Osun Infrastructural development: Construction Ongoing Across 30 LGAs, Says Gov Adeleke
Yinka Kolawole in Osogbo
Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State yesterday reaffirmed his infrastructure plan across all the sectors,
saying infrastructural development is already ongoing across the 30 local governments and area councils in the state.
Adeleke, who stated this yesterday when the Nigerian Society of Engineers led by her President/Chairman-in-Council Engr. Margaret Aina Oguntala, visited him and inspected ongoing projects within the state capital, noted that what the engineers saw at Osogbo was small, adding that construction is ongoing across the 30 local governments and area councils.
The governor emphasised that in 2023, “I announced an ambitious infrastructure plan across the sectors. Many doubted our capacity to implement the various projects but to the glory of God, we have proved critics wrong. We have shown that we have the will, the capacity and the knowledge to achieve our goals.”
He said his administration is fully determined to take Osun to greater heights and has demonstrated strong passion to bridge the infrastructure gap in Osun State.
According to him, “We are convinced that economic growth and development is best achieved when the infrastructure sector is well developed. Good infrastructure facilitates economic development and good governance.”
In her remarks the President/Chairman-in-Council, Oguntala remarked that the council had proposed initiatives aimed at enhancing skills development and industrial growth for teeming youth within Osun State.
She noted that “Our goal is to work alongside your esteemed administration to promote economic empowerment and sustainable development for the people of this state. We sincerely hope that our proposals will align with your vision for Osun State’s progress and development in the following two areas.”
She contended that skills development would be in prepaid meter installation and solar technology.
“We are excited about the prospect of collaborating with the Osun State Government to provide specialised training in Prepaid Meter Installation and Solar Technology Design and Installation.”
Oguntala stressed that the initiative aims to empower 300 young indigenes across the three senatorial districts, with 100 participants from each district.
She pointed out that the focus is to enhance the technical capacity of the youths, preparing them for active participation in the energy sector and positioning Osun State as a leader in sustainable technology adoption.
Oguntala also pointed out that in support of the state’s vision for economic advancement, the council had proposed the development of a comprehensive policy document and a roadmap for the Industrialisation of Osun State.
This plan she noted includes creating two industrial hubs strategically located to optimise resources and attract investments.
She also advocated for the extension of the gas infrastructure master plan to Osun State, which she believed will catalyse industrial activities and contribute significantly to the social and economic development of the state.
