Gov Adeleke’s 2nd Anniversary: Obasanjo, Makinde, Umahi, Others to Storm Osun

Yinka Kolawole in Osogbo 

Osun State government will host former President Olusegun Obasanjo, Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde, Minister of Aviation, Barrister Festus Keyamo, Minister of Works, David Umahi, former Speaker, House of Representatives, Rt. Honourable Olubunmi Eteh, national stakeholders as well as prominent indigenes of Osun, as Governor Ademola Adeleke marks his second year in office this week.

It would be recalled that Governor Adeleke was sworn in as the 6th elected governor of Osun, on Sunday, November 27, 2022.

As the governor began celebration of two years of his administration in office, activities have been lined up for the event which began over the weekend with Jumma’at service at Osogbo Central Mosque.

Speaking on the importance of the event, the Secretary to the Osun State Government, Hon. Teslim Igbalaye, who chaired the committee saddled with the responsibility of the three-week programme hinted that various completed projects would be commissioned.

Addressing a press conference, Igbalaye said former President Olusegun Obasanjo will lead others dignitaries to inaugurate Okefia-Lameco dual carriage road.

Igbalaye reaffirmed that the administration of Adeleke has delivered his four-year mandate within two years in office.

According to him, the last two years of Governor Adeleke’s administration has been quite eventful and extraordinary in the life of Osun state, noting that the state has witnessed unprecedented turnaround across all sectors in line with the Five-point Agenda of the governor.

Igbalaye confirmed that the two years anniversary will be marked with different programms from commissioning of projects, media engagement, prayer sessions, and novelty matches, among others, from November 22 to late December, 2024.

He also announced that the state government will disburse N1.8billion Bond to pensioners Monday (today) at Local Government Service Commission, while presentation of state awards to deserving indigenes will hold same day at Adolak Event Centre.

According to the Committee Chairman, the commissioning of Old Garage-Okefia-Lameco Road by General (Chief) Olusegun Obasanjo will hold on Tuesday, November 26, 2024.

He explained that, Osun State Government under Governor Adeleke will use this period to showcase to the public what his administration has done in last two years and what intend to do in the remaining year of his government.

According to SSG who said the anniversary is not campaign for second term in the office, said the unprecedented performance of the governor which will be officially shown to the public will make people to adjudge him and give him second chance.

“We are not using this anniversary as campaign for 2026.We are using it to showcase what the administration has done in last two years. This is time to let the public know what government has done. This is not time to campaign. When the time for campaign comes, the performance of the governor will speak for itself.”

Igbalaye applauded the media support before and during the emergence of Adeleke as the governor of Osun State, describing the media as their “friends, allies, and advisers”.

He also commended the media’s commitment to good governance and the delivery of democratic dividends in Osun State.

Speaking, the special Assistance to the Governor on special Duties, Dr. BT Salam said the ongoing flyover in Osogbo has cost the administration over 10.8billion Naira 

He added that the government of Governor Ademola Adeleke has been transparent in managing the state funds saying every money spent in many ongoing projects are in public glare for everyone to see.

The Commissioner for Information, Oluomo Kolapo Alimi while speaking said about 74 indigenes of the state who have excelled in their various field endeavors and were clearly selected will be honoured as part of activities marking the 2nd year anniversary.