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•Summons State Security Council Meeting
● Amotekun Billed for Reorganisation
In a statement issued on Tuesday morning, the Governor made reference to intelligence snippets of deliberate mobilisation of criminal elements to the rural areas of the state, stressing that such reports are alarming and pose serious concerns to the well being of Osun people.
The Governor noted that the administration is worried about reports that those behind the plot are targeting disruption of farming activities through kidnappings and attacks on rural farm settlements.
It was further revealed that schools are being targeted with abductions and attacks as a way of distracting from the implementation of the safe school initiative and the multi-billion naira infrastructure plan.
Governor Adeleke noted that while a meeting of the state security council has been summoned, preliminary directives have been issued to school authorities to take precautions to enhance the safety of pupils and students.
The Ministry of Education and all education agencies have been ordered to review safety measures in Osun schools in line with the safe school initiative.
In specific terms, school principals and heads are expected to clear overgrown school environments and ensure close liaison with the Parents and Teachers Association to secure their school environments.
The Governor further directs the Food Security Committee to submit an interim report to allow for immediate actions to safeguard farm security and secure farmers as the rainy season knocks on the door.
According to the Governor, we expect the initial report to contain practical and implementable measures to safeguard our farming communities through closer integration and mobilisation of the local hunters and forest rangers.
The Governor further announced his plans to embark on major reforms of the Amotekun security force, frowning at the internal rivalry, opposition penetration and external intervention that are negatively affecting the operation of the Amotekun force.
The Amotekun , the Governor noted, is to be reorganized to make it a truly efficient force to complement the efforts and operation of the police and other security agencies.
He assured the public that his administration has taken preemptive steps to secure our schools and farming communities, describing Osun as a peaceful state which will not succumb to attempts to destabilize the peace and harmony among our people.
“I have summoned a meeting of the State Security Council to firm up all plans. I assure our people that I am on top of the situation. We are committed to securing our schools, our farm and our society."
“No stone will be left unturned to disrupt plans of enemies of progress to plunge the state into crisis. I urge members of the public to inform security agencies of any unusual movement or activities across the state”, Governor Adeleke was quoted as saying.
Signed:
Malam Olawale Rasheed,
Spokesperson to the State Governor.
•Summons State Security Council Meeting
● Amotekun Billed for Reorganisation
In a statement issued on Tuesday morning, the Governor made reference to intelligence snippets of deliberate mobilisation of criminal elements to the rural areas of the state, stressing that such reports are alarming and pose serious concerns to the well being of Osun people.
The Governor noted that the administration is worried about reports that those behind the plot are targeting disruption of farming activities through kidnappings and attacks on rural farm settlements.
It was further revealed that schools are being targeted with abductions and attacks as a way of distracting from the implementation of the safe school initiative and the multi-billion naira infrastructure plan.
Governor Adeleke noted that while a meeting of the state security council has been summoned, preliminary directives have been issued to school authorities to take precautions to enhance the safety of pupils and students.
The Ministry of Education and all education agencies have been ordered to review safety measures in Osun schools in line with the safe school initiative.
In specific terms, school principals and heads are expected to clear overgrown school environments and ensure close liaison with the Parents and Teachers Association to secure their school environments.
The Governor further directs the Food Security Committee to submit an interim report to allow for immediate actions to safeguard farm security and secure farmers as the rainy season knocks on the door.
According to the Governor, we expect the initial report to contain practical and implementable measures to safeguard our farming communities through closer integration and mobilisation of the local hunters and forest rangers.
The Governor further announced his plans to embark on major reforms of the Amotekun security force, frowning at the internal rivalry, opposition penetration and external intervention that are negatively affecting the operation of the Amotekun force.
The Amotekun , the Governor noted, is to be reorganized to make it a truly efficient force to complement the efforts and operation of the police and other security agencies.
He assured the public that his administration has taken preemptive steps to secure our schools and farming communities, describing Osun as a peaceful state which will not succumb to attempts to destabilize the peace and harmony among our people.
“I have summoned a meeting of the State Security Council to firm up all plans. I assure our people that I am on top of the situation. We are committed to securing our schools, our farm and our society."
“No stone will be left unturned to disrupt plans of enemies of progress to plunge the state into crisis. I urge members of the public to inform security agencies of any unusual movement or activities across the state”, Governor Adeleke was quoted as saying.
Signed:
Malam Olawale Rasheed,
Spokesperson to the State Governor.
Governor Adeleke who praised Dr. Owolabi for showing interest in improving the condition of learning for students, said the investment is in line with his administration's govt-alumni partnership board initiative purposely put up to upscale the infrastructures of public schools in the state.
The Governor maintained that education is the foundation and the future of any society and so, should not to be left for the government alone to shoulder its burden, noting that Dr. Owolabi has been able to demonstrate that private individuals can indeed make a significant difference in ensuring a brighter future for our children and the state through investment in their school's facilities.
"I'm indeed impressed by the gesture of Dr. Owolabi Gbenga Ayodele to provide 100 school chairs and tables to Asipa Community High School, Asipa, and want to sincerely appreciate him for complimenting our government's effort to improve the learning environment of our students," the Governor noted.
Governor Adeleke added that the donation of 1000 note books to Asipa Community High School students and other secondary schools in Origbo, Ife North Local Government will have a lasting impact on the lives of beneficiaries just as his upcoming scholarship award for public students in that local government will open the gateway to a promising future for the eventual beneficiaries.
"When I hosted the Ilesa Grammar School Old Students Association some days ago, I unveiled the govt-alumni partnership board, which I said would tap into private individuals for necessary support to improve the situation of our schools," the Governor pointed out.
"I must express my admiration for the wonderful intervention of Dr. Owolabi in Asipa Community High School as it not showed his compassion and commitment but also deep desire to ensure that students in public schools can succeed without any form of hindrance.
"He has challenged other well-to-do in our society to partner with the government in addressing the critical challenges in our public schools, which includes investing in infrastructure upgrade and provision of essential facilities that will promote qualitative learning. Like Dr. Owolabi, you can start with your alma mater and let's make a difference that will leave a lasting impact on students.
"On behalf of the good people of Osun State, I appreciate Dr. Owolabi for his support for education in Osun state and look forward to him for more impactful intervention for his community and Osun people as a whole."
Signed:
Mallam Olawale Rasheed,
The Spokesperson to the Osun State Governor
Governor Adeleke who praised Dr. Owolabi for showing interest in improving the condition of learning for students, said the investment is in line with his administration's govt-alumni partnership board initiative purposely put up to upscale the infrastructures of public schools in the state.
The Governor maintained that education is the foundation and the future of any society and so, should not to be left for the government alone to shoulder its burden, noting that Dr. Owolabi has been able to demonstrate that private individuals can indeed make a significant difference in ensuring a brighter future for our children and the state through investment in their school's facilities.
"I'm indeed impressed by the gesture of Dr. Owolabi Gbenga Ayodele to provide 100 school chairs and tables to Asipa Community High School, Asipa, and want to sincerely appreciate him for complimenting our government's effort to improve the learning environment of our students," the Governor noted.
Governor Adeleke added that the donation of 1000 note books to Asipa Community High School students and other secondary schools in Origbo, Ife North Local Government will have a lasting impact on the lives of beneficiaries just as his upcoming scholarship award for public students in that local government will open the gateway to a promising future for the eventual beneficiaries.
"When I hosted the Ilesa Grammar School Old Students Association some days ago, I unveiled the govt-alumni partnership board, which I said would tap into private individuals for necessary support to improve the situation of our schools," the Governor pointed out.
"I must express my admiration for the wonderful intervention of Dr. Owolabi in Asipa Community High School as it not showed his compassion and commitment but also deep desire to ensure that students in public schools can succeed without any form of hindrance.
"He has challenged other well-to-do in our society to partner with the government in addressing the critical challenges in our public schools, which includes investing in infrastructure upgrade and provision of essential facilities that will promote qualitative learning. Like Dr. Owolabi, you can start with your alma mater and let's make a difference that will leave a lasting impact on students.
"On behalf of the good people of Osun State, I appreciate Dr. Owolabi for his support for education in Osun state and look forward to him for more impactful intervention for his community and Osun people as a whole."
Signed:
Mallam Olawale Rasheed,
The Spokesperson to the Osun State Governor
● Board, 1st of its Kind in Nigeria-Asiwaju of Ijeshaland
He made the elaboration at the 90th Year anniversary celebration of the Ilesa Grammar School where he was conferred with the award of the ‘Most Benevolent Leader’ by the Alumni Association of the school under Engr Obisesan Daramola.
Governor Adeleke who listened all through the anniversary lecture presented by Dr Akin Fapohunda, class of 1969, said the partnership board is going to operate on a Public - Private Partnership Model, adding however that the board will be private sector driven.
“ I have directed the Ministry of Education to consult widely while putting up a framework for the operation of the board. It is not going to be another bureaucratic set up. No, it is going to involve a private sector driven structure.
“We are open to ideas on how best to make the board functional and strong enough to fulfill its mandate. My team will reach out to all stakeholders in the process of putting up the structures.
“ The paper submitted by the guest lecturer will also be closely studied . I noted all the brilliant ideas. We will make the board as simple as possible. The main goal is to ensure that alumni groups alongside the Parents and Teachers Associations play prominent roles in the development of our schools”, the Governor noted while accepting the award.
He told the gathering at Ilesa that his administration is implementing multiple programmes to enhance the state of education, citing ongoing complete rehabilitation of schools, recruitment of teachers, planned integrated retraining of teachers and planned e-learning project to address the question of access to instructional materials.
On the general policy focus of his administration, Governor Adeleke narrated his government ongoing implementation of a multi-billion naira infra upgrade, the diversification of state economy through new cocoa revival plan and new creative industry agenda, the reform of the mining sector to widen revenue base, the ongoing execution of a state digital economy agenda among others.
Presenting the award on behalf of the alumni association, the Asiwaju of Ijesahland , Chief Yinka Fasuyi, described the Government-Alumni Partnership Board proposed by the Governor as the first of its kind by any state government in Nigeria.
“ This is unprecedented and unique. We are really impressed that you have this plan and you have given the due directive for the making of an.implementation framework. Mr Governor, we are pleasantly surprised.
“We thank you profusely for all you are doing for Ijeshaland. We appreciate your support and positive action on the University of Ilesa. We thank you for our sons you placed in a key office within your administration. You have our backing to do more for the greater glory of our dear state”, Chief Fasuyi stated.
The Chairman of the Anniversary celebration committee, Dr Wale Boluwaduro, described Governor Adelekw as an impressive achiever who within a year has transformed the state and placed it on a trajectory of people centered development.
“You earn the confidence of Osun people. You satisfy the expectation of the association, and there is no doubt you have our backing for a second term in office”, Dr Boluwaduro noted.
Signed:
Mallam Olawale Rasheed,
Spokesperson to the State Governor
● Board, 1st of its Kind in Nigeria-Asiwaju of Ijeshaland
He made the elaboration at the 90th Year anniversary celebration of the Ilesa Grammar School where he was conferred with the award of the ‘Most Benevolent Leader’ by the Alumni Association of the school under Engr Obisesan Daramola.
Governor Adeleke who listened all through the anniversary lecture presented by Dr Akin Fapohunda, class of 1969, said the partnership board is going to operate on a Public - Private Partnership Model, adding however that the board will be private sector driven.
“ I have directed the Ministry of Education to consult widely while putting up a framework for the operation of the board. It is not going to be another bureaucratic set up. No, it is going to involve a private sector driven structure.
“We are open to ideas on how best to make the board functional and strong enough to fulfill its mandate. My team will reach out to all stakeholders in the process of putting up the structures.
“ The paper submitted by the guest lecturer will also be closely studied . I noted all the brilliant ideas. We will make the board as simple as possible. The main goal is to ensure that alumni groups alongside the Parents and Teachers Associations play prominent roles in the development of our schools”, the Governor noted while accepting the award.
He told the gathering at Ilesa that his administration is implementing multiple programmes to enhance the state of education, citing ongoing complete rehabilitation of schools, recruitment of teachers, planned integrated retraining of teachers and planned e-learning project to address the question of access to instructional materials.
On the general policy focus of his administration, Governor Adeleke narrated his government ongoing implementation of a multi-billion naira infra upgrade, the diversification of state economy through new cocoa revival plan and new creative industry agenda, the reform of the mining sector to widen revenue base, the ongoing execution of a state digital economy agenda among others.
Presenting the award on behalf of the alumni association, the Asiwaju of Ijesahland , Chief Yinka Fasuyi, described the Government-Alumni Partnership Board proposed by the Governor as the first of its kind by any state government in Nigeria.
“ This is unprecedented and unique. We are really impressed that you have this plan and you have given the due directive for the making of an.implementation framework. Mr Governor, we are pleasantly surprised.
“We thank you profusely for all you are doing for Ijeshaland. We appreciate your support and positive action on the University of Ilesa. We thank you for our sons you placed in a key office within your administration. You have our backing to do more for the greater glory of our dear state”, Chief Fasuyi stated.
The Chairman of the Anniversary celebration committee, Dr Wale Boluwaduro, described Governor Adelekw as an impressive achiever who within a year has transformed the state and placed it on a trajectory of people centered development.
“You earn the confidence of Osun people. You satisfy the expectation of the association, and there is no doubt you have our backing for a second term in office”, Dr Boluwaduro noted.
Signed:
Mallam Olawale Rasheed,
Spokesperson to the State Governor
According to a statement signed by the spokesperson to the Governor Mallam Olawale Rasheed, Governor Adeleke made the disclosure when he hosted a delegation of the Ilesa Grammar School Old Students Association in his office on Tuesday, noting that the board which will be launched by mid-March will complement his administration's effort at complete rehabilitation of schools in the state.
Governor Adeleke commended the Ilesa Grammar School Old Students Association for their sustained contributions to their alma mata, emphasizing the importance of support from private sources as "the government has limited funding capacity, non-governmental groups become a critical partner in school development."
He said, "It is on this note that I want to use this opportunity to announce the creation of a standing Government-Alumni Partnership Board at all levels of our education system.
According to the Governor the board will exist at local and state levels with focus on harnessing developmental support from governmental and non-governmental sources for the development of our schools.
He said: "I further direct the Ministry of Education to work out the modalities for the creation and operations of the Board within the next one month. The board is to be publicly unveiled by mid-March.
"We must capitalize on the rich antecedents of our alumni associations to develop our education system. The Partnership Board when in place, will focus on project development, learning equipment, training support and welfare issues for the school community. Adeleke said.
"I urge this delegation to take the message to other alumni associations across the state."
Earlier, the National Vice Chairman, Ilesa Grammar School Old Students Association, Dr. Wale Bolorunduro, congratulated Governor Adeleke for the successes he has recorded in the areas of infrastructure, economy and human development, saying that "Truly the light shines and darkness cannot comprehend it."
According to Dr Bolorunduro who was a former commissioner of finance in the state under Rauf Adesoji Aregbesola said the purpose of the visit of the body was to intimate the Governor of efforts to reset Ilesa Grammar School to produce luminaries as it was in the past.
He narrater interventions by various set of the alumni of the school in the last three years to reconstruct and renew buildings that had been run down due to abandonment and previous relocation of students away from the school.
"We have had serious interventions by old students to return the Omoluabi ethos that binds us together, through various interventions since the school’s name was returned and premises returned for the objective of producing giants. Bolorunduro said.
"In the last four years, we have interventions, about 90 in number. We hereby submit the list to you Sir. Amount spent is over 1 billion Naira with close to 500 million Naira spent on physical infrastructures, directly by the individual class sets.
"When we come around, we pay educational development levy of our students, which can be codified properly to support our students and the government in a responsible way that will also help the running of the school.
"We are set to spend another 1 billion Naira to further recover our school over the next three (3) to four (4) through direct project sponsorship by old students/class sets and central Endowment fund support. Our pipeline of projects based on the needs of the school and what we need to do in the next four (4) years will be unveiled on Saturday, 10th February which is the Grand Finale of this ceremony." He concluded.
According to a statement signed by the spokesperson to the Governor Mallam Olawale Rasheed, Governor Adeleke made the disclosure when he hosted a delegation of the Ilesa Grammar School Old Students Association in his office on Tuesday, noting that the board which will be launched by mid-March will complement his administration's effort at complete rehabilitation of schools in the state.
Governor Adeleke commended the Ilesa Grammar School Old Students Association for their sustained contributions to their alma mata, emphasizing the importance of support from private sources as "the government has limited funding capacity, non-governmental groups become a critical partner in school development."
He said, "It is on this note that I want to use this opportunity to announce the creation of a standing Government-Alumni Partnership Board at all levels of our education system.
According to the Governor the board will exist at local and state levels with focus on harnessing developmental support from governmental and non-governmental sources for the development of our schools.
He said: "I further direct the Ministry of Education to work out the modalities for the creation and operations of the Board within the next one month. The board is to be publicly unveiled by mid-March.
"We must capitalize on the rich antecedents of our alumni associations to develop our education system. The Partnership Board when in place, will focus on project development, learning equipment, training support and welfare issues for the school community. Adeleke said.
"I urge this delegation to take the message to other alumni associations across the state."
Earlier, the National Vice Chairman, Ilesa Grammar School Old Students Association, Dr. Wale Bolorunduro, congratulated Governor Adeleke for the successes he has recorded in the areas of infrastructure, economy and human development, saying that "Truly the light shines and darkness cannot comprehend it."
According to Dr Bolorunduro who was a former commissioner of finance in the state under Rauf Adesoji Aregbesola said the purpose of the visit of the body was to intimate the Governor of efforts to reset Ilesa Grammar School to produce luminaries as it was in the past.
He narrater interventions by various set of the alumni of the school in the last three years to reconstruct and renew buildings that had been run down due to abandonment and previous relocation of students away from the school.
"We have had serious interventions by old students to return the Omoluabi ethos that binds us together, through various interventions since the school’s name was returned and premises returned for the objective of producing giants. Bolorunduro said.
"In the last four years, we have interventions, about 90 in number. We hereby submit the list to you Sir. Amount spent is over 1 billion Naira with close to 500 million Naira spent on physical infrastructures, directly by the individual class sets.
"When we come around, we pay educational development levy of our students, which can be codified properly to support our students and the government in a responsible way that will also help the running of the school.
"We are set to spend another 1 billion Naira to further recover our school over the next three (3) to four (4) through direct project sponsorship by old students/class sets and central Endowment fund support. Our pipeline of projects based on the needs of the school and what we need to do in the next four (4) years will be unveiled on Saturday, 10th February which is the Grand Finale of this ceremony." He concluded.
●Affected Students Discharged from Hospitals
● Food Cooking Halted in the Affected School
● Govt is Footing Medical Bills
● Summons Meeting of the Affected O-Meal Cooks for Tuesday Morning
The State Governor , Senator Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke directed immediate action when the matter was reported to him by the Special Adviser on O-Meal, Mrs Grace Oluwaseyi Ayodele.
The Governor has subsequently directed stoppage of further food cooking at the affected school pending the outcome of the investigations.
The affected cooks in the said schools alongside the Planning officer for the O-Meal programme have also been summoned to a meeting by Tuesday morning.
Additionally , the Governor has directed enforcement of food standard and control as well as the auditing of the O-Meal structure to forestall future occurrence.
Meanwhile, the Government is settling the medical bills of the affected students as narrated by the Chairman of the Local Government Education Authority, Mr Nathaniel Ojetola.
The LGEA Chairman who was at the forefront of the intervention efforts disclosed that a total number of 18 students were treated and discharged.
The total student population of the school is two hundred while one hundred and three are within the population receiving food from the O-Meal Programme.
A government delegation is also visiting families of the affected students.
Signed
Oluomo Kolapo Alimi,
Honourable Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment
●Affected Students Discharged from Hospitals
● Food Cooking Halted in the Affected School
● Govt is Footing Medical Bills
● Summons Meeting of the Affected O-Meal Cooks for Tuesday Morning
The State Governor , Senator Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke directed immediate action when the matter was reported to him by the Special Adviser on O-Meal, Mrs Grace Oluwaseyi Ayodele.
The Governor has subsequently directed stoppage of further food cooking at the affected school pending the outcome of the investigations.
The affected cooks in the said schools alongside the Planning officer for the O-Meal programme have also been summoned to a meeting by Tuesday morning.
Additionally , the Governor has directed enforcement of food standard and control as well as the auditing of the O-Meal structure to forestall future occurrence.
Meanwhile, the Government is settling the medical bills of the affected students as narrated by the Chairman of the Local Government Education Authority, Mr Nathaniel Ojetola.
The LGEA Chairman who was at the forefront of the intervention efforts disclosed that a total number of 18 students were treated and discharged.
The total student population of the school is two hundred while one hundred and three are within the population receiving food from the O-Meal Programme.
A government delegation is also visiting families of the affected students.
Signed
Oluomo Kolapo Alimi,
Honourable Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment
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For the Students of 'A1 PREMIER MODEL ACADEMY LTD, OSOGBO, OSUN STATE
I AM WATER
I am water
I'm the delight
Of all kids
To Play with
In all ages
I am water
I am friendly
Quench your thirst
I satisfied wholly
Seasons and times
I am water
Take your bath
Cook your food
At your services
I am useful
I am water
Truly really gentle
Friend to all
I fight none
I've goodly currents
I am water
Stretch out arms
Swim for pleasure
And good health
Swim for medals
I am water
The God's Spirit
Hovers over me
I am live
From the ancient
I'm raining water
Rinsing the earth
For bountiful harvest
I sustained all
Plants and animals
I am water
Abode to endless
Species of creatures
Celebrating in deeps
Operating in colonies
I am water
Easy going always
Never loose guard
Dare me at
Your own perils
I'm 'flowing water
I am resilient
I am persistent
Never give up
Breaking the rocks
I am water
I'm not destructive
Obstacles and refuses
On my route
Are the evils
I am water
of great rivers
Arere and araba
Of rambling trees
Can't withstand me
I am water
In every fight
Destructive fury fire
Overwhelmed by shame
Bows before me
I am water
I spare none
In my path
For I'm water
With forceful currents
I'm deep water
Speaking to deeps
Let the deeps
Drink from roaring
Deep deep water
Composed by Dele Abiola
For the Students of 'A1 PREMIER MODEL ACADEMY LTD, OSOGBO, OSUN STATE
