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Commissioner for Federal Affairs Resumes, Tasks Staff on Five Point Agenda The Commissioner for Federal Affairs, Mrs. Adenike Adeleke has promised to work with relevant partners to facilitate inclusive growth for Osun state, noting her readiness to resolve all impediments that is denying the state the benefits of all assets in the federal capital territory. The Commissioner made the pledge upon her resumption to office in Osogbo last week, enjoining staffs of the ministry and agencies under her supervision to key into the five point agenda of Governor Ademola Adeleke. Mrs. Adeleke acknowledged the role of the Ministry in tapping into opportunities for the state at the federal level, disclosing to all the Directors and Program Managers in a meeting at the Ministry of her desire to fast track collaboration with the central government to the benefits of Osun people. The Commissioner who embarked on a tour of facilities in the Ministry, noted her commitment to an improved working condition

Executive Retreat: Governor Adeleke Reaffirms Five Point Agenda, Tasks Commissioners & Advisers on Good Governance Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has warned his newly inaugurated commissioners and advisers against corrupt conduct even as he restated his commitment to the full implementation of the five point agenda. Declaring open a three day executive retreat for commissioners and advisers, Governor Adeleke rolled out principles which he called on all appointees to abide with, pointing out that the realisation of the five point agenda will provide a solid foundation for a new Osun State. Taking time to update the participants of the five point agenda, the State Chief Executive  officer re-emphasised details of his governance agenda as follows: "First line charge for workers’ welfare, salaries, gratuities, and pensions: The above flows from the close link between formal and informal workforce in Osun State. When state workers are well treated, the informal sector booms

  Encomiums As Governor Adeleke Approves Another Batch of Half Salary Owed by APC Administration in Osun By Saliu Nofisat Opeyemi Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has approved the payment of another batch of half salary arrears owed to state and local government civil servants by the previous administration of the All Progressives Congress (APC). The approval, was announced in a statement by the Spokesperson/Special Adviser to the Governor, Mallam Olawale Rasheed.  The approval has been met with widespread encomiums from civil servants and other stakeholders in the state. In a statement, the Advocates of Good Governance (AGG) said that the approval was a "welcome development" and "a sign of good faith" on the part of the Governor. The AGG also called on the Governor to ensure that the remaining arrears are paid as soon as possible. Similarly, the state chapter of the Nigerian Youth Congress (NYC) said that the approval was "a major step in the right direct

Afforestation Is Going To Be My Top Priority, Says Osun Commissioner for Environment  Hon. Mayowa Adejoorin, Osun State Commissioner for Environment and Sanitation, has announced plans by his ministry to plant more trees to accelerate afforestation in the State. Hon. Adejoorin made the disclosure while featuring on OSBC Radio, Breakfast Tray on Saturday. The commissioner noted that having gone through the available reports of the ministry, the rate of deforestation are faster than the rate of tree planting, saying he is going to organise a sensitisation program to sensitise communities on the dangers associated with tree felling as well as to encourage tree planting in the society. He added that: “Yes, I'm aware that my ministry is a revenue generating ministry, hence we can generate more revenue through afforestation. "The people that are engaged in deforestation are not actually planting back, particularly the wood exporters, loggers and charcoal association, they are the on

  Workers Welfare: Adeleke is showing us what commitment can do By Ibrahim Sarafa  In the beginning, only few could be persuaded that the half-salary debt conundrum that had dogged Osun state for quite some years can be salvaged. Even when Governor Ademola Adeleke expressed sincere commitment to clear the mess, his opponents, particularly Gboyega Oyetola, the immediate past governor, pushed so hard to create a sense of impossibility. And you can't really blame him, because we all saw how horrible his best was for the state. In fact, it was part of his inadequacies that created the mess that Governor Adeleke offered to clear, and so, he may find it so hard to see that it can be done.  It is worthy to note that the Adeleke administration inherited N20bn half salary debt as well as over N50bn in entitlements to retirees. Although, the figures are frightening, and capable of stirring concerns on how to go about it considering the economic situation of Osun state, but Governor Adeleke w

OSUN STATE COMMISSIONER OF CULTURE AND TOURISM HON. ABIODUN BANKOLE OJO PAID A COURTESY CALL VISIT TO KABIESI ATAOJA OF OSOGBO, PROCEEDS TO OSUN OSOGBO GROVE FOR ON-SITE ASSESSMENT.  Earlier today, Hon. Abiodun OJO embarked on a courtesy call visit to the palace of Kabiesi Oba Jimoh OYETUNJI the Ataoja of Osogbo land to pay homage to the respected royal traditional ruler of the ancient city of Osogbo.  The visit was part of the honorable commissioner's efforts to get it right in his bid to revive the culture and tourism industry of Osun State.  After a fruitful deliberation at the palace, both Kabiesi and the Commissioner processed to the Osun Osogbo Grove for an on-site assessment of the current situation of the ancestral traditional place of worship and a major International tourist center in the state.  At the end of the Osun Osogbo Grove tour, Hon. Abiodun thanked Kabiesi Ataoja for the warm welcome gesture given to him at the palace and the time the Kabiesi spent taking him ar

OSUN STATE COMMISSIONER FOR TRANSPORTATION HOST THE LEADERSHIP OF OSUN STATE TRANSPORT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM(OSUTMS CYCLE'S) LED BY THE STATE CHAIRMAN, MR OYENIYI SIKIRU AYOBAMI PKA ADO IGBONNA Osun state commissioner for transport, Hon Sesan E Oyedele received in audience,a delegation of osun state transport management system (OSUTMS CYCLE'S WING) led by the state chairman, Mr Oyeniyi Sikiru Ayobami PKA ADO IGBONNA While addressing the commissioner, the chairman of the union congratulate him for his new position. He promise to work together with him for the progress of Osun state and the union. He ask for his support and plead with the commissioner to address some pressing issue most especially on security. He also emphasis on the need to deal with some bad element in the state going against the rules and regulations lay down by the union. In response, The commissioner also thank them for the kind visit, there cooperation and sincerity with the government. He promised to address t

  [OPINION] Re: Olawale Rasheed and mess cleansing task By Mallam Olawale Rasheed  When a writer described a popular performing state Governor  as a clown, what claim has such a person to complain about abusive words? In enlightened discourse, it is morally right to respect our leaders irrespective of political affiliations. When Ismail persisted in his abusive write ups against the person of the Governor, it is right and apt to respond in kind. Having said that, I must posit here that  I am never a hired hand engaged after an election victory to join the government.  Unlike some media workers who were engaged as press secretary after an election victory, I have been a political player in Osun State since the early days of the defunct Social Democratic Party. In 1999 , I was the director of Media and Publicity for the PDP Governorship Campaign. In 2018, I managed the media structure , ditto for 2022 guber polls. If there is any mess we are cleaning , it is the misgovernance and maladmi

  ACCI Congratulates Council Members on Appointment As Special Adviser to Gov. Adeleke The Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) congratulates two council members who were part of the newly appointed 30 Special Advisers to Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State.  The council members are; Mr Olawale Rasheed who is also the Chairman of the Transport Trade Group of ACCI and Mr Babaseyi Oluseyi, a member of the Women in Business and Gender Matters of ACCI.  The Director General of ACCI, Victoria Akai on behalf of the President of the Chamber, Dr Al-Mujtaba Abubakar and the Executive Council Members lauded the appointment while adding that these great men would deliver on their assignment and contribute their quota to the development of Osun State.

  Congratulations to an erudite Professor and political bulldozer in Osun State, Prof. Adewale Oladipo. On behalf of my humble self and immediate family, I want to congratulate my father and leader, Prof. Adewale Oladipo on his appointment and swearing in ceremony as the Chairman of the Board of Osun State University.  This appointment is given to you based on merit, due to your scholar view to some things. Also, your manner of approach to the things around you.  I am very sure that this post has added another feather to your cap. And there is no doubt that, you will take this institution of learning to a greater height.  I wish you best of luck in this new post, and smooth ride in the office of the Chairman. May God grant you more wisdom, knowledge and understanding to make you to excel the more.  *E-signed:* *Com. Olarewaju Emmanuel Gbenga PKA EMMACULLATE* *Media Assistant to the Executive Governor of Osun State.*

Egbedun Reveals Plan To Partner Globacom To Improve Efficiency  Osun State House of Assembly Speaker, Rt. Hon. Adewale Egbedun has revealed a plan by the 8th Assembly to partner with mobile telecommunication giant, Globacom in fixing the dormant Assembly E-Library. The Speaker made this known today when he hosted the Executive members of the company led by Mr Kofoshi in his office. You will recall that shortly after his inauguration as the Speaker of the 8th Assembly, Rt. Hon. Egbedun had conducted a tour on the library to assess the state of the facility. The Speaker was however dissatisfied with the condition of the facility in spite of the humongous amount that has went into it in the past, promising to initiate interventions to resuscitate it in order to aid the work of the House and serve the public who visit the legislative house. While addressing the visitor, Rt. Hon. Adewale Egbedun said he desired a good E-Library for Osun Assembly that will serve as a research centre for the

OSUN STATE COMMISSIONER OF CULTURE AND TOURISM HON. ABIODUN BANKOLE OJO AND S.A ON TOURISM TO GOV. ADEMOLA ADELEKE HON. TOPE ANJORIN OMITOGUN GRACED THE 1ST EDITION OF OSUN SUBEB BESS 2023 STATE SPORTS FINALS.  Hon. Abiodun Bankole Ojo (FAFA) today joined the entourage of Osun State Governor H.E Sen. Ademola Nurudeen Jackson Adeleke ably represented by the Deputy Governor of Osun State Prince Kola Adewusi, Osun 8th Assembly Speaker Rt. Hon. Adewale Egbedun, OSUN SUBEB Chairman Hon. Ibikun Sadipe IBK, Hon. Special Adviser to Governor on Tourism Hon. Tope Anjorin Omitogun, and other political functionaries to grace the first edition of OSUN SUBEB BESS 2023 State finals.  The Sports finals project is organized by the UNIVERSAL BASIC EDUCATION COMMISSION ABUJA in collaboration with OSUN STATE UNIVERSAL BASIC EDUCATION BOARD, OSOGBO.  The BESS project is organized to spot talents and catch them young from secondary school.  As expected and in pursuance of Gov.  Ademola Adeleke IMOLE OSUN

  UPDATED: See Names Of Those Who Made Tinubu’s Ministerial List •Wike, El-rufai, Adelabu, Umahi, Others 0 Ex-Governor of Ebonyi State, Dave Umahi; and presidential spokesman, Dele Alaka also made the list. After a long wait by Nigerians, the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, on Thursday afternoon, presented Tinubu’s ministerial list before the Senate. Gbajabiamila, the immediate past Speaker of the House of the Representatives, presented the list to Senate President Godswill Akpabio at exactly 01:19pm. Akpabio thereafter read the ministerial list with 28 nominees. See full list below: Abubakar Momoh Yususf Maitama Tukur Ahmad Dangiwa Hannatu Musawa Uche Nnaji Betta Edu Dr. Diris Anite Uzoka David Umahi Ezenwo Nyesom Wike Muhammed Badaru Abubakar Nasir El Rufai Ekerikpe Ekp[o Nkiru Onyejiocha Olubunmi – Stella Okotete Uju KEnedy Ohaneye Bello Muhammad Goronyo Dele Alake Lateef Fagbemi Mohammad Idris Adebayo Adelabu Olawale Edun Waheed Adebanwo Emman Suleman Ibrahim Pr

  BREAKING: Wike, El-Rufai, Umahi, 26 Others Make Tinubu’s Ministerial List 0 Former Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, made President Bola Tinubu’s ministerial list read on the floor of the Senate on Thursday afternoon. Ex-Governor of Ebonyi State, Dave Umahi; and presidential spokesman, Dele Alaka also made the list. After a long wait by Nigerians, the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, on Thursday afternoon, presented Tinubu’s ministerial list before the Senate. Gbajabiamila, the immediate past Speaker of the House of the Representatives, presented the list to Senate President Godswill Akpabio at exactly 01:19pm. Akpabio thereafter read the ministerial list with 28 nominees.

  RE - MAKING SENSE OF GOVERNOR ADELEKE'S GOVERNANCE MODEL BY Mallam Olawale Rasheed  In Africa, losing elections can cause depression  and psychological disorders. Such sense of loss arising from rejection by the people at times transforms otherwise cultured individuals into deranged activists attempting to assess relevance using the same deceitful tactics that initially accounted for their principal being booted out of office.  Or how else can one explain tagging a man accused of being too pan-Osun as attempting to 'edenise' Osun? Before responding to the Iree Polytechnic question, it is necessary to have this relevant digression.  Until last night, accusations I have heard against Governor Ademola Adeleke  are mostly that he is over-favouring Osogbo, Ila Orangun, Iwoland, Ijeshaland and Ifeland. Several Ede people have called me privately to question the Governor's neglect of his own town.  Friends called and questioned the Governor's allocation of so many appoin

  A NEW ERA IS ABOUT TO START IN ILODE WARD 1A ILODE WARD 1A can only be great again, when it's in a capable hand. In light of this, the only person that's capable to pilot the affairs of this great ward right, is *Hon. Akobi* *Olawole Olajuwon PKA ( Eleyinju Aanu) He is a man of his words, respectful and always deliver at the appropriate time. Hon. Akobi Olawole Olajuwon PKA (Eleyinju Aanu) is a tested, trusted and qualified being. I will implore, we people of ILODE WARD 1A, to please support him as the caretaker member representing the good people  of  ILODE WARD 1A TOGETHER STRONGLY  WE CAN MAKE  ILODE WARD 1A GREAT AGAIN💪💪💪 SUPPORT...✅✅✅ CANVASS...✅✅✅ FOR  HON.  AKOBI OLAWOLE OLAJUWON  PKA Eleyinju AanuAS THE CARETAKER MEMBER REPRESENTING  ILODE WARD 1A

  OSUN NUJ CONGRATULATES OLAWALE RASHEED, OLUSOLA AJALA, OTHERS ON APPOINTMENT AS SPECIAL ADVISERS The Osun State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists NUJ, has congratulated the Spokesperson to Governor Ademola Adeleke, Mallam Olawale Rasheed on his appointment as Special Adviser to the Governor. The Union, in a statement made available to newsmen by its Secretary, Comrade Adeyemi Aboderin described the elevation as well deserved, having served meritoriously in the last four months as Spokesperson to Governor Ademola Adeleke. The Union also applauded the appointment of an ace broadcaster, Mr Olusola Ajala as Special Adviser, urging the duo to see their appointments as a call to duty to serve the people of the state honestly and be dedicated to their principal in his quest to develop the state. Osun NUJ, while equally felicitating others appointed into various positions by the Governor, charged them to prove their ability to deliver on the mandate given to them by joining hands w

AYANAGALU DRUM FESTIVAL HOLDS IN ILE-IFE ON FRIDAY AS OONI SENDS DELEGATION TO CANADA FESTIVAL  All roads lead to the ancient city of Ile-Ife the cradle and traditional headquarters of the Oduduwa race as the Arole Oduduwa Olofin Adimula Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi CFR Ojaja II, The Ooni Of Ife lead monarchs, government functionaries, dignitaries and cultural stakeholders to the AYANAGALU FESTIVAL 2023. Expected to be attended by participants from within and outside Nigeria, this epoch making cultural event being  coordinated by the  AyanAgalu Ambassador, who doubles as Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Adire Oodua Hub, Queen Aderonke Ademiluyi Ogunwusi is slated to hold on Friday 28th July 2023 at the mainbowl of the Ojaja Arena at Ife Grand Resort in Ile-Ife, and it is the second edition of annual AyanAgalu celebrations following its maiden edition which held last year.  While on the surface of the earth as one of the deities that Olodumare sent to the planet earth for the progress, de

  Osun Govt. Bans Olu of Ile-Ogbo From Participating In Land Transaction The Osun State Government has banned the Olu of Ile-Ogbo, HRM Oba Abeeb Adetoyese Agbaje Arowo Okunjoye II from participating in land transactions in his domain. The ban directive was issued today following his appearance before the Osun State Attorney General and Commissioner for Local Government and Cheiftaincy Affairs, Akande Oluwafemi Jimoh and  Dosu Babatunde, respectively. The decision becomes necessary to curtail frequent alleged cases of landgrabbing by the monarch within Ileogbo and surrounding villages. It could be recalled that many people from Ile-Ogbo township, Eleni and Moomu Abimbola villages have written several petitions against the Oba Abeeb on his royal conducts of forceful acquisition and sales of subjects land, and subsequent intimidation of innocent land owners using the judiciary and the police. He was banned from participating in land transactions and using any of his palace cronies to enga

  HON. SESAN OYEDELE FELICITATE WITH HON. KEHINDE ALEXANDER OLOKE ON HIS NEW APPOINTMENT Let me begin by congratulating hon Kehinde Alexander Oloke on your well deserved appointment as the S.A to the Governor on traditional affairs. 2.This amazing Accomplishment is just one step on your journey. Your ability to relentlessly search for solutions to problems and find innovative ways to improve the world is the key to this success and many to come. You overcame so many obstacles to achieve this win. Your perseverance is an inspiration to everyone you meet, and you earned all the rewards coming your way. 3. I really appreciate the leadership style of the people's Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke for bringing fairness,equity and justice to our door step since he become the Executive governor of our dear state,we really appreciate sir. 4. I also send my warmest greetings to all our leaders in our beloved party, People Democratic party, Thank you everyone. 5. Once again, Congratulations

  COMRADE OLAREWAJU EMMANUEL CONGRATULATE MALLAM OLAWALE RASHEED ON HIS SWEARING IN CEREMONY. I want to congratulate my father, mentor and leader on his appointment and swearing in ceremony as one of the Special Advisers to the people's Governor, Senator Nurudeen Ademola Adeleke.  MOR, I want to use this medium to appreciate you for your fatherly care and love. Also, I want to reaffirm my loyalty to you and which I will always uphold. I am always proud to have a someone like you that I do look up to My Oga, may God continue to be with you.  *E-signed:* *Com. Olarewaju Emmanuel PKA EMMACULATE* *Media Assistant to the Executive Governor of Osun State*

Governor Adeleke Appoints 14 More Special Advisers To complete the governance structure , Governor  Ademola Adeleke has appointed 14 more Special Advisers, covering various sectors. In an appointment issued after approval from the State House of Assembly, Governor Adeleke listed the new Advisers as follows: 1.Yemi Owolade  2. Teniola Lanlehin  3. Felix Lekan Olatunji  4. Dr Michael Oyerinde  5.  Ademola Adeshina  6. Olusola Ajala  7. Bukola Onifade  8. Fausat Sarumi  9. Eniola Omotosho  10. Kehinde Alexander Oloke  11. Kamal Adekilekun  12. Olubi Adejobi 13. Prof Lukman Jumoda  14. Sir Adekunle Adepoju  Governor Adeleke further approved the appointment of Vice Chairmen for some.non- statutory boards: 1. Bola Ojofehintimi - Vice Chairperson , Osun Tourism Board 2. Seyi Orolugbagbe - Vice Chairman , Arts and Culture 3.  Bishop Mike Adewale - Vice Chairman , Christian Pilgrims Board 4. Alhaji Mudashiru Ibrahim Bebeto- Vice Chairman, Muslims Pilgrims Board All appointees are to be inaugura

Egbedun attends LG Party Meeting, Donates Car to Party Chairman  •• Pay Homage to Ex-Gov Prince Oyinlola. The Speaker, Osun State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Adewale Egbedun, today joined other members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in his home local government, Odo-Otin Local Government for the July edition of the council's general meeting. The meeting was well attended by party faithful across the fifteen wards that made up the local government.  The Party Chairman of the Local Government in his opening remark appreciated Sen. Ademola Adeleke for appointing Hon. Rasheed Aderibigbe as one of his commissioners, noting that the appointment reflected the wishes of the party faithfuls in the council across board. He also commended the Honourable Speaker for his sterling leadership, which is evident in how he is coordinating his colleagues at the Assembly and also for the party in the Local Government.  He went on to introduce members of the opposition party who defected to the

Cabinet Members: Osun Assembly Gives Approval to Governor Ademola Adeleke's Request on Special Advisers Osun Assembly has approved Governor Ademola Adeleke's Request to appoint ten (10) out of the approved Twenty-Five (25) Special Advisers nominees as cabinet members. The assembly also approved the Governor's request to appoint five more Special Advisers to make a total of 30 Advisers. The Assembly gave the approval on Tuesday during an executive session of the house held at the assembly Complex. The Speaker, Rt. Hon. Adewale Egbedun had read the governor's letter to his colleague at their meeting. The Governor in his letter explained that the ten nominees out of the twenty-five nominees earlier approved by the house will be cabinet members. When the Speaker raised the discussion, the Majority Leader Hon. Kofoworola Babajide Adewunmi noted that the governor's request should be approved by the House. Signed: Olamide Tiamiyu, Chief Press Secretary to the Speaker, OSHA

OSPOLY RECTOR SUSPENSION PROTEST The attention of the Executive Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke has been drawn to the protests by the Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics ASUP of Osun State Polytechnic, OSPOLY Iree over the suspension of the Rector, Dr Tajudeen Adewale Odetayo. The Governor who is concerned about the reaction, urges all to remain calm and shun the protest which had led to closing the school gate, thereby disrupting the ongoing examination within the school.  In a release signed by the Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Oluomo Kolapo Alimi, the Governor assured the ASUP and the Students of the institution that the matter will be looked into and necessary measures taken.  The release added that OSPOLY Governing Board will soon be put in place to take over the matter and investigate the allegation which led to the suspension and take appropriate action as soon as possible. "I understand the reason for the protest over the suspensio

Governor Adeleke Appoints 30 Special Advisers, Hosts Inauguration of Board Chairmen, Vice-Chairmen & Advisers on Wednesday  Governor Ademola Adeleke has appointed 30 Special Advisers to strengthen state governance even as tommorow Wednesday has been fixed for the inauguration of Advisers, Board Chairmen and Vice Chairmen. The Governor has also secured approval for five more Special Advisers in addition to the previously approved 25 to make a total of 30. Of the expected 30 advisers, 10 are of cabinet ranks.  The inauguration of the Advisers and Chairmen/Vice Chairmen of boards holds on Wednesday 26th July 2023 by 10AM at the Local Government Service Commission, Government Secretariat, Osogbo. The newly appointed Special Advisers are as follows: 1. Azeez Badmus  2. Hon Mosudi Yakubu 3. Femi Carena 4. Hon Stephen Olaniran Akanfe Atidade 5. Dr Adekunle Akindele 6. Mr Tunde Balogun  7. Mr Eniola Odeniyi  8. Alhaji Muniru Adebayo Raji 9. Mr Goddey Olijeh 10. Mr Seyi Babatunde 11. Hon Ka