OSOGBO -29/07/2024- Osunstate.gov.ng

Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has ordered immediate phased disbursement of bursary stipends to Osun State students in various tertiary institutions.

The government had earlier collated students data across the tertiary institutions using the records from students stakeholders.

The bursary award covers about three thousand five hundred regular students and almost three hundred law students.

Each of the 30 local governments and area office has at least 100 students on the award list.

The first phase of the award is to reach beneficiaries from this week as the state government ramps up efforts to cushion the effect of study challenges facing Osun students in various institutions.

Speaking on the development, Governor Adeleke said the bursary award is the beginning of the many initiatives his administration has in stock for the student sector.

According to the Governor, his recent meetings with the student leadership has further deepened the bond between his administration and the student population, assuring that more goodies are in the pipeline.

“Aside from the bursary awards, more policy actions to address the needs of our students are coming. I plan an expanded meeting with the student population very soon as a follow up to the last meeting with the leaders of the various students associations in the state”, Governor Adeleke noted.

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

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The ties between Osun State Government and the Canadian government was further strengthened as Osun State Government was well represented at the just concluded Collision 2024 that took place in Toronto Canada.

Collision is North America’s fastest-growing tech conference, bringing together Fortune 500 companies, groundbreaking startups and world-class speakers.

This engagement marked a significant step towards strengthening the bilateral relationship between Osun State and the Canadian government, focusing on leveraging Information and Communication Technology (ICT) to drive development across key sectors.

The delegation included Chairman, Osun House of Assembly Committee on ICT, Honourable Adewunmi Irekandun; Special Adviser to the Governor on ICT, Honourable Azeez Badmus; Special Adviser to the Governor on SDG, Honourable Bamikole Omishore and Honourable Bamiyo Akinlosotu.

Commenting on the conference, Governor Ademola Adeleke said, “The Collision 2024 Canada conference provided an invaluable platform for Osun State to forge strategic partnerships and explore innovative solutions that will drive our state’s development. Our engagements here have laid the foundation for significant advancements in health, agriculture, education, and more. We are committed to leveraging these opportunities to enhance the quality of life for our citizens.”

The Governor also noted that the Osun State delegation’s participation in Collision 2024 Canada underscores the state’s commitment to embracing technology and innovation to achieve sustainable development adding that the outcomes of these collaborations are expected to have a lasting positive impact on the state’s economy and societal well-being.

KEY HIGHLIGHTS

1. Health Sector Innovation: Osun State initiated a groundbreaking collaboration to digitalize the health sector. The project aims to utilize Artificial Intelligence (AI) for real-time data collection and assessment, enhancing proactive decision-making processes. Discussions included the integration of this solution with the state’s existing e-health ERP system, ensuring data protection, and creating sustainability through legislative measures.
2. Agricultural Development: Osun State is poised to revolutionize its beef supply chains by connecting small-scale farmers to high-revenue sales opportunities through advanced technology. The focus is on using AI to manage livestock and bridge the gap between farmers, veterinary doctors, and buyers. This collaboration aims to promote ranching and dairy production, with an expected boost in local beef production by 60%, significantly driving economic growth.
3. Strengthening Legislative Relations: The delegation visited the Legislative Assembly of Ontario. A meeting with Honorable Trevor Jones emphasized the importance of exchange programs and legislative partnerships between Osun State and Ontario Province. This initiative aims to foster knowledge exchange and collaborative governance practices and policies.
4. Investment Opportunities: Engaging with Preponderant Advisory, the delegation explored investment opportunities across various sectors, including education, agriculture, mining, legislation, and ICT. The discussions focused on how advisory services could support the transformation of these sectors and introduce potential partners and investors to Osun State.
5. Educational and Entrepreneurial Empowerment: We are in talk with The DMZ to establish incubation centers at Osun State University. These centers will nurture innovation and entrepreneurship among students, fostering a culture of technological advancement and economic growth.

OSOGBO – 14/06/2024 – osunstate.gov.ng

Governor Ademola Adeleke has reaffirmed the pledge of his administration to upgrade Senior Secondary education in Osun State to enhance foundation for university education.

The Governor made the pledge at the Government House while hosting the Executive Secretary of the Senior Secondary Education Commission, Dr Iyela Ajayi and his team who were in the state to select a model school for rehabilitation and upgrade.

While describing Osun as a state that places a high premium on all round education from lower level to the tertiary stage, the Governor said
“We are a government that believes strongly in education as a potent catalyst for state development.

“Our government therefore believes in providing a conducive environment for students and teachers to achieve learning goals. The target is to produce all rounded citizens with a sound mind.

“To achieve those lofty ideals, our government devoted precious attention to upgrading learning facilities at primary, secondary and tertiary levels. With two state universities, two polytechnics and several private and federal higher institutions, we ensure no area is lacking in terms of requisite support”, Governor Adeleke noted.

He told the delegation that Osun state is already working to domesticate the secondary education board law, adding that the state is poised to partner deeply with the national Commission.

“ I call for a deeper partnership between Osun and your commission. Before the end of this month, Osun state will domesticate the law for the establishment of a Senior Secondary education board . This is already at the third reading at the State Assembly.

He stated that the state is rebuilding almost all schools, expanding her pool of teachers by over five thousand; and sustaining the school feeding programme out of the 36 states.

Speaking earlier, the Executive Secretary, Dr Iyela Ajayi commended Governor Adeleke’s delivery on education and other sectors of the state, informing that his team has visited some schools in the state and is impressed with the positive development across the state.

He expressed happiness at the embrace of the domestication request by the state government, calling a state law for senior Secondary school development as a condition for partnering with the national commission.

“I commend Your Excellency for the good job you are doing in the state. We have gone round and our commission is eager to be part of good news happening to Osun people”, the Executive Secretary accompanied by his top officials noted.

Signed:

Mallam Olawale Rasheed,
Spokesperson to the State Governor.

OSOGBO– 16/05/2024– osunstate.gov.ng

Governor Ademola Adeleke is devastated by the news of the collapse of ceiling of Amphitheatre at the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile–Ife.

This incident, which has caused injuries to some students, is quite unfortunate, and as a government, he assured the school management and the affected students of the support of the state.

In the interim, Governor has directed the Commissioner of Education to liaise with the authorities at the OAU on necessary interventions to ameliorate impacts on the affected.

The Governor urges the people of the state to stand in solidarity with the institution, most especially injured students, and render any available supports, including donation of bloods if required.

He prays for the quick recovery of injured students while hoping that the OAU overcome this dastard experience in no time to be able to focus on the pursuit for academic excellence.

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

OSOGBO- 20/4/2024-osunstate.gov.ng

All necessary machinery has been put in place by the Osun State Government to accord a rousing welcome to the First Lady of Nigeria, Her Excellency, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, who is officially billed to be in Osogbo, the Osun State capital on Tuesday, 23rd of April, 2024.

The First Lady is visiting Osun for the turning of sod of the Alternative High School For Girls at Oke D.O, Ilesha Road, Osogbo.

This is contained in a Press Statement issued by the Osun State Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Oluomo Kolapo Alimi.

The turning of the sod by the Wife of the President of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, according to Oluomo Alimi is at the instance of her Non Governmental Organisation, (NGO) Renewed Hope Initiative, geared towards achieving a better life for all families in Nigeria.

Part of Alimi’s Press Statement reads as follows:

“On behalf of His Excellency, Senator Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke, the Government and good people of Osun State, it gladdens my heart, officially, to state with all sense of responsibility that, Government has put all necessary arrangements in place to warmly receive the First Lady of Nigeria, Her Excellency, Senator Oluremi Tinubu.

“Against this background,while we look forward with joy and excitement to extend the warm and hospitable nature of the Government and good people of Osun State to the Mother of the nation, Her Excellency, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, Osun State Government wishes to use this opportunity to implore the people of Osun State to come out en masse to receive the First Lady of Nigeria and her entourage.

“The Osun State Government and its good people are not taking the one day official visit of the First Lady of Nigeria to our dear state for granted .

“We look forward to cherishing and maximizing the one day official visit to the fullest on Tuesday, the 23rd of April, 2024.”

E-Signed:
Oluomo Kolapo Alimi,
Hon. Commissioner,
Information and Public Enlightenment,
Osun State.

OSOGBO– 15/11/2023– osunstate.gov.ng

Osun State Government has lambasted the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state for the misconceived notion on the running of the state owned institution, Osun State University, (UNIOSUN), saying the rudderless opposition cannot pretend to be what it is not.
The Government notes with disgust the mischief that the position of the Osun APC on UNIOSUN clearly portrayed, recalling the huge neglect that education sector, particularly UNIOSUN suffered throughout the ruinous years of the APC led administration in Osun state.

We are quick to note that UNIOSUN was left in a shambolic and ruinous positions by the APC administration to the point that it had no capital project or meaningful interventions over the years, which obviously weighed negatively on the growth of the institution, until the intervention of God sent administration of His Excellency, Senstor Ademola Adeleke.

We are using this medium to quickly cast the mind of the general public to the open admission of the Vice Chancellor of UNIOSUN, Professor Clement Odunayo, on the intervention of the Adeleke administration in the institution, resulting in the completion of many impactful projects for the university community within a short period of time.
With this open acknowledgement of no less a person than the Uniosun Vice Chancellor, we are particularly irked and benumbed by the toothless APC misgiving regarding this citadel of learning as it invested no dime on in it since 2010.
The only visible infrastructures in UNIOSUN were either those erected at the point of commencement or those solely sponsored by the TETFUND.

Yet, the APC that made no contribution whatsoever in that school is accusing the Adeleke administration of taking steps that would have negative bearing on the institution.
The public is already in the know that APC as a political party is composed of nothing but irredentism that no right thinking person should take serious.
We want to ,therefore,affirm the commitment of the Adeleke administration to giving the needed support, not just to UNIOSUN, but all other public institutions owned by the state. We also want to assure the general public, particularly the good people of Osun state , that this administration will not trade their interests as the APC did in the case of LAUTECH University and still not account for whatever come from such ignoble act.

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

Osogbo, 27:10:23 osunstate.gov.ng

I organise this event as a major landmark in our push for the making of a new Osun State. Our administration is using this gathering to prove to the world that a new Osun is possible. The main purpose is therefore to unveil a Multi-Billion Infrastructure plan to address the huge deficit the state is experiencing.

Sound infrastructure is a condition for economic growth and development. The difference between a growing economy and a dormant one has to do with how developed the state infrastructure is. In the case of Osun, I have used the last 11 months to address the over 90 percent infrastructure deficit our administration inherited. But more still needs to be done, hence the ambitious plan to launch this infra plan that covers roads, health, water , schools among others. 

Osun as the cradle of Yoruba nation must move quickly on the ladder of development. We can and must surpass those presently leading among comity of states. We should carry first in new age sectors like digital economy, sound infrastructures and others. We must overcome our inherited burden and chart a path of 21st century growth for our people.

By today’s event, our administration is building the confidence of the investing public. Osun state is ready and open for business. By investing so much in infrastructure upgrades, we are laying the foundation for effective public private partnership. We are getting set to key into infra financing opportunities as long as it will not add to the financial burden of the state.

Let me declare here that the infra plan I am about to unveil is purely state sponsored without any loan from financial institutions. I must also add that we are hitting the ground running immediately after this launch. We are complying with all procurement laws and due process. 

Very importantly, our administration is ensuring localisation in the implementation process. Local content in terms of sourcing of materials and workforce are key to transfer skills and economically empower our people. This is in line with the five point agenda of our administration which seeks to boost the local economy. High local content is married with a strong maintenance plan to ensure the sustainability of the infrastructure.  

With the flagoff of today’s infrastructure development, we are poised to further boost the State Economy as 95% of the Projects shall be executed by local content.   Osun Money will be spent in Osun. We are determined to eliminate capital flight as witnessed in the past.

Before unveiling the infra plan, I invite you to watch what we have done in some critical sectors in the last 11 months. 

We could show you more but for time constraints. You saw the schools before and after. You saw the medical outreach and how several thousands benefitted. Of course, the roads were captured. You saw the boreholes and how they are serving our people.  After showing you a glimpse of what we have done within the infrastructure  sector in the last 11 months, it is my honour to unveil new projects and infrastructure for the state. 

1. Rehabilitation of 345 Health Centers in the 332 Wards in Osun State: Rehabilitation will include, Provision of Potable water, new toilets, and bathrooms, Beds, Mattresses,  Bedsheets, renovation and painting  of buildings, new curtains, and Solar panels/Inverters for 24 hours electricity etc. Our approach is to take medical services to the doorstep of our people wherever they may be.

2. Phase two of Portable Water Provision in 332 wards of Osun State. Which includes, Overhead Tanks, dispensing taps, generators, or solar panels. Under Phase One as you have seen, 332 water projects were completed. They are all functioning. Under the new plan, another set of underserved areas across the 332 political wards will be served with water projects.

3. Phase two of rehabilitation of 31 schools in the 30 mother local governments of Osun and Area Council. This includes portable water, new roofs, new toilets, renovation and painting of buildings, and Provision of desks and chairs. As you have seen in phase one of the school rehabilitation, our approach is to take a school and completely rehabilitate the buildings completely with  desks  and other learning facilities.

4. As a follow up to the completed rehabilitation of selected schools, the government has commenced the process of recruiting new teachers to address teachers’ shortage in our schools. Currently, a need assessment is ongoing to determine the teachers’ requirements across subjects and schools. This will help to determine the number of teachers to recruit.

5. Construction/ Rehabilitation of 45 roads of at least one kilometer in each of the 30 mother local governments, making a total of 45 Kilometers. As you saw in the preview, we have earlier completed about 45 kilometers of roads across the LGAS. These new roads are fresh projects for phase two.

6. Dualisation of Roads: In a bid to ease traffic jams and reduce road accidents, we are dualising some roads in some major towns to start with. The listed towns include  Osogbo, Ede and Ilesha.

7. Construction of five Flyovers to ease traffic accidents and traffic jams. The identified projects are as follows:

● Osogbo – two namely Okefia and Lameco junction 
● Ikirun- One
● Ife- one, Mayfair
● Owode Ede- One

8. Street Lightning: We are to install street lights in all major towns, especially Osogbo as the State Capital. This is important to enhance security surveillance and boost the night economy.

9. Imole Medical Outreach

Two medical  outreaches were conducted in two locations in each of the three Senatorial districts in the last ten months. Various surgical procedures, including cataract eye surgeries, were done during the outreaches.  The outreaches will be conducted  once per quarter in the years ahead

Ladies and Gentlemen and my good people of Osun, all these projects shall be completed within 12 months by the grace of God.

It is therefore my honour and privilege to  flag off the multi- Billion Naira Infrastructure Development of Osun. I implore the good people of the State to cooperate with the Contractors that will be handling these projects with the best of hospitality.

For further technical details on these infra plans, I will now call on team lead for each of the sectors to speak on costing and other requisite details 

● Senator Ademola Adeleke
Executive Governor of Osun State delivered  his speech at the unveiling of the multi billion naira Osun State Infrastructure plan.