Osogbo Sons and Daughters Mark 5th Anniversary with Awards, Political Undertones

Osogbo Sons and Daughters Mark 5th Anniversary with Awards, Political Undertones

The 5th anniversary celebration of Osogbo Sons and Daughters drew prominent indigenes, political office holders, traditional leaders and stakeholders to a colourful gathering focused on the development of Osogbo, the Osun State capital.

Members of the Osogbo United Youth Forum were also in attendance at the event, which featured the presentation of meritorious awards to distinguished sons and daughters of the town in recognition of their contributions to community growth.

Among the award recipients were the member representing Osogbo Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Alhaji Moruf Adewale Gangari; the Secretary to the Osun State Government, Alhaji Teslim Igbalaye; and the member representing Osogbo in the Osun State House of Assembly. Others honoured included the Chief Executive Officer of Mars Filling Station, Alhaji Eniafelamon, the Head Baale of Osogbo, as well as several other eminent indigenes.

The awards, according to the organisers, were aimed at appreciating individuals who have demonstrated dedication and service toward the advancement of Osogbo.

The Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, who was represented at the event by the Commissioner for Information, Kolapo Alimi, used the occasion to stress the importance of collective support for the administration ahead of the August 8 governorship election.

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In his address, the commissioner noted that Osogbo and Ile-Ife are strategically positioned in ongoing political discussions concerning succession politics toward 2030. He stated that the town which records the highest number of votes in the forthcoming election could stand a stronger chance of producing the governor’s successor in 2030.

He also highlighted developmental projects executed by the present administration in Osogbo and urged residents to remain united in order to attract more dividends of democracy to the town.

Speaking earlier, the Secretary to the State Government, Alhaji Teslim Igbalaye, outlined several initiatives he said he had facilitated for Osogbo through his office. According to him, over 100 indigenes of Osogbo have secured employment opportunities since the inception of the current administration.

He added that arrangements were at an advanced stage for more Osogbo indigenes to occupy principal officer positions across tertiary institutions in the state. Igbalaye promised to provide the leadership of Osogbo Sons and Daughters with the names and phone numbers of beneficiaries to ensure transparency and verification.

He also pledged to donate a bus to the association, following a request by its President, Saheed Akinyemi.

The programme further provided an avenue for elected representatives from Osogbo to present their scorecards before the audience, promoting accountability and engagement with constituents.

In his closing remarks, the President of Osogbo Sons and Daughters commended dignitaries and participants for their presence and reiterated the organisation’s commitment to the continued progress and unity of Osogbo.

Osogbo Sons and Daughters Mark 5th Anniversary with Awards, Political Undertones