Nobody doubts the veracity of the fact that the transformational agenda of the current administration, ably led by Governor Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke, has long started yielding positive impacts, ranging from infrastructural upgrade, redefined welfare package for workers, industrialization, agricultural boost and empowerment strides of the Governor, across the nooks and crannies of the State of the Living Spring.
The recent stint of the Adeleke’s government which has created indelible footprint on the minds of the people is the significant improvement in education, that is borne out of extraordinary commitment to people’s welfare, pragmatic governance style and calculated efforts in educational sector, to secure and guarantee a prosperous future for Osun youths from today.
The education sector in Osun which was left neglected and non-performing by successive administrations of the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC) is now an object of emulation of all Nigerian States, which culminated in teachers’ regained confidence, encouragement, motivation and satisfaction. Thus the attainment of 7th position from the far-away 33rd position in the recently released National Examination Council (NECO)’s results.
This giant feat is not unconnected with impeccable hands put at the Ministries, Departments and Agencies of government. The passion of the members of the State Executive Council in projecting and promoting the five-point integral plan of Governor Adeleke’s administration stands tall as a propeller for greater advancement of the State from all fonts.
Speaking shortly after the the news circulated that Osun State has risen from the 33rd position to 7th, the Asiwaju of Edeland, a visionary leader with a Midas touch, Sen. Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke could not hold back his happiness, over a seemingly impossible dream becoming a reality, just like in a twinkling of an eye.
According to Governor Adeleke, “I promised, and we are delivering. Since I became your Governor, Osun has moved from 33rd to 7th in WAEC/NECO rankings nationally — a feat not achieved in 18 years!”.
“This is proof that our education reforms are working”.
“In 2022, I made a vow to return Osun to academic excellence. Two and half years later, we have achieved a 71% success rate in national exams, with over 29,000 students securing at least five credits, including Math and English. Our female candidates ranked 6th nationwide, while the males came 10th”.
Without mincing words, Osun State under the effective leadership of Governor Adeleke, has surpassed its peers, and it is also shining in the area of international engagements.
“We are also making global waves:
•Osun students won the Malaysia International Debate in 2024.
•We are representing Africa at the AI Robotics Competition in Dallas this May.
•We placed 2nd in the National Sewing Competition and ranked best in the NELFUND Education Loan Assessment”, the Governor said.
“This progress reflects our tireless investment in education — from Osun State University and UNILESA to our polytechnics and colleges of education and technology. The work isn’t done yet, my goal is for Osun to be No. 1 in Nigeria, and with your continued support, we will get there”.
“Let’s keep pushing. Osun is rising!”, he said.
In view of the foregoing, the people of the State can be rest assured that efforts are ongoing to become a point of reference, not only in education but also across all sectors, within the space of time.
