notch philanthropy. “ The Adeleke family and their members are rare gems. They serve the lord and humanity in humility and consistency”, the Deputy Baba Aladura announced. In memory of his late mother, Nnena Esther Adeleke and in appreciat...

For sometime now, the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun state mumble about the infrastructure projects embarked upon by the Governor Ademola Adeleke administration in the state, pushing really hard to sell the impression that the projects fell short of standards. But when a technical team led by the President of the Nigeria Society of Engineers (NGE), Engr. Margaret Aina Oguntala, FNSE, concluded an audit and validation tour of the projects on Thursday, the consensus was that they are of very high standards.  "The quality is undoubtedly high, and the job is being done to a very high standards. It's fantastic," Engr. Oguntala who presides over Nigeria's topmost engineering body declared. This verdict undo the weeks of plain untruth that the main opposition choose as a strategy to attack the genuine efforts of Governor Adeleke to upturn the gloomy outlook of the past and place Osun on the path of enviable development....

The Chairman of the Osun State Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Hon Sunday Bisi, has commended leaders and members of the party for conducting themselves peacefully during yesterday's primaries. In a statement, Hon Bisi praised the party faithful for their maturity and sense of purpose, which ensured that the exercise was successful and peaceful across all 332 electoral wards in the state. As at last night, results from all the 332 wards have been turned in by officials appointed by the PDP to oversee the conduct of the primary election. "The peaceful conduct of our members during the primaries is another testament to our party's commitment to democracy and unity," Hon Bisi said. "I am proud to lead such a disciplined and responsible team, and I appreciate the efforts of all stakeholders who made the exercise a success." He urged the party members to sustain the tempo in the chairmanship primaries holding tomorrow and work together towards a victo...

The technical team of COREN & NSE, led by the President of the Nigeria Society of Engineers (NSE), Engr. Margaret Aina, FNSE. concluded its two day audit and validation tour of Osun Infrastructure projects today with a loud commendation for the government of Osun State. This tour also conveyed the award of Best Governor in Infrastructure Development by the UK NSE to Mr Governor, an event that was held earlier in the UK.  While paying courtesy call on the state Governor, the President of the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), Engr. Margaret Aina, FNSE and her team commended Governor Adeleke for his local content policy and ambitious infrastructure agenda. "Mr Governor, we observed that all the ongoing infrastructure projects of your administration are 95% local content, which is highly commendable." “The technical standards we observed across the projects are also quite high. The construction team also demonstrated top competence and skills. ...

I received with rude suck the news of the death of Alhaja Sulat Sowole and Chief Sarafadeen Odetunde both of who are very important to me as family and political associates. They are both exemplary, loyal, and committed to the growth of our dear party PDP and Odeomu Land even when it was not convenient to do so, I strongly believe that history will be kind to them and we shall all continue to remember them for such a wonderful well-spent life while they were here with us.  The industrious Alhaja Sulat was a consistent loyal PDP stalwart not only in Ayedaade LG and Osun State alone but also at the National level where she has served mysteriously in several capacities.  Chief Sarafadeen Odetunde on his own was a political warrior and respected Chief of Odeomu Land who has contributed greatly to the development of Odeomu Land and our dear party PDP.  No doubt, we will greatly miss the two political giants who suddenly left us to the great beyond but in total subm...

The Peoples Democratic Party in Osun state on monday inaugurated screening committee ahead of its primary election for the forthcoming local government election in the state. Chairman of the party, Hon Sunday Bisi while Inaugurating the committee admonished members of the committee to be upright in the discharge of their duties. He further urged them to ensure that the screening of all aspirants is done in accordance to the PDP constitution and the Electoral Act. “Without much ado, I  respectfully request the chairman and members of the screening committee to carry out your duties in accordance with the PDP constitution and the Electoral Act. “This, with due respect to your avowed capacity as individuals and experienced party men and women, is to ensure a fair, transparent, and just screening process for all prospective candidates in the forthcoming primary election. “I charge you to ensure that all aspirants are given equal opportunities to participate and are evaluate...

The Empowerment Programme for Business Women in Osun State organised by the Enterprise Development Centre, Pan-Atlantic University in collaboration with the Esther Adeleke Humanitarian Foundation, officially began today at Osogbo Grammar School. The opening ceremony was graced by dignitaries including the Honourable Commissioner for Commerce and Industry, Rev'd Bunmi Jenyo and his wife, Mrs. Olusola Jenyo. Other dignitaries include the Special Adviser to the governor on Political Matters, Alhaji Raji Munir Adebayo. Among other notable attendees were the Acting Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Mr. Tajudeen Adigun, Directors, deputy directors and various government officials. Stay tuned for the upcoming event in Osun East and Osun West. We are poised to empowering more!  Signed: Her Excellency, Amb. Erelu Ngozi Abeni Adeleke United Nations Peace Ambassador Founder, Esther Adeleke Humanitarian Foundation Wife of the Governor of Osun...