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Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has increased the salary of teaching and non-teaching workers of Osun State University (UNIOSUN) by 25 per cent and 35 per cent.

Adeleke, during the 14th convocation of the institution held in Osogbo at the weekend, said the institution was running smoothly because there was no tradition of ‘aluta’ and strikes by workers.

He said: “UNIOSUN has established a ‘no-strike, no aluta’ tradition, and it is these that keep the university up when other schools are down. This culture of no strike and no ‘aluta’ does not in any way presuppose oppression or dictatorship. Rather, it is an indication of good leadership at all levels of the university governance.”

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The governor said his administration prioritised the welfare of workers, hence, “in line with our commitment to the welfare of our citizens and the development of education in Osun State, we have approved the implementation of 25 per cent and 35 per cent salary increase for teaching and non-teaching workers of this university.”

The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Clement Adebooye, said the success recorded by the school was as a result of hard work.

He said: “We secured additional admission quota for our Nursing from 75 to 150; and Law from 50 to 100. We increased our student intake from 4,500 in the previous year to 7,405.”

Amid the ongoing crisis within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has called on party stakeholders to follow the succession procedures outlined in the party’s Constitution.

In a statement issued on Thursday, September 19, by his spokesman, Olawale Rasheed, Governor Adeleke affirmed his commitment to upholding the provisions of the PDP Constitution.

He said: “I stand by the Constitution of our great party which clearly spelt out the succession procedure in case of the exit of an elected chairman.

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“I also stand by the resolution of the PDP Governors’ Forum of which I am an integral part.”

He cautioned that “Our party must adhere to its Constitution at this critical time and at all times. That is the way to build a responsible political party.”

Governor Ademola Adeleke has expressed optimism over the ongoing N100 billion infrastructure plans in the state.

Adeleke also noted that he was in a hurry to deliver those projects scattered across the State within the record time.

The governor, who said this while hosting the leadership of the Nigeria Society of Engineers (NSE) at Government House, Osogbo, and during an inspection of the Flyover at Oke-Fia on Friday expressed confidence in the contractor handling the project.

“I am not a Governor that just sits in office; I have been looking at the project from the government house there, but I had to come and see for myself because I am in a hurry to deliver.

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“I wish they would continue at this pace so we can commission the road. What they are doing here is a good job. In line with my campaign to deliver a good capital city, we will deliver just that.”

President of NSE, Margaret Oguntala in her address commended Adeleke over the N100b infrastructure plan launched in 2023.

She disclosed that members of the society have gone around the state and discovered that several projects are ongoing in the state.

 Gov. Ademola Adeleke of Osun says his critics once doubted his capacity to drive infrastructure development in the state.

Adeleke made the remark while playing host to members of the Nigerian Society of Engineers(NSE), led by its National President, Margret Oguntala, on Friday in Osogbo.

The governor said that in 2023, when he announced his ambitious infrastructure plan across the sectors, many doubted his capacity to implement good infrastructure projects.

“To the glory of God, we have proved critics wrong. We have shown that we have the will, the capacity and the knowledge to achieve our goals.

“We are determined to take Osun to greater heights.

“We have demonstrated strong passion to bridge the infrastructure gap in the state,” he said.

Adeleke said that he was convinced that economic growth and development could best achieved when the infrastructure sector is well developed.

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The governor, who noted that he was determined to take Osun to greater heights, said he had demonstrated strong passion to bridge the infrastructure gap in the state.

“What you saw in Osogbo is small. Construction is ongoing across the 30 local governments and area councils.

“Good infrastructure facilitates economic growth and that is what we are doing,” he said.

The governor commended NSE for the visit and for the award presented to him.

In her remarks, Oguntala commended the governor on the massive ongoing projects across the state and the unveiling of N100 billion infrastructure project.

“Your vision and drive for progress in the state are commendable, and we are proud to witness the positive changes occurring across the state.

“We also commend the numerous ongoing projects under your leadership, which are transforming the state, improving infrastructure, and enhancing the quality of life for the people of Osun,” she said.

Oguntala said that NSE was fully committed to offering support to complement the efforts of the government in transforming the state into a hub of industrial progress, innovation and investors destination of choice.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the governor later led NSE members to inspect ongoing projects in the Osogbo, the state capital.

(NAN)

…huge federal allocation making governors to be lazy—group

Governor Ademola Adeleke has faced criticism over the neglect of the popular Erin-Ijesha Waterfall in the Ori-Ade local government area, where the water has become polluted with debris.

A video that surfaced online on Tuesday, August 13, revealed the extent of the neglect and the polluted state of the water.

A tourist criticized the state government, remarking, “The reliance on monthly allocations from the federal government has made states complacent, failing to develop their own economies.”

The Osun Progressives Youth in the United Kingdom (O-SPYUK), through its coordinator Tunmise Ajiboye, also condemned the Osun government for the deteriorating condition of the Erin-Ijesha Waterfall.

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He said: “It is unfortunate that our values as a state are fast becoming a wasteland quickly within two years of the administration of Governor Ademola Adeleke. All the tourist sites that ought to be generating revenue for the state have been abandoned like Erin-Ijesa Waterfall, Kiriji War Site, and Osun Osogbo Groove among others.

“The huge monthly allocation that Osun is receiving has made this present administration not look inward on ways to generate revenue. I urge the government to pay attention to the values we have in the state.”

Meanwhile, the Osun State government through the Commissioner for Information, Kolapo Alimi, disclosed that the government is implementing a systemic upgrade after decades of neglect by previous administrations.

The commissioner noted that the tourism infrastructure upgrade plan covers the Osun groove, Owala inland beach resort in Olorunda local government, Sango Timi Shrine in Ede local government, Ayunkunnugba waterfalls in Oke-Ila Orangun, in Ifedayo local government, and other cultural sites.

Gov. Ademola Adeleke of Osun says his administration will continue to support the annual Osun-Osogbo festival to achieve its cultural and traditional objectives.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Adeleke said this at the festival’s grand finale in Osogbo on Friday.

Adeleke said his administration recognised the significance of the grove, being a United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) heritage site.

The governor, represented by the state Commissioner for Arts and Culture, Mr Abiodun Ojo, said the state government had done quite a lot to preserve ancient culture and traditions.

He, therefore, urged stakeholders in the culture and tourism sector to support the festival continually.

NAN reports that the Ataoja of Osogboland, Jimoh Oyetunji, had earlier commended devotees and foreign tourists for paying homage to the Osun River goddess.

Oyetunji also thanked the state government for supporting the festival.

According to the traditional ruler, the 2024 edition of the festival ended a huge success despite the challenges facing the country.

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He also commended sponsors of the festival for making the event remarkable.

NAN reports that government officials, traditional rulers, foreign tourists and worshippers from across the country witnessed the festival.

The annual festival, which started on July 29, ended on Friday after the mandatory sacrifice performed by Arugba, (a virgin female girl), to the river goddess.

The Osun-Osogbo festival, whose history dates back many centuries, is usually celebrated in a grove on the outskirts of Osogbo.

It is among the last of the sacred forests that adjoined the edges of most Yoruba cities before extensive urbanisation.

In recognition of its global significance and cultural value, the sacred grove was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2005.

For the people of Osogboland, the festival represents a traditional cleansing of the town and a cultural reunion of the people with their ancestors and founders of the Osogbo Kingdom. (NAN)