Osogbo, July 6, 2025 — The Osun State Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Hon. Kolapo Alimi, has commended Governor Ademola Adeleke for what he described as remarkable achievements in governance as the administration approaches its third year in office
.Speaking during a media briefing in Osogbo, Alimi highlighted Governor Adeleke’s strides in ensuring security and promoting the welfare of citizens, which he said align with the constitutional responsibilities of any government.
“Let me go by the law — the main function of government is the security and welfare of the people,” he said. “Today, Osun is one of the most peaceful states in Nigeria. This is not by accident, but due to the proactive approach of Governor Adeleke.”
According to the commissioner, upon assumption of office, the administration met a significantly under-resourced Amotekun corps with only 300 personnel. However, the governor approved the recruitment of an additional 1,150 operatives, bringing the total to 1,450, who have now been deployed across the state to boost security.
On civil service welfare, Alimi stated that the administration reversed the stagnation in staff promotions and training. “We approved long-overdue promotions and also facilitated training opportunities for civil servants. Governor Adeleke has also approved car and housing loans for workers, and these are already being disbursed.”
He noted further that the state has nearly completed the payment of outstanding half salaries owed civil servants during the Aregbesola administration. Retirees are also receiving their bonds, he added.
The commissioner revealed that out of a ₦2 billion allocation from the federal government, part of the funds was used to refurbish the Imole Buses — initially introduced during the Aregbesola era — for student transportation. The rest was used to enroll inmates into a health insurance scheme, granting them access to free healthcare.
On infrastructure, Alimi said the Adeleke-led administration has completed numerous intra-city roads in Osogbo, Ede, and other parts of the state, while ensuring that each local government benefits from at least 1.5km of road projects. He listed major projects, including a flyover in Ile-Ife, a dual carriageway in Ilesa from the Owa Obokun’s palace, and an ongoing flyover at Oke-Fia in Osogbo.
“In education, we have built several classrooms and taken steps to improve the welfare of teachers,” he said.
Alimi also accused the federal government of withholding local government allocations in the state, stating that the state government has been using its own resources to pay salaries of local government staff, primary school teachers, and traditional rulers.
He called on the federal government to urgently release the withheld funds to enable the state to do more for its people. “We appeal to the federal government to release the local government allocation to Osun so we can continue to enhance the welfare of our people,” he concluded.
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