Adeleke Celebrates Two Years As Osun Governor, Highlights N12bn Pension Debt Payment

Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State marked the second anniversary of his administration with a broadcast highlighting his achievements, including the payment of ₦12 billion in pension debt. 

This, he noted, surpassed the ₦11 billion paid by the previous administration over 12 years.

Governor Adeleke also enumerated significant strides in healthcare, infrastructure, and education. 

He stated that his administration upgraded 200 out of 400 primary healthcare centers, equipped them with solar power, boreholes, and medical supplies, and conducted two large-scale medical outreaches benefitting over 100,000 citizens. 

Plans for a third outreach and a health insurance scheme covering 29,000 pensioners are underway.

In infrastructure, Adeleke revealed that 332 boreholes had been delivered across all political wards, with another phase ongoing. Efforts to revitalize farm settlements include mechanization with 31 tractors and expanded cocoa and cashew cultivation initiatives.

He further highlighted progress in education, noting the establishment of the University of Ilesa, the completion of four abandoned projects at Osun State University, and the construction of a new anatomy lab. 

The administration has also rehabilitated 99 secondary schools and resumed upgrading six technical colleges, with new teacher appointments in progress.

Adeleke assured citizens of his commitment to completing ongoing projects and addressing social and infrastructural needs, positioning his government as transparent and accountable.