Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke has again pledged his administration’s commitment to ensuring transformation of the socio-economic landscape of the state to bring governance closer to the people.
Governor Adeleke made this promise during the 2024 Ede Day celebration and 5-billion-naira development fund raising for the ancient town.
Governor Adeleke, who is the Asiwaju of Edeland, reaffirmed his determination to ensure that no zone was left behind in the quest to build a new Osun State for the benefit of all and sundry.
Earlier, the Timi of Edeland, Oba Munirudeen Lawal, appreciated his subjects home and in diaspora for their commitment and contribution to the success of the 2024 Ede Day celebration and overall development of historical town.
Oba Lawal used the occasion to call on all the descendants of the town to join hands with Governor Adeleke in advancing the development of Osun.
On his part, the Chairman of the Central working committee, 2024 Ede Day, Hon. Lukman Afolabi, who spoke on behalf National President, Ede Descendants’ Union, Professor Ademola Olaitan, thanked all sponsors, donors, and volunteers for their support, emphasizing that the body is committed to transparency and judicious use of the funds raised.
In their separate remarks, Majority Leader, Osun State House of Assembly, Hon. Babajide Adewunmi and Representative of Ede South State Constituency in the house, Hon. Taofik Olayiwola and the People Democratic party Candidate for Ede, North Local government Hon. Taiwo Amodu emphasised that the annual celebration presents a moment of reunion for Ede sons and daughters to further strengthen their cord of unity regardless of where they live.Highlights of the 2024 Ede Day include special Iwure for peace and development of the ancient town and Community Service presentation of Awards to some indigenes of the town, who have contributed significantly to its development.
One of the awardees, a veteran Media Professional who is also the Asiwaju of Ogobi-Ede, Chief Ayodele Adeyemo, expressed his heartfelt gratitude for the honour and recognition.
Chief Adeyemo, on behalf of other Award recipients, promised to continue working for the betterment of the Ede community and Osun State in general.
The event was attended by Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, who was represented by his deputy, Barrister Bayo Lawal, Ataoja of Osogbo, Oba Jimoh Olanipekun, former Nigerian Ambassador to Mexico, Ambassador Adejare Bello and Grandmother of the Day, Yeyeluwa Adeleke-Sanni.
Others were Chief of Staff to Governor Ademola Adeleke, Alhaji Kazeem Akinleye, Chairman of the Day, Hon. Bamidele Salam, Chairman of the Education Committee, Dr. Kazeem Kolapo, General Manager,Osun State Investment Company, Alàgbà Kola Alimi and General Manager of Pensioners’ FM, Ibadan, Dr. Babatunde Tiamiyu.
