Tag: Osun State

  • Osun enrols 23,000 pensioners in health insurance scheme

    Osun enrols 23,000 pensioners in health insurance scheme

    Gov. Ademola Adeleke of Osun said 23,000 pensioners in the state have been enrolled in the health insurance scheme.

    Adeleke, who made the disclosure during the unveiling of enrollment of the pensioners in Osogbo on Wednesday, said the retirees were enrolled free of charge into the state health insurance scheme.

    He said the scheme was to demonstrate the commitment of his administration to the wellbeing of the pensioners.

    The governor said that the situation review of the living conditions of the pensioners in the state conducted by the government revealed that the bulk of their pension goes into managing their health challenges.

    “I am here to again demonstrate in clear terms my commitment to the wellbeing of our retired citizens.

    “These are men and women who meritoriously served the state. They deserve all the support now that they are out of service.

    “Our administration conducted a situational review of the living conditions of our pensioners. We discover that the critical problem is not just unpaid pensions.

    “Even when paid regularly, the bulk of the fund goes into managing health challenges.

    “Our report concluded that almost 80 per cent of pensioners’ problem centers around health questions. It was at this point that we decided to address the root cause.

    “We opted to meet our senior citizens at their point of needs. It is gratifying to note that this programme is the first of its kind.

    “This is a direct intervention to prove that the government can indeed meet the desires and aspirations of the people.

    “There are at least 23,000 pensioners in Osun. All of them will be enrolled into this scheme.

    “Please take advantage of this by availing yourself for this enrollment,” he said.

    Adeleke also said that the multi-billion naira infrastructure plan recently unveiled by his administration will not affect the welfare of workers and pensioners in the state.

    “Allow me to allay the fears of workers and pensioners. The funding for the infra plan will have no negative impact on workers’ welfare.

    “I have proved that fact today by launching this health insurance scheme for our pensioners,” the governor stated.

    Adeleke said he would continue to fulfil his electioneering promises to the people.

  • Lone accident claims 7 lives in Osun

    Lone accident claims 7 lives in Osun

    The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Osun Command, says seven persons lost their lives in a lone accident that occurred on Osogbo – Gbongan highway on Friday night.

    The Sector Commander, Mr Henry Benamaisia, said this in a statement by the command’s spokesperson, Mrs Agnes Ogungbemi, on Saturday in Osogbo.

    Benamaisia said the which accident involved a private Sharon Nissan vehicle with number plate WWD574 AE, lost control due to excessive speed.

    He said that the accident involving 10 persons, occurred at Ogidi village near Sasa bridge.

    ”We lost seven persons including three female, one male and three children, while three other persons sustained various degrees of injuries.

    “Three dead victims who are indigenes of Osun were taken to Odeomu by their relatives, while the remaining four dead victims were taken to LAUTECH Teaching Hospital, Osogbo, by FRSC rescue team,” Benamaisia said.

    According to him, the injured victims were taken to an undisclosed hospital for further treatment .

    The sector commander commended other security sister agencies for the joint efforts in carrying out the rescue operation of the survivors.

    He added that belongings of the victims recovered at the scene of the accident have been handed over to the police.

    Benamaisia, however, warned motorists against traffic disobedience, adding that the command would dealt with violators in accordance with law.

  • Gov. Adeleke vows to implement education summit’s report

    Gov. Adeleke vows to implement education summit’s report

    Gov. Ademola Adeleke of Osun on Thursday said his administration was committed to implement the recent education summit’s report in the state to ensure best quality education.

    Adeleke made the remark during the maiden edition of the Ipade Imole Meeting held at Aurora Event Centre in Osogbo.

    The Ipade Imole meeting is a public accountability platform established by the state government to get feedback from the citizens.

    He said that the state Ministry of Education had been directed to conduct a needed assessment which would serve as a basis for recruitment and filling of vacancies in schools.

    He said the report of education summit would be ready and his administration was committed to implementing any positive trajectory to the development of education in the state.

    The governor said he was ‘’deeply happy’’ to host the first edition of the meeting which ‘’will be hosted quarterly to know the feedback of stakeholders across all the local government areas.’’

    Adeleke further spoke on pension debts; white paper on kingship tussles; teachers’ shortages in schools; boreholes construction projects; and appointments, amongst other key issues.

    The governor said that his administration was committed to ensuring that Osun enjoyed the dividend of democracy as promised during his electioneering in the state.

    “I want our people to expect new projects such as dualisation of roads at two per senatorial districts; flyover bridges at Osogbo and some other towns; and street lights for newly constructed roads.

    “Also, second stream of 332 boreholes across wards,
    commencement of Imole Transport Service and Imole Housing Estate at 500 units per Federal Constituency,” Adeleke said.

    According to him, our government has resolved to spend the palliative funds on three projects and programmes to include additional buses to ease transportation cost, rehabilitation of health centres and the purchase of food items.

    The governor, however, said that procurement order for all the state projects had been placed in line with due process for the benefit of the citizens.

    The event witnessed delegates from all the local government areas in the state, civil society organisations, religious and traditional rulers, technocrats, politicians, amongst other dignitaries and stakeholders.

  • Osun state government set to approve six months maternity leave to civil servants

    Osun state government set to approve six months maternity leave to civil servants

     

    The Osun state government is set to approve six months maternity leave to nursing mothers who are civil servants  in the state.

    Dr Akindele Adekunle, the Special Adviser to the Osun State Governor, on Public Health,  made this known at a one day symposium on celebrating enabling breastfeeding environment for working mothers in Osogbo on Tuesday.

    According to Dr Akindele the six months maternity leave was in line with global best practices as approved by World Health Organisation, WHO.

    In his words, “This is in concerted effort with the Wives of Nigerian Governors’ Forum advocacy for approval of six months paid maternity leave for nursing mothers.

    “Governor Adeleke is set to send a bill to the House of Assembly and domesticate enabling laws to this effect.

    “I’m happy to inform all our nursing mothers in our different offices that as a listening and people loving Governor, His Excellency, Senator Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke has promised to send a bill to the House of Assembly to enact enabling laws to make maternity leave six months for nursing mothers in a bid to allow them to be able to tend to their babies and encourage them to breastfeed their babies exclusively for six months as recommended by the W.H.O.

    “But I will plead and advise this gathering and the entire public that whenever there’s any public hearing by the House of Assembly concerning the bill, all stakeholders must raise their voice in support of the bill.”

    He also assured of the governor’s readiness to carry out a face-lift of the primary and secondary health facilities across the length and breadth of Osun State.

    Lending her voice to the subject matter, the wife of the Governor, Titilola Adeleke also affirmed her readiness to advocate and work with relevant stakeholders to ensure the realisation of the agenda.

    “I use this medium to tell this gathering that I am committed and will work tirelessly with other critical stakeholders to ensure the approval of six months paid maternity leave and other favourable maternal policies for working mothers in the State,” the Governor’s wife stated.

  • JUST IN: Gov Adeleke cancels Independence Day celebrations in Osun

    JUST IN: Gov Adeleke cancels Independence Day celebrations in Osun

    Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has cancelled the celebration of Independence Day slated for Sunday in the State.

    In a statement issued by his spokesperson, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, on Friday in Osogbo, Governor Adeleke urged the people of the State to pray for the peace and prosperity of the country.

    Adeleke, rather, urged the people of the State to use the Independence Day to meditate and pray on the state of the nation.

    “Our people are passing through tough times. It is time to take stock and seek divine intervention and guidance in the affairs of our nation.

    “I greet Osun people and Nigerians in general as the independence day knocks at our doors. Here in Osun, we will celebrate with meditation and prayers,” he said.

  • I tried to mend fences with Aregbesola’s faction in APC – Adegboyega Oyetola

    I tried to mend fences with Aregbesola’s faction in APC – Adegboyega Oyetola

    Nigeria’s Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has explained that he tried to reconcile with the Osun Progressives, TOP, a faction of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Osun State but to no avail.

    TOP is a faction within Osun APC loyal to the former interior minister, Rauf Aregbesola.

    According to Oyetola, he tried to reconcile for good three years but it didn’t work out.

    He made this known in Osogbo on Thursday while speaking at a reception by party members to celebrate his appointment as Minister.

    He commended the party leadership in the state for the steps taken to sanitise the party.

    Oyetola who served as governor between, 2018 and 2012 urged  members to accommodate members who are sober and ready to return to the party, he assured them that the party will return to power in 2026.

    In his words, “I want to assure you that we are going to reclaim Osun in 2026 by the grace of God. I want to applaud all the party loyalists and leadership of APC in Osun.

    “Some members of the party did anti-party, but I want to commend you for your steadfastness. I was welcomed into the state with massive respect, right from Asejire, Ikire, Gbongan, Akoda-Ede, and finally, here. I am so glad. APC is strong in Osun.

    “I am in support of measures taken to sanitize the party by suspending those that did anti-party within APC. This party is what I am giving my all to see to its success. Many of you have aspirations within this party, so when some people want to wreck and destabilize it, they should be dealt with.

    “I want to implore the remaining members to be loyal and steadfast. Those who are yet to mingle with factional groups should be considered. There is room for reconciliation, it is good, I am in support of it but anybody that you will reconcile must show remorse and be sober, he should admit his mistake and vow not to repeat same,” Oyetola said.

    Recall that the APC in Osun expelled and suspended some of its members.

    It was alleged that the expulsions and suspensions targeted Aregbesola loyalists and TOP members.

    The Osun APC defending its action, had said the affected members were involved in anti-party activities.

  • APC suspends  26 Aregbesola’s loyalists

    APC suspends 26 Aregbesola’s loyalists

    The Osun state chapter of the All Progressives Congress, (APC) has dealt with 26 members of the party in the state.

    Recall that APC Osun already expelled 84 of its members due to anti-party politics.

    It was gathered that out of the 84 expelled members, three were staunch loyalists of Ramer Osun State governor and Interior Minister in President Muhammadu Buhari’s cabinet.

    Findings show that the 26 suspended Osun APC members are also Rauf Aregbesola’s loyalists.

    They include Noinclude Moshood Adeoti, a former Action Congress of Nigeria, ACN, Osun State chairman and former Secretary to the State Government.

    He was also a two-time gubernatorial aspirant under the party in the state.

    Others include Najeem Salami, a two term Speaker of the Osun State House of Assembly, Adelowo Adebiyi, former Osun APC Chairman, Senator Mudashiru Hussein, former Osun West Senator, Adelani Baderinwa and Sikiru Ayedun, former commissioners in the cabinet of Rauf Aregbesola.

    The APC, in a statement by its state Chairman, Tajudeen Lawal on Thursday said the suspension of the party members was as a result of anti-party politicking and in response to allegations of misconduct bordering on factionalisation and the formation of a parallel party organ in the State.

    The statement also stated that the action was taken after the Disciplinary Committee set up by the party in the State undertook a thorough and impartial review of allegations and findings were carefully deliberated upon.

    “Following complaints of anti-party activities, the State Executive Committee of the Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) constituted a Disciplinary Committee to investigate the allegations against some of its members.

    “This disciplinary measure came in response to the allegations of misconduct bordering on factionalization of the party and creating a parallel party organ.

    “The Disciplinary Committee undertook a thorough and impartial review of the allegations and the findings were carefully deliberated upon by the State Executive Committee.

    “After a comprehensive assessment of the evidence and consideration of the committee’s recommendations, the State Executive Committee has taken the difficult yet necessary step of suspending the following members indefinitely:

    “Alhaji Moshood Adeoti, Hon. Najeem Salami, Senator Mudasiru Hussain, Elder Adelowo Adebiyi, Adelani Baderinwa, Sikiru Ayedun, Engr Kazeem Salami, Alhaji Adesiji Azeez, Barr. Gbenga Akano, Kunle Ige, Biodun Agboola, Barr. Gbenga Awosode, Rasheed Opatola, Gbenga Ogunkanmi.”

    Others are, “Hon. Israel Oyekunle, Hon. MBO Ibraheem, Akeem Olaoye, Hon. Francis Famurewa, Hon. Tajudeen Famuyide, Hon. (Mrs.) Adenike Abioye, Hon. Wasiu Adebayo, Hon. Rasheed Afolabi, Segun Olanibi, Tunde Ajilore, Ganiyu Ismaila Opeyemi and Zakariah Khalid, Olaoluwa-South LCDA.”

  • APC expels 84 members over alleged anti-party activities

    APC expels 84 members over alleged anti-party activities

    The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun on Wednesday, announced the expulsion of 84 of its members for engaging in alleged anti-party activities.

    In a statement by the Osun APC Chairman,  Sooko Lawal, the party took the decision following complaints of anti-party activities against those expelled.

    “Following complaints of anti-party activities, the State Executive Committee of the Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) constituted a disciplinary committee to investigate the allegations against some members.

    “This disciplinary measure came in response to the allegations of misconduct and actions that embarrassed and brought the party to disrepute.

    “The disciplinary committee undertook a thorough and impartial review of the allegations and the findings were carefully deliberated upon by the State Executive Committee.

    “After a comprehensive assessment of the evidence and consideration of the committee’s recommendations, the State Executive Committee has taken the difficult yet necessary step of expelling the following members:

    “Akibu Olaiya – Iwo LG, Yekeen Ajoke Nafisat – Iwo LG, Wakeel Mutaleeb Adekunle – Iwo East LCDA, Olufunke Akano – Iwo East LCDA, Olatunji Idowu Ajoke- Iwo West LCDA, Ajala Abayomi – Ayedire LG.

    “Adegboyega Semiu Adeniyi – Ayedire LG,  Sabitu Rofiat Omolayo – Ayedire South LCDA, Oladeji Ismail – Ayedire South LCDA, Tajudeen Akanbi – Olaoluwa LG, Oyediran Quasim – Olaoluwa LG, Ajetunmobi Moshood – Olaoluwa South LCDA.

    “Akintoye Opeyemi – Irewole LG, Akerele Sunday – Irewole LG, Pastor Peter Olaawo – Irewole LCDA, Orisatola Surajudeen A. – Irewole LCDA, Shariat O. Olaniyi – Ayedaade LG, Akeem Olodude – Ayedaade LG.

    “Raji Sikiru – Ayedaade South LCDA, Isaac Adeyemi Aderinoye – Ayedaade South LCDA, Oyedeji Tawab O. – Osogbo LG, Aderemi Tajudeen – Osogbo LG, Kamoru Afusat Bolanle – Osogbo South LCDA.

    “Ibrahim Mumini Tunde – Osogbo South LCDA, Olayinka Musiliu Shina – Osogbo West LCDA, Adewumi Ademola Taofeeq – Osogbo West LCDA, Ajala Oladiran – Olorunda LG, Abiola Omotosho – Olorunda LG, Ganiyu Aliu O. – Olorunda North LCDA.

    “Lawal Olalekan – Olorunda North LCDA, Ganiyu Adebayo A. – Olorunda Area Council, Afolabi Olaniyi Olatunde – Olorunda Area Council, Serifat Olayiwola – Ifelodun LG, Olawale Morufu Adebukola – Ifelodun LG.

    “Ajibade Olatunji Ganiyu – Ifelodun North LCDA, Oladunjoye Rasheed Taye – Ifelodun North LCDA, Wale Agboola – Ifelodun Area Council, Sulaiman Akeem – Ifelodun Area Council, Odetayo Olubunmi – Odo Otin LG.

    “Agboola Dayo Remilekun – Odo Otin LG, David Ajiboso – Odo Otin North LCDA, Ajala Richard Folashade – Odo Otin North LCDA, Ogunkanmi Adekunle – Odo Otin South LCDA, Adepoju Kabiru – Odo Otin South LCDA.

    “Fadunmola Fatai A. – Boluwaduro LG, Aina Olusola – Boluwaduro LG, Oyekanmi Hajarat Adenike – Boluwaduro East LCDA, Adewumi O. Olufemi – Boluwaduro East LCDA, Teniola Alaba – Ilesa East LG.

    “Muraina Fatai Olusegun – Ilesa East LG, Alaka Bode Olakunle – Ilesa North East LCDA, Ojediran Folasade Kehinde – Ilesa North East LCDA, Raji Azeez – Ilesa West LG, Afolayan Kafayat – Ilesa West LG.

    “Kabir Ademola Hameed – Ilesa West Central LCDA, Kazeem Kafayat – Ilesa West Central LCDA, Agunlejika Adejuyigbe – Atakumosa West LG, Ogundele Sesan Opeyemi – Atakumosa West LG, Omidiji Olaolu – Atakumosa West LCDA.

    “Adejare Israel – Atakumosa West LCDA, Oni Abiodun – Ife Central LG, Ismail Busayo Alabelewe – Ife Central LG, Chief Titus Awofesobi – Ife Central West LCDA, Alhaji Akeem Oyeleye – Ife Central West LCDA.

    “Alhaji Omisakin Bisi – Ife East LG,  Ogunrinola Sayo – Ife East LG, Oyewole Rafiu – Ife Ooye LCDA, Adefioye Adegboyega – Ife Ooye LCDA, Sangolade Olawale – Ife East Area Office, Adekunle Toyin Asabi – Ife East Area Office.

    “Adeyeye Yinusa O. – Oriade LG, Mathew Olamuyiwa Samuel – Oriade LG, Samson Fakinyede Oladipo – Oriade South LCDA, Oyediran Mikail – Oriade South LCDA, Lamidi Oyeyemi – Obokun LG.

    “Dare Adarayaki- Obokun LG, Oluseyi Oyinloye – Obokun LCDA, Ogundele Ogunsanmi – Obokun LCDA, Ismail Elewedi – Ejigbo Central LCDA, Yekeen Adewale – Oyebisi Ejigbo South LCDA, Muraina Atanda Adeleke – Ejigbo South LCDA.

    “Alhaja Temilade Olokungboye Halid – Osogbo West LCDA, Biyi Odunlade – Ife Central LGA,  Rasak Salinsile – Iwo LGA.

    “As we move forward, we enjoin our members to remain focused on our goals and continue working together to serve the interests of our constituents and our State.

    “Our commitment to transparency, inclusivity, and adherence to our party’s core values remains unwavering.” the statement reads.

  • Osun speaker ‘fights’ Policemen extorting money from drivers

    Osun speaker ‘fights’ Policemen extorting money from drivers

    Speaker of the Osun State House of Assembly, Adewale Egbedun rescued a group of youths who were being extorted by policemen in the state

    A video which surfaced on social media shows the moment, he confronted the police officers who were stationed at a checkpoint.

    The security personnel who were fully armed tried hiding their faces as the Speaker’s entourage surrounded them and were filming.

    Someone in the background could be heard explaining how the police are fund of collecting money from youths in the state through bank transfers, but their act was busted on that particular day.

    Egbedun, who was evidently angry also told people in his entourage to ensure that they record every policeman on the team so that they could be exposed

    Reacting to the development,
    The Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi revealed via his Twitter account on Friday that the affected police officers have been arrested, other necessary action would be taken and updates provided later.

    The Force PRO reiterated that the Police has zero tolerance for extortion and corruption.

    He wrote: “The Commissioner of Police Osun State, CP Kehinde Longe, has acted on this. The officers have been arrested, and necessary action would be taken. The PPRO osun has been ordered to update us on the actions taken. We have zero tolerance for extortion and corruption in general.”

  • Gov Adeleke appeals for calm as OSPOLY staff embark on protest over suspension of Rector

    Gov Adeleke appeals for calm as OSPOLY staff embark on protest over suspension of Rector

    The governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke has made a passionate appeal to protesters at OSPOLY over suspension of their Rector promising the issue would be tackled immediately.

    TheNewsGuru.com, (TNG) reports this was contained in a statement signed by Oluomo Kolapo Alimi Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment stating that:

    “The attention of the Executive Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke has been drawn to the protests by the Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics ASUP of Osun State Polytechnic, OSPOLY Iree over the suspension of the Rector, Dr Tajudeen Adewale Adetayo.

    “The Governor who is concerned about the reaction, urges all to remain calm and shun the protest which had led to closing the school gate, thereby disrupting the ongoing examination within the school.

    “The Governor assured the ASUP and the Students of the institution that the matter will be looked into and necessary measures taken.

    “The release added that OSPOLY Governing Board will soon be put in place to take over the matter and investigate the allegation which led to the suspension and take appropriate action as soon as possible.

    “I understand the reason for the protest over the suspension of the Rector, Dr Tajudeen Adewale Adetayo. The step taken by the administration is necessary, but I assure you that full investigation will commence and every misunderstanding will be cleared.”

    “I recognize the ASUP and I urge them to stop the protest, and allow investigation to hold for the matter to be sorted. Please do not allow yourself to be used by the opposition. You are important to the Government and the public. Please stop the protest and allow peace to be restored to the school community”, the statement added.

    Signed:
    Oluomo Kolapo Alimi
    Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment