_…recognises the digital economy as the future…

Olubunmi Badiora

Osogbo 25:10:23 osunstate.gov.ng

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Osun State Governor, Sen. Ademola Adeleke has said the present administration recognises the importance of the digital economy in the state and steps to position the state as a hub of innovation and technology-driven state are on.

The Governor who was represented by the commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment Oluomo Kolapo Alimi made this known at the 2023 celebration of Digital Nigeria Day(DND).

The Governor described the digital economy is one of the fastest growing sectors in the world which drives growth and development across many nations of the world including Nigeria.

He states further that the digital economy has the potential to create jobs, enhance innovation, and provide access to a range of services in ways that were previously unimaginable.

Governor Adeleke explained that the aim of his government is to ensure that every Osun indigent, regardless of their background, has the opportunity to be a part of the digital revolution.

In an address, Chairman House Committee on Science and Technology, Hon. Adewumi Adeyemi, applauded the ingenuity of the organisers of the programme geared towards embracing ICT as a powerful tool in addressing global challenges and economic growth.

The parliamentarian advised the students in attendance to make judicious use of the training by being resolute to be problem solvers through Science, Innovation and Technology for the benefit of all.

In his welcome address, Commissioner for Innovation, Science and Technology, Hon. Olatunji Ayofe appreciated the Governor for his unwavering support, noting that it has had an immense impact on the success of the State’s digitisation drive.

He also appreciated all the ICT Stakeholders and the Digital Economy family both within and outside the government for their support and constructive criticisms.

Osogbo 25:10:23 osunstate.gov.ng

Former member of the Peoples Democratic Party, Dotun Babayemi is ignorant of governmental process in Osun state, hence his imbecilic statement on alleged governance from private homes.

Spokesperson to Governor Ademola Adeleke, Mallam Olawale Rasheed in a statement on Wednesday evening said the former PDP member has been in political oblivion for long and cannot grasp the beehive of activities the Bola Ige House, the Governor’s office, has become since Governor Adeleke assumed office.

With several events including state executive meetings and the ongoing treasury board meetings held at the government secretariat, Babayemi is deep in the wilderness thereby unable to comprehend the amazing positive development the Adeleke administration has brought to Osun.

The expelled party member is equally in the dark as to the ongoing transformation of the Government House where the Governor even recently hosted the outgoing state police commissioner.

We affirm that the machinery of government is running efficiently from relevant government offices and more importantly, the Governor stays late in the renovated White House to conclude serious state matters on several occasions.

The style and approach of Mr Governor is producing amazing results as evidenced in a series of accolades even from those who previously backed the failed usurper, Babayemi during his desperation to steal the governorship mandate.

If Babayemi is begging for re-absorption into the party, he should first own up to his many treachery against the party and the government that was popularly elected by the voters of Osun state.

In any case, the government of the people by the people and for the people doesn’t need uninformed opinions from a man still in a political dark room and who is as yet incapable of figuring out the new reality of his abode in the political wilderness.

Signed
Mallam Olawale Rasheed,
Spokesperson to the State Governor.

OSOGBO– 18/10/2023– osunstate.gov.ng

Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State warmly felicitate with the Chairman of Odu’a Investment Company Limited, Otunba Bimbo Ashiru, as he marks a new age today, joining family, friends and well-wishers in honouring his exceptional journey of service to the society.

Governor Adeleke who acknowledged Otunba Ashiru’s remarkable contributions to the socio-economic growth of the Southwest region, noted in a congratulatory message that the celebrant’s extraordinary leadership has brighten the future of Odu’a Investment Company Limited under his management.

While commending Otunba Ashiru for driving innovative ideas that strengthen the prospects of the corporation since he assumed its leadership, Governor Adeleke said he shared in the overwhelming confidence and his capacity to open up a floodgate of opportunities that the Odu’a Investment Company Limited represents for the Southwest zone and its people.

“It is with delight that I celebrate a man of grace and exceptional leadership, Otunba Bimbo Ashiru, as he turns a year older today. Otunba Ashiru is an excellent manager, demonstrating incredible capacity in turning a difficult situation to a pleasant one, as evident in the progress so far recorded with the Odu’a Investment Company Limited,” Governor Adeleke was quoted as saying in a congratulatory message.

Governor Adeleke who cherished the leadership and vision of Otunba Ashiru exhibited in the Odu’a Investment Company Limited, lauded his “dedication to achieving economic growth for the corporation in line with the philosophy that birthed it.”

The Governor prays to Almighty God to bless him with more celebrations and continue to uphold him in order to sustain the work of helping families through his businesses and other endeavours.

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

OSOGBO- 17/10/2023 – osunstate.gov.ng

Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke says it is the duty of every well Nigerians to contribute their quota towards national development.

The Governor stated this when he and his counterpart from Edo State, Godwin Obaseki commissioned various infrastructural projects in Ilesa donated by Chief Olakanmi Rasheed Sarumi.

It was a celebration galore for residents of Iloro, Isokun Garage road in Ilesa when Governor of Osun State, Senator Adeleke and his counterpart from Edo State, Governor Obaseki commissioned the road for the use of the public.

Speaking during the commissioning of the road and other projects donated to the Wesley Guild Hospital, an annex of the OAU Teaching Hospital, Ilesa, Governors Adeleke and Obaseki commended the Sarumi family for giving back to the society.

” I use this event as a point of contact with other well meaning Osun indigenes at home and abroad to join the tax credit scheme for infrastructure development of our state. This window of opportunity is a veritable win-win situation for the state and its residents.

” This is a good example for others to follow. Our government will provide the enabling environment to ensure that the credit scheme works. Interested residents and even friends of Osun will get in our government a facilitator for development and economic growth”, Senator Adeleke stated.

Earlier, the financier of the 2 kilometer road that spanned from Old Garage to the 125 year old Cathedral Church, Iloro in Ilesa.

Mr Olakanmi Rasheed Sarumi commended the two Governors for delivery on good governance.

He equally thanked Osun State Government for passing the infrastructural development and Tax Scheme which enabled the Sarumi family to embark on the projects

After commissioning the road, the Governors moved to the OAU Teaching Hospital, Wesley Guild Hospital Ilesa where they commissioned Mediada wards and the Sarumi Laboratory and Diagnostic Centre for the use of the public.

The project was a product of the recently signed executive order by the Osun State government tagged “Osun State infrastructural and social development Tax Scheme which enabled individuals to use their tax for the provision of infrastructure items.

Signed
Mallam Olawale Rasheed,
Spokesperson to the State Governor.

Osogbo

osunstate.gov.ng 17/10/2023.

Osun State Government has directed that all bedridden and healthy-challenged pensioners will henceforth have their audit exercise conducted through telephone, and as such, will no longer be required to be physically present at the venue of the screening exercise.

Pensioners outside the state at the moment no longer need to travel down to Osun State as they will also be having their screening through the telephone.

Additionally, pensioners in the diaspora will also be screened only through video calls.

In line with the above, the Pension Board is expected to make available all the particulars, especially pictures of pensioners to the Consultant, for ease of identification during the video call screenings.

The above directives take immediate effect.

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

Osogbo: osunstate.gov.ng.

14/10/2023

3 Million Technical Talent Programme(3MTT)

The Federal Government, through the Ministry of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, has launched the 3MTT programme, targeted at generating a pipeline of technical talents across Nigeria.

In line with the Ministry’s 1%-10%-100% implementation approach, this is a call for applications for training providers and interested Nigerians (who want to be trained) for the pilot phase targeting 30,000 tech talents across Nigeria

The programme is a critical part of the Renewed Hope Agenda, aimed at building Nigeria’s technical talent backbone to power our digital economy and position Nigeria as a net talent exporter.

Application link: https://3mtt.nitda.gov.ng

Selection of Training Providers: 1st Nov 2023

Training Start date: 15th Nov 2023.

OSOGBO – 12/10/2023 – osunstate.gov.ng

Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun state has praised the Nigerian military for shunning anti-democratic acts, describing democracy as a necessity for all societies.

Welcoming the Chief of Army General Taoheed Lagbaja to his country home on Thursday, Governor Adeleke condemned democratic setbacks in some parts of Africa and urged the strengthening of democratic correction mechanisms instead of coup d’etat.

He described the Nigerian military as a thorough bred professional service which uphold respect for the national constitution while serving as a protector of the democratic process as well as national stability.

The Governor who also commissioned the Civil-military school project at Alusekere, Ede
Said “the military, especially the Nigerian army, is a critical pillar of our national life. We owe the military accolades and commendation for securing and protecting the nation.

“Our existence as a nation that is united despite challenges is linked to the patriotism and sacrifice of the military. When the civil population is sharply divided , the military remains united.On many occasions, the military saved our nation from disintegration.

“Your reaching out to the civil population as a policy is a giant step to further unite the nation. I commend this civil- military rapport”, the Governor posited, adding that “the Osun State Govt enjoys a close relationship with the military establishments in the state”

Governor Adeleke further expressed his appreciation to the Chief of Army Staff for the speedy intervention during the recent Ifon -Ilobu crisis,noting “Your patriotic action is laudable. We deeply appreciate you, dear General”

Responding, the Chief of Army Staff said he was in the state in continuation of his nationwide visit to army formations in the country, noting that he was at the Governor’s residence to pay homage.

He assured the Governor of deep support for democracy and good governance, assuring that the engineering construction arm of the army is prepared to undertake projects from any willing states.

The Chief of Army Staff was accompanied by top military commanders.

Singed
Mallam Olawale Rasheed,
Spokesperson to Osun State Governor.

….Sues for total Peace and Order

OSOGBO – 10/10/2023 – osunstate.gov.ng

Sequel to the near state of total peace and harmony being envisioned by his administration in both Ifon and Orolu communities in the wake of the recent communal clashes, Osun state governor ,Senator Ademola Adeleke,has directed that the hitherto 24-hour curfew imposed on the two warring communities be reduced to 12.

Governor Adeleke’s latest directive was anchored on the good compliance to the last week ,Saturday, Peace Agreement signed by the communities in both Orolu and Irepodun local governments to bury their hatchets and embrace a lasting peace over the communal clashes.

Governor,Adeleke ,
however,maintains and re emphasises his earlier directive of taking complete possession by his administration of the disputed lands until when the imbroglio is finally seen to have been amicably brought to an end by the natives.

Accordingly, the hitherto 24 hour curfew, from dusk to dawn,earlier in place, has now been directed by the governor to be between 6am and 6pm daily.

A statement to that effect by the Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Oluomo Kolapo Alimi, on behalf of Governor Ademola Adeleke, reads :

“That, based on the recent Peace Agreement signed by Ifon and Ilobu Communities of Orolu and Irepodun local governments respectively, the administration of Senator Ademola Adeleke is happy to state that the two communities are gradually embracing the need to engender peace and harmony , forthwith.

“Premised on this, His Excellency, Senator Ademola Adeleke, the Executive Governor of Osun state , in his capacity as the Chief Security Officer of the state, has relaxed the 24 hour curfew to 12 hours daily,beginning from 6am to 6pm with immediate alacrity.

“That the Joint Security Task Force comprising the Nigeria Army, Police and Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps and other security agents should ,however,continue their normal 24 hour surveillance of both Ifon ,Ilobu and Olokanla communities.

“That the good people of the two local governments should go about their businesses without any fear or apprehension anymore as their security are guaranteed with the eagle eyed security personnels in place .

“That,anyone or group of persons found or caught doing or instigating any act,knowingly or unknowingly, to mortgage the lasting peace being currently envisioned in the warring communities would be made to face the music,via necessary prosecution, in line with the dictate of the law of Nigeria.

“That, Governor Ademola Adeleke,for the umpteenth times, appreciates the resolve of the leadership and people of the warring communities to embrace peace.

“That, the present administration ,under the executive watch of H.E Senator Ademola Adeleke holds unity and peaceful co-existence of the people of Ifon,Ilobu and Olakanla sacrosanct just as it holds it for the entire villages, towns and cities of the state of the living string ; and

“That Osun state government, once again,sympathizes with the families of victims of the communal clashes.

Signed:
Oluomo Kolapo Alimi,
Commissioner for Information
And Public Enlightenment

OSOGBO– 10/10/2023– osunstate.gov.ng

The Executive Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke has congratulated a renowned industrialist and loving husband of Yeyeluwa Modupeola Adeleke-Sanni, Chief Aderemi Sanni on the occasion of his birthday, extolling his virtues and endearing personality.

The Governor who acknowledged Chief Sanni’s affection and support over the years, noted in a congratulatory message signed by his Spokesperson, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, that his kindness and positive energy have been a great source of cohesion in the family.

While thanking God for His grace and blessings over Chief Sanni’s over the years, Governor Adeleke said not only has his presence in the Adeleke dynasty offers a relishing experience, but also strengthens resolve to expand horizons.

“On this auspicious occasion of your birthday, I want to extend my heartfelt greetings and best wishes to a cherished member of our family, Chief Aderemi Sanni,” the Governor was quoted in his congratulatory message.

“Chief Sanni holds a great place in our heart, and his birthday is not just a moment of joy and reflection, but a time to acknowledge the grace of God in his life and be grateful for the great bond that we share.

“It is my prayer that this new age fill him with happiness and greatness while the year ahead be marked with marked with good health and fulfilment of everything good he ever hoped for.”

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

OSOGBO – 07/10/2023 – osunstate.gov.ng

Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has expressed his gratitude to the people of Osun state over their positive turnout and feedback at the Ipade Imole, assuring that actions are ongoing on the various recommendations and viewpoints from the people.

In an appreciation statement issued on Saturday, Governor Adeleke said he remain ever excited and encouraged by the positive review of his records of the last 11 months as well as the candid identification of areas of attention by the participants.

“It was a truly engaging four hours of interaction with people drawn from all walks of life. It is really gratifying that the event took place under a largely informal setting with mutual exchange of ideas between the people and their elected Governor. The formal barrier was removed and I was able to reach my people in heart to heart exchanges.

“I cherish the rare opportunity of a hall full to the brim listening attentively and contributing as to where our administration has done well and which areas we should place more emphasis on. The frank down to earth questions and comments further strengthen the resolve of our team to deliver more dividends of democracy and amends in areas of interest to the people.

“I thank our royal fathers, the representatives of various associations from students to civil society associations. The media particularly proves strong channels for ventilating our records. We pledge to remain accountable and responsive.

“I have subsequently directed my team to analyze the questionnaire from the participants and create a sectoral tracker. We will ensure action are taken in areas of weaknesses and strengthen areas of accolades. We must be able to show the people that Ipade Imole is not a mere jamboree.

“I have also directed my team to put up a website for Ipade Imole. All proceedings of the maiden edition must be documented and an interactive platform be created. In this digital age, my team will also set up a whatsapp chat room. I will be in that chat room as your Governor, we will ensure continuous interaction.

“Ipade Imole should be a continuous exercise. Before we meet physically again the feedback mechanism must be operational on a 24 hour basis”. the Governor was quoted as saying.

Governo Adeleke further implored various associations that participated at the event to be gracious enough to host a secondary Ipade Imole by briefing their groups’ general meeting on the maiden edition of the accountability platforms.

Signed
Mallam Olawale Rasheed,
Spokesperson to the State Governor.