NEWS RELEASE

OSOGBO – 31/10/2023 – Osunstate.gov.ng

Osun State Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Hon Kolapo Alimi, has affirmed that the recently unveiled multi-billion Naira infra plan has strong sustainability components alongside strong adherence to due process and procurement laws.

Speaking while hosting the leadership of Coalition for Good Governance(C4GG) in his office today, the commissioner clarified that the government of Governor Ademola Adeleke complied with provisions of the law in the design and the ongoing implementation of the infra plan, noting that no procurement law is violated.

“Permit me to clarify that all projects listed in the plan were subjected to due process requirements. We invite the public to note that before the unveiling of the plan, the Ministry of Works has been implementing some intervention programmes across the state using direct labour.

“Those projects listed by Mr Governor are not covered by those intervention programmes. The infra plans are contractual projects whose advertisements for bid submissions are already published in compliance with due process.

“The public is also informed that the state has a supplementary budget preparatory to the submission of the 2024 appropriation proposals to the House of Assembly by Mr Governor. My point is that nothing is being done outside the law in line with Mr Governor’s mantra of due process, rule of law and fear of God.

“It is also important to at this point urge any group or individuals to seek more information if they so wish by applying the Freedom of Information Act. This administration is committed to free flow of information under an open governance model.

“We want to reiterate that the multi-billion naira infra plan is to be executed without loans from financial institutions. We affirm as the State Chairman of the PDP had said that the fund will come from savings, blockage of revenue leakages, expanded revenue base, refunds from federation accounts and reduction of the cost of governance. The plan is sustainable with a multiplier effect on the state economy.

“On behalf of Mr Governor and his entire cabinet, we thank Osun people home and abroad for the overwhelming approval of the infra plan. We also commend fellow Nigerians who appreciated the ingenuity and innovative thinking of the state government.

“To ensure delivery as planned, Mr Governor will soon inaugurate a monitoring team composed of individuals from the media and the civil society. This is to ensure value for money and quality assurance.

Speaking earlier, the Coordinator of the C4GG, Hon Tayo Adegbemile said the group was at the Commissioner’s office to brief the state government on its ongoing survey and monitoring of the state of governance in Osun state.

“During the Ipade Imole, we submitted a monitoring report to Mr Governor. We are now on the second phase. We are conducting a statewide survey ahead of the one year anniversary of the Adeleke administration”, Mr Adegbemile.

Signed
Oluomo Kolapo Alimi,
Honourable Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment

NEWS RELEASE

OSOGBO- 30/10/2023- Osunstate.gov.ng

Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun state has approved the dissolution of statutory commissions with immediate effect.

In a circular by the Secretary to the State Government, Hon Teslim Igbalaye, the dissolution takes immediate effect.

The affected commissions according to the SSG are the State Civil Service Commission, the Judicial Service Commission, Osun State Independent Electoral Commission and Osun State House of Assembly Service Commission.

The Secretary to the State Government conveyed the appreciation of Mr Governor to members of dissolved commissions for the selfless and meritorious service to the state.

Signed
Mallam Olawale Rasheed,
Spokesperson to the State Governor

NEWS RELEASE

OSOGBO- 25/10/2023 – Osunstate.gov.ng

Governor Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke is billed to unveil details of his administration’s One Hundred Billion Naira infrastructural Plan.

The event which is expected to be a landmark outing for the Governor will focus on projects on road dualisation, flyover bridges, health center upgrade, water provision facilities among others.

The venue is the Executive Chamber’s Lounge of the Governor’s Office by 4pm.

Signed
Oluomo Kolapo Alimi,
Honourable Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment

OSOGBO – 19/10/2023- Osunstate.gov.ng

The Osun State Government has constructed over 55 kilometers of roads and is encouraging private individuals to join in the drive to bridge the state’s infrastructure deficit, Spokesperson to the State Governor, Mallam Olawale Rasheed has declared.

Reacting to the opposition party’s statement on Ilesa road project sponsored by Mr Rasheed Sarumi and commissioned by Governor Ademola Adeleke, the Spokesperson said the State Governor was invited to commission the road by the businessman and that at no point was any claim made that the state government constructed the road.

Governor Adeleke had while commissioning the road commended Mr Sarumi for his community service and urged other endowed citizens and residents of the state to emulate the contribution of Sarumi.

The Governor at the commissioning stressed further that Sarumi is a model other business leaders in the state should emulate, a position echoed by the Edo state Governor, Godwin Obaseki.

“In what way is it a crime for the state governor to honour a distinguished Osun citizen who is giving back to the society? Governor Adeleke has constructed over 55 kilometers of roads with another 45 kilometers in the pipelines. The administration has not and will not claim projects that do not belong to the administration.

“Is the APC saying the Governor should not have encouraged the Sarumis and others to support community development by personally identifying with them? The current government is bridging the infrastructure deficit and it won’t be distracted by a party that failed woefully while in office.

” It is evidently clear that the sordid past of a rejected administration still weighs heavily on the opposition. Governor Adeleke is touching lives, upgrading infrastructures and rebuilding the state from the wreckage left behind by APC.

Even the worst of enemies are daily becoming friends of the administration with regular praise of “Mr Governor, you are really doing well. You indeed prove us wrong”

The opposition should await another shocker in the new week as Governor Adeleke unveils details of his infrastructure plans. Let fake news merchants prepare new rounds of fabricated submissions.

Signed
Mallam Olawale Rasheed,
Spokesperson to the State Governor

Osogbo – 17/10/2023- Osunstate.gov.ng

News Release

The Osun state government has approved the constitution of management teams for both Osun United and Osun Babes FC.
The government also appoints football coaches for both football clubs.

In a statement from the deputy Governor and Commissioner for Sports and Special Needs, Prince Kola Adewusi, the appointments are as follows;

Osun United Football Club

1. Akin Maxwel – Chairman
2. Abimbola Rufus – Community Relation Manager
3. Femi Okenla -Marketing and Communication
4. Kabiru Adekunle -Team Manager
5. Oyewole Opeyemi – Secretary

Osun Babes Football Club

1. Mrs. Tola Usman – Chairperson
2. Wole Animasahun – Team Manager
3. Mrs. Ronke Ogunbanwo – Secretary

Osun United Coaches

1. Seye Ajayi – Chief Coach
2. Sina Afolabi -Assistant Coach I
3. Waheed Olapade – Assistant Coach II
4. Lateef Yusuf – Goalkeeper Coach
5. Seyi Akanni – Medical Officer
6. Akeem Adebayo Mogba – welfare Officer.

Osun Babes Coaches

1. Bayo Adesina – Chief Coach
2. Kolawole Keshi – Assistant Coach I
3. Yinka Oyeleye – Assistant Coach II
4. Segun Awopetu – Goalkeeper Coach
5. Omolola Seun – Medical Officer

Signed
Goke Awoyemi,
Chief press Secretary to the Deputy Governor.