ADELEKE GOVERNMENT RESTATES COMMITMENT TO PARTNER WITH NIGERIAN MACHINE TOOLS LIMITED ON INDUSTRIAL, AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT OF OSUN STATE

In his relentless efforts to turn around the economic standing of Osun State to be more viable, robust and globally acceptable, Governor Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke has restated his readiness to identify, harness and support industries within the State.

Nigeria Machine Tools Limited, a world-class engineering services and equipment manufacturing organization has been described as an important stakeholder in this revolution.

The State Governor further disclosed his readiness to partner with Nigerian Machine Tools Limited ( NMTL) for industrial and agricultural development in all the aspects of the Osun economy.

This was made known by the Commissioner for Commerce and Industry, Rev. Bunmi Jenyo during a working visit to Nigeria Machine Tools Limited, Osogbo on Tuesday.

Rev. Jenyo stated that the aim of the present administration is to industrialize Osun and improve the internally generated revenue (IGR) of the State.

Nigeria Machine Tools Limited offers a range of activities, which include engineering services, component manufacturing (Reverse Engineering), Foundry, Fabrication of Metal works and supply of Agro-Allied implements such as Tractors and other equipment like Harrow, Plough and Ridger).
The company employed over 75% of Osun indigenes in its workforce presently.

According to the Commissioner, Osun State is collaborating with the NMTL to provide tractors for farmers, Cooperative Groups, Local Government Areas, as well as acquisition of industrial skills to the citizens of Osun State.

The visitation was extended to various sections of the company, among which were agricultural equipment fabrication unit, Tractor assembly plants, bolts and promotion unit, industrial training skills acquistiion centre, cashew processing factory, among others.

The Commissioner also discussed how to collaborate and actualize the government’s vision to boost agricultural activities in the state, hence, increase food production.

The management of NMTL was well-represented and led by the Head, Sales and Marketing, Mr. Olufemi Osoko while the Commissioner was accompanied by the management team of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, led by the Permanent Secretary, Mrs Kehinde Odediran.

ADELEKE GOVERNMENT RESTATES COMMITMENT TO PARTNER WITH NIGERIAN MACHINE TOOLS LIMITED ON INDUSTRIAL, AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT OF OSUN STATE

In his relentless efforts to turn around the economic standing of Osun State to be more viable, robust and globally acceptable, Governor Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke has restated his readiness to identify, harness and support industries within the State.

Nigeria Machine Tools Limited, a world-class engineering services and equipment manufacturing organization has been described as an important stakeholder in this revolution.

The State Governor further disclosed his readiness to partner with Nigerian Machine Tools Limited ( NMTL) for industrial and agricultural development in all the aspects of the Osun economy.

This was made known by the Commissioner for Commerce and Industry, Rev. Bunmi Jenyo during a working visit to Nigeria Machine Tools Limited, Osogbo on Tuesday.

Rev. Jenyo stated that the aim of the present administration is to industrialize Osun and improve the internally generated revenue (IGR) of the State.

Nigeria Machine Tools Limited offers a range of activities, which include engineering services, component manufacturing (Reverse Engineering), Foundry, Fabrication of Metal works and supply of Agro-Allied implements such as Tractors and other equipment like Harrow, Plough and Ridger).
The company employed over 75% of Osun indigenes in its workforce presently.

According to the Commissioner, Osun State is collaborating with the NMTL to provide tractors for farmers, Cooperative Groups, Local Government Areas, as well as acquisition of industrial skills to the citizens of Osun State.

The visitation was extended to various sections of the company, among which were agricultural equipment fabrication unit, Tractor assembly plants, bolts and promotion unit, industrial training skills acquistiion centre, cashew processing factory, among others.

The Commissioner also discussed how to collaborate and actualize the government’s vision to boost agricultural activities in the state, hence, increase food production.

The management of NMTL was well-represented and led by the Head, Sales and Marketing, Mr. Olufemi Osoko while the Commissioner was accompanied by the management team of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, led by the Permanent Secretary, Mrs Kehinde Odediran.

STAY OFF OUR ELECTIONS, FORMER NURTW DEPUTY GENERAL SECRETARY TELLS SOUTH WEST GOVERNORS

An appeal has gone to the Governors of the south west to stay off the forthcoming zonal delegates conference of the National Union of Road Transport Workers ( NURTW).

Retired Deputy General Secretary of the Union and Coordinator, South West Elders, Alhaji Moshood Ajao made the appeal while exchanging views with journalists in Osogbo.

Alhaji Ajao explained that NURTW has a process of electing their leaders and the interference of the Governors may spell doom for the Union.

The Coordinator of the Elders Committee recalled that in 2019, the National body of NURTW zoned the office of the President to the south west during which Alhaji Tajudeen Baruwa emerged the President of the Union through an arrangement.

The former Deputy General Secretary further explained that Alhaji Tajudeen Agbede who also showed interest in presidency had earlier been endorsed at a South west elders meeting of the Union held in Ilorin, Kwara state last Monday.

He said Alhaji Musiliu Ayinde Akinsanya aka MC Oluomo had earlier presented Alhaji Agbede to the elders committee as the next President of NURTW.

Alhaji Ajao frowned at the three states’ Chairmen of NURTW who in a viral video claimed to have endorsed MC Oluomo as the next President of the Union, explaining that the endorsement procedure is alien to NURTW.

He said MC Oluomo had in his former capacity as Chairman, Lagos NURTW dissolved the State Executive of the Union and refused to quit office for Alhaji Mustapha Adio Adekunle in line with the constitution of NURTW.

Alhaji Ajao advised the Lagos state Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu to support the inauguration of a new executive of NURTW since MC Oluomo has quit office as the forthcoming zonal delegates conference will not hold without the inauguration of an executive in Lagos State.

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.