The Osun State governor-elect, Sen. Ademola Nurudeen Adeleke, has appointed a Doctor of Nuclear Medicine, Dr. Muyiwa Oladimeji to head his transition committee to facilitate a smooth to his administration on Nov 27.
The committee has Hon. Sunday Bisi as the vice chairman and Hon. Bamidele Salam as the secretary.
Part of the mandate given to the committee includes working with various groups in the state to ascertain the present situation of things in the state under the current government.
Speaking at the event, the governor-elect, Sen. Adeleke charged the committee to come up with a well-detailed analysis of the state of things in the state and assured them of his total support.
“You are therefore expected to be creative and innovative as you carry out this assignment. Our approach must be practical and down-to-earth. Be aware as you have been that Osun is a special case demanding unique solutions. Your task is bigger than ensuring a seamless transition in partnership with the team from the side of the outgoing state government; I expect robust innovations and out-of-the-box ideas on how best to hit the ground running by November.
According to the governor-elect, he said the people of Osun state expect so much from them as they are passing through very difficult moments. “They have entrusted us with the enormous task of reviving our dear state to genuinely serve their aspirations and attend to their needs. We are ready to meet the desires of our people. We are equipped with the requisite skills and determination to meet the challenges ahead. Our administration will be by the people and for the people. Our ultimate guide will be in the best interest of the Osun people at all times.
The committee is charged 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 ascertain the level of indebtedness of the state and Local Governments and the terms of repayment of such debt
Also, the committee is asked 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.
Among other things, the committee is to review the current security architecture of the state and interface with relevant security agencies to ensure a seamless transition. They are to examine the present structure, finance, and effectiveness of local government in Osun State and make appropriate recommendations.
“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
The committee is expected to examine matters relating to the state labour force, welfare, payment of salaries, pensions, and gratuity
“You are to examine capital projects awarded by the outgoing administration to ascertain the stage of completion vis-a-vis amount paid
Below are the names of the Governor-Elect Transition Committee
1. Dr. Muyiwa Oladimeji – Chairman
2. Hon. Sunday Bisi – Vice Chairman
3. Rep. Bamidele Salam – Secretary
4. Sir Adekunle Adepoju – Administrative Secretary
Members
5. Dr. Kingsley Akinroye – member
6. Prince Olaniyi Kolawole – member
7. Engr. Prince Fatila Falade – Member
8. Alh. Muftau Oluwadare
9. Prince Folorunsho Akinrinwale
10.Prince Sola Adewumi – member
11. Dr. B.T. Salami
12. Mrs. Lynda Olufunke Bibilari
13. Prof. Lukman Jumoda
14. Dr. Mrs Yinka Oderinde
15. Akogun Lere Oyewumi
16. Alh. Gani Olaoluwa
17. Alh. Kazeem Akinleye
18. Hon. Ibukun Fadipe
19. Mrs. Eniola Omotosho
20. Hon. Mrs. Emiola Fakeye
21. Mrs. Abimbola Dunsin
22. Barr. Kolapo Alimi
23. Rev. Bunmi Jenyo
24. Hon. Dipo Eluwole
25. Barr. Niyi Owolade
26. Elder Peter Babalola
27. Alh. Kamaru Ajisafe
28. Barr. Dosu Babatunde
29. Hon. Clement Akanni Olohunwa
30. Hon. Bola Ajao
31. Alh. Teslim Igbalaye
32. Barr. Rotimi Adeyenuwo
33. Hon. Mayowa Adejorin
34. Akogun Nurudeen Babajide
35. Prince Bayo Ogungbangbe
36. Mr. Diran Odeyemi
37. Mallam Olawale Rasheed
38. Alh. Sulaiman Bello
39. Hon. Ade Oyebode
