OSUN GOVERNMENT TO PARTNER WITH NIGERIA MACHINE TOOLS IN HUMAN, INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT

The Nigeria Machine Tools along the new Ikirun road, in Osogbo, Osun State is better resuscitated and prepared to collaborate with Sen. (Dr.) Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke led administration to boost food production in the State.

This was part of the issues discussed during a courtesy visit of the company’s engineers, led by Engnr. Hamza Danlami Yusuf to the State Commissioner for Commerce and Industry, Rev. Bunmi Jenyo in his office on Friday 9th February 2024.

According to Nigeria Machine Tools, some of the areas of collaboration with the Osun government which is in the interest of Osun people, were extensively discussed in the course of the interactive session.

One of the areas identified included the collaboration on sourcing for agricultural equipment like tractors and generators to power farm machineries for farmers, to boost food productivity across Osun State.

The equipment, especially tractors, are to be assembled for Farmers Cooperative Groups and varying Local Governments, boosting food production in the length and breadth of the State.

According to the team, another area of partnership is the Cashew Processing Factory set up by the company that is due to be commissioned in few weeks, which is capable of generating 500 direct jobs and thousands of indirect job engagements for the people of Osun State.

Another lofty agenda of the company presented is the Industrial Training Programme where Osun people can obtain industrial skills to increase MSMES and Industrial development.

While responding, the Commissioner for Commerce and Industry, Rev. Jenyo appreciated the team for their timely visit and pledged to pay a working visit to their company in no distant time.

According to the Commissioner, “Osun is lucky to have you with this lofty opportunity at this critical phase of our country’s economy, to bring succour to the plights of our people, most especially on food production and job security. These will go a long way to heal the wounds of the good people of Osun State, in no small measure”.

“By GOD’s grace, I shall pay a working visit to your company very soon to seal some of the agreements made in the course of your submission”.

“The administration of the people’s Governor, Senator (Dr.) Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke is determined to ease the affairs of all it’s citizens and will not relent in doing so”, the Commissioner added.

OLU OF AWOLOWO REMAINS IN OFFICE – GOVERNOR ADELEKE

Governor Ademola Adeleke has affirmed that the Olu of Awolowo town (Garage Olode), Oba Yekinni Olayemi Olasoji Omisore, remains in office, urging members of the public to ignore any rumour of the monarch’ s suspension or removal from office.

In a statement by the Spokesperson to the State Governor, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, issued in Osogbo Friday evening, the Governor said the insinuation that the monarch has been suspended following the release of the white paper, is not true and mere fabrication.

Clarifying that the white paper is about due process and rule of law, the Governor posited that the release of the white paper on chieftaincy issues is to foster peace, progress and serenity in affected communities and not about confusion.

It therefore became imperative to emphasize that the status quo in Awolowo town must be maintained since the chieftaincy issues around the stool are before the court of competent jurisdiction.

The already installed Monarch of the town, Oba Yekinni Olayemi Omisore remains valid until otherwise pronounced by the courts of competent jurisdiction.

Every insinuation, rumour or hearsay concerning the stool should be disregarded as it does not reflect the true position of the state government.

The Governor noted that the state is aware of an amended writ of summons by Prince Adeposi Adewusi, since 11th May 2022, held at Ifetedo, in the Ifetedo Judicial Division in the High Court of Justice, Osun State but that the status quo should remain until conclusion of the court process.

It would be recalled that Oba Yekinni Olayemi Omisore was previously elected by the kingmakers and his name forwarded to the Ooni of Ife, HIM Oba Enitan Adeyeye Ogunwusi, who approved and forwarded it to Osun State Government through Ife South Local Government.

OLU OF AWOLOWO REMAINS IN OFFICE – GOVERNOR ADELEKE

Governor Ademola Adeleke has affirmed that the Olu of Awolowo town (Garage Olode), Oba Yekinni Olayemi Olasoji Omisore, remains in office, urging members of the public to ignore any rumour of the monarch’ s suspension or removal from office.

In a statement by the spokesperson to the State Governor, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, issued in Osogbo Friday evening, the Governor said the insinuation that the monarch has been suspended following the release of the white paper, is not true and mere fabrication.

Clarifying that the white paper is about due process and rule of law, the Governor posited that the release of the white paper on chieftaincy issues is to foster peace, progress and serenity in affected communities and not about confusion.

It therefore became imperative to emphasize that the status quo in Awolowo town must be maintained since the chieftaincy issues around the stool are before the court of competent jurisdiction.

The already installed Monarch of the town, Oba Yekinni Olayemi Omisore remains valid until otherwise pronounced by the courts of competent jurisdiction.

Every insinuation, rumour or hearsay concerning the stool should be disregarded as it does not reflect the true position of the state government.

The Governor noted that the state is aware of an amended writ of summons by Prince Adeposi Adewusi, since 11th May 2022, held at Ifetedo, in the Ifetedo Judicial Division in the High Court of Justice, Osun State but that the status quo should remain until conclusion of the court process.

It would be recalled that Oba Yekinni Olayemi Omisore was previously elected by the kingmakers and his name forwarded to the Ooni of Ife, HIM Oba Enitan Adeyeye Ogunwusi, who approved and forwarded it to Osun State Government through Ife South Local Government.

ADELEKE GOVERNMENT SET TO ACTIVATE BUILDING OF PRIVATELY-OWNED AFRICAN TOURISM INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT IN OSUN

The Executive Governor of Osun State, His Excellency Sen. (Dr.) Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke is set to activate the building of African Tourism International Airport, approved by the Federal Government since 2019, in Ila-Orangun, Osun State.

The privately owned/financed international Airport which will be the first of its kind in West Africa, was conceived by the Managing Director/CEO of Awol International Ltd, Ambassador Flt. Captain Nurudeen Ogunlade in 2017.

Awol International Ltd and Bead Aviation Airline SL is a Continental Conglomerate with speciality in the Aviation, Tourism and Cross-cultural Reintegration Industry among countries in the Caribbean, South America, United States of America and Europe.

The proposed takeoff of the Airport building at Ila-Orangun, Osun State as approved on 5th September 2019 by the Federal Government, was delayed by the previous administration of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State.

In a letter captioned “approval to build African Tourism International Airport at Ila-Orangun, Osun State of Nigeria”, by the Director of Safety and Technical Policy, Federal Ministry of Transportation, Mr. T. Alkali (Capt.), Capt. Ogunlade was urged to further liaise with the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority for the construction actualisation, in due course.

The letter read in part “sequel to the receipt of letter dated 7th June 2019, and subsequent visit of the Technical Team from the Ministry (Transportation) and its agencies on 24th – 26th July 2019, I am directed to convey approval of the Honourable Minister of Aviation for the construction of a privately owned/financed Airport on the inspected site as attached at Ila-Orangun, Osun State”.

The investment-friendly governor, His Excellency Sen. (Dr.) Adeleke through the State Commissioner for Commerce and Industry, Rev. Bunmi Jenyo has started holding talks with Awol International Ltd, to create an enabling environment for the commencement of the Airport construction immediately.

Meanwhile, the Orangun of Ila, HRM Oba Abdul-Wahab Kayode Adedeji Oyedotun has since confirmed the release of a parcel of land belonging to four families for the purpose of the Airport construction.

According to the Monarch, “I, Oba Abdul-Wahab Kayode Adedeji Oyedotun, Arutu Oluokun Bibire 1 (The Orangun of Ila and the paramount ruler of Ila-Orangun Kingdom/Land) hereby confirm that the underlisted families compound’s Chiefs have released their families compounds farmlands situate along Ila-Orangun/Osogbo Road and Ila-Orangun/Oyan Road to Ambassador Flt. Captain Nurudeen James Ogunlade, the Managing Director of Awol International Ltd of 86, old Offatedo/Ede Road, Prime Area, Osogbo, Osun State of Nigeria for the purpose of establishing African International Airport, Ila-Orangun, Osun State of Nigeria”.

African Tourism International Airport, privately owned, is not new in the world, as Gatwick and London City international Airports in Britain and Atlanta international Airport in the United States of America are its examples.

Owing to the readiness of the Adeleke-led administration for the commencement of the Airport construction project, further engagements with the State team in conjunction with the Ministry of Commerce and Industry are ongoing.

ADELEKE GOVERNMENT SET TO ACTIVATE BUILDING OF PRIVATELY-OWNED AFRICAN TOURISM INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT IN OSUN

The Executive Governor of Osun State, His Excellency Sen. (Dr.) Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke is set to activate the building of African Tourism International Airport, approved by the Federal Government since 2019, in Ila-Orangun, Osun State.

The privately owned/financed international Airport which will be the first of its kind in West Africa, was conceived by the Managing Director/CEO of Awol International Ltd, Ambassador Flt. Captain Nurudeen Ogunlade in 2017.

Awol International Ltd and Bead Aviation Airline SL is a Continental Conglomerate with speciality in the Aviation, Tourism and Cross-cultural Reintegration Industry among countries in the Caribbean, South America, United States of America and Europe.

The proposed takeoff of the Airport building at Ila-Orangun, Osun State as approved on 5th September 2019 by the Federal Government, was delayed by the previous administration of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State.

In a letter captioned “approval to build African Tourism International Airport at Ila-Orangun, Osun State of Nigeria”, by the Director of Safety and Technical Policy, Federal Ministry of Transportation, Mr. T. Alkali (Capt.), Capt. Ogunlade was urged to further liaise with the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority for the construction actualisation, in due course.

The letter read in part “sequel to the receipt of letter dated 7th June 2019, and subsequent visit of the Technical Team from the Ministry (Transportation) and its agencies on 24th – 26th July 2019, I am directed to convey approval of the Honourable Minister of Aviation for the construction of a privately owned/financed Airport on the inspected site as attached at Ila-Orangun, Osun State”.

The investment-friendly governor, His Excellency Sen. (Dr.) Adeleke through the State Commissioner for Commerce and Industry, Rev. Bunmi Jenyo has started holding talks with Awol International Ltd, to create an enabling environment for the commencement of the Airport construction immediately.

Meanwhile, the Orangun of Ila, HRM Oba Abdul-Wahab Kayode Adedeji Oyedotun has since confirmed the release of a parcel of land belonging to four families for the purpose of the Airport construction.

According to the Monarch, “I, Oba Abdul-Wahab Kayode Adedeji Oyedotun, Arutu Oluokun Bibire 1 (The Orangun of Ila and the paramount ruler of Ila-Orangun Kingdom/Land) hereby confirm that the underlisted families compound’s Chiefs have released their families compounds farmlands situate along Ila-Orangun/Osogbo Road and Ila-Orangun/Oyan Road to Ambassador Flt. Captain Nurudeen James Ogunlade, the Managing Director of Awol International Ltd of 86, old Offatedo/Ede Road, Prime Area, Osogbo, Osun State of Nigeria for the purpose of establishing African International Airport, Ila-Orangun, Osun State of Nigeria”.

African Tourism International Airport, privately owned, is not new in the world, as Gatwick and London City international Airports in Britain and Atlanta international Airport in the United States of America are its examples.

Owing to the readiness of the Adeleke-led administration for the commencement of the Airport construction project, further engagements with the State team in conjunction with the Ministry of Commerce and Industry are ongoing.

ADELEKE GOVERNMENT SET TO ACTIVATE BUILDING OF PRIVATELY-OWNED AFRICAN TOURISM INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT IN OSUN

The Executive Governor of Osun State, His Excellency Sen. (Dr.) Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke is set to activate the building of African Tourism International Airport, approved by the Federal Government since 2019, in Ila-Orangun, Osun State.

The privately owned/financed international Airport which will be the first of its kind in West Africa, was conceived by the Managing Director/CEO of Awol International Ltd, Ambassador Flt. Captain Nurudeen Ogunlade in 2017.

Awol International Ltd and Bead Aviation Airline SL is a Continental Conglomerate with speciality in the Aviation, Tourism and Cross-cultural Reintegration Industry among countries in the Caribbean, South America, United States of America and Europe.

The proposed takeoff of the Airport building at Ila-Orangun, Osun State as approved on 5th September 2019 by the Federal Government, was delayed by the previous administration of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State.

In a letter captioned “approval to build African Tourism International Airport at Ila-Orangun, Osun State of Nigeria”, by the Director of Safety and Technical Policy, Federal Ministry of Transportation, Mr. T. Alkali (Capt.), Capt. Ogunlade was urged to further liaise with the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority for the construction actualisation, in due course.

The letter read in part “sequel to the receipt of letter dated 7th June 2019, and subsequent visit of the Technical Team from the Ministry (Transportation) and its agencies on 24th – 26th July 2019, I am directed to convey approval of the Honourable Minister of Aviation for the construction of a privately owned/financed Airport on the inspected site as attached at Ila-Orangun, Osun State”.

The investment-friendly governor, His Excellency Sen. (Dr.) Adeleke through the State Commissioner for Commerce and Industry, Rev. Bunmi Jenyo has started holding talks with Awol International Ltd, to create an enabling environment for the commencement of the Airport construction immediately.

Meanwhile, the Orangun of Ila, HRM Oba Abdul-Wahab Kayode Adedeji Oyedotun has since confirmed the release of a parcel of land belonging to four families for the purpose of the Airport construction.

According to the Monarch, “I, Oba Abdul-Wahab Kayode Adedeji Oyedotun, Arutu Oluokun Bibire 1 (The Orangun of Ila and the paramount ruler of Ila-Orangun Kingdom/Land) hereby confirm that the underlisted families compound’s Chiefs have released their families compounds farmlands situate along Ila-Orangun/Osogbo Road and Ila-Orangun/Oyan Road to Ambassador Flt. Captain Nurudeen James Ogunlade, the Managing Director of Awol International Ltd of 86, old Offatedo/Ede Road, Prime Area, Osogbo, Osun State of Nigeria for the purpose of establishing African International Airport, Ila-Orangun, Osun State of Nigeria”.

African Tourism International Airport, privately owned, is not new in the world, as Gatwick and London City international Airports in Britain and Atlanta international Airport in the United States of America are its examples.

Owing to the readiness of the Adeleke-led administration for the commencement of the Airport construction project, further engagements with the State team in conjunction with the Ministry of Commerce and Industry are ongoing.

GOVERNOR ADELEKE COMMISSIONS ENERGY MINI-GRID FOR ELECTRICITY SUPPLY TO 1,200 HOUSEHOLDS IN OSUN

The Executive Governor of Osun State, Sen. Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke has commissioned Cesel-Concerto JV Mini-Grid for sustainable and reliable electricity supply to over 1200 households in Ife South Local Government, Osun State.

The official commissioning which was performed by the Governor, ably represented by the Commissioner for Commerce and Industry, Rev. Bunmi Jenyo on Thursday 25th January 2024 was held at Ojaja Arena, Ife Grand Resorts, Ile-Ife.

According to the Commissioner, the project will contribute to further development of social and economic well-being of the benefitting communities.

“It is delightful to see a new venture of this nature established to take care of energy needs of the people of Osi, Arajoshua, Alutierin and Olomuoja communities. The Mini-Grid we are commissioning today is, therefore, a beacon of hope as it will provide affordable clean energy to our rural communities and empower citizens, regardless of their economic status”, Rev. Jenyo stated.

According to the Commissioner, “this noble venture is going to impact positively on the economy of the State and boost Internally Generated Revenue (IGR), through which the State Government is providing infrastructural facilities for the people”.

“We have, by this historic commissioning, opened a pathway to economic growth and prosperity of the beneficiary communities”.

He charged the benefitting communities to value the project while urging the joint company to replicate the gesture in other local governments of the State.

“To the people of these communities, this great project is for you, please cherish and protect it and to the sponsors, kindly consider ways of replicating the project in other local government areas across the State”.

“On behalf of His Excellency, Sen. (Dr.) Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke and the good people of Osun State, I congratulate the promoters of this laudable venture and the benefitting communities”, he said.

Don’t Fail again at Marine Ministry as you Failed in Osun, Osun PDP Tackles Oyetola

Osun state chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party(PDP) has advised Marine Minister, Adegboyega Oyetola to face his mandate at federal level so as not to repeat his failure as Osun state governor.

The party’s position was conveyed in a statement issued by the State Chairman of the Party, Hon Sunday Bisi who mocked Oyetola for hijacking the SMEDAN programme in a desperate bid to revive his dying political fortunes.

The statement, obtained by Nigerian Platform in Osogbo on Sunday, called attention of President Bola Tinubu to the disruptive conduct of the Minister who not only abandoned his duty post in Abuja but is window shopping to take over other minister’s responsibilities, all in pursuance of an ambition already rejected by APC members in Osun state.

According to the Osun PDP Chairman, “While we are aware of the rejection of Oyetola’s candidacy within the badly fictionalized Osun APC, we are shocked that the Minister is unaware of his violation of the electoral act by usurping the SMEDAN event as a launchpad for a dead on arrival 2026 political campaign”.

“Suffering from political isolation and deepening rejection of his comeback bid, the Minister is shamelessly sending out invitations to APC members to attend a SMEDAN event which to all intent and purpose is an apolitical gathering”

“We are surprised that instead of the Minister supporting President Tinubu to address the worsening national economic situation, he has elected to abandon the ship in breach of the law to undermine the integrity of an SME programme created by the young chief executive of SMEDAN”.

“In this period of national economic emergency, ministers and Governors are rallying round the presidency to address the many challenges confronting the nation, abandoning party affiliation and putting patriotism as first line charge”.

“Unfortunately, Mr Oyetola is less concerned about the national task at hand but would rather hijack the job of the Minister for Trade and Investment only to come to Osun state to muddle up a federal programme with his five leprous political fingers”.

“As he messed up Mr President on Christmas rice distribution in Osun state, the Minister has started on the same path, pushing to dilute and politicize SMEDAN and other federal programme”.

“While we urge Mr President to call Mr Oyetola to order, we also affirm that the state government will frustrate any effort by the former Governor to destabilize and make the state ungovernable”.

“Any attempt to start the 2026 campaign in contravention of the Electoral Act is unacceptable. As Mr President is working hard to deliver at federal level, so has Governor Adeleke assumed the appellation of Mr Performer. This is time for governance”.

“We had thought Oyetola would work hard to redeem his image as a low rated former governor but his records so far at the Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy confirmed that he cannot meet up with 21st century good governance requirements, hence his lack of focus and failure to match up with his federal mandate”.

“We urge the former Governor to redeem himself before it is too late by delivering on his mandate as a Minister of Marine and Blue Economy. He should allow Osun people to enjoy good governance which he denied them while at the helm of affairs”, Hon. Bisi said.

JUBILATION IN IREE AS OSUN GOVT RELEASES WHITE PAPER ON AREE ‘S STOOL

The ancient town of Iree in Boripe Local Government Area of Osun State was on Thursday thrown into serious jubilation following the release of white paper on the Aree of Iree stool by the state government.

The people of Iree celebrated the decision of the state government that nullified the traditional ruler installed by the former Governor of the state, Mr Gboyega Oyetola.

Oyetola had through the former commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Prince Adebayo Adeleke appointed warrant chiefs who eventually selected the nominee for the position of Aree of Iree as against the culture, tradition and custom of the town.

Indigenes of the town including kingmakers had protested the manner at which former Governor Oyetola handled the chieftaincy matter in the town and called for a review of the process.

This prompted the kingmakers and ruling houses in the town to petition the chieftaincy review committee set up by Governor Ademola Adeleke to review chieftaincy matters in some communities in the state, including Iree.

The committee eventually recommended the sack of the traditional ruler chosen for the town by Oyetola as he was not the choice of the kingmakers and called for a fresh process for the selection and appointment of the Aree of Iree.

The white paper which was released on Thursday night enunciated jubilation in the town, just as the indigenes of the town applauded Governor Adeleke for doing justice to the chieftaincy matter in the town.

The indigenes of the town said the Governor had through his actions given recognition to culture and traditions of the town which stipulate the nomination and appointment of the traditional ruler by the kingmakers.

They opined that the kingmakers should be allowed to nominate the right choice for the town and the person who will serve the interest of the people and ensure development of the town should be given the opportunity to lead the town.

A prominent indigene of the town who is also the national president of the Iree Progressive Association (IPA), Engr Wole Taiwo said “I am using this medium to appreciate Governor Ademola Adeleke for the maturity and transparency played towards the resolution of Obaship tussle in Iree and Osun State generally. Your humility and sense of governance is second to none.

“On behalf of Iree indigenes (home and abroad), I hereby express our heartfelt gratitude and pray to Almighty God to continue to give the Governor wisdom, knowledge and understanding in all his future endeavours.

My administration is committed to change economic narrative of Osun State – Governor Adeleke

The Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke has restated that his administration is committed to changing the economic narrative of the State.

The Governor disclosed this at a one-day sensitization seminar organized for Iyalojas, Babalojas and market coordinators across the state, with a view to boosting the Internally Generated Revenue (IGR).

The Governor who was represented by the state Commissioner for Commerce and Industry, Rev. Bunmi Jenyo said since the inception of this administration, Governor Adeleke has left no stone unturned in every sector to ensure that the dividends of democracy gets to the doorsteps of every individual in Osun state.

Rev Jenyo said, the Governor is working relentlessly to make osun the commercial hub of the southwest. This he said is possible through the collective efforts of all and sundry.

He therefore enjoined the Iyalojas and Babalojas that all hands must be on deck to ensure that the internally generated revenue of the state is boosted, assuring them that the money generated would be judiciously used to better the lives of the citizens of Osun State.

In her opening remarks, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Market Affairs, Hon. (Mrs) Eniola Omotoso said the seminar was organized to inform and enlighten them on the need to collectively support the developmental goals of Governor Adeleke.

She implored them to give their maximum cooperation to the Market Coordinators who will be working alongside the Market women and men across the state.

At the seminar were the Permanent Secretary of the ministry, Mrs Kehinde Odediran, Director Commerce, Mrs Bola Obiremi, SSA on Market Affairs, Hon. Moyoade Lukuman, SSA on Chambers of Commerce, Hon. Wasiu Ogundokun, Iyaloja General, Chief (Mrs) Mary Oyebode, Babaloja General, Chief Michael Omidele among others.