(Flyover bridge being constructed by Gov. Adeleke administration at Okefia, in Oshogbo)
Oshogbo: The Osun State Government on Friday unveiled 16-day events to mark Governor Ademola Adeleke’s second anniversary as governor of the state.
Unveiling the events lined up for the celebrations, Secretary to the State Government, Mr. Teslim Igbalaye, rated Adeleke high in terms of service delivery.
Igbalaye said a health walk, novelty match, Jumaat, church service, state awards presentation, and project commissioning were some of the events that would be held during the celebrations.
The SSG, who said ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo and the governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, among others, would inaugurate some of the projects completed by the administration, also noted projects would be inaugurated across the 30 local government areas in the state.
(Gov. Adeleke with Hon. Minister of Works, Engr. Umahi during one of the Governor’s working visit to Abuja)
He added that Adeleke and the Minister of Works, David Umahi, would also perform the turning of sod for some new projects that would be flagged off during the second anniversary of the administration.
“Some of the activities lined up include: Jumaat service, novelty football match, executive versus legislature, church service, and commissioning of Old Garage-Oke Fia Dual Carriage by ex President Olusegun Obasanjo.
“Presentation of bond certificates to contributory pensioners and presentation of award to Governor Adeleke by the contributory pensioners would also be held.
“There will also be commissioning of Osogbo Ring Road by Governor Makinde, as well as, foundation laying for Airport project by the Minister of Aviation/Works,” Igbalaye said.
Commenting on the achievements of the administration in the past two years, Igbalaye, said Adeleke had surpassed expectations, assuring that an increase in political activities would not distract the governor from completing all ongoing projects.
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Lawal holds the honour of being the only journalist that served two terms on the ECOMOG international assignment due to his high professionalism and decency.
