● Says Certificate of Returns Belongs to Osun People

OSOGBO – 19/08/2026 – osunstate.gov.ng

Governor Ademola Adeleke said he has forgiven all those who may have offended him during the state elections and declared that he bears no grudge against political adversaries and opponents.

The governor who spoke while receiving a certificate of return from the electoral commission said “God has fought my battles for me and so I hold unto God throughout the duration of the political war and now that I have been re-elected”

While announcing a Five Hundred Million naira (N500m) education scholarship for victims of political violence, the governor commended the electoral body for acting professionally and within the dictates of the electoral act.

“I commend the electoral commission for doing a good job. You stood for democracy. I commend the security agencies, especially the Commissioner of Police for Election, the DSS. I would have loved the police to do more but we thank God the election day went violent free”, the governor submitted.

The INEC National Commissioner for Osun election, Prof Kunle Ajayi in his address commended the passion, the commitment and the activism of Osun voters whom he said defied electoral violence and trooped out to exercise their voting rights.

“Osun people are the heroes of the Saturday election. Active citizenry always makes a difference in the conduct of credible elections. Osun people proved to the world that democracy can work when the people are involved”, the INEC chief said

At a massively attended rally organised by the joint labour movement at Osogbo, the governor commiserated with families of the deceased and the injured, lamenting that “we remember Ezekiel Olapade, Aderogba Ajayi, Remi Abass, Kolade Eluyera, and the many other victims whose lives were cut short or permanently affected by electoral violence. To their families, I say: your pain has not been forgotten, and your loved ones will never be reduced to statistics.

“As part of our commitment to supporting affected families, the Adeleke family, through the Springtime Development Foundation, will provide automatic scholarships up to university level for the children and dependents of those who lost their lives”, the governor declared at a separate celebration rally organised by Osun labour movement.

“Today is not merely a day for the presentation of a Certificate of Return. It is a day of gratitude, reflection and, above all, appreciation for the people of Osun State who stood firm for democracy.

“This certificate does not belong to Ademola Adeleke alone. It belongs to the people of Osun State, the market men and women, workers, youths, traditional and religious leaders, and every citizen who demonstrates that our democracy cannot be intimidated, purchased or suppressed. I am deeply humbled by your courage and by the confidence you have renewed in me.

“But as we celebrate, we must remember those who paid a painful price during the electoral process. Citizens were injured, properties were destroyed, livelihoods disrupted and, most painfully, lives were lost.

“In addition, the Osun State Government will establish a ₦500 million Election Violence Victims Endowment Fund to provide relief and support to verified victims and families affected by the violence.

“A Verification and Relief Committee, chaired by the Speaker of the Osun State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Adewale Olumide Egbedun, will oversee the transparent identification and assessment of victims and the equitable distribution of relief.

“This is not a political fund. It is a humanitarian intervention. No eligible victim will be discriminated against on the basis of political affiliation, religion, ethnicity, gender or social status”, the governor told the thousands of public workers at the State Secretariat.

The Chairman of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC), Osun state chapter, Dr Christopher Arapasopo praised the labour movement on the re-election of Governor Adeleke and announced that in future legislative elections, Osun workers will still vote for Accord candidates.

“We defied attacks and intimidation to support the re-election of Governor Adeleke. We will never bow to those who want to enslave us. We will still vote Accord in future legislative elections”, the labour chief vowed.

Governor Adeleke later visited the Ataoja of Osogbo, the Timi of Ede and Senator Oluwole Alabi to present his certificate of returns for royal blessings.

Signed:
Mallam Olawale Rasheed,
Spokesperson to the State Governor.

1.FAKE NEWS – Osun Infra Projects are substandard and of low quality:

FACT CHECK – Osun projects are handled by experienced, COREN certified engineers. The projects are conceived and executed with global best practices that are even validated by a technical mission of the Nigerian Society of Engineers.

2. FAKE NEWS: Osun government awards major projects to companies without expertise in construction sector:

FACT CHECK: All companies engaged by the administration passed due diligence, due process and procurement processes. The companies also parade tested COREN certified professionals as staff. They are competent and entrenched in the construction sector.

3. FAKE NEWS: Osun engages incompetent local companies instead of global construction companies like Julius Berger and other multinationals:

FACT CHECK: The Osun government is implementing local content law to develop the capacity of our local companies, to ensure that Osun money services Osun people, to develop local construction skills and to boost local economies. The local content policy places top emphasis on quality and best construction practices.

4. FAKE NEWS: Newly constructed bridges are collapsing because of poor quality

FACT CHECK: No new bridge has collapsed. The two reported incidents are opposition propaganda and sabotage. A section of the road on the bridge was drilled and hammered by the opposition elements. The sabotaged section was immediately rehabilitated and security men posted for protection. The other incident was a road actually done by the Oyetola administration at Ile Ife which the opposition claimed to be under the current government at Modakeke. The GPS of the said bad road was posted which proved that it was at Ile Ife, not Modakeke as contained in the APC propaganda.

5. FAKE NEWS: Adeleke government is sponsoring insecurity and responsible for killings and attacks ongoing across Osun state.

FACT CHECK : Governor Adeleke is a peace loving leader who instructed his supporters never to retaliate despite the constant attacks and killings. Accord has lost seven of its members, with 20 injured from gunshots and over 60members currently in illegal police detention. APC thugs are regularly accompanied by police men who invade and arrest Accord leaders all over the state. All facts in public domain confirm that Accord members are the victims while APC and the police are the aggressors.

6. FAKE NEWS: Adeleke spent 92 billion naira on entertainment within the governor’s office in the last three years.

FACT CHECK: The Governor’s office has eight agencies with their separate budget sub-headings. Governor’s office is not about the governor alone and other agencies domiciled with operate their budget and implement their listed projects. The governor did not spend N92 billion on entertainment as alleged.

7. FAKE NEWS: The Adeleke administration moved Ido Osun Airport to Ede for political vendetta.

FACT CHECK: It was former Governor Oyetola who handed over Ido Osun airport to the Nigerian Airforce for a so -called aviation city and training centre. All the facts are in the public domain. The airport still remains at Odo Osun but under the Airforce arrangement signed by Mr Oyetola.

8. FAKE NEWS: There is an Edenisation agenda being pursued by Governor Adeleke.

FACT CHECK: The Edenisation agenda is fake news. The governor launched the Osun Infra Agenda in December 2022. The agenda covers all local governments with multi-sectoral projects. Again in December 2023, the governor launched the second phase of the infra agenda which targeted Ila Orangun, Iwo, Ilesa , Ede and Ile Ife. Today, all those mega projects are completed and are being commissioned. The administration adopts and enforces equity and fairness in the distribution of her Infra Projects.

9. FAKE NEWS – Adeleke’s administration earns more money than the former Oyetola government. It mismanages the money. So the governor should deliver more than what exists today in Osun.

FACT CHECK: The issue of how much a government gets from federal allocation should be situated with the current inflationary rates and associated exchange rates for the national currency. The cost of construction in the pre-2022 era is not the same as today. Construction cost has skyrocketed by more than 500 percent. The present administration has delivered 350 kilometres of roads, three flyover bridges, six dualised roads, 150 renovated schools, over 200 renovated health centres, 31 tractors, near liquidation of inherited half salary and pension debt among others. There is value for more money flowing into Osun.

10.FAKE NEWS: Governor Adeleke is not in control of the state government. His brother and sister are the ones in charge.

FACT CHECK: Governor Adeleke holds the red pen and decides and approves as stipulated by the law and executive decisions. He is a listening governor who listens to advice and counsels of his top officials, cabinet members, advisers, his family members and fairness from far and near. Neither the Governor’s brother or sister belongs to the cabinet. They also did not hold any position in the administration. Mr Governor is firmly in control of his government.

11. FAKE NEWS: Adeleke administration lied to the public by announcing acquisition of over 100 tractors while it delivered audio 31 tractors

FACT CHECK: The governor announced plans to purchase 100 plus tractors in three batches. The first batch of 31 was purchased and deployed to the field. The tractors have ploughed over 400 hectares of land since they were deployed. The financial constraints occasioned by the withholding of local government allocation forced the government to be using state resources to pay workers under the local government payroll. The purchase of further tractors was then put on hold pending improvement in the state finance. Meanwhile, Previous APC governments did not buy a single tractor for 12 years.

12. FAKE NEWS: Governor Ademola Adeleke sacked workers employed by Oyetola administration FACT CHECK: The workers were employed after the loss of the 2022 election by Governor Oyetola to set up landmines for the incoming Adeleke administration. Their employment had not been concluded when the previous government left office. They were employed in contravention of standard procedures and rules.
13. FAKE NEWS : UNILESA fee is deliberately set very high to punish the poor FACT CHECK: The fees for Medical and Law students are relatively higher in view of the high standard and facilities required for producing medical and law graduates. When compared to other institutions, fees for UNILESA and UNIOSUN are even cheaper.
14. FAKE NEWS: The governor dances a lot as a sign of unseriousness.

FACT CHECK: The governor is a tough hearted individual who is deeply devoted to the service of the state. The dancing aspect does not affect his governance of the state. He delivers on all fronts. Secondly, the governor regards his dancing as a praise singing to his creator. Thirdly, the governor counts his dancing as a symbol of gratitude to God for elevating him.

Governor Ademola Adeleke has called attention of all lovers of democracy to an open threat by former Governor Gboyega Oyetola to rig next Saturday’s election, vowing severe resistance by Osun people to enforce free and fair election on August 15.

1.Introduction

The Technology Incubation Centre (TIC), Ile-Ife, participated in a strategic stakeholders’ engagement hosted by the Permanent Secretary, Osun State Ministry of Innovation, Science, Technology and Digital Economy, Mrs. Olubukola Jolayemi, to formally receive and interact with shortlisted innovators from Osun State for the NextGen Innovation Challenge 2026.

The meeting, held in the office of the Permanent Secretary, provided a platform for the innovators to showcase their products and innovative solutions while receiving valuable feedback and encouragement ahead of the national stage of the competition.

The engagement further underscored the shared commitment of the Osun State Government and the National Board for Technology Incubation (NBTI) to fostering innovation, entrepreneurship and technology-driven economic development.

2.Attendance

The meeting was hosted by the Permanent Secretary, Mrs. Olubukola Jolayemi.

Also in attendance were:

1. Mr. Lateef Olatoke Ajibaye, Director, Technology, who served as the moderator of the programme.
2. Mrs. Oyeronke Akinola-Abolade, Director, Finance and Accounts.
3. Mrs. Lateefat Abolanle Olanrewaju, Director, Innovation and Science.
4. Mr. Kamoru Lasisi, Centre Manager, Technology Incubation Centre, Ile-Ife.
5. Members of staff of the Technology Incubation Centre, Ile-Ife.
6. Five (5) of the thirteen (13) successful innovators shortlisted from Osun State for the NextGen Innovation Challenge 2026. 3.Programme Highlights

The programme commenced with a welcome address by the Permanent Secretary, Mrs. Olubukola Jolayemi, who warmly welcomed all participants and commended the shortlisted innovators for distinguishing themselves during the selection process. She reaffirmed the Ministry’s commitment to supporting innovation and creating an enabling environment for young innovators and entrepreneurs in Osun State.

Thereafter, the Centre Manager, Technology Incubation Centre, Ile-Ife, Mr. Kamoru Lasisi, appreciated the Permanent Secretary for providing the platform for the engagement. He introduced members of staff of the Technology Incubation Centre, Ile-Ife, as well as the shortlisted innovators, and expressed confidence in their ability to represent Osun State creditably at the national stage of the competition.

The technical session was moderated by Mr. Lateef Olatoke Ajibaye, Director of Technology, who invited each innovator to make a presentation of his or her innovation.

The shortlisted innovators showcased innovative products and solutions across different sectors, explaining the problems their innovations seek to address, their uniqueness, potential impact and commercial viability. The presentations attracted constructive observations, questions and professional advice from the Permanent Secretary and Directors, all geared towards strengthening the innovators’ presentations ahead of the next phase of the competition.

During the interactive session, the innovators received words of encouragement and practical guidance on improving their presentations, refining their innovations and confidently projecting the innovative potential of Osun State at the national level.

It was noted that the successful innovators from Osun State would proceed to Abuja in the coming days to join other shortlisted innovators from across the Federation for the national stage of the NextGen Innovation Challenge 2026. Outstanding participants from the national stage will thereafter be selected to represent Nigeria at the grand finale in the United Kingdom later in the year.

4.Outcome of the Meeting

The meeting was highly interactive and successful, providing the innovators with an invaluable opportunity to present their innovations before key government officials and receive constructive feedback ahead of the national competition.

The engagement also strengthened collaboration between the Osun State Ministry of Innovation, Science, Technology and Digital Economy and the National Board for Technology Incubation in their shared commitment to promoting innovation, technology commercialization and entrepreneurship.

The innovators expressed appreciation for the opportunity and left the meeting better prepared and more confident for the forthcoming national stage of the competition.

5.Conclusion

Thereafter, the Centre Manager, Technology Incubation Centre, Ile-Ife, Mr. Kamoru Lasisi, delivered a goodwill message on behalf of the Director-General/Chief Executive Officer of the National Board for Technology Incubation (NBTI), Engr. Dr. Kazeem Kolawole Raji, FCIPM (UK), FPMR (UK). In his remarks, he expressed profound appreciation to the Permanent Secretary for graciously hosting the engagement and for her unwavering commitment to promoting innovation and supporting emerging innovators in Osun State.

The presentation session successfully achieved its objectives of preparing the shortlisted innovators for the next phase of the NextGen Innovation Challenge 2026 while fostering stronger collaboration between the Osun State Government and the Technology Incubation Centre, Ile-Ife.

The programme reaffirmed the commitment of the Osun State Government to supporting innovative ideas with high growth potential and further highlighted the strategic role of the Technology Incubation Centre in identifying, nurturing and promoting indigenous innovations capable of contributing to sustainable economic development.

The programme concluded with a vote of thanks delivered by Mr. Raji Kazeem Babatunde, Assistant Chief Technical Officer, Technology Incubation Centre, Ile-Ife, who expressed appreciation to the Permanent Secretary, Directors, innovators and all participants for their support towards the success of the engagement.

Prepared by:
Raji Kazeem Babatunde
Assistant Chief Technical Officer
Technology Incubation Centre, Ile-Ife

For:
Mr. Lasisi Kamoru,
Centre Manager,
Technology Incubation Centre, Ile-Ife.

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