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20/10/2024

NEWS RELEASE

AGAIN OSUN GOVERNMENT TO OPPOSITION: GOVERNOR ADELEKE IS NOT COLLECTING SECURITY VOTES

OSOGBO -20/10/2024 - Osunstate.gov.ng

Osun State Government has again debunked fake news being peddled by the opposition alleging that Governor Ademola Adeleke is collecting security votes, asserting once again that the Governor is not, has and will not collect security votes in line with his avowed declaration on assumption of office.

The Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Oluomo Kolapo Alimi made the clarification in a statement on Sunday, explaining that the opposition is spreading falsehood because it has no hole to pick in the superlative performance of the state governor.

According to the Commissioner, the opposition is either ignorant or mischievous by deliberately misinterpreting state spending to support security operations and services by security agencies such as the police , Department of State Services among others.

“The state government statutorily supports security agencies when they conduct security operations on a regular basis such as quelling communal violence, joint security operations in troubled spots as well as deployment during mass demonstrations.

“Such expenditures are formally accounted for in line with the due approval process. The state support in such situations are referred to as expenditure for security services as different from the concept of security vote which does not pass through formal due approval process.

“The opposition needs to be educated that there are differences between security votes and security services. Security votes are widely known as slush funds expended at the discretion of the Chief executive without passing through formal accountability and due processes.

“In Osun state, Governor Adeleke is not, has not and will not take such security votes. Mr Governor is however committed to supporting the security agencies with their logistics needs under security services expenditure which are fully applied for and processed through the office of Special Adviser to the Governor on Security matters.

The present administration in Osun State therefore wishes to state, emphatically that, Governor Adeleke approves funds to address security issues only when occasion demands for such and there are always record to justify such expenditure as opposed to being latched on as a free money to be expended at will by any sitting Governor as was the tradition with the past administration.

It must be stated that in his almost two year old administration, Mr Governor's probity and accountability is remarkably unbeatable in the history of Osun State and by extension, in the Nigerian federation.

While the present administration wishes to, state for the umpteenth time, that, it is not averse to being criticized constructively when the need arises by the right and unbiased free minded members of the public, it is, however, incongruent for a person or group of persons to throw cautions to the wind in going about it as exemplified by some opposition operatives.

E Signed
Oluomo Kolapo Alimi
Honourable commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment.

20/10/2023

HC information and Public Enlightenment, Olumo Kolapo Alimi and HC Local Government and Cheiftaincy Affairs, Osun State, Hon Dosu Babatunde, today at Ilesa during the 20th anniversary of Gold FM Ilesa.

12/10/2023

NEWS RELEASE:

Osun Pensioners pass a vote of confidence on Gov.Adeleke

..... Confers on him the award of The Most Pensioner Friendly Governor of The Year

OSOGBO - 12/10/2023 - Osunstate.gov.ng

Apparently satisfied and impressed by his friendly disposition and genuine concerns to their welfare since he came on board the governance of Osun state almost a year ago,the entire body of senior citizens in Osun state under the umbrella of Nigeria Union of Pensioners( NUP) has passed a vote of confidence on the Governor of Osun state, Senator Ademola Adeleke .

In a unanimous decision at a programme to commemorate International Day of The Elderly ,held at St Marks Grammar School ,Osogbo on Thursday,the Pensioners,accordingly conferred the award of the most pensioner friendly governor In Osun state on Senator Ademola Adeleke.

A statement issued by the Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Oluomo Kolapo Alimi, in respect of the award ,was said to have been premised on the fact that ,since Governor Adeleke mounted the mantle of leadership as the 6th democratically elected governor of Osun state, Pensioners in the state have never had it so good and rewarding the way things have turned out to be for them in the last one year.

The statement by the Pensioners in respect of the award of excellence on Governor Adeleke reads;

"The entire body of retired but not tired civil servants under the umbrella of Nigeria Union of Pensioners,Osun state,is glad and happy to associate with the present administration in Osun state led by a populist oriented and Pensioner Friendly Governor ( P.F.G) ,Senator Ademola Adeleke .

"To express our delight publicly and convincingly and to further convey our sense of immense gratitude and appreciation ,informed the collective decision,by all of us,Pensioners in Osun state to pass a vote of confidence on Senator Ademola Ademola.

"Finally,as we mark this occasion of International Day of the Elderlies,the entire pensioners in Osun state is also pleased to use this avenue to further affirm and reaffirm our love and solidarity to the governor of Osun state,Senator Ademola Adeleke and the crop of wise men and women in his cabinet,who,are assisting him to pilot the affairs of Osun state.

"We pray that the present administration will continue to wax stronger and stronger in its genuine and strong commitment to make Osun the envy and pride of other states in Nigeria,especially for Pensioners", the statement concluded

Other members of the State Executive Council ,honoured by the pensioners alongside the state governor at the occasion were the state deputy Governor, Prince Kola Adewusi, Secretary to the state government; Alhaji Teslim Igbalaye, Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment,Oluomo Kolapo Alimi and Commissioner for Rural Development and Community Affairs, Alhaji Gani OlaOluwa.

While praying for a continuous mutually beneficial relationship between the Pensioners and his administration in Osun state,Senator Adeleke ,in his acceptance speech, described the award as a further challenge for him to continue to put smiles on the faces of the Osun Senior Citizens.

Senator Ademola equally reiterated that their labour ,while in the service of Osun state and Nigeria as a whole,will never be allowed to go in vain.

Signed:
Oluomo Kolapo Alimi,
Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment.

10/10/2023

NEWS RELEASE

Communal Clash: Osun Govt Reduces a 24-hour Curfew, to 12 in Ifon and Ilobu
...Sues for total Peace and Order

OSOGBO - 10/10/2023 - Osunstate.gov.ng

Sequel to the near state of total peace and harmony being envisioned by his administration in both Ifon and Orolu communities in the wake of the recent communal clashes, Osun state governor ,Senator Ademola Adeleke,has directed that the hitherto 24-hour curfew imposed on the two warring communities be reduced to 12.

Governor Adeleke's latest directive was anchored on the good compliance to the last week ,Saturday, Peace Agreement signed by the communities in both Orolu and Irepodun local governments to bury their hatchets and embrace a lasting peace over the communal clashes.

Governor,Adeleke ,
however,maintains and re emphasises his earlier directive of taking complete possession by his administration of the disputed lands until when the imbroglio is finally seen to have been amicably brought to an end by the natives.

Accordingly, the hitherto 24 hour curfew, from dusk to dawn,earlier in place, has now been directed by the governor to be between 6pm and 6am daily.

A statement to that effect by the Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Oluomo Kolapo Alimi, on behalf of Governor Ademola Adeleke, reads :

"That, based on the recent Peace Agreement signed by Ifon and Ilobu Communities of Orolu and Irepodun local governments respectively, the administration of Senator Ademola Adeleke is happy to state that the two communities are gradually embracing the need to engender peace and harmony , forthwith.

"Premised on this, His Excellency, Senator Ademola Adeleke, the Executive Governor of Osun state , in his capacity as the Chief Security Officer of the state, has relaxed the 24 hour curfew to 12 hours daily,beginning from 6pm to 6am with immediate alacrity.

"That the Joint Security Task Force comprising the Nigeria Army, Police and Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps and other security agents should ,however,continue their normal 24 hour surveillance of both Ifon ,Ilobu and Olokanla communities.

"That the good people of the two local governments should go about their businesses without any fear or apprehension anymore as their security are guaranteed with the eagle eyed security personnels in place .

"That,anyone or group of persons found or caught doing or instigating any act,knowingly or unknowingly, to mortgage the lasting peace being currently envisioned in the warring communities would be made to face the music,via necessary prosecution, in line with the dictate of the law of Nigeria.

"That, Governor Ademola Adeleke,for the umpteenth times, appreciates the resolve of the leadership and people of the warring communities to embrace peace.

"That, the present administration ,under the executive watch of H.E Senator Ademola Adeleke holds unity and peaceful co-existence of the people of Ifon,Ilobu and Olakanla sacrosanct just as it holds it for the entire villages, towns and cities of the state of the living string ; and

"That Osun state government, once again,sympathizes with the families of victims of the communal clashes.

Signed:
Oluomo Kolapo Alimi,
Commissioner for Information
And Public Enlightenment

10/10/2023

Oluomo Kolapo Alimi Eulogize the duo of Alh.Kazeem Akinleye & Alh.Aderemi Sanni,
On their Birthdays

Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment ,Oluomo Kolapo Alimi has identified with and congratulated the Chief of Staff to the governor of Osun state, Alhaji Kazeem Akinleye on the occasion of his birthday.

In a congratulatory message made available to newsmen by the Commissioner, Alh.Kazeem Akinleye was described as one of the rare beings Allah has blessed the present administration with in Osun state when viewed against the backdrop of his humility,commitment and dedication to the growth and development of Senator Ademola Adeleke led government .
On behalf of the management and staff of Osun state Ministry of Information and Public Enlightenment, Oluomo Kolapo Alimis birthday message to the C.O.S reads in part "

"Our dear Alh.Kazeem Akinleye,permit me, on behalf of the Permanent Sectretary,Management and staff of my ministry to identify with you and your family on this beautiful occasion of your birthday.
"It must be placed on record ,that ,over the years,you are a role model par excellence,whose Godliness,simplicity, kindness and an easy going life has earned you the love and respect of both young and old people in Osun state and Nigeria as a whole.
"It must be emphasized that you are a good listener who is ever supportive of developmental ideas in all you say and do as a politician and true servant of Allah.
"May you continue to wax stronger and stronger in good health ,long life and blessings of Allah." ended the congratulatory message to the C.O.S by Oluomo Alimi.

In the same vein, Oluomo Kolapo Alimi has identified with and congratulated an astute businessman,
philanthropist and humanist par excellence ,Alh.Aderemi Sanni, the husband of Yeyeluwa Dupe Adeleke Sanni on the occasion of also being a year older.
While wishing Alh.Aderemi Sanni,more and more fruitful years of good health,peace of mind and longevity, a birthday statement by Oluomo Kolapo Alimi reads ;
"Our dear father,in the course of your present smooth and unassuming journey through life,you have made a mark that the present and future generations will continue to hold you in high esteem with , when situated against the ideals of Godliness and goodness to humanity which your life encapsulates over the years.
"No doubt,you are a father figure in all ramifications whose worth can not be quantified.
"On behalf of the management and staff of my Ministry, permit me, to pray that,almighty Allah will continue to endear you to Him and humanity as a whole as you go about this beautiful life of yours.
"Our dear father, keep the flag of doing good flying higher and higher .
"Congratulations Sir on your birthday"ended Oluomo Kolapo Alimis birthday message to Alh.Aderemi Sanni

Signed:
Oluomo Kolapo Alimi,
Osun State Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment.

07/10/2023

NEWS RELEASE

Communal Clash: Ifon/ Ilobu Signs Peace Agreement
.. 24-hour Curfew Continues, Says Government...

OSOGBO - 7/10/2023 - Osunstate.gov.ng

To allow peace and order to reign,the two warring communities of Ifon and Ilobu have signed a peace agreement with the Osun state government to sheath their swords with immediate effect.

While welcoming the development as a good omen towards a near lasting peace in the two communities,Osun state government reaffirm its earlier stand that the 24 hour curfew put in place subsists.

For the past few days,the two hitherto peace-loving communities of Ifon and Ilobu had been embroiled in a communal conflict that had led to the wanton destruction of lives and properties,which informed the decision and subsequent directive by the Osun state governor,Senator Ademola Adeleke to impose a 24 hour curfew in the two communities .

Announcing the truce reached by the two communities on Friday night, Osun state Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Oluomo Kolapo Alimi, on behalf the Executive Governor of Osun state, Senator Ademola Adeleke stated as follows:

1. That Ifon and Ilobu Communities of Orolu and Irepodun local governments respectively have agreed to sheath their swords with immediate effect following a signed Peace Agreement to stop the communal clashes.

2. That notwithstanding this cheering development, His Excellency, Senator Ademola Adeleke,the Executive Governor of Osun state in his capacity as the Chief Security Officer of the state directs that the 24-hour Curfew earlier imposed in Orolu and Irepodun local governments housing Ifon and Ilobu communities be continued until further notice.

3.That the Peace pact agreement was arrived at during a stakeholders meeting held Friday night, between Osun state government and the leaders of the two warring communities.

4.That Osun state government delegation to the peace agreement was led by the state Deputy Governor, Prince Kola Adewusi alongside the Secretary to the State Government ,Hon. Teslim Igbalaye, and other top government officials .

5. That Otun Olobu, Chief Jimoh Waliyu, the Esa of Ifon, Chief Babatunde Oyetunji and the representative of the third community of Olokanla, Mr Bashiru Azeez , with two other representatives from each of the community, signed the peace agreement on behalf of their communities.

6.That Governor Ademola Adeleke commended the resolve by the warring communities in putting pen on paper to say *No To War* and *Yes To Peace* in Ifon,Ilobu and Olokanla communities.

7.That with the peace agreement reached, the 24-hour curfew should continue till a total restoration of peace, law and order in the communities, must have been seen to have returned totally.

8.That anyone or group of persons found or caught doing or saying anything contrary to the peace agreement would be prosecuted in line with the dictate of the law accordingly.

9.That strict restriction of both human and vehicular movements in the affected areas and communities subsists, until otherwise directed by His Excellency, the state Governor and the Chief Security Officer of Osun state.

10. That officers of the Joint Security Task Force comprising the Nigerian Army, Police and Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps and other security agents, as directed by His Excellency, are to remain on the 24 hour surveillance of the two communities with a view to ensuring a lasting peace.

11.That as a government, the present administration will not stop at doing anything as enshrined in the constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, to protect the lives and properties of the people of Orolu and Irepodun local governments and by extension, Osun state in general.

12.That Osun state government appreciates the leadership of Ifon and Ilobu communities as well as Olokanla for the signing of the peace agreement .

13.That ,Osun state government, for the umpteenth time commiserates with the families of victims of the communal clashes, who lost their lives in the wake of the recent crisis.

Signed:
Oluomo Kolapo Alimi
Commissioner for Information
And Public Enlightenment,
Osun state.

04/10/2023

NEWS RELEASE

Communal Clash: Curfew Continues in Orolu & Irepodun LGs

OSOGBO - 4/10/2023 - Osunstate.gov.ng

Regarding the curfew put in place because of the communal clash between Ilobu and Ifon communities, Osun state government has directed that the curfew continues in order to maintain law and order in the affected communities.

The notice of curfew conveyed by the Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Hon Kolapo Alimi reads as follows:

Governor Ademola Adeleke has directed that the Curfew placed on Orolu and Irepodun local governments continues.

The Curfew time has now changed to the hours of 6pm every night, and 6am in the morning. Human and vehicular movement is to be restricted during the curfew till further notice.

This is to forestall attempts of destruction of lives and properties during this period, because of the land dispute.

Anyone caught wandering or moving around in Irepodun and Orolu local governments during the curfew period will be arrested and prosecuted appropriately.

Governor Ademola Adeleke reiterates the need for peace between these two local governments, and asked that the ethos of Peace, Love and Unity which the state is known for, be imbibed.

Signed:
Oluomo Kolapo Alimi
Commissioner for Information
And Public Enlightenment.

24/09/2023

Happy birthday to a fantastic and committed loyalty, Abubakar Bashiru It is my prayer that all your wishes come true on your special day. As you ring in your personal new year, I pray that your special day is full of joy.

I wish you an abundance of blessings today and always. ...

Congratulations.

23/09/2023

NEWS RELEASE

Osun Pensioners: Governor Adeleke is Committed to Payment of Pensions, Entitlements

OSOGBO - 24/09/2023 - Osunstate.gov.ng

The government of Governor Ademola Adeleke has reacted to the rumor of accrued pensions not paid by his government as alleged by opposition in the state, upon which some unscrupulous elements are allegedly planning a protest march.

We want the public to note that the current government has been consistent in paying some of the accrued pensions, owed by previous governments, from inception of his administration

While we have ascertained and confirmed that the rumour of a planned protest is not true,we alert the public to the spreading of the fake news designed to offend and confuse the contributory pensioners who are strong supporters of Governor Adeleke.

We assert that the pensioners and other stakeholders are aware of sustained efforts of the current government to pay up the inherited pensions.

It may also interest stakeholders to note that the Governor has 48 hours ago directed the hosting of an emergency consultative meeting with contributory pensioners to table full data before them and agree on a path to further payments.

Details of the meeting are to be communicated to relevant stakeholders.

Ahead of the meeting, we take liberty to release part of the records with renewed commitment of the administration to accelerate the payment process.

The records according to the Local Government Staff Pension Bureau in the state, shows that the government of Ademola Adeleke has made payment to both the contributory pensioners and old pensioners in the state, with effect from 28th November, 2022 till date.

The breakdown is as follows:

MONTHLY PENSION (Old Pension Scheme) - Three billion naira (N3 billion).

PRIMARY SCHOOL TEACHERS - Two billion, nine hundred and sixteen million, two hundred and twenty-four thousand, three hundred and forty-one naira and thirty kobo (N2,916,224,341: 30).

LOCAL GOVERNMENT STAFF PENSIONERS - One billion, Sixty-two million, Four Hundred and Sixty-nine thousand, Seven hundred and Forty-three naira, Eighty-six Kobo (N1,062,469,743 : 86).

Regarding Death Benefits:
PRIMARY SCHOOL TEACHERS - Three hundred and Twenty-four million, Two hundred and Eighty-nine thousand, Five hundred and Ninety naira, Sixty-two Kobo (N324,289,590: 62).

LOCAL GOVERNMENT STAFF PENSIONERS - Nine-six million, One hundred and Eighty-one thousand, Thirty-two naira, Ninety-two Kobo (N96,181,032: 92).

MONTHLY PENSION (Contributory Pension) Remittances:
PRIMARY SCHOOL - One billion, Eighty-three million,One hundred and Ninety-seven thousand,two hundred and Sixty-five naira, Thirty-six Kobo (N1,083,197,265:36).

LOCAL GOVERNMENT STAFF PENSIONERS - Six hundred and One million, Seven hundred and Seventy-four thousand, Thirty-two naira, Thirty-two kobo (N601,774,032:32).

PRESENTATION OF BOND CERTIFICATES:
PRIMARY SCHOOL - One billion, Nine hundred and Eleven million, Three hundred and Seventy thousand, Two hundred and Eleven naira, Forty-four Kobo (N1,911,370,211:44).

LOCAL GOVT STAFF PENSIONERS - Seven hundred and Eight million, Forty-one thousand, Three hundred and Seventy-eight naira, Ninety-seven Kobo (N708,041,378:97).

The government appreciates the Pensioners and especially the contributory pensioners for their understanding, resilience and appreciation of the high level of commitment already shown by the government and urge them to distance themselves from evil operatives of the previous regime who were responsible for the pension debt in the first place.

As we remind the public and pensioners that Governor Adeleke has workers welfare as a number on his agenda, we affirm that the Governor has the best interest of workers, pensioners and the public at heart and his government will therefore not under any circumstances deny retirees their due rights and privileges.

The government reiterates its commitment to the good people of Osun state, and asked that the lying opposition party be shunned, as they are mischief makers.

Signed:
Oluomo Kolapo Alimi
Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment.

20/09/2023

Hon Commissioner for information and Public Enlightenment, Osun state, Oluomo Kolapo Alimi with Mr Femi Adesina, the immediate past Special Adviser to former president Muhammodu Buhari on Media,today during the madia Chat organized in honour of Mr Femi Adesina at NUJ Secretariat, Osogbo.

17/09/2023

BREAKING NEWS

Governor Adeleke Declares Curfew in Orolu & Irepodun LGs

OSOGBO - 17/09/2023 - Osunstate.gov.ng

Osun state Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has reacted to the communal clash between Ilobu amd Ifon communities, imposing curfew on the affected communities to enforce law and order.

The notice of curfew conveyed by the Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Hin Kolapo Alimi reads as follows:

This is to inform the public that the attention of the Osun state government has been drawn to the communal clash on land dispute between Ilobu and Ifon Communities.

Based on this, Governor Ademola Adeleke has directed that Curfew begins immediately in the two local governments: Orolu and Irepodun local governments.

The Curfew will start between the hours of 8pm every night, and 6am in the morning. Human and vehicular movement is hereby restricted during the curfew till further notice.

This is to forestall attempts of destruction of lives and properties during this period, because of the land dispute.

Anyone caught wandering or moving around in Irepodun and Orolu local governments during the curfew period will be arrested and prosecuted appropriately.

Governor Ademola Adeleke sued for peace between these two local governments, and asked that the ethos of Peace, Love and Unity which the state is known for, be imbibed.

Signed:
Oluomo Kolapo Alimi
Commissioner for Information
And Public Enlightenment

Honorable Commissioner for Information
And Public Enlightenment

10/09/2023

I want to use this medium to express my profound gratitude to all the sympathizers who sympathize with us over the death of my Driver, loyalist and friend, Mr Kareem Lukuman Ajanaku. We appreciate you all and pray to God to grant everyone of you long life in good health and abundant prosperity. A o ni fi iru e gba o, amin.

Signed
Oluomo Kolapo ALIMI