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Governor Ademola Adeleke while chairing the Treasury Board meeting for the 2025 budget, has issued a strong admonition to Ministries and Agencies to sustain budget performance on all fronts.  Members of the Treasury Board include the Deputy Governor, Prince Kola Adewusi; Secretary to the State Government, Hon Teslim Igbalaye; the Chief of Staff to the Governor, Hon Kazeem Akinleye; Head of Service, Elder Ayanleye Aina; Attoney General/HCJustice and HC Finance; the Accountant General; Chairman of State Internal Revenue Service among others. The Governor scrutinised proposals of various Agencies submitted through the Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning.   The State Governor noted that presentations by the agencies are encouraging but called for a more innovative approach to Revenue and Expenditure process and practice in line with the fiscal procedures and extent laws. According to the State Governor, the real value of federation allocati...

On Monday, something remarkable that will change the trajectory of Osun finances forever happened. The Spokesperson to the Osun State Governor, Mallam Olawale Rasheed announced that Thor Exploration Limited, the parent company of Segilola Gold Project, has conceded to the plank of the Osun State Government dispute with it and that Governor Ademola Adeleke will soon be "hosting the federal meditation team for the formal presentation of the share certificate to the state government.." It is a cheering news because this is a victory not just for today but also the future. However, this victory did not come easy, and in fact, was possible basically because of the character of Governor Adeleke, who chooses not his personal benefit, but the collective interest of the entirety of Osun people. This was the highlight of the Governor's message that was conveyed by Mallam Rasheed.  "Our dedication not to do under the table deal with Thors Explorations has paid off. ...

Governor Ademola Adeleke did not receive any Eight Billion Naira as LAUTEC refund from the Oyo State government. Rather, the former Governor Oyetola government actually received Three Billion, Five Hundred Million and spent almost Two Billion Naira from the fund  before leaving office. Contrary to the fake news, the Oyetola administration actually got a payment of Three Billion, Five Hundred Million from the Oyo state government as part of the LAUTECH settlement payment before leaving office. To put it more directly, the sum of Three Billion, Five Hundred Million Naira (N3,500,000,000) came in during the period of the last dispensation. The credit balance stood at One Billion, Five Hundred and Sixty Two Million, Four Hundred and Forty Thousand, and Four Hundred and Thirty Six Naira (N1,562,440,436.80)  as at November 30th, 2022.  It therefore means that the sum of N1,937,559,563.20 was expended during the last administration. From November 2022 till date, the ...

The Honourable Commissioner was joyfully welcomed to the meeting by the party faithful and leaders under the Chairmanship of Hon Sunday Afolbi,  PDP Ward 5, Chairman, Odo-Otin local government, Osun State  The progress of PDP in Iyeku top the agenda of the meeting and over hundreds of Hausa's/Suru communities residing in Iyeku allianced with the PDP as part of the main highlight of the meeting. Speaking at the meeting, the Honourable Commissioner welcomed the Hausa/Suru communities to the party and pledged to support their welfare and well-being.  Hon. Abdulrasheed Aderibigbe Asendo also appreciated the party faithful in Iyeku and urged for their continuous support of Governor Ademola Adeleke’s administration. The Honourable Commissioner assured the party faithful in Iyeku that the issues of marginalisation raised in the sharing of the dividends of democracy to the party loyali...

Invasion of My Residence by the Nigerian Police and Disruption of Peace London, October 27, 2024 I wish to bring to public attention a deeply concerning and unacceptable incident that took place at my residence in Aerodrome GRA Samonda, Ibadan, yesterday, 26th October, 2024. While I am currently in London on holiday, my neighbors alerted me that my home had been surrounded by heavily armed policemen numbering about twenty and arriving in multiple buses and Hilux vehicles. This invasion, which has raised alarm in the entire neighborhood, has left my family, staff, and myself shocked and deeply disturbed. Upon receiving the distressing news, I made repeated attempts to reach my personal assistant (PA) and cousin, who were present at the property. Despite my calls, they were not permitted to respond until much later, when my PA finally managed to contact me. He handed the phone to one Mr. Babatunde Chris-Olaiya, who identified himself as a Chief Superintendent of Police from t...

The Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Oluomo Kolapo Alimi has faulted recent statement credited to a former governoship candidate, Mr Goke Omigbodun , describing his assertion on governance priorities and flyover bridges as lacking in facts and a mere parrotting of opposition talks. In a statement issued on Friday, the Commissioner who affirmed the rights of citizens to criticisise their government, cautioned against deliberate spreading of fake news, assumptions on false data and insinuation arising from half truths. “While it is not part of my mandate as the Honourable commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Osun state to join issue with a citizen or group of citizens over their political beliefs or comments no matter how belligerent.   “I however, for the first time want to draw the attention of the innocent public, especially the people that are not readily familiar with Osogbo, to a misleading publication by an otherwise res...

Governor Ademola Adeleke banned  heavy duty trucks and trailers from plying Olaiya bridge to ensure public safety but there is no decision to demolish the bridge. The decision was also a resolution of the State Security Council meeting whose members raised alarm over recent influx of trailers and heavy duty trucks on Osun roads. Public safety was the primary and secondary motivation behind this decision.  Responding to allegations of political bias by some leaders of the opposition, the Spokesperson to the State Governor, Mallam Olawale Rasheed in a statement said the Governor has a sacred duty to take steps to secure public assets and residents especially in the face of two major developments in the last few weeks. “Several technical reports have been submitted to the Governor on the deteriorating state of some sections of the bridge in recent times. As early as January, some public interest engineers approached the government to conduct an integrity test on the b...

The attention of the Osun State Government has been drawn to a trending news about reported renovation of female hostel wing of the NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp, Ede in Osun State by Dr. Michael Oyerinde, the Special Adviser to the Osun State Governor on Primary Health Care. We wish to clarify that the said renovation was a private endeavour of the special adviser. It was not a government project and the state has no hand in its conception, financing and implementation. The Special Adviser has been advised to revisit the project to address any concern and the  public is therefore advised to ignore any linkage of the project to the state government. Signed: Oluomo Kolapo Alimi,  Honourable Commissioner for Information

Governor Ademola Adeleke has directed the Ministry of Works and Infrastructure to ban heavy duty trucks from plying the Olaiya bridge at the state capital, citing safety reasons arising from the technical reports on the state of the bridge. The Governor who presided over a security council meeting at Osogbo said the decision became necessary to protect the bridge from possible collapse and avoid untoward happenings with continuous passage by heavy trucks. Describing the decision as a preemptive step, Governor Adeleke said the Ministry should erect barricades across the bridge to allow only cars and buses to ply through the road. As a step towards implementing the directive, the Governor also instructed the Ministry to issue a travel advisory with radio jingles to sensitize members of the public and the transport ecosystem. The Governor assured the public that the decision was taken to protect the public and state assets while a long lasting review of the technical status of...

The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Ganduje has been told to pay serious attention to the political history of the Southwest to assist him in making informed lines while making public comments about the Southwest, calling on him to exersice caution in his desperate attempt to impress his party stalwarts. Ganduje had boasted at a political gathering in Ondo State that his party would deploy all means to capture the entire Southwest without recourse to electoral act, Constitution of Nigeria and the rights of the people to choose their leaders. In a statement signed by PDP’s state Chairman,Hon. Sunday Bisi on Monday, cautioned Ganduje over such reckless utterances capable of igniting citizens’ which, in turn, could destabilse the country, saying Osun people will decide their Governor when the poll is opened for such exercise. “For a man who could not salvage his home state for the APC, owing to his disastrous regime as governor of the state, to start th...

Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun state has slammed critics of his administration as jealous and envious of his superlative delivery and performance in the last 23 months, urging them to accept the new dawn of good governance in Osun state. Speaking to newsmen in Lagos after delivering a mini-lecture at the 7th memorial anniversary lecture in honour of the founder of Cherubim and Seraphim Church, St Moses Orimolade, Governor Adeleke said his focus on delivering good governance and serve only public interest worries and confound the opposition which had failed woefully when it was given the opportunity to govern the state. According to the Governor, his administration made it a point of duty to deliver on big and small service issues confronting the people of the state across the sectors, explaining that the approach combines thinking big and small at the same time in the best interest of the people. “We are faithful to the people and our governance agenda, hence our deliveri...

Osun State helmsman, Senator Ademola Adeleke has bagged an award of excellence as the 2024 Best Civil Service Loving Governor in Nigeria. Presenting the award to the Governor in his office, the President, of Nigeria Civil Service Union (NCSU) who also doubles as the Vice-president, of Nigeria Labour Congress,(NLC) Southwest Zone, Comrade Oluwole Adeleye said the award is in recognition of the Governor's outstanding performance in the state and his positive disposition to workers generally. Comrade Adeleye, while congratulating the Governor, also acknowledged his consistency and style of governance which, according to him, has positively impacted the human capital, socio-economic and infrastructural developments of Osun State. The Nigeria Civil Service Union President who led other labour leaders and members to the award presentation added that the Union will continue to sustain its pivotal role in advocacy for good governance and agitations for better welfare for worke...

Governor Ademola Adeleke today paid a working visit to the Minister of Works, Dave Umahi in Abuja, delivering reports on the state of federal and state roads while seeking further federal interventions. Accompanied by his Chief of Staff, Hon Kazeem Akinleye, the Governor briefed the minister on his administration's multi- billion naira infra projects which include flyovers, dualisation of roads and ongoing construction of several major roads across the state. The governor narrated that his administration has constructed  over 150 kilometers of roads since his assumption of office, including the 1.5 kilometers per local governments in the state. While commending the Minister for his bold approach in the road sector, the governor briefed the Minister on some federal roads his administration has worked on, seeking favorable rapport between the state and the federal government on the road sector. Responding, the Minister assur...

The Executive Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke has rejoiced with the Ooni of Ife, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi Enitan, Ojaja II, on the auspicious occasion of his 50th birthday, celebrating him as a symbol of transformational leadership.  Governor Adeleke notes the deliberate efforts of the Arole Oduduwa in fostering harmony in his domain and beyond by promoting understanding of differences, affirming the monarch's sustained pursuit of enviable development of the ancient town of Ife and the progress of subjects. The Governor extols Oba Ogunwusi's courage and purposefulness in promoting the richness of culture, heritage and ideals, which has been the hallmark of Yoruba existence, commending the Chairman of the Council of Traditional Rulers in Osun state for building bridges that not only attracts physical developments to his domain but also strengthens bonds in the state's traditional institution and beyond. "It is with delight t...

To mark the World Food Day, Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun state has today listed major milestones and expansion agenda for the state's agricultural sector. In a widely celebrated event attended by farmers across the crop sectors, Governor Adeleke reaffirmed the commitment of his administration to sustaining food security in the state, directing more active delivery by the Food Security Implementation Committee he set up earlier in the year. “As part of efforts to strengthen productivity of the sector, you all will recall our Government procured thirty-one (31) brand new Tractors. That delivery was the first phase with further delivery expected soon. We have since commenced the deployment process to local governments.  “This however includes installation of tracking devices on the tractors to secure the assets, the finalization of a private sector based management of the assets and ongoing partnership with farmers’ association on the leasing of the tractors for farm u...

Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun state has lamented the transition to eternal glory of the Asiwaju of Osogboland, Chief Ajadi Adekilekun Badmus, describing the exit as “a very sad development at a time Osogbo is witnessing rapid development in line with the dream of the deceased” In a condolence message issued on Sunday, Governor Adeleke condoled the Ataoja of Osogbo in Council and all Osogbo sons and daughters on the movement to the world beyond of “an extraordinary lover of development, a passionate agent of change and a tireless mobiliser for the growth of the state capital and the state in general” The Governor recalled how in the last two years, the deceased has been a constant energizer of growth initiatives with a dispassionate push for industrial and social development of the state, recalling his role to ensure materialization of several federal and state projects in the state. “As a leader of his people, the late Asiwaju would regularly reach out to me ...

The Osun Road Maintenance Agency (ORMA) Project Committee resumed its inspections since September to assess ongoing road rehabilitation and spot patching efforts across the state under the leadership of Governor Ademola Adeleke. These inspections form part of the commitment of the administration to improving road infrastructure for smoother transportation and community development. Led by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Osun Road Maintenance Agency, Hon. Seyi Babatunde, alongside General Manager of the Agency, Engr. Adebayo Azeez and Director of Operations, Engr. Oladipupo, the team visited key project sites. One notable visit was to the ongoing rehabilitation of Agric Bus Stop, Christ Way Church and Ile Funfun Road in Ile-Ife. The first two phases of this project span approximately 468 meters and are poised to enhance access to seven communities and boost local development and ease of commerce. Furthermore, the team reviewed the p...

Osun State government has called on the Federal Government as well as the Federal Ministry of Solid Minerals to quickly prevail on the Subsidiary of Thor Explorations, Canada, Segilola to pay up payee taxes accrued to the State and amounts due on its acquisition of Osun shareholding as well as its responsibility on environment. The State government stated this through Prof. Lukuman Adekilekun Jimoda, Special Adviser to the Governor on Mining and Mineral Matters while restating the state's case against Thors Explorations Limited. This is against the backdrop of a fact finding committee set up by the Federal Ministry of Mines to look into the claims and counter-claims. The committee was giving a week or so to submit its report. Professor Jimoda emphasized that the state government has been on these infractions for more than 18 months with series of engagement with top officials of the mining firm. He said: “Our amiable Governor, Senator Ademola  Adeleke, had personally sa...

Celebrating the Chief of Staff to the Executive Governor of Osun State, Alahji Kazeem Akinleye on his birthday added to the happiness of us. We are delighted to extol you on this auspicious day of every 10th of October that you came to this world.  The Team of Adeleke General Summit in Osun State under the leadership of Adeleke Dynasty which comprises of all support groups working for the success of IMOLE Osun hereby joyfully rejoiced with our leader on his birthday celebrations.  Alahji Kazeem Akinleye is a man of integrity, who is very honest to our Principal and the Executive Governor of Osun State, Governor Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke. Your doggedness and persistence are seconded to none under the current administration. Adeleke General Summit rated the quality of your leadership, and we noticed that you are such a wonderful leader who can not be compared for any reason.  On this note, we pray for good health,and more success in any of your desires. W...

The Industrial Training Fund (ITF) has announced Osun State as its South-West Zonal Headquarters. The development was disclosed to the Special Adviser to Governor Ademola Adeleke on Technical and Vocational Education, Arch.Dapo Ademola-Adesina by the ITF management on Monday. Recall that Arch. Dapo had on the 30th of May 2024, during a courtesy visit to the agency, proposed a collaboration with the Osun State Board for Technical and Vocational Education in the areas of Vocational and Skill Training, Skill-Up Artisans (SUPA) as well as Student Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES). The proposal became successful as the Director General and Chief Executive Officer of the industrial Training  Fund, Dr. Afiz Oluwatoyin Ogun, sent his team to inspect various vocational sites in Osun state on the 13th of August, 2024. This Strategic Partnership is in accordance with the vision of His Excellency, Senator Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke to reduce unemployment rate and prom...

In the political landscape, where many seek personal gain, Olohunwa stands as a beacon of integrity and service. As the Federal Lawmaker representing Boluwaduro/Ifedayo/Ila Federal Constituency, he has consistently demonstrated that leadership is about truly listening, connecting with the people, and maintaining an open door for all. Olohunwa is not just a politician; he is a servant-leader in every sense of the word. He takes the time to genuinely listen to the concerns of his constituents, ensuring that their voices are not only heard but acted upon. His ability to empathize with the challenges of those he represents has set him apart as a leader with a deep concern for the people. Beyond his attentiveness, Olohunwa consistently champions the needs of his community, making sure that key issues such as education, welfare, and infrastructure development are prioritized in the national agenda. His focus is not on empty promises but on real, tangible results that improve the ...

As a dedicated servant of the state, you embody the qualities of a true leader. Your approach to matters of the State and humanity reflects a heart aligned with God's will, showcasing your humility and sense of destiny. I take great pride in being associated with a loyal, dedicated and courageous leader who possesses such a remarkable passion for the well-being of his people, combined with an admirable humility. On behalf of the good women in Osun State, I wish His Excellency a truly memorable birthday celebration. -----------   Her Excellency,   Amb. Erelu Ngozi Abeni Adeleke   United Nations Peace Ambassador   Erelu Asoludero of Erinmo Kingdom   Founder of Esther Adeleke Humanitarian Foundation   Wife of the Governor of Osun State   Friday, 5th October 2024.

The Executive Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke has congratulated his deputy, Prince Kola Adewusi, on the auspicious occasion of his birthday, hailing him as a dependable partner in the push to transform Osun state for the better.  Governor Adeleke notes the worthy contributions to the incredible achievements that his administration has recorded in 23 months, commending him for providing the needed balance that has better shaped the administration's focus to deliver for the people.  The Governor lauds the Deputy Governor's steadfastness and loyalty to the shared objectives of easing the pains of Osun people necessitated by past misgovernance and entrenches a relishing experience of a better tomorrow, saying he's a best partner that anyone would ever wished for. "I'm thrilled to celebrate my hardworking deputy, His Excellency Prince Kola Adewusi, on the auspicious occasion of his birthday. Prince Adewusi is a partner anyone will wished for ...

The Senior Special Assistant to the Osun State Governor on Media, Hon. Hezekiah Oladele Bamiji has derided the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), Mr. Bola Oyebamiji, on his assessment of the extent of development in Osun state under Governor Ademola Adeleke, saying it is too pedestrian for anyone to deny the monumental infrastructural imprints of the Adeleke administration.  Hon. Bamiji chided Mr Oyebamiji for trying to misrepresent the facts on the true state of things in Osun state, noting that, Governor Adeleke is not only building new infrastructures across sectors but also completing many of the developmental projects that the administration which Mr Oyebamiji was an integral part of abandoned without any justification other than political bickrings with his former boss in office. "It is a cruel irony that Mr. Bola Oyebamiji who was part of a government that left Osun in shambles could brazenly deny the...