Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke, has restated his commitment to improving the financial and economic well-being of residents through sustained empowerment initiatives.
Speaking during the official distribution of the Imole Osun Cash Grant/Empowerment Scheme 2.0, organized by the Ministry of Cooperatives and Empowerment at the Centre for Black Culture and International Understanding, Abere, the Governor emphasized that the initiative was designed to transform lives beyond their previous financial levels.
Represented by the Honourable Commissioner for Commerce and Industry, Rev. Dr. Bunmi Jenyo, Governor Adeleke noted that the cash disbursement was another evidence that his administration is focused on genuine development and not empty promises.
“Today’s event is another bold statement of our commitment to people-centred governance and inclusive development,” the Governor said. “It is a practical demonstration of our resolve to take empowerment beyond slogans. By providing cash grants that will create wealth, generate jobs and foster prosperity, while enhancing the state’s economic growth. This Cash Grant/Empowerment Scheme is not just about today. It is about empowering the people of Osun State to be self-reliant and independent in their businesses, enabling them to contribute meaningfully to the growth of our economy.”
Governor Adeleke also expressed appreciation to the Ministry of Cooperatives and Empowerment under Honourable Prince Bayo Ogungbangbe for their dedication to advancing the government’s five-point agenda. He reiterated that the initiative aligns with his administration’s focus on economic empowerment, job creation, and financial inclusion.
“Distinguished ladies and gentlemen, today’s ceremony is yet another proof that our administration is not about empty promises or deceit. We deliver, we empower and we transform lives. To the 2,000 beneficiaries across the state’s nine federal constituencies, I urge you to use this opportunity wisely to grow your businesses, empower others and become true beacons of the Imole spirit in your communities,” he added.
Governor Adeleke assured that the empowerment scheme would continue to reach more residents, promising that all Osun citizens would benefit from the dividends of democracy. “To other applicants, do not lose hope as our government will ensure that all Osun residents enjoy the true dividends of democracy. Indeed, light has come to Osun through the Imole Osun Cash Grant/Empowerment Scheme,” he said.
In his remarks, the Commissioner for Cooperatives and Empowerment, Prince Bayo Ogungbangbe, revealed that over 20,000 residents had been empowered through various economic intervention programmes since the beginning of Governor Adeleke’s administration.
“Governor Adeleke’s administration is a government for the grassroots. We are committed to putting smiles on the faces of our people through continuous empowerment initiatives and the provision of social amenities that directly impact their lives,” Ogungbangbe said.
