Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has set up an eight-man panel for the implementation of the report and white paper of the committee set up to review contracts awarded during the administration of his predecessor, Gboyega Oyetola.
According to a statement yesterday, by the governor’s spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, the action was in pursuance of the administration’s commitment to transparency and accountability.
It would be recalled that Adeleke had after assuming office in November 2022, set up the contract review committee through an Executive Order.
In the statement, the panel was charged with enforcing the recommendations of the review committee and the subsequent white paper approved by the State Executive Council (SEC).
It added that the panel is to pursue and prosecute those found culpable in the alleged corrupt contracts in relevant courts of law and agencies.
The statement stated: “Terms of reference of the panel include enforcing the recommendations of the committee’s report and white paper, ensuring prosecution of culprits through relevant agencies and implementing all institutional recommendations to prevent recurrence of distortions in contract award and management.
“The committee is expected to commence operations immediately by giving effect to each of the committee recommendations as approved by the State Executive Council.”
Adeleke, who also reaffirmed his commitment to transparency and accountability in the management of the state’s resources, vowed to implement the white paper, saying: “We have a duty to secure the state’s assets and resources for the enjoyment of present and future generations.
“We have a responsibility to enforce accountability as a precaution against leadership recklessness. I urge this committee to pursue all legal means to implement the recommendations of the contract review committee.”
