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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 […]
Ipade Imole: I sacrifice 600million monthly security vote for Osun development- Governor Adeleke
By Sola Isola Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has revealed that he has sacrificed his monthly security vote for the development of the state. He made this known while addressing participants at the maiden edition of ‘Ipade Imole’ a quarterly accountability programme of the state government. The governor told delegates that represented every segment […]
Boreholes cost us N1.5million Each – Governor Adeleke
By Sola Isola Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has revealed that his administration spent N1.5million each on the 332 boreholes drilled across wards in the state. The Governor made this known during the maiden town hall meeting tagged ‘Ipade Imole’, held at Aurora Events Centre, Osogbo. He maintained that the boreholes are functioning and […]
Health Insurance: OHIS to alleviate health care delivery challenges in Osun — ES, Dr Akindele
The Osun Health Insurance Scheme ( OHIS ) says the scheme is working with its accredited healthcare service providers across the state to help alleviate their challenges for good service delivery to enrollees of the scheme. Dr Abdulrasaq Akindele, OHIS Executive Secretary who announced this in Osogbo on Tuesday, said secondary delays and challenges faced […]
Ifon/Ilobu Communal Clash: Osun Government Reduces 24-hour Curfew to 12
• Sues for total Peace and Order Sequel to the near state of total peace and harmony being envisioned by his administration in both Ifon and Orolu communities in the wake of the recent communal clashes, Osun state governor ,Senator Ademola Adeleke,has directed that the hitherto 24-hour curfew imposed on the two warring communities be […]
