Encomium as Former Osun NUP Scribe, Adesoji goes home

By Sunday Oguntuyi Osogbo

Series of tribute flows in as the remain of the erstwhile secretary of Nigerian Union of Pensioners, NUP, Osun state chapter, , Eleder Gabriel Adedire Adesoji laid to rest in Osogbo over the weekend.

The program that began with lying in state at the premises of state Secretariat of the union in Osogbo on Friday had in attendance the who is who in the Pensioners union across the country.

Speaking at the event, the state secretary of the union, comrade Dele Aina said, the event was organised to honor the departed hero who have served the union meritoriously for 23 years.

According to him, it’s incumbent on the union to honor a departed soul like Pa, Elder Adesoji who was the second administrative secretary of the union in the state for his service to sustained the future of the union not in Osun state but the Southwest zone and Nigeria at large.

Given his tribute, the state chairman of the union, Alhaji Ganiyu Salawu, the work done by late Elder Adesoji can not be forgotten in a jiffy.

He said, the departed soul was able to organized and monitored a rotational system of electoral process in the state chapter of the union, adding that, he equally played a prominent role in building a befitting state Secretariat for the pensioners in the state.

Salawu said, late Elder Gabriel Adedire Adesoji was instrumental to the efficient of the centralised payment of check-off dues and collection of rebates of the pensioners in the state.

The NUP chairman noted that, the vacuum created by the demise of Pa. Adesoji would be difficult to fill as his legacies would be forever be remembered for his indelible landmark.

Also speaking on behalf of Southwest zone of the pensioners, Elder Kumapayi noted that, the impact of late Adesoji would be greatly felt at the Southwestern zone as he was one of the founding fathers of the union in the zone.

Others that have tributes includes, the Nigerian Labour Congress,NLC Osun state chapter represented by Comrade, B.A Oyebade, Olorunda Pay point of NUP, represented by Mrs Grace Dare and Women’s wing of the state NUP who was represented by Evangelist D. Adebisi.

They all attested to the good deed of the departed formal NUP secretary in the state.

The burial program was rounded up with thanksgiving service at C.A.C prayer Embassy District headquarters, Ayekale Osogbo and entertainment of guest at Osogbo city stadium, osogbo.

OSUN 2022: DELE ADELEKE’S POLITICAL RECORD

By Sunday Oguntuyi Osogbo

I have just come across an article questioning the experience or political credentials of one of the Gubernatorial aspirants of Osun state. Specifically, Mr Dele Adeleke. Even more baffling is the opinion that he lacks political roots. I must say it is laughable and hypocritical.

While it is good to have held political office in the past, it is definitely not a condition nor an indication of the ability of the aspirant to organize and deliver. There are so many successful elected officers who never held elective office before becoming elected, Senator, Governor or President.

As understandable as it is during political campaigns, for narratives to emanate from various quarters to discredit dreaded, dominating or rising opponents, it is worthwhile to note that statements created should be as close to the truth as possible and with candour. It would not only reflect the author as noble but also well versed in the chosen field of discussion.

Be that as it may, I have in the light of this, therefore found it needful to quickly nip things in the bud by providing the antecedents of the man in question so that the records can be straightened as fast as possible.

Mr Dele Adeleke before joining the gubernatorial race on the platform of the People’s Democratic Party, he played the following roles with the stated capacities listed below:

* Director-General, Adewale Aribisala for Reps campaign organization.. 2007.

* Special Adviser (Probono Services) on MDG to Hon Wale Aribisala (MHR) 2008 to 2010.

* Lead Technical Team …Nigerian contingent to Agritech in TelAviv, Israel 2009.

* Head of Elections Operations/Situation Room Manager… Osun West Senatorial By-Election 2017

*Head of Elections Operations/Situation Room Manager… Osun Governorship Election 2018

* Panelist .. EU/ECOWAS Panel on Electoral reforms 2019.

*Head of Elections Operations/Situation Room Manager… OYO state Governorship Election 2019.

*Head of Elections Operations/Situation Room Manager… Ondo State Governorship Election.

*Head of Elections Operations/Situation Room Manager… Kogi State Governorship Election.

*Situation Room Manager; Anambra state Governorship Election.

*Member 2021 National Convention planning central working committee.

From a personal perspective, I dare say, it is foolhardy to trivialize and diminish a resource and asset such as Dele Adeleke, who has recorded this lineup of milestones within and outside our dear Osun state. If we must criticize or discredit, let it be done with some semblance of honour to the target.

Osun deserves better, Dele Adeleke is the answer.

NETNOS COMMEMORATES 2021 UNITED NATIONS 16-DAYS OF ACTIVISM AGAINST GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE IN GRAND STYLE.

As part of Network of Non-governmental Organisations (NETNOS) engagements and collaborative efforts with key stakeholder, in commemorating the 2021 United Nations 16-Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence in Osun state. The event is an annual international campaign which commenced on 25th November, 2021 and ended on 10th December, 2021. The theme for this year is “ORANGE THE WORLD: END VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN NOW!”

NETNOS in conjunction with National Agency For Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), Osogbo Zonal Command and His Royal Majesty, Oba (Arc) Aderemi Adedapo, (Alayemore of Ido-Osun) the Convener of Council of Traditional Leaders of Africa (COTLA) celebrated the event in style as follows:

Tuesday, 7th December, 2021: NAPTIP team being led by the Zonal Commander facilitated a strategic training for NETNOS members on the operations of NAPTIP and mode of partnership during NETNOS’ monthly meeting at Isale-Aro, Osogbo. After which NAPTIP featured the President of NETNOS, Comrade Michael Olusesi Ebofin on their sponsored live radio programme on Gold FM, Ilesa.

Thursday, 9th December, 2021: NETNOS in partnership with NAPTIP and His Royal Majesty, Alayemore of Ido-Osun marked the event with Road-shows at Ido-Osun, while some students from King Emmanuel School, Aga, Ido-Osun participated actively.

During the sensitization walk, Citizen Lola Wey, Alhaji Wale Ogungbemi and a staff of NAPTIP were addressing the residents in the town on how to end gender-based violence in their community, while Informative, Educative and Communicative materials were being distributed by Comrade Gafar, Mr. Adeboye, Miss. Amaete, Mrs. Ogunrinde and members of National Unity and Peace Corps. Some Officers from Amotekun Corps were also on ground to ensure safety of lives and property during the event.

The procession was followed by an interactive session being held in the palace of Alayemore at where the President of NETNOS, Comrade Michael Olusesi Ebofin anchored the participatory programme. In his opening remark, His Royal Majesty, Oba (Arc) Aderemi Adedapo appreciated members of NETNOS for the partnership, while he also gave kudos to Commander Mustapha Saadu, the Zonal Commander of NAPTIP and his Officers for doing a great job in Osun state. On behalf of the Council of Traditional Leaders of Africa (COTLA), Kabiyesi briefly explained the activities of COTLA who are partnering with the United Nations in curbing sexual and gender-based violence against girls and women through civilized methods. As custodians of traditions in Africa, they denounce early child marriages, female genital mutilations, child labour, trafficking in persons and other related abuses against women and girls in Africa. His majesty then requested for stronger collaborations with NETNOS, NAPTIP and other relevant agencies in the state in tackling the menace of gender-based violence in Osun state and its environs.

Commander Mustapha Saadu, the Zonal Commander of National Agency For Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) in his speech appreciated His Royal Majesty, Oba (Arc) Aderemi Aderopo, the Alayemore of Ido-Osun and the Convener of Council of Traditional Leaders of Africa (COTLA) with Comrade Michael Olusesi Ebofin, the President of Network of Non-governmental Organisations of Osun State, Osun State for the fruitful collaborations. He assured His Majesty and other guests in attendance that NAPTIP shall continue to carry out its activities without hindrance or prejudice in the state. After which goodwill messages were being delivered by Osun State Commandant of National Unity and Peace Corps and Comrade Amitolu Shittu ably represented by a senior Officer from the Amotekun Security Network.

In her address, Citizen Lola Wey, a human rights activist encouraged the students to always speak out when they observed bad acts from their fellow students, community and their family members. She also appreciated His Royal Majesty for the gift of landed property for NETNOS’ Office complex at Ido-Osun. Mrs. Ejiade in her brief speech encouraged the female students to always report their teachers to their parents if they touch their private parts. When delivering the vote of thanks, Mrs. Ogunrinde appreciated His Royal Majesty and the Zonal Commander of NAPTIP for partnering with NETNOS in commemorating the 2021 United Nations 16-Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence in style. She also appreciated His Royal Majesty for his benevolence and active participation in ensuring a successful event. After which she sincerely appreciated the Ministry of Women, Children and Social Affairs for their supports and provision of fliers and posters. The event was concluded with group photographs of participants with His Royal Majesty.

Comrade Gafar Lameed,
Secretary, Special Duties Committee (NETNOS).

OSUN NEEDS TO BE RE-ENGINEERED – DELE ADELEKE

By Sunday Oguntuyi, Osogbo

A governorship aspirant of the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) in the coming 2022 governorship election in Osun state, Mr. Bamidele Adeleke has said,, the state need total re-engineering to make it functional again, just as he promised to re-engineer the state if elected.

He noted that the current ‘mis-governance’ of the APC needs to be reworked for the unfettered progress of the state.

Adeleke stated this after picking up his Governorship nomination and expression of interest forms at the PDP National Secretariat, Abuja on Friday.

The nephew of the candidate of the PDP in the 2018 governorship election in the state claims that the various policy shift and processes by the current administration which needs proper direction which he will provide.

Dele Adeleke added that he is ready to return the state to the hands of people by engaging in a mantra of true development.

He said: “PDP delivered true development. Our party made sure development was closer to the people, while resource distribution was a lot more equitable through the autonomy and effectiveness of the Local Government in the management of their own affairs. Trunk C roads that served food producing communities and other rural locations were constructed and promptly maintained. However, what we have had since 2010 that the APC administration came, has been a moribund Local Government system. This is why rural dwellers are today living like they are not part of the Osun project. I dare say, that no State can truly develop without adequate Rural- Peri Urban – Urban integration.

“One thing is clear to even the people who are in power today – Osun state needs urgent re-engineering. Financially, Administratively, Politically and Socially, we need a new direction, a new mindset, a new thinking and a new approach to solving our problems. We need a new order! This new order is what ‘Dele Adeleke represents.

“I am coming into this race with three decades of hard-earned working experience in corporate financial re-engineering, project management and human resource management. My professional qualifications and proven track record of practical industry exposure have prepared me for challenging situations like the one Osun is presently mired, I am eminently qualified, competent and ready to undertake the re-engineering and repositioning that Osun so urgently needs. Therefore, I offer myself in service to be the vessel of upliftment, the ladder of ascension to the progress and prosperity of our beloved state.

“Picking up my nomination form is the first step in the long journey towards wrestling power from the incumbent APC. Having taken this first step, I declare my readiness to do all that it will constructively take, to win the confidence of all stakeholders, leaders and teeming party faithful to be elected as the PDP Flagbearer, go on to win the Governorship election and ultimately deliver great service to the people of our dear State.

“Please join hands with me, support this movement to birth a new dawn of prosperity. Let us stand firm and undeterred in our conviction to set Osun on the path of sustainable development,” Dele Adeleke noted.

OSUN 2022: DELE ADELEKE PICKS NOMINATION FORM

By Sunday Oguntuyi Osogbo

One of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) aspirants in the forthcoming Osun governorship election, Mr Bamidele Adeleke, has picked his nomination form.

Adeleke picked his nomination form this afternoon at the national headquarters of the party in Abuja.

Dele Adeleke holds a B.SC in Management/Accounting and an MBA in General Management (distinction) both from Obafemi Awolowo University (Ile-Ife, Nigeria). He has attended many courses and workshops organized by prestigious institutions including Lagos Business School. He started his Career as a Banker in Liberty Merchant Bank Limited in 1991. He was part of the turnaround team of STB between 1998 and 2002, when the bank grew from 11 – 60 branches before he left to join Pacific Merchant Bank limited. In Pacific Bank, he piloted the recapitalization drive of the Bank in 2002 which led to the fresh inflow of about N 1.2bn as well as the restructuring from a Merchant Bank into a commercial bank.

He spear-headed Pacific Bank’s in-road into the oil & Gas Market and managed key relationships and portfolio encompassing all white products as well as vessel acquisition. During the last banking industry-wide consolidated exercise, he was seconded to Merger Project office of the Unity Bank Group as head of strategy and integration. He later became the project manager for the integration of the Unity Bank Group’s operational procedures and information Technology platform. He was later appointed Divisional Head/Executive in charge of Strategy and Corporate Development.

He restructured Axis Power Distribution Company and managed the company’s entry into a consortium that bid for the acquisition of Kaduna Electricity Distribution company of PHCN, he was appointed the Pioneer CEO, He was later appointed as Project Director/COO for TKM where he supervised the reengineering of the company and the manufacture, importation and deployment of 250 Telecommunications Towers for MTNN and several others for GLO the position he held before appointment as CEO of Seal Towers Ltd.

He is very resourceful and highly creative. He is a fellow of the Institute of Direct Marketing, A certified Project Management Professional, A member of the American Society for Quality and an Alumnus of the Lagos Business School (IMP).

OSUN 2022: OSUN NEEDS DELE ADELEKE; YOUNG, COMPETENT LEADER – NYL

By Sunday Oguntuyi,Osogbo

A group within Osun state chapter of Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, National Youth League Osun State Chapter, on Monday, rose from an extended Exco meeting to call on Bamidele Adeleke to join the Osun State Gubernatorial race come 2022.

This call is coming on the heels of demands by the Soro Soke Generation for a Governor who is passionate about the development of Osun State.

The Group which announced the call, sees Bamidele Adeleke as the man of the moment, and that money should not be the determining factor in who becomes the Governor in 2022.

The Group State Coordinator, Hon. Emmanuel Eni said this during the meeting in Osogbo on Tuesday.

Emmanuel said, “Today’s Osun has witnessed a high level of insecurity, unemployment, youth restiveness and acute borrowing, which has derailed our great State.

Emnanuel also advised “The PDP and Leaders to support and give Dele Adeleke the Governorship ticket come 2022 reason being that he is the most placed to lead PDP back to power considering his experience as a business manager who piloted the recapitalization drive of a major bank. His last performance in 2018 Gubernatorial election, where he was the lead strategist for Sen. Ademola Adeleke, the PDP flag bearer remains unforgettable. Dele’s demonstrability of wealth creation and economy building, is what our dear state needs now”.

EBURU HOLDS SYMPOSIUM FOR TRADITIONAL RULERS, OTHERS

HARPS ON GRASSROOTS DEVELOPMENT

Eminent personalities and leaders of thought from all walks of life yesterday converged on Iba, headquarters of Ifelodun North Area office for the second edition of the annual Eburu Adekunle annual symposium on City governance and monarchy.

Osun State Governor, Mr Gboyega Oyetola who was represented at the event by his Special Adviser on Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Evangelist Rasaq Adeosun lauded the Eburu of Iba, Oba (Prof) Adekunle Adeogun Okunoye Oyedeji 11 for the initiative and for gathering over 200 traditional rulers together.

He said the current administration hold traditional rulers in high esteem and will continue to accord them high respect considering their roles in securing their domains and their support for the government.

He charged the traditional rulers to remain commited to the security of their domains and work with both the state government and security agencies at ensuring security of lives and property of their people.

He assured that the Governor Gboyega Oyetola led administration in the state will continue to develop rural communities, just as he called for support of the people of the grassroots in the task of developing the state.

Speaking, the Orangun of Oke-Ila, Oba Adedokun Abolarin charged the state government not to concentrate development in the urban centres alone but spread it to all the nooks and crannies of the state for even development of the state.

Also, the Aragbiji of Iragbiji, Oba Abdulrasheed Ayotunde Olabomi called on traditional rulers to ensure proper security of their domains as they are the Chief Security Officers of their various domains.

The convener of the symposium, Oba Adekunle Adeogun Okunoye Oyedeji 11 said the symposium was to charge traditional rulers on how to ensure development in their domains.

He called on the state government to support traditional rulers in their bid to develop their various domains

3RD ANNIVERSARY : CHAIRMAN IFELODUN NORTH LCDA , OLANIYAN CONGRATULATES GOVERNOR GBOYEGA OYETOLA

By Sunday Oguntuyi Osogbo

Chairman, Ifelodun North Local Council Development Area, LCDA, Eweta Ikinrun, Osun state, Prince Adeniyi Olaniyan has congratulated the state governor, His Excellency, Governor Adegoyega Isiaka Oyetola on his 3rd year anniversary, just as he described him as governor with modern solutions to contemporary challenges.

Olaniyan, in a congratulatory message issued and signed copies of which made available with newsmen in Osogbo on Saturday eulogised the governor for all inclusive governance, saying his statesmanship spirit to embrace all and sundry, particularly for allocating considerable percentage for youth participation in politics and governance is second to none.

He also commended the governor for women’s recognition in decision making as far as UN’s sustainable development goals is concerned.

Hon.Olaniyan congratulated Osun people for a God sent governor in this time of critical governance and administration.

However, the council boss prayed for the governor on behalf of the good people of Ifelodun North LCDA and Osun in general for a smooth and hitch free tenure in office and also prayed for God’s support in 2022 agenda.

THIRD YEAR ANNIVERSARY: OBOKUN EAST LCDA CHAIR, BAMIDELE CONGRATULATES OYETOLA

……… DESCRIBES HIM AS EPITOME OF GOOD GOVERNANCE

By Sunday Oguntuyi Osogbo

The caretaker chairman of Obokun East Local Council Development Area, LCDA, Ilare Ijesha, in Osun state, Hon. Bello Saliu Bamidele has congratulated the governor of Osun State, Mr. Adegboyega Oyetola on the occasion of his 3rd year in office, describing him as an epitome of good governance.

Hon. Bamidele in a congratulatory message issued and signed by him, copies of which made available with the newsmen in Osogbo on Thursday said, the state has witnessed tremendous development in all facets of human endeavors in the last three years.

“Governor Oyetola could be best described as God sent angel to Osun people looking at the style of his governance,” he said.

He hailed the doggedness of the governor in the area of infrastructural development, saying, the rural and urban are almost equal now considering the rapid road buildings inoat rural areas in the state.

Bamidele stressed further that, prompt payment of salaries and pension arrears is one of the greatest joy of Osun people in the last three years of Oyetola’s administration despite the paucity of fund, adding that, this in no small measure has contributed to the growth of Osun economy.

“Governor Adegboyega Oyetola should be saluted for prompt payment of salaries and pension arrears in the last 3 years of his administration despite the mega resources accrued to the state from the federal government, this has contributed immensely to the growth of economy of our dear state”

” No doubt in the fact that, the performance of Mr. Governor in the last three years will earn him another term in office. Am appealing to the people of the state still rally support for this performing governor, for more development to come to our dear state”

” I, on behalf of my team in my local government hearltly rejoiced with our oga, the salient achiever, Baba jeje of our time on the occasion of his 3rd year anniversary in office, I prayed God to give you more wisdom and power to pilot the state to an enviable height, Congratulations sir”

OSPOLY RELEASES ADMISSION LIST

Management of Osun State Polytechnic, Iree, has released the Admission list of applicants into the Full Time National Diploma (ND) Programmes of the Institution for the 2021/2022 Academic Session.

A release signed by Registrar of the Polytechnic, Mr. Busari Salawu urged all those who participated in the Post UTME screening of the Institution to log into the Institution’s website on ospoly.edu.ng, and click on the student portal, and continue with their Registration after payment of their Acceptance Fee.

The Registrar urged all the admitted students to pay their Acceptance Fee of Twenty Thousand Naira with their ATM card of any Bank on the institution’s portal before 18th December, 2021.

He warned that any candidate who fails to pay the acceptance fee before the stipulated date may forfeit the offer of the Admission.