Senator Adeleke Sworn-in As Osun Governor

…highlights welfare, peace and security of people as top priorities

The newly sworn-in governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke say his intellect, passion and strength will be devoted to the welfare, peace and security of our people.

He said his administration would work day and night to the people owing to the enormity of challenges and responsibilities lying ahead.

Governor Adeleke stated this in his inaugural speech after being sworn-in by the Chief Judge, Justice Adepele Ojo as the 6th executive governor of Osun State at Osogbo township Stadium.

He said “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.”

The governor however promised to meet the yearnings and aspirations of the people just as he sought their support and cooperation.

He said the new administration would correct all past policies of any previous administration which were inimical to the collective interest of the State.

“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” Adeleke said.

“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” He added.