The Executive Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke has rejoiced with a former Chairman of Ede South Local Government, Elder Sunday Akanfe Atidade, JP, on the occasion of his 75th birthday, applauding him for the unwavering commitment he has shown in driving progress for the society.
OSOGBO – 25/12/2025 – osunstate.gov.ng
Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun state has felicitated with his Oyo state counterpart, Engr Seyi Makinde on the occasion of his 58th birthday anniversary, describing him as “a strong agent of development, innovation and transformation”
In a statement on Thursday, Governor Adeleke said Makinde is “a child of destiny, a man of grace and a leader with a fixated mind for public good, public service and public welfare”, citing his birth, growth and evolution as “an embodiment of divine grace and blessings.
“I have been meeting and associating with several leaders for decades; however, my brother, Seyi, strikes me as a unique personality, a brilliant genius, a man of his own mind and a leader who is ready to go alone if necessary in defence of principles and conviction. His strong will has positively changed Oyo politics and even our regional political space.
“Seyi is an innovative administrator. In his quest to deliver on good governance, he implemented several schemes that have holistically transformed Oyo state. His capacity to design and execute public interest projects and programmes is acknowledged by friends and foes. That he seems to deliver such mega projects effortlessly within best practice celebrates the engineer at the helm of Oyo governance and politics.
“I therefore associate with my brother as he marks another blessed year on mother earth. I join admirers far and near to felicitate and pray for more blessed days, weeks, months and years for a fearless patriot, a committed democrat and an innovator for good governance”, the governor was quoted as saying in the press statement.
While urging the celebrant not to waiver in his commitment to the people and democracy, Governor Adeleke said he shared common affinity with the Oyo state governor in many areas which he listed as good governance, public good, public service, public welfare, pro-masses politics, unwavering commitment to the delivery of democratic dividends among others.
“My brother, Seyi, shares birthday with our Lord, Jesus Christ. So we know why he is striving to be Christ-like in all his earthly endeavors. Enjoy your day, brother, as I wish you more blessings on behalf of the people and government of Osun state”, Governor Adeleke concluded.
Signed:
Mallam Olawale Rasheed,
Spokesperson to the State Governor.
The organising committee of the Adire Osun Festival has appealed to stakeholders to properly understand the agenda of the state government for the sector, clarifying that the next phase of the programme after the ongoing festival is the development and nurturing of the Adire industrial hub for practitioners and entrepreneurs.
The Executive Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke has congratulated Mr. Musiliu Olalekan Oseni, PhD, on his appointment as the Chairman of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) by President Bola Tinubu.
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● Mulls Health Insurance Programme for Journalists
Osogbo – 08/12/2025- osunstate.gov.ng
Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has expressed sadness over the death of Adesoji Omosebi, Publisher of SOJ Worldwide Online News, a member of the Osun Online Publishers Association.
The Governor described his demise as a great loss to the media industry in Osun state adding that his contributions to the growth and development of the online media industry in Osun state cannot be over emphasized.
In a statement by his Spokesperson, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, the Governor noted that the contributions of the late Publisher to the development of Osun State as a player in the fourth estate of the realm will never be forgotten.
“Today, we mourn the demise of Adesoji Omosebi, the Publisher of SOJ Worldwide Online News and a member of the Osun Online Publishers Association.
“His demise is a huge loss to the media industry in Osun state. His contributions to the growth and development of the online media sector as pioneer Chairman of OOPA will never be forgotten.
“His contributions to the development of Osun as a major player in the fourth estate of the realm will never be forgotten.
The governor further directed the State Health Insurance agency to study the possibility of enrolling journalists in the health Insurance scheme, describing them as important stakeholders in the society.
“May God Almighty comfort his family and grant them the fortitude to bear this great loss. SOJ will be missed greatly”, the Governor noted in a condolence message.
Signed,
Mallam Olawale Rasheed,
Spokesperson to the Governor.
The Executive Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke has rejoiced with the Arole Oduduwa, His Imperial Majesty, Ooni Adeyeye Babatunde Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, CFR, on the joyous occasion of his 10th coronation anniversary, celebrating him as an astute royal figure, who consistently exhibit deep interest in the promotion of Yoruba culture.
