Independence Day: Remain committed to united Nigeria, Gov Oyetola urges Osun citizenst, Assure. Them of better days ahead

Independence Day: Remain committed to united Nigeria, Gov Oyetola urges Osun citizenst, Assure. Them of better days ahead

Governor Adegboyega Oyetola of the State of Osun has asked all the citizens, at home and in the Diaspora, to remain firmly committed to the unity of Nigeria as a nation.

He made the call yesterday in his goodwill message to the people of the state on the occasion of the nation’s 59th independence anniversary. 

Assuring them of better days ahead, Oyetola maintained that no achievement could surpass the country’s togetherness as a nation which has remained intact in spite of all the challenges that had threatened it in the last 59 years.

He added that the people owed the country a responsibility to join the government in the task of interrogating issues that threaten the country's collective survival as a nation, with a view to marshalling out plans for socio-political and economic growth and sustainable development.

"I congratulate and felicitate with every citizen of The State of Osun, and by extension, all Nigerians, on this joyous event and on the journey so far.

"On all accounts, it is appropriate to rollout the drums to celebrate the accomplishment of the vision of our founding fathers to birth a strong, indivisible, peaceful and prosperous Nigeria.

"Although the journey has been adorned by dark days of colonialism, a shattering civil war and occasional crises, we have proved to the world that our ethnic, linguistic and religious diversities are sources of strength, not division.
"Fifty-nine years down the road, we have had our accomplishments and failings, but Project Nigeria is on course.

"Consequently, we owe it to ourselves and posterity to continue to interrogate issues that threaten our collective survival as a nation. In our introspection, we must review not just the last fifty-nine years but also attempt to project further afield into the years ahead and marshal our plans for socio-political and economic growth and sustainable development," he said.

Oyetola also reiterated the commitment of the administration to delivering on all its campaign promises and supporting the sustainable development agenda of the Federal Government across all sectors of the economy.

He urged the citizens to continue to cooperate with the government in sustaining and maintaining her status as the most peaceful state in the country.

"The Federal Government employed pragmatic policies, including diversifying the economy, frontally fighting corruption, securing the nation and introducing policies to put the nation on a realistic course.

"We have keyed into these programmes in the State of Osun, introducing policies that deliver equitable projects, programmes and services in critical sectors, especially in security, health, economy, education, infrastructure and agriculture. "

“In the 10 months of our administration, we have touched lives in these areas in all the federal constituencies in the state. We are constructing, renovating and revitalising 332 Primary Healthcare Centres (PHCs)

 -one-per-ward across the state.
“We are fighting unemployment, hunger, dwindling economy, unemployment and flashes of insecurity headlong and we are getting enduring results along the way.

"We shall vigorously pursue these policies as a foundation for delivering results on a massive scale in the remaining years.

"Our State was created three decades after independence but we have proved that we have all it takes to be outstanding. The national distinction and recognition our state won in health and peace last year were as a result of your cooperation and support.

"We appeal to you all to continue to relate with each other in peace and to cooperate with our government to deliver on its mandate of providing equitable services to the people.
"We should all continue to pursue the Omoluabi path of peaceful coexistence, commitment, industry, integrity and resilience that has delivered a peaceful, indivisible and strong State of Osun and Nigeria.

"This is a sure way to putting the nation on the irreversible and enduring path of unity, peace and progress. Once again, I congratulate you all on the nation’s 59th Independence Anniversary and welcome you to better days ahead," the governor added.

 Ismail Omipidan
Chief Press Secretary to Governor Adegboyega Oyetola

30/09/19

Osun Govt has injected over 20 billion naira into State economy through O'meal since 2012~ Mr Benedict Alabi.

*Osun Govt has injected over 20 billion naira into State economy through O'meal since 2012~ Mr Benedict Alabi.

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The government of the state of Osun has said about twenty billion, thirteen million, nine hundred and twenty seven thousand, five hundred naira has been injected so far into the economic of the state through the Osun Elementary School Feeding and Health Programme O'meal since the inception of the programme in the year 2012.

According to the state government, about Five Thousand, Three hundred and Seven food vendors have been employed to feed about Three hundred and Seventy Nine Thousand, Nine hundred and Eight Pupils of public primary schools within the period.

The State Deputy Governor Mr Benedict Alabi disclosed this on Tuesday while declaring open the training of the newly recruited food vendors for the O'meal programme held at Ataoja High School Osogbo.

He announced at the programme that about Two billion, three hundred and Ninety three million, three hundred and Seventy four thousand naira is being projected to expend on the programme in the next one year with about Twelve million, six hundred thousand naira per day to feed the public primary school pupils from grade One to Four across the state.

Mr Alabi, who represented the Governor , Mr  Gboyega Oyetola, was away on National assignment, highlighted some of the benefits of the programme and its positive impacts on the economy of the state since  2012 to include the improvement in the nutritional health status of school children, increase in the public school enrollment, retention and completion of primary education as well as reduction of poverty and hunger.

He maintained that, through the school feeding programme, thousands of job opportunities have been created while the local food production has also increased tremendously to boost the income of farmers, stimulate and develop small and medium scale industries.

The Deputy Governor, State of Osun expressed the commitment of the state government to the programme assuring that Mr Gboyega Oyetola's administration will continue to provide all necessary logistics and supports in order to achieve the set objectives and aims of the programme.

He however charged the newly recruited food vendors  not to compromise the standard and quality of the school feeding programme which has earned the state a good reputation in Nigeria and in the world.

"Another #2,393,374,000:00 is projected to be spent in the next one year. Consequently, additional jobs were created with 2,000 fish farmers, 2,000 Cocoyam farmers and 600 poultry farmers.

" Let me assured you that the State Government is fully committed to this programme and will continue to provide all necessary logistics and supports in order to achieve its set aims and objectives", Mr Alabi stated.

The state Deputy Governor congratulated the newly recruited food vendors.

He reminded them to see their employment as a wonderful opportunity for them to serve the  state and explore the window of improving not just their personal economy but also the economy of all the stakeholders in the supply chain of the programme.

Diversification: How policy can succeed -Oyetola

Diversification: How policy can succeed -Oyetola

.as gov bags OAU excellence award in public administration

Osun State Governor, Adegboyega Oyetola, has described the diversification policy of the Federal Government as one that is appropriate and on the right course.

He also said, for the diversification policy to succeed, all sectors must adopt and integrate it into their schemes and collaborate appropriately, adding that "when this is done, the economy will achieve the desired symphony and there will be rapid and cohesive development".

Oyetola spoke on Monday, at the Opening Ceremony of the 9th International Conference of the Faculty of Technology, Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife.

Speaking on the theme: "Diversification of Developing Economies: Imperatives for Sustainable Environment and Technological Innovations", Oyetola who bagged the Obafemi Awolowo University's Excellence Award in Public Administration on the occasion, also described the theme of the conference as a worthy domestication of the diversification of the economic policy of the Federal Government.

He reaffirmed Osun government's commitment to take the state to the next level of developmental strides.

He pledged the government's determination to continue to harness the potentials of the state and advance her economy for the good of the citizens.

The governor, who reiterated the administration’s determination towards building a 'modern Osun', said government would not be deterred by the dwindling financial resources in its resolve to build a virile state that all and sundry will be proud of.

Represented by the Supervisor, Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning, Prof. Olalekan Yinusa, the governor said the state was ready to partner the university, particularly in the area of human and capital development.

He commended the institution's Faculty of Technology for its foresight and resilience at equipping graduate youths with the requisite skills to effect change on the nation's economy.

He urged the leadership of the faculty to pursue the recommendations of the conference to the logical conclusion to advance the exploration of the new ideas for the actualisation of global technological solutions.

"It is encouraging that this Faculty will recognise my modest contributions to public service in the less than 10 years as Chief of Staff to the Governor of The State of Osun and Governor after over thirty years in the private sector.

"I regard this Award of Excellence in Public Administration as recognition of our giant strides at building the modern State of Osun in the face of dwindling financial resources in the past nine years.

"Those strides are products of courage, vision and unbridled commitment. I would like to thank my boss and immediate predecessor, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, for his belief in me and for baptising me in the nuances of the public service. I dedicate this award to him and my wonderful staff and the good people of The State of Osun for their wonderful support and cooperation.

"The State of Osun is in a hurry to move to the Next Level in developmental strides. I would like to invite the Faculty of Technology of this University for partnership in this quest,” the governor said.

Earlier, the Vice Chancellor of the University, Prof. Eyitayo Ogunbodede, applauded the faculty for the choice of the theme of the conference which he noted, was aimed at challenging the nation on the need to strengthen her economic diversification policy.

"There is no doubt in the fact that our country needs a technology breakthrough to address myriads of her challenges particularly in the quest to diversify from the mono-economy to tourism, agriculture and solid minerals.

"So, we must develop technology innovation to address some of the national issues such as over- dependent on mono-economy, youth unemployment, and youth restiveness among others.

"These must be confronted headlong, and they can be achieved only if we develop technological innovations and breakthrough capable of changing the nation", the Vice Chancellor stressed.

In his address, the Keynote Speaker, Prof. Oluwatoyin Ashiru, challenged government on the need to be supportive to the development of science, innovation and technology.

Ashiru said for the nation to actualise its dreams towards the diversification of her economy, all hands must be on deck to ensure proper integration and conversion of ideas to innovation, framework and prosperity.

According to him, innovation is the key to growing and maintaining a country's competitive position in the global economy and to address global challenges.

Governor Oyetola will always accord priority to Technical and Vocational Education- Gboyega Alabi

Governor Oyetola will always accord priority to Technical and Vocational Education- Gboyega Alabi

The Deputy Governor, State of Osun, Mr. Benedict Olugboyega Alabi says the state government under the leadership of Mr. Gboyega Oyetola will continue to accord priority to vocational and technical education in the state.

The Deputy Governor stated this while signing the Memorandum of Understanding on behalf of the Governor, with WADHWANI Foundation from California , USA, to equip graduates from technical colleges with key skills to make them employable. Some instructors had been trained by the foundation, and are ready to be deployed into the technical colleges in the state.

Speaking at the occasion, the state’s Head of Service, Dr. Olowogboyega Oyebade observed that all over the world, technical and vocational education are given priorities in the recent years. That was part of the reasons why China converted about 600 Universities to vocational education institutions. Technical and vocational education offer direct valuable employments.

The Deputy Governor appreciates the foundation for bringing the skill enhancing opportunities to the State of Osun. He requested that such skills should be extended to the state’s polytechnic and college of technology and even the supervisors. “In any vocation, proper training of operators is very important” the Deputy Governor concluded

Uniosun 2019 convocation. Oyetola hails the management

The Governor, State of Osun Mr Adegboyega Oyetola today Saturday, 21/9/2019 attended the convocation lecture of the 8th convocation ceremonies of the Osun State University. The Convocation lecture, which was delivered by the Vice President, Prof Yemi Osinbajo (SAN), was titled; "six decades of chequered Nationhood; Nigeria still holds the key to Africa's Development". Venue was the the Olagunsoye Oyinlola Auditorium main campus, Osogbo.

The convocation lecture had in attendance the Deputy Governor, Mr Gboyega Alabi of the state of Osun, the immediate past Governor of the State and Minister of Interior Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola who was also one of the awardees as well as the Chancellor of the University Mrs Folorunso Alakija and the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman Governing Council of the citadel of learning Malam Yusuf Olaolu Ali (SAN) and several others.