The Executive Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke has rejoiced with a former Chairman of Ede South Local Government, Elder Sunday Akanfe Atidade, JP, on the occasion of his 75th birthday, applauding him for the unwavering commitment he has shown in driving progress for the society.
Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has urged Christian faithfuls in the state to keep spreading God’s love throughout this festive period noting that the birth of Jesus signifies the expression of God’s love.
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Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun state has felicitated with his Oyo state counterpart, Engr Seyi Makinde on the occasion of his 58th birthday anniversary, describing him as “a strong agent of development, innovation and transformation”
In a statement on Thursday, Governor Adeleke said Makinde is “a child of destiny, a man of grace and a leader with a fixated mind for public good, public service and public welfare”, citing his birth, growth and evolution as “an embodiment of divine grace and blessings.
“I have been meeting and associating with several leaders for decades; however, my brother, Seyi, strikes me as a unique personality, a brilliant genius, a man of his own mind and a leader who is ready to go alone if necessary in defence of principles and conviction. His strong will has positively changed Oyo politics and even our regional political space.
“Seyi is an innovative administrator. In his quest to deliver on good governance, he implemented several schemes that have holistically transformed Oyo state. His capacity to design and execute public interest projects and programmes is acknowledged by friends and foes. That he seems to deliver such mega projects effortlessly within best practice celebrates the engineer at the helm of Oyo governance and politics.
“I therefore associate with my brother as he marks another blessed year on mother earth. I join admirers far and near to felicitate and pray for more blessed days, weeks, months and years for a fearless patriot, a committed democrat and an innovator for good governance”, the governor was quoted as saying in the press statement.
While urging the celebrant not to waiver in his commitment to the people and democracy, Governor Adeleke said he shared common affinity with the Oyo state governor in many areas which he listed as good governance, public good, public service, public welfare, pro-masses politics, unwavering commitment to the delivery of democratic dividends among others.
“My brother, Seyi, shares birthday with our Lord, Jesus Christ. So we know why he is striving to be Christ-like in all his earthly endeavors. Enjoy your day, brother, as I wish you more blessings on behalf of the people and government of Osun state”, Governor Adeleke concluded.
Signed:
Mallam Olawale Rasheed,
Spokesperson to the State Governor.
Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun state has felicitated with his Oyo state counterpart, Engr Seyi Makinde on the occasion of his 58th birthday anniversary, describing him as “a strong agent of development, innovation and transformation”
The Executive Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke has congratulated Mr. Stephen A. Oyelami, on his remarkable feat of breaking a Guinness World Records, describing the recognition as a honour for hardwork and perseverance.Governor Adeleke salutes Mr. Stephen for spotlighting Osun state positively on the global stage with the incredible feat of setting the world record for the ‘Longest Marathon Reading Aloud’ by a Team in 431 hours, 31 minutes, 25 seconds.
The Executive Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke has expressed profound sorrow over the passing of the Chairman of the Osun State Board for Vocational and Technical Education, Alhaji Fatai Diekola, describing the death of the prominent political figure as a collosal loss.
Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has charged officers and men of the Nigerian Army to be dedicated to the protection of teritorial integrity of Nigeria, describing the Army as the heartbeat of the Nation.
The Executive Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke has congratulated the Owa Obokun of Ijeshaland, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Clement Adesuyi Haastrup, Ajimoko III, and the people of Ijeshaland on the anniversary of this year’s Iwude Ijesha celebration, describing the occasion as the celebration of culture at its finest.
The organising committee of the Adire Osun Festival has appealed to stakeholders to properly understand the agenda of the state government for the sector, clarifying that the next phase of the programme after the ongoing festival is the development and nurturing of the Adire industrial hub for practitioners and entrepreneurs.
The Executive Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke has congratulated Mr. Musiliu Olalekan Oseni, PhD, on his appointment as the Chairman of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) by President Bola Tinubu.
