***unveils ambitious infrastructure upgrade plan and economic diversification initiatives in New Year address.
In his New Year address, Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State outlined his ambitious plans for the state in 2024. With a focus on infrastructure development, economic diversification, and improving the living conditions of the people, Governor Adeleke expressed his determination to continue delivering on his electoral promises.
Under the Five Point Agenda, Governor Adeleke highlighted the achievements of his administration over the past year, including dismantling corruption, restoring local government administration, providing free medical surgeries, renovating schools, and launching sport sector reforms. Despite facing challenges left by the previous government, the administration has remained responsive to the will and aspirations of the people, maintaining high approval ratings.
Governor Adeleke acknowledged the economic challenges faced at the national level, but assured the people of Osun State that his government is collaborating with the Federal Government to support initiatives aimed at reducing inflation, cost of living, and stabilizing the economy. He emphasized the strict adherence to due process, procurement laws, and financial regulations in the management of intervention funds received from the government and development partners.
Looking forward to 2024, Governor Adeleke unveiled an ambitious infrastructure upgrade plan, aimed at addressing the state’s infrastructure deficit and attracting investment for industrial growth. The plan includes the reconstruction and furnishing of schools, water projects, renovation of primary care health centers, road construction and rehabilitation, and the construction of various flyovers and roundabouts. Notably, all these projects will be funded through savings, revenue blockage, and reduction in the cost of governance, without borrowing.
Governor Adeleke also emphasized his administration’s commitment to economic diversification, with a focus on growing the creative industry, attracting investors in key sectors, and tapping into the solid mineral sector. The aim is to transform the state’s economy from its civil service status to a modern agro-industrial-based economy, leveraging its cultural assets to become a global tourist destination.
In conclusion, Governor Adeleke expressed his gratitude to the people of Osun State for their support and promised to continue being a listening and responsive administration. He called for their continued support in achieving the goals of collective prosperity.
With his determination and clear vision for the state, Governor Adeleke’s New Year address signals a year of reconstruction and eventual recovery for Osun State, as he sets out on the path to fulfilling his ambitious plans for the state’s development.
