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AKINDELE AND THE TURNAROUND OF OSUN PUBLIC HEALTHCARE DELIVERIES  By Olajide Adeniyi  Osogbo, September 8, 2026. Three years ago, Governor Ademola Adeleke demonstrated his resolve of turning around healthcare deliveries in Osun state when he appointed Dr. Akindele Adekunle as Special Adviser on Public Health. Since then, the state's health began to chart a new course, making it possible for the people to access healthcare without much hassle. When Dr Akindele assumed office in 2023, access to qualitative healthcare in Osun state was mere rhetoric as infrastructures and welfare were in a state of disrepair.  Even though the immediate administration had accessed a $20.5 million World Bank grant to renew primary healthcare centres in the state in order to enhance the delivery of healthcare services to citizens, there was almost nothing to show for it as the PHCs selected for renovation failed to meet the required standard of the World Health Organisation (WHO). T...

AARE ASEJERE FELICITATES REP. AKANNI OLOHUNWA ON BIRTHDAY, COMMENDS HIS IMPACTFUL REPRESENTATION. Osogbo, September 4, 2026. The Accord Candidate for Osun Central Senatorial District, Aare Ganiyu Olaoluwa Ayobami Asejere, has felicitated the Member of the House of Representatives representing Ifedayo/Boluwaduro/Ila Federal Constituency, Hon. Clement Ademola Akanni Olohunwa, on the occasion of his birthday. Aare Asejere described Hon. Akanni Olohunwa as a responsible, accessible and people-oriented representative, whose humility, commitment and responsiveness continue to distinguish his service to the people. He commended the lawmaker for his interventions in education, road infrastructure, electricity, water, agriculture, youth and community empowerment, as well as employment opportunities, noting that the impact of his representation is being felt across the three local government areas. According to Aare Asejere, effective representation is about being connected to the pe...

EJIGBO LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACCORD GENERAL MEETING: HON. GEORGE ALABI DONATES ₦1.3M, HARPS ON UNITY AS PARTY SETS SIGHT ON GENERAL ELECTION. Ejigbo, September 4, 2026. The Ejigbo Local Government chapter of the Accord held its general meeting today 4/9/26 in an atmosphere of unity, solidarity and renewed commitment towards victory in the forthcoming general elections. At the meeting, the Honourable Commissioner for Lands and Physical Planning, Hon. George Ibitayo Alabi, demonstrated his continued support for the party by donating ₦1.3 million to strengthen the activities and mobilisation efforts of the party in Ejigbo. While addressing party members, Hon. Alabi emphasised the importance of unity, loyalty and collective responsibility, urging members to put aside personal differences and work together towards achieving the party’s objectives at the polls. He noted that victory can only be achieved when members remain united, disciplined and committed to the common goal, stressin...

AKINLEYE EXTOLS OLOHUNWA ON HIS BIRTHDAY. Osogbo, September 4, 2026. Osogbo, The Chief of Staff to the Executive Governor of Osun State, Alhaji Kazeem Akinleye, has extended warm felicitations to the Honourable Member representing Boluwaduro/Ifedayo/Ila Federal Constituency, Hon. Clement Ademola Akanni (Olohunwa), on the occasion of his birthday. In a congratulatory message personally signed, Alhaji Akinleye described Hon. Akanni as “a shining example of purposeful leadership and a man whose selfless service continues to inspire hope and transformation across his constituency.” “I heartily rejoice with the Honourable Member representing Boluwaduro/Ifedayo/Ila Federal Constituency, Hon. Clement Ademola Akanni (Olohunwa), on the joyous occasion of his birthday. "Hon. Clement Akanni is a true model of purposeful leadership, a man whose passion for service and unwavering dedication to the welfare of his constituents continue to inspire hope and progress. His integrity, hum...

Funmiso Babarinde Gives Honour to God. Appreciates People God used to Revive Him from Sudden Death titled " 365 Days Ago." Osogbo September 2, 2026. Senior Special Special Assistant to Governor Ademola Adeleke on Renewable Energy,  Honourable Comrade Funmiso Babarinde has glorified Almighty God for surrounding himself with men and women of hope and honour who rallied round him during a devastating Myocardial Infaction attack exactly a year ago. Babarinde in a heart reading appreciation note which was made available on his Facebook page profusely kept thanking God for giving the opportunity to be alive to witness so many great achievements after surviving the deadly infection. In his own words Babarinde wrote " On 2nd September 2025 in the later noon the devil struck but God showed up. From Obaloluwa College Area in Dele yes sir to Alive Medical Center behind Coca-Cola and finally at A&E in Osun University Teaching Hospital Osogbo with my first few nights ...

HON. GEORGE ALABI CONGRATULATES UNIOSUN VC, PROF. CLEMENT ADEBOOYE ON TENURE EXTENSION. Osogbo, September 1, 2026. The Osun State Commissioner for Lands and Physical Planning, Hon. George Ibitayo Alabi, has congratulated the Vice-Chancellor of Osun State University (UNIOSUN),Prof. Clement Adebooye, on the approval of a two-year extension of his tenure by Governor Ademola Adeleke. Hon. Alabi described the extension as a well-deserved vote of confidence in Prof. Adebooye’s leadership, dedication and contributions to the growth of the university. He commended Governor Adeleke for the decision, expressing confidence that the Vice-Chancellor’s continued leadership would further strengthen UNIOSUN and consolidate its achievements. He wished Prof. Adebooye a successful and impactful tenure extension. Signed: Media Office, Hon. George Ibitayo Alabi, Commissioner for Lands and Physical Planning,  Osun State.