The Osun Health Insurance Agency has commenced arrangements to enroll all Traditional Rulers across Osun State and their spouses into the State Health Insurance Scheme, in line with the directive of the Executive Governor of Osun State, His Excellency, Senator Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke.
This initiative is a clear demonstration of the unwavering commitment of Governor Adeleke towards ensuring qualitative, accessible and affordable healthcare delivery for every resident of Osun State irrespective of social status, class or background.
The Executive Secretary of OHIS, Dr. Rasaq Akindele, stated that the present administration remains passionate about the health and wellbeing of the people, hence the decision to extend the benefits of the State Health Insurance Scheme to revered traditional institutions across the state.
According to him, the agency has already put necessary machineries in motion to ensure a seamless enrollment exercise. He disclosed that officials of the agency will commence visits to palaces of Traditional Rulers across the state beginning from Wednesday, 20th May, 2026 and will runs two weeks, for the registration and enrollment process.
Dr. Akindele further noted that the gesture is aimed at strengthening healthcare access for royal fathers and their spouses while appreciating their immense contributions towards peace, unity and development in Osun State.
He assured that OHIS remains committed to implementing people-oriented health policies that will continue to improve the living standards and wellbeing of residents across the state.
Signed: Dr. Rasaq Akindele, Executive Secretary, Osun Health Insurance Agency (OHIS).
In the wake of recent school kidnappings in Oyo state, Governor Ademola Adeleke has ordered immediate revitalization of the Safe School Initiative by the Ministry of Education and other relevant government and security agencies.
The governor issued the directive today as a precautionary step to forestall possible spillover of school kidnappings recently experienced in Oyo state.
The governor additionally directed immediate beefing of intelligence gathering especially around schools located in border areas and remote sections of the state.
The Amotekun security service was specifically instructed to strengthen the partnership with various non- government peace organisations currently providing security services across many schools within the state.
The governor who assured parents and school authorities of the safety and protection of their wards and also directed his special adviser on security matters to follow up the new plan with service commanders across the security agencies.
“We are resolved to secure our pupils across our school system. Necessary steps are ongoing to improve security of schools especially in rural areas. The existing safe school plan will be strengthened.
“The Commissioner for Education and the Security Adviser are to meet to firm up the revitalization plan. I assure parents and school authorities of their safety and protection”, the governor was quoted as saying in the statement.
Signed: Mallam Olawale Rasheed, Spokesperson to the State Governor.
Osun state government has condemned an attempt by the Osun APC Campaign Council to misrepresent a report of the national health care agency on the state of primary health care centers in the country, affirming that Osun remains number one in primary health care access across the South West.
The Executive Governor of Osun State, His Excellency Senator Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke, on Wednesday commissioned the newly renovated Lawn Tennis Courts at the Lagos State Public Service Club (LSPSC) in Ikeja.
Governor Ademola Adeleke has warned against reported threats to peace and security of lives and properties at Ikirun, directing the Commissioner of Police to contain alleged nefarious activities against kingmakers and leaders of thought in the town.
The governor was responding to a save of our soul message from some Ikirun leaders who alleged that unidentified security men have been harassing the kingmakers since early this morning without any justification.
The governor warned against any action that may jeopardise the peace of the town, calling on police authorities to secure the palace, the kingmakers and residents of the town.
“ I direct the state police command to protect kingmakers and stop the reported harassment of the leaders in the town. We must not jeopardise the prevailing peace in the town”, the statement noted.
Signed: Mallam Olawale Rasheed, Spokesperson to the State Governor.
Governor Ademola Adeleke has opened up on how his government revived Osun economy from 2022 to date, affirming that infrastructure investment has rapidly grow business and expand various sectors of the economy.
Addressing a delegation of the Association of Real Estate Managers and Consultants at the Government House today, the governor said the state has committed several billions of naira to the rehabilitation of roads, schools, health centres and state utilities with a target of deepening state economy and improving her Gross Domestic Product (GDP).
The governor further addresses the association members: “Our infrastructure growth agenda is driving substantial changes in the local economy and real estate sector. Our integrated, multi-sector plan focused on road networks, urban renewal, and local content policy. This is boosting Osun economic development.
“From 2023 to date, we have committed several billions of naira to infrastructure upgrade of our dear state. Our infrastructure driven economic growth creates new economic corridors and urban renewal, reducing traffic congestion in major cities.
“Our projects prioritize local contractors, engineers, artisans, and construction materials to ensure that funds circulate within the state. I am happy to announce that our administration put an end to capital flight in Osun governance. Our policies successfully reduced Osun infrastructure deficit by over 50 percent from 2022 to date.
“Our spending on infrastructure has increased property values and improved connectivity through graded and paved roads. This is elevating the real estate sector and enhancing accessibility for residents and businesses.
“We have scored a major first in urban expansion and planning. Widening of road networks in cities like Osogbo, Ede, Iwo, Ilesa and Ile-Ife is pushing development into new areas. This increases opportunities for residential and commercial real estate development.
“Our success in accelerated land administration is boosting local investment and the construction industry. Our implementation of the 45-day window for processing Certificates of Occupancy speeds up land transactions and secure investment.
“The state government is actively creating an environment to attract global capital and real estate developers. We are creating localized demand for both residential and commercial properties.
“Our One-Stop Investment Shop has simplified the “ease of doing business” to protect and encourage property investors. Our improved Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) provides the state with greater financial capacity to sustain these long-term infrastructure commitments
“For us in Osun, we are also focussed on reducing the challenges of rapid urban pressure and growth facing the capital, Osogbo. The growth rate is presently put at 3.15%. Hence, we expand connectivity and development to adjacent cities and towns.
“This administration’s focus on infrastructure is expected to position Osun as a tourism and economic hub in the South West. The infrastructure focus has also jump-started our agro-industrialisation plan. At the same time, our investment spread to education and health facilities to support the population”, the governor stated.
Speaking earlier, the President of Association of Real Estate Managers and Consultants (AREMAC), Mr Abiodun Olowoporoku commended the governor for his committment to growth of the real sector of the state economy.
He particularly appreciated the signing into law of the real estate regulatory bill, describing it as a major landmark in the real estate sector of the state.
Signed: Mallam Olawale Rasheed, Spokesperson to the State Governor.
In view of the latest attacks and destruction of public properties by suspected thugs of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Governor Ademola Adeleke has summoned an emergency security council meeting to put an end to the untoward development.
Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has approved the appointment of Mrs Victoria Adunola SAMSON, popularly known as BOVAS as the new Chancellor of the Osun State University, Osogbo.
Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has congratulated the Ataoja of Osogbo, Oba Jimoh Olanipekun Oyetunji, Larooye II, on the occasion of his birthday.
