NEWS RELEASE
OSOGBO- 06/09/2024- Osunstate.gov.ng
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.
We affirm again that the accusation is baseless as the Chief of Staff has not violated any provisions of the Code of Conduct or any other extant laws for that matter.
As a public officer, the Chief of Staff has not deployed his office to, in whatever ways, favour himself especially as he is not a member of the governing board of Osun State University nor a member of the board of directors of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFUND).
Specifically too, Hon Akinleye had effectively ceased to be a director of the mentioned company ever before his appointment as the Chief of Staff and so cannot in any way be held accountable for the business operations of the said company.
The Chief of Staff has never sat at any meeting or board deliberation where such a contract was determined and is therefore by all accounts not in breach of any provisions of the Code of Conduct or any subsisting laws of the land.
The defamatory publication is therefore a reflection of what we noted earlier that the state APC has run out of ideas to tackle the superlative delivery of service by the Adeleke government and is now resorting to cheap blackmail and outright fake news.
We note with disdain the reprehensible desperation of the opposition to destroy the vibrant and world class Osun State University which is running its affairs in line with best practices and in compliance with its establishment laws.
We equally decry the failed attempt of the opposition to distract the state government of which Hon Akinleye is a critical actor, from its very laudable delivery of good governance and democratic dividends.
We assert with all confidence that Hon Akinleye has not in any way abused his office as he mainly applies himself to discharging his official duties as the Chief of Staff to the Governor which does not include contract solicitation and influence for and/or on behalf of any personality be it natural or corporate.
While urging the public to discountenance the failed men of yesterday, we restate the commitment of the administration to upholding and enforcing due process, best practices and procurement laws.
Signed:
Mallam Olawale Rasheed,
Spokesperson to the State Governor
Protocols,
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.
This day marks not only the birth of our state but also the realization of the dreams, hopes, and aspirations of countless men and women who fought tirelessly for our identity and autonomy.
On this momentous day, August 27th, 1991, a new chapter was written in the history of our people—a chapter borne out of the dreams and determination of those who yearned for a state that would reflect our unique identity, culture, and aspirations.
On this day, in 1991, the Federal Government of Nigeria, in response to the fervent calls and unrelenting demands of the people of Osun, granted us the status of a full-fledged state. This historic milestone was not achieved by mere chance, but through the sacrifices, dedication, and courage of those who believed in the potentials of this great state.
On this special occasion, we gather to honour and remember the sacrifices of those who led the struggle for the creation of Osun State. These visionary leaders, traditional rulers, community leaders, and activists worked with unwavering determination and commitment to ensure that our voices were heard and our aspirations recognized. Their perseverance, against all odds, laid the foundation upon which our state stands today.
We owe a debt of gratitude to these heroes and heroines, some of whom are still with us, while others have passed on. Their legacy is the thriving, vibrant Osun State we are proud to call our own. As we commemorate this day, let us pledge to uphold the values they stood for—unity, progress, and development.
We salute the heroes of our past—the visionaries, the activists, and the leaders who led the charge for the creation of Osun State. These men and women, from all walks of life, demonstrated extraordinary resilience in their pursuit of justice and equality. Their actions were fueled by a love for their people and a desire to build a state where progress, peace, and prosperity would reign supreme.
Such names include leading traditional rulers like the late Ooni of ife, Oba Okuade Sijuwade,Owa Obokun of Ijesaland HRM Oba Adekunle Aromolaran; Ogiyan of Ejigbo, Oba Omowonuola Oyesosin; late Timi of Ede, Oba Tijani Oladokun Oyewusi; late Ataoja of Osogbo, Oba oyewale Montanmi, late Orangun of ila, Oba Williams Ayeni Ariwajoye ii; late Aloko of iloko ijesa, Oba Olasore Oladele; late Olokuku of Okuku, Oba Moses Oyinlola and other prominent traditional rulers.
Top bigwigs deserving of commendations include Chief Bola Ige (late), late Chief SM Afolabi, Senator Mojisoluwa Akinfenwa (late); my father, Senator Raji Adeleke (late), Pa Samson Adeola Siyanbola, Chief Diran Fagbohungbe; Hon Dosu Oladipo ; Late Chief Abolade; Chief Kolawole Balogun, Chief Aiyelaagbe Laogun, Professor Olu Aina, Alhaji Rasheed Igbalaye, Chief Bisi Akande, Dr. Olu Alabi, Alhaji Tunde Badmus (TUNS), Chief Gunju Adesakin, Hon. Jonathan O. Awofisayo, General Alani Akinrinade, Engineer Tunde Ponle; my brother, the first executive governor of Osun state, Senator Isiaka Adetunji Adeleke, Justice Adewale Thompson; Barrister Tunji Aboyade and many others. They stand tall in the annals of our history.
They were driven by an unyielding belief that Osun had the resources, the culture, and the people to thrive independently. Today, we reap the fruits of their labour, and we are forever grateful for their contributions.
To the great people of Osun State, I say thank you. Your resilience, your commitment to the development of our state, and your unwavering belief in our collective potential continue to inspire us every day.
Since its creation, Osun State has grown from strength to strength, overcoming challenges and seizing opportunities to build a prosperous future for all its citizens. We have witnessed remarkable achievements in education sector with renovation of schools across the State, in health sector with complete renovation of 332 Primary Health Facilities, infrastructural development on roads across the state and modern flyover across our urban cities in the state, and economic development, empowerment of youth across the state, on-going recruitment of teachers to both primary and secondary schools across the state, public service reform and timely payment of monthly salary to state workers, welfare of the civil servant is one of our administration priorities.
Our cultural heritage remains a source of pride, and our people continue to excel in various fields, contributing to the growth of not only our state but Nigeria as a whole. These successes are a testament to the resilience and hard work of the people of Osun State.
However, as we reflect on our past, we must also look to the future. The challenges we face today require the same courage and determination that our forebears displayed. We must continue to work together, regardless of our political, ethnics, religion differences, to ensure that Osun State remains a beacon of hope and progress in Nigeria.
As your Governor, I am committed to building on the foundation laid by our predecessors. My administration will continue to prioritize the welfare of our people, ensuring that every citizen of Osun State has access to quality education, healthcare, and economic opportunities. We will also work tirelessly to improve our infrastructure and create an enabling environment for businesses to thrive.
As we honour the memory of those who made this day possible, let us renew our commitment to the ideals they stood for—justice, equity, and progress. Let us work hand in hand to build a state that future generations will be proud of. The foundation has been laid, and it is now up to us to build upon it.
In conclusion, I want to express my gratitude to the people of Osun State for your continued support and trust in this administration. Together, we will keep the flame of progress burning brightly, ensuring that the legacy of our forebears endures for generations to come.
May God bless Osun State.
May God bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
Thank you.
NEWS RELEASE
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
NEWS RELEASE
OSOGBO– 08/08/2024– Osunstate.gov.ng
The Executive Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke has rejoiced with a former House Speaker in the state, Rt. Hon. Najeem Folasayo Salam, on the auspicious occasion of his birthday, celebrating his remarkable contributions to the progress of Osun state.
The Governor hails Rt. Hon. Salam as an admirable public figure given his dedication to public good, noting that his approach to governance, particularly in the eight years he presided over the state’s legislature, underscores the premium he placed on the well-being of the people.
Governor Adeleke acknowledges the Ejigbo-born politician’s ability to bring people together, foster bipartisan cooperation, and manage ideologies, saying the celebrant’s passion to impact lives has earned him respect among friends and critics.
“I join family, friends and well-wishers to celebrate a former Speaker in Osun state, Rt. Hon. Najeem Folasayo Salam, on the auspicious occasion of his birthday. Rt. Hon. Salam is a politician who has impressed on anyone who pays attention that leadership is about the people,” the Governor noted in a congratulatory message.
“As Speaker, you upheld the value of the institution and guided the House through challenging and triumphant moments, delivering important legislations that positively impacted the state. On this occasion of your birthday, I honour the depth of your service, just as I like to appreciate your sincere interest in the progress of this state,” he said.
The Governor prayed for God’s continued grace over him as he aged on, while impressing on him to sustain contributions to the progress of Osun state in whatever capacity he found himself now or in the future.
Signed:
Mallam Olawale Rasheed,
Spokesperson to the Osun State Governor
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OSOGBO – 06/08/2024 – Osunstate.gov.ng
Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has revealed that Imole Youth Corps, a youth empowerment scheme of his administration will soon be unveiled.
The Governor who spoke on Tuesday at the Stakeholders meeting of the Osun state chapter of People’s Democratic Party (PDP), at the Government House in Osogbo, the Osun State Capital.
Governor Adeleke also revealed that the EndBadGovernance nationwide protest which started few days ago has ended in Osun after a government delegation met and addressed the protesters, promising that the demands will be submitted to the President.
“I assure you, your government is working to deliver on out electoral promises. More good things are coming. Your government is doing a lot to bring relief to our people.
“We Just paid bursary to students; We have disbursed almost 4billion naira to cooperative bodies in Osun; We are building several roads and bridges; We Just paid almost 2billion for half salary and cooperative deductions; We are renovating health centre and educational facilities; We will soon announce the take off of Imole Youth Corps; New teachers will soon be announced”, the Governor noted.
Speaking earlier on the affairs of the ruling party, Governor Adeleke appealed to party members to remain united and never allow our issues to degenerate adding that the PDP must remain one united family.
“My only appeal to us is that we must remain united. We should never allow our issues to degenerate. We must remain one united family.
“We all know that this local government election is key for our 2026 governorship election. We must not allow personal interest to supercede the general interest of the party.
“I task us to remember that we have a wounded opposition that is desperately seeking to destroy the state. We should not give them ammunition to use against us.
“We must ensure party discipline. We must abide by decisions of the party leadership. That is the way to strengthen the party and enhances our chance to win elections”, the Governor added.
Addressing party members earlier on the forthcoming local government elections, Chairman of the party, Hon Sunday Bisi noted that there will be no imposition of candidates adding the party will only release guidelines for each local government to go and elect candidates of their choice.
“Let me take this opportunity to tell you all that there will be no imposition of candidates. We have issued guidelines for each local government to go and decide who their candidates will be.
“I can assure you that our resolve as a party is to give a level playing ground to every member of the party who is interested in being either Chairman or Councillor.
“Let me however advise you all that issues of our party should not be taken to your social media pages and henceforth we will begin to monitor and may sanction any party member who fails to comply”, he noted.
Signed:
Mallam Olawale Rasheed
Spokesperson to the Governor
THIS IS TO INFORM THE PUBLIC THAT THE MAIDEN EDITION OF A LIVE & INTERACTIVE RADIO PROGRAMME BETWEEN THE ADMINISTRATION OF SENATOR ADEMOLA JACKSON NURUDEEN ADELEKE & THE PEOPLE OF OSUN STATE, CODE NAMED STEWARDSHIP (ISE IRIJU WA), WILL HIT THE AIRWAVES SIMULTANEOUSLY ON 15 DIFFERENT RADIO STATIONS ACROSS THE STATE, THIS SATURDAY, 3RD AUGUST, 2024 BETWEEN 8 AM -10 AM
THE PROGRAMME IS ANOTHER TRANSFORMATIVE APPROACH TO GOOD GOVERNANCE AS EXEMPLIFIED BY THE PRESENT ADMINISTRATION IN OSUN STATE TO HIGHLIGHT THE ACHIEVEMENTS,
PROGRESS & CHALLENGES SO FAR MADE & STILL BEING MADE.
RICH, DEEP, OPEN & ANALYTICAL,
STEWARDSHIP IS ANOTHER FEEDBACK MECHANISM APPROACH BETWEEN THE GOVERNMENT & THE GOVERNED AS LISTENERS
WILL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO ASK QUESTIONS OR CONTRIBUTE TO ISSUES AS HIGHLIGHTED BY HON. COMMISSIONERS,
SPECIAL ADVISERS, HEADS OF MINISTRIES,
DEPARTMENTS AND AGENCIES OF GOVERNMENT IN OSUN STATE WHO WILL BE ON SEAT AS THE PROGRAMME HITS THE AIRWAVES SIMULTANEOUSLY ON THE FOLLOWING 15 RADIO STATIONS THIS SATURDAY,
1 OSBC 104.5 FM,
- ORISUN F M, ILE IFE
3 R.R.S, IWO
4.GOLD FM,ILESHA,
- RAVE F.M, OSOGBO
- UNIQ FM, ILESHA
- FRESH FM, OSOGBO
- RAYPOWER RADIO ,OSOGBO
- OODUA FM, ILE IFE
- CROWN FM, ILE IFE
- AYEKOOTO FM, IWO
- OGUNSUA RADIO, MODAKEKE
- DIAMOND FM,ILESHA
- TIMSED FM, IJEBU IJESHA
- TUNGBA FM, IGBAJO. LISTENERS OUTSIDE OSUN STATE COULD ALSO MONITOR THE PROGRAM ON ANY OF THE STATIONS ON RADIO GARDEN.
APPEARING LIVE ON THIS MAIDEN EDITION ARE
HON.B.T SALAM, HON.COMMISSIONER
FOR SPECIAL DUTIES & REGIONAL INTEGRATION,
ALH.ABDULGANIYU OLA-OLUWA,(ASEJERE)
HON.COMMISSIONER FOR RURAL & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT,
BAR.JOLA AKINTOLA, HON.COMMISSIONER FOR* HEALTH,
PRINCE BAYO OGUNGBANGBE, HON.COMMISSIONER FOR COOPERATIVES & EMPOWERMENT & HON.NIRAN ATIDADE,SPECIAL ADVISER TO THE GOVERNOR ON AGRICULTURE & FOOD SECURITY WHILE THE HON.COMMISSIONER FOR INFORMATION AND PUBLIC ENLIGHTENMENT, OLUOMO KOLAPO ALIMI IS THE CHIEF HOST ON THE TWO HOUR PROGRAMME.
JOIN US THIS SATURDAY, THE 3RD OF AUGUST, 2024 BETWEEN 8AM AND 10AM, AS THE MAIDEN EDITION OF A TWO HOUR SCORECARD ON RADIO ABOUT THE PROGRESS,
PROSPECTS & CHALLENGES OF THE ADMINISTRATION OF GOVERNOR ADEMOLA JACKSON NURUDEEN ADELEKE HITS THE AIRWAVES.
ON STEWARDSHIP (ISE IRIJU WA) ,WE OPENLY DEMONSTRATE A RESOLUTE COMMITMENT TO ESTABLISHING A NEW GOVERNANCE STANDARD BETWEEN THE GOVERNMENT & THE GOVERNED IN OSUN STATE AS PACKAGED BY THE MINISTRY OF INFORMATION AND PUBLIC ENLIGHTENMENT.
ANNOUNCER;
MOSHOOD SULEIMAN
DIRECTOR,PRESS AND PUBLIC RELATIONS,
MIN.OF INFORMATION AND PUBLIC ENLIGHTENMENT
PRESS RELEASE
on.
–Promises openness, transparency
of the process
OSOGBO 29/7/2024
Osunstate.gov.ng
Osun State Government has started the receipt of the expected 43 trucks of food
Out of the total of 43 trucks being expected, 4 are Garri of 25kg with each of the trucks containing 1260 bags and another 39 trucks of 50Kg bag of Corn, containing 600 bags each.
It is to be noted that, the Osun State Government is being charged the sum of #67,422,000,00( Sixty Seven Million, Four Hundred and Twenty Two Thousand Naira) by the F.G as haulage fee out of which ,the State Government, has paid the sum 45,000,000,00( Forty Five Million Naira) leaving it with a balance of 22,422,000 ( Twenty two Million, Four Hundred and Twenty Two Thousand) to be offset before the delivery of the remaining consignments would be effected.
This current food parliatives which consists of Garri and Corn was originated from the office of the National Security Adviser ( NSA) and being distributted by National Emergency Management Agency Office (NEMA), Abuja, and it’s being received by Osun State Government through the office the of Osun State Emergency Management Agency ( OSEMA),
However, for transparency, record and accountability, the
Officials of Nigeria Police, ICPC, DSS and EFCC and NEMA are readily on ground to monitor the offloading and documentation of the consignments of the food palliatives.
Accordingly, the distribution of the food palliatives to the would be beneficiaries throughout the State will commence, tomorrow, Tuesday, 30th July, 2024 and it is going to be carried out in line with an already spelt out template given by the FG which is in concomitant with the one also already mapped out by the Osun State Government.
Osun State Government started receiving and offloading the trucks of the two edibles of Garri and corns from Thursday,11th of July, 2024 at OSEMA warehouse in Osogbo, the Osun State capital.
So far, as at Sunday, the 28th of July, 2024, 4 trucks of Garri of 25kg and 21 trucks of Corns of 50kg bag, have been received. While all the 4 trucks of Garri and the 16 trucks of corns have been offloaded, the remaining 5 trucks of corn will be offloaded today as Osun State Government is still expecting 1 truck of corn today, Monday, the 29th July, 2024.
In line with the agreement earlier reached with the FG, Osun State is also to offset the cost of both offloading and distribution of the food palliatives to the would be beneficiaries in the various Local Governments in the State.
Consequently, the present administration in Osun State under the leadership of His Excellency, Senator Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke, with all sense of responsibility, is glad to announce that, the formal distribution exercise will commence with immediate effect,tomorrow, Tuesday, 30th of July, 2024 through a clean, clear, thorough and transparent process.
We wish to use this opportunity to assure the people of the State,
especially the targeted most vulnerable population, of the readiness of Senator Ademola Adeleke Government to adhere strictly to an already laid down templates for the distribution by both the State and Federal Governments.
While we also count on the continued support and cooperation of the people of Osun State, we are equally using this medium to state that, no one, especially the most targeted vulnerable population will be shortchanged whatsoever during the distribution of the food items.
Signed
Oluomo Kolapo Alimi
Hon.Commissioner
Information and Public Enlightenment, Osun State.
NEWS RELEASE
OSOGBO – 26/07/2024 – Osunstate.gov.ng
Governor Ademola Adeleke is governing Osun State without borrowing a single kobo and without drawing any security votes, Spokesperson to the State Governor, Mallam Olawale Rasheed has clarified.
He made the clarifications in response to questions from reporters who quoted some opposition figures alleging the state Governor of increasing Osun debt and of accessing security votes to the tune of billions of naira.
Mr Rasheed attributed such allegations to pure mischief, ignorance of public finance and deliberate misinterpretation of state data, noting that Governor Adeleke is pursuing his many governance initiatives within the confines of available resources from federal allocations and internally generated revenue.
According to the Spokesperson, the state Governor is achieving so much through fiscal discipline, deliberate curtailing of overhead cost and widening of revenue nets, all which resulted in fiscal and financial health of the state.
Mr Rasheed posited that opposition figures displayed ignorance by ignoring the impact of the exchange rate crisis on the inherited external debt stock of Osun State, explaining that the weak naira increased the naira value of the state debt stock.
“The Debt Management Office is the national debt data repository. According to the DMO, Osun owed foreign lenders the sum of $91,779,393.97 as of December 31, 2022, and by December 31, 2023, the external debt profile of Osun stood at $87,247,488.51.
“From the figures above, Osun’s external debt dropped. The noticeable difference in the naira value of Osun external debt was due to the significant devaluation of naira. In 2022, a dollar averaged at N460, and so. The naira value of $91,779,393.97 Osun’s external debt in 2022 was N41bn compared to 2023 when a dollar averaged N1,400, which is essentially why despite the fact that Osun debt reduced to $87,247,488.51, the naira equivalent was N78bn”, the Spokesperson narrated.
“On the allegation of security services votes included in the uploaded budget performance report, let me clarify that the subhead only referred to the cost of various security services and operations across the state which is different from the conventional concept of security votes as drawn by most state governors.
“The security service funds in the identified subhead were used among other interventions to service special peacekeeping operations, provide logistics support to quench inter communal clashes and support the operations of the different security agencies across the state”.
“The funds meant for various security related services are accessed through normal approval processes with appropriate records kept. We however firmly affirm that Mr Governor did not and is not drawing any personal security votes as is the convention before his assumption of office. This is in line with his avowed commitment to free state resources to execute his ambitious five point agenda”, the Governor’s Spokesperson noted.
He described as defeatist the recent penchant of the opposition to twist state finance data to support false narration, submitting that such failed strategy confirms the opposition has run out of ideas and initiatives in the face of Governor Adeleke’s widely acknowledged exceptional performance.
Signed:
Mallam Olawale Rasheed,
Spokesperson to the State Governor.
NEWS RELEASE
● Direct Food Security Implementation Committee to Fast Track Assignment
OSOGBO- 26/07/2024 – Osunstate.gov.ng
Governor Ademola Adeleke has thrown his weight behind the traditional approach to food price control introduced by some traditional rulers in Osun State, describing it as “a local innovation to lower increasing food inflation across the state”
In a statement issued on Friday in which he tasked the State Food Security Implementation Committee to move faster, Governor Adeleke expressed happiness that traditional rulers in Osun State have acted to regulate food prices and curtail negative activities of middlemen in the marketplaces.
Governor Adeleke who condemned artificial inflation induced by market middlemen lauded the traditional rulers for moving against deliberate increment in food prices, noting that the state government supports consensus building to lower food inflation across the state.
According to the Governor, the actions of some members of the Osun State Council of Traditional Rulers on price control has assisted the government in its quest to address food insecurity in Osun State.
He praised the traditional rulers for impressing on market leaders the need to avoid unnecessary price increase, calling on all other traditional rulers in Osun State to engage market leaders on the urgency of price moderation.
“I task our royal fathers to engage market associations and stop exploitation of our people. We must engage market associations to ensure that voluntary price control is introduced.
“We recognise the importance of market associations. We see them as strong partners in governance. To that end,we call on them to join hands with government and traditional institutions to lower food inflation.
“ I am also directing my Special Adviser on Markets to move quickly to support our royal fathers in this new drive to institute traditional price control. The Iyalojas and Babalojas should be integrated into the implementation process”, the Governor directed.
● Direct Food Security Implementation Committee to Fast Track Assignment
Meanwhile, Governor Adeleke has directed the Food Security Implementation Committee to move faster to ensure realisation of a secured and accessible food supply value chain in Osun State.
He tasked the committee to quickly come up with actionable plans, deliverables and timeliness, noting that food security is a matter demanding urgent attention.
“ The Committee is composed of tested experts. It is time for action. We already have a well thought out food security report. We only need a roadmap to execution.
“ I commend the Commissioner for Agriculture for rising to the occasion on our agro-industrialisation agenda. We have started with a supply of tractors which I will be unveiling at a ceremony soon. We have embraced traditional price control through our traditional rulers.
“ We must implement a holistic agenda which addresses all segments of agric value chains. That is what we have in our Food Security Committee report and the actualisation is what I demand from the implementation committee”, the State Governor declared.
Signed:
Mallam Olawale Rasheed,
Spokesperson to the State Governor.
NEWS RELEASE
OSOGBO – 14/07/2024 – Osunstate.gov.ng
Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has warned developers and residents against construction of houses without approved building plans, threatening to bulldoze badly built houses posing threat to human safety.
Reacting to a recent building collapse at Ayetoro area of Osogbo, Governor Adeleke emphasized the importance of securing approvals for building plans to ensure standard of construction and avoidance of needless deaths and injuries.
According to the Governor, building plans is not an optional step in building construction as it stops substandard houses that frequently collapse and poses safety risk to occupants and environment.
“I am using this medium to direct the Ministry of Lands to step up enforcement of approved building plans by developers and residents. Our officials must go to the estates and development areas to ensure houses are constructed according to approved plans.
“We need to save lives by ensuring that houses are built according to standard. We must also be proactive by testing the health of houses before human tragedy occurs. Substandard houses once identified should be pulled down before fatal collapse.
“We will sanction those who refuse to comply with the condition of approved building plans. I further direct relevant agencies to pull down substandard houses before they wreck havoc. We must not wait for lives to be lost before we act”, Governor Adeleke affirmed.
Meanwhile, a delegation of the government led by the Commissioner for Environment, Hon Mayowa Adejorin was at the scene of the building collapse at Ayetoto to assess the damage and launch a government reaction.
Accompanied by Hon Emiola Fakeye, the Governor’s Special Adviser on OSEMA, the team inspected the area and also discovered another building that is in bad state.
The team is working with other relevant ministries to prevent similar reoccurrence.
“We inspected the collapsed building and we discovered it has no building plans. We are reaching out to other related MDAs to give effect to the Governor’s directive”, Hon Adejorin stated.
Signed:
Mallam Olawale Rasheed,
Spokesperson to the State Governor