Gov. Adeleke’s Aide, Lanre Odelade Pledges Efficient Duty Delivery

The Special Adviser on Rural Water and Environmental Sanitation (RUWESA) to Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, Chief Lanre Odelade has promised to deliver the best of his God-given talents and resources in the discharge of duties assigned him to enhance the progress of the State.

Chief Odelade was among newly appointed Special Advisers sworn in by Governor, Ademola Nurudeen Jackson Adeleke to compliment his Administration at the executive Council level.

The Special Adviser expressed appreciation to the Governor and the Peoples Democratic Party for considering him suitable of his appointment with remarks not to disappoint the Government and people of the State.

Chief odelade recalled the efforts of political traditional and community leaders of Ikoyi and other towns in Isokan Ayedaade-Irewole Federal constituency on the Electoral victory of the Peoples Democratic Party in all stage of the Election with optimism that the victory will be carried forward to good performance in government that will ensure delivery of democracy dividends to the people.

He charged party members to maintain unity, support and loyalty to the party and the Adeleke Administration in its determined commitment at uplifting the Living Standard of the people through a policy of Infrastructural face-lifting and provision of projects of direct benefits to people at the grassroots.

He pledged to uphold the principles of fairplay, leadership and service across all socio-economic, religious and political divides in his position as Special Adviser.

Olanrewaju Sarafa Odelade is the Asipa of Ikoyi Kingdom in Isokan-Ayedaade Local Government area of Osun State.

He is already working on a blue print to galvanized RUWESA as a change agent in uplifting the standard of living of rural dwellers who daily yearn for access to potable water supply and other amenities related to conducive Living at the grassroots.

The main thrust of his action plan is the reactivation of RUWESA projects across the state and restoring the confidence of Donor Agencies in the operations if the government Agency.

The Special Adviser is not unaware that Donor Agencies like UNICEF were frustrated by the APC Government from participating in Agency’s Programs for twelve years it held sway in the state,adding that he is resolved to change the ugly trend.

Born 12th January 1970, in Ikoyi, headquarters of Isokan South Local Government of Osun State, Chief Lanre Odelade attended Ansarudeen Primary School Ayepe – Gbongan, for his foundation Education and was admitted at Orogun Gramar School Orogun, where he obtained his Secondary School Certificate in 1985.

He was a student of Ogun State Polytechnic Abeokuta, for his National and Higher National Diploma Certificates in Business Administration from 1990-1993 before being matriculated at Nigeria’s Premier University of Ibadan for his Master’s Degree in Industrial and personnel relations in 2008.

The Industrial and Business Administration expert successfully horned himself for a rewarding career in the private and public sectors, as Store Officer at Interworld Nigeria Limited and the Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment in the past twenty two years.

Lanre’s interest in politics is anchored on the experience of human and material resources which his private and public career strides have provided.
His foray into politics is significantly tied to community development.

In this sphere, the politician has exhibited his skills in human resource mobilization and management for collective goals.

When asked why he chose the political turf, reputed for its avalanche of intrigues, sheraniganisms and crisis, Lanre Odelade’s response is not unmindful of those hurdles and challenges but that of politician prepared to take up the gauntlet and pursue the goal of democratic leadership.

He has not wavered in supporting the Peoples’ Democratic Party which he elected to belong.

In responding to Journalists questions, as such touch on efforts to ensure the sustenance of his party’s electoral victory, Chief Lanre Odelade recalled his devotion and financial contributions to the People’s Democratic Party before, during and after the Electoral Tsunami that swept the All Progressive Congress from Power in all parts of the State. “Quoting him…..” “I did my little best to support my party at all levels particularly in my home town of Ikoyi before and during the Governorship and National Assembly elections in July 2022”.

The political leader is however of the opinion that the success of the PDP is a Symbiotic Effort of Stakeholders, members and the good people of Osun State who believed in the capacity of Governor Ademola Adeleke to end the rule of Impunity imposed on Osun State for twelve years.

He is optimistic that the impressive start of Governor Ademola Adeleke is a loud Indication of more bests to come to Osun, the State of the Living Spring.