October 2023
Governor Adeleke bags ‘the most pensioner friendly governor of the year’
By Taofik Jimoh Governor Ademola Adeleke has been honoured with the award ‘The Most Pensioner Friendly Governor of The Year’ by the Osun State chapter of the Nigeria Union of Pensioners (NUP). The award was in recognition of Governor Adeleke’s innovative leadership style which has translated into the successes recorded in many strata of the […]
Why consumers must support local businesses, boost economy – Senator Fadahunsi reveals
By Taofik Jimoh Senator Francis Fadahunsi has appealed to Nigeria, Osun residents in particular, to embrace subsistence farming and reduce craving for imported good to survive the current high cost of basic daily needs. Fadahunsi stated this in Ilesa at the closing ceremony of an empowerment training he organised for hundreds of Osun East […]
Osun water corporation board chairman commends Governor Adeleke for prioritizing water provision
• Says past administration abandoned all Waterworks By Sola Isola The Board Chairman, Osun State Water Corporation, Hon. Samuel Oyedotun has commended Governor Ademola Adeleke for prioritizing the provision of potable water to the people of state. He added that this commendation became necessary because the last administration in the state had abandoned the waterworks […]
I will resuscitate adult literacy in Osun — Adeleke
By Taofik Jimoh Senator Ademola Adeleke, the governor of Osun State, has pledged to reopen the state’s shuttered adult literacy centres and to make it easier for everyone, particularly women and young girls, to acquire new skills. The governor, who was represented by the state Commissioner for education, Dipo Eluwole, made this disclosure at the […]
Osun government is fully ready to support south west rail project – Transport Commissioner
By Taofik Jimoh Osun State Commissioner for Transportation, Sesan Oyedele has declared the state government is ‘fully’ ready to support the South West Rail Project. He stated this at a meeting hosted by Development Agenda of Western Nigeria (DAWN Commission) in Ibadan, Oyo State. The Commissioner said, “Osun State is prepared to work with other […]
Canada, Osun government strengthen economic collaboration
By Sola Isola The Government of Osun State and Canadian High Commission has consolidated economic partnership with a follow up bilateral talks between Governor Ademola Adeleke and the Canadian top diplomats in Lagos. The Canadian High Commissioner, James Christoff had led his team at High Commission to Osun state five weeks ago during which sectoral […]
We will invite Osun labour on implementation of 35,000 minimum wage – Information Commissioner
By Taofik Jimoh The Osun State government has declared that it will soon invite organised labour in the state to negotiate the implementation of N35,000 minimum wage. The new minimum wage was recently announced by the Federal Government in a bid to avert an impending strike by the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, and the Trade […]
Ipade Imole: Governor Adeleke applauds Osun people, says actions ongoing on citizens’ viewpoints
By Sola Isola Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has expressed his gratitude to the people of Osun state over their positive turnout and feedback at the Ipade Imole, assuring that actions are ongoing on the various recommendations and viewpoints from the people. In an appreciation statement, Governor Adeleke said he remain ever excited and […]
Osun is open to partnerships for tourism development – Speaker
By Sola Isola The Speaker of the Osun State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Adewale Egbedun, has expressed the State Government’s willingness to partner with the private sector in exploring the potential of its tourism industry, declaring Osun as the home of some of the choicest tourist sites in Nigeria. He made these assertions at […]
Opinion: Why Osun should appreciate Governor Adeleke for transparency
By Ismail Abdulganiyu In public office, there is what is called Oath of Secrecy. Its aim is to control the flow of information, in and outside the Government. Past administrations in Osun oftentimes hid under this public service principle to deprive their people accountability and transparency in governance. However, in the case of Governor Adeleke, […]
