Osun State Governor-Elect, Adeleke inaugurates A-37-Member Transition Committee

The Governor-Elect of Osun State, Senator Nurudeen Jackson Ademola Adeleke has constituted and inaugurated a-37-member Transition Committee to facilitate a smooth transition between the incumbent, Mr. Adegboyega Oyetola and the newly elected administration in the state.

The Transition Committee is made up of seasoned technocrats, present and former public office holders and experts from a diverse field of endeavour including the Academics, Finance, Law,  Engineering, Labour, Local Government administration and the Media.

The Committee is Chaired by Dr Muyiwa  Oladimeji, a Doctor of Nuclear Medicine and a Fellow of the Euro Institute of Reticulo-endothelial Biology & Medicare, while the Director-General of Ademola Adeleke Campaign Organisation Hon. Sunday Bisi will serve as Deputy Chairman.

The Secretary of the Transition committee is a serving member of the House of Representatives who is also a legal practitioner, Hon. Bamidele Salam and to be assisted by a Project Management Expert, Sir Adekunle Adepoju.

The Transition Committee was inaugurated by the Governor-elect, Sen. Ademola Adeleke yesterday.

TEXT OF A SPEECH DELIVERED BY THE GOVERNOR-ELECT OF OSUN STATE, SENATOR ADEMOLA ADELEKE AT THE INAUGURATION OF THE TRANSITION COMMITTEE ON JULY 28 AT IMOLE HOUSE OSOGBO

Protocol

-The Caretaker Chairman of Osun PDP,
-The Leadership of Imole Team,
-Top leaders of our party
-Distinguished members of the Caretaker Committee,
-Gentlemen of the Press,
-Ladies and Gentlemen

It is my honour and privilege to welcome you all to this very important and landmark event. Let me start by again congratulating the people of Osun state on the successful conduct of the governorship election. We are now at the critical point of demonstrating our readiness to translate our electoral promises into visible reality in form of good governance across all sectors of our society.

This composition of this committee stems from my desire to ensure a proper mix of various citizens with first hand knowledge of state of affairs in this state. You are selected because I know you have deep knowledge of our state and the aspirations of our people. You are also all fully aware of our five point agenda , its making and the ideals that underlie our governance philosophy.

You are therefore expected to be creative and innovative as you carry out this assignment. Our approach must be practical and down to earth. Be aware as you have been that Osun is a special case demanding unique solutions. Your task is bigger than ensuring a seamless transition in partnership with the team from the side of the outgoing state government; I expect robust innovations and out of the box ideas on how best to hit the ground running by November.

The people of Osun state expect so much from us as they are passing through very difficult moments. They have entrusted us with the enormous task of reviving our dear state to genuinely serve their aspirations and attend to their needs. We are ready to meet the desires of our people. We are equipped with requisite skills and determination to meet the challenges ahead. Our administration will be by the people and for the people. Our ultimate guide will be the best interest of Osun people at all times.

Your terms of reference as a committee include the following:

1. To ascertain facts and figures about the general state of affairs of Osun State
2. To ascertain the state of finance of the state including funds from the federation allocation account, internally generated revenue, grants and other sources of income
3. To interface with individuals and groups with valuable information on the governance of Osun State
4. To ascertain the level of indebtedness of the state and Local Governments and the terms of repayment of such debt
5. To examine the present structure of Government (numbers of commissioners, special advisers, special assistants, boards etc.) in Osun State and make appropriate recommendations to the Governor-elect.
6. To obtain/collate information on movable and immovable assets of the state government
7. To critically examine and review all agreements, MOUs and other legal instruments entered into by the outgoing administration with contractors, consultants, banks, etc. and make appropriate recommendations
8. To examine the present structure, finance, effectiveness of local government in Osun State and make appropriate recommendations
9. To examine present policies on education, agriculture and health and give appropriate recommendations
10. To propose actionable agenda for the new administration in the first 100 days, 1 year and subsequent years
11. To examine matters relating to state labour force, welfare, payment of salaries, pensions and gratuity
12. To interface with the transition committee expected to be set up by the outgoing administration
13. To examine capital projects awarded by the outgoing administration with a view to ascertaining the stage of completion vis-a-vis amount paid
14. To provide a robust media projection and response for the governor elect and the incoming administration
15. To review the current security architecture of the state and interface with relevant security agencies in order to ensure a seamless transition

You will therefore agree with me that your tasks are very sensitive and time-bound. I will therefore expect that you start work immediately and give me periodic reports for consideration.

As I once again congratulate you on being found worthy of serving on our Transition Committee, I pray that the Almighty God guides us in serving the good people of our dear State.

I thank you and wish you the very best on this assignment

Senator Ademola Adeleke,
Governor -Elect of Osun State
28/07/2022