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  • Adeleke signs Osun 2024 budget into law

    Adeleke signs Osun 2024 budget into law

     Gov. Ademola Adeleke of Osun on Friday signed the state 2024 Appropriation Bill into law,  promising to ensure its full implementation.

    The governor’s spokesman, Malam Olawale Rasheed, said in a statement that the total approved budget was N273,908,997,410.

    Adeleke said the budget,  tagged:  “Budget of Reconstruction and Recovery” was crafted to fasttrack the revitalisation of various sectors of the state economy.

    “Our focus is to put the state on the path of sustainable development, hence we are rebuilding all the sectors namely education, health, sports, roads, agriculture, creative industry, digital economy ,general infrastructure alongside women and youth focussed programmes and policies.

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    “I commend the state Assembly for prompt processing of the appropriation bill. I also laud my team for their cooperation with the various assembly committees in the budgetary process.

    “We will ensure implementation as stipulated to reconstruct the society and ensure recovery of critical sector,” the  governor said.

    The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that the Osun House of Assembly, on Dec. 21, passed the 2024 Appropriation Bill of N273.9 billion after it was presented before it on Nov. 9 for consideration and approval.

    (NAN) 

  • My dream was to become a musician, not politician – Gov Adeleke

    My dream was to become a musician, not politician – Gov Adeleke

    Osun state governor, Ademola Adeleke, has revealed how his father discouraged him from being a musician.

    He said rather than being a politician, he would have joined the entertainment industry as an artist. 

    Adeleke, due to his jovial and dancing zeal, is nicknamed ‘Dancing Governor’.

    Many of his dancing videos went viral on social media. 

    Adeleke, who doubles as Davido’s uncle was criticised for always dancing during campaigning period, and was automatically deemed unfit by some individuals to run a state, while his supporters said such trait showed that he would be socially accessible by all.

    During an interview on ARISE TV on Wednesday, the 63-year-old politician said he had wanted to be a musician since childhood.

    He said: “Actually, I was supposed to be a musician right away. But my father, when we were growing up in the sixties, didn’t allow it. They didn’t believe that somebody should go and do music. They just wanted you to go to school. So he discouraged me. But I know that I have that talent. It’s the talent I passed on to my nephew and my son.

    Read Also: Akeredolu: I’m hugely shaken by death of my counterpart – Adeleke

    “If you play music now, I don’t know how, I would just start dancing. My body would just start moving without knowing it.

    “I got to America in 1981. The name of my school that time in Alabama was Jacksonville State University. It was in the countryside. At that time, the school was having their anniversary, a lot of activities were happening there. So I picked the dancing part. So, after the stages, we got to the finals.

    “So to cut the long story short, I won. I remember vividly, the president of our school was trying to pronounce my name – Ademola Adeleke – he called me Jackson. And at that time Michael Jackson was reigning. So that’s how I got the name Jackson.”

  • Our family dying in hardship, NURTW begs Adeleke

    Our family dying in hardship, NURTW begs Adeleke

    The leadership of the National Union Of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), Osun State has appealed to Governor Ademola Adeleke to return the operation of motor parks to its union.

    The union through its chieftain, Kazeem Oyewale on Friday appealed to Adeleke, lamenting that since the governor handed over motor parks to Park Managers in November 2022, life has been tough for their family members.

    Oyewale urged the governor to forgive whatever he might perceived as the wrongdoing of the union which made him take such a tough decision.

    Read Also: Adeleke approves N1.6bn bond certificates for 346 retirees

    He said: “We use this medium to thank Almighty God on behalf of Osun State Government. We want to plead with the government to please have mercy on our union.

    “It’s been over a year since we operated last in Osun state. Everyone present today has a family to feed, the government should please forgive and forget in any way we offend them they should not let.

    “We are seeking the support of our acting zonal chairman in Osun state because all the union members are suffering in the state. He should look into the Osun state situation because we’ve been suffering for over a year.”

  • Adeleke approves N1.6bn bond certificates for 346 retirees

    Adeleke approves N1.6bn bond certificates for 346 retirees

    Gov. Ademola Adeleke of Osun has approved the release of bond certificates worth N1.6 billion for 346 retirees under the contributory pension scheme.

    This is contained in a statement issued by the Permanent Secretary, Local Government Staff Pension Bureau, Mr Ibrahim Akibu, on Wednesday in Osogbo.

    Adeleke said the beneficiaries cut across primary schools teachers and local governments  staff, among other retirees .

    He said about 182 primary school teachers and 164 local government staff were among the beneficiaries of the bond certificates.

    Read Also: Adeleke lifts curfew on warring Ifon/Ilobu communities

    Adeleke said the presentation ceremony would take place on Dec. 21 .

    ” This is another phase in fulfilment of my open resolve to clear backlogs of salaries, pensions and emoluments issues within the public service .

    “We have commenced payment of inherited half salaries and other emoluments owed public licence servants by the past administration,” Adeleke said.

    According to him , the presentation of the bond certificates is a continuation of the commitment of the state government to workers welfare in and out of service.

    (NAN) 

  • BON 2023: Adeleke backs film awards

    BON 2023: Adeleke backs film awards

    Osun State’s capital, Osogbo, is flooded with beehive of activities as Governor Ademola Adeleke has thrown his weight behind this year’s edition of the Best Of Nollywood (BON) Awards.

    Last week, a contingent of Nollywood stars led by Seun Oloketuyi, founder and convener of BON Awards, presented him with the hosting rights of the   awards.

    Adeleke received the hosting rights with a promise to host the  awards scheduled for this Friday.

    Adeleke lauded Oloketuyi and the Nollywood contingents that include Fred Amata, Yemi Blaq, Bimbo Thomas, and Kemi Adekomi.

    According to the governor, the choice of Osun to host the 15th edition of the awards was a  right move by the organisers because his government is one that understands the impact of the entertainment industry in Nigeria.

    He said: “My nephew, Davido, and my son B-Red recently visited me and we got talking about the entertainment industry and BON Awards.

    “My dream was always to have a solid policy on the entertainment industry because I lived and studied in the U.S. for a long time, and I know the value of the industry.

    “My family can be referred to as a political family. My father was a senator in the Second Republic, and my late brother, Governor Isiaka Adeleke popular as Serubawon was the first executive governor of Osun State. He was the only one to bring in the entertainment industry in Osun State, including tourism and culture before the military junta of Abacha struck.

    Read Also: Adeleke lifts curfew on warring Ifon/Ilobu communities

    “None of my predecessors took the entertainment industry that way.

    “A lot of people do not realise the impact of the entertainment industry. So when Davido and B-Red said they wanted me to build something like an entertainment village in Osun State, I was happy.

    “We have lands, the only constraint was the unfixed roads, and I’m happy to announce that I’m fixing roads in Osun State massively so that we have connectivity.

    “Without good roads, people won’t want to come to your state. All of the abandoned road projects, whether federal or state, are my focus, that I can assure.”

    Aside from the different categories of awards, the organisers have revealed a special recognition award to be awarded to Adebayo Salami for his many contributions to the industry.

    Oloketuyi said: “There are so many whose hands contributed to the foundation of the Nollywood we know today, and Adebayo Salami is one of them. He not only inspires actors and filmmakers, he remains a shining example for his children, many of whom are making waves in the industry. It is for this reason we have chosen to recognise and appreciate him with the Lifetime Achievement Award.”

  • Adeleke lifts curfew on warring Ifon/Ilobu communities

    Adeleke lifts curfew on warring Ifon/Ilobu communities

    Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has lifted the curfew imposed on Ifon and Ilobu communities, sequel to a near perfect semblance of peace and orderliness that has returned to the warring communities.

    The governor said the curfew would be lifted on December 20 to enable everyone go about their normal activities without any restriction of any kind in the two communities.

    This is contained in a statement by the Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Mr Kolapo Alimi, yesterday in Osogbo.

    The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that Adeleke had imposed a 24-hour curfew on Ilobu and Ifon communities over communal clashes on land disputes.

    Read Also: Communal class: Adeleke lifts curfew in two Osun LGAs

    The commissioner, who announced the curfew on October 5, said it became imperative to prevent further breakdown of law and order in the affected communities.

    Adeleke said the state government truly acknowledged that lasting peace and stability seemed to have been restored across the warring communities.

    He said a 24-hour surveillance would be strictly observed and maintained by the eagle eye of joint security task force in the communities.

    “We take this opportunity to thank and appreciate all those who contributed to the restoration  of peace and order during and after the unfortunate community skirmishes,” he said.

    According to him, the state government is satisfied and convinced that peace has returned to the communities.

  • Communal class: Adeleke lifts curfew in two Osun LGAs

    Communal class: Adeleke lifts curfew in two Osun LGAs

    Osun state governor, Ademola Adeleke, has lifted dusk to dawn curfew imposed on two local government areas of the state after communal clash between Ilobu and Orolu communities. 

    The Nation recalled that Adeleke imposed curfew on Irepodun and Orolu local government areas of the state after the communal clash that led to the death of many people. 

    Meanwhile, the commissioner of Information and Public Enlightenment, Kolapo Alimi stated that Adeleke directed that with effect from, Wednesday, December 20, the curfew imposed on the two communities be lifted forthwith. 

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    A statement read: “Osun state governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has viewed with satisfaction the return of peace to Ifon and Ilobu communities in Irepodun local government area. To this end, the curfew earlier imposed by the Executive Governor of Osun state, His Excellency, Senator Ademola Adeleke, in his Executive capacity as the Chief Security Officer of the state is ,hereby, lifted with immediate effect beginning from tomorrow, Wednesday, 20th of December, 2023.  

    “While the Osun State Government truly acknowledges that lasting peace and order may seem to have been restored, a 24 hour surveillance should still be strictly observed and maintained by the eagle eyed joint security task force in the two communities.  

    “Government uses this opportunity,to once again, thank and appreciate all those,who,in one way or the other contributed to the restoration of peace and order, before, during and after the unfortunate communal skirmishes.” 

  • What we are doing to retain our health workers –Adeleke

    What we are doing to retain our health workers –Adeleke

    Gov. Ademola Adeleke of Osun says his administration is creating an enabling environment to retain health professionals in the state  against the “Japa syndrome”.

    Adeleke said this at the official inauguration of Osun Health Insurance Scheme (OHIS) Office Complex in Abere, Osogbo.

    ” We  have targeted action against japa syndrome.

    “Our government has approved the full payment of hazard allowances to all our health staff as approved by the Federal Government.

    “We also intend to replace all healthcare workers that have left with new ones with improved packages.

    “And this had been adequately appropriated for in the 2024 budget.”

    The governor also said that his administration planned to renovate all the 332 focal primary health centres and some comprehensive health centres in the state.

    He said the OHIS office complex being inaugurated was to create an environment conducive for the administration of health insurance policies for a better health for Osun citizens.

    “Our government recognises the importance of health insurance and intends to reduce or even eliminate out of pocket payment for treatment in the hospitals.

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    “That is the reason for making it compulsory for all political office holders to enroll in the Osun Health Insurance Scheme, in addition to civil servants that are also compulsorily enrolled.

    “I want to use this opportunity to encourage the informal sector, traders, artisans, businessmen, unions etc to key into the programme,” he said.

    Earlier, the governor met  with journalists in the state to appreciate them for their support and  to announce his return to the state after his vacation.

    The governor , thereafter,  took  journalists to inspect the ongoing road dualisation  taking place at Oke-Fia Axis in Osogbo, the state capital.

    (NAN)

  • Community leader lauds Adeleke on foreign investment

    Community leader lauds Adeleke on foreign investment

    A Community leader and obaship candidate in Iree town, Osun State, Prince Afolabi Ali,  has lauded various moves by Governor Ademola Adeleke to industrialise the state.

    In a statement issued on Wednesday, Ali  applauded Adeleke for travelling abroad to bring serious investors to establish industries in Osun communities and through that, reduce unemployment; especially among the youth.

    Welcoming the governor back after his one-month sojourn in Thailand and other countries, Prince Ali said while the governor took his deserved rest, he also took time to invite potential investors, knowing the needs of Osun people.

    “We, especially the Iree people, welcome back His Excellency,  Governor Jackson Ademola Adeleke from his foreign tours of Thailand and other countries,  where he went to take his deserved rest and woo potential investors to our dear Osun State.

    “We have absolute confidence in his leadership qualities and have a strong belief in his assurance that he had contacted potential investors, whose inputs will take many of our youths out of the employment market,” Prince Ali enthused.

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    He, however,  urged the governor to consider far-reaching industrial potentials as they apply to Iree community in Boripe North Local Government area, stressing that the community is blessed with abundant mineral resources,  which are still untapped.

    ” Here in Iree and adjourning communities, we are blessed with gold, granite, columbite, talc, tantalite and tourmaline, with human resources among the youth population that can achieve the common dream of the state government and prospective investors, ” Ali prodded.

    The candidate to the vacant stool of Aree of Iree also applauded the governor for the various  infrastructural works he had embarked upon, in just one year of assuming office.

    He specifically cited the construction of 20-kilometer road networks, various electrification projects, building of 323 water projects, and the rehabilitation of 31 public schools, as a few mention of the several laudable achievements of the governor.

  • Adeleke returns from Thailand vacation

    Adeleke returns from Thailand vacation

    Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has returned from his vacation in Thailand. He was away for 30 days.

    The governor’s continued absence had begun to stir controversy in the state after it was rumoured he went on medical trip for a knee surgery.

    His spokesman, Olawale Rasheed, however dispelled the rumour. He said the governor went to shop for investors.

    But Governor Adeleke, during a radio interview, said went to rest in Thailand. He also dispelled the rumours of surgery.

    Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment Kolapo Alimi confirmed that Adeleke arrived in the country yesterday.

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    Rasheed also added: “The governor arrived in Nigeria after a month of working-vacation outside the country. He arrived at the Murtala International Airport, Lagos, and is recharged for more service to the good people of Osun.”

    The governor also said: “I’m elated to be back to Nigeria in the midst of my people. You all can see I’m excited as I’m now recharged and refreshed to deliver more good governance and service delivery to the people of Osun.

    “The insinuation that I was sick or otherwise is unfounded. I am as fit as fiddle. I went on a working vacation to both recharge and meet partners for the development and progress of our state. Those spreading falsehood about my trip are just embarrassed and dumbfounded with our achievements. That’s why they’re spreading all those unfounded rumours. I’m back now, hale and hearty. The good work continues in Osun.”