Government of Osun State has stated that Governor Ademola Adeleke has vigorously implemented his five-point agenda for the development of the State in the last one year.
Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Kolapo Alimi explained this on Monday during a press briefing to mark the first anniversary of the administration of Governor Adeleke.
Alimi, who listed the sectoral achievements of Adeleke, said his principal has in one year surpassed what his predecessor, Mr Adegboyega Oyetola achieved.
Alimi said, “in the road sector, we reconstructed a total of 90 kilometers of roads with another 45 kilometers ongoing. We completed key intercity roads like the Ikirun-Osogbo road while Iwo-Osogbo is ongoing.
We completely rehabilitated 31 schools with another 31 in the pipelines.
“We built 332 water projects while major water works at Iwo, Ede, Osogbo, Eko-Ende are under rehabilitation. We focused on the health sector through Imole medical outreach which provides immediate surgeries with over 50 000 beneficiaries so far. We address the welfare needs of doctors and we have slated 345 health centers in the state for rehabilitation.
“In science and tech, we introduced a digital economy agenda with new ICT and tech innovations policies. We developed a bill to domesticate the Nigeria Startup Act and launched programmes to deepen internet penetration of the state through broadband fiber optic projects. We reformed the public service by ensuring professionalism. I launched a phased payment of inherited pension and half salary debt. I just enrolled all pensioners in the health insurance scheme.”
“We reposition the tourism sector into a tourism and cultural industry. A lot of work is ongoing into raising the sector as a major revenue source for Osun state.”
Alimi said the incumbent administration has continued to create a conducive atmosphere for local business to thrive in the State.
“Our administration is actively creating an environment for the thriving of creatives. We’ve revitalized key festivals, positioning them as global entertainment opportunities—from the Osun Osogbo Festival to the Sango Festival and the introduction of the Adire Festival. Moreover, Osun State is gearing up to host significant entertainment events.
The sport sector is undergoing major reform. We are setting up a sports commission and expanding into other games beyond football.
In agriculture , we are working on the establishment of agric processing zones as well as further support for mechanization of farming in the state.”
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