The Federal Government has appointed Osun State as the coordinating point for the implementation of the Food System Transformation Pathways in the South West geopolitical zone, an initiative targeted at boosting nutritious and sufficient food production in Nigeria.

In commemoration of the 2024 World Teachers Day, Osun state Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, has declared, tomorrow, Monday the 7th of October, 2024 as a work free day for all teachers in both public and private schools throughout the state.

Governor Ademola Adeleke has welcomed the intervention of the Federal Ministry of Mines on the state’s tax disputes with Thors Explorations Limited, clarifying that the state has validated claims within the context of the Constitution and extant laws.

Governor of Osun State, His Excellency, Senator Dr Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke, has again approved a whopping sum of Three billion and Three hundred naira only (#3,300,000,000.00) for the payment of accrued rights (bond certificates) of a number of workers who retired under the Contributory Pension Scheme across the State.

The Executive Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke has congratulated a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Fatai Diekola, on the occasion of his birthday, celebrating his life of contributions and impacts.

Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has extended his warm congratulations to His Royal Majesty, the Orangun of Oke Ila, Oba (Dr.) Adedokun Abolarin on the occasion of his birthday, praising his tremendous contribution to the promotion of human capital development and the growth of Osun state.

Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has commiserated with the Farombi’s family of Oogi in Ayedaade local government area of the state, over the demise of Hon. Olufemi Farombi, describing the death as rude and untimely.

Our attention has been drawn to yet another ridiculous concoction by the All Progressive Congress falsely accusing the Chief of Staff to Governor Ademola Adeleke, Hon Kazeem Akinleye of an imaginary breach of Code of Conduct over an alleged TEFUND contract.

It is with immense pride and gratitude that I stand before you today, on this historic, as we celebrate the 33rd anniversary of the creation of our beloved Osun State.

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OSOGBO – 09/08/2024 – Osunstate.gov.ng

The Executive Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke has reaffirmed the determination of his administration to reform and expand the creative sector of the state economy covering tourism, entertainment and craft sub-sectors.

The Governor who was represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Hon Teslim Igbalaye made the pledge at the grand finale of the 2024 Osun Osogbo festival held at the Osun Osogbo groove.

“Our Government is reforming and expanding various sectors of the economy. The creative industry is receiving special attention because of its potential as employers of labour and a booster of internally generated revenue.

“We are supporting the private sector as the driver of the creative sector expansion agenda. This will speed up the rejuvenation of the sector.

“We have huge potentials to tap into in the tourism sector. Osun is the cradle of Yoruba race, the host of key Yoruba cultural assets. We are not relenting in our plans to make Osun the first tourism destination within and outside the federation.

“We are forging ahead with our support for the upgrade of the Osun Osogbo groove. Last year, we supported the organiser and managers of the site with rehabilitation of the arena. We backed up the cleaning of the stream. We are now looking at the rehabilitation of the internal roads within the groove”, the Governor noted in his address.

He congratulated the Ataoja of Osogbo Land for another successful hosting of the Osun Osogbo festival, expressing delight that annually, the event is attaining new heights in term.of planning and delivery.

“Our best wishes to all adherents of the Osun Osogbo at home and abroad. We will continue to support all cultural festivals as a tool for local development and preservation of our tradition and culture”, the Governor added.

Signed:
Mallam Olawale Rasheed
Spokesperson to the Governor