OSUN STATE: Adeleke Promise Accessibility And Proactiveness In Handling Matters Of State Governance
Published by Borderless Media
The elected PDP governor in Osun State, Prince Ademola Adeleke during his inauguration on Sunday November 27, 2022 made a pledge to devote his intellect, passion and strength to the welfare, peace and security of people in the state.
He directed that all state government accounts should be freezed. He also announced immediate return to status quo of all fresh appointments, placements and other major decisions taken by the immediate past administration.
Below is an excerpt from his inaugural speech:
“As I accept the mantle of leadership entrusted upon me by the people of our dear State, I am conscious of the enormous challenges and responsibilities ahead of me and will beginning from this hour work day and night with deep sense of purpose to be a servant to you all.
“Our gathering here to witness the materialisation of a new era is not an accident of history. We are all programmed by the Almighty God to be what we have been, what we are and what we will be in future
“Let me use this occasion to salute the founding fathers of our dear state, all the past administrators and Governors of Osun state as well as everyone who has contributed one way or the other to the growth, stability and progress of our state in the last 31 years.
“I equally salute our fallen heroes both at the national and state level for the great sacrifice they have made to have a country and a state to call our own.
“I am well aware of the fact that my responsibility as the Governor and Chief Security Officer of Osun State entails meeting the legitimate expectations of our people. Therefore, I promise that those expectations of the workers, traders, artisans, farmers, business owners, students, pensioners, traditional and religious leaders and indeed all residents of Osun State will be met by the grace of God and the cooperation of everyone.
“Under my watch as the Governor of Osun State, I will boldly correct all past injustice, corrupt acts or policies by any previous administration which are against the collective interest of our people.
“Let me state here that from the education, health, mining Sector, agriculture, road infrastructure and supply of portable water, let it be known to all that it is no longer going to be business as usual. And I repeat, it is no longer business as usual.
“Our administration will demonstrate a high sense of urgency, transparency, justice and innovation to tackle and solve the problems of poverty, illiteracy, disease, and poor infrastructure.
