PDP hails Adeleke on second anniversary

The Peoples Democratic Party has lauded Governor Ademola Adeleke for what it described as “giant strides” in governance as he approaches the two-year mark in office as the Governor of Osun State.

The party’s leadership highlighted achievements under his administration, emphasising advancements in infrastructure, healthcare, and community empowerment.

In a statement shared via its official X handle on Friday, the party declared, “The @OfficialPDPNig Government in Osun State under HE Ademola Adeleke has made significant strides in various sectors since assuming office in the last two years.”

Earlier on Friday, PUNCH Online reported that the Osun State Government unveiled 16-day events to mark Adeleke’s second anniversary as governor.

Meanwhile, according to the PDP statement, the cornerstone of Adeleke’s administration has been infrastructure development, particularly road construction and rehabilitation.

The statement noted that his government has successfully completed over 90 kilometres of intercity roads across the state’s nine federal constituencies.

“This initiative has improved connectivity, enhanced economic activities, and facilitated the movement of goods and people within and beyond the state,” the PDP stated, underscoring the transformative impact on the state’s economy.

The party also noted that Adeleke’s administration has also prioritised grassroots empowerment, investing nearly N389.5 million in grants to assist 50 communities and 13 vulnerable groups.

According to the PDP, these grants have enabled communities to implement micro-projects tailored to their specific needs, fostering inclusivity and local development.

“These projects promote grassroots development, addressing the unique challenges faced by communities while empowering vulnerable groups,” the statement emphasised.

Revolutionising healthcare, pension welfare

The healthcare sector has seen notable reforms, particularly through the state health insurance scheme, which now includes 23,000 pensioners, the statement further stated, adding that this expansion is aimed at ensuring access to quality healthcare for all citizens, including retired public servants.

The PDP also commended the Adeleke administration for resolving longstanding pension issues, revealing that N28 billion has been disbursed to pensioners as payment for backlogs of pensions and gratuities owed by previous administrations.

“Governor Adeleke has demonstrated his commitment to the welfare of pensioners, ensuring prompt payments and alleviating the burden of unpaid entitlements,” the party noted.

Summarising the administration’s achievements, the PDP affirmed that Adeleke has improved the lives of Osun State citizens through initiatives that span multiple sectors.

“Governor Ademola Adeleke’s administration has made significant progress in various sectors, improving the lives of Osun State citizens,” the statement concluded, with the popular hashtag #AdelekeIsWorking serving as a rallying cry for his supporters.

PUNCH Online reported in 2022 that the Independent National Electoral Commission declared Adeleke the winner of the Osun governorship election, with a total of 403,371 votes beating the incumbent, Adegboyega Oyetola of the All Progressives Congress, who got 375,027 votes in a keenly contested race.

He was sworn in on November 28, 2022.