Ismaeel Uthman
THE Governor-elect, in the State of Osun, Senator Ademola Adeleke, has stated that his administration will be solely determined by the people and for the people when he assumes office in November 27, 2022.
Adeleke disclosed this at the inauguration of the members of his transition committee, held yesterday in Osogbo.
The Governor-elect stated that the ultimate guide of his administration in the state will be the interest of the people at all time.
Addressing members of the transition committee, the former senator said they are expected to be creative and innovative in their assignment, noting that their approach must be practical and down to earth.
He said, “Your terms of reference as a committee include the following:
“To ascertain facts and figures about the general state of affairs of Osun State.
“To ascertain the state of finance of the state, including funds from the federation allocation account, internally generated revenue, grants and other sources of income.
“To interface with individuals and groups with valuable information on the governance of Osun State.
“To ascertain the level of indebtedness of the state and Local Governments and the terms of repayment of such debt
“To examine the present structure of government (numbers of commissioners, special advisers, special assistants, boards etc.) in Osun State and make appropriate recommendations to the Governor-elect.
“To obtain/collate information on movable and immovable assets of the state government.
“To critically examine and review all agreements, MoUs and other legal instruments entered into by the outgoing administration with contractors, consultants, banks, etc. and make appropriate recommendations.
“To examine the present structure, finance, effectiveness of local government in Osun State and make appropriate recommendations.
“To examine present policies on education, agriculture and health and give appropriate recommendations.
“To propose actionable agenda for the new administration in the first 100 days, one year and subsequent years.
“To examine matters relating to state labour force, welfare, payment of salaries, pensions and gratuity.
“To interface with the transition committee expected to be set up by the outgoing administration.
“To examine capital projects awarded by the outgoing administration with a view to ascertaining the stage of completion vis-a-vis amount paid.
“To review the current security architecture of the state and interface with relevant security agencies in order to ensure a seamless transition.”
The Chairman of the committee, Dr Muyiwa Oladimeji, promised to carry out the committee’s assignment diligently.
Oladimeji said he expected a smooth interface between the transition committee and the government.
He said, “We expected maximum corporation from the outgoing government. Transition is a normal thing in a democratic setting. Every democratic organisation will appreciate that and corporate.”
