By Olabisi Qoosim
Oshogbo (Flowerbudnews): Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun state has congratulated the people of the state on the 33rd anniversary of its creation, charging all to embrace peace and harmony to achieve progress and political stability.
He said this on Tuesday in a state -wide broadcast in Osogbo to mark the 33rd anniversary in the state capital.
Gov. Adeleke said that the anniversary of our state must be observed with utmost thanks to Almighty God for continue to be the source of joy to all indigenes of the state: Home and diaspora.
“It feels like yesterday since our dear state was created but it is already 33 years today, on August 27 1991 by the administration of the then head of state, Gen. Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida.
He said that Osun state was created as a result of years of unwavering commitment and sacrifice by those who believed that our unique cultural heritage, resources and potential deserved recognition and development.
“Our state was culmination of the aspirations and struggles of our forefathers like late Ooni of Ife, Oba Okunade Sijuwade Chief Bola Ige and my father Senator Raji Adeleke to be the pathway and the guiding light for the future.
He emphasized the need for the people of the state to contribute to the development of the state by embracing the value of hard work, integrity and community defined us as a people. “Together, we ensure that the Osun of tomorrow is even greater than Osun of today.
Stressing further : “as Osun state governor, I am committed to leading the charge with transparency, dedication and accountability.
Gov. Adeleke called on the sons and daughters of the state to rise to the occasion by investing to uplift the human capital in our state, saying: everyone, rich or poor deserves to get the best from the inherent potential of the state.
Felicitating with the governor on his giant strides towards the developing the state thus far, a former Osun state commissioner for Information, Youth,
Sports and Culture , Hon. Biola Majeed Lawal admonished the citizens to join hands with the government to place the state in its position of glory.
” As we are rejoicing, our state is endowed with many human, natural mineral and other resources, now it is for us as indigenes to harness our potential for optimum dividends.
Hon. Lawal who is also a former acting Managing Director of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), stressed that development could only be achieved when we unite, irrespective of our political inclination, religious beliefs and other diversities.
“This in my view is what we must all strive to do as we clock 33,” Lawal said.
The Timi of Ede land, Oba Munirudeen Adesola Lawal highlighted the significant achievements of governor Ademola Adeleke since he took the mantle of leadership in the state in less 2 years .
The Timi urged all citizens to intensify prayers for more success for the governor’s agenda, noting that the Governor meant well for the state.
“The government can only achieve all it’s good plans through the collaborative efforts of dedicated citizens who shared the good vision for better environment,” the Timi said. (Flowerbudnews)
