Osun Gov-elect Receives US Seal From Consul General … Seeks Partnership With USAID, DFID, JICA, Other Donor Agencies

 Osun state Governor-elect, Chief  Ademola Adeleke has received a message of partnership from President Joe Biden  of the United States signaling a development partnership deal between the incoming administration in Osun state and the United States government.

The Consul General, William Stevens, who led a delegation of  US embassy officials , had also during the visit , on behalf of the United States,  pledged to assist Osun state and give necessary supports with regard to education, agriculture, health, security, technology and capacity training including student exchange programme.

The Consul General while presenting President Biden’s message said the United States appreciates Chief  Adeleke’s  total commitment to public service and nation- building, noting that the US regards the Governor-elect as a public figure deserving of support in his strive to help  Osun state citizens.

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The Governor-elect’s spokesman, Mallam Rasheed Olawale noted in a statement made available to Team@orientactualmags.com  on Thursday that  ways to deepen  partnership was discussed when Adeleke played host to the Consul General in Osun state on Wednesday.

The statement added that Adeleke restated his five- point agenda during the meeting- the platform on which he was elected during the July 16 governorship election.

While thanking the western embassies for their keen interest in the successful transition of power in Osun state, the Governor-elect promised to establish direct partnership with international development agencies, noting that  ‘Osun state needs all necessary supports to fast track her developmental plans’.

‘We seek collaboration. We seek partnership with USAID, DFID, JICA and other donor partners. Our leadership will be pro-development.

 I am ready to lead Osun to a new height.  I will work hard to improve the education and health sectors while taking  care of infrastructure, roads, water and others. We will boost state economy , develop tourism industry and enhance the tech space. We intend to embark on an agro-industrial programme to create jobs and wealth.

 I will forge close partnership with the United States Government to achieve strong performance in respect of my five- point agenda. We will open our hands to partnership with regard to education, technology, health, women, youth, digital economy and others’ he added.

Responding, William Stevens, who is the Consul General at the United States Consulate General , Lagos ,  said the team was in Osun state as a continuation of the strong interest of the United States government in Nigerian democratic growth and development.

While welcoming the hands of fellowship and partnership from the Governor-elect, the Consul General promised to continue the democratic support to Nigeria to hold and sustain a tradition of successful election and stable governance.

The Consul General was accompanied by officials of the United States Consulate General , Lagos, including the Public Affairs Officer, Joseph Kruzich; Assistant Regional Security Officer, Jay Miller; Information Specialist, Temitayo Famutimi; Cultural Specialist, Ibrahim Aliyu; and Protocol Assistant, Mary-Anne Onwuchekwa.

 Osun state PDP bigwigs  that joined Adeleke in hosting Williams include the State Caretaker Chairman, Dr Adekunle Akindele, Yeye Modupe Adeleke-Sani, Alhaji Kazeem Akinleye and Dr B.T Salami while the event was coordinated by Rev Bunmi Jenyo-Team@orientactualmags.com Do you have any information you wish to share with us? Do you want us to cover your event or programme? Kindly send SMS to 08059100286, 09094171980. Thank you