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  • Osun Gov, others for Ede Muslim Grammar school at 50

    Osun Gov, others for Ede Muslim Grammar school at 50

    Osun Governor Ademola Adeleke, will join the alumni of Ede Muslim Grammar School and  others on Monday to kick off several activities lined up to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Ede Muslim Grammar School.

    Adeleke is an alumnus and a former national president of the alumni association of the school established in 1974.

    The 5Oth anniversary of Ede Muslim Grammar School, Ede commences with the special prayer on the Founders’ Day anniversary, Monday 0ctober 21, 2024.

    Commencing by 10am within the school premises, the session will play host to leading muslim clerics in the state including the oldest Imam in the entire Osun State who doubles as the Chief Imam of Ansar ud Deen, Ede, Imam Dende Adekilekun

    The prayer session is a particularly historic one because the same Imam Adekilekun was one of the founding fathers when the idea of establishing the school was conceptualized.

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    According to a statement by the Chairman of the Planning Committee of the anniversary, Alhaji Kola Alimi, the “commemoration of the great school’s fiftieth anniversary is a grand design to thank Allah, appreciate  the founders, the alumni as well as the current set of students of the school”

    Alimi, who is also the Managing Director of Osun State Investment Corporation, explained that the committee deemed it greatly appropriate to have a well sequenced line up of programmes to commemorate the special anniversary to enable all categories of stakeholders participate to their satisfaction.

    “It is just very important that we start the celebrations with the Founders’ Day Special Prayer before we embark on other components of the anniversary celebrations” Alimi added
    He therefore enjoined everyone to spare good time for the special prayer day to make it a huge success.

  • No plan to demolish Ilesa Central Mosque – Osun gov

    No plan to demolish Ilesa Central Mosque – Osun gov

    Governor Ademola Adeleke has responded to the appeal of the Ijesa Muslim Community on the ongoing Ilesa road dualisation, reassuring the Muslim faithful that there is no plan to demolish the Ilesa Central Mosque.

    According to a statement by the Spokesperson of the State Governor,  Mallam Olawale Rasheed,  “the assurance given during the ‘Ipade Imole’ remains.

    “Governor Adeleke has received the plea of the Ijesa Muslim leaders and has directed that fresh assurance be given that the mosque is not billed for demolition in the ongoing road dualisation.

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    “The Muslim Ummah should not entertain any fear as the mosque remains intact. Only the extended canopies will be affected, not the main building as earlier indicated.

    “The Governor has also directed officials of the Ministry of Works and Infrastructure to interface with the Muslim leaders on the subject matter,” the Spokesperson noted.

    While commending stakeholders for actively supporting the ongoing dualisation at Ilesa, the Spokesperson explained that Mr. Governor is committed to the implementation of the multi-billion naira Infrastructure upgrade with an eye on deep local content and active community engagement and collaboration.

  • Member, British House of Lords, Osun gov, others for launch of Gureje IV Luxury Chocolate

    Member, British House of Lords, Osun gov, others for launch of Gureje IV Luxury Chocolate

    In furtherance to the Cocoa Renaissance Initiative founded by the Oloni of Eti-Oni, Osun State, Oba Dokun Thompson, the chocolate brand, Gureje IV Luxury Chocolate will be launched in partnership with Beech’s Fine Chocolates of Preston, UK on Wednesday 28 February 2024 at Church House, Harvey Godwin Suite, Deans Yard, Westminster, London SW1P 3NZ.

     Prof the Lord Alton of Liverpool, Member, British House of Lords will be the Chief Host while the Executive Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke will be the Special Guest of Honour.

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    According to a statement by the organisers of the programme, Beech’s Fine Chocolates has been making quality confectionery for over 100 years as a family-owned independent British chocolate manufacturer of a wide range of products.

    Gureje IV Luxury chocolate launch will offer an initial four luxury bars of 70% Dark Chocolate, 35% Milk Chocolate, 35% Milk Chocolate with Orange Flavour and 35% Milk Chocolate with salted caramel to be added to Beech’s online shop and also through their numerous distributors, which is the advantage of 100 years.