By: Ismaeel Aleem
The Chief of Staff to the Governor of Osun State, Alhaji Kazeem Akinleye, has congratulated the government and people of the state on its 35th anniversary, describing the milestone as a celebration of resilience, unity, rich heritage and remarkable progress.
In a statement marking the occasion, Akinleye paid tribute to the founding fathers whose vision and sacrifices laid the foundation for Osun.
He said the anniversary offered a moment to reflect on the state’s journey and to renew collective commitment to building a more prosperous and progressive future.
“Today, we proudly celebrate 35 glorious years since the creation of Osun State, a land richly blessed with history, culture, resilient people and immense potential,” he said.
“As we mark this historic milestone, we honour the sacrifices and vision of our founding fathers while celebrating the remarkable journey that has brought our dear State to where it is today.”
Akinleye praised the purposeful and people-oriented leadership of Governor Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke, stating that the administration remained committed to building on existing achievements and delivering greater dividends of democracy.
He emphasised efforts to strengthen the foundations for a more prosperous, inclusive and progressive Osun.
At 35, he noted, the state’s story continued to be written as one of resilience, unity, hope and an unshakable belief in a brighter future.
He called on residents to stand together in peace and harmony in support of collective efforts to make Osun greater for generations yet unborn.
“Happy 35th Anniversary to the Government and good people of Osun State! May our dear State continue to flourish, and may the light of the Source continue to shine brightly upon us all. The best of Osun is yet to come!” Akinleye concluded.