Since taking office in 2022, Nigeria’s Osun State Governor Adeleke has implemented numerous transformative initiatives focused on uplifting the lives of residents across the state. His administration’s first two years have been marked by strategic developmental projects spanning infrastructure, healthcare, education, and economic growth. These comprehensive reforms and programs demonstrate the government’s commitment to creating lasting positive change and improving living standards for all citizens of Osun State. Here are key accomplishments from his administration’s first two years in office.
Roads and Bridges
- Finished over 100km of roadways across Osun
- Building 80km more roads and 1.5km in each of 30 Local Governments
- Nearly done with five new overpasses
- Completed previously unfinished projects like Osun City Ring Road
Business Growth
- Started small business loan program, giving out ₦3.4 billion
- Helped over 46,000 Osun merchants
- Set up Special Farming Zone in Erin Osun
- Held business meeting drawing global investors
- Working with Federal Government on Business Area in Ota Geere, Ede
Farming
- Bought farm tools to increase crop and animal production
- Purchased 114 tractors to grow more food
- Started O’birds program, giving money to animal farmers
Health Improvements
- Began free medical care programs, helping over 50,000 people
- Fixing up 200 local health centers
- Added retired workers and disabled people to State Health Insurance
- Paying full danger pay to health workers
- Upgraded Osun State University Hospital
School Changes
- Regular training for teachers
- Fixed up 47 primary, high, and trade schools
- Gave money to start University of Ilesha
- Hiring more teachers for primary and high schools
Tech and New Ideas
- Adopted Nigeria’s Startup Law
- Started Osun Google Mapping Project
Worker Benefits
- Paid back wages owed by last government
- Paid billions in pensions to retired workers
- Approved overdue promotions with raises for government workers
