Adeleke Launches Imole SSCE Scholarship Award
Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, has launched the Imole SSCE Scholarship Award, an initiative designed to celebrate excellence and further move Osun state higher from its 7th position among the comity of states.
This was as he charged Osun people to shun proceeds of crime being distributed by the opposition ahead of the August 15th election.
Speaking at the maiden edition of the scholarship programme held at the Osun State University, the governor said the event honours the achievements of the students, the teachers, the parents and the Ministry of Education.
A statement by the governor’s spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, quoted Adeleke as saying “My people of Osun state, Osun is at an unusual time ahead of the August 15 election. Those who hijacked and diverted over N300 billion Osun local government funds are desperate.
“I charge Osun people to reject Greek gifts, to shun proceeds of crime and use their votes to sustain continuity. Osun voters and residents have a sacred duty to reject illegality, political corruption and unconstitutional pressure to subvert democracy.
“Our votes must further elongate the delivery of democratic dividends as witnessed by our people from 2022 to date. Those who violate the law must be exposed through rejection at the polls. Those who trampled on the constitution to hijack the local governments must be electorally rejected.
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“Osun must show herself as the pride of good governance, as a symbol of democracy. As we celebrate academic excellence, we must prove to the world that those who hate democracy and its rules have no space near Government House”.
The lead consultant for the Electronic Collection Group and the main partner for the scholarship, Engr Kayode Akinmade commended the governor for initiating and authorising the scholarship scheme, calling it “a giant leap in support of state education.
“We appreciate his Excellency for supporting education, for promoting excellence and for recognising performing students at all levels of school education. This maiden edition is a huge success”, he noted.
Olamilekan Adigun is a graduate of Mass Communication with years of experience in journalism embedded in uncovering human interest stories. He also prioritises accuracy and factual reportage of issues.
