Governor Ademola Adeleke on Monday swore in the newly-appointed Chairman Governing Council of the Osun State College of Education (OSCOED), Ila-Orangun.
The swearing in ceremony took place at the Executive Council Chambers Lounge of the Governors office.
The event highlighted the institution’s significant role in shaping the educational landscape of the southwestern region of Nigeria.
“Osun state college of education (OSCOED), Ila-orangun is one of the foremost colleges of education in the south-western region of Nigeria, the school has produced people of great minds, tutors, and outstanding dignitaries in the society,” Adeleke said.
In his address, the governor who was represented by the Secretary to the Osun State Government, Hon. Teslim Igbalaye praised the college for its history of producing distinguished educators and leaders.
Igbalaye also expressed confidence in Akinyele’s qualifications and experience, emphasizing his vast academic background which will greatly benefit the college and the state as a whole.
“With all the positive testimonies about Mr. Sarafa Akinyele, his appointment is a round peg in a round hole,” he said.
The governor concluded by congratulating Akinyele on his well-deserved appointment and wishing him success in his new role.
Adeleke also on Monday commissioned four electricity projects in three local government areas of Osun state.
The projects were facilitated by a member of the House of Representatives representing the Ede/Ejigbo/Egbedore Federal constituency, Bamidele Salam.
The projects are situated in various communities within Salam’s constituency, including Oke Arula, Ofatedo, Sekona communities, Idi Igba town, Oke Awere-Musa, and Okini towns.
The communities that benefitted from the gestures have not been connected to the national grids for decades.
Also, he commissioned over N260 million for Information Communication Technology and eight classroom facilities in Ara in Egbedore Local Government Area of the state which was also facilitated by Salam from the Federal Government of Nigeria.
Adeleke commended the federal lawmaker, noting that he is contributing to his development agenda for the state.
Salami while addressing newsmen, disclosed that the projects were done to mark the first anniversary of his second term at the National Assembly.
He highlighted that “Oke Arula, Ofatedo, Sekona community, Idi Igba town, Oke Awere-Musa, and Okini, all got 500KVA transformer each which have been installed for the usage of the communities.
