(Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke. Photo Credit: Instagram)
Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke marks his 66th birthday today, and the occasion has drawn warm tributes celebrating what supporters describe as a transformative period for the state.
Since taking office, Adeleke’s administration is credited with reversing years of stagnation and delivering measurable progress across several sectors.
In healthcare, the state has won back-to-back national awards carrying a combined prize of $1 million.
In education, Osun climbed from 36th place in national examination rankings in 2022 to 7th place in both 2024 and 2025. On the fiscal side, the administration has cut the state’s inherited debt by more than 40 percent while growing internally generated revenue by over 120 percent within three years.
Infrastructure development has been another major focus, with over 300 kilometres of internal roads delivered and major road dualization projects completed across Osogbo, Ilesha, Ile-Ife, Iwo, Ido Osun, Ila, and Ede, among others.
Modern flyovers have also been constructed at Oke Fia and Lameco in Osogbo, and at Lagere in Ile-Ife.
In agriculture, the state has shifted from small-scale subsistence farming to mechanised agriculture through the procurement of modern equipment, distribution of improved seedlings, and financial support for farmers.
The technology sector has equally received attention, with the domestication of the Nigeria Startup Act, the launch of an Osun ICT policy, and the constitution of a Tech Advisory Council drawing professionals from across Nigeria and beyond.
As he turns 66, supporters are calling for his administration to continue into another term, expressing confidence that the progress recorded so far is only the beginning.