Governor Ademola Adeleke has congratulated the Osun House of Assembly Speaker, Rt. Hon. Adewale Egbedun on his 39th birthday.
The Governor in a statement by Olawale Rasheed, his spokesperson described Egbedun as a reliable development partner in the push to take Osun out of the woods.
The Governor made the remarks in a birthday message issued to mark the Speaker’s birthday, describing him as “a leader of the legislative arm with deep commitment to the realization of our shared vision of a new Osun that is fully developed and prosperous.
“As the state runs on three arms of government, the House of Assembly under the birthday man, is an efficiently managed and productively active chamber. The House has emerged as a pillar of support for the five point agenda of the administration even while maintaining the delicate balance of separation of powers.
“The Honourable Speaker has managed to raise the profile of the legislature as a strong oversight partner. Under his leadership, several bills and motions have been passed just as the executive arm benefits from timely advice amidst a mutually beneficial relationship.
“The Speaker’s birthday is therefore an opportunity to reinforce our common partnership, brotherly love, and passion for state development. It is an occasion to express gratitude to the Almighty Creator for His Mercy and Grace on the Speaker as a young man shouldering the burden of an elder.
“On this blessed day of yours, you have my best wishes as we jointly drive the ship of state to the desired destination of collective prosperity, local growth, individual accomplishment and advancement of state for the security and comfort of the present and future generations.
“Happy blessed birthday , Mr Speaker. Long may You live by the special grace of God”, the Governor noted.
